Also heard live from 6-9am on 95.7 THE ROCK in La Crosse, WI WRQT and 92.9 THE X in Eau Claire, WI WECL Brian Simpson - Jean Taylor

Also heard live from 6-9am on 95.7 THE ROCK in La Crosse, WI WRQT and 92.9 THE X in Eau Claire, WI WECL Brian Simpson - Jean Taylor

Interviews

Also heard live from 6-9am on 95.7 THE ROCK in La Crosse, WI WRQT and 92.9 THE X in Eau Claire, WI WECL Brian Simpson - Jean Taylor - Scott Robert Shaw

Also heard live from 6-9am on 95.7 THE ROCK in La Crosse, WI WRQT and 92.9 THE X in Eau Claire, WI WECL Brian Simpson - Jean Taylor - Scott Robert Shaw

ROCK MORNINGS

Rock Mornings

Our interview with Bobby Friss!

Monday song/Show intro

Mexico/Hockey/Blizzard/Nancy Guthrie

Bucks/Badgers/Reddick/Brewers/Rondale

What's on TV

Pickleball/Abandoned dog/Baby stroller

Olympics wrap-up/Medal count

Conor McGregor/Bill Mazeroski/Fan on court

Punch the monkey goes viral/IKEA

Mr. Clean/Dunkin'/Chipotle

Bad News with Happy Music

Daily Check-Ins

What a weekend! After digging out on Friday after work, I took my sore back downtown & watched the US Men beat Slovakia to advance to the Gold Medal game, which they also won!



Talked a lot about the Olympics wrapping up this weekend, including a final medal count & some of the bigger stories from the last few weeks in Italy.



Elsewhere in the news this morning, the latest on the violence in Mexico, an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, and a look at the blizzard hitting parts of the East Coast.



In sports, the Bucks won on Friday after a long break for the NBA All-Star game, but lost yesterday to the Raptors. The Badgers took care of Iowa yesterday afternoon, Tyler Reddick won his 2nd consecutive race, the Brewers are struggling in Spring training, and Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore died over the weekend.



Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and recapped "Dead of Winter" which the wife & I watched this weekend.



Unless you've been living in a bunker recently, you know about Punch the Monkey. He's going super-viral after his mother refused to care for him at a zoo in Japan. And now IKEA is helping out after the zoo used a stuffed animal to help Punch.



In other sports related items, Conor McGregor apparently wants to fight again, Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski died, and a fan ran onto the court of a college basketball game and tried to block a player's dunk.



Check out these guys who set a record by playing Pickleball for 28 hours straight! And ICYMI, a dog that was abandoned at an airport has now been adopted by one of the airport officers who responded to the call of his abandonment! And a guy in Chicago is a hero after jumping into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to rescue a baby who's stroller was blown into the lake by a strong gust of wind!



Apparently, Mr. Clean is "retiring", and Dunkin' Donuts is testing a giant coffee bucket in some New England locations. Plus, tomorrow is "National Tortilla Chip" day, so Chipotle is giving away free chips & queso!



And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people pooping on the L.A. buses, a software engineer who somehow gained control of several thousand robot vacuums, an elementary school teacher in North Carolina who had a bad day at a Sam's Club, a Circle K in Arizona that sold a winning lottery ticket, a medic in Pittsburgh who was stealing rubber gloves from work & trading them for free pizza, and an auto repair shop in Iowa that made some questionable commercials.

What a weekend! After digging out on Friday after work, I took my sore back downtown &amp; watched the US Men beat Slovakia to advance to the <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/live/usa-beats-canada-in-ot-to-win-first-hockey-gold-since-1980-miracle-on-ice-121000403.html">Gold Medal game</a>, which they also won!
 
Talked a lot about the Olympics wrapping up this weekend, including a <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/live-blog/2026-winter-olympics-usa-canada-hockey-gold-medal-live-updates-rcna256614">final medal count</a> &amp; some of the bigger stories from the last few weeks in Italy.
 
Elsewhere in the news this morning, the latest on the violence in <a href="https://people.com/us-issues-shelter-in-place-warnings-for-popular-tourist-destinations-in-mexico-11911610">Mexico</a>, an update on the search for <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/investigators-progress-nancy-guthrie-case-120250333.html">Nancy Guthrie</a>, and a look at the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-east-coast-blizzard-warning-fc4b3a4c86542ae691d1e87cda8e6fce">blizzard</a> hitting parts of the East Coast.
 
In sports, the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/raptors-bucks-score-56d1574263bc6269964c2ba1fd631a41">Bucks</a> won on Friday after a long break for the NBA All-Star game, but lost yesterday to the Raptors. The <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/news/2026/2/22/mens-basketball-badgers-surge-past-iowa-84-71">Badgers</a> took care of Iowa yesterday afternoon, <a href="https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/48010396/tyler-reddick-wins-double-atlanta-give-michael-jordan-second-straight-nascar-cup-victory">Tyler Reddick</a> won his 2nd consecutive race, the <a href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/milwaukee-brewers-scores-standings/76992/brewers-fall-to-0-3-in-spring-training-with-pair-of-sunday-losses">Brewers</a> are struggling in Spring training, and Vikings wide receiver <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rondale-moore-dies-at-age-of-25">Rondale Moore</a> died over the weekend.
 
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and recapped "Dead of Winter" which the wife &amp; I watched this weekend.
 
Unless you've been living in a bunker recently, you know about <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/02/20/punch-baby-monkey-update-attacked-video-japan-zoo/88776501007/">Punch the Monkey</a>. He's going super-viral after his mother refused to care for him at a zoo in Japan. And now <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2026/02/20/ikea-donates-plush-orangutans-baby-punch-monkey/88782597007/">IKEA</a> is helping out after the zoo used a stuffed animal to help Punch.
 
In other sports related items, <a href="https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2026/02/22/ufc-conor-mcgregor-no-name-opponent-next-fight/88808554007/">Conor McGregor</a> apparently wants to fight again, Pirates legend <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/bill-mazeroski-pirates-hall-of-famer-and-1960-world-series-hero-dies-at-89-135046357.html">Bill Mazeroski</a> died, and a <a href="https://www.theolympian.com/sports/college/article314783408.html">fan ran onto the court</a> of a college basketball game and tried to block a player's dunk.
 
Check out these guys who set a record by playing <a href="https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/19/Guinness-World-Records-pickleball-marathon/4091771528052/">Pickleball</a> for 28 hours straight! And ICYMI, a <a href="https://people.com/dog-abandoned-at-airport-thousands-apply-to-adopt-him-11911410">dog</a> that was abandoned at an airport has now been adopted by one of the airport officers who responded to the call of his abandonment! And a <a href="https://abc7chicago.com/post/parent-child-pulled-lake-michigan-belmont-harbor-bystander-lakeview-chicago-fire-officials/18617842/">guy in Chicago</a> is a hero after jumping into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to rescue a baby who's stroller was blown into the lake by a strong gust of wind!
 
Apparently, <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/02/19/mr-clean-announces-retirement/88762096007/">Mr. Clean</a> is "retiring", and <a href="https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2026/02/dunkin-is-testing-a-massive-48-oz-bucket-drink-and-mass-gets-it-first.html">Dunkin' Donuts</a> is testing a giant coffee bucket in some New England locations. Plus, tomorrow is "National Tortilla Chip" day, so <a href="https://people.com/chipotle-free-chips-and-queso-national-tortilla-chip-day-11910560">Chipotle</a> is giving away free chips &amp; queso!
 
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/los-angeles-pulls-psa-urging-riders-to-not-poop-on-city-buses/">pooping on the L.A. buses</a>, a software engineer who somehow gained control of <a href="https://www.popsci.com/technology/robot-vacuum-army/">several thousand robot vacuums</a>, an <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/teacher-faces-assault-charge-after-sam-s-club-rotisserie-chicken-fight/ar-AA1WNg0W">elementary school teache</a>r in North Carolina who had a bad day at a Sam's Club, a <a href="https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/scottsdale-circle-k-faces-arizona-lottery-controversy-40646518/">Circle K</a> in Arizona that sold a winning lottery ticket, a medic in Pittsburgh who was <a href="https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/11-investigates-pittsburgh-medic-accused-taking-medical-gloves-trading-them-pizza/JQ5TQ3X3WZGNDFMZD2KDWMYA4I/">stealing rubber gloves</a> from work &amp; trading them for free pizza, and an auto repair shop in Iowa that made some questionable commercials.

US Hockey beats Canada!

Show intro/Friday Song

Eric Dane/Prince Andrew/Nancy Guthrie

Bucks/Badgers/Pat Murphy/BearS

TV/In theaters/New Music/Shatner metal

Snowmobilers/adopted twice/Love Your Pet Day

Medal count/US Women's Hockey/reporter

MN Under 12 hockey tournament lasts three days

BK/Dunks/Red Baron pizza/Wendy's

Doc's Racing Report

Holy crap, that's a lot of snow!



After a couple of very mild days, winter returned to the Coulee Region last night and dumped a bunch of snow all over the place.



Jean's out again, but Doc joined me just after 8am this morning for another racing report courtesy of County Materials in Holmen.



In the news this morning, actor Eric Dane died yesterday afternoon at age 53 after a brief battle with ALS, an update on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, former Prince Andrew is arrested for his ties to Epstein,



In sports, the Bucks return to action tonight against the Pelicans, the Badgers will play on Sunday against Iowa, Pat Murphy gets an extension from the Brewers, and the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana takes another step forward!



Recapped the Olympic action from yesterday, including the US Women's Hockey team winning gold in overtime against Canada, an updated medal count, and the Australian reporter who got a bit tipsy before her live broadcast from the Winter Games.



Talked about what's on TV this weekend along with what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music releases…including an upcoming heavy metal album from William "Captain Kirk" Shatner!



Today(and every day) is "Love Your Pet Day"…so make sure they get some extra cuddles & treats today!



Speaking of animals, check out these snowmobilers in NH who helped free a moose that was stuck in the snow. And a heart-warming story about a woman who tracked down her biological father who never knew she existed and then got adopted by him. Right in the #Feels



Crazy story about an under-12 hockey game in Minnesota that lasted TWELVE overtimes and three days before coming to a conclusion!



Couple of stories about fast food - The President of Burger King gave out his cellphone number(allegedly) so that customers can call or text him directly with complaints. Dunkin' Donuts is apparently giving out gloves today for iced coffee drinkers, Wendy's is once again releasing a Girl Scout cookies Thin Mint Frosty, and according to Instacart data…the most popular frozen pizza is Red Baron.



And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who got mad at his ex & attempted to destroy her car but picked the wrong SUV, a news anchor from Alabama that's going viral for being goth, a pediatric dentist who got arrested for working on patients while drunk, kung-fu robots in China, and an elementary school teacher from WI gets busted with cocaine at work.

Holy crap, that's a lot of snow!
 
After a couple of very mild days, winter returned to the Coulee Region last night and dumped a bunch of snow all over the place.
 
Jean's out again, but Doc joined me just after 8am this morning for another racing report courtesy of <a href="https://hub.countymaterials.com/">County Materials in Holmen</a>.
 
In the news this morning, actor <a href="https://people.com/eric-dane-dead-greys-anatomy-star-was-53-11717334">Eric Dane</a> died yesterday afternoon at age 53 after a brief battle with ALS, an update on the disappearance of <a href="https://people.com/nancy-guthrie-address-searches-spiked-before-abduction-11910088">Nancy Guthrie</a>, former <a href="https://pagesix.com/2026/02/19/celebrity-news/ex-prince-andrew-arrested-following-epstein-files-revelations/">Prince Andrew</a> is arrested for his ties to Epstein,
 
In sports, the <a href="https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/bucks-vs-pelicans-game-how-to-watch-live-stream-tv-channel-start-time-02-20-2026">Bucks</a> return to action tonight against the Pelicans, the <a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401825535/iowa-wisconsin">Badgers</a> will play on Sunday against Iowa, <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47981153/sources-brewers-reward-manager-pat-murphy-3-year-deal">Pat Murphy</a> gets an extension from the Brewers, and the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2026/02/19/bears-indiana-chicago-stadium-hammond-explained/88755496007/">Chicago Bears</a> moving to Indiana takes another step forward!
 
Recapped the Olympic action from yesterday, including the <a href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/live/2026-usa-vs-canada-olympic-womens-hockey-live-updates-thurs-feb-19-highlights-scores-results">US Women's Hockey team</a> winning gold in overtime against Canada, an updated <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/19/winter-olympics-medal-count-after-feb-19/88766883007/">medal count</a>, and the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/19/danika-mason-drunk-australian-olympics-commentator-alcohol/88753720007/">Australian reporter</a> who got a bit tipsy before her live broadcast from the Winter Games.
 
Talked about what's on TV this weekend along with <a href="https://www.fandango.com/">what's new in theaters</a>. Plus, some new music releases&hellip;including an upcoming <a href="https://consequence.net/2026/02/william-shatner-metal-album/">heavy metal album</a> from William "Captain Kirk" Shatner!
 
Today(and every day) is "<a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-love-your-pet-day-february-20">Love Your Pet Day</a>"&hellip;so make sure they get some extra cuddles &amp; treats today!
 
Speaking of animals, check out these <a href="https://www.wmur.com/article/snowmobilers-rescue-moose-new-hampshire-021826/70411084">snowmobilers</a> in NH who helped free a moose that was stuck in the snow. And a heart-warming story about a <a href="https://www.wbir.com/article/life/karns-woman-finds-father-never-knew-she-existed/51-d844522a-44e2-4838-91da-7b824ec5b549">woman</a> who tracked down her biological father who never knew she existed and then got adopted by him. Right in the #Feels
 
Crazy story about an <a href="https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minnesota-youth-hockey-marathon-battle-for-playoff-spot-as-game-enters-third-day/">under-12 hockey game</a> in Minnesota that lasted TWELVE overtimes and three days before coming to a conclusion!
 
Couple of stories about fast food - The President of <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/02/19/lifestyle/burger-king-customers-can-now-call-its-president-directly/">Burger King</a> gave out his cellphone number(allegedly) so that customers can call or text him directly with complaints. <a href="https://people.com/dunkin-is-handing-out-single-mittens-for-iced-coffee-fans-11908768">Dunkin' Donuts</a> is apparently giving out gloves today for iced coffee drinkers, <a href="https://people.com/wendys-is-bringing-back-the-thin-mints-frosty-11908737">Wendy's</a> is once again releasing a Girl Scout cookies Thin Mint Frosty, and according to Instacart data&hellip;the most popular frozen pizza is <a href="https://www.foodandwine.com/most-popular-frozen-pizzas-instacart-11908598">Red Baron</a>.
 
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a <a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-man-smashes-suv-hammer-publix-parking-lot/70393741">#FloridaMan</a> who got mad at his ex &amp; attempted to destroy her car but picked the wrong SUV, a news anchor from Alabama that's going viral for being <a href="https://dailydot.com/goth-news-chick-goes-viral-alabama">goth</a>, a <a href="https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/18/dentist-arrested-pediatric-dental-office-allegedly-performing-surgery-while-intoxicated/">pediatric dentist</a> who got arrested for working on patients while drunk, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/18/china-dancing-humanoid-robots-festival-show">kung-fu robots</a> in China, and an elementary school <a href="https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/02/20/elementary-teacher-accused-using-cocaine-school-bathroom-white-powder-allegedly-found/?utm_source=fark&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_campaign=fark&amp;ICID=ref_fark">teacher from WI</a> gets busted with cocaine at work.

Stupid snow! Doc's Racing Report. Olympic updates. Kung-fu robots.

Show intro/Thursday Song

Guthrie/Tom Noonan/Avalanche/Peter Greene

Badgers/Bucks/US men's hockey/Kyrie/Vonn

What's on TV/First YouTube video in a museum

Bald eagle/Woman rescued from canal

Olympic update - Medal count/Dog on the track

Seahawks for sale/MLBPA new executive director

Are you giving up something for Lent?

Texts about Hypothetical Thursday

No Jean or Office Cora today, just me and you!



In the news this morning, an update on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe, a cause of death for actor Peter Greene, a cat food recall, and Tom Noonan…another well-known actor…passes away at age 74.



In sports, the Badger men's basketball team takes on Iowa on Sunday, the Bucks return to action tomorrow night after the NBA All-Star break, the US Men's hockey team beat Sweden in overtime yesterday, Kyrie Irving is done for the season, and another update from Lindsey Vonn.



Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the first ever YouTube video…which is apparently going into a museum.



Talked about the latest from the Olympics including an updated medal count, and a dog that ran onto the track during the women's cross-country skiing event yesterday.



Couple of cool stories here: an injured bald eagle was rescued by a few members of the NYPD, a woman who suffered a medical emergency and ended up in a canal gets rescued by a stranger, and some construction workers lighten the mood for some patients at a children's hospital.



Elsewhere in sports, the Seahawks are officially going up for sale, and the MLBPA hires a new executive director.



Even though Jean & Cora are both out today, my Hypothetical question for you was: "You can have any ONE vehicle from a film or TV show. Which one are you choosing?"



According to a new survey, just 14% of Americans are giving up something for Lent.



In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who drove drunk to pay an open container fine and got popped for DUI, a former school custodian who was busted for hiding in the girls' locker room, a truck that was driving recklessly & launched into a house, a woman who assaulted her boyfriend with a jar of pickles, and a strip club is getting sued!

No Jean or Office Cora today, just me and you!
 
In the news this morning, an update on the disappearance of <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/nancy-guthrie-disappearance-arizona-feb-18-live-updates">Nancy Guthrie</a>, a <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/18/california-frog-lake-tahoe-donner-avalanche/88747001007/">deadly avalanche</a> in Lake Tahoe, a cause of death for actor <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/02/18/us-news/pulp-fiction-the-mask-actor-peter-greenes-tragic-cause-of-death-revealed/">Peter Greene</a>, a <a href="https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/02/cat-food-sold-nationwide-recalled-after-reported-pet-illness-return-asap.html">cat food recall</a>, and <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/02/18/tom-noonan-dead-robocop-2-cain/88748041007/">Tom Noonan</a>&hellip;another well-known actor&hellip;passes away at age 74.
 
In sports, the <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule">Badger men's basketball team</a> takes on Iowa on Sunday, the <a href="https://www.kare11.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/murphy-and-the-pelicans-take-on-rollins-and-the-bucks/616-30901032-e127-407b-85a8-d551d3a51169">Bucks</a> return to action tomorrow night after the NBA All-Star break, the <a href="https://www.espn.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/47969842/quinn-hughes-scores-ot-send-usa-sweden-olympic-men-hockey-semifinals-vs-slovakia">US Men's hockey team</a> beat Sweden in overtime yesterday, <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kyrie-irving-injury-mavericks-torn-acl/">Kyrie Irving</a> is done for the season, and another update from <a href="https://people.com/lindsey-vonn-dog-leo-died-just-after-olympics-crash-11908517">Lindsey Vonn</a>.
 
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/style/youtube-first-video-victoria-and-albert-museum">first ever YouTube video</a>&hellip;which is apparently going into a museum.
 
Talked about the latest from the Olympics including an updated <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/olympic-medal-count-2026-team-usa-gold-wins-rcna259539">medal count</a>, and a <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/dog-crashes-womens-olympic-team-sprint-race-crosses-finish-line-chaotic-moment">dog</a> that ran onto the track during the women's cross-country skiing event yesterday.
 
Couple of cool stories here: an injured <a href="https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/18/New-York-Hudson-River-bald-eagle-ice/6951771424751/">bald eagle</a> was rescued by a few members of the NYPD, a woman who suffered a medical emergency and ended up in a canal gets <a href="https://www.wsfa.com/2026/02/17/mom-thanks-man-who-jumped-into-canal-save-her-3-kids-after-crash-hero-my-life/">rescued by a stranger</a>, and some <a href="https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6079/Every-Afternoon-Construction-Workers-Stop-What-They-re-Doing-For-One-Little-Girl-And-It-s-Beautiful">construction workers</a> lighten the mood for some patients at a children's hospital.
 
Elsewhere in sports, the <a href="https://komonews.com/sports/seahawks/paul-allen-estate-announces-sale-of-seattle-seahawks-ody-paul-allen-super-bowl-lx-washington-state-nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell">Seahawks</a> are officially going up for sale, and the <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47970744/sources-bruce-meyer-elected-executive-director-mlbpa">MLBPA</a> hires a new executive director.
 
Even though Jean &amp; Cora are both out today, my Hypothetical question for you was: "You can have any ONE vehicle from a film or TV show. Which one are you choosing?"
 
According to a new survey, just <a href="https://today.yougov.com/topics/entertainment/survey-results/daily/2026/02/18/09d47/2">14%</a> of Americans are giving up something for Lent.
 
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who drove drunk to pay an open container fine and got popped for <a href="https://www.kbzk.com/news/crime-courts/man-arrested-for-dui-after-driving-to-granite-county-sheriffs-office-to-pay-open-container-fine">DUI</a>, a <a href="https://wvmetronews.com/2026/02/13/school-custodian-found-hiding-in-girls-locker-room-being-held-on-1-3-million-bail/">former school custodian</a> who was busted for hiding in the girls' locker room, a <a href="https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/video-door-soars-through-air-crashes-into-tigard-home/">truck</a> that was driving recklessly &amp; launched into a house, a woman who assaulted her boyfriend with a <a href="https://thesmokinggun.com/buster/assault/pickle-assault-case-490782">jar of pickles</a>, and a <a href="https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/02/17/seminole-county-strip-club-sued-after-patron-dies-following-medical-emergency/?utm_source=fark&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_campaign=fark&amp;ICID=ref_fark">strip club</a> is getting sued!

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