The usual smartassery on The Morning X this week. Matt Had to give a speech to high school students in Beloit, Chelsea pops in to say hi after her maternity leave, A new friend Alyssa drops by to chat and Adrienne fills Matt in on just how expensive bra's can be. All that plus your Tool of the Week and some Hog's Talk as the IceHogs are in the Playoffs!! It's all on The Morning X This Week with Matt! 

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Linkin Park shares an unreleased track, Keith Wallen of Breaking Benjamin puts out a solo song and Ghost's Skeleta is out and available today!  

  SEGMENT #1: Discovery Center Museum Directors Heidi Holcomb and Meredith MacKay What is new for 2025 at the Discovery Center Museum in downtown Rockford. Directors Heidi and Meredith outline everything from memberships, summer camps for kids, changes inside the building and an attempt at a Guinness World Record for the largest bubble enclosing people. DiscoveryCenterMuseum.org for more. SEGMENT #2: Rockford 4th of July Committee Ted O’Donnell & Tom Luepkes  In this segment, the 4th of July Committee pops in to outline the new launch location for the Rockford 4th of July Celebration, why it was moved, what is new for 2025 and how the community can support this totally supported by donation celebration. In addition, Ted O’Donnell and Tom Luepkes outline how businesses can sponsor and support this community event and parade. Details at 4thandLights.com    SEGMENT #3: GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford Executive Director Karen Carlson In this segment, Executive Director Karen Carlson outlines the upcoming May 3rd GiGi’s Playhouse 5K Run and Walk event at Roscoe Middle School. She outlines the need, the ways to sign up, and the mission statement of acceptance for Down Syndrome individuals. She outlines over 450 families have been assisted by GiGi’s and that no one ever sees a bill for their services in education, and program involvement.  

The Riot Fest lineup has been announced, Korn's Jonathan Davis is going on Ghost Adventures and Nick Hexum on 311 is putting out another solo album....All in today's Real Rock Report

Ghost shares another track from their new album due out Thursday, Linkin Park has new music on the way, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Vote is in.....

Halestorm releases a single from their 6th album, Metallica launches their annual marching band competition and Korn frontman Jonathan Davis releases a line of dog accessories....

Dave Grohl plays Coachella, Puddle of Mudd has a new album on the way and Ghost gives a look at their phone free concert experience.....

  SEGMENT #1: RAMP SIP & SAMPLE FUNDRAISER APRIL 24th ABBY FINLEY  RAMP Disability Resources  and Services is hosting their annual Sip and Sample Fundraiser April 24th at Nicholas Conservatory. In this segment, Abby Finley from RAMP outlines the event, the specifics of the night, how to get tickets and what the funding is used for in the community serving Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson and DeKalb Counties.    SEGMENT #2: GRANGE OPEN HOUSE APRIL 26th DIRECTOR MARISA O’DELL  In this segment, Director Marisa O’Dell outlines what The Grange Organization is, how it serves communities, and why they are looking for interested individuals to join The Grange. The Open House is Saturday, April 26th from 10-2pm, free and open to all interested in serving and volunteering in communities. Additional details at BooneCountyFair.com. SEGMENT #3: RKFD ARTS COUNCIL EXE DIRECTOR MARY McNAMARA BERNSTEN Executive Director of the Rockford Area Arts Council Mary McNamara Berntsen recaps the upcoming Spring ArtScene event coming up Friday, April 25th and Saturday April 26th throughout Rockford. Area Artists will be setting up vendor booths and selling their creations while highlighting local artistry. In addition, Mary outlines other future Art Council Events coming to the city in 2025.  

All sorts of fun an shenanigan's this week on the show. This week Chris Jericho from Fozzy calls in to talk about their show coming up at the Apollo! Matt also welcomes in the band Collapse, Create, Mike Peck from the Rockford Ice Hogs and other fun characters as well. It's all on The Morning X This Week with Matt! 

It was no longer the happiest place on earth when this tool got naked at Disneyland. It's your Tool of the Week! with Tilford's Towing and Recovery! 

Sublime has a new tribute album on the way with over 30 artists, Fozzy is celebrating 25 years with tour and a stop in Belvidere at the Apollo and Bush is releasing music from their 10th album due out in July.....

Nothing more shares some horror stories from a past tour, Amy Lee says she has a Legend of Zelda tattoo and Daughtry is taking polaroid's now at their shows....

Chris Jericho checked in with Matt to talk about 25 years of Fozzy, their upcoming show at The Apollo Theatre and the time their bus broke down on the way to an X show in Belvidere and they made a new friend.

Halestorm is releasing a new single this week, The Hollywood Undead put out a new remix and The Struts and Dirty Honey are going on tour together this summer...

Linkin Park shares a behind the scenes look for The Emptiness Machine on YouTube, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins is getting ready for his show with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and a Weezer Movie is in the works.....

Drowning Pool and Ghost both have new singles out on Youtube and Travis Barker of Blink 182 is selling his stuff online. 

  SEGMENT #1: RAMP SIP & SAMPLE FUNDRAISER APRIL 24th ABBY FINLEY  RAMP Disability Resources  and Services is hosting their annual Sip and Sample Fundraiser April 24th at Nicholas Conservatory. In this segment, Abby Finley from RAMP outlines the event, the specifics of the night, how to get tickets and what the funding is used for in the community serving Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson and DeKalb Counties.    SEGMENT #2: BOONE COUNTY Health and Community Services Fair April 17th Heartland Hospice, Heritage Woods and the Belvidere Park District are hosting a Health and Community Services Fair April 17th at the Rivers Edge Recreation Center with the Belvedere Park District to inform and educate the community on various programs and services available to all. This FREE event for the community runs April 17th from 11am till 1pm. Tammy Christiansen and Holly Peters outline the reasons for the fair, the benefits, the prizes and the growing need for proper care for elderly citizens. SEGMENT #3: ROCKFORD MAYOR TOM McNAMARA Newly elected Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps the outcome of the recent election, breaking ground for the Crusade Clinic, local coffee day, a shout out to Kegel’s Bicycle Shop for the national award, and construction projects starting at 97 million dollars are beginning in the area and the Mayor reminds drivers to be aware and ready for construction season. 

Another week of awesomeness on the Morning X. Matt welcomes in his usual cast of characters to chat about things such as 80's fashion, being yelled at, birthday cakes and solo vacations. Dean stops in for his Gripe of the Week and Skyler drops by from Culture Shock to talk records. It's all here plus your Tool of Week on the greatest morning radio show this side of the Rock River, The Morning X! 

When having a stand off with the police, call AAA. They might be able to help ya out. Meet your Tool of the Week with Tilford's Towing and Recovery! 

The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Schriner is in some serious trouble, My Chemical Romance has a new reissue ahead of their summer tour and Creed is getting ready to set sail again this year...

21 Pilots releases an old demo, Sleep Theory says no to TikTok and Green Day is releasing a deluxe edition of Saviors featuring new tracks...

Breaking Ben and Three Days Grace are going on tour together, Metallica is taking their documentary on the road with them and Ghost holding a midnight sale at record stores for their new album....

Linkin Park gives you a behind the scenes look at Up From The Bottom, Ghost says their songs aren't all about satan and Halestorm is finishing up a new album...

Sleep Token shares new music from their new album, Poison is heading back out on tour to celebrate 40 years and Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 is releasing a book tomorrow.....

  SEGMENT #1: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY APRIL 16th  In this segment, Tammy Christiansen and Pam Henderson of Heartland Hospice, with Sylvia Yone of Morning Star Village, outline the importance of pre-planning for your healthcare. At this free community fair Wednesday, April 16th beginning at 10am, information will be available for all. SEGMENT #2: KEEP NORTHERN ILLINOIS BEAUTIFUL CORINNE SOSSO  In this segment Corinne Sosso from KNIB discusses the importance of Composting for the environment, how to do it, where to get tips, and what to compost. More importantly she outlines why we should all do our part. In addition, since Earth Day is in April, she encourages all to learn at KNIB.ORG and get started.     SEGMENT #3: GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford Executive Director Karen Carlson  In this segment, Executive Director Karen Carlson outlines the upcoming May 3rd GiGi’s Playhouse 5K Run and Walk event at Roscoe Middle School. She outlines the need, the ways to sign up, and the mission statement of acceptance for Down Syndrome individuals. She outlines over 450 families have been assisted by GiGi’s and that no one ever sees a bill for their services in education, and program involvement.  

It's the show that something to listen to, The Morning X!  Join Matt and his cast of characters as they discuss topics like going to the ER, sexy mascots, dog DNA and the re-branding of Hooters. Sure you can listen to other shows but why waste your time. Everything you need is right here on The Morning X This Week! 

When your in a high speed police chase, you might not wanna stop to put air in your tires. Always check that before ya go! It's your Tool of the Week with Tilford's Towing & Recovery! 

Badflower is releasing new music, Rise Against has a new single and is performing on the Warped Tour and a Metallica song goes over a billion streams....

Godsmack has some members leave the band, Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon is back in studio and Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 is getting personal in his new memoir due out Tuesday

There will be no new album from Papa Roach this year, Pierce the Veil adds a fall tour to their schedule and Dirty Honey shares some new music....

Cheap Trick says goodbye to Japan, Poppy, Spirtbox and Tom Morello are guesting on a new metal album and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins reveals the details on his new solo tour.....

  SEGMENT #1: RAMP SIP & SAMPLE FUNDRAISER APRIL 24th ABBY FINLEY  RAMP Disability Resources  and Services is hosting their annual Sip and Sample Fundraiser April 24th at Nicholas Conservatory. In this segment, Abby Finley from RAMP outlines the event, the specifics of the night, how to get tickets and what the funding is used for in the community serving Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson and DeKalb Counties.    SEGMENT #2: CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY SUE STEVENS  In this segment, Sue Stevens from Cherry Valley Library outlines the upcoming summer reading clubs for kids and adults to keep on track with reading levels and how the library makes it fun to read all summer. She also outlines their 4th Annual Scavenger Hunt featuring characters from popular books hidden all over Cherry Valley that anyone can spot, and keep track of for prizes at Cherry Valley Lib.org. She concludes with one last promotional plug for a bus ride to a theatrical event in Milwaukee, and a reminder that the library also offers PASSPORT registration and pictures. CherryValleyLib.ORG for more.   SEGMENT #3: BOONE COUNTY Health and Community Services Fair April 17th  Heartland Hospice, Heritage Woods and the Belvidere Park District are hosting a Health and Community Services Fair April 17th at the Rivers Edge Recreation Center with the Belvedere Park District to inform and educate the community on various programs and services available to all. This FREE event for the community runs April 17th from 11am till 1pm. Tamara Christiansen and Holly Peters outline the reasons for the fair, the benefits, the prizes and the growing need for proper care for elderly citizens.

This week on the most amazing radio show ever, Matt welcomes in his usual cast of characters like Adrienne, Steve and Kevin Hass but he also gets surprise visits from his good friends Kristin, J Ho and Chelsea with her new baby! Plus  Lots of  interesting topics discussed  like Nick Cage movies, gym selfies and fun with swearing. It's all here on the the greatest and only podcast you should be listening to, The Morning X This Week with Matt! 

This tool tried to rob a Dairy Queen but only made out with a $1.50 from the tip jar. A real dilly bar of a tool. Ladies and gentleman it's Your Tool of the Week with Tilford's Towing & Recovery!

Memphis May Fire makes a video for every song on their new album, Linkin Park is putting out some new music and your new releases this weekend include Memphis May Fire and Nothing More....All in your Real Rock Report!

Dead Poets society releases a video with The Warning, Papa Roach strips it down and there's new music from Sublime on the way......

Chevelle is putting our their first new album in four years and going on tour. There will also be new music from evanescence out soon and new summer tour from Tool. All in your Real Rock Report with Oscars Pub and Grill! 

Who are the rest of the members of Ghost? Plus new releases from Evanescence and Incubus are on the way.....All in today's Real Rock Report with Jax Pub! 

Kirk Hammett of Metallica is working on a solo album, The Black Keys release a song and Dave Grohl is back on drums for a song with Jack Black....

  SEGMENT #1: Assisting Hands Veterans Assistance Events Janine Idstein   In this segment, Janine Idstein outlines the work Assisting Hands performs for Stateline area Veterans year round and how they are always looking for caregivers. In addition, she outlines a free Bowling event for veterans March 28th at Don Carter Lanes. She outlines other events this summer to help support Veterans Drop In Center as well as an event to assist Vets Roll in May.    SEGMENT #2: RAMP SIP & SAMPLE FUNDRAISER APRIL 24th ABBY FINLEY RAMP Disability Resources and Services is hosting their annual Sip and Sample Fundraiser April 24th at Nicholas Conservatory. In this segment, Abby Finley from RAMP outlines the event, the specifics of the night, how to get tickets and what the funding is used for in the community serving Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson and DeKalb Counties.    SEGMENT #3: Dennis Horton Better Business Bureau Spring Scams   Dennis Horton from the Chicagoland Better Business Bureau outlines the latest scams that are popping up this Spring as warmer weather moves in. Solar Panels, Landscapers, Wedding Vendors, Traffic Tollbooth text messages, and Summer camp registration are covered and what things to look out for. BBB.ORG for the latest scams and more covered.

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Guns N' Roses finds a new drummer, Kirk Hammett's coffee table book is now available and your new releases for this weekend....

The Warning are going on a summer tour, Guns N' Roses loses their drummer and could Radiohead be getting ready for a tour?...

Gibson is putting out a coffee table book about Kirk Hammett, The Lollapalooza lineup is out and 311 is coming to Rockford....

Lzzy Hale is writing a biography, Linkin Park has a new song on the way and Zakk Wylde reveals some details on Ozzy's farewell show later this summer....

Disturbed accidently damages the Chicago Bulls championship banners, Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin gets arrested again and Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden releases a new album...

It's the greatest morning radio show in the history of radio. The Morning X with Matt! This week Matt's problems include grocery store etiquette, not having any Mountain Dew and  his neighbors loud car stereo. Lots of friends also stop by the studio to get in on all the fun. If your not listening to this podcast, then your just not livin'. It's The Morning X This Week with Matt!  

  SEGMENT #1: Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful KNIB/Corinne Sosso  In this segment, Corinne Sosso outlines E-Recycling of remotes, batteries, Televisions, chargers, etc. and why it is important to save the environment. In addition, she outlined Earth Day coming up April 22nd and how to nominate outstanding work in our community and how to get involved. More information and schedules at KNIB.ORG.  SEGMENT #1: RAMP SIP & SAMPLE FUNDRAISER APRIL 24th ABBY FINLEY   RAMP Disability Resources  and Services is hosting their annual Sip and Sample Fundraiser April 24th at Nicholas Conservatory. In this segment, Abby Finley from RAMP outlines the event, the specifics of the night, how to get tickets and what the funding is used for in the community serving Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson and DeKalb Counties.  SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara  Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines a St. Patrick’s Day wish to all to begin with. Then we discuss the progress of Construction Contracts for new roads, sidewalks, and more in addition to sharing the process of how roads and neighborhoods are chosen for upgrades. He also outlines the City’s Line of Credit, the recent upgrades to the Police Department RADIO system, and the new need for new housing is required to develop a new housing strategy team/framework for Rockford.