The Wake Up Call
The Wake Up Call
The Wake Up Call is on Froggy 99.9 morning's 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in Fargo, North Dakota! Your dose of laughs and energy in the morning to get your day started.Social links:
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Is This Supposed to Be Easier?
Everything today is marketed as a convenience… so why does it feel harder than ever? On this episode, we vent about the everyday “helpful” things that actually make life more annoying — self‑checkout, QR code menus, endless apps, password resets, and more. Froggy listeners sound off with the moder…
07:27
NHL Update: Lots of Goals, None by Tank
Tank delivers this week’s NHL report — aka the Novice Hockey League — and while scoring was up across the league, his stick still couldn’t find a wide‑open net. A full Moorhead update and another honest look at a league where everyone scores… except Tank.
04:59
The Lies We Tell for March Madness
March Madness tips off today, and productivity takes a timeout. From “I’ll circle back after lunch” to “This game’s almost over,” we count down the best excuses people use at work and at home to watch basketball all day. A Top 5 list that hits a little too close to home.
04:17
Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays: Action Hero Meets Comedy Storyteller
It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, and today’s episode celebrates two very different — but instantly recognizable — birthdays. One mystery star became a Hollywood action icon with sarcastic one‑liners and blockbuster films, while the other built a massive foll…
06:51
Country Hoedown: This Week’s Nashville Headlines, Froggy Style
It’s a brand‑new week of country music news — and The Wake Up Call is breaking it down the only way Froggy 99.9 knows how. In Part One, Scotch opens the show and hands it off to Tank for a rapid‑fire rundown of this week’s biggest country‑music headlines, straight from Taste of Country. From artis…
07:14
Wine Wednesday: Spicy Whites & Bold Reds
Hailey Sundet is back for Wine Wednesday, and this week’s lineup delivers big flavor without a big splurge. We’re tasting a crisp Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley — perfect for spicy dishes — alongside the bold J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, a go‑to red for steak …
12:33
Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays: Music Hits & Comedy Punchlines
The Wake Up Call is back with another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! Today, Scotch, Tank, and Mandy take on two mystery celebrities celebrating birthdays — one a chart‑topping music star who became a familiar face on prime‑time TV, and the other a comedian who helped define early‑2000s sta…
09:07
Green Clothes, White Lies
It’s St. Patty’s Day, which means green outfits, big plans, and even bigger lies. Scotch, Tank, and Mandy call out the classic office excuses everyone uses on March 17——because honesty is overrated on March 17.
04:56
Luck of the Irish… and the Wake Up Call
Feeling lucky? Scotch, Tank, and Mandy celebrate St. Patty’s Day the only way they know how—by writing a song. From green-themed creativity to unexpected musical choices, this episode proves that luck has nothing to do with talent… and everything to do with commitment.
02:06
Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays: Hollywood Legends Edition
It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, and today we’re celebrating two massive Hollywood birthdays. One mystery star rose to fame as part of an iconic ’80s film generation before reinventing their career on hit TV shows. The other has been a movie star practically…
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