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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Scotch’s Wing Loyalty Test
Wingstop is opening in Fargo, and for Scotch, that’s a big deal. As a self‑proclaimed wing loyalist, he puts his reputation on the line and asks listeners if Wingstop is worth cheating on their go‑to wing spot. From crispy vs. soggy to sauce loyalty and ranch vs. blue cheese, Wake Up Call listeners…
07:51
I Need a Break, Not a Nap
Tank explains why sleep doesn’t fix his exhaustion, and listeners jump in to finish the sentence, “I’m not sleepy… I’m tired of ____.” A funny, fast‑moving Wake Up Call segment that turns shared burnout into laughs.
06:16
Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays: Country Strings & Loud Opinions
It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, and today’s episode brings together two very different — but very recognizable — birthday stars. One mystery celeb is a modern country artist known for serious guitar skills and radio hits, while the other is an actor and com…
08:16
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…
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