Battle In The Morning

Battle In The Morning

Start your day with Battle in the Morning, the ultimate wake-up call for classic rock fans! Hosted by Battle, this show is your daily dose of rock, laughs, and all things Nashville. From epic music to lively conversations, exclusive interviews, and can't-miss giveaways, Battle keeps the mornings fresh and entertaining. Whether you're commuting, at work, or just need a boost to jumpstart your day, Battle in the Morning is the show that turns up the volume and gets you ready to rock!

Episodes

Am I the Jerk? Running the Accident Through Insurance

September 24, 2025 • 24 mins
On today’s show, Paul called in asking if he was a jerk for running an accident through insurance instead of accepting cash from the dad of the teen driver who hit him. We broke down the situation, tossed around both sides of the argument, and let listeners weigh in with their own experiences and advice. Tune in to hear the debate and decide, was Paul right or wrong?
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Battle Finds the Pranksters...Now What?

September 23, 2025 • 25 mins
After his house got hit with fish, tuna, and Italian dressing, Battle did some digging and found out who was behind the junior/senior prank. The damage? Just a repainted door. The big question, what’s next? Parents, police, or prank school? Listeners called in with their hilarious takes.
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Dead Fish Pranks and Titans Meltdown Reactions

September 22, 2025 • 23 mins
Battle in the Morning is wild from start to finish. Battle kicks things off with the junior/senior prank war that hit his house, forget toilet paper, these kids went full chaos with dead fish, tuna in oil, sugar, and Italian dressing. Spoiler: the execution was awful. 😂 Then, Battle dives into brutal Titans game from yesterday! Listeners called in to vent.
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Am I the Jerk for Asking My Friend for Gas Money?

September 16, 2025 • 17 mins
A caller shared a weekend dilemma, he loaned his buddy his truck to move, got it back on empty, and now he’s wondering: is he wrong for asking for gas money, or is his friend out of line? Battle opens up the phones to see what YOU think.
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Stuff We Survived as Kids That Would Wreck Kids Today

September 12, 2025 • 28 mins
On today’s Battle In The Morning replay, we’re diving into that viral TikTok question: What did you have to deal with as a kid that would absolutely emotionally DESTROY kids today? Battle and listeners share the funniest (and most painful) throwbacks from growing up. 

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The Secret Divorce Dilemma: Should Dave Tell His Neighbor or Stay Quiet?

September 11, 2025 • 25 mins
On today’s show Battle shares a wild call from Dave that has everyone divided. Dave’s wife dropped a bombshell: their neighbor’s marriage is about to end, and divorce papers are coming in two months. Now Dave’s stuck — does he give his buddy the heads-up, or keep the secret to protect his wife’s trust? We break it down, laugh it out, and let YOU decide what you’d do in this spot.

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Benched for Being Late: Tough Love or Too Harsh?

September 9, 2025 • 24 mins
Today on Battle in the Morning, things got heated after a caller shared his dilemma: as a little league coach, he benched a player who’s always late, not because of the kid, but because his mom can’t get him there on time. Now he’s wondering if he’s being fair to the team, or just punishing a kid for something out of his control. Battle breaks it down, takes your calls, and opens up the debate: is this tough love, or too harsh?
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The Great Birthday Cake Debate: No Cake for You!

September 8, 2025 • 23 mins
Over the weekend, Battle took Liam to a birthday party that turned from fun to awkward real quick. Just as the birthday boy leaned in to blow out his candles, another kid stole the moment and blew them out first. The mom wasn’t having it, she banned the kid from getting any cake, saying he “stole the wish.” Was she right to put her foot down, or did she go too far?
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Should Restaurants Have an Age Limit for Kids

September 4, 2025 • 24 mins
Battle dives into a hot debate that’s lighting up social media and dinner tables alike, should restaurants set an age limit for kids? Some spots are already putting “kid curfews” in place, but is that fair to families or a welcome relief for diners who want a quiet night out? Battle breaks down both sides with humor and real talk, and opens the mic to hear what you think.
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Kristin Confronts the School Bus Driver—Was She Being a Karen?

September 3, 2025 • 21 mins
This morning, Kristin called into the show with a story that had everyone talking, her kids’ school bus driver has been running late every single day, so she finally confronted them. But here’s the big question: was she just being a concerned parent, or did she cross into full-on Karen territory? Listeners didn’t hold back as they called in to give their thoughts, and the debate got heated!
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Battle Returns: Jeff Jarrett’s Breaking News, Louder Than Life Tickets & Burning Man Baby Surprise

September 2, 2025 • 21 mins
Battle is back from vacation and the show wasted no time getting wild! This week during 1 Stupid Question at 6:40a you can win tickets to the Louder Than Life Festival. WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett calls in with major breaking news alongside Battle. Plus, one woman went to Burning Man and left with the craziest souvenir imaginable… a baby she didn’t even know she was pregnant with!
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Should Parents Stop Forcing Kids Into Sports If They’re Not Good At It?

August 25, 2025 • 21 mins
Sarah called in with a tough parenting debate: Her husband says their son should quit basketball since he’s “terrible at it.” Sarah disagrees—she thinks he should keep playing. What do you think—support your kids no matter what, or let them step away if it’s not their thing?
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John Fogerty Interview

August 22, 2025 • 8 mins
Rock legend John Fogerty opens up about re-recording classic Creedence Clearwater Revival hits with his sons on the new album Legacy, finally owning the rights to his music after decades, and how it feels to take the stage knowing those songs are truly his. He also previews his setlist strategy for the iHeartRadio Music Festival, talks about the unifying power of music in a divided world, and reveals which artist he still hopes to ...
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Big Dreams & Little Battle: What Did You Want To Be When You Grew Up?

August 21, 2025 • 20 mins
Today on Battle In The Morning, we’re throwing it back to childhood dreams and wild career ambitions. From astronauts to pro wrestlers, firefighters to fashion designers—Battle opens up about what he wanted to be when he grew up, and listeners share some hilarious, heartwarming, and downright bizarre answers of their own. 
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Birthday Snub Showdown: Is Tabitha the Jerk?

August 20, 2025 • 22 mins
This morning on Battle In The Morning, Tabitha called in asking for a little listener judgment. Her son wasn’t invited to his so-called best friend's birthday party… even though they live right next door! Now she’s wondering if she’d be a jerk for confronting the neighbor or if she should just let it go. What would YOU do? Battle opens the phones to settle this birthday beef once and for all!
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Broadway Brawl in Nashville: Battle’s Take on Getting Out of a Fight

August 19, 2025 • 22 mins
Battle witnessed two guys throwing down on Broadway in downtown Nashville, and it sparked the question, what’s the smartest (and funniest) way to get out of a fight? From wild escape strategies to laugh-out-loud listener stories, this episode dives into the chaos of a Broadway brawl and how to dodge drama when things get heated.
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Embarrassing Moments with Battle

August 18, 2025 • 23 mins
Today on Battle In The Morning, Battle kicks things off by sharing an embarrassing story from his weekend. From there, the phone lines lit up as listeners jumped in with their own awkward and hilarious stories. It’s a full morning of laughs, cringe, and proving that everyone has a moment they wish they could take back!
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The Complain Line is Open!

August 15, 2025 • 21 mins
Today, Battle opened up the phone lines and let Nashville sound off! From rants and gripes to hilarious hot takes, listeners didn’t hold back. 
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Pay-It-Forward Fail

August 14, 2025 • 26 mins
Battle thought he was about to score some good karma in a Starbucks drive-thru… until the barista told him how much the car behind him ordered. Was stopping a $40 pay-it-forward chain a jerk move?
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What’s That Smell?!

August 13, 2025 • 22 mins
Today on Battle In The Morning, Battle was hit with a foul stench in his truck… turns out it was his kids’ Sunday leftovers baking in the heat. That nasty surprise had listeners sharing the strangest and stinkiest things they’ve ever found in their cars. 
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