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

If You Could Know Your Death Date… Would You?

January 15, 2026 • 18 mins
Today on the show, Battle throws out a question, 'If you could know the exact day you’re going to die… would you want to know?' Battle’s a hard no, because once that date is in your brain, it’s basically a permanent pop-up ad ruining every moment. And when the phones light up, listeners come in hot—some want the date so they can live it up, others say it would mess with their head nonstop.
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The Great Dishwasher Argument: Do You Pre-Wash Before You Wash?

January 13, 2026 • 13 mins
Battle and his wife got into a very real argument over the dishwasher, because apparently there are two kinds of people: the “pre-rinse everything” crowd… and the “that’s literally what the dishwasher is for” crowd. Battle admits he was loading dirty dishes straight in, and his wife was NOT having it. So he took it to the listeners and opened the phones with one simple question: Do you rinse… or not rinse before you load the dishwa...
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Backwoods to Bottle: A Sit-Down with Tim Smith of Moonshiners

January 12, 2026 • 7 mins
We’re cracking open a jar and some good conversation with Tim Smith from Discovery’s Moonshiners and Master Distiller. From behind-the-scenes secrets to how he dreams up new moonshine flavors, Tim gives us the lowdown on the upcoming season, what makes each show tick, and whether his own line of overalls is on the horizon.
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When Your Kid Isn’t the Star: Do You Let Them Quit?

January 12, 2026 • 20 mins
This morning on the show, a listener called in with a dilemma. Her 13-year-old son, an awesome kid who just isn’t great at basketball, and the tough parent dilemma that comes with it: keep spending the time and money on travel ball when he barely gets playing time… or let him quit?
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“’90s Normal” Would Get You Arrested Today

January 8, 2026 • 18 mins
Battle breaks down a viral Reddit list of things we all did in the ’90s that would NOT fly in 2026, showing up unannounced, babysitting at 10, mooning people… and yes, getting left in the car while your mom “ran in real quick.” Plus: listeners chime in with their wildest “’90s normal” memories.
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When Did You Realize You’re Getting Old?

January 7, 2026 • 20 mins
Over the weekend, Battle took his kid to a trampoline park in Hendersonville, went for a dunk… and his body instantly regretted it. 😂 Then we get real: when did you realize you’re getting old?
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Battle In The Morning Turns ONE! (And We’re Giving Away Jerry Seinfeld Tickets!)

January 6, 2026 • 19 mins
Today’s a big one!! Battle In The Morning officially hits ONE YEAR! 🎉
Seriously… thank you for rocking with me, letting me be part of your mornings, and turning this show into what it is. And because it’s an anniversary celebration, we’re doing it the right way: One Stupid Question is back… and you can win tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld!
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Back From Break: Seinfeld Tickets, Sober DD Drama, and the Most Unhinged 2025 Confessions

January 5, 2026 • 17 mins
Battle is BACK from the holiday break and we’re kicking the year off loud! One Stupid Question is back all week, and we’ve got tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld up for grabs! Plus, Justin calls in for “Am I a Jerk?” after not being the DD on New Year’s Eve… because he’s sober now. Is that a boundary he’s allowed to set, or did he leave the crew hanging? And then… it gets weird. We dive into the question nobody asked for but everybody a...
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Am I a Jerk… for Skipping Secret Santa?

December 8, 2025 • 17 mins
Jenny called in with a holiday dilemma: is she a jerk for wanting to opt out of her office Secret Santa? Between the stress of Christmas, not really knowing her coworkers, and zero energy to hunt down the “perfect” gift, she’s wondering if skipping it makes her the bad guy. Battle breaks it down, listeners weigh in, and things get very relatable for anyone who’s ever been voluntold into office holiday cheer.
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Is Jake a Jerk? The Thanksgiving Bathroom Bombshell

December 1, 2025 • 21 mins
Today on Battle In The Morning, things got… messy. Jake called in to see if was a jerk or not. Jake absolutely obliterated the bathroom at a friend’s Thanksgiving. Now his wife says he’s a jerk for doing that in someone else’s house. So Battle brought it to the show: Is Jake a jerk… or just a helpless victim of turkey, pie, and cheese overload?
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Battle Got Bamboozled by TikTok… Have You Been Played Too?

November 20, 2025 • 17 mins
Battle thought he found the perfect shirt on TikTok… until it showed up looking like it came straight from the discount bin at a gas station. Now he’s questioning every “TikTok Made Me Buy It” moment he’s ever had. In today’s episode, Battle breaks down how he got absolutely bamboozled, and we open up the phone lines to hear YOUR stories, the scams, the letdowns, the “this is NOT what I ordered” horror tales. Have you ever been dup...
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Should Every Kid Get Gifts on One Kid’s Birthday?!

November 18, 2025 • 17 mins
Battle dives into a wild new parenting trend that’s blowing up online: giving every sibling a present on ONE kid’s birthday. Is it thoughtful… or total chaos? From childhood jealousy to modern-day “everybody wins” parenting, Battle shares his take, his own family debate, and opens the phone lines to hear what Nashville thinks.

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Soccer Mom Snaps: Is Yelling at Another Kid Crossing the Line?

November 17, 2025 • 20 mins
A listener says she couldn’t help herself when a kid on the opposing soccer team hip-checked her son, so she yelled at him. Her husband says she was out of line. Battle opens the phones to ask Nashville: Is she a jerk or just a protective parent?
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Turkey Is the Worst Part of Thanksgiving?!

November 12, 2025 • 17 mins
There’s a viral Reddit thread claiming turkey is the worst part of Thanksgiving dinner and Battle is NOT having it. He says the bird’s a Thanksgiving staple, but not everyone agrees. Is turkey overrated, or are people just doing it wrong? Battle opens the phones and the floodgates for your hot takes on what really belongs
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Am I a Jerk for Not Raking My Neighbor’s Leaves?

November 11, 2025 • 19 mins
A listener called in with a fall-time dilemma, his tree’s leaves keep blowing into his neighbor’s yard, and his wife thinks he should go rake them up. He says that’s ridiculous and refuses to do it. So… is he being a jerk, or just standing his ground? 
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Would You Clone Your Dead Dog?

November 10, 2025 • 19 mins
Tom Brady cloned his dog… yes, actually cloned it. So Battle had to bring this madness to the show. Today we dive into whether cloning your pet is sweet, strange, or straight-up science-fiction energy. If money wasn’t an issue… would YOU clone your dog?
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Ethan Hawke on The Lowdown Finale, Training Day 2 Rumors and Returning as The Grabber

November 7, 2025 • 8 mins
Ethan Hawke breaks joins Battle to talk about the season finale of The Lowdown, how Lee Raybon evolved during filming, and why the finale changes everything. We also get into the buzz around Training Day 2 with Denzel Washington and what truth Hawke would chase if he ever returned as Jake Hoyt. Plus, why he decided to step back into the terrifying role of The Grabber for The Black Phone sequel, and the personal mantra that ties his...
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He Threw Away His Kid’s Participation Trophy… Is Adam the Jerk?

November 6, 2025 • 21 mins
This morning, Adam called in looking for advice from the Rock family after tossing his kid’s participation trophy straight into the trash. Was he teaching a life lesson or just being a total jerk? We break it down, hear your reactions, and settle the debate once and for all on today’s show.
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She Wants a Refund for a Used Lamp?! Is Luke the Jerk?

November 5, 2025 • 20 mins
Today on Am I The Jerk?, Luke sold a lamp on Facebook Marketplace… and a week later the buyer came back demanding a refund because the lamp stopped working. Is Luke responsible for the lamp's afterlife, or is this just classic Marketplace madness? We break it down and get your takes!
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Was I a Jerk at Publix?

November 4, 2025 • 18 mins
Battle ran into a weird situation at the downtown Publix. Guy in front of him had no groceries and claimed he was “holding the spot” for his family. After waiting and still no family in sight, Battle put his stuff down and said he’s checking out. The guy got mad. So now the question is… was Battle wrong, or was that dude just being weird?
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