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

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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The Condiment Drawer & Other “Weird” Family Traditions

August 12, 2025 • 22 mins
Battle swore his family was the only one with an entire kitchen drawer dedicated to fast food condiment packets, until he found out everyone else does it too. From ketchup hoarding to quirky family rituals, we’re diving into the little things you thought were unique… but apparently, we’re all in the same boat.
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Worst Song Ever

August 11, 2025 • 23 mins
Today on the show, the internet crowned the worst song of all time — and our listeners didn’t hold back sharing their own picks. Plus, things got loud during Battle It Out as Slipknot went head-to-head with Deep Purple in a clash of generations and genres.
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What Did Marriage Make You Throw Out?

August 7, 2025 • 27 mins
On today's Battle in the Morning, things got a little wild! We played One Stupid Question for Nashville Sounds tickets, shared hilarious stories about what your spouse made you get rid of after tying the knot, and faced off in Battle It Out for Collective Soul & Live tickets. Plus—want $200? Find out how to win it by listening in!
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Battle's in the Doghouse

August 6, 2025 • 22 mins
Things get heated when Battle’s wife calls in to confront him live on-air after he shared too much about their biggest recurring argument.
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Back to School Chaos: Teacher Dating, Classroom Naps & a Black Eye from a Crack Whore?!

August 5, 2025 • 23 mins
Today on the show, Battle dives into some of the wildest back-to-school stories you've ever heard — from a parent dating their kid's teacher, to someone snoozing through class, to a jaw-dropping story involving a black eye and a "crack whore." 
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The Speedway Classic Chaos

August 4, 2025 • 22 mins
Today on the show, Battle recaps what turned into a total disaster of a weekend—from long lines and empty merch shelves to spending a small fortune just to be disappointed. The Speedway Classic was a full-blown cluster, and Battle’s got thoughts.
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Kicked Out & Dating Drama: Battle's Rough Day

July 31, 2025 • 28 mins
On today’s show, Battle shares the wild story of getting kicked out of the building yesterday (yep, seriously). Plus, David calls in needing advice, he and his wife can’t agree on the right age their daughter should start dating. Things get real!
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What Celebrity Death Rocked You?

July 29, 2025 • 28 mins
Today on the show: we play One Stupid Question for Holiday World tickets, things get intense as we Battle It Out for Rod Stewart tickets, and we dive into the celebrity deaths that rocked us the most. 
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The Knockout King Derrick Lewis In Studio

July 13, 2025 • 9 mins
We’re joined by UFC knockout king Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis for a raw and hilarious conversation you won’t want to miss. We talk about his now-legendary post-fight celebrations that have taken social media by storm, and he shares what really goes through his mind in those viral moments. Derrick also reacts to the idea of fighting at the White House and opens up about how much time he has left on his UFC contract. 
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The Dumbest Excuse You’ve Ever Heard (or Used!)

June 17, 2025 • 16 mins
Battle dives into the wild world of workplace excuses. You won’t believe the ridiculous reasons people have given to skip work. Plus, listeners call in to share the dumbest excuses they've heard… or maybe even used themselves. 


One Stupid Question at 6:40a for Holiday World
Win FIFA Club World Cup tickets at 8:10am
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Brandon Boyd on Morning View, Underrated Incubus Songs & What’s Next in 2025

June 13, 2025 • 16 mins
Brandon Boyd of Incubus joins the show for a deep, reflective, and honest conversation ahead of the band’s June 25th stop at Bridgestone Arena. We dig into the legacy of Morning View, what it was like creating that iconic album in an oceanfront house, and how the songs take on new life performing them decades later. Brandon also opens up about overcoming creative blocks, the role of AI in music today, and shares one underrated Incu...
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