ROCK MORNINGS

ROCK MORNINGS

Also heard live from 6-9am on 95.7 THE ROCK in La Crosse, WI WRQT and 92.9 THE X in Eau Claire, WI WECL Brian Simpson - Jean Taylor - Scott Robert Shaw

Episodes

October 8, 2025 • 93 mins

Last work day for almost two weeks for me.

We've got the CMN Radiothon tomorrow & Friday and I'll be at Gundersen from 6am until noon tomorrow and then it's packing…packing…and more packing as we get ready to leave early Friday morning for NH.

In the news this morning, an update on the closing of the Black Hawk bridge in Lansing, a recall on Toyotas, the victim of Mark Sanchez is suing, and a bunch of people ...

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With the windows open FINALLY and that fresh air getting into the house, I slept like a baby last night!

Hopefully there's more of that for the rest of the week!

In the news this morning, nearly 400 animals were surrendered in Juneau County as part of a neglect case, a recall on corn dogs, a judge's house in South Carolina burned to the ground and an arson investigation is now underway, Costco is selling weight-loss drugs at a...

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The weather is finally shifting! After weeks of staying in the 80's and even getting close to 90°, it's going to be much milder this week with highs in the 60's.

I can actually turn my central AC off now!

We recapped our weekends and Brian had a rant about garlic.

In sports, the Brewers grabbed a 1-0 series lead on the Cubs this weekend, a look at yesterday's NFL action, talked about tonight's MNF game, the results from ...

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Welcome to Friday. Strange shower at about 4am, but it looks like sunshine and near 90° later today.

In the news this mornings, a massive fire at an oil refinery plant in California, former WI Governor Tommy Thompson is considering running again for the office, Kwik Trip is getting rid of pennies, and an update on the list of the Coolest Things Made In Wisconsin!

In sports, the 49ers beat the Rams on Thursday Night Footbal...

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Just a few more days of heat and it'll finally cool off…hopefully by Monday.

We kicked things off this morning with the original version of the Thursday Song and the latest on the government shutdown.

A winner has been declared in this year's 2025 "Fat Bear" contest and he's SUPER chonky!

Do you work in an office? Do you wear shoes all day? Apparently, that might be changing in the future.

In sports, a recap of yest...

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Another warm one today with a high of 80°…up near 90 on Friday. Uffdah.

Because of Doc's schedule, we bumped our usual spot with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show from yesterday to today. Always great to talk to him!

We also discussed some things to look forward to in the month of October as we officially turn the page in our calendars.

Plus, our Week 5 Pigskin Picks for the upcoming NFL schedule.

We let you ...

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September 30, 2025 • 91 mins

Changing things up a bit this week with the Oktoberfest races at the Speedway this weekend.

Normally, we'd have Grant Bilse join us just after 8am on Tuesday…but Doc is in studio this morning to talk about the 'Fest races and give away some free tickets. So Grant will join us tomorrow!

On the show today, we talked about what's on TV & what's new on New Release Tuesday.

We talked about the return of Monopoly at McD...

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I think my liver is going to file a lawsuit against me.

Oktoberfest 2025 is in the books and I'm glad…because I need a break!

Hope you had a blast this weekend and didn't get in too much trouble.

In the news this morning, more shootings in America this weekend. One at a church in Michigan, one at a waterfront bar in North Carolina, and a drive-by shooting in Sheboygan Falls last week. Also in the news, a candidate for...

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September 25, 2025 • 82 mins

Oktoberfest officially kicks off today with the Senior Breakfast at the grounds this morning and the Torchlight Parade & Craft Beer Night later this evening.

Jean's helping out at the breakfast this morning, so she missed the show.

In the news this morning, another person has announced their candidacy to be the Governor of Wisconsin, a former Badger & Packer player has died at the age of just 47, the latest on the shoo...

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Hump Day is here. I got new stakes. All my Halloween shit is finally up & running!

We've got some beautiful weather ahead for Oktoberfest this weekend. Looking at plenty of sunshine and temps in the upper 70s/lower 80s!

In the news this morning, Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV, Adam Fravel asks for a new trial, another person announces their candidacy for Governor of Wisconsin, and the Coldplay couple are now saying ...

One day closer to Oktoberfest…and no friggin' rain today.

Didn't find my bucket of stakes…so off to Menards I go today!

We started the morning by talking about the return of Jimmy Kimmel tonight. The Trump administration's recommendation on the use of Tylenol. How to claim some of the Poppi class-action lawsuit money. Another radioactive shrimp recall. And today is apparently "The Rapture".

In sports, we recapp...

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On one hand…it's Monday.

But on the other hand…it's the Monday of Oktoberfest week!

In the news this morning, the Milwaukee parents who left six kids locked in a storage unit get charged, an armed man who claimed to be a member of law enforcement was arrested at the site of the Charlie Kirk memorial, Disney faces criticism and major financial losses after suspending Jimmy Kimmel, and Erika Kirk's words during the...

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September 19, 2025 • 90 mins

Friday is here and so is the rain! Looks like we might get wet the entire weekend.

In the news this morning, the latest on Jimmy Kimmel…including the reaction from other late night hosts, police believe they may have found the remains of Travis Decker - the father accused of killing his three daughters, Charlie Kirk's widow is taking control of Turning Point USA, and the FTC is suing Ticketmaster and its parent company, L...

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September 18, 2025 • 88 mins

A small chance of some rain throughout the day today…increasing during the overnight…and definitely getting some rain tomorrow.

We kicked things off this morning with the Thursday Song. And since it is Thursday morning, we asked each other hypothetical questions.

Brian's question for Jean was: "You can create the ultimate concert. Four bands. Dead or alive. One night only. What bands are you choosing and in what ...

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September 17, 2025 • 91 mins

One more day of this oppressive heat before it finally starts to cool off a bit.

In the news this morning, Festival Foods gets sold, Robert Redford dies, more info on last week's Amber Alert in WI, the latest on the death of Trey Reed, and the newest details on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, including some disturbing details about the man who falsely confessed to the killing.

In sports, the Brewers beat the Angels last nig...

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September 16, 2025 • 94 mins

Busy Tuesday! Lots of stuff going on. We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show and we let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday.

Plus, what's on TV today/tonight and a very interesting story about Elton John!

In the news this morning, the latest on Charlie Kirk's assassination, new legislation introduced by Derrick Van Orden, another person announces their candidacy for Governor of Wisconsin, and deal to keep T...

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Back to work in this crazy heat!

Looking at cooler temps later this week!

In the news this morning, an updated on the murder of Charlie Kirk, last Friday's Amber Alert in WI has been canceled after the young girl was found safe, flood victims in Wisconsin can now seek FEMA assistance, and Mike Wolfe from "American Pickers" is hospitalized after a car crash

In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Cardinals this ...

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September 11, 2025 • 92 mins

What a crazy world we're living in.

We began the show this morning remembering 9/11 on the 24th anniversary of that tragic event. And continued with the disturbing news regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the latest information about what happened on the Utah Valley University campus yesterday.

In sports, the Brewers got swept by the Rangers yesterday, the Packers & Commanders open up Week 2 of the NFL season t...

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Here comes the heat! Into the 70's today & tomorrow…back into the 80's by the end of the week.

We talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show this morning and we let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday.

In the news, an update on a story from yesterday about a father in New Zealand who'd been living off the grid with his three children for the last four years, the horrific murder of Iryna Zarutska in North ...

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September 8, 2025 • 88 mins

Mondays after a weekend of football just feel different.

We've got some really nice weather ahead of us this week with a few showers possible tomorrow, but warm & sunny for the rest of the week.

In the news this morning, a couple of people hit on the massive Powerball jackpot this weekend, two Marquette La Crosse players were killed in a car wreck on Friday night by the campus, and a wild story about a fugitive father in N...

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