ROCK MORNINGS

Brian Simpson
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Weekly

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

  1. 7h ago

    Have you ever had an unexplained experience? Brian gets in on a High-Low board. What's the payment/punishment for this year's Pigskin Picks?

    I feel like I did everything & then some this weekend. And I've got even more to do this afternoon. Thankfully, it's supposed to stay dry…because I MUST mow the lawn today. I was planning on doing it this weekend, but we were too busy & there was so much rain yesterday that I never got a chance to get to it. Hopefully you had a great weekend, as well. In the news this morning, a deadly boat capsize by the State of Liberty, Ben "Cooter" Jones dies, the Powerball jackpot is reaching towards a new record, legendary basketball coach Don Nelson died at age 86, a recall on a popular green powder, and what's on the ballot tomorrow in Wisconsin! In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Twins this weekend…even as Cooper Pratt & Joey Ortiz are injured, Ty Gibbs won in Iowa yesterday, the NFL pre-season officially starts later this week, Laremy Tunsil is out for an extended period of time, Teddy Bridgewater retires, and Max Scherzer is now 10th on the MLB's all-time strikeouts list! We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, an actress from the "Harry Potter" movies talks about how much money she's been making on OnlyFans. Cool story about a kid with autism who wanted to go trick-or-treating on his birthday, a Wendy's employee who's going to Yale thanks to some help from his bosses at the fast food restaurant, and a kid in Maryland just made a very special cake. Elsewhere in sports, a recap of the Pro Football HOF induction ceremony…some wild times in the WNBA with a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham, a rescinded tech on Caitlin Clark, and former NBA players are now declaring for the WNBA draft. Plus, another scandal for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Have you ever had an unexplained experience?? You're not alone!!! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who broke into a plane so he could take a nap, a woman in Wisconsin who got naked & stole an ambulance, a new rule at Cornell University after some students butchered a bear in a shared kitchen space on campus, another #FloridaMan who allegedly abused some kittens as punishment for his daughter, and a mom who researched "how long does meth stay in breast milk". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Have you ever had an unexplained experience? Brian gets in on a High-Low board. What's the payment/punishment for this year's Pigskin Picks?

  2. 3d ago

    A new "Karen of the Day". Doc's Racing Report. The perfect temp for sleeping.

    Ah….Friday. Busy weekend ahead with some live wrestling tonight, a Rock Stop tomorrow, Irish Fest tomorrow night, and a baby shower on Sunday. Weather should be cooperative for outdoor activities except for tonight…as there's showers & thunderstorms in the forecast. In the news this morning, a bunch of flock cameras are getting cut down & stolen across the country, a vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt, Miss North Carolina is stripped of her crown, an update on Perez Hilton, and a QVC host has an all-time slip-up on air! In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates again yesterday to take three out of four from Pittsburgh, the NFL Hall of Fame game was actually pretty exciting last night, a look at next week's preseason schedule, contracts for running backs Jahmyr Gibbs & Jonathan Taylor, Scott Steiner's kid gets suspended by the NFL, and a cool addition to the upcoming MLB Field of Dreams game. We let you know what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Honey Boo-Boo's sister is now on OnlyFans, a GTA 6 teaser is coming to Netflix & YouTube, and women are getting horny for the new "Wicker Man" movie. Cool story about a shelter cat that was using a makeshift wheelchair but recently got a major upgrade. And a bride was trying to shoo a bee when her ring fell off & got lost…but thanks to a dude with a metal detector, she was reunited with the ring before the reception even got started. A new "Karen of the Day" is really mad about a kid's birthday cake. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. Elsewhere in sports, new info on the investigation into Kawhi Leonard, the USA Women's Basketball roster is announced, a substitute teacher does a fantastic job in the broadcast booth, and a woman at a Yankees game gets hit by a flying baseball bat and is now suing for a LOT of money. What's the perfect temp for sleeping?? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mayor in North Carolina who was arrested on drug charges, a guy who works at a gym stole a member's credit card & bought some beer & BBQ with it, a #FloridaMom who was using her 9 year-old daughter to help her steal from Target, and a person who was dressing up as the grim reaper and staring at patients in a hospital gets arrested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A new "Karen of the Day". Doc's Racing Report. The perfect temp for sleeping.

  3. 4d ago

    Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Peak happiness. Drum circles.

    Spooky this morning with a bunch of fog settling in. Should warm up later and be rather nice. Look for some showers & possible thunderstorms tomorrow night, however. It's Hypothetical Thursday…where we ask each other hypothetical questions. Jean went first this morning and her question for Brian was: " " Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could get $50,000 in cash for every inch of height you lose…how tall would you be?" Office Cora also joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. And we also sang "Happy Birthday" to her as she celebrated her b-day earlier this week. In the news this morning, an update on the Nolan Wells case, a recall on jalapenos, the latest on Perez Hilton, a non-profit in Wisconsin bails out a bunch of the Madison protestors, and have you seen the Jiu Jitsu nurse??? In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates again last night, a new winner at the WSOP, a Mets rookie does the Superhero landing after his first career strikeout, Stefon Diggs is signing with the Commanders, Jalon Walker's season is over, and Aaron Donald is getting closer to making a comeback in the NFL. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today. Plus, the Queens of the Stone Age had a complaint line, Charlie Sheen is launching a podcast, Disney has already sold all the Super Bowl ads, and a new documentary about OJ Simpson's failed "Juiced" show is coming out. A guy who survived a shark attack in the Bahamas is welcomed home by his friends & neighbors, and a 64 year-old father of five just graduated nursing school after attending alongside his son! Do you know when the average person reaches PEAK happiness??? It's apparently age 47. Elsewhere in sports, LIV golf apparently has new funding, Justin Herbert & Madison Beer can't keep their hands off each other at Chargers practice, and the Akron Zips have a unique contest for their season ticket holders. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who tried to kill a teenager because of a lobster diving spot, a doorbell camera that captured a 15 year-old kid in a clown costume who's accused of murder, a poster created by A.I. wins a contest at the Ohio State Fair and people are PISSED, a guy on a rollercoaster gets hit in the face with a shoe, a truck hauling a porta-potty leaks TP all over the highway, and a mom in Texas who left her kids at home to drive to her boyfriends house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Peak happiness. Drum circles.

  4. 5d ago

    One Gotta Go Wednesday. Sex in an IKEA. Bizarre traditions at county fairs. The end of an era in the NHL.

    Holy Hump Day, Batman! We are loaded this morning as we head towards the weekend. In the news, the latest on the clean-up of the encampment in Madison, Kelly Osbourne posts & deletes some "cryptic" stuff on social media, a recall on nut butter sold at Walmart, Bryan Kohberger is looking for a new attorney, a Space-X rocket is going to crash into the moon today In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates last night, Bijan Robinson…Zay Flowers…and Darnell Wright all signed contract extensions yesterday, Brock Lesnar announces his retirement on the Pat McAfee show, the NASCAR Clash is moving back to Daytona in 2027, and the NCAAF pre-season rankings are released. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Zac Brown killed on Family Feud last night, and a celebrity version of "The Voice" is coming. The Autumn Kings played Rock Fest a couple of weeks ago…but it's what happened AFTER that show that's making news right now. And a woman's pet chihuahua might have been the reason she was able to find out she had breast cancer! On Hump Days, we play "One Gotta Go" Wednesday…and it's a choice between four popular social media sites. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. or Snapchat. Which one are you getting rid of forever???? Elsewhere in sports, the NHL is getting rid of the amateur EBUG next season, Cleveland's WNBA team gets a name, a parrot attacks a soccer team, a longtime Boston College radio team gets fired by the new head coach, and a scandal at the Tour de France Femmes! County Fairs have a long history of amazing food, local & national music acts, various forms of entertainment….and plenty of other weird traditions. Here's a list of some of the more interesting things that happen at county fairs across America. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dad who pretended to be his 11 year-old daughter on TikTok so he could attempt to kill her alleged rapist, a #Florida restaurant that launches a nude dining experience, a couple in Taiwan that were busted having sex in an IKEA, and a Canadian woman who got pulled over and had TWELVE fake IDs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    One Gotta Go Wednesday. Sex in an IKEA. Bizarre traditions at county fairs. The end of an era in the NHL.

  5. 6d ago

    Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. What do you hate the most about going grocery shopping? A chainsaw-wielding robot centaur!

    Cooling off a bit today & tomorrow with high temps in the mid-to-upper 70's. Gonna get some more pavers laid for the firepit! On the show today, we talked about the things we hate when we go grocery shopping, and Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk Packer training camp and the Brewers moves at the MLB trade deadline. In the news this morning, the bodies of two missing kayakers from Chicago are found, the Mayor of Madison demands that the encampment comes down, a Wisconsin man took his helicopter to the sporting goods store to avoid traffic, Christina Applegate gets out of the hospital, Aaron Rodgers goes after Anthony Fauci, and there have now been a couple of deaths from the diarrhea lettuce. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Pirates last night, the Miz hated the mound in Los Angeles, the NFL Hall of Fame game is on Thursday and the HOF induction happens this weekend, and Notre Dame & USC are renewing their rivalry. We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. "Spider Man: Brand New Day" officially broke the opening weekend box office record, but one theater had to be evacuated after somebody let out a hellacious fart. Ozzfest might be returning in 2027…Zac Brown gives away cruise tickets to an entire crowd at Fenway Park…and Lollapalooza included a bag filled with pee getting carried around like a crowd-surfer. A doctor in Brazil is helping kids that are going in for surgery so it's not so intimidating…and a dog from Pennsylvania is found in Wisconsin! Elsewhere in sports, the head coach for the US men's National Team is sticking around for awhile, UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has passed away, the injuries at 49er's training camp continue to pile up, and the Triple Crown might not be a "thing" anymore. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new mom who found a bunch of old clothes in a box of diapers, a #FloridaMan who killed his own kid with a leaf blower, a chainsaw-carrying centaur robot, a daycare worker who's accused of dragging a kid across the floor, and a guy in Minnesota who was trying to stop kids from riding their bikes through his yard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. What do you hate the most about going grocery shopping? A chainsaw-wielding robot centaur!

  6. Aug 3

    Jean returns from Boston. The best state fairs for food. How much time do parents spend carting their kids around?

    Welcome back!!! Jean returns from her family vacation to Boston and tells us all about her trip. Plus, Brian recaps his weekend…including the Megadeth show on Friday! In the news this morning, the latest on that deadly shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho over the weekend, a recall on certain Ford vehicles, a possible class-action lawsuit for anyone who got sick from the diarrhea lettuce, two of the ransom notes for Nancy Guthrie are released, Linda Blair's home is searched by animal control officers, Vincent Pastore died over the weekend, and a #FloridaWoman gets kicked off a plane for preaching about Jesus. In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Angels this weekend, the Packers welcome Tucker Kraft back to the practice field at training camp, Zach Tom is changing his name, the Packers also introduced a new sensory activation vehicle at Lambeau, Kelsey Plum gets traded, and Ricky Pearsall's season is over. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Jonah Hill's been training in jiu jitsu and is looking to kick some ass…and speaking of kicking ass, "Spider Man: Brand New Day" kicked ALL the ass at the box office this weekend. Plus, Charlie Hunnam reveals what he did to get his mind right after playing Ed Gein in that series on Netflix. Cool story about a bunch of book lovers who helped a local library move to it's new location by forming a human chain. And a man who lost a bunch of tools after his truck got struck by lightning got a kind gesture from his son. The MN, WI, and IA state fairs are coming up and they are the top three for fair food according to Yelp. Elsewhere in sports, the FIFA sell-off is not happening after all, Tony Romo is getting replaced by JJ Watt on CBS, Harrison Bader FA & FO'd, and Cam Skattebo is going to do less blackflips. We talked about average summer spending and how much time parents spend carting their kids around. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Pennsylvania who was stealing thousands of dollars worth of Little Debbie snacks, rotting fish sauce in Canada, a hospital that hired a metal band to perform for a sick patient, & a guy who tried to smuggle a bunch of drugs under his toupee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jean returns from Boston. The best state fairs for food. How much time do parents spend carting their kids around?

  7. Jul 31

    Things to look forward to in August. Doc's Racing Report. Naked man in the ceiling!

    It's Friday. It's Megadeth day. Let's f'ing GOOOOOOOO!!!! Yes, Megadeth & Obituary are at the La Crosse Center tonight and you can still get tickets at the door. Gates open at 5pm and music should start around 7pm. Don't miss Megadeth before they retire from touring FOREVER!!! On this show this morning, we played a bunch of Megadeth tunes to get pumped for the show tonight…and we gazed into the future at some things to look forward to in the month of August. Including movies, TV shows, sporting events, & holidays. Doc joined me just after 8am for this week's racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. In the news this morning, a recall on rechargeable hand warmers, Mandela Barnes drops out of the WI Governor's race, a man gets 15 years in prison for supplying his son the gun used to kill two students & two teachers, the Army has been testing a new weapon with a badass name, In sports, the Brewers are in LA to take on the Angels tonight, more info on the Tony Romo DUI arrest, Deebo Samuel gets a contract extension, Lebron is going to be filming his entire season with the 76ers for an upcoming documentary, and UEFA is going to boycott all FIFA competitions. Let you know what's on TV & streaming this weekend along with what's new in theaters. Plus, Greg Brady joins the Smashing Pumpkins on-stage for a Brady Bunch classic. And a "Clueless" sequel is in the works with Alicia Silverstone on-board. Fantastic story about a postal worker who helped save a baby's life thanks to her years of medical training, and a young Leukemia patient is going viral for her unique decorations while in the hospital. Elsewhere in sports, Paige Bueckers & Angel Reese won't face any discipline from the WNBA over a friend wager made on video, one of the co-owners of the Seattle Storm gets in trouble with the league, the PGA is going to air an announcer-free stream of it's upcoming tournament, and a TOPPS Shohei Ohtani card just sold for a LOT of money. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a three year-old kid who snuck out of his house & walked a half mile to grandma's, a naked man hiding in the ceiling of a plasma donation center, a kid who got suspended from school because he bit his sandwich into the shape of a gun, a #FloridaMan who admits it's him on video committing a crime, Aldi was trying to sell four ice cubes for $5, and a woman gets mad about her drive-thru wait at a KFC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Things to look forward to in August. Doc's Racing Report. Naked man in the ceiling!

  8. Jul 30

    Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Pleading the fif. Fireball sneaks.

    In case you missed it, the Megadeth show at the Southside Oktoberfest grounds tomorrow night is moving down the street a bit & is now happening inside the La Crosse Center. Find all the info here. Obviously, the threat of rain with some possible lightning and heavy winds can seriously affect any outdoor event, so moving the show to the Center makes a ton of sense. Also in the news this morning, a nationwide recall on eyedrops, accusations by multiple women against Jared Leto, the Mayor of St. Paul is being investigated, Dr. Fauci pleads the fifth, Afroman is suing, and a ban on Roomba vacuums. In sports, the Brewers got shellacked by the Giants last night, an update on yesterday's training camp injuries, the latest on Mia Bieniemy, and Ahman Green announces that he's got Parkinson's. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight, and discussed Ben Affleck's big win on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" last night. If you're looking for something cool to do this coming Halloween, you might want to go to Universal Studios. Three women in a car flew off an overpass and ended up landing upside-down & trapped in the vehicle until a bunch of strangers came to their rescue. And a young lifeguard is a hero after saving a young boy from drowning. It's Hypothetical Thursday and with Jean in Boston, I asked you the question this morning: "If the Purge was real, would you participate or lock down with your family/friends/neighbors?" Office Cora also joined me just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend…and her hypothetical question for me was: " " Elsewhere in sports, Macklin Celebrini signs a massive contract, Plaxico Burress compares his time in prison to playing with the Jets, and a professional golfer ends up in the wrong country after looking for some Korean BBQ. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who Googled "Does God Forgive Murderers" before actually killing someone, Fireball's new sneakers, the robot that was supposed to help teachers at a school in NY isn't happening afterall, a man accuses his partner of cheating on him with a very specific sex toy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Pleading the fif. Fireball sneaks.
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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

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  • Creator
    Brian Simpson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    790
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mid-West Family La Crosse
  • Show Website
    ROCK MORNINGS

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