Tanner and Friends

98.9 THE BULL
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Comedy

Wake the Fun Up with Tanner & Friends. The PNW's hometown morning show. Catch up with 'Tanner & Friends' by downloading the daily replay.

  1. 22h ago

    9/15/26 - Pocket Knives, Fat T-Rex, Baja Blast, and More!

    Tanner and Friends celebrated National Double Cheeseburger Day by debating the earliest acceptable time to eat a burger, then checked in with Bull Nation on a Tuesday morning. Listeners shared workday routines, line dancing plans, early shifts, and positive intentions, while Tanner gave a shout-out to Seattle Humane’s Day of Giving, where donations were being tripled through midnight. The show’s news and entertainment updates included an Emmy recap, with The Pitt, Widows Bay, Hacks, The Diplomat, and The Late Show among the highlighted winners, plus news that Brooks & Dunn will receive the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the November CMA Awards. The crew also talked about a viral Florida distracted-driving crash involving a driver applying stick deodorant, prompting listeners to share their own wild driving stories. Daily good vibes featured a child independently getting on the school bus, a student bringing home a first perfect spelling score, a surprise paid-for coffee, and a Starbucks Snoopy collectible. Tanner also shared the story of Alicia, a woman who hoped to trade her horse, Pizza, for a car—until a stranger named Pete gave her a Range Rover for free so she could keep her horse. Danielle from Covington went four-for-five in Minute to Win It and won four Smoke on the Sound tasting tokens. The team then talked about the unusual items they carry everywhere: Claire’s pocket knife, Danielle’s work key card, and the practical value of being ready with a knife or multitool. Facebook Marketplace Price Is Right featured a $100 odd-shaped tortilla chip, a $40 Mariners “Hot Dogs From Heaven” hat, and a lightweight concrete “fat T-Rex” garden statue that made Claire so emotional she wanted to buy it immediately. Headline in a Haystack’s real story centered on a Tennessee woman who was arrested after a dispute over a supposedly suspended license, then received a Baja Blast Freeze from the officer during the ride. The show closed its mailbox segment with updates on Danielle’s aging CR-V “Carl,” Claire’s upcoming move, Tanner’s radio career stops in Santa Rosa and Fort Collins before returning to the Pacific Northwest, and Tanner and Cammy’s October 2027 Tacoma wedding plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 1d ago

    9/14/26 - Tradenation, Our Fantasy Football League, Breaking Down on I-5 and More!

    Tanner and Friends kicked off Monday, September 14 with National Coloring Day, with Tanner sharing how a coloring book helped him cope during a recent hospital stay related to his kidney health. Bull Nation checked in after a football-filled weekend, with listeners talking about the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, a Cody Johnson concert, kids’ football wins, and anticipation for Sturgill Simpson’s upcoming Climate Pledge Arena show. The show’s local and trending updates included Washington State Patrol looking into a car seen driving on the I-90 pedestrian/bike trail toward Seattle, 7-Eleven’s September 19 “Bring Your Own Cup” Slurpee event, and early progress toward renaming Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton. Tanner also featured Edmonds College’s Advanced Manufacturing Skill Center and its free, hands-on construction pre-apprenticeship program. Associate Director Sheila explained that adults 18 and older can learn fundamentals such as tool use, measuring, blueprint reading, and basic construction work, while building qualifications that can help with entry into union trade careers. Daily positive moments ranged from an easy morning with kids and a surprise full gas tank to finally putting away clean laundry. Tanner also highlighted University of Texas freshman Connor, who got a second chance at a College GameDay field-goal challenge, made a barefoot 33-yard kick for $1.2 million, and committed half of the prize—$600,000—to the education nonprofit Building Tomorrow. Kathy from Clearview went four-for-five in Minute to Win It and won four tasting tokens for Smoke on the Sound. The crew then asked listeners for the worst bets they had lost and brainstormed a funny—but preferably harmless—last-place consequence for the station’s fantasy football league. One listener recalled her brother having to dress up and sing “Dude Looks Like a Lady” at karaoke after losing his league. In Headline in a Haystack, the real “hotel horror” story involved a Florida couple who found a 25-year-old man hiding underneath their hotel bed after they had checked in and taken a nap. Multiple Bull Nation listeners correctly guessed the story. The show also turned to car-breakdown nightmares because Dancing Danielle was absent with radiator/coolant trouble. Stories included a shredded tire near Boeing Field after a Seahawks game, a breakdown in the middle lane of southbound I-5 during a heat wave, a car stalling on a ferry, and another stranded on 405 near Bellevue—where a friend spotted her from a helicopter overhead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. 4d ago

    9/11/26 - We Will Never Forget

    Tanner and Friends devoted this September 11 episode to remembrance on the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks. Tanner invited Bull Nation to share where they were when they learned the news, heard moving memories from listeners including a pharmacist, students, parents, educators, and a service member, and reflected on his own childhood memory of watching the coverage with his family before kindergarten. The show honored the 2,977 people killed, first responders, survivors, families, and service members affected by the attacks. The program also highlighted local Patriot Day observances around Western Washington, including ceremonies in Seattle, Edmonds, Issaquah, Oak Harbor, Stanwood, Bainbridge Island, Snohomish, and Everett. Trending items included Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Treasure Island adaptation and the CMA nominations, with Ella Langley earning multiple nods and Lainey Wilson set to host the awards in November. Listeners shared small Friday wins: green lights on the commute, a successful sourdough starter, a three-mile walk, and a planned fair-and-rodeo outing with family. Tanner also spotlighted Mesa police officers who raised money to replace a teen’s stolen homecoming dress. Danielle from Covington played Minute to Win It, missed a few tough questions but still received a four-pack of Evergreen Speedway tickets. Headline in a Haystack’s real story was the “bathroom vanity villains”: two men in Memphis allegedly stole a vanity, faucet, and countertop from a home under renovation, then fled by bicycle. Dancing Danielle correctly picked the story and extended her winning streak to six. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. 6d ago

    9/9/26 - Unproductive Songs, Playlist Psychology, Seahawks, and More!

    Tanner fired up Blue Wednesday ahead of the Seahawks’ season opener against the Patriots, rallied Bull Nation to send in their Seahawks gear, and previewed the banner ceremony, Pearl Jam’s guitarist performing the national anthem, and the 5:20 kickoff. He also covered Apple’s possible foldable iPhone reveal, Megan Patrick and Mitchell Tenpenny welcoming baby Ember James, and the most ridiculous surprise fees—from birthday-singalong charges to stair fees and package-locker costs. Good vibes included a new fridge delivery, free Seahawks bobbleheads, and a promising kidney-transplant study that gave Tanner some hope for his own journey. Darren from Snohomish played Minute to Win It and won Evergreen Speedway tickets, while the crew debated essential Seahawks game-day food, from wings and pizza to burgers, dogs, chips, and salsa. Playlist Psychology tried to profile Isabelle from a 360 number based on her favorite country songs, and Headline in a Haystack revealed the bizarre true story of a Texas man discovering through a work background check that his ex-fiancée had secretly married him five years earlier. The show also explored the surprising finding that Morgan Wallen may be the biggest productivity killer on office playlists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Sep 8

    9/8/26 - Fall, Prison Pants, Ambulances, and More!

    Tanner welcomed Bull Nation back from Labor Day weekend with Star Trek Day, roll call, and a look at the first real fall weather rolling into Western Washington. He covered the Tulalip Tribes’ early talks about helping bring the Seattle SuperSonics back—possibly with an arena near Marysville—plus Dairy Queen’s 55-step Blizzard-making robot, North, and Lainey Wilson returning to host the 60th annual CMA Awards. The big debate: should cursive still be taught in schools, or is it just “founding father font”? Good vibes featured first-day-of-school wins, fall weather excitement, and a young student who rallied her community to collect 800 school supplies for classmates. Lisa from Arlington earned a perfect Minute to Win It score and Evergreen Speedway tickets, while the crew embraced fall with talk of football, pumpkin patches, changing leaves, and the PNW’s actual seasons. Facebook Marketplace Price Is Right brought a doggy wedding dress, prison-issued work pants, and Converse high-top flip-flops, while Headline in a Haystack revealed the real story of a man who stole an ambulance from a Nashville medical center because he needed a ride home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Sep 4

    9/4/26 - Labor Day, Do the Puyallup, Mailbox, and More!

    Tanner kicked off National Wildlife Day with Bull Nation roll call and a reminder to enjoy the long weekend, then covered the $1 million bail set for the teen accused of starting the deadly Chelan Hills Fire, record-high Labor Day gas prices, and the replacement of Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star after it was vandalized. He opened phones for the weirdest jobs listeners have ever had, from gluing boxes all day to being paid to go on a fake date, while Tanner shared his own summer cleaning crawl spaces and occasionally fighting possums and raccoons. Good vibes included little Parker’s NICU progress, a dog staying in the room during vacuuming, and Tacoma Humane caring for more than 500 cats after a major rescue. Zach from Tumwater played Minute to Win It and won Washington State Fair tickets, then Tanner and Claire went full fair mode—talking Extreme Scream, scones, earthquake burgers, pig races, new food finds, and Washington agriculture. Claire also faced a country-star voice challenge, while Headline in a Haystack revealed that thieves used fraudulent paperwork to steal 1,602 cases—or roughly 40,000 pounds—of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer from a California distributor. The crew wrapped by hyping their Mariners suite night with Tanner, Claire, Danielle, and Kami. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Sep 3

    9/3/26 - Beer, Bobcats in Kirkland, and More!

    Tanner kicked off a wet, slippery PNW morning with a reminder to slow down on the roads, then covered Bellevue’s new pedestrian-safety app pilot, Apple Maps’ naming change for Lake Ontario, and Kane Brown and Shania Twain’s upcoming collaboration, “Boots.” The crew also talked about minivans becoming cool again, with younger drivers embracing the sliding doors, extra space, and the ever-popular Toyota Sienna. Good vibes included Jennifer from Puyallup making the final payment on $25,000 in credit-card debt and a Spokane server who lost her home in the wildfires receiving a $1,000 tip from California firefighters. Kaylee from Shelton played Minute to Win It and won Washington State Fair tickets, then the show got wild with a Kirkland bobcat breaking into a home through an open window, airplane seats and an electric Cinderella carriage on Facebook Marketplace Price Is Right, and Headline in a Haystack’s tale of a man who stole beer right before his court appearance—then got arrested again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Sep 2

    9/2/26 - Vancouver Getaway, Seahawks Jerseys, Back-to-School, and More!

    Tanner brought the crew together for a back-to-school slang test, decoding everything from “rizz” and “cap” to “chud,” “mog,” “sigma,” and the mysterious “6-7.” He also shared Tim McGraw’s wild first-job story of getting fired alongside Kenny Chesney from a Nashville hot-dog stand, prompting everyone to swap their own humble beginnings—from Tanner’s “Doughboy” days at Little Caesars to Claire’s time as a blueberry mascot, Danielle frosting cakes at Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Keith working as a grocery-store night stalker. The show’s good vibes featured a massive Luke Combs flyaway win for Xenia from Monroe, who scored airfare, hotel, and tickets for a Vancouver, B.C. show with Avery Anna, plus a 101-year-old Navy veteran skydiving for his birthday. Patty from Port Orchard played Minute to Win It and still landed Washington State Fair tickets, while the crew tested their teen-slang knowledge, debated the best first jobs, and played Headline in a Haystack with a Florida woman trying to drive away while her car was already hooked to a repo truck. Tanner also finally picked his Seahawks jersey for the season, and the studio began plotting which Seahawks jersey Dancing Danielle will have to wear as the show’s resident 49ers fan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Wake the Fun Up with Tanner & Friends. The PNW's hometown morning show. Catch up with 'Tanner & Friends' by downloading the daily replay.

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  • Creator
    98.9 THE BULL
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright © 2026 Hubbard Seattle LLC. All rights reserved.
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