Tanner and Friends

98.9 THE BULL
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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.

  1. 20h ago

    10/9/26 - Dolly Parton Biopic, Trick-or-Treaters in the PNW, E-Bikes, + More

    Tanner and Friends kicked off Friday, October 9, with National Leif Erikson Day, Blue Friday spirit, and Bull Nation’s weekend plans. Trent from Bremerton checked in before school and shared his excitement for Peninsula High School’s homecoming, while other listeners looked forward to Antoine Tyler, Billy Strings, pumpkin patches, and time with family. The show covered a Bellevue theft investigation involving an improvised explosive device, retailers stocking up ahead of holiday shopping, and reports of a possible Dolly Parton biopic. Tanner, Dancin’ Danielle, and Chaos Coordinator Claire debated who should portray Dolly, with suggestions including Carrie Underwood, Sabrina Carpenter, Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff, Lily James, Lainey Wilson, and Reese Witherspoon. Tanner favored Miley because of her personal connection to Dolly. A social media degree sparked another big conversation. Tanner discussed an Arizona State program covering content creation, video production, podcasting, branding, and audience building, then asked whether studying to become an influencer is worth the cost. Bull Nation weighed in on the difference between chasing internet fame and learning practical marketing skills, while Tanner reflected on how much social media has become part of his own job. Good vibes included birthday dinners, grandparent time, a dryer repaired with a $14 part, and two sisters finding each other at a softball tournament after growing up 400 miles apart. Samantha and Cheyenne discovered their connection after someone noticed their resemblance, then learned they shared the same sports, positions, and even jersey number six. Monique from Tulalip went four for five in Minute to Win It and won Luke Bryan tickets for herself and her partner Shane. She correctly answered questions about Tacoma, orcas, butterflies, and Jupiter, with Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” being the one that got away. Tanner asked for help making his house a Halloween destination after years without a single trick or treater. The crew suggested advertising full size candy bars, compared traditional trick or treating with trunk or treat events, and heard about Ed from Bremerton’s reverse trick or treating tradition of driving his hearse around to hand out candy. Tanner just wants someone to show up so he is not sitting in costume with a bowl of candy all by himself again. Headline in a Haystack revealed the story of a suspected phone thief in London who fled on an electric bike, jumped into a shallow pond, and tossed away phones while trying to escape. Police arrested him and recovered six suspected stolen phones from the water. Danielle picked the correct headline, and Dan from Fife extended his winning streak to three. 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

    10/8/26 - Muse is Freaky, Donuts, and BULLfessions

    Tanner and Friends celebrated National Salmon Day with a very PNW debate about the best way to cook salmon. Tanner shared his love for cedar plank grilling, while Monique from Tulalip described cooking salmon on cedar sticks over an open fire on the beach. Bull Nation checked in with long weekend plans, foggy commutes, line dancing, and appreciation for the last stretch of sunshine before the rain returns. The show covered an explosion outside Tacoma’s Bad Boys Bail Bonds that damaged the front door while people were inside, with no injuries reported. Other updates included NASCAR painting Charlotte Motor Speedway’s pit wall pink for breast cancer awareness and a preview of the Netflix movie Heartland, with soundtrack contributions from Jennifer Nettles, Carly Pearce, Carter Faith, and Margo Price. The crew invited listeners to confess the little things they secretly judge other people for, from bright phone screens and overly fast windshield wipers to overgrown yards. Tanner’s biggest complaint was people playing videos or taking speakerphone calls loudly in public, especially when he is sitting beside them during dialysis and cannot escape the noise. Good vibes included a brisket finishing on time, a dog finally mastering the dog door, a child catching his first fish, and an Edmonds Waterfront Center supporter celebrating an 80th birthday by donating $80,000. The center’s gala raised more than half a million dollars for community programs. Barbie from Bremerton then went four for five in Minute to Win It and won Luke Bryan tickets for herself and her daughter. Seth the IT MVP joined Tanner for a debate about AI assistants and privacy. Would saving time be worth giving an assistant access to your calendar, messages, email, and banking information? The conversation covered automated shopping, booking vacations, cybersecurity concerns, and whether technology should handle chores rather than take over the parts of life people actually enjoy. Facebook Marketplace Price Is Right featured a $75 silicone pimple popping head, a $20 rusty ambulance gurney, and a $400 nightstand decorated to look like a birthday cake. Danielle wanted the pimple popper, Claire saw potential in the gurney, and Cammy texted Tanner demanding that he buy the pimple popping head for her. Headline in a Haystack revealed the story of a 68 year old Indiana woman doing donuts on a courthouse lawn. The mailbox segment revisited Tanner’s refusal to brave a haunted fair attraction, shared how to find tickets for Antoine Tyler’s December 11 show, and sparked a Dick’s Drive In versus Taco Time debate. Tanner also invited Bull Nation to reach out about visiting the studio for a tourV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. 2d ago

    10/7/26 - PNW Corn Mazes, Playlist Psychology, and Bad Getaways

    Tanner is back LIVE in the studio today after a weird dialysis side effect kept him away yesterday, and he is feeling great! Tanner and Friends celebrated National Coffee with a Cop Day as Bull Nation checked in with birthday wishes for Carrie’s grandson Kaden, vacation updates, line dancing plans, and plenty of encouragement for Tanner. The show discussed Washington State Ferries returning to normal service after staffing shortages caused widespread cancellations, the rising cost of Halloween costumes, and the end of Ella Langley’s lengthy run at number one. Tanner also worked through a list of signs you are officially not young anymore, including early bedtimes, choosing restaurants based on parking, making noises when sitting down, and secretly celebrating canceled plans. Good vibes included Ed from Bremerton preparing his backyard patio, a father choosing basketball with his daughter over doing the dishes, finally booking an overdue dentist appointment, and finishing a book instead of scrolling. Tanner shared the moving story of Lisa donating a kidney to her husband Giovanni just before their 20th anniversary, followed by the couple renewing their vows in the hospital with their daughters present. The story hit close to home as Tanner reflected on his own kidney journey and the importance of having someone beside you. Brad from Graham took on Minute to Win It and won Luke Bryan tickets for himself and his girlfriend, even though a few questions about Washington geography and rainbow colors proved tricky. Spooky season took over as Tanner, Dancin’ Danielle, and Chaos Coordinator Claire shared haunted corn maze memories, from startled guests swinging candy buckets to an accidental bonk with a plastic bat. The crew compared favorites including Stalker Farms in Snohomish, Maris Farms in Buckley, and Rutledge Haunted Maze near Olympia, while Tanner admitted he might prefer waiting outside with the kettle corn. Playlist Psychology challenged the crew to identify mystery listener Megan from her favorite songs by John Morgan, Stella Lefty, and Tucker Wetmore. Megan turned out to be a 32 year old accounting specialist at a dealership, a mother of two, and a Dodge Durango driver. Wilson and Danielle tied for the win. Headline in a Haystack revealed the real story of a suspect hiding in a department store ceiling before dropping onto a mattress placed below by emergency responders. After trying to run, he was taken into custody. Jim from Bellingham, Dan from Fife, and Amy from Tacoma correctly picked the headline and joined the scoreboard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. 4d ago

    10/5/26 - Bitin' List, Modern Luxuries, Philly Cheesesteak's, and More!

    Tanner and Friends celebrated World Teachers Day by honoring the educators who make a real difference. Tanner gave a personal shoutout to Mr. Sirl, his former theater teacher at Puyallup High School, while Bull Nation shared appreciation for teachers and the memorable excuses students have used for unfinished homework. The show covered a Snohomish River fishing closure through November 1 because officials are concerned about low coho returns in the river. Tanner also shared Nike’s new sterling silver swoosh jewelry line and an upcoming CMA television special, CMA Presents: I Will Always Love You, celebrating Dolly Parton on October 21. The two hour special will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides free books to young children. Listeners discussed the luxuries from childhood that are ordinary today, including TV remotes, household computers, dishwashers, multiple televisions, microwaves, washers and dryers, ice makers, long distance calling, and even going out to McDonald’s. Good vibes included a Navy sister returning home after nearly two years away, a son home between assignments, a parent returning to Nutcracker rehearsals with her dancing daughter, friends reuniting in Mrs. Roper costumes, and a wedding saved by hospital staff. John and Diane were on the way to get their marriage certificate notarized when John had to go to the ER, so nurses, patients, and staff found a notary, flowers, cupcakes, sparkling grape juice, paper rings, and a just married sign to help the couple get married in an exam room. Erin from Carnation scored a perfect five out of five on Minute to Win It and won Luke Bryan tickets. He correctly answered gravity, orcas, the Country Music Association, duet, and Lake Washington. The crew asked teachers and former students for the wildest homework excuses. A retired teacher recalled a student who claimed she and her sister had accidentally swapped backpacks, while Caitlyn from Auburn confirmed that her dog really did eat her homework and she brought proof before redoing the assignment. After Tanner saw Tyler Childers at Climate Pledge Arena, the crew started a Biting List conversation based on Childers’ dislike of people who leave shopping carts out. Tanner’s top grievance was abandoned grocery carts, Danielle chose slow drivers in the far left lane, and Bull Nation added leaving trash behind, failing to use turn signals, and being rude to servers. Headline in a Haystack revealed the true story of a Philadelphia man who turned himself in after throwing a cheesesteak at a manager named Tom at Pat’s in South Philly. The dispute started after the customer tore apart his own sandwich, complained about it, threw it at the manager, and left. Police charged the man with harassment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Oct 2

    10/2/26 - First Jobs, Facebook Marketplace, Spells, and More!

    Tanner and Friends celebrated National Custodian Day by thanking the people who keep schools, workplaces, and public facilities clean and running. Bull Nation checked in for Friday with weekend plans that included craft fair preparations, a Florida family visit, a kinetic sculpture race in Port Townsend, line dancing at Craven Farms, and travel across the Puget Sound region. The show gave listeners a traffic warning for a beautiful but construction heavy fall weekend. I 5 express lanes were set to close in both directions through Monday morning, eastbound State Route 520 was closing between I 5 and Montlake, and additional reductions were planned around Interstate 405 in Tukwila. Tanner also shared that Peacock greenlit a new Fast and Furious television series for 2028 and that Miranda Lambert released her new album, Crisco, while helping open Nashville’s new live music venue, The Truth. Trade Nation featured John from Auburn Car Repair and Off Road, a family owned local shop serving drivers since 1996. He encouraged drivers to stay ahead of fall and winter maintenance by checking oil, brakes, tires, windshield wipers, and exterior lights. He also explained why do it yourself electrical and automotive repair videos can sometimes leave customers with bigger problems than they started with. Good vibes included folding laundry the day it was washed, sticking to a Costco shopping list, paying off a small credit card, and the story of 94 year old Donald Harrison wing walking at 1,500 feet and roughly 120 miles per hour to raise money for his London nursing home. Justin from Concrete scored a perfect five out of five on Minute to Win It and won Riley Green tickets for himself and his wife. His answers included green, the Evergreen State, Dierks Bentley, Hogwarts, and Grey’s Anatomy. He also shared that the couple is expecting their first baby in November. The crew discussed Seattle’s minimum wage increase to $22.14 per hour beginning January 1, then asked Bull Nation to remember their first job pay. Listeners recalled starting wages ranging from $1.60 an hour to around $14 an hour, with Tanner remembering his Little Caesars job at about $7.23 an hour. Facebook Marketplace Price Is Right featured a $120 shopping cart turned pull wagon, a $2,000 retro McDonald’s sign, and a $30,000 life size Thomas the Tank Engine replica. Claire and Tanner chose the pull wagon as their favorite, while Danielle picked the McDonald’s sign. Headline in a Haystack’s real story involved an Illinois woman who lost $4,150 after paying an online witch to cast a spell on her boyfriend. The supposed spell caster took her money and then allegedly demanded more cash in exchange for keeping the plan secret from the boyfriend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Oct 1

    10/1/26 - Antwane Tyler Hangs Out and Drops a Huge Announcement

    Tanner and Friends welcomed October with National Pumpkin Spice Day, explaining that the familiar flavor is usually a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and other warm spices rather than actual pumpkin. Bull Nation checked in for the first day of spooky season with breast cancer awareness reminders, line dancing plans, traffic updates, and support for Tim from JBLM as he completed his final VA evaluation before transitioning out of the Army after 15 years. The show shared a bear safety reminder after a black bear appeared in a Woodinville neighborhood near Cottage Lake. Tanner advised listeners near wooded areas to secure garbage, keep pet food indoors, remove bird feeders, and give bears plenty of space. Other news included Netflix’s upcoming three part documentary about Matthew Perry, titled The One About Matthew Perry, and a CMA Foundation partnership with Lainey Wilson and Washington native Zach Top to invest $10,000 in music education programs, including Taylor’s Camp at the Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival. Tanner and Claire revisited their Jetsons moment discussion after Tanner spotted a Tesla autonomous taxi on the Ship Canal Bridge. The crew debated whether driverless vehicles belong on the road alongside human drivers, whether autonomous planes would ever feel safe, and how targeted ads, robotic surgery, and high tech vending machines can make everyday life feel like the future. Good vibes included a well deserved morning of rest after little sleep, finding three forgotten hoodies while cleaning a truck, cooking at home four nights in a row, and more than 135,000 shelter pets finding homes during the Clear the Shelters campaign. The campaign also raised about $500,000 to support shelters and their lifesaving work. Antwane Tyler joined Tanner in the studio to celebrate his upcoming Grand Ole Opry debut on November 13. The Washington born country artist, known for his Who Says the PNW Ain’t Country message, also announced a hometown show at Baba Yaga in Seattle’s Pioneer Square on December 11. Tanner and Friends invited Bull Nation to join the country night, with plans for line dancing, permanent jewelry, and plenty of holiday spirit. Headline in a Haystack’s true story involved a Colorado man who allegedly drove through a golf course fence, abandoned his truck, stole a golf cart, and led police on a 25 minute chase around the Cheyenne Country Club in Wyoming. The show’s mailbox segment also celebrated Claire’s new home and much shorter commute, while Tanner shared encouraging news about his health. His autoimmune condition is close to remission, with 29 of 30 requirements reportedly complete before he can move ahead in the kidney transplant process See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Sep 30

    9/30/26 - Billionaire Challenge, Rewatch Party, Flu SZN + More!

    Tanner and Friends marked National Chewing Gum Day by reflecting on 9,000 year old birch tar gum and kicked off Wednesday with Bull Nation roll call. Listeners shared plans for elk hunting, line dancing, salmon days, super nachos, family remembrance, remote work, and much needed rest after overnight shifts. The show covered a 4.2 magnitude earthquake near the Kitsap and Pierce County line that rattled windows and homes across Western Washington, from Seattle and Tacoma through Olympia and the Kitsap Peninsula. Tanner also shared news about a Game of Thrones theatrical prequel, Aegon’s Conquest, planned for June 2029, and Lady A singer Charles Kelley opening up about his multiple myeloma diagnosis while continuing to record and perform. A major conversation centered on the most rewatchable television shows after the New York Times ranked Breaking Bad as the best TV show of the 21st century so far. Tanner chose Ted Lasso and King of the Hill, while Bull Nation named Friends, Supernatural, Criminal Minds, Law and Order SVU, Big Bang Theory, Parks and Recreation, The Office, Grey’s Anatomy, Yellowstone, Bob’s Burgers, Superstore, and more. Good vibes included a sailor coming home after graduating from Navy school, a new job starting after months of searching, a major home savings goal reached, and five year old Deva raising nearly $1,500 for Honor Flight Syracuse with a lemonade stand. Her fundraiser helps veterans travel to Washington, DC, to visit the memorials built in their honor. Kelsey from Covington played Minute to Win It and won Riley Green tickets for herself and her boyfriend Justice on his birthday. She correctly identified octagons, baby goats, and British Columbia, but missed the Walla Walla sweet onion and Sam Hunt. The crew asked listeners for home cold and flu remedies as the season begins. Suggestions included sleep, a hot shower, sweating it out under heavy blankets, pho and Coca Cola, NyQuil with ginger ale, and an unusual family tradition involving onions, Vicks VapoRub, tube socks, and a microwave. The Billionaire Challenge sparked a debate about whether people would accept $6 million from a billionaire to leave their partner. Tanner and most Bull Nation listeners said love is worth more than money, while others argued that $6 million is life changing or that they would take the cash and find a way to keep the relationship. Headline in a Haystack revealed the real story of an Arizona man who allegedly impersonated a police officer, then called actual police for backup after pulling over a Tesla. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Sep 29

    9-29-26 - CyberCab, Moving Struggles, Hot Dog Cake + More!

    Tanner and Friends celebrated National Coffee Day by asking Bull Nation for the best coffee spots around the Pacific Northwest and swapping coffee spill disasters. Tanner had two of his own, dropping a mug in his kitchen and later spilling coffee across the backseat of his car, while listeners shared stories of coffee on white pants, a coffee soaked head after a fall, and a tray of drinks landing on restaurant customers. The show warned listeners to avoid Matthews Beach Park and part of Pontiac Bay after a sewer backup sent about 18,000 gallons of wastewater into Lake Washington. Tanner also discussed the New York Times list of the best TV shows of the 21st century so far, with Breaking Bad ranked first, followed by The Wire, Mad Men, Succession, and Fleabag. In country music, Kenny Chesney shared that his heart is open to love again while promoting his new album, Silver Sands Marina. Good vibes included an organized garage, a freezer full enough to make dinner, fireplaces going on for fall, a new employee hire, and the story of K. Clemenson, a 100 year old World War II Navy veteran who still lives independently, mows his lawn, eats peanut butter sandwiches, and credits avoiding smoking and heavy drinking as part of his long life. Kathy from Puyallup went four for five in Minute to Win It and won Riley Green tickets. She knew the Pacific Ocean, Wenatchee, kangaroos, and Snoqualmie Pass, but missed Eric Church as the country singer known as The Chief. Tanner and Claire had a Jetsons moment after Tanner spotted what appeared to be a Tesla autonomous taxi on the Ship Canal Bridge. The crew debated whether self driving cars are exciting or unnerving, whether every vehicle would need to be autonomous for the system to work safely, and whether people would ever accept fully autonomous airplanes. They also talked about robotic surgery, targeted ads, and vending machines in Japan. Facebook Marketplace Price Is Right featured a $295 handcrafted Taco Bell stained glass lamp, a $4,200 Coors Light keg fountain called the Silver Bullet Tree, and a $25 hot dog cake built with dozens of hot dogs and buns. Claire picked the keg fountain, Danielle wanted the Taco Bell lamp, and Tanner chose the hot dog cake. Headline in a Haystack revealed the true story of two drunk brothers in Gillette, Wyoming, who ordered DoorDash during a six hour police standoff after allegedly firing a gun. Officers contacted one brother through the DoorDash app, the men refused to surrender, and police entered with a search warrant the next morning before arresting both brothers on reckless endangerment charges. 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
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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