Podcast: The Morning Scramble Podcast

Since debuting in September 2018, The Morning Scramble is now one of the top radio morning shows in Eastern Iowa! Laugh along with the lives and experiences of Clare Duffy and Dancin’ Eric Hanson. They talk about things you want to hear about.

You Did WHAT On Your Work Computer!?

You Did WHAT On Your Work Computer!?

Nobody knows ‘Nerd News’ like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week.  

The Z102.9 Marching Band is ready to get you pumped up for some Hawkeye football this Saturday as the Hawks take on the Ducks of Oregon. It’s got the band wondering…”What Rhymes With Duck?”

The Morning Scramble has a HUGE opportunity to kick off your holiday shopping with a bang! It’s The Morning Scramble’s Favorite Things: all of Clare and Eric’s favorite items that you can find by shopping small at your favorite local stores in Marion. Be part of the live studio audience November 25th at the Marion Public Library and you’ll walk away with tons of fabulous prizes. Brought to you by Marion Chamber of Commerce, MEDCO, the City of Marion and Uptown Marion.

The Hawkeyes are ready to host Oregon, fresh off a bye week. Clare and Eric will break down the game by Talkin’ Hawks with Matt VandeBerg.

Have your phone handy! The next call The Morning Scramble makes may be to you. It’s The Morning Scramble Cash Call. Who will we call next?  Do we have your number? Do you want E-Z money? Get cash call qualified now on the Z102.9 App!  

Nothing Worse than Flaccid Pizza

Nothing Worse than Flaccid Pizza

The Morning Scramble has a HUGE opportunity to kick off your holiday shopping with a bang! It’s The Morning Scramble’s Favorite Things: all of Clare and Eric’s favorite items that you can find by shopping small at your favorite local stores in Marion. Be part of the live studio audience November 25th at the Marion Public Library and you’ll walk away with tons of fabulous prizes. Brought to you by Marion Chamber of Commerce, MEDCO, the City of Marion and Uptown Marion.

Little things can become big things and before disagreements get heated, send your case to The Moring Scramble for ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ That’s exactly what Jodi did. She and her friends disagree on the best way to serve pizza: Do you like pizza cut in slices or in squares?

 Have your phone handy! The next call The Morning Scramble makes may be to you. It’s The Morning Scramble Cash Call. Who will we call next?  Do we have your number? Do you want E-Z money? Get cash call qualified now on the Z102.9 App!

WHAT?! On a Shingle?

WHAT on a Shingle?!

Yes, it’s real news, but with punchlines designed to make you laugh.  Clare and Eric swap news stories with some jokes they’ve written for another round of “Punchline News.”

The Morning Scramble has a HUGE opportunity to kick off your holiday shopping with a bang! It’s The Morning Scramble’s Favorite Things: all of Clare and Eric’s favorite items that you can find by shopping small at your favorite local stores in Marion. Be part of the live studio audience November 25th at the Marion Public Library and you’ll walk away with tons of fabulous prizes. Brought to you by Marion Chamber of Commerce, MEDCO, the City of Marion and Uptown Marion.

Have your phone handy! The next call The Morning Scramble makes may be to you. It’s The Morning Scramble Cash Call. Who will we call next?  Do we have your number? Do you want E-Z money? Get cash call qualified now on the Z102.9 App

Our Community Needs Your Help!

Our Community Needs Your Help!

The Morning Scramble has a HUGE opportunity to kick off your holiday shopping with a bang! It’s The Morning Scramble’s Favorite Things: all of Clare and Eric’s favorite items that you can find by shopping small at your favorite local stores in Marion. Be part of the live studio audience November 25th at the Marion Public Library and you’ll walk away with tons of fabulous prizes. Brought to you by Marion Chamber of Commerce, MEDCO, the City of Marion and Uptown Marion.

Food insecurity is a very real concern as SNAP benefits are in flux. How can you help? The Morning Scramble asks that very question of Kim Guardado from HACAP.

Have your phone handy! The next call The Morning Scramble makes may be to you. It’s The Morning Scramble Cash Call. Who will we call next?  Do we have your number? Do you want E-Z money? Get cash call qualified now on the Z102.9 App! 

Raymond Siddell from Together We Achieve joins The Morning Scramble to explain what their food bank is looking for.

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Johnson County is ready to help. Julia Winter, Development Director at CommUnity, stops by with some sobering stats about increased need.

Wheat Chex…Ya Gotta Go

Wheat Chex…Ya Gotta Go

The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did!

Have your phone handy! The next call The Morning Scramble makes may be to you. It’s The Morning Scramble Cash Call. Who will we call next?  Do we have your number? Do you want E-Z money? Get cash call qualified now on the Z102.9 App! 

Sister Ghosts?!

Sister Ghosts?!

Nobody knows ‘Nerd News’ like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week.  

Jaidyn and Producer Ben have a new assignment for “The Z Files.” This week they’re headed to The Black Rose Bookstore in West Branch. The owner, Ashley reports bells ringing, books flying off the shelves, and something sinister in the basement. What will they find? Get the full report. 

It’s a bye week for the Iowa football team, but there’s still tons to talk about when it comes to spooky campus stories. The Morning Scramble will Talk Hawks with Laura VandeBerg.  

Have your phone handy! The next call The Morning Scramble makes may be to you. It’s The Morning Scramble Cash Call. Who will we call next?  Do we have your number? Do you want E-Z money? Get cash call qualified now on the Z102.9 App! 

If You Pee in the State, You’ve Been to the State

If You Pee in the State, You’ve Been to the State

 Jaidyn and Producer Ben have a new assignment for “The Z Files.” This week they’re headed to The Black Rose Bookstore in West Branch. The owner, Ashley reports bells ringing, books flying off the shelves, and something sinister in the basement. What will they find? Get the full report Friday morning. 

 Court is in session for ‘Jury in a Hurry!’ The case before the court has to do with travel. Does an airport layover count as “visiting” a state?

 Have your phone handy! The next call The Morning Scramble makes may be to you. It’s The Morning Scramble Cash Call. Who will we call next?  Do we have your number? Do you want E-Z money? Get cash call qualified now on the Z102.9 App! 

It’s Fall-licious

It’s Fall-licious

Jaidyn and Producer Ben have a new assignment for “The Z Files.” This week they’re headed to The Black Rose Bookstore in West Branch. The owner, Ashley reports bells ringing, books flying off the shelves, and something sinister in the basement. What will they find? Get the full report Friday morning.

Jaidyn and Producer ben have been investigating spooky locations, but Clare and Eric are investigating cuteness at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control. Tomorrow our “Howl-O-Ween” investigation will get you and your pet ready or Halloween with some important holiday safety tips. Follow along on their adventures on the Z102.9 Facebook page.

Have your phone handy! The next call The Morning Scramble makes may be to you. It’s The Morning Scramble Cash Call. Who will we call next?  Do we have your number? Do you want E-Z money? Get cash call qualified now on the Z102.9 App! 

The Ghost Likes ‘Bridgerton?’

The Ghost Likes ‘Bridgerton?’

Join The Morning Scramble for another report of “The Z Files” with Jaidyn. Clare and Eric just sent her and Producer Ben to investigate Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Palo this past weekend. But they have another assignment for the team to complete before Halloween. Find out where their next investigation will be…

 Have your phone handy! The next call The Morning Scramble makes may be to you. It’s The Morning Scramble Cash Call. Who will we call next?  Do we have your number? Do you want E-Z money? Get cash call qualified now on the Z102.9 App! 

OMG was there a Man there the Whole Time?!

OMG was there a Man there the Whole Time?!

The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did!

Join The Morning Scramble for another report of “The Z Files” with Jaidyn. Clare and Eric sent her and Producer Ben to investigate Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Palo, home of the 13 Steps.

 Have your phone handy! The next call The Morning Scramble makes may be to you. It’s The Morning Scramble Cash Call. Who will we call next?  Do we have your number? Do you want E-Z money? Get cash call qualified now on the Z102.9 App!