The Morning Scramble Podcast

When Destiny’s Stomach Goes BANG!

Eric and Clare are ready to step into radio court with ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ This week they can’t agree on the self-check line at the store–use self-check? Or not? Get ready to deliver your verdict!

Eric is about to spend all day tomorrow in a Porta Potty in the parking lot at Lindale Mall in an effort to spread the word about distracted driving and ask people to take the UFG #WorthIt pledge against distracted driving. We have to make sure he is prepared to spend his entire day there. He’ll need food, electronics, maybe a good book? He doesn’t get out until we reach our goal of 8,000 signatures taking the pledge! Help spring Eric and take the pledge now at kzia.com.

Should I Tell My Babysitter I Have Cameras?

Parents have to make millions of judgement calls. For ‘Momtroversy’ we dive into being a parent in a digital age. If you have a home video security system, do you have to disclose that to your babysitter? Think about it, and fire off your response to The Morning Scramble.

The Morning Scramble Movie Club is ready for scary movie season! Our own DJ Lady J is a scary movie expert, so she will decide what movie the Scramblers will watch next. Eric is looking forward to a month of scary movies. He’s asking Lady J to find the best scary alien movie.

We Tried Eminem’s “Mom’s Spaghetti”

The Morning Scramble is ready for another ‘Taste It Tuesday!’ Inspired by Eminem’s new Detroit restaurant, “Mom’s Spaghetti,” The Morning Scramble tackles spaghetti in various forms. They’ll sample the spaghetti sandwich, spaghetti tacos, and Skyline chili. Is spaghetti that versatile?

The Morning Scramble Movie Club holds their next meeting to pick the movie they will watch next. It’s October, but is it scary movie season yet?

Watch Out Cedar Rapids.. Spiders Everywhere!

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

The Morning Scramble Movie Club meets to discuss their movie of the week, “Office Space” on Hulu. The movie was selected for us by Clare’s hubby Poor Poor Nick. It’s a classic, featuring Marion native, Ron Livingston! Find out what the Scramblers think of the movie.

Astro The Pooping Robot Dog

On Friday mornings, Dancin’ Eric Hanson presents ‘Nerd News!’ Break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready to hear the biggest science news stories from the past week.

The Morning Scramble is all about getting you pumped up for football! And this week, don’t forget the game is Friday night…FRIDAY NIGHT, not Saturday. That’s different and so is the Z102.9 Bubble Band. The Morning Scramble will feature a fun flashback performance of the Z102.9 Marching Band.

Destiny is our resident cheerleader, and she has created a customized cheer for the Hawks as they take on Maryland!

Todd Brommelcamp from KGYM radio will take us inside the game as the Hawks take on the Maryland Terrapins. He’ll break down the keys of the game and get you in the know.

Listen To This Before You Make Pasta

Sometimes it’s the stupid little fights that you just can’t give up and admit you’re wrong. That’s when Eric and Clare step into radio court with ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ This week they can’t agree on making pasta–do you rinse your pasta? Or not? Get ready to deliver your verdict.

Clare’s kids are excited to get rid of her. Why? She explains with ‘What’s On Your Mind’.

How to clear a room after a party

Being a parent isn’t always smooth sailing. Sometimes a child will act out or say something that might not be appropriate. Has your kid ever embarrassed you in public? Think about it, and fire off your response to The Morning Scramble.

Time for another round of ‘Songversations.’ Clare, Eric and Destiny talk about the songs that get you on the dance floor and what song gets you off the dance floor.

Britney Spears’ Dad Bugged Her Bedroom.. EW!

The Morning Scramble Movie Club meets to discuss their movie of the week, “The Goonies” on HBO Max. The movie was selected for us by Destiny’s boyfriend. It’s a classic, but Destiny’s never seen it! Find out what the Scramblers think of the movie.

What has eight legs and just died happy?

The Morning Scramble is all about getting you pumped up for football! The Z102.9 Bubble Band will perform a rousing halftime show live from the front lawn of the radio station.

Destiny is our resident cheerleader, and she has created a customized cheer for the Hawks as they take on Colorado State!

Todd Brommelcamp from KGYM radio will take us inside the game as the Hawks take on the Colorado State Rams on tomorrow. He’ll break down the keys of the game and get you in the know.

Someone’s Eating Destiny’s Underwear!

The cult classic ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ is coming to the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids this Sunday. Best of all, some of the actors from the movie will be available for a Q&A session after the film. But before he makes his way to Cedar Rapids, actor Jon Heder stops by the Morning Scramble to tell us about the show.

We all approach grocery shopping differently, but what do you do when there’s a kids fundraiser or organization trying to get your attention as you leave the store? Do you stop? Or just keep walkin’? Naturally, Clare and Eric don’t agree, so they will make their cases for ‘Jury in a Hurry!’