The Morning Scramble Podcast

Who’s Stealing The Salad Plates??

Consider this your summons for jury duty! The case for ‘Jury in a Hurry’ comes from the Z102.9 text line: If someone comes to service your house–like a heating repairman or plumber, do you stand and watch and make small talk or go do your own thing somewhere else in the house? A great question! Get ready to give your verdict.

Hate Valentine’s Day? The Morning Scramble has your back with our Broken Hearts Breakfast Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers on Friday, February 13th. It’s a morning perfect for those who DREAD Valentine’s Day. We provide breakfast, great prizes, and the opportunity to take out your frustration by SMASHING a ceramic heart. If you want a seat at the table, email your story of heartbreak to scramble@kzia.com.

Ben’s Not Invited Back To The Super Bowl Party This Year…

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend and FOOD is the number one thing on The Morning Scramble’s minds. If you get invited to a watch party, you’re expected to bring a dish…but lots of times there’s too much food at the party. Could Dancin’ Eric Hanson get away with NOT bringing a dish to the party?

These Luxuries Are Life Changing!!

The Hass Family from Cedar Rapids was featured on ‘Family Feud’ on Fox. They were also guests on The Morning Scramble and played a round of Feud with The Scramble.

From Cedar Rapids, Iowa… It’s THE HASS FAMILY!!

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!

A Cedar Rapids family is competing on Family Feud Monday night with Steve Harvey! The Morning Scramble will introduce you to the Hass Family and play a warm-up round of the game.

We Need To Solve This Once And For All! Do You Steal Toilet Paper?

Hate Valentine’s Day? The Morning Scramble has your back with our Broken Hearts Breakfast on Friday, February 13th. It’s a morning perfect for those who DREAD Valentine’s Day. We provide breakfast, great prizes, and the opportunity to take out your frustration by SMASHING a ceramic heart. If you want a seat at the table, email your story of heartbreak to scramble@kzia.com.

Producer Ben is on trial this week for ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ We were talking about the things people take from hotel rooms—coffee, pens, towels?!—and Ben revealed that he likes to take any spare toilet paper. What’s your take? Is it okay to take the spare toilet paper from a hotel?

Fitz and the Tantrums Joined The Morning Scramble!

Indie band Fitz and the Tantrums is kicking off their new “Man on the Moon” tour at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort this Thursday at 8pm. But before they make their way onstage, they’re swinging by The Morning Scramble!

The Morning Scramble Movie Club is getting back together to check out some of the Oscar nominated movies this winter. Producer Ben selected ‘Marty Supreme’ and the Movie Club will break it down.

Producer Ben Is Even Worse Stealing From Hotel Rooms!!

The Morning Scramble Movie Club is getting back together to check out some of the Oscar nominated movies this winter. Producer Ben gets to choose the first movie The Morning Scramble will see in 2026 and he has selected ‘Marty Supreme.’

Here’s What Eric Steals From His Hotel Rooms!

Hate Valentine’s Day? The Morning Scramble has your back! Get details on the 3rd annual Broken Hearts Breakfast.

Lets Talk About UrANUS!!!

Lets Talk About urANUS!!!

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.

This week’s ‘Jury in a Hurry’ case – when you’re running late do you clean the entire car off or just enough to see? – sparked a debate that yielded an even split on both sides with “clean the entire car” winning by just one vote. Retired Iowa State Trooper Bob stops by The Morning Scramble to shed a legal perspective on the case.

TONS of information passes through The Morning Scramble, and they keep it all. Sometimes it’s important to clear out some of the information that’s not useful. Time to blow through some fun facts and spin the ‘Wheel of Useless Knowledge.’

Why Are You Driving With Your Head Out The Drivers Side Window!?

We’re in the thick of the winter season which brings us snow and cold temperatures. Chime in on this week’s case for ‘Jury in a Hurry’ as a Midwest winter warrior: When you’re running late, do you clean off the entire car or just enough to see?

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.”