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.

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! 

Just Dance!

Just Dance!

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 rock! This weekend and next are all about Halloween parties and the band is down to dance. But if you’re not a great dancer, follow along with this week’s halftime show: Just Dance.

The Hawkeyes are ready for the blackout game at Kinnick stadium as they take on the Minnesota Gophers. Are they ready to bring home Floyd of Rosedale? 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! 

 

Wow, You’re Having A Bad Hair Day!

Wow, You’re Having A Bad Hair Day!

The Morning Scramble is ready for another chapter in “The Z Files” with Jaidyn and Producer Ben. Where should they investigate next? There have been so many great suggestions…find out where they’re going next.

Stuck on a Halloween costume for this year? Don’t overthink it. Tune in tomorrow to learn all about Dancin’ Eric Hanson’s Minimalist Costumes.

Eric revealed when he texts, he only uses one thumb. Clare finds that odd. She uses two. How do you do it? Time to make their cases and let you decide for ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ Do you text with one thumb or two?

 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! 

Did AI Start Taking Over The World This Week??

Did AI Start Taking Over The World This Week??

Stuck on a Halloween costume for this year? Don’t overthink it. Tune in to learn all about Dancin’ Eric Hanson’s Minimalist Costumes.

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! 

Throw Away Your Taco Kit!

Throw Away Your Taco Kit!

Step into the Z102.9 test kitchen with The Morning Scramble for a ‘Taste It Tuesday!’ An east coast grocery store had to recall taco dinner kits because they accidentally mixed up the seasoning packets with hot cocoa…what would THAT taste like? Clare and Eric are about to find out.

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! 

No Way The Phone Just Died! It Was Fully Charged!

No Way The Phone Just Died! It Was Fully Charged!

Clare is back from her long weekend in Minnesota.

Just how haunted is Edinburgh Manor?  We find out with Jaidyn and Producer Ben in the next chapter of The Z Files.

The Morning Scramble makes their 11th cash call to award $102.90 to a local listener ($1,000+ given away already to ALL local winners)