The Morning Scramble Podcast

Destiny’s Apology To All The Teachers At Vinton Shellsburg High School

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 training the Z102.9 Street Team to be the best and brightest radio stars they can be! The Street Team Academy will assemble and The Morning Scramble has challenged them to come with some great news stories to compete in a ‘Headline Battle.’

The Morning Scramble Is Smokin!

It’s a crazy busy week that’s all askew! The Morning Scramble will get it all sorted out. Normally, it would be a Taste It Tuesday, but Eric and Clare are off. They’ll bring it back for a ‘Taste It Thursday’ because they’ve been inspired! This weekend is North Liberty’s Blues & BBQ Fest. Who doesn’t enjoy the delicious, smokey flavor of BBQ? But it go the Scramblers thinking…what other foods–outside of meats—can you smoke? They’re ready to hit the test kitchens and find out.

Clare, Eric and Destiny have a lot on their minds this morning. They tell you what’s bothering them and ask for advice during, ‘What’s On Your Mind.’

Don’t Forget To Wear Your Stinky Pajamas!

Coffee is so important. It’s what keeps parents sane sometimes! But coffee has become so cool that kids may be interested in taking up the habit. When do you let a kid start drinking coffee? Get ready to give your advice and chime in with your opinion on our ‘Momtroversy’ conversation.

It’s a crazy busy week that’s all askew! The Morning Scramble will get it all sorted out. Normally, it would be a Taste It Tuesday, but Eric and Clare were off. They’ll bring it back for a ‘Taste It Thursday’ because they’ve been inspired! This weekend is North Liberty’s Blues & BBQ Fest. Who doesn’t enjoy the delicious, smokey flavor of BBQ? But it go the Scramblers thinking…what other foods–outside of meats—can you smoke? They’re ready to hit the test kitchens and find out.

You’re All Wieners In Our Heart!

The Morning Scramble is training the Z102.9 Street Team to be the best and brightest radio stars they can be! The Street Team Academy will assemble again and The Morning Scramble will reveal what patriotic challenges await them.

Wait.. How Many People Are Married To Their Cousin!?

The Morning Scramble is training the Z102.9 Street Team to be the best a brightest radio stars they can be! The Street Team Academy will assemble again tomorrow morning and The Morning Scramble will reveal what challenges await them.

Clare and Eric disagree about a staple on any lunch menu: Sandwich Wraps. Clare thinks they are great! Eric doesn’t believe they should even be a thing. What say you? Deliver your verdict for ‘Jury in a Hurry.’

TONS of information passes through The Morning Scramble. Eric and Clare are diligent about sharing the most important information right away, but they keep everything just in case. Sometimes it’s important to clear out some of the information that’s not useful. We spin the ‘Wheel of Useless Knowledge: the 4th of July Edition!’

You Could Say You Knew Him Before He Was Famous

You swore to yourself you’d never say it, but it’s happened. “I’m going to turn this car around!” “You will be grounded for LIFE!” Sometimes, a parent will make a hollow threat. What threats did you hear your parents say and what hollow threats have you said as a parent? That’s our ‘Momtroversy’ this week.

Hulu just dropped Season 2 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short. Season 2 features a local actor, 9 year old Matthew Lamb! Matthew joins The Morning Scramble to tell them about his experience.

Don’t Do Cedar River Dew!

The Z102.9 test kitchens are open for a ‘Taste It Tuesday’ on The Morning Scramble. They’re trying to figure out what should make its way to your cooler for the 4^th of July holiday. Eric, Clare and Destiny will try ‘Hard Mt Dew’ and ‘Healthy Coke.’

‘The Field of Dreams’ is getting a TV show on Peacock and they’re filming, here in Iowa. Opportunity is knocking and Eric is ready to answer the door! The show is looking for extras in the background of scenes, but to apply you need to complete a form that asks for ALL of your measurements. Eric has asked Clare to measure him and she declined, but she’s bringing him a professional.

Take It From The Morning Scramble, Donkeys Are A Pain In The A$$!

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!

The Field of Dreams movie is getting a TV show on Peacock and they’re filming, here in Iowa. Opportunity is knocking and Eric is ready to answer the door! The show is looking for extras in the background of scenes, but to apply you need to complete a form that asks for ALL of your measurements. Eric has asked Clare to measure him and she declined, but she’s bringing him a professional.

Thanks Grandma.. For Embarrassing Destiny In Public!

One of the simple pleasures of summer is enjoying a popsicle on a hot day. This simple pleasure is causing discord between Eric and Clare, so they’re taking the case to a radio court of law for ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ Do you bite a popsicle? Clare says, NO! Eric says, YES! Who do you side with?

Eric, Clare, and Destiny are talking music and memories in a game called, “Songversations.” Our songversation this week: What band or artist have you been a fan of for the longest time?

Dancin’ Eric Hanson: Baby Aspirin Ain’t Just For Babies

It’s road trip season! If you’re packing the kids up in the family truckster, you need a good game plan. What’s the longest road trip you’ve taken your family on? Do you have a strategy? Chime in with all of your tips and tricks on our ‘Momtroversy’!

Eric, Clare, and Destiny are talking music and memories in a game called, “Songversations.” Our songversation this week: What band or artist have you been a fan of for the Longest time?