Tanner and Friends

Tanner and Friends kicked off Halloween weekend with National Candy Corn Day and an immediate debate: delicious seasonal treat or something that tastes suspiciously like a candle? Tanner remained unconvinced, while Bull Nation defended their favorites, introduced him to different candy corn flavors, and checked in with costume plans, Halloween poker, line dancing, and hopes for plenty of trick or...

Tanner and Friends celebrated International Internet Day with a reminder that technical difficulties have been around since the very first online message. Bull Nation checked in with dark commutes, leftover party platters for breakfast, and a delivery driver’s simple suggestion for the holiday season: a few snacks and drinks on the porch can make a long workday a little brighter. Green Thumb Donna...

Tanner and Friends dedicated Wednesday’s show to National First Responders Day, thanking the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics who head toward emergencies when everyone else is trying to get away. Tanner was running on coffee after a late night at the Kacey Musgraves preparty at Tom’s Watch Bar, where Bull Nation helped make plenty of memories. The show discussed the ongoing revi...

Tanner and Friends celebrated National Black Cat Day with a shoutout to Tanner’s cat Ringo and a reminder that little house panthers deserve love, not superstition. Bull Nation checked in through a rainy Tuesday morning as the crew geared up for the Kacey Musgraves preparty at Tom’s Watch Bar and shared excitement for Jackson Dean’s December 2 show at Angel of the Winds Casino Resort. The show cov...

Tanner and Friends celebrated National Pumpkin Day and a big Seahawks win to start Halloween week on a high note. Bull Nation checked in with family visits, pumpkin patch adventures, Kacey Musgraves concert plans, and plenty of excitement after Seattle’s victory over Kansas City. Carrie from Yelm returned from vacation, while Chris from Federal Way shared his experience getting onto the field befo...

Tanner and Friends celebrated National Horror Movie Day by asking Bull Nation which scary movie could win over Tanner, who would rather avoid the jump scares altogether. Friday’s roll call brought weekend plans, Seahawks optimism, a new puppy for Green Thumb Donna, and an early morning airport run from Sarah in Lakewood. As a Starbucks barista, Sarah also found herself answering Tanner’s most pres...

Tanner and Friends celebrated National Make a Dog’s Day with plans to spoil Lucy, Tanner’s black lab, with a new toy, even if she destroys it in seconds. Bull Nation was invited to share pet photos for the Real House Pets of the PNW, while the morning roll call brought family updates, weekend countdowns, and congratulations to Chris from Gig Harbor as he and his wife prepare to welcome a baby. The...

Tanner and Friends celebrated Back to the Future Day by asking Bull Nation which day of their lives they would revisit, whether to relive a favorite memory or change how things turned out. The show also marked National Pets for Veterans Day with a reminder about Operation K9 Companion, the upcoming Veterans Day week fundraiser supporting Northwest Battle Buddies and service dogs for veterans. Tann...

Tanner and Friends celebrated International Chefs Day by thanking everyone from professional cooks to the parents answering “What’s for dinner?” for the thousandth time. Bull Nation checked in with early work shifts, range practice, a return from a long weekend, and the familiar Tuesday question: is it Friday yet? The show discussed Tacoma’s new speed cameras, which recorded nearly 400,000 speedin...

Tanner and Friends celebrated National New Friends Day by encouraging Bull Nation to make a new connection, say hello to a coworker, or finally learn their favorite barista’s name. The morning also sparked a coffee debate: are local shops opening early enough for people who work before sunrise? One listener proudly highlighted her daughter’s MAK’S Coffee in Easton, where the workday was already un...

Tanner and Friends kicked off Friday, October 16, with National Boss’s Day, Seahawks heartbreak, and a surprising ranking naming the Seattle metro area the fourth best smelling place in America. Tanner made the case for the unmistakable smell of the Pacific Northwest, while Bull Nation checked in with weekend plans, craft fair preparations, vacation countdowns, and encouragement after his latest h...

Tanner and Friends marked National Grouch Day with grumpy morning confessions, Blue Thursday excitement, and an encouraging health update from Tanner. He shared that he is moving to a dialysis center with a much shorter commute, a welcome change after exhausting treatments and long drives home from Renton. Tanner also said he expects to learn more about remission in December, with a possible kidne...

Tanner and Friends celebrated Emergency Nurses Day by thanking the people who care for others through some of their toughest moments. Bull Nation checked in with gratitude, Luke Bryan concert memories, line dancing plans, and a caller who builds satellites for Amazon while saving for his upcoming wedding. The show covered an Edmonds police warning about scammers impersonating officers and bank emp...

Tanner and Friends celebrated National Train Your Brain Day with a look at puzzles, learning new skills, and the coloring books that kept Tanner busy during his hospital recovery. Bull Nation checked in with dark morning commutes, line dancing plans, a return from a long weekend, and reminders to appreciate the little things. The show covered a Highway 99 lane closure tied to the Highway 167 compl...

Tanner and Friends kicked off Monday, October 12, with a restful weekend recap, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and plenty of Seahawks frustration. Bull Nation weighed in on the disputed first down against the 49ers, while Tanner braced himself for Dancin’ Danielle’s victory lap after she attended the game with her mom. Listeners also shared youth football wins, family birthday celebrations, and memories...

Tanner and Friends kicked off Friday, October 9, with National Leif Erikson Day, Blue Friday spirit, and Bull Nation’s weekend plans. Trent from Bremerton checked in before school and shared his excitement for Peninsula High School’s homecoming, while other listeners looked forward to Antoine Tyler, Billy Strings, pumpkin patches, and time with family. The show covered a Bellevue theft investigati...

Tanner and Friends celebrated National Salmon Day with a very PNW debate about the best way to cook salmon. Tanner shared his love for cedar plank grilling, while Monique from Tulalip described cooking salmon on cedar sticks over an open fire on the beach. Bull Nation checked in with long weekend plans, foggy commutes, line dancing, and appreciation for the last stretch of sunshine before the rain...

Tanner is back LIVE in the studio today after a weird dialysis side effect kept him away yesterday, and he is feeling great! Tanner and Friends celebrated National Coffee with a Cop Day as Bull Nation checked in with birthday wishes for Carrie’s grandson Kaden, vacation updates, line dancing plans, and plenty of encouragement for Tanner. The show discussed Washington State Ferries returning to nor...

Tanner and Friends celebrated World Teachers Day by honoring the educators who make a real difference. Tanner gave a personal shoutout to Mr. Sirl, his former theater teacher at Puyallup High School, while Bull Nation shared appreciation for teachers and the memorable excuses students have used for unfinished homework. The show covered a Snohomish River fishing closure through November 1 because o...

Tanner and Friends celebrated National Custodian Day by thanking the people who keep schools, workplaces, and public facilities clean and running. Bull Nation checked in for Friday with weekend plans that included craft fair preparations, a Florida family visit, a kinetic sculpture race in Port Townsend, line dancing at Craven Farms, and travel across the Puget Sound region. The show gave listener...

Tanner and Friends welcomed October with National Pumpkin Spice Day, explaining that the familiar flavor is usually a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and other warm spices rather than actual pumpkin. Bull Nation checked in for the first day of spooky season with breast cancer awareness reminders, line dancing plans, traffic updates, and support for Tim from JBLM as he completed his fina...

Tanner and Friends marked National Chewing Gum Day by reflecting on 9,000 year old birch tar gum and kicked off Wednesday with Bull Nation roll call. Listeners shared plans for elk hunting, line dancing, salmon days, super nachos, family remembrance, remote work, and much needed rest after overnight shifts. The show covered a 4.2 magnitude earthquake near the Kitsap and Pierce County line that rat...

Tanner and Friends celebrated National Coffee Day by asking Bull Nation for the best coffee spots around the Pacific Northwest and swapping coffee spill disasters. Tanner had two of his own, dropping a mug in his kitchen and later spilling coffee across the backseat of his car, while listeners shared stories of coffee on white pants, a coffee soaked head after a fall, and a tray of drinks landing...

Tanner and Friends kicked off Monday, September 28, with National Good Neighbor Day, encouraging Bull Nation to look out for the people next door, share a burger, and lend a hand when needed. Listeners checked in after a cold, stormy weekend, including reports of 37 degree temperatures in Yelm, a rainbow in Bremerton, and disappointment after the Seahawks’ winning streak ended. The show announced...

Tanner and Friends celebrated Dolly Day on September 25, honoring Dolly Parton’s life and legacy with local events across Western Washington. Bull Nation checked in for Friday with fair plans, fall weather, birthdays, family gatherings, a new adopted dog arriving, and excitement for the final weekend of the Washington State Fair. Tanner shared that he would be at Smoke on the Sound, celebrating hi...