Shift Happened

Buckle up, because this episode of Shift Happened is pure chaotic brilliance. Mark Houston kicks things off with a brand-new theme song celebrating his favorite cryptid—Nessie, of course—leading to a heated cryptid debate and some passionate Nessie lore. But that’s just the beginning. The crew dives headfirst into a $130 candy tasting session with some real-deal Dubai chocolate , thanks to Amy’s f...

Did we just coin “Pieces of Shift”? We’re not sure, but we are sure that this episode is packed tighter than a freezer full of sour grapes! On this wild Monday ride, we unpack weird weekend vibes, discover why tapping your finger at a concert might actually help you hear better, and uncover the deliciously chaotic return of tramp stamps (er… LBTs, if you’re fancy). Plus, the team dives into the Ti...

This week on Shift Happened , inboxes are purged, grilled cheese boundaries are pushed, and we debate the line between a melt and a masterpiece. The crew celebrates the zen of zero emails, breaks down the majestic chaos of the upcoming Custer Air Guitar Regionals, and tries to figure out if a "Smoyster" is culinary genius or a war crime. Plus, a 9-year-old drives to school, dirty sock sniffing bec...

This episode of Shift Happened is packed tighter than a cold salmon terrine! We unpack the coliform catastrophe of Cabot Creamery butter (and why you definitely shouldn’t have it in your fridge), dive into blood types, organ donations, and band names like Typo Negative and The Reciprocal Tariffs . Leslie reveals her love for her LeapFrog tablet and "Rocks and Minerals" while the crew debates cring...

This episode of Shift Happened is a rollercoaster of comedy, controversy, and questionable giraffe fashion. The big news? Theo Vaughn is bringing his mullet and madness to Rapid City! The crew dives into their favorite (and least favorite) comedians, gets sidetracked trying to remember Brian Regan’s name, and debates whether George Carlin’s test set was comedy gold… or just coal. Then it’s off to...

AI clones, peanut butter politics, and purse-clutching paranoia—just another afternoon on The Second Shift ! This episode of Shift Happened is packed with hilariously weird conundrums, from Houston’s voice-cloning experiment to the team’s very serious debate on whether Reese’s should dare add jelly. Plus, we talk dire wolves, drones with moth noses, the most yell-inducing jobs, and the ageless mys...

It’s a classic Monday on Shift Happened , and the mood is just as all-over-the-place as the topics. Houston kicks things off in a funk because—brace yourself—it’s too nice outside. That spirals into a discussion about seasonal affective disorder in reverse, the emotional impact of too many windows, and why blackout curtains are apparently worth fighting about. From there, it only gets weirder. The...

This week on Shift Happened , the crew is back with a wildly entertaining episode filled with trash bags, hot tubs, and... Easter potatoes? It’s Rapid City Cleanup Week, and Stitch, Leslie, and Houston are already plotting costumes to make their civic duty a bit more fabulous. Meanwhile, a missing free throw letter has Stitch spiraling, and the gang reflects on how badly they performed last year....

It’s a 50% power kind of day on The Second Shift —but Houston and Stitch are holding down the fort with maximum nostalgia and a whole lot of laughs. We kick things off with a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Val Kilmer, sharing favorite movie moments from Tombstone to Batman Forever , and Stitch drops a surprisingly emotional story about sneaking off to see the Caped Crusader solo at just nine y...

It’s April Fool’s Day on The Second Shift … but who’s foolin’ who? In this episode of Shift Happened , Stitch unleashes a prank that has fans debating whether Ariana Grande is headed to town. Meanwhile, Marilyn Manson is —and nobody believes it. The crew dives into upcoming shows and movies this month, from Black Mirror and The Last of Us to the ultra-realistic terror of You . Mark rocks the Canad...

It’s a dude fest on this episode of Shift Happened ! Leslie’s out (don’t worry—just a cat mom on a mission), leaving Dean, Houston, and Stitch to fill the afternoon with concert teases, grandpa shoes, and an absolutely uncalled-for dead cat story. The guys tackle big news in baseball, share excitement over the upcoming Mountain West Fiesta Fest , and dive into aging milestones that hit harder than...

We didn’t plan on starting the show with sweaty eggs, but here we are. A casual chat about Dean’s backyard chickens turned into a lesson on egg storage, pasteurization, and the strange science of egg sweat. That somehow led us straight into Easter territory, with a taste test of cotton candy Peeps and a dive into the sticky, spun-sugar history of cotton candy itself. Then the governor showed up—li...

Get ready for another wild ride on The Second Shift , where Mark Houston, Leslie Lane, and Stitch take you through an unpredictable mix of local news, life hacks, sports debates, and... fried mushroom music? Yeah, it gets weird. This episode features a big announcement about the launch of the Rapid City Post —a brand-new, totally free, no-paywall news site bringing you all the latest from Western...

Welcome to Shift Happened ! On today’s episode of The Second Shift , the crew dives into the wild world of awkward photo shoots, bear hibernation brackets, and some truly bizarre AI resurrection stories. Houston, Dean, Stitch, and Leslie banter about everything from a bear-themed March Madness called “March Napness” to the sketchy return of Suzanne Somers as an AI robot—because nothing says nostal...

Welcome back to Shift Happened , where we recap all the wild and unexpected moments from The Second Shift on The Kat 98.7 and 93.9 The Mix. In this episode, Mark shares his ENT appointment, complete with giant instruments and an embarrassing earwax situation. Leslie drops some wisdom on mouth taping, and the crew debates whether tricking kids into eating “beach chicken” is genius or just plain sne...

Welcome to Shift Happened , where your afternoons get a whole lot weirder with Dean, Leslie, Stitch, and Houston. This week, we're deep-diving into the wild world of infomercials—remember the George Foreman Grill? Yeah, turns out it made George Foreman richer than you’ll ever be, even though it basically just had two settings: "burn" and "off." Also, why are air fryers just the 2020s version of th...

Hold on to your Lazy Susans and electric gliders, because this episode of Shift Happened is pure chaotic gold! From Houston’s latest questionable purchase (a light-up Lazy Susan for whiskey bottles, of course) to Stitch's quest for a baby rocker glider that doesn’t require assembly, the team dives into the weird, wild, and wonderfully random. We debate whether South Dakota really is a hot spot for...

Get ready to run the emotional gamut with "Shift Happened!" Join Mark Houston, Stitch, and Leslie as they take you on a wild ride through stories that spark outrage, surprise, confusion, and—finally—joy. This episode is a rollercoaster from start to finish as they dive into infuriating headlines (like a woman ditching her dog at an airport), bizarre karaoke conflicts, and controversial lottery snu...

Shift Happened: Axolotls, Cheese Fights, and Hot Hunks! On today’s episode of Shift Happened , we went down the rabbit hole of axolotls! From doom scrolling on TikTok to discovering the adorable pink salamanders that just might be the cure for your midweek anxiety, we couldn’t stop talking about their perpetual smile and insane superpowers—like regenerating entire limbs. Who knew nature had its ow...

Missed the madness of yesterday's afternoon radio show on The Kat 98.7 and 93.9 The Mix? Don't worry—Shift Happened! Dean, Leslie, Stitch, and Houston are back with hot takes and hilarious debates, from questioning if the first season of White Lotus was actually worth watching to breaking down the most painfully awkward moments (like clogging a toilet at someone’s house). They also dig into bizarr...

Welcome to Shift Happened , your daily play-by-play recap of the previous afternoon's radio antics with Dean, Leslie, Stitch, and Mark Houston on The Kat 98.7 and 93.9 The Mix! Yesterday, the crew tackled the puzzling origins of St. Patrick’s Day pinching, debated the necessity (or absurdity) of sweatpant jeans—lovingly named 'joggings,' and uncovered fascinating facts about Guinness beer, includi...

On Friday, the team tackled everything from high winds and dust alerts to the quirks of Irish history, St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and a deep dive into pie-related controversies. (Yes, apple pie was slandered. No, the debate will never end.) Dean flexed some unexpected pie-making skills (who knew?!), Stitch proved he’s only kind of a music guy, and Houston had his mind blown by irrational numbe...

Big news tonight—are we staying up late? Are we doing this? Should we hang out? It’s the Blood Worm Moon , baby! 🌕🔮 Houston thinks it’s the perfect time for Stitch to turn his life around (Stitch disagrees). Leslie got a tarot reading sponsored by her nail artist (which is a sign ), and everyone’s trying to figure out if the moon will actually be red or if Houston just made that up. Meanwhile, S...

Shift Happened – March 12, 2025 The show kicked off with an unexpected deep dive into the latest internet obsession—a tiny TikTok-famous rooster named Ronald. Naturally, this led to a discussion about Dean’s own mini rooster and whether it should make a studio appearance (spoiler: chaos will ensue). From there, things got heated in the ultimate Girl Scout cookie debate—Thin Mints, Tagalongs, or Sa...

Last night, the hot tub turned into an observatory as Houston witnessed an unforgettable meteor—no alcohol, just pure cosmic awe. That kicked off a wild discussion about Thursday night’s Blood Worm Moon (yes, that’s the actual name) and why worms are getting their celestial moment. Then, the crew tackled South Dakota’s potential Amtrak expansion—would you take a train from Rapid City to Minneapoli...