Battle In The Morning

Over the weekend, Battle took Liam to a birthday party that turned from fun to awkward real quick. Just as the birthday boy leaned in to blow out his candles, another kid stole the moment and blew them out first. The mom wasn’t having it, she banned the kid from getting any cake, saying he “stole the wish.” Was she right to put her foot down, or did she go too far?

Battle dives into a hot debate that’s lighting up social media and dinner tables alike, should restaurants set an age limit for kids? Some spots are already putting “kid curfews” in place, but is that fair to families or a welcome relief for diners who want a quiet night out? Battle breaks down both sides with humor and real talk, and opens the mic to hear what you think.

This morning, Kristin called into the show with a story that had everyone talking, her kids’ school bus driver has been running late every single day, so she finally confronted them. But here’s the big question: was she just being a concerned parent, or did she cross into full-on Karen territory? Listeners didn’t hold back as they called in to give their thoughts, and the debate got heated!

Battle is back from vacation and the show wasted no time getting wild! This week during 1 Stupid Question at 6:40a you can win tickets to the Louder Than Life Festival. WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett calls in with major breaking news alongside Battle. Plus, one woman went to Burning Man and left with the craziest souvenir imaginable… a baby she didn’t even know she was pregnant with!

Sarah called in with a tough parenting debate: Her husband says their son should quit basketball since he’s “terrible at it.” Sarah disagrees—she thinks he should keep playing. What do you think—support your kids no matter what, or let them step away if it’s not their thing?

Rock legend John Fogerty opens up about re-recording classic Creedence Clearwater Revival hits with his sons on the new album Legacy, finally owning the rights to his music after decades, and how it feels to take the stage knowing those songs are truly his. He also previews his setlist strategy for the iHeartRadio Music Festival, talks about the unifying power of music in a divided world, and reve...

Today on Battle In The Morning, we’re throwing it back to childhood dreams and wild career ambitions. From astronauts to pro wrestlers, firefighters to fashion designers—Battle opens up about what he wanted to be when he grew up, and listeners share some hilarious, heartwarming, and downright bizarre answers of their own. 

This morning on Battle In The Morning, Tabitha called in asking for a little listener judgment. Her son wasn’t invited to his so-called best friend's birthday party… even though they live right next door! Now she’s wondering if she’d be a jerk for confronting the neighbor or if she should just let it go. What would YOU do? Battle opens the phones to settle this birthday beef once and for all!

Battle witnessed two guys throwing down on Broadway in downtown Nashville, and it sparked the question, what’s the smartest (and funniest) way to get out of a fight? From wild escape strategies to laugh-out-loud listener stories, this episode dives into the chaos of a Broadway brawl and how to dodge drama when things get heated.

Today on Battle In The Morning, Battle kicks things off by sharing an embarrassing story from his weekend. From there, the phone lines lit up as listeners jumped in with their own awkward and hilarious stories. It’s a full morning of laughs, cringe, and proving that everyone has a moment they wish they could take back!

Today, Battle opened up the phone lines and let Nashville sound off! From rants and gripes to hilarious hot takes, listeners didn’t hold back. 

Battle thought he was about to score some good karma in a Starbucks drive-thru… until the barista told him how much the car behind him ordered. Was stopping a $40 pay-it-forward chain a jerk move?

Today on Battle In The Morning, Battle was hit with a foul stench in his truck… turns out it was his kids’ Sunday leftovers baking in the heat. That nasty surprise had listeners sharing the strangest and stinkiest things they’ve ever found in their cars. 

Battle swore his family was the only one with an entire kitchen drawer dedicated to fast food condiment packets, until he found out everyone else does it too. From ketchup hoarding to quirky family rituals, we’re diving into the little things you thought were unique… but apparently, we’re all in the same boat.

Today on the show, the internet crowned the worst song of all time — and our listeners didn’t hold back sharing their own picks. Plus, things got loud during Battle It Out as Slipknot went head-to-head with Deep Purple in a clash of generations and genres.

On today's Battle in the Morning, things got a little wild! We played One Stupid Question for Nashville Sounds tickets, shared hilarious stories about what your spouse made you get rid of after tying the knot, and faced off in Battle It Out for Collective Soul & Live tickets. Plus—want $200? Find out how to win it by listening in!

Things get heated when Battle’s wife calls in to confront him live on-air after he shared too much about their biggest recurring argument.

Today on the show, Battle dives into some of the wildest back-to-school stories you've ever heard — from a parent dating their kid's teacher, to someone snoozing through class, to a jaw-dropping story involving a black eye and a "crack whore." 

Today on the show, Battle recaps what turned into a total disaster of a weekend—from long lines and empty merch shelves to spending a small fortune just to be disappointed. The Speedway Classic was a full-blown cluster, and Battle’s got thoughts.

On today’s show, Battle shares the wild story of getting kicked out of the building yesterday (yep, seriously). Plus, David calls in needing advice, he and his wife can’t agree on the right age their daughter should start dating. Things get real!

Today on the show: we play One Stupid Question for Holiday World tickets, things get intense as we Battle It Out for Rod Stewart tickets, and we dive into the celebrity deaths that rocked us the most. 

We’re joined by UFC knockout king Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis for a raw and hilarious conversation you won’t want to miss. We talk about his now-legendary post-fight celebrations that have taken social media by storm, and he shares what really goes through his mind in those viral moments. Derrick also reacts to the idea of fighting at the White House and opens up about how much time he has lef...

Battle dives into the wild world of workplace excuses. You won’t believe the ridiculous reasons people have given to skip work. Plus, listeners call in to share the dumbest excuses they've heard… or maybe even used themselves.  One Stupid Question at 6:40a for Holiday World Win FIFA Club World Cup tickets at 8:10am

Brandon Boyd of Incubus joins the show for a deep, reflective, and honest conversation ahead of the band’s June 25th stop at Bridgestone Arena. We dig into the legacy of Morning View, what it was like creating that iconic album in an oceanfront house, and how the songs take on new life performing them decades later. Brandon also opens up about overcoming creative blocks, the role of AI in music to...

Today on the show Battle talked about the best fatherly advice his dad gave him and to celebrate fathers day early, listeners called in to talk about the advice their father gave them