Marcus In The Morning "ON DEMAND"

How much does the average American spend  on streaming service: New research from CNET finds that the average U.S. adult is paying $1,080 per year for subscriptions. That has 61% second-guessing their subscription spending and 26% have already canceled at least one. We’re paying for all kinds of subscriptions, but the most popular ones are for streaming services (61%), followed by e-commerce, like...

Great comebacks to use when someone is out of line: "What a strange thing to say out loud." "I’ve been using 'I can explain it to you, but I can’t understand it for you' a lot lately." “Let’s normalize keeping some thoughts to ourselves.” "When someone interrupts me, I like to say, 'Your turn!'" “You brighten every room you walk out of.” “That makes sense when you don't think about it.” "I'll say,...

These habits are tanking your metabolism: Not eating enough  Waiting too long before eating  Sitting too much  Not prioritizing strength training  Not sleeping enough  Always feeling stressed Not getting enough protein Weird street names:  Toad Suck Road in Conway, Arkansas  Farfrompoopen Road in Fannie, Arkansas  Windy Butte Way in Las Vegas  Tootin’ Hill Road in West Simsbury, Connecticut  Booge...

Boomers and Gen Z both agree these things need to go:  Spam calls and texts Hidden fees Monthly subscriptions Influencer content Overpriced concert tickets Clickbait headlines Pointless meetings Micromanagers Shame around changing careers Overpriced airport food QR code restaurant menus The Tinkerbell Effect: The gist? Belief itself can make things real. In the original tale, Tinker Bell only surv...

Woman divorces husband after Chat GPT said he was cheating. Really???? This is what we are doing? Arguments you will never win with your parents:  The “you don’t know how easy you have it” tale “The “your phone is rotting your brain” warning The “why can’t you just call” guilt trip The “we didn’t need therapy” reminder The “music isn’t as good as it used to be” battle The “why are you wasting your...

Don't Give Your Kids A Beater of a Car: We used this statistic to talk about the cars we had as kids, prompting listeners to use the talk-about their first car. Got some good hits. Ask Yourself These Questions Before You Commit To Anything:  How long is the event going to be? Is this something casual? Is it okay if I bring someone? How many people are going to be there? What are you most looking f...

Marcus and Corey talk to award-winning Actor Jeremy Piven about his current nationwide stand-up tour (including his dates in the Bay Area), why (after four decades of performing on stage and screen)"all roads lead to stand-up comedy," and why he thinks a lot of directors consider him an "artistic booty call." Hilarious! Grab tickets to see him live at  www.jeremy-piven.com .  See omnystudio.com/li...

Worst Mother's Day gift according to Mom:  Weight loss products (30%) Cleaning supplies (26%) “How to” cookbooks (14%) Unsolicited self-help books (12%) Leftover holiday candy (7%) Gas station flowers (5%) Homemade coupon books (3%) Gift cards to stores YOU like (2%) 50% of people shop for engagement rings together. 50% of all engagement ring shoppers had their partner with them in 2025 18% also b...

Old school rules that Gen Z ignore, for ex:  The customer is always right The 9-to-5 grind is the gold standard You should dress for the job you want, not the job you have The politics or religion conversation is inappropriate You must save for a rainy day The corporate ladder is the only path to success The white picket fence is the dream You can retire at 65 The man should be the breadwinner The...

How to naturally get dopamine. For example: move your body, spend time with friends, meditate, listen to music, prioritize your sleep, etc. Maycember: May has basically become the next December. It's the end of the school year, assignments need to get completed....without the gifts. It's almost as much pressure as getting through the holidays. So, let go of some things. Let your 'village' help you...

Better ways to say "I told you so." For ex:  “I was hoping to be wrong about that” “Well, there’s a lesson for both of us” “We saw that one coming” Mundane things that actually get you sick. For ex: not getting enough sleep, not washing your hands, not finishing antibiotics. Second Date Update: Theo takes Karina out, but now she has ghosted. Was she offended by his lack of grooming? See omnystudio...

Second Date Update What You Know 'Bout That trivia game Your embarrassing your child. AI is taking over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who takes care of who in your relationship.  Its the little things in life. Good news. Second Date Update. Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good News about a dog, dreams that make you mad, would you travel without your spouse and trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever hitchhiked? Not only has Marcus hitchhiked, but he picked one up as well. Tell us some wild stories about your adventures on the road. Are college degrees a waste of money? Through the different generations, they are speaking out about whether or not it is worth it. Is the career you have dependent on your degree? Or are you still upset over your student loans? Low key things to do o...

Americans now believe half of what they see online. Skepticism is at an all-time high for Americans when it comes to the Internet, new research suggests. It finds that the average person only believes 41% of what they see online is totally accurate. Overall, 75% of Americans say they trust the Internet less today than ever before. Expensive purchases that are worth it: beds, bras, kitchen tools, e...

Look forward to your workout with these tips. Corey's neice has a crazy wish list. Life Cheat Codes that actually work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to avoid the ostrich effect. This is when you bury your head in the sand and just ignore what is bothering. It might be the news, your mental health, your finances, etc. A psychologist says just handle it in baby steps at your pace ad decipher what you can control and what you can't. Ways to stay healthier as you get older: avoid junk and cook more, change up your work-outs so you don't get bo...

40% of moms are making their own mother's day plans. Should the kids be in control, is it dad's job or do you let mom tell you what she wants? Pro tips that make texting less stressful. This covers getting someone to text you back, convincing your friend you don't need that many memes, how do you set boundaries when it comes to group chats, etc. Healthy grocery habits that are actually trash: enha...

Airplane etiquette (Reddit): no feet on armrests, cut the noise pollution, don't drape your hair over the back of your seat, no clipping of toenails, for ex. Give us more on the talk back. Ways to save money on Earth day: Avoid food waste, walk more, buy from charity shops...what are some of yours? Things your realtor wants you to pay attention to: check the attic, the foundation, the AC condenser...

How to tell co-workers this meeting could have been an email:  “Let's aim to save more time in future discussions by emailing instead” “Let's make sure our next meeting only covers things that need to be discussed” “How about we circle back via email next time?” “This seemed like something we could have worked through on a quick email thread” How do you get more done during the week: don't save yo...

Homemade allergy remedies: clean your bedding, change air filters, sinus rinses, etc. The power of saying no: What Do You Want? How do you want to spend your time? Time Block Your Personal Time, Understand The Power Of "No," Not Everyone Will Be Happy  Eco-Guilt:  A new survey out just in time for Earth Day (April 22nd) reveals that the average American experiences “eco guilt” - feeling guilty for...

The Dutch art of Niksen. Niksen translates to "doing nothing." That's what the act is all about - relaxing, lounging around, and not doing anything. It's not even about meditating - that's doing something. It's about zoning out in complete stillness and simply existing. Everything we know about kids and phones is wrong. A study out of the University of South Florida assessed 1500 kids 11-13 and fo...

When is a call no longer private? I was at the nail salon and this older woman took a call on speaker that entire building could hear. The conversation was so intimate and personal. It was like the woman was an AA sponsor. Do you say something? Like, this call is making me uncomfortable or do you mind your business. How to have the perfect day according to science...supposedly.  1 hour for eating...

Frugality is in. It used to be taboo to talk about money. A survey of 2,000 Americans split evenly by generation and gender found that 61% agree that it’s less tacky to be “frugal” today than it was 10 years ago.  Early Birds club: The Earlybirds Club began when two friends in Chicago, Laura Baginski and Susie Lee, wanted to party like they did in their 20s, but as young-at-heart ladies in their 4...