Marcus In The Morning "ON DEMAND"

Marcus and Corey discuss the formula for a perfect day, college versus just getting a job and what reminds you that you are not young anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus and Corey talk about Gen Z using AI to save money and grab great hacks, Saturday self care and the new trend, "Dilly-Dallying." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus and Corey discuss the "Coffee Nap," romanticizing your workout and how to keep your kids safe in an AI world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus and Corey discuss wedding etiquette, why you might need brain camp, healthy eating habits and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus and Corey tackle Second Date Update, good news and What You Know 'Bout that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mic Drop Moments Sometimes, life hands you a standing ovation for opening a stubborn jar, and honestly, that’s the kind of energy we need more of. A recent study finds that every day “mic drop moments” are all around us. What is one of yours? Knowing the answer to a quiz show Discovering when you go to pay for something it’s actually discounted Making someone laugh with a perfectly timed joke Sail...

Why We Forget Things...AKA Brain Fog Medications - Drugs known to impact memory include (anxiety meds like Xanax and Valium, statins (used to control cholesterol), anti-seizure meds, beta blockers, antidepressants, opioids and a certain class of sleeping pills. Depression or anxiety - When you’re depressed, your brain is not working at 100%. It’s not paying attention to things as well as it usuall...

Tsunami Warning After the earthquake in Russia, we got tsunami warning. We talked about what you should really worry about and what to stay away from. Things Smart People Ignore In Meetings The obvious blame shift Buzzwords with no substance Recycled ideas presented as new ones Passive-aggressive digs When someone is constantly interrupting others People who talk a lot just to be heard Vague promi...

The Right Amount of Cyberstalking Experts say this is how to decide on the right amount of pre-first-date research: Focus on sensible “cyberstaling” - Start with verifying what you already know about them. Confirm they work where they say they do by checking out their LinkedIn and get a feel for their personality by scrolling through their Instagram. When it becomes overkill - Things like running...

What Would You Do For Million Dollars? For the chance to score a seven-figure payday, 43% of Americans would ditch their romantic partner, according to a new survey. More than half (59%) would disappear and start a new life for a million bucks, while 41% would give up sex forever and 27% would marry someone they didn’t love. Nearly half (46%) of the 2-thousand respondents would even participate in...

Benefits To Attract Top Talent Employers are going the extra mile to attract and keep quality workers. Here are a few niche offerings: Free college tuition Adoption and surrogacy assistance Mortgage rate buyouts Paid vacations with a stipend Medical benefits for domestic partnerships Company retreats to music festivals Why Is This Okay For Men, But Not Women? “Being topless in public.” "Not changi...

Hey there, Happy Friday Eve. Here's some stuff. Corey Got In A Fight With Her Husband And she blames Marcus. Marcus bullies her in the morning, Jeff bullies her in the afternoon. She needs a break. Foods You're Storing Incorrectly Butter: Salted butter can hang out on the counter for a couple of days and still be safe, especially if your kitchen stays below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Unsalted butter,...

Parenting Habits That Other Parents Judge Letting her kids run wild in public - Some moms let their kids climb on furniture, run around stores and yell in restaurants, and they definitely get the side-eye for it.  Pretending that her kids are perfect - We all brag about our little ones, but no kid is perfect and acting like yours has no flaws is bound to make people roll their eyes. Over-posting h...

Most Important Job Skills For 2025 Analytical thinking 69% Resilience, flexibility and agility 67% Leadership and social influence 61% Creative thinking 57% Motivation and self-awareness 52% Technological literacy 51% Empathy and active listening 50% Curiosity and lifelong learning 50% Talent management 47% 10. Service orientation and customer service 47% Summer Shading This new term is not a tota...

My youngest Corgi, Ryland, was fat-shamed at the vet. I think there is a better way to let someone know their kid needs to drop a few lbs. Take Your PTO Half of people don't take their vacation days. Do you? Or do you worry about being judged? Marcus shared how his daughter impressed him this weekend. She said something that warmed his heart. When has your child surprised you with their cleverness...

Firefighters Use Narcan To Revive Puppy Exposed To Fentanyl The Bottom Line: Firefighters in Lacey, Washington, saved an unresponsive puppy exposed to fentanyl by administering Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. The treatment was successful, and the puppy has recovered well. The fire department says such cases are rare, but they say they’re always ready to handle all types of e...

Things I Like More As I Get Older This was on Reddit. Here are a few examples, what would be one of yours? "Myself." "Silence and people canceling plans – that’s foreplay now." "Being at home, being in bed by 11pm, and grocery shopping." "Not having plans." "Having real conversations, no phone, hanging out with myself, and the self respect I have gained over the years with no need to please others...

Marcus already ruined his new appliances within 24 hours of delivery. He was using his new induction stove. He didn't realize how hot it gets so quickly. Not only did he destroy a nice pan but left a heat mark on the new top. His was wife was so disappointed. Have you ever ruined something new right away? Frugal Tips From Boomers Pack a lunch Use coupons DIY Use thrift stores Do a staycation Make...

Dirtiest Parts Of Your Hotel According To The Housekeepers Decorative pillows - These don’t get washed often, if at all.  High-touch surfaces - Hotel room phones are the most unsanitary item. Higher-end hotels may give remotes, light switches and phones a wipe down before every check-in, but don’t count on it. Carpets - They tend to trap dust and bacteria. Hidden contamination spots - This is stuf...

Four Types Of Food That Make You Smell People with the rare disorder trimethylaminuria can give off a fishy odor after eating seafood. Vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage contain sulfur that escapes through breath, sweat, and gas. Spices like curry and cumin send volatile oils into the bloodstream, then out through sweat glands, leaving a lingering aroma. Red meat can also boost odor by releas...

Americans Are Divided On AI Americans are  divided on the implications  of artificial intelligence. According to a recent Gallup poll, 49-percent of U.S. adults surveyed said AI is "just the latest in a long line of technological advancements that humans will learn to use to improve their lives and society." But the polling also found that the other 49-percent of respondents said AI is "very diffe...

How To Relieve Anxiety In Seconds Dr. Anita Phillips, a trauma therapist, says you can deal with anxiety in just seconds.  The first exercise is called the "voo" technique. You take a deep breath in, then breathe out while making the sound "voo" for as long as your exhale lasts. The vibration you feel helps work anxiety out of your body.  The second exercise is called tension release. You breathe...

My Girlfriend's Apartment Is Giving Me Anxiety How would you handle this? You want to move in with your girlfriend, but she has a ton of knick-knacks, plants and just plain stuff. He is a minimalist and feels like he couldn't move in with her if she didn't at least get rid of half of it.  No Makeup On The First Date In general, Gen Z has trended towards skipping out on classic date nights like tra...

Americans Are Struggling To Get Off The Couch. Maybe it shouldn't be so comfy. Americans just aren’t as active as they used to be pre-pandemic, according to a new study. It finds that we’re still logging about six hours of sitting time today, the same as it was in 2021. It seems the technology we started using during lockdown, like Zoom meetings and delivery apps are to blame for us being so seden...

I was completely floored and flattered. My besties threw me a surprise birthday party over the weekend. Between my girl, Kim, my husband "The Jeff" and Marcus, they were able to keep me in the dark. It was such an amazing moment. I feel so blessed. And for people that couldn't make it, they did a video montage. So sweet. Is It Going To Be A Good Or Bad Day?  You will know within 10 minutes of gett...