Shift Happened

It finally happened, Jakob Kjerstad broke his radio silence! On today’s episode of Shift Happened , we wrangle the podcast producer out of the editing bay and into the hot seat, uncovering his reality TV past, his famous family ties to a Rapid City landmark, and his controversial cereal opinions. Plus, Leslie weighs in on the “no makeup first date” trend and we attempt to rename AI to something le...

On today’s Shift Happened , Mark Houston flies solo and gets personal, starting with a weekend bonding moment gone messy while trying (and failing) to use a paint sprayer on his dad’s shed. Then it’s onto a surprisingly honest dating trend: women ditching makeup on the first date to weed out the phonies. And if you’re worried about AI taking over the world, Mark has news for you, turns out it’s ju...

It’s 1776, baby, and the crew of Revolutionary Radio is throwing it back founding-father style! In this special Shift Happened episode, Betsy Ross, Sam Adams, Ben Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson crash the airwaves with fireworks, eel pudding, and a whole lotta sass. Discover why July 2nd was actually Independence Day, how Jefferson invented the swivel chair to write the Declaration, and why Ben Fra...

It’s 4th of July Eve on The Second Shift, and we’re lighting the fuse on pure chaos. The crew dreams up what you’d leave out for Joe Dirt Claus, swaps swamp crotch horror stories from TSA checkpoints, and debates whether their pets need fireworks anxiety meds or just better taste in music. Plus, Stitch tries to prove he’s the definition of “cool,” Leslie loses her mind over a $50 Boo Boo keychain,...

On this Fourth of July Eve edition of Shift Happened , the crew starts with fireworks and ends with swamp crotch, and yes, everything in between is just as unhinged. We debate if Christmas in July is criminal, rank who's actually cool based on six core traits, and uncover the true horror of TSA body scanners and soggy underwear. Also: rogue AI vending machines that develop tungsten obsessions, dai...

It’s Tuesday, and the gang’s coming in hot, literally, because it’s a 90-degree day with hotter takes. From a boatless holiday weekend crisis to the unexpected reanimation of a zombie satellite , this episode of Shift Happened cranks the absurdity to 11. We dive into the creepy rise of a possibly fake AI rock band, debate whether tuna are mammals, and learn why one Thai woman may never eat fish ag...

Flamethrowers, failed fireworks plans, and accidental black hole theories—welcome to Monday on Shift Happened ! This episode kicks off with one crew member’s ill-fated attempt at yard work using a $40 weed torch that murdered the lawn (and possibly their marriage). Then it's a deep dive into the aftermath of the Hot Hunks event, complete with one of the most expressive faces ever captured in a pho...

It’s a jam-packed Friday on Shift Happened , and the crew is running hot—literally. Between prepping for tonight’s Hot Hunks showdown and fielding last-minute curveballs from the CEO, tensions are high and eyebrows are singed (thanks to a certain backyard weed torch). The gang also dives into wild summer trends like “margarita burns” and the mysterious “fridge cigarette.” Plus, we preview the upco...

This episode of Shift Happened is a beautiful disaster in the best way. Houston tries to lead a discussion on workplace conflicts after a real-life spat breaks out in the studio and it spirals gloriously from there. Leslie trauma-dumps through cupcakes and Barbie Dreamhouses, Stitch threatens to go viral the worst way possible, and somehow we end up debating flamethrowers, boat friends, and public...

It’s a Second Shift spectacular on Shift Happened, and we’re bringing the chaos with us! In this episode, Dean reveals he has vitiligo and the team immediately celebrates with camouflage jokes and glove offers. Then we dive into five scientifically-backed ways to outsmart stupidity, which of course leads to partner dancing with bears and spiritual trash can energy. We also discover the very real d...

On today’s episode of Shift Happened , the crew dives into the most hated day of the week, Tuesday, and explains why it deserves every ounce of shade. We get you ready for the Hot Hunks Finals with rules, warnings, and a stern reminder: don’t touch Leslie. Ever. Things take a bizarre turn with talk of zombie nightmares, old person smell, and why New Zealand is proudly becoming the “best place in t...

Get ready to feel emotionally naked—maybe even literally—as this episode of Shift Happened kicks off with a quote that's got everyone questioning the power of footwear in the buff. Houston, Leslie, Stitch and Dean dive into the psychology of shoes and nudity, explore the calming magic of sage green, and debate whether evolution is turning us all into hive-minded screen zombies. Also: hot hunk fina...

Summer officially arrives with a heatwave, and things get sweaty on Shift Happened ! The crew debates just how hot is too hot, and someone drops the phrase “MC Cool You Off”—which might be the next summer anthem. We cover everything from the thermostat wars to the wet-bathing-suit-to-UTI pipeline. Plus, a construction worker spills the tea on why the I-190 bridge is still a mess, and we prepare fo...

It’s Juneteenth, and The Second Shift crew is in the studio to get a little smarter and a lot weirder. We kick things off with a heartfelt and hilarious deep dive into the real history of Juneteenth, why it took two and a half years for some enslaved people to hear they were free, and how this “new” holiday actually goes way, way back. Then, we veer headfirst into some bold territory: satellite-in...

Today on The Second Shift , we ask the important questions: Would you pay $450 for Ozzy Osbourne’s backwash? The team dives into Liquid Death’s “Infinite Ozzy” stunt and debates which celebrity’s DNA-laced soda can they’d actually buy. Plus, the resale madness of Labubu toys sparks Beanie Baby déjà vu, and we find out if trusting people really does make you happier—or just sets you up for emotiona...

On today’s Shift Happened , Stitch is four weeks into newborn life and hanging on by a thread—or maybe a Dixon shirt. With his in-laws visiting from Serbia and a baby that might be colicky, sleep is a myth and emotions are high. Meanwhile, Leslie tells the story of Amber's heartfelt attempt to sell gluten-free cookies and how it gets derailed when her neighbors misread the sign and help themselves...

Houston’s day went downhill fast thanks to a windshield-cracking rock flung by a speed demon truck, and that’s just the start. Meanwhile, Leslie weighs in on why hotel beds are weirdly magical and wonders if we should all be booking a night at the Hilton just to finally get some decent sleep. The travel talk continues with stories of lost luggage, the bizarre rise of “flying naked,” and why solo f...

This week on Shift Happened , we say goodbye to music legend Brian Wilson and spiral from Beach Boys nostalgia into a snow-filled quest for the weirdest world record we could possibly break. From Speedo snow burials to the magic of quilt shows, it’s a cozy and chaotic ride. We also debate whether flirting with AI counts as cheating (spoiler: robots can’t catch feelings... or can they?), and things...

From potholes to plush toys, today’s episode of Shift Happened dives into two wildly different obsessions. First, the crew can’t stop laughing at a cheeky pothole repair campaign out of Pennsylvania called “Fill My Hole”—yes, it’s exactly as suggestive as it sounds. Then Leslie spirals into full-blown Labubu madness, trying to justify why she needs one of these creepy-cute little monsters that now...

Get ready to catch up with Shift Happened , your daily recap of all the wild, weird, and downright hilarious moments from The Kat 98.7 and 93.9 The Mix afternoon show. On today’s episode, we dive into a goldfish that’s been taught to drive a car and unpack Apple’s bizarre patent for smellable text messages, because who wouldn’t want to sniff a “gym selfie”? From crazy tech to jaw-dropping news, Sh...

Dive into the wild world of your favorite afternoon radio show on The Kat 98.7 and 93.9 The Mix! From surprising takes on why some people just don’t like music, to deep dives into how little free time we actually get every day, and a hilarious rundown of words that sound way more suggestive than they really are, this podcast wraps up all the quirky, funny, and thought-provoking moments that keep y...

This episode bubbles over with nonsense—and possibly profit—as the crew dives into Sydney Sweeney’s viral soap stunt. Her limited-edition “Bathwater Bliss” body wash crashed the Doctor Squatch site, sold out in seconds, and is now popping up on eBay for hundreds of dollars a bar. We try to figure out who’s actually buying this stuff (and who should not be), and whether we can make our own version...

It’s Hot Hunks weekend and the crew is fired up! With events happening at the Loud American and the Double Nickel, the team scrambles to get cards, steak tips, and stage names ready for a weekend of shirtless chaos and crowd-voted champions. Plus, we dive into the art of judging donut cream fillings on National Donut Day, and marvel at the sheer audacity of a DoorDash driver who tried to collect a...

If you've ever self-diagnosed a gut condition on TikTok while housing lasagna in the studio, this episode is your spiritual home. The gang is back with digestive dilemmas, irrational rage over a missing Baken Park sign, and deep conversations about whether AI has a soul. There’s also some proactive bladder science, broke-life habits we still cling to, and hot millionaire stats that have us wonderi...

Sometimes you just need a change. That’s how we ended up broadcasting from Studio Two — the one with questionable chairs, peeling soundproofing, and a single decorative lamp no one ever turns on. Houston insists it’s for “fresh perspective,” but the rest of the crew isn’t convinced. Tension brews, microphones wobble, and Stitch’s allergies rage against the machine (and the room). Somehow, we still...