Shift Happened

Stitch may be running on zero sleep and Benadryl fumes, but that doesn’t stop the gang from bringing the chaos on this episode of Shift Happened ! We start off with a plea for sympathy and end somewhere between punk rock Yorkies in spike vests, egg-snobbery on National Egg Day, and the age-old philosophical showdown: chicken or egg? You’ll also hear why singing to babies might be the parenting hac...

This episode of Shift Happened brings you sunburned scalps, a DIY dog cone made from pool noodles, and a hilarious deep dive into vampire lore as the crew debates whether Nosferatu is just Dracula with uglier teeth. They swap stories about how many pull-ups they could manage if snakes were involved, share surprising research on whether close friends or romantic partners are better for your mental...

The full crew is finally in the studio, and you know that means chaos! On today’s episode of Shift Happened , Leslie shares her Minneapolis adventures, Stitch brags about surviving sleepless nights in the newborn trenches, and the team debates whether a real-life Jurassic Park would be worth the risk. They dive into the best gas station snacks, the Hot Hunks Friday showdown at the Valley Sports Ba...

It’s a fun-packed episode of Shift Happened ! Stitch is in full new-dad mode, juggling baby life and FOMO while insisting Rapid City needs to hear his voice. Houston stirs up Marvel debates and drops trivia bombs, while MC Kayla laughs through it all — and somehow keeps them on track. Plus, the crew gears up for the Hot Hunks contest at Valley Sports Bar, complete with steak tips, TikToks, and a s...

This episode of Shift Happened brings you Stitch’s hilarious new-dad survival update — including why his baby refuses to sleep on his back and how Stitch is slowly losing his mind. Meanwhile, Houston drops a burger bombshell: the Dakotas’ top DoorDash burger isn’t beef, it’s… veggie?! Cue the existential crisis. Plus, we dive into the viral story of the drunk hiker who joined his own search party...

On today’s Shift Happened , Dean and Houston are riding solo — and it’s pure summer chaos! From the tale of Stitch dressing his newborn in full Viking gear to Dean’s cat revenge saga that left a Tempur-Pedic soaked, these two bring the laughs and eye rolls. They also tackle the mystery of the “perfect vacation” — apparently just three hours from home but somehow $8,800 per person?! Buckle up for a...

Thursday on The Second Shift, the crew celebrates Stitch’s new baby and debates whether newborns look more like fish or mattresses. Leslie brings in her mysterious teal Nauga plushie, prompting a failed attempt to reach the “NAUGA4U” hotline and a lesson in 70s pleather. Science gets weird with talk of glowing spider silk and the shocking news that bananas can ruin your smoothie. The gang tackles...

It’s National Waitstaff Day, and things are heating up on The Second Shift, and not just in the kitchen! The gang swaps stories of their days as servers and line cooks (yes, retaliation is real), debates whether using a coupon on a first date is frugal or a red flag, and pays tribute to the late, great George Wendt (Norm!). We also dive into the bonkers world of phone-shaped fidget devices called...

This episode of Shift Happened is a wild ride through the chaos of afternoon radio, featuring Stitch’s survival of a flooded basement, debates about the best way to “forest bathe,” and a DoorDash delivery story you have to hear to believe. Imagine accidentally driving onto a runway at O’Hare Airport with a bag of fast food and no clue how you got there. That’s the kind of misadventure our crew unp...

This episode of Shift Happened is all about disasters, donuts, and deliciously weird debates. With Stitch dealing with a flooded basement just days before his new baby arrives, Leslie and Houston are left to run The Second Shift while Dean gets ready for the big Memorial Day weekend. From tales of home improvement gone wrong to seven dogs who are absolutely no help, the stories are as wild as the...

This week on Shift Happened, the crew goes full nostalgia mode as they relive the wild, weird, and wonderful world of the Sears catalog—from accidental booster seats and wedding china, to the legendary Christmas wish-list circling ritual. Leslie confesses her American Girl catalog heartbreak, while Stitch is exposed as the only person who ever flipped to the dishware section. Things quickly spiral...

On this episode of Shift Happened , the crew dives into mouth taping experiments, and things get weird fast when everyone tries to name their ChatGPT . Special guest MC Kayla brings empathy, Stitch’s AI channels late-night radio, and Leslie’s just here to make her cat Oswald famous. We debate if AI in the classroom is genius or just lazy, overshare about fiber cereal, and confess the things we tri...

It’s a full house on Shift Happened this week, and the chaos is absolutely glorious. Houston's back from a four-day "not-a-vacation," and Stitch's still salty he didn’t bring him a jersey. Meanwhile, Stitch also learns there’s a cutoff age for wearing sports gear. From mouth taping sleep hacks to chimps dishing out universal healthcare, nothing is off-limits. Also, Morgan Wallen explains his drama...

It’s a miracle any of us made it through this episode alive or on time. Dean kicks things off with a chaotic traffic tale involving a kid on a bike, a blocked intersection, and some questionable parenting moves. From there, things spiral into chihuahua appreciation, nostalgic ninja weapons, and a cooler recall that could cost you a finger. Leslie explains why her neighbors think she lives with a m...

The weather’s hot and so is this episode of Shift Happened ! The crew kicks things off with a meltdown over no A/C (literally), channeling full Gatsby vibes minus the money, mint juleps, and murder. Dean confesses to living that “tires-in-the-yard dad life” as he preps for his kid’s graduation—complete with a legit three-seater outhouse. Meanwhile, the crew nerds out over the Video Game Hall of Fa...

It was a wild ride on The Second Shift this Thursday afternoon! Houston tried to outrun his wife on the interstate and ended up getting pulled over—by a cop with radar in both directions. That launched a full-on confessional about bad driving, expired tags, and surprise ash-spreading missions. We also celebrated the gender reveal of the new Pope—Pope Bob? (Okay, Leo XIV, but still). Then came stor...

It’s a full-on Bro Show on this episode of Shift Happened , and things go completely off the rails in the best way possible. With Leslie out on “Dury Judy”, Dean, Stitch, and Mark dive into the important questions—like whether Stitch should break into the historic McGillicuddy house or whether it's ethical to gift your daughter concert tickets after you’ve just bought her a car. Also: raccoons wit...

It’s one of those Second Shifts where everything is on the table—burritos, bird feeders, bowel movements, and the end of civilization. Stitch returns, Dean is off doing heroic things for CMN, and the gang is prepping for a Friday full of fundraising and heartfelt stories at Monument Health. In between? Oh, you know, guacamole Doritos nostalgia, Taco Bell heartbreak, fiber-loaded cereal, walk-up so...

It’s Cinco de Mayo, baby! And while Stitch is MIA recovering from Fiesta Fest, Leslie, Dean and Houston are holding down The Second Shift with margarita-fueled facts, food debates, and awkward etiquette questions. Learn why Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexican Independence Day, how it may have altered U.S. history, and which fusion cuisine we’re kind of glad didn’t happen. Then it’s onto Hot Hunks kickoff...

Well, we made it to the eve of the wildest day in HomeSlice history—Mountain West Fiesta Fest! In this episode of "Shift Happened," the crew is in full hype mode (and maybe just a little sleep-deprived) as they prep for over 100 tequilas, flying piñatas, and fans made of actual paper. But that's not all—things get wonderfully weird when the age-old debate of 100 men vs. a silverback gorilla resurf...

It’s May Day madness on Shift Happened as the crew celebrates spring in the most chaotic way possible—with flower crown complaints, maypole confusion, and a desperate cry for candy-filled piñatas. Houston and Stitch discover a shocking phone-charging hack, Leslie declares war on loofahs, and we dive deep into the ethics of soap bar usage. There's also intense debate over LeBron’s legacy, AI-powere...

Strap in for a full-throttle ride through another wildly unpredictable afternoon on The Second Shift ! In this episode, Stitch rolls in looking like a tall glass of strawberry lemonade—aka "Kush Cube couture"—Leslie dodges questions about her dating life, and Mark stirs up chaos with a hypothetical battle between 100 dudes and one silverback gorilla. We also dive into the Jack Black Minecraft anth...

From pink-haired IDs to pink-faced laughter, this episode of Shift Happened is a wild ride through Real ID deadlines, high schoolers who build actual houses, and a philosophical dive into why Yoda talks like your uncle after a margarita flight. The crew questions whether AI is making us dumber or just lazier, ponders the morality of pocketing cash from a rogue Brinks truck, and discovers the secre...

Rainy Mondays didn’t dampen the vibes today on Shift Happened ! The crew recapped a packed weekend downtown during the Jazz Crawl, Houston revealed the weirdest DoorDash request ever, and we somehow deep-dived into how the Pope gets picked. Then it got even weirder: chicken thighs are taking over America, a woman fell in love with an AI chatbot named Leo, and a snake literally dropped into someone...

It's a full-on Friday on Shift Happened ! MC Kayla drops in, Stitch gets called out for his "motorcycle energy," and Houston finds a way to make a simple microphone sound like a biological hazard. The crew talks everything from karaoke germs to why women stress way too much about wearing the same outfit twice. Plus, we debate the best opening lines in rock history, discover the sweet, sticky origi...