Shift Happened

The rain was falling, the chairs were collapsing, and Stitch was officially declared a Muppet. On this episode of Shift Happened , we dive headfirst into the delightful chaos of The Second Shift—from palm readings with ChatGPT to the deep, folksy wisdom of fake idioms like “you can’t trust a pig to toss a nickel.” Leslie’s channeling her inner pawpaw, Stitch is getting AI-approved vibes from his f...

It’s Rapid City Cleanup Week, and the gang is rolling up their sleeves—some figuratively, some with garbage grabbers in hand—to talk trash, literally. This episode of Shift Happened gets dirty in all the best ways as the crew reminisces about last year’s creek-cleaning chaos, debates proper protein intake like a bunch of gym bros in disguise, and dives headfirst into the parmesan pronunciation war...

The gang's all here! On this episode of Shift Happened , we dig into traffic trauma with a fiery rant about the never-ending 190 bridge project, plus Leslie declares war on drivers who don’t inch up. TikTok might be moving to South Dakota—seriously—and AI is either going to cure all disease or wipe us out. Happy Earth Day! We talk eco-guilt, please-and-thank-you energy waste, and a brand-new color...

Rainy days bring out the weird in all of us, and this dreary Monday is no exception. Stitch is off gallivanting in Sioux Falls, leaving the rest of the crew to dive into everything from drunk chimpanzees and Disney crying spots to QR code rage and suspicious hiking dates. Dean gets saddled with a new nickname (“Coins” or “Jingles”—we’re still deciding), Leslie has cat drama and solo hiking epiphan...

It’s Good Friday on The Second Shift , and things get delightfully unhinged! Stitch is MIA in high-stakes meetings, and the gang dives headfirst into everything from Jabba the Hutt’s surprisingly jacked son to dry-aged Peeps and controversial watermelon takes. Leslie, Dean, and Houston discuss Easter candy power rankings, space station hygiene, and why blueberries are the most unreliable of fruits...

Hold on to your organ meats—this episode of Shift Happened is a wild ride. From a 40-degree weather swing to mouthfuls of beef liver smoothies, the crew covers it all. Leslie admits she has a “work voice,” Houston brings the fake-smile energy, and Stitch can't stop talking about action figures and DHgate knockoff bags. There’s also talk of dirty microphones (with chunks!), mouth hygiene in radio s...

Buckle up, because this episode of Shift Happened is pure chaotic brilliance. Mark Houston kicks things off with a brand-new theme song celebrating his favorite cryptid—Nessie, of course—leading to a heated cryptid debate and some passionate Nessie lore. But that’s just the beginning. The crew dives headfirst into a $130 candy tasting session with some real-deal Dubai chocolate , thanks to Amy’s f...

Did we just coin “Pieces of Shift”? We’re not sure, but we are sure that this episode is packed tighter than a freezer full of sour grapes! On this wild Monday ride, we unpack weird weekend vibes, discover why tapping your finger at a concert might actually help you hear better, and uncover the deliciously chaotic return of tramp stamps (er… LBTs, if you’re fancy). Plus, the team dives into the Ti...

This week on Shift Happened , inboxes are purged, grilled cheese boundaries are pushed, and we debate the line between a melt and a masterpiece. The crew celebrates the zen of zero emails, breaks down the majestic chaos of the upcoming Custer Air Guitar Regionals, and tries to figure out if a "Smoyster" is culinary genius or a war crime. Plus, a 9-year-old drives to school, dirty sock sniffing bec...

This episode of Shift Happened is packed tighter than a cold salmon terrine! We unpack the coliform catastrophe of Cabot Creamery butter (and why you definitely shouldn’t have it in your fridge), dive into blood types, organ donations, and band names like Typo Negative and The Reciprocal Tariffs . Leslie reveals her love for her LeapFrog tablet and "Rocks and Minerals" while the crew debates cring...

This episode of Shift Happened is a rollercoaster of comedy, controversy, and questionable giraffe fashion. The big news? Theo Vaughn is bringing his mullet and madness to Rapid City! The crew dives into their favorite (and least favorite) comedians, gets sidetracked trying to remember Brian Regan’s name, and debates whether George Carlin’s test set was comedy gold… or just coal. Then it’s off to...

AI clones, peanut butter politics, and purse-clutching paranoia—just another afternoon on The Second Shift ! This episode of Shift Happened is packed with hilariously weird conundrums, from Houston’s voice-cloning experiment to the team’s very serious debate on whether Reese’s should dare add jelly. Plus, we talk dire wolves, drones with moth noses, the most yell-inducing jobs, and the ageless mys...

It’s a classic Monday on Shift Happened , and the mood is just as all-over-the-place as the topics. Houston kicks things off in a funk because—brace yourself—it’s too nice outside. That spirals into a discussion about seasonal affective disorder in reverse, the emotional impact of too many windows, and why blackout curtains are apparently worth fighting about. From there, it only gets weirder. The...

This week on Shift Happened , the crew is back with a wildly entertaining episode filled with trash bags, hot tubs, and... Easter potatoes? It’s Rapid City Cleanup Week, and Stitch, Leslie, and Houston are already plotting costumes to make their civic duty a bit more fabulous. Meanwhile, a missing free throw letter has Stitch spiraling, and the gang reflects on how badly they performed last year....

It’s a 50% power kind of day on The Second Shift —but Houston and Stitch are holding down the fort with maximum nostalgia and a whole lot of laughs. We kick things off with a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Val Kilmer, sharing favorite movie moments from Tombstone to Batman Forever , and Stitch drops a surprisingly emotional story about sneaking off to see the Caped Crusader solo at just nine y...

It’s April Fool’s Day on The Second Shift … but who’s foolin’ who? In this episode of Shift Happened , Stitch unleashes a prank that has fans debating whether Ariana Grande is headed to town. Meanwhile, Marilyn Manson is —and nobody believes it. The crew dives into upcoming shows and movies this month, from Black Mirror and The Last of Us to the ultra-realistic terror of You . Mark rocks the Canad...

It’s a dude fest on this episode of Shift Happened ! Leslie’s out (don’t worry—just a cat mom on a mission), leaving Dean, Houston, and Stitch to fill the afternoon with concert teases, grandpa shoes, and an absolutely uncalled-for dead cat story. The guys tackle big news in baseball, share excitement over the upcoming Mountain West Fiesta Fest , and dive into aging milestones that hit harder than...

We didn’t plan on starting the show with sweaty eggs, but here we are. A casual chat about Dean’s backyard chickens turned into a lesson on egg storage, pasteurization, and the strange science of egg sweat. That somehow led us straight into Easter territory, with a taste test of cotton candy Peeps and a dive into the sticky, spun-sugar history of cotton candy itself. Then the governor showed up—li...

Get ready for another wild ride on The Second Shift , where Mark Houston, Leslie Lane, and Stitch take you through an unpredictable mix of local news, life hacks, sports debates, and... fried mushroom music? Yeah, it gets weird. This episode features a big announcement about the launch of the Rapid City Post —a brand-new, totally free, no-paywall news site bringing you all the latest from Western...

Welcome to Shift Happened ! On today’s episode of The Second Shift , the crew dives into the wild world of awkward photo shoots, bear hibernation brackets, and some truly bizarre AI resurrection stories. Houston, Dean, Stitch, and Leslie banter about everything from a bear-themed March Madness called “March Napness” to the sketchy return of Suzanne Somers as an AI robot—because nothing says nostal...

Welcome back to Shift Happened , where we recap all the wild and unexpected moments from The Second Shift on The Kat 98.7 and 93.9 The Mix. In this episode, Mark shares his ENT appointment, complete with giant instruments and an embarrassing earwax situation. Leslie drops some wisdom on mouth taping, and the crew debates whether tricking kids into eating “beach chicken” is genius or just plain sne...

Welcome to Shift Happened , where your afternoons get a whole lot weirder with Dean, Leslie, Stitch, and Houston. This week, we're deep-diving into the wild world of infomercials—remember the George Foreman Grill? Yeah, turns out it made George Foreman richer than you’ll ever be, even though it basically just had two settings: "burn" and "off." Also, why are air fryers just the 2020s version of th...

Hold on to your Lazy Susans and electric gliders, because this episode of Shift Happened is pure chaotic gold! From Houston’s latest questionable purchase (a light-up Lazy Susan for whiskey bottles, of course) to Stitch's quest for a baby rocker glider that doesn’t require assembly, the team dives into the weird, wild, and wonderfully random. We debate whether South Dakota really is a hot spot for...

Get ready to run the emotional gamut with "Shift Happened!" Join Mark Houston, Stitch, and Leslie as they take you on a wild ride through stories that spark outrage, surprise, confusion, and—finally—joy. This episode is a rollercoaster from start to finish as they dive into infuriating headlines (like a woman ditching her dog at an airport), bizarre karaoke conflicts, and controversial lottery snu...

Shift Happened: Axolotls, Cheese Fights, and Hot Hunks! On today’s episode of Shift Happened , we went down the rabbit hole of axolotls! From doom scrolling on TikTok to discovering the adorable pink salamanders that just might be the cure for your midweek anxiety, we couldn’t stop talking about their perpetual smile and insane superpowers—like regenerating entire limbs. Who knew nature had its ow...