The Chuck Nowlin Morning Show

Everybody loves Gordon Lightfoot, right? We’re all in agreement that “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” is a classic, yeah? Oh, hold on… it seems not everyone in the WZLX studio is on the same page. Who could it POSSIBLY be?? Also, it’s Friday and you know what that means! Today’s “Check In with Chuck” is musical, and the morning crew wants to kno...

G-G-G-G-GHOST! It’s not just a good band, but rather the worst thing that can happen after a first date. Chuck and Tyler get physical - get it, because… ghosts… you can’t see them… it’s almost the holiday, give me a break - in this installment of “Am I the A-Hole?” Also, it’s just an insult to injury when you’re arrested for extremely...

There’s a science to executing the perfect “Irish goodbye.” Of course, that science is simple - you leave, and you don’t announce your exit. Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler hear your great “Irish goodbye” tales during today’s “Check In!” Also, happy holidays from the best morning show in the morning! Be safe, and as always, (classic) rock on. Listen...

Do you struggle to stay awake while watching movies? Or, are you shacked up with someone who can’t make it through a feature length without snoozing? Chuck and Tyler hear your sleepy stories during today’s awake-and-alert edition of “Am I the A-Hole?” Also, going to concerts alone is fun. Seriously, don’t knock it until you try it! Listen to the Chuck Nowlin Morning S...

We all need alone time, whether or not we want to admit it. Sometimes, the best way to escape is by simply sitting in your car. Maybe you need to relax after a long drive, or perhaps you need to psych yourself up before that 9-5. Just make sure you play it safe. Chuck, Tyler, and Danielle hear from you - hopefully from your PARKED car - during today’s “Check In!” Also, have you e...

Listener Paul is facing a tailgating conundrum. His buddy forgot to fill his propane tank, meaning all the food Paul brought to grill before the big game went to waste. Worse, Paul’s buddy played the reverse Uno card and put the blame on Paul himself for not bringing ice to preserve said food. Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler need help figuring out who’s ultimately in the wrong here, in toda...

Okay rockstar, this is your big opportunity. What song are you opening your sold-out classic rock concert with? Are you kicking ass and chewing gum right out of the gate, or are you doing the dramatic build up to get the crowd hyped? Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler hear your calls and Talkbacks in today’s music-themed “Check In!” Also, would you believe there’s lots of money to...

Remember merkins? I mean, of course not - why would you? They were last popular during an era when horses were the transportation of choice, and clean running water was considered a luxury. Kim Kardashian is bringing back the 15th century, whether we want it or not! Also, what’s your favorite Van Halen song? Are you Team Dave, Team Sammy, or even Team Gary? Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler hear yo...

“I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Cauliflower Ear!” That’s what this couple might be hearing at the altar if the groom continues his MMA training right up to the big day. Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler discuss priorities during today’s nuptial-themed “Am I the A-Hole?” Also, we’re all getting fat. Portly. Porky. Rotund. Large. “A person of size.” N...

When saying goodbye to a pet, some folks consider taxidermy as a way of preserving their memory… along with, you know, the body, the eyes, etc. In today’s “Am I the A-Hole,” Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler hear from listener Jeff who’s trying to talk his wife out of stuffing their dead dog. Is Jeff right to think this is an insane idea? Also, do you ever go through your o...

Do you get offended when you’re asked to show ID when buying alcohol? What if you’re clearly old - like, wrinkled, grey hair, angry at the youth? Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler discuss an elderly couple who were denied beverages at the Pogues’ Boston show, as they had no valid identification to present, despite their age very obviously showing. Also, in today’s “Check In,...

Were you bullied as a kid? Do you have a child who has experienced bullying, or know someone who’s a victim? How would YOU respond to a bullying situation? Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler hear your calls and Talkbacks in today’s installment of “Am I the A-Hole?” Also, Taylor Swift writing about Travis Kelce’s… erm… package, is not a mental image any of us nee...

How early do you arrive at the airport? Are you like Chuck’s dear wife Kelly and arrive hours before takeoff, or do you like to take chances and race to the gate at the last minute? Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler weigh the options during today’s “Check In!” Also - slashed testicle. That’s it. That’s the bit. Listen to the Chuck Nowlin Morning Show, weekdays from 6am...

It’s frickin’ freezing out here, Mr. Tylersworth. Chuck is away, Danielle is back from Thailand, and Tyler is recovering from that Patriots game. Is it Friday yet? Also today’s “Am I the A-Hole” is all about your dad! Except - what if he isn’t your real dad? What if that friend of the family that you’ve been calling “Uncle Chuck” all your life...

Snack cakes - forever a guilty pleasure. Some say they’ll outlast us, especially the Twinkies. In today’s “Check In,” Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler want to know - what’s your favorite wrapped cake treat? Also, to quote Tyler: “Huh?!” I said, you need subtitles to watch anything because your hearing is shot! “Huh?! What are you guys talking about?”...

It’s Chuck’s last morning show broadcast of 2025! He and Tyler hold down the fort together for the final time this year, while Danielle mocks them from several thousand feet up in the air across Europe. Chuck will talk at you again next month, no doubt fully rejuvenated from his holiday break! Before Chuck begins his vacation, he and Tyler grace us with “Am I the A-Hole?” W...

Around this time of year, select radio stations go “All Christmas,” which is a surefire way to boost the holiday ratings. Not wanting to be outdone, this morning’s music-themed “Check In” goes ALL CHRISTMAS! Chuck and Tyler ask - what’s your favorite classic rock Christmas song? Or, what’s your least favorite? Also, what were the top trends in 2025 on &ldq...

Listener Ryan has a Christmas conundrum in today's "Am I the A-Hole?" His wife gave away a ten-year-old bottle of Pappy Van Winkle at her office Secret Santa party. Chuck and Tyler need help in figuring out who's in the wrong here - Ryan for getting upset about his whiskey collection being one aged bottle short, or his wife for just taking it without asking and giving it away. Also, Danielle calls...

During the holidays, do you tip workers? Who do you tip - your mailman, your bus driver, or your fancy front desk concierge at your condominium? How much do you tip? Chuck and Tyler want to know in today's festive "Check In!" Also, Ernie Boch Jr. and Kylie Olsson visit Chuck and Tyler in the WZLX studio to chat about their YouTube music series, "Life in Six Strings!" Listen to the Chuck Nowlin Mor...

In today's "Am I the A-Hole," Chuck and Tyler hear from a listener named Randy who's facing a martial dilemma. He's allowed to bring his wife to his office holiday party, but he doesn't want to. Randy thinks she'll be a buzzkill, and won't have fun. What would YOU do in such a situation? (Also, a holiday party in the back room of a bar? What a group of high-rollers!) Also, social media has been ef...

To get you into the Christmas spirit (GET IT?!) Chuck and Tyler want to know in today's "Check In" - What's your favorite holiday cocktail? Perhaps you enjoy a simple Old Fashioned, or maybe you're a fan of the various Russians. Of course, you can't go wrong with a hot toddy, especially with this arctic air New England is so famous for. Also, how would YOU feel if you knew that the parts of a body...

Ah, Christmas. 'Tis the season to receive greeting cards from people you haven't heard from since last Christmas. What if you have a set number of cards you plan to send out, but receive a card from someone you rarely talk to? Do you scrounge up extra cards and send them one in return, or do you go full Scrooge and shut them out? Chuck and Tyler ponder this scenario during today's "Am I the A-Hole...

When does the Christmas tree go up, and more importantly, when does it go down? Do you remove it the day after Christmas, wait until after New Year’s, or do you repurpose it and leave the tree up all year? Chuck and Tyler hear your Christmas tree strategies in today’s “Check-In!” Also, who doesn’t love the state of Rhode Island? Tyler will defend his homeland to the d...

Have you ever used the self checkout at the supermarket, walked out with your purchase, only to realize one or two items might have "slipped through the cracks? Or, maybe you've chosen not to scan something at the register to save yourself a dollar. Chuck and Tyler discuss the pros and cons of the self checkout line in today's "Am I the A-Hole." Speaking of cracks, the butt doctor says butt wipes...

Do you make people take off their shows when they enter your home? Or, do you risk letting them bring in all the germs, muck, and whathaveyou, staining your rugs? Chuck and Tyler hear from you in today's "Check In!" Also, Chuck and Tyler feature audio from the 911 calls about alleged CEO shooter Luigi "Eyebrows" Mangione, and actress Tara Reid. "MS. REID, MS. REID!" Listen to the Chuck Nowlin Morn...