The Chuck Nowlin Morning Show

The conclusion of the Ultimate Ticket to Rock is upon us, with your pals at WZLX ready to party at the Tall Ship in Boston tomorrow, August 2nd! Of course, a soundtrack is needed, and what better way to day-drink on a boat than with a plentiful selection of yacht rock? Today's "Check In with Chuck" asks, do we go full blown Christopher Cross, or do we stick to the format bearing our station's tagl...

For whatever reason, Gen Z - aka "the kids these days" - is drinking out less. Moreover, when they ARE at their local watering hole, they aren't opening tabs at the bar! News like this riles Danielle, who endures flashbacks to a past life serving drinks at Coyote Ugly and McGreevy's (RIP.) Listen to the Chuck Nowlin Morning Show, weekdays from 6am to 10am on 100.7 WZLX! See omnystudio.com/listener...

If you are planning to rent a car through Hertz, heads up - the company is rolling out technology that uses AI to scan for damage upon the vehicle's return. Of couse, AI isn't the perfect replacement for a human set of eyes, so make sure you check your receipt for any odd charges! Also, we feature YOUR talkbacks and calls about the Prince of Darkness himself, the late Ozzy Osbourne.  Listen to the...

Many moons ago, as he was just starting his journey on Boston's Classic Rock, a young Chuck Nowlin lived in a dank ground-level apartment on the mean streets of Brighton. One day, Chuck encountered an invader in his abode, just as he was making his escape. Naturally, Chuck took off after the thug. Giving chase, Chuck did what any crime fighting superhero would do - he... stopped. He let the guy ge...

Be it hot or iced, most of us of enjoy a nice cuppa joe in the morning. For some, one serving has enough caffiene to get the engines going, the pipes flowin', and the day rolling. However, for others, what is one cup wasn't enough? Enter the bucket of iced coffee from Sandwich Works in Newton! It's guaranteed you get you through the day, and keep you awake for the next three.  Also, Tyler and Dani...

Making the rounds (ha) on the internet is a curious innovation from Japan; a beer bottle designed to be placed in the sand. However, the shape of the bottle resembles that of a certain type of "plug," if you will. Doctors on social media are already weighing in, offering PSAs in hopes of avoiding awkward situations in the emergency room.  Also, in the coincidentally-tltled segment "Am I the A-Hole...

A Southie resident is taking a local bar to court, after a taxidermized deer head mounted on their wall fell and injured her. Of course, Tyler thinks this scenario is hilarious. Can you believe HE'S not the one who refuses to give out candy to children on Halloween??  Also in today's "Check In with Chuck," the crew wants to know - in your fantasy rockstar life, what would be on YOUR concert rider?...

In today's "Am I the A-Hole," Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler want to know if it's okay to hang out in the Dunkin' parking lot, right in front of the building... right in front of the door... not going anywhere. Come on, guy. Also, how many times can a young woman get her head stuck in a washing machine? The crew discuss the odd, sometimes hilarious scenarios that set up, erm, "adult entertainment."  L...

The bases are loaded, and you're up to bat - what song do you want blaring over the Fenway PA as you approach the plate? Something LOUD? Something that will wreck the speakers, and the audience's collective hearing? Yacht rock?? The morning crew want to know in today's "Check In with Chuck!" Listen to the Chuck Nowlin Morning Show, weekdays from 6am to 10am on 100.7 WZLX! See omnystudio.com/listen...

The Chuck Nowlin Morning Show has been around for just a few months, and already we have one of this program's most INSANE moments. Mere minutes after Danielle predicted that the next big celebrity death would be in the wrestling world, the news broke of Hulk Hogan's passing at 71 years old. We feature YOUR Talkbacks, reacting to this bizarre sequence of events! Also, in today's "Am I the A-Hole,"...

When on a road trip, vacation, or just away from home, one of the worst feelings is when nature calls and all that's available is a public restroom. Do you hold it for as long as possible? Do you force yourself to make before you leave? Or do you grin and bear it on an unfamiliar toilet? These are the important questions, people! Also, in today's "Check-In with Chuck," the morning crew wants to kn...

A long time ago, in a Brighton neighborhood far, far away, Chuck Nowlin was the victim of a home invasion. What the robber didn't realize though, is that the athetlic Chuck can RUN. Did Chuck actually catch the escapaing criminal? You'll have to listen to today's Chuck Nowlin Morning Show find out! Listen to the Chuck Nowlin Morning Show, weekdays from 6am to 10am on 100.7 WZLX! See omnystudio.com...

How expensive is a vacation on Cape Cod? Apparently, very! As a caller tips us off, just travel north to Gloucester and enjoy the beaches and food there. Or, if you're feeling adventours and willing to bear the long flight, Las Vegas is a shockingly affordable getaway.  Also, in discussing a legitimate bucket of coffee available to purchase from Sandwich Works in Newton, Chuck and Danielle learn j...

The legendary John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne has left us at 76, just weeks after his final live performance at the massive Back to the Beginning event. This morning's show is all about Ozzy, featuring YOUR calls and Talkbacks. From first concerts to meeting the man himself, there are no shortage of stories about the Prince of Darkness. Also, in today's "Am I the A-Hole," is it right to get revenge a...

Memories of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne continue to pour in, with musicians around the world paying tribute to the Prince of Darkness. Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler feature audio from Wolfgang Van Halen, Coldplay, Dave Matthews, and more. Also, YOUR calls and Talkbacks about Ozzy make up today's "Check-In with Chuck!" Listen to the Chuck Nowlin Morning Show, weekdays from 6am to 10am on 100.7 WZLX! S...

And now, a dramatic re-enactment of an interaction between trick-or-treaters and Danielle on Halloween: "Trick-or-treat!" "No." Listen to the Chuck Nowlin Morning Show, weekdays from 6am to 10am on 100.7 WZLX! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know that Van Halen's concert rider - requests and stipulations for their performances, to be fulfilled by the venue - infamously demanded a bowl of M&M's in their dressing room with all the brown ones removed. Remember, it wasn't because David Lee Roth was a diva; it was a test to see if the venue actually read the list. Regardless, Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler want to know, what would g...

Rock legend Alice Cooper has some life advice for actor-musician Johnny Depp, and it all comes from The Good Book. That's just one of the several topics Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler cover in today's "Music News!" Also, in this installment of "Am I the A-Hole," a father wants to know if his home poker games are leaving a bad influence on his newborn child. Wanna bet, pop? Listen to the Chuck Nowlin M...

Nothing screams "normal" like a soda taste test at 8:30 in the morning, especially when that soda is Maine's own Moxie. Perhaps it's an acquired taste, but regardless one member of the show has yet to try this New England staple. Listen to find out who it is! Also, in today's "Check-In with Chuck," what is your bathroom etiquette? Do you converse with the folks around you in the stalls, or do you...

Hopefully you're a fan of the 1973 album Buckingham Nicks and caught the reference in this episode's title! Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks each shared lyrics from the song "Frozen Love" on social media, indicating a potentially-mended partnership. That's just one of the several big stores stories covered in today's "Music News!" Also, in today's "Am I the A-Hole," Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler d...

Traditional wedding invitations should come with 3 boxes to check - "Yes," "No," and "Do I Have To?" In today's "Check-In with Chuck," the crew wants to know - when do YOU decline a wedding invite? Also, Chuck's wife Kelly calls in with an eyewitness account of the infamous cheating couple at the Coldplay show at Gillette Stadium earlier this week! Listen to the Chuck Nowlin Morning Show, weekdays...

There's a list out of the top sodas (or "pops," if you will) per state, but that's not the important part. The key takeaway is that our own Tyler once drank so much Mountain Dew that he found himself in the emergency room with incredible discomfort. One could say Mountain Dew is Tyler's "number two" soda. Also, in the segment coincidentally titled "Am I the A-Hole," Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler disc...

Oh man. The CEO of the company Astronomer and the head of his HR department - both of whom are presumably married, but not to each other - were caught in a loving embrace ON THE KISS CAM at the Coldplay show at Gillette Stadium. Imagine your marriage implodes, not just because you weren't careful in a public setting among a countless number of cameras, but because Chris Martin called attention to...

Remember parties? That's a thing people used to do, to have fun. They aren't doing it as much these days. They also aren't vacationing like how they used to - keep listening to today's Chuck Nowlin Morning Show to learn more about that! Also, in today's "Am I the A-Hole," Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler wonder if it's okay to allow the dog to sleep in the bed. The answer is an obvious "yes," but we'll...

Things aren't cheap these days, and that includes travel. In today's "Check-In with Chuck," the crew wants to know - are you vacationing this year? Are you flying to your destination, or saving money by driving? Are you cramming a week's worth of fun into 3 days?  Also, Chuck, Danielle, and Tyler speak with Bobby Wong about Saugus' own Kowloon restaurant, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this...