The Wake Up Call with Scotch and Mandy

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All week long, the alarm goes off and we’re exhausted. The weekend arrives… and suddenly we’re wide awake at 4 a.m. For no reason. On today’s Wake Up Call podcast, the crew breaks down why weekend sleep always betrays us — the science behind it, the frustration of sleep math, and listener stories that prove we’re all suffering together. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Mandy’s daughter has a new bathroom tradition — singing at full volume while doing her business — and unfortunately, it’s a song Mandy actually loves. Now every time she hears it, her brain goes straight back to that moment… and there’s no un‑hearing it. The Wake Up Call dives into how parenting (and life) permanently ruins songs, smells, phrases, and experienc...

With the weather getting nicer, kids everywhere are back in business with lemonade and Kool‑Aid stands — and adults everywhere are dealing with the guilt. On today’s Wake Up Call, the crew debates the big questions: Do you stop when you see a kids’ lemonade stand? If you don’t, why not? And do you let your own kids try their hand at being entrepreneurs? Then Scotch puts eve...

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Mandy brings a simple question that turns into a full-blown debate: are paper invites still necessary for grad parties… or is a text enough? The crew breaks down tradition vs. convenience, guest list chaos, and Mandy’s bold rule—if she doesn’t have your number, you’re not invited. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tank’s been out watching Olivia play softball… and let’s just say it feels more like January than April. From hand warmers and blanket burritos to THAT dad in shorts, we break down the reality of Midwest spring sports—and Froggy listeners share how cold is  too  cold to sit through a game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a Hollywood‑heavy edition of  Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays!  on  The Wake Up Call , celebrating two April 30 birthdays that bring together blockbuster action and early 2000s nostalgia. Tank rolls out the clues for a modern superhero star who’s been part of some of the biggest movie franchises of the last decade, while Scotch and Mandy work through the hints and nar...

Between middle school practices, high school games, concerts, rehearsals, and everything else, family dinner doesn’t look like it used to. In this episode, the Wake Up Call crew talks about the reality of feeding a family when everyone’s on a different schedule. Do family dinners still happen? Do they even matter? And what does “dinner” look like in a house full of busy kid...

The Wake Up Call crew runs through this week’s biggest country music headlines — including new collaborations, fresh singles, and upcoming projects — then turns the news into a boot‑scootin’ Country Hoedown. All country. All new. All Froggy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a triple‑birthday celebration on  Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays!  as  The Wake Up Call  marks three April 29 birthdays that span music, movies, and pop‑culture history. Tank brings the clues for a true country music legend with decades of unforgettable hits, a Hollywood star who defined films in the ’80s and ’90s, and a cult‑favorite actress whose roles h...

How well do you  really  know North Dakota? Tank reads a series of true‑or‑false statements about the Peace Garden State, and the Wake Up Call crew decides if each one is  North Dakota!  — or  Nuh!  From strange small‑town facts to state history curveballs, this one tests local knowledge in the most fun way possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Some spots around Fargo–Moorhead feel like they belong in a much bigger city. Mandy recently visited the Moorhead Public Library and was blown away by how modern, cozy, and unexpected it felt — slides for the kids, fireplaces, cubbies, and spaces you wouldn’t normally associate with a library. We’re asking:  what’s your pick? Which local place makes you forget, e...

It’s a triple‑birthday edition of  Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays!  on  The Wake Up Call , celebrating three familiar names who all share an April 28 birthday. Tank brings the clues for a movie star who broke big in the early 2000s and later built a successful business empire, an internationally acclaimed actress known for award‑winning performances, and one of late‑night telev...

From forgotten alarms to autopilot mistakes, Mondays have a sneaky way of sabotaging the start of the week. Tank shares how his Monday nearly started late, Scotch keeps things moving, and listeners chime in with the small but unmistakable signs that the weekend ended way too fast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another Make Us Laugh Monday on The Wake Up Call! Scotch, Tank and Mandy kick off the week with dad‑joke favorites about haunted house parties, pirates shopping second‑hand, and fries that aren’t so French. Then listeners bring the laughs with Chex‑paying cereal, space bars, tech jokes, awkward interviews, and a reminder that the Wright brothers really were Wright. Quick, clean la...

It’s another round of  Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays!  on  The Wake Up Call , highlighting two very different April 27 birthdays that span genres and generations. Tank drops the clues for a modern country guitarist who’s been a steady presence on country radio for years, while Scotch and Mandy talk through the hints without ever going too deep into the weeds. Then the ga...

Impossible choices. Strong opinions. Zero mercy. Scotch, Tank, and Mandy take on pop culture, nostalgia, snacks, music, and random life staples—then decide which one has to go. Expect laughs, hot takes, and at least one person getting fired up every round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Somewhere between tired and fed up. The Wake Up Call asked listeners:  what’s something everyone seems to love… that you’re officially over?  From nonstop group texts and QR‑code menus to streaming overload and endless notifications, it turns out we’re all quietly done with the same things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tank puts Scotch and Mandy to the test with another round of Random Facts — That Could Also Be True or False , and this one is designed to mess with your brain. Are you actually taller in the morning? Can clouds really weigh more than a million tons? Did sharks seriously exist before trees? The crew locks in their answers, argues their cases, and then finds out who was confidently wrong. It&...

There are two types of people at Fargo grocery stores: those who walk the sidewalk… and those who cut straight through the landscaping to get in and out faster. Mandy admits she’s a landscape walker, which sparks a heated (and hilarious) debate about what that says about a person. The Wake Up Call dives into parking lot personalities and asks the big question —  what’...

Tank fires off a round of Random Facts That Could Be True or False , and Scotch and Mandy try to survive without Googling or panicking. From cloud weights and banana plants to goldfish memories and prehistoric sharks, these facts sound fake… until they’re not. Some are true. Some are total myths. All of them will make you question everything you learned in school. Perfect for trivia l...

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Mandy’s brother‑in‑law has a job interview — but not with a person. His first round is with  AI , and it got the Wake Up Call crew wondering: is this a major red flag about a company… or simply the future of hiring? Scotch, Tank, and Mandy talk through what it means to be interviewed by a robot, whether it would make you more or less nervous, and how fast the job market is...

It’s Friday Food Fight on  The Wake Up Call , and this week the crew debates the  best fast‑food drink . From McDonald’s Coke and Sonic slushes to Baja Blast, Chick‑fil‑A lemonade, and Midwest favorites, listeners from the Fargo‑Moorhead area and beyond jump in with strong opinions and personal favorites. Cold takes, hot beverages, and a lot of passion in this one. See omnyst...