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17 min

Friday Chaos: Midlife Crises, Car Crashes, and Flying Cameras

It's Friday on Hot Mornings, and Stitch and Mark Houston are bringing the chaos, loud noises, and plenty of questionable conversations!

The guys kick things off by arguing over who's more annoying to look at before diving into the mysteries of paper towel patterns, whether men should get their ears pierced, and the terrifying realization that a midlife crisis might already be overdue!

Things take a wild turn when the guys discuss Frankie Muniz's racing accident and share their own car crash stories, including some questionable driving habits and a few admissions of guilt. Plus, flying home security cameras are...

8 min

Mark's On Daycation: Ocean Rescues, Kardashian Chaos, and Too Many Men

It's a feel-good Thursday on Hot Mornings, and Stitch is flying solo for part of the show today while Mark takes daycation.

Stitch is spreading some positivity with the incredible story of two fishermen rescuing a cruise ship pianist who spent nine terrifying hours stranded in the Pacific Ocean. Plus, a Marine veteran is making a difference by delivering thousands of free meals to fellow veterans and military families.

But the good vibes don't stop the ridiculousness! Kim Kardashian's SKIMS advent calendar has customers demanding refunds, and a surprising look at America's population reveals which states have the most men,...

16 min

Veterans Day: Military Heroes, Egg Coffee, and Car Troubles

It's Veterans Day on Hot Mornings, and Stitch and Mark Houston are honoring the men and women who have served our country while uncovering some incredible pieces of American military history!

The guys explore the origins of Veterans Day, the surprising connection between Sturgis, South Dakota, and the national anthem tradition, and remarkable stories of military heroes, including a young sailor who served before he was even old enough to enlist. Stitch and Houston also discuss the importance of supporting veterans and making sure those who served receive the care and recognition they deserve.

But it's not all serious! The...

19 min

Risky Business: Skydiving, Retro Tech, and Political Signs

Would you risk it all for the thrill of a lifetime? Stitch and Mark Houston are back for another Hot Mornings, and things get interesting when the guys debate skydiving, taking chances, and whether risking your life is really worth the experience!

The guys also take a trip down memory lane with the return of classic Sony Walkman headphones, old-school cassette players, Polaroid cameras, and the lost art of angrily slamming down a landline phone. Houston has another complaint, and this time he's coming for everyone who still has their political signs in the yard!

Plus, the guys talk about...

16 min

Shirtless Shenanigans: K-Pop, Dog Poop, and Speed Walking

Things get weird on Hot Mornings when Stitch tries to convince Mark Houston to dance shirtless, and Houston wants absolutely nothing to do with it!
The guys dive into the dark side of K-pop contracts, debate whether people actually work while they're at work, and discuss the dangers of jumping into leaf piles that might be hiding a nasty surprise. Stitch is ready to deck the halls for Christmas, Houston is trying his hardest to stay positive, and a new study has Stitch convinced his fast walking might just help him live forever. Plus, parenting adventures, new music, winter vacation...

26 min

What animal do you move like?

Houston and Stitch break in their brand new studio chairs while debating what animal everyone on staff moves like, from capybaras to newborn giraffes. They dig into a poll claiming most Americans are planning a secret twist for the holidays this year, and somehow that spirals into Stitch’s plan for a Santa suit. Later they run down dating personality traits that sound great at first but get old fast in a real relationship, landing hardest on the nonchalant type. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 min

The Eight Bit Dip

Stitch rolls out a brand new game called the Eight Bit Dip, playing chiptune covers of popular songs and daring Houston to guess them before listeners can text in and win Murphy’s certificates. An AI search turns up Home Slice’s old Turkey Drop parody video, sending the two down memory lane with a classic WKRP in Cincinnati callback and a shoutout to former cast member Gunner. Plus, Houston gets ideas after Johnny Depp pulls a Scrooge stunt and yanks a Christmas tree straight off its stand in New York City. It’s a chaotic Thursday full of nostalgia, eight bit beats,...

25 min

Fifty Years In The Making

Election night has South Dakota waking up to some real news for once, and Houston breaks down the big one: after more than fifty years of trying, Rapid City voters finally passed the school bond. Stitch has breaking news of his own, warning listeners that being rude to AI chatbots can now get you banned, and digs into the list of iconic movie roles that almost went to other actors, including the one where Sylvester Stallone refused to sell Rocky unless he got to play the lead. Plus, Carnival Cruise Line’s new sticker system for tracking who tipped their crew...

21 min

Blood Isn’t Blue

Stitch fills in for Houston this morning and gets put through a round of health myths, settling the score on blood color, cracking knuckles, and whether sitting on cold concrete can really mess with your fertility. The two dig into Houston’s missing Sega Genesis, a fortieth birthday gift her dad swears he ordered and still can’t find anywhere in the house. And Amelie opens up about her Rock and Rapid City Holiday Special on December twentieth, a night of music and local talent raising money for autoimmune disease research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 min

Three Degrees To Touch The Cheese

It’s Devil’s Night and Stitch wants Houston in costume, pitching him everything from a Vikings jersey to a mullet wig, while Houston insists he’d rather get his steps in than sweat through a costume at tonight’s Creepy Crawl. Stitch realizes a little too late that her green Power Ranger jumpsuit has zero bathroom strategy built in. And the two dig into which celebrities are cutting their kids off from the family fortune, landing on Shaq’s rule that you need three degrees before you touch his cheese. Tonight’s the night, so get downtown and get weird with them.