The Waters Wake Up Call with Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines 7-9-2026

Mike Waters — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:01:57 +0000

If you want your current events to cheer you up and not bring you down...let's go with the Hit and Run Headlines!

Guests: Mike Waters

Iben and Wandom Wanda On the Phone 2

Mike Waters — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:10:36 +0000

What if Iben and Wandom Wanda were having a conversation over the phone. I'll bet it would sound like this...

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Hit and Run Headlines - 2-24-2026

Mike Waters — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:01:29 +0000

Current Events without doom and gloom setting in? That's Hit and Run Headlines!

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Hit and Run Headlines for Monday February 16

Mike Waters — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:33:24 +0000

Weekdays at 6:50 and 9:15am, in a fun and funny (at least that's the goal anyway) way.

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Hit and Runs with Birthday Boy Amadeus

Mike Waters — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:26:43 +0000

All of the current events you need for the day, and since it was Mozart's 270th birthday, we welcomed him into the elit Fake Studio Audience.

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Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:05:05 +0000

All of the current events that won't put you in a fould mood. ...iI hope.

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Hit and Run Headlines 12-1-2025

Mike Waters — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:37:50 +0000

After a long weekend such as this one, I knew you were in dire need of your current events with The Hit and Run Headlines.

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Live TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:53:19 +0000

Our phone rings off the hook whenever we've got free concert tickets. This is why . . .

Live Nation released the results of a big poll this week that found live music is the world's FAVORITE way to be entertained.

People were asked what they'd choose if they could only experience one type of entertainment the rest of their lives.

Choices included movies, live sports, and live music. And they could only pick one. 39% chose live music. It got twice as many votes as movies in second place.

70% even said they'd rather go see their favorite artist than GET LUCKY that night.

93% of music fans prefer I.R.L. experiences over virtual ones. And 80% would rather spend their money on experiences than on more stuff.

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Hit and Run Headlines 11-13-2025

Mike Waters — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:14:32 +0000

1 listen to the Hit and Run Headlines and you'll laugh a bit, pee your pants a little and be fully informed of everything (except stupid stuff) going on.

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Veterans TuNesDay!

Mike Waters — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:46:24 +0000

This morning we celebrated Veterans with music, stories and shout outs! Thank you Veterans!!!

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Hit and Run Headlines 11-7-2025

Mike Waters — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:12:41 +0000

Here are you finest Hit and Run Headlines for the week!

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Psychic Dr. Rebecca Foster

Mike Waters — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:38:47 +0000

Thanks to Dr. Rebecca Foster; Dr. Rebecca Stone; Dr. Jessica Stone for coming in, chatting and reading and etc... She will be back.

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The Best of Hit and Run Headlines wk of 10-24-2024

Mike Waters — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:36:53 +0000

Headlines with a punchline; topical, informative and, according to The Waters Wake-up Call's Fake Studio Audience...HILARIOUS!

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Mike and the Mechanic With Milex Jenn

Mike Waters — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:55:35 +0000

It's great having Jenn come in on Friday mornings. We talk cars; today we talked about tire pressure and tires etc... Since it's spooky season, I also asked Jenn what her greatest fear is. Pretty scary, huh kids?- Waters

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TuNesCriPtiOns

Mike Waters — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:24:11 +0000

Cold and flu season is just starting up and I wanted to make sure you stayed safe...Tunes Wise.

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National Farmers Day

Mike Waters — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:03:59 +0000

It is always great to celebrate and talk to our Eastern Iowa Farmers.

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Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:33:57 +0000

The only way to be up to date on your current events without ending up with your head down at a 45 degree angle to your body with sad, slow depressing Christmas music playing in the background. Here, let me prove it to you.

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Hit and Run Headlines Greatest Hits

Mike Waters — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:20:40 +0000

If you missed any Hit and Run Headlines this week, all your friends will laugh at you for not having anything to talk about, so just push play, huh?

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THE FULL WANDA LOSIN' SKILLS AND SMACKIN' NEIGHBORS

Mike Waters — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:41:45 +0000

Wanda never lets me down when she calls. It's always interesting, this stream of counsciousness thinking of hers. From our Lost Skills topic, straight into smackin' her neighbors. Enjoy! I sure did!!

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It's Ask a Stupid Question Day.

Mike Waters — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:55:17 +0000

For the 5th Year in a row, I (with your help, of course) prove the existence of, "Stupid Questions"! Let's go to the phones!

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Coffee Day 2025

Mike Waters — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:31:18 +0000

It's National Coffee Day! We Drank, we talked, we drank some more. Coffee is especially good on a Monday!

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The Final Salute

Mike Waters — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:48:15 +0000

I'm very proud to be a part of, The Final Salute on Saturday, October 4th. It would be great to have you along as part of the Honor Escort as we road trip form Waterloo to Des Moines. Paul the Undertaker and I were discussing it all this morning on The Bright Side.

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The Bright Side: The Final Salute

Mike Waters — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:51:54 +0000

"Unclaimed Veterans" get a final resting place and a Final Salute.

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The Bright Side: Dot Day

Mike Waters — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:28:52 +0000

International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. Listen for more details on this very special day.

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Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:58:04 +0000

Quick headlines, quicker punchline and you've got all the updates on current events.

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Rebel TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:46:41 +0000

Remember back during your teen years? The angst, the frustration, and the whole "don't tell me what to do, I'm 15!" The Rebellious Years! ...and what helped most and fueled our rebellion? Tunes!

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Hit and Run Headlines 9-4-2025

Mike Waters — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:49:30 +0000

The only news that will entertain and not bog you down. Get out on the road of knowledge and experience a hit and run. ...or something.

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Best Hit and Run Headlines of the Week!

Mike Waters — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:55:41 +0000

If you missed any of the Hit and Run Headlines this week, you are not prepared for the weekend. Get the best, here!

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Hit and Run Headlines 8-21-2025

Mike Waters — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:41:16 +0000

Are those big chunks of serious news weighing you down? Try the new, fat free, gluten free, DC free, with lots of sugar, light not so serious news with Hit and Run Headlines!

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TuNesDay One Hit Wonders

Mike Waters — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:48:38 +0000

They may have only had 1 hit, but it was a damn good one. Listen and make your playlist.

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Bad Poetry on Helium

Mike Waters — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:05:31 +0000

Today is both, National Bad Poetry Day and Helium Day. What better way to celebrate than to read bad poetry while on helium? To the Phones!

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Mike and the Mechanic

Mike Waters — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:55:21 +0000

It's always good to have Jen from Milex Complete Autocare in on Fridays!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES 8-12-2025

Mike Waters — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:52:09 +0000

All your news in small, humorous chunks so it's much more digestible than news you will get anywhere else.

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Derecho 5th Anniversary

Mike Waters — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:19:13 +0000

Where were you when the Derecho hit. If you lived through it, you remember it. I collected a few calls from 5 years ago and put those together with some from this morning. Thanks for Sharing! ...to the archivers!!

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Mike & The Mechanic (Jen from Milex)

Mike Waters — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:07:22 +0000

It's a blast having Jen from Milex Complete Auto Care in every Friday morning to hang out and talk cars and stuff. Today we were talking about those dumb things people do on the road. I could you some examples, but let's go to the tape with Waters and Jen!

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Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:48:11 +0000

Sure, it's News...kinda, but a different kind of News. We'll call it, Nooz. Short and sweet and "Highlarious" according the Waters Wake-Up Call fake studio audience.

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Trailer and Preview for The Cudfather

Mike Waters — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:27:41 +0000

Sure, the original's great and everything, but for Cow Week I made a few changes... Here's a preview of, The Cudfather.

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From Calf To Cow Educational Filmstrip

Mike Waters — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:41:54 +0000

Cow Week can be educational!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:41:13 +0000

All the current event info and news you need to get your morning going. ...and did I mention, HIGH-LARIOUS?

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Misheard Lyrics July 2025

Mike Waters — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:26:55 +0000

My favorite TuNesDay Topic! We've all listened to songs and heard lyrics that we thought were one thing and they ended up being something else. Like, "There's a Bathroom on the Right", or 'scuse me while I kiss this guy". This morning I heard some for the first time. "Cinnamon Gum?" "F*** the Cashbox?", "Swim the Ocean?" Find out which lyrics from which songs I'm talking about.

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Hit and Run Headlines 7-10-2025

Mike Waters — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:26:37 +0000

The quickest and most entertaining way you will ever get your news. ...except, maybe The Daily Show. ...or Weekend Update on SNL. Let me rephrase; The most entertaining way, on this show of getting your current events. ...maybe.

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Hit and Run Headlines 6-30-2025

Mike Waters — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:55:59 +0000

Too tough to keep up with current events in this time of insanity? My Hit and Run Headlines are what you need! With every headline, a punchline. Weekdays at 6:50 and 9:15.

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Mike and the Mechanic (as Played by Jen from Milex Complete Auto Care)

Mike Waters — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:30:00 +0000

It's the weekly Friday visit from Jen of Milex Complete Auto Care, on Sylvia ave in Cedar Rapids. We talked cars and free tickets and Jen dropped the word on a cool prize she's bringing for us to give away next Thursday in the 9am hour.

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Hit and Run Headlines 6-25-2025

Mike Waters — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:39:46 +0000

The Hit and Run Headlines at 6:50 and 9:15 gives you all your current events in a nice, quick humorous way.

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5th Annual Stupid Guy Thing Day

Mike Waters — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:27:40 +0000

According to a recent study in the BMJ, "Men are idiots and do stupid things." According to the author, That's the premise of the authors' Male Idiot Theory. One of the main things they looked at were past Darwin Award winners. Predominantly male. To win one, you have to do something so stupid, you die. The 8 award winners from 2024 were all men. Come on, guyys!!! We can do better than that!

Here are a few stories from Eastern Iowa for your entertainment/disgust.

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Jen with Milex Complete Auto Care

Mike Waters — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:57:25 +0000

It's always great having Jen from Milex in. This morning we were talking about what you need to be careful with it being the first day of Summer and the heat coming tomorrow.

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Hit and Run Headlines 6-17-2025

Mike Waters — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:20:53 +0000

All the current events you need for the day, quick, humorous and of course, extremely educational.

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Cat's Bright Side

Mike Waters — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:48:15 +0000

A great call from Eastern Iowa's own, Jim with a great story on the healing power of Kittys!

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Wandom Hit and Run With Morgan

Mike Waters — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:28:03 +0000

Special thanks to Mr. Freeman for helping out with Hit and Run Headlines this morning!

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Sounds from Our Childhood that Younger Gens Won't Hear

Mike Waters — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:21:57 +0000

People 30 and over are listing SOUNDS from their childhoods that younger generations won't hear. Like: A floppy disk being read, the cha-chunk of a manual credit card machine, and the clink of metal seatbelt buckles. What else?

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Miles of Advice With Jen from Milex

Mike Waters — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:08:07 +0000

It's always good to have Jen from Milex Complete Autocare with me on Fridays! We, first started talking about road trips, alignments, customers and having some general fun.

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TuNesDay School's Out Playlist

Mike Waters — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:35:20 +0000

With this week being the final week of school in Eastern Iowa, and today being TuNesDay, it seemed to me that making a School's Out Playlist was the thing to do. Here's what I got from you.

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The Bright Side

Mike Waters — Fri, 30 May 2025 19:31:17 +0000

Be at Hawkeye Downs tomorrow 10-1 for the 2nd annual rolling for a reason car and truck show! Click play ang get all the details!

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Posters You Had Growing Up

Mike Waters — Thu, 29 May 2025 20:09:13 +0000

It seems to me, everyone growing up in the 70s and 80s was all about displaying what you thought was cool, because you were proud of it. Nothing more than posters illustrate that fact. So, who hung from your walls as a kid?

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The Full Wanda Memorial Wkend Edition

Mike Waters — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:32:15 +0000

I hope you love the Wandomness of Wanda, I sure do! It's sometimes hard to keep up with her. Just pay attention and know that it's all stream of consciousness and she is liable to change the subject at any time. Thank you and enjoy.

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PoN-TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 20 May 2025 18:10:08 +0000

Welcome to the first annual PoN-TuNesDay!

I think it's safe to say that everyone has heard of Yacht Rock by now, but who can afford a yacht? I would like to have a cheaper Boat/Tune option, so I came up with, Pon-TuNes! A pontoon is surely cheaper than a yacht and, as far as the tunes, we came up with a pretty good start this morning.

Let's go to the tape!

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Miles of Advice with Milex

Mike Waters — Fri, 16 May 2025 18:06:40 +0000

Mike Waters talks with Jen, every Friday morning about one car topic or another. We mix in a lot of fun as well. This morning we were talking about some interesting things about your AC.

Next time bring your car to Milex Complete Auto Care, 2010 Sylvia Ave in Cedar Rapids.

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You're Brainwashed!

Mike Waters — Mon, 12 May 2025 20:07:05 +0000

How many things do you have in the attic or the basement, or in storage that you thought you 100% needed? Shake Weights, Snuggies, Pocket Fisherman, etc... We are so easily brainwashed when the media or corporate America want us to buy something. For example...

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Waters Wake-Up Call presents, Mother's Day 2025

Mike Waters — Fri, 09 May 2025 18:21:48 +0000

We celebrated Mother's Day a bit early on The Waters Wake-Up Call. Tossed some Mom-isms out, discussed music your mom turned you onto, tv moms, etc... it's all right here for you, all you have to do is push play.

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The Full Wanda

Mike Waters — Wed, 07 May 2025 17:52:44 +0000

Listen as Wandom Wanda goes from talking about the Amana Colonies to the West Bend Grotto, then to a necklace no longer fitting due to her neck getting too big, swim class, underwater Pickleball, etc....

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The Full Wanda

Mike Waters — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:48:45 +0000

Wandom Wednesday wouldn't be quite as wandom without Wandom Wanda. Try and follow along and keep track of how many topics she zips through. Enjoy.

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International Dance day

Mike Waters — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:04:04 +0000

It's TuNesDay and International Dance Day, so we made a Dance Tunes Mix Tape. Thanks for all the good stuff this morning!!

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Best of Hit and Run Headlilnes for Week of 4-21

Mike Waters — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:33:47 +0000

I give you my Hit and Run Headlines (it's how Iowans get their current event in an entertaining manner) every weekday at 6:50 and 9:10. Here you can the best of this week.

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Wandom Wanda Behind the Wheel

Mike Waters — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:09:02 +0000

It's not Wandom Wednesday until Wandom Wanda calls. Especially while driving, so I decided to put some of my favorites of Wanda Behind the Wheel, including the all time classic; "The Pink Bike Horn". Let's go to the tape!

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It's an Earth Day TuNesDay!

Mike Waters — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:20:14 +0000

It's Earth Day, and it's TuNesDay! Sooooooo, we made an Earth Day Playlist!

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Best of Hit and Runs week of 4-14-2025

Mike Waters — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:11:53 +0000

I toss a lot of good, juicy Hit and Run Headlines at you every weekday morning at 6:50 and 9:10. I figure over the weekend, it would be a nice reminder of what's goin' down in this crazy world.

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TBT: IF YOU COULD BRING BACK 1 THING...

Mike Waters — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:17:07 +0000

This morning we did our weekly time trip to the 70s and 80s, and I wanted to ask you, if there was one thing from your youth you could bring back, what would it be?

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The Full Wandom Wanda

Mike Waters — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:01:35 +0000

For those who don't know, Wandom Wanda is the official Queen of Wandom Wednesday. I don't usually share this much, but I wanted to give you an idea of her wandom thought process. Here is the complete and unedited phone call from Wandom Wanda. Follow along if you can.

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TaX TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:22:05 +0000

Taxes can be very painful. Music, however helps with that pain, it can also be very satisfying if you get a dedication to the IRS on, like Barracuda or Another One Bites the Dust. Let's get this Tax Tunes playlist started!

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Best of the Week Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:28:50 +0000

Every weekday morning at 6:50 and 9:10 I fill you full of all the current events you'll need for the day. Quick, to the point and hilarious! (if you have a sense o humor). Here are the best from this past week.

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Wandom Unicorns and Stuff

Mike Waters — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:06:09 +0000

Ya never know what we're gonna talk about on Wandom Wednesday.

It was National Unicorn Day this morning, so I thought we would talk about some other Mythical Creatures.

I also found a list of the top opening movie scenes from movies, we had to talk about that too!

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Hit and Run Headlines for 4-2-2025

Mike Waters — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:37:50 +0000

If ya want to get all your current events for the day in 2 and a half minutes, the Waters Wake Up Call is the only one to give it to you weekdays at 6:50 and 9:10 with Hit and Run Headlines.

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Hit and Run Headlines 3-27-2025

Mike Waters — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:58:30 +0000

Give me 2 and a half minutes and you will have laughed, cried and been completely updated on current events.

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TBT Backyard Games of our youth.

Mike Waters — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:42:27 +0000

Happy first day of Spring! I think, most of us as kids as the weather got nice were itching to go outside, get all of our friends together and play all kinds of games in the backyard. Games like...Let's go to the phones!

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Hit and Run Headlines 3-18-2025

Mike Waters — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:35:49 +0000

Current events that are upbeat and funny? Hell if I know. Hear for yourself.

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HIT AND RUNS BEST OF THE WEEK OF 3-10

Mike Waters — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:21:38 +0000

If you missed any of the Hit and Run Headlines this week, you have the best of them right here! So, you know they have to be good. No doom and gloom, just the facts, the sarcasm and, if your lucky, a chuckle.

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Hit and Run Headlines - 3-12-2025

Mike Waters — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:59:42 +0000

You give me 3 minutes and I'll get you up to date on all the current events you can stomach. No doom and gloom, just a laugh and vroom a zoom zoom! ...er somethin'.

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Learning TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:31:10 +0000

This week is Brain Awareness Day, and I was thinking there are all kinds of Classic Hits we can learn from. You'll get examples here!

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Hit and Run Headlines: BEST OF THE WEEK!

Mike Waters — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:35:43 +0000

Get the complete update on current events and pop culture for the first full week of March, with Hit and Run Headlines.

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Hit and Run Headlines 3-5-2025

Mike Waters — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:41:12 +0000

I know what you want when it comes to hearing the current events: quick, to the point with some humor. Go ahead and click, they're right here for ya.

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No Brainer Day!

Mike Waters — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:55:22 +0000

"No Brainer" According to Webster's dictionary, and no brainer is a decision or choice that is very easy to make and requires very little thought. So, why are people constantly going out in public without their brains? Perhaps they never had one to begin with. Friday morning, you and I put our brains together and here's what we came up with.

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Hit and Run Headlines 2-26-2025

Mike Waters — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:17:15 +0000

Current Events mixed with humor and a fake studio audience to laugh at the stuff that's, uhhhh nevermind. Just listen.

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Come Together TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:50:59 +0000

Things in our world just keep getting crazier and crazier and the divisiveness is really unnecessary. The world has always been divisive to a point, but I don't think it's ever been this out of hand. We may not be able to change the world, but with music I think we can get much closer than where we are.

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Waters Wake Up Call Morning Meltdown 2-24-2025

Mike Waters — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:05:50 +0000

I don't know what you did at work today, but here is, basically what I did all morning. The Bright Side, Hit and Run Headlines, and we all talked about the damn price of eggs!

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Best of Hit and Run Headlines wk of 2-19-2025

Mike Waters — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:24:55 +0000

Every single weekday at 6:50 and 9:10, I give you all the current events you'll need for the day. Here are the best of those for the weekend.

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Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:13:37 +0000

It's like putting the evening news in a microwave. In 3 minutes, I give you what they give you, with an added sense of humor, in 30.

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ToAstY TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:12:22 +0000

How 'bout that cold weather, huh? Brutal! I read on the air this morning an article that says, you can actually "think yourself warm". The power of the mind is extradordinary. One of the things you can do to set your body thermostat at a higher temp, is listening to music about heat, summer, etc... We made a pretty good ToaStY TuNesDay playlist this morning.

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Hit and Run Headlines: Best of the Week

Mike Waters — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:44:43 +0000

Here ya go, the only news you'll ever get that, just may cheer you up! I know the fake studio audience thinks its HighLarious!

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The Winter Weather Wandom Wednesday!

Mike Waters — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:27:54 +0000

How about this Winter Weather on Wandom Wednesday? We had to talk about the Winter Storm, but toss in Invisible Snow Snakes and Dongles and it got pretty Wandom!

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VaLenTuNesDay: Theme for the one you love.

Mike Waters — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:00:37 +0000

What Theme Song would you give your siginiicant other???

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NATIONAL IOWA DAY AND OUR BEST PLACES TO VISIT

Mike Waters — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:57:37 +0000

It seems to me, the best way to celebrate national Iowa day is to celebrate some of the places that really make our state great! You gave me quite a few.

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TuNesDay: Rock N Roll Heaven

Mike Waters — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:24:56 +0000

The first real Rock N Roll tragedy happened this week in 1959 when a plane carrying Buddy

Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Popper went down in Clear Lake Iowa killing everyone on

board. I thought today, TuNesDay would be a good time to ask, "Who's at the top of your list

for induction to the Rock N Roll Heaven band?

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TuNesDay: Rock N Roll Heaven

Mike Waters — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:29:43 +0000

Who's first on the list to join your Rock N Roll Heaven Band?

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TuNesDay: Rock N Roll Heaven

Mike Waters — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:25:49 +0000

The first real Rock N Roll tragedy happened this week in 1959 when a plane carrying Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Popper went down in Clear Lake Iowa killing everyone on board. I thought today, TuNesDay would be a good time to ask, "Who's at the top of your list for induction to the Rock N Roll Heaven band?

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TV's Most Impactful Topics

Mike Waters — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:17:29 +0000

What events in TV history most effected us? There have been news events, series finales, special episodes, let's discuss...

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES 1-29-2025

Mike Waters — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:27:52 +0000

Current Events you ask? Here's the Hit and Runs you need for the day!

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Hit and Run Headlines 1-20-2025

Mike Waters — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:30:03 +0000

I'll tell ya, it's a big task getting you up to date on all the current events, other than polical events, but I do it every week Mon-Fri 6:50 and 9:10. Let's get the scoop, eh?

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Best of Hit and Run Headlines (Week of 11-13)

Mike Waters — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:29:48 +0000

Each and every weekday and 6:50 and 9:10 I get you updated on your current events with The Hit and Run Headlines. Here is the best of the week! "Omg, they're so HIGHlarious!" - Fake Studio Audience.

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TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:03:06 +0000

They say, learning and playing a musical instrument is good for your head, good for your soul and good for, well let's just say it's good for anything that may be bringing you down. So, I hope for your sake you play something, anything.

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LEAVE OUR COMEDIES ALOND!

Mike Waters — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:42:26 +0000

A remake of "The Naked Gun" has been announced starring Liam Neeson. Why? Did we really need a new Naked Gun without Leslie Nielson??? I don't think so. As far as why I think they picked Liam Neeson: It's almost the same name! Leslie Nielson, Liam Neeson, Leslie Nielson, Liam Neeson... Stop fliddling with our comedy classics please!!!

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Hit and Run Headlines for 1-8-2025

Mike Waters — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:31:43 +0000

From proof of Adam and Eve having actually existed to the trendy, Glitter Pickle, all your current events are here with, Hit and Run Headlines!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES BEST OF WK 12/16 -12/20

Mike Waters — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:22:29 +0000

Did you miss any of the Hit and Run Headlines this week? If you did, the weekend will go to Hell on ya by Sunday morning at 10:15am...unless you listen to the best Hit and Runs of the week!

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TuNesDay: Worst Christmas Song

Mike Waters — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:01:05 +0000

We all have our opinion of what we think is the worst Xmas of all time. It's the song you dread hearing, sometimes hundreds of times when the holidays are here. Got a lot of opinions this morning. Let's go to the audio!!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES FOR 12-16-2024

Mike Waters — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:56:39 +0000

If you want your current events delivered without going into serious depression, I recommend The Hit and Run Headlines! Quick, to the point, and, according to the fake studio audience, "HIGH-Larious!" Now, hit play on these bad boys.

Guests: Mike Waters

THE GREATEST GIFT YOU NEVER GOT

Mike Waters — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:42:57 +0000

We all, at one point or another in our life had that present that would make or break Christmas. When we didn't get it??? Traumatic Situation! Got some great stories today.

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What's your automatic, "I'm not eatling at this restaurant, I'm Leaving!" scenario?

Mike Waters — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:29:59 +0000

Have you ever had such a bad experience at a restaurant that you just up and left? What was the reason?

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TuNesDay: Non Xmas, Xmas TuNes

Mike Waters — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:53:45 +0000

Let's get some variety in with our Christmas playlist! Songs that aren't considered Christmas tunes, but evoke the spirit of the season.

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Waters Wake up Call Christmas Card

Mike Waters — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:25:29 +0000

To celebrate National Christmas card day, I thought it would be a nice idea to ask your help in creating a Waters Wake up Call Card. ...and, boy did you!

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Hit and Run Headlines Best of the Week!

Mike Waters — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:34:53 +0000

Here are the best Hit and Run Headlines from the week, starting December 2nd.

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What would you "Sarcastically" bring back?

Mike Waters — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:53:40 +0000

I've been reading about gen z and their love of all things we were happy to be done with. The rotary phone, the VCR, etc... Great idea, right? (sarcasm) What would you sarcastically just love to have back?

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TuNesDay Earworms

Mike Waters — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:36:25 +0000

This morning, we discussed those annoying little songs that get stuck in your head, EARWORMS!

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The Customer is Wrong

Mike Waters — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:43:04 +0000

I had my work cut out for me this morning. It had been 5 days since your last Hit and Run Headlines update. Let's get to it!

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Hit and Run Headlines 11-25-2024

Mike Waters — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:19:54 +0000

All the current events you need for the day, in an efficient yet entertaining, HIGH-larious...yeah, I said it...way.

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GOO GOO GAGA GO-GO ETC... TOUR IDEA

Mike Waters — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:40:42 +0000

WOULDN'T IT BE FUN TO PUT TOGETHER A TOUR WITH ARTISTS WITH THESE KINDS OF NONSENNCE, TONGUE TWISTY NAMES? CHECK OUT MY PODCAST FOR THE FULL LINEUP AND THE SONGS THEY SHOULD SING FOR THE FINAL ENCORE.

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES 11-19-2024

Mike Waters — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:42:29 +0000

ALL THE CURRENT EVENTS QUICKLY AND WITH A LITTLE HUMOR. (very little according to Mrs. Waters)

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BEST OF HIT AND RUN HEADLINES, WEEK OF 11-11-2024

Mike Waters — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:05:01 +0000

Keep up on your current events, with no heavy stuff and as much humor as I can scrape off my shoe. Enjoy! The Facke Studio Audience seems to!

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Veterans' Day Tribute

Mike Waters — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:13:55 +0000

Happy Veterans' Day, Vets! Today is dedicated to you and your stories, and the stories we get!! Bataan Death March, a daughter who arranged to have her Pearl Harbor surviving father on the USS Arizona for the 50th anniversary commemoration, and on and on! You have to hear these! Let's go to the audio!

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Supernatural Connection with Mama Mary

Mike Waters — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:19:25 +0000

Strange how, after losing someone close to you, the stuff from beyond that finds you. Here's a Bright Side about how my and my mother's Wizard of Oz Connection goes on...

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Cliche Day!

Mike Waters — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:13:50 +0000

Clichés really get annoying, don't they? I think they're supposed to, since we seem to repeat them all the time. That's how they become a cliche, but there are some that drive us crazy. For me it's, "it is what it is"

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CREEPY WEEK FINALE

Mike Waters — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:56:46 +0000

I can't believe spooky season's over. I love the fun of horror movies, tv, etc... This week we talked about a lot of it. The movies, our scary words, describing our job in the scariest way, ghost stories, etc... I put it all together for you right here. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! To the audio!

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CREEPY WEEK WANDOM: MONSTERS!

Mike Waters — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:33:18 +0000

What would scary movies be without villains and/or monsters??? NOTHIN'! Who do you think are the best???? Let's go to the phones!!

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Throwback Halloween Costumes

Mike Waters — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:27:48 +0000

Is there a prouder moment, as a kid, when you knew you had the perfect costume and looked so forward to wearing it to school to show it off to your friends and teachers, then out to trick or treat...unless it was cold and you had to cover it with your jacket. Ahhhh, memories.

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Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:54:50 +0000

All your current events for the day, quickly with humor.

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Hit and Run Headlines 10-21-2024

Mike Waters — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:15:39 +0000

All the current event with, instead of "doom and gloom", levity and snark.

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Hit and Run Headlines 10-14-2024

Mike Waters — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:10:57 +0000

A quick, witty take on all the current events you need to start your week.

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SNL 49TH ANNIVERSARY!

Mike Waters — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:09:06 +0000

For nearly 49 years, I've been watching Saturday Night Live. I started when I was 9 years old, and it was my mother who recommended I stay up and watch this crazy show. The first thing I remember her saying about it was, "There's this guy, Chevy Chase who does a funny news bit where he starts off with, 'I'm Chevy Chase and you're not!" I've watched it off and on ever since, but those first few years were the best!

Guests: Mike Waters

Don't be that guy, be a nurse.

Mike Waters — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:48:32 +0000

Nobody wants to be, "that guy", but sometimes it just happens. We discuss that and pay tribute to nurses on this Wandom Wednesday morning.

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TuNesDay Sing a Long Tunes

Mike Waters — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:05:39 +0000

Singing a long together with a group of people bonds you more most things you can think of. What do you think is the best sing a long tune there is? We discussed quite a few.

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TBT 1ST SCARY MOVIE

Mike Waters — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:04:38 +0000

You always remember your first, don't ya? ...btw, I'm talking first scary movie. Maybe you were too young and it scarred you for life, or made you a lifelong horror fan. Let's go to the phones!

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Hit and Run Headlines 10-1-2024

Mike Waters — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:18:34 +0000

I've been off for a few days, so I have many current events to update you on. Let's get to the Hit and Run Headlines!

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Rebel TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:26:51 +0000

Everybody has at least a little rebel in them. Whether you're rebelling against, "The Man" (or the woman, of course) the government your parents, teachers, or the idiots at NB-ABC-BS-HuFlix-Azon... who are cancelling your favoritest of all TV shows. What do you most want to do, while rebelling? Crank Tunes! Well, we discussed many on this Rebel-TuNesDay!

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Whopper Liar Day

Mike Waters — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:48:32 +0000

What is the biggest lie you have ever told, or the biggest lie you've ever been told?

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Wandom Wednesday Gibberish

Mike Waters — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:56:12 +0000

To celebrate National Gibberish Day, we quoted words that meant nothing all morning! Good times.

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TuNesDay's Misheard Lyrics 2024

Mike Waters — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:22:49 +0000

I'm pretty comfortable saying that every single one of us has misheard a lyric or 2 in our lifetime. It's always fun to hear some that I've never heard before like, "Wake Up, I Might Sit on You" or "She Seems to Have a Physical Attraction?". You may be confused now, but once you check out the podcast, all will be revealed.

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines 9-10-2024

Mike Waters — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:25:00 +0000

From the Goonies, to Eurythmics to Hallucinogens, it's all the Hit and Run Headlines you need to be current on your events.

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Best of Hit and Run Headlines wk of 9-2-2024

Mike Waters — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:24:07 +0000

Here you go, all the Hit and Run Headlines from last week. Listen and no one will be more full of half assed news than you.

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Hit and Run Headlines 9-4-2024

Mike Waters — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:11:14 +0000

All the current events you need for the day! The important stuff like, 3 year olds in headlocks, skinny jeans washed in...Ozempic? and How male Fruitflies are oblivious to things during sex. Just like Male people!

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BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHBOXES

Mike Waters — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:51:28 +0000

I remember, one of the best things...no, the best thing about going back to school shopping as a kid was looking for the best lunchbox! So many! TV shows, Movies, cartoons, etc...

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Back to School TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:06:03 +0000

Music is such a huge part of our lives and memories, especially when we're young. What tune takes you back to a memorable moment from your school daze?

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BEST OF HIT AND RUN HEADLINES WK OF 8-19-2024

Mike Waters — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:08:21 +0000

Here is the best of Hit and Run Headlines, Monday - Friday! ...just in case you missed any.

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WHAT'S IN A NICKNAME

Mike Waters — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:55:28 +0000

I love handing out nicknames to you, so much so, I thought I'd declare, "Nicknames Day!"

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What's Your Cowboy/Cowgirl Name

Mike Waters — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:36:05 +0000

It's National Cowboy/Cowgirl Day! What better day than this to pick out our Cowboy/Cowgirl name and the song we would ride off into the sunset to. Plus, what in theeee hell does "Tarnation" mean??? Do I find out? Maybe...

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THR33 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO HEAR

Mike Waters — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:49:37 +0000

It never fails! No matter what news channel you're watching, it's always the same 4 or 5 stories over and over. I like to find at least 3 stories you didn't even know you needed to hear. Like an 8 year old smashing a thief with a bat, for instance. Check all three out! You really need to! ...even though you didn't know you needed to. Anywho, moving on.

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Hit and Runs 8-12-2024

Mike Waters — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:08:05 +0000

Are you up to date on your current events? Don't go a day without your Hit and Run Headlines!

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The Best of Hit and Run Headlines wk of 8-5-2024

Mike Waters — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:14:51 +0000

Just in cast you missed any of the Hit and Run Headlines this week, I give you, The Best (according to the Waters Wake Up Call fake studio audience) of this week's Hit and Run Headlines!!

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Olympic TuNesDay!

Mike Waters — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:03:20 +0000

It's the final week of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris so, to pay tribute to our athletes, we created a TuNesDay Olympic Playlist.

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Nude Recreation Week No Nos

Mike Waters — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:27:03 +0000

It's the beginning of Nude Recreation week, so I thought it would be smart to cover, right away some things that really don't belong in nude society.

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COW WEEK STORIES

Mike Waters — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:55:18 +0000

I don't feel like Shark Week is all that relatable to Eastern Iowa, so I've started, Cow Week! Thanks for all the crazy cow stories!!!

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Villain TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:44:27 +0000

Since I finally found a theme to our Villains of the week, that would be the cows, and the theme is Hell's Cowbells, I thought it'd be fun to figure out the rest of our Villain Themes!

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Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:55:28 +0000

The Wake-up Call audience Calls them, HIGH-larious! It's every current event you need an update on...Hit and Run Headlines!

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Hit and Run Headlines 6-28-2024

Mike Waters — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:46:23 +0000

A quicker report on current events, you will never get. Thanks to Iben for sitting in with The Waters Wake Up Call's Fake Studio Audience this morning!

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TuNesDay Camp Tunes

Mike Waters — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:45:54 +0000

Since it's National Camping Week, I thought we should put together a Camping Mix Tape! Thanks for the help!!

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Stupid Guy Thing Day 2024

Mike Waters — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 18:50:06 +0000

The theory that men are idiots and often do stupid things is backed up by new evidence. The findings are based on an analyses of sex differences in idiotic behavior. Worthy candidates of idiocy include a man stealing a ride home by hitching a shopping trolley to the back of a train, only to be dragged two miles to his death before the train was able to stop; and the terrorist who posted a letter bomb with insufficient postage stamps and who, on its return, unthinkingly opened his own letter.

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Wandom Wanda Wednesday

Mike Waters — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:16:46 +0000

If you wanna know Wandomness, you first need to know Wandom Wanda

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Hit and Run Headlines 6-12-2024

Mike Waters — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:46:38 +0000

All the current events you'll need for your day in under four minutes! My fake studio audience just loves em.

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TuNesDay: 1 Hit Wonders

Mike Waters — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:55:24 +0000

Bands worked so hard to make it, then they did, and finally, after the one hit, they wondered "what happened?"

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Throwback Thursday: Drive Ins and 1984

Mike Waters — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:58:57 +0000

Throwback Thursday is a Great Day to remember the past, and today we remember Drive-In Movies and 1984. Let's go to the phones!

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Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Tue, 28 May 2024 20:37:14 +0000

Did you get behind on your current events during the long Memorial Day weekend? Never fear! I have all of them that matter, right here!

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The Bright Side: Trevor to Greenfield

Mike Waters — Fri, 24 May 2024 18:58:27 +0000

Thankful that Trucker Trevor was able to stop by the studio this morning to give us the scoop on his trip to Greenfield Iowa to help feed the victims of the EF 4 tornado that ripped through town. Thanks for a great Bright Side, Trevor! Check out the interview here!

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Throwback Thursday: Brands That Take You Back

Mike Waters — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:30:29 +0000

Our Throwback Thursday topic this morning was, Brands that remind you of growing up in the 70s and 80s. What's yours?

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Hit and Run Headlines 4-3-2024

Mike Waters — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:02:31 +0000

All your current events, quick, easy and with a fake studio audience that think they are HIGH-larious! On with the Hit and Runs!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES GREATEST HITS! (week of 3-18-2024

Mike Waters — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:28:05 +0000

Every weekday (6:50 and 9:10), I give you the Hit and Run Headlines so you'll be all caught up on the current events of the day! Quick Headline followed by a quick punchline and move on.

Every Friday I compile the greatest "Hits" of the week, which you can get right here and now...to the Hit and Run Headlines!

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Hit and Run Headlnes 3-21-2024

Mike Waters — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:12:30 +0000

Are you up on your current events? Well, if you've got 3 minutes, that's all this will take. Roll 'em!

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Spring in Eastern Iowa Described in 5 words.

Mike Waters — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:33:41 +0000

What do you think of when you think, Spring in Eastern Iowa? It's complicated isn't it?

Could be sunny and 90, or a blizzard warning, maybe a thunderstorm then 90 again. ...and that's just the first week!

I asked you to encapsulate what Spring is in Eastern Iowa in just 5 words. Here's what we came up with.

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Awkward Moments Day Meltdown

Mike Waters — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:54:23 +0000

If you're anything like me, every other moment is and awkward one. Thankfully, a painfully awkward moment, in time turns into a funny story and boy did I get some doozies this morning! Let's go to the phones!

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Hit and Run Headlines 3-14-2024

Mike Waters — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:09:26 +0000

How can you get all the current events to start your day in just 3 or 4 minutes? Hit and Run Headlines, which the fake Waters Wake - Up Call audience calls HIGH-larious! Here, let us show you!

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Hit and Run Headlines 3-11-2024

Mike Waters — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:31:46 +0000

Oscar Winner in the Non-Film Category for Best Morning Feature to Listen to on Mute:

Hit and Run Headlines!!!!

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Gen Z Wants to Bring Back What???

Mike Waters — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:13:20 +0000

I don't know why, but Gen Z wants to bring back the old rotary phone! (Sarcasm) "wouldn't that be fantastic?" I think I spent 2 years of my life in the 70s just dialing numbers on a rotary phone! What other things from the past should we, sarcastically bring back? Let's go to the phones!!!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES GREATEST HITS OF THE WEEK!

Mike Waters — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:26:33 +0000

I work hard "Jazzing" up your current events with the Hit and Run Headlines every morning at 6:50 and 9:10. At the end of every week I give you the Hit and Runs Greatest Hits from the week. Sooooo, let's do it!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES 3-24-2024

Mike Waters — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:01:19 +0000

Have you ever been in a hit and run of current events? Wham! Knowledge! Maybe a chuckle? Check it out and see.

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WANDOM RUDE, DUDE AND MISCONSTRUED

Mike Waters — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:02:41 +0000

Had a blast this morning and boy, did we get Wandom! We celebrated the 26th anniversary of The Big Lebowski talking to a Dudist Priest from the Church of Latter Day Dude, talked about rude people, spam calls and the Beatles! Talk about my kinda day! To the phones!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES - 3/5/2024

Mike Waters — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:11:11 +0000

Mark Zuckerberg building a Hawaiian Bunker? 1.95 billion dollars, how 'bout them Apples?? Waters Beats Caitlin Clark in a one on one b-ball game??? One of these stories is not in today's Hit and Run Headlines! Let's find out which? TO THE HIT AND RUNS!

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The Urban Dictionary Name Game

Mike Waters — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:51:25 +0000

Happy Fun Facts About Names Day and Celebrate Your Name Week! This morning we played the Urban Dictionary Name Game. You called and gave me your name, then I read you the definition according the Urban Dictionary. Needless to say, ENTERTAINMENT ENSUED! Let's go to the phones!

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Best of Hit and Run Headlines: Week of 2-26-2024

Mike Waters — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 01:52:54 +0000

Every morning, I work hard to find the hottest of current events, add a little nonsense, and move on with our day.

Lots happened this week with the AT&T outage, Odysseus: the Lunar Lander and let's not forget Caitlin Clark! Get the rest of it right here!

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ReBel TuNesDay!

Mike Waters — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:04:46 +0000

I was once a rebellious youth turning up music that I knew would upset the establishment (mom, dad, the neighbors) Most of us had a soundtrack to our rebellious formative years and it was great talking to a lot of you this morning Let's go to the phones!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES: MONDAY, 2-26-2024

Mike Waters — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:58:01 +0000

If ya want a little humor in your news and current events, try the Headlines with a punchline! I would first, however like to apologize for the tasteless, "Rocky Road" joke. Other than that, should be semi inoffensive.

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Throwback Thursday: Best Selling Albums of All Time

Mike Waters — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:56:14 +0000

I had a blast talking about the Best Selling albums with you. We went through the top 20. There were definitely some we all didn't agree on, but with it being based solely on sales, there's not much to say.

Thanks for all the calls! Let's go through those and I will give you the full list right here.

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Hit and Run Headlines 2-21-2024

Mike Waters — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:57:20 +0000

This is the future of news. Quick, to the point, update on all your current events. It's what the fake Waters Wake-up Call audience calls, "High-Larious! ...sometimes"! Without any further a doo doo, let's go to your latest Hit and Run Headlines!

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TuNesDay: Movie Scenes Brought to the next level with music.

Mike Waters — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:20:21 +0000

I'll bet we can all think of at least 5 great scenes that wouldn't be nearly as good without the music featured in the scene. Whether it's Moving in Stereo in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Bohemian Rhapsody in Wayne's World, or Putin' on the Ritz from Young Frankenstein, music can greatly bring a scene to the next level.

For more examples...to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

Throwback Thursday: The Greatest Commercial Jingles.

Mike Waters — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:53:38 +0000

How many commercial jingles can you remember from your youth? It's kind of crazy how many are still in your brain! How about the, "2 all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun"! Yes, I wrote that from memory. Sad, huh? Let's explore this further, shall we? Let's go to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

Backwards Cowboys

Mike Waters — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:03:00 +0000

Our Backwards Wandom Wednesday topic this morning was, Cowboy/Cowgirl names. Those particular names have become very popular for babies, and I thought we should all have cowboy names! Let's go to the phones!!

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Looney TuNesDay 2024

Mike Waters — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:09:17 +0000

There's a difference between Looney Tunes and Looney TuNesDay! Looney Tunes are Bugs, Daffy, Porky, Tweety and Sylvester, etc... Looney TuNesDay is all about tunes that are Looney. Some would call them, Novelty records! Always a good Time!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES 1-18-2024

Mike Waters — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:39:21 +0000

Up to date on your current events, delivered by a Hit and Run driver if there ever was one? No??? Well, guess what I've got for YOU?!

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TV's Most Impactful Moments

Mike Waters — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:43:36 +0000

The TV Academy released their list of TV's Most Impactful Moments, you'll find the top 10 below. What I wanted to know was, what you thought...

1. In 1969 after Apollo 11 landed on the moon, Neil Armstrong said, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

2. Live coverage of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001.

3. The Beatles' performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964.

4. The premiere episode of the miniseries "Roots" in 1977.

5. CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite announcing the death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22nd, 1963.

6. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his iconic "I have a dream" speech at the March on Washington on August 28th, 1963.

7. "Episode 1065" of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" when Mister Rogers invites Officer Clemmons, who was black, to share a wading pool on a hot day. It aired May 9th, 1969.

8. The series finale of "M*A*S*H" called "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" on February 28th, 1983.

9. The first-ever music video airing on MTV on August 1st, 1981. It was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.

10. George Carlin hosting the series premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on October 11th, 1975.

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Mike Waters — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:03:51 +0000

Everyday Things People Do That Are "Super Disrespectful"

Now that Eastern Iowa is FINALLY getting ice and snow, it's even MORE annoying when people leave grocery carts in the middle of a parking lot . . . and yet, they keep doing it, just to be jerks.

People on social media are talking about the everyday things that people do that are "super disrespectful" to those around them. Here are a few:

1. Abandoning stuff in a store, in the wrong place or shelf. If you're too lazy to return it to where you got it, then just hand it to the cashier at the checkout.

2. Parents who let their kids run amok in public spaces and don't do anything when a kid makes a nuisance of themselves. "The excuse of 'they're just a kid' translates to 'bad parenting.'"

3. Neighbors who don't respect the quiet hours . . . especially after midnight.

4. Drivers who just hang out in the left lane . . . driving SLOWLY.

5. People who park in designated spaces that don't pertain to them . . . like accessible spaces for people with disabilities, or "curbside pick-up" spots.

6. Not flushing the toilet in public restrooms.

7. People who don't clean up after themselves in a communal space . . . like a breakroom, a park, or even a fitting room.

8. People who just stop walking in the middle of a busy place, like the airport. Just move over to the side.

9. People who tailgate when you're driving at or above the speed limit.

10. People who cough or sneeze in public and don't cover their mouth . . . or people who spit in public, as they're walking down a sidewalk or something.

I got some great calls as well!

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES 1-9-2024

Mike Waters — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:10:39 +0000

Proven by Science of Climatology Deniers to be the hottest way to get cool current events. Listen and you'll kinda know why.

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Hit and Run Headlines 1-4-2024

Mike Waters — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:54:35 +0000

Even Throwback Thursdays need updates on the current events before time travel. Here are today's Hit and Run Headlines!

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Hit and Run Headlines 1-3-2024

Mike Waters — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:26:20 +0000

I know what you want; a way to get your current events without all the long winded, depressing details, right? We hit ya, make you chuckle, then we run right into the next one before you even have a chance to think. ...and with that, crash into these!

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TuNesDay's Wake Up Tunes

Mike Waters — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:29:11 +0000

The Holidays were great, but It's always tough to get up out of bed and into the car to go to work after an extended period of time. You need, coffee, a good breakfast and a good Wake-Up Tune!

Thank God that was the TuNesDay topic this morning! Let's go to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines 2023 Yr End

Mike Waters — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:23:05 +0000

I pride myself every morning in getting you up to date on all the current events for the day, quickly and with a little humor. (My fake studio audience thinks it's hilarious, btw). Here you will find a conglomeration of Hit and Runs at various points of 2023.

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES: YEAR END

Mike Waters — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:41:27 +0000

I consider it a great responsibility keeping you updated on current events; quickly, and with a little humor (again, the fake studio audience finds it hilarious). I've gone through thousands of the hit and runs to find a pretty good year end batch. Buckle up and Let's go to the audio!

Guests: Mike Waters

What's your Favorite Christmas Song?

Mike Waters — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:12:27 +0000

Last week, you may remember when we did, "Most hated xmas song"; Grandma Got Runover By a Reindeer". Today, with the TuNesDay topic being, Favorite Christmas song, I can't really call one particular song, Eastern Iowa's favorite. Answers were all over the place. Let's go to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

Holiday Insider Tips

Mike Waters — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:30:38 +0000

When you think of businesses that get insanely busy during the Holidays, you think Retail, Truckers, delivery services, etc... This morning I asked employees of those services to call and let us, the dumb consumer what we could do make their lives a little easier. Let's go to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

First Time Concerts

Mike Waters — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:17:53 +0000

Everybody has either fond memories or no memory whatsoever of their first concert. It's best if you can remember it. That way we get the best stories. To the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear! 12-14-2023

Mike Waters — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:58:26 +0000

It's all about 5 things. Until 7:30 am, you have no idea that you needed to hear these 5 things, but after you hear these 5 things, you can no longer imagine life without them. This morning's 5 was no exception, LISTEN!

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES 12-14-2023

Mike Waters — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:32:09 +0000

All the current events you need for the day in quick, entertaining bite sized pieces.

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DING A LING DAY!

Mike Waters — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:48:14 +0000

After a couple of days off, it was great to come back on Wandom Wednesday to celebrate, National Ding-a-Ling Day! Talk about being in my element! I'm glad you called and made me realize that I wasn't alone in my Ding-a-Lingedness. Let's go to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

Eastern Iowa's Most Hated Xmas Song

Mike Waters — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:51:18 +0000

What goes Ho Ho Ho Thump? Santa Claus laughing his head off. That was an example of a bad Christmas joke, but what about a bad Christmas tune? Let's ask Eastern Iowa! To the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:44:30 +0000

Every day, even Throwback Thursday, I have to catch you up on Current events before we go back to the 70s and 80s. To the Hit and Run Headlines!!!

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: Non Xmas, Xmas Tunes

Mike Waters — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:08:17 +0000

This TuNesDay morning I decided to twist the "Christmas tunes" theme a bit by playing songs that evoke the Holiday spirit, but aren't Technically Christmas tunes. Let's go to the phones and get some examples.

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown 12-4-2023 Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:49:29 +0000

How's your Monday so far? I know, first day back after the weekend can be a little disorienting. I get you caught up with all the current events you in a matter of a few minutes with Hit and Run Headines!

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: The Weirdest Lie You Were Told as a Kid

Mike Waters — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:49:26 +0000

Remember when you were a kid and you'd believe anything? How many people took advantage of that with you? A lot, I know. The weirdest lies were told by adults! You'd think they'd be old enough to know better, but they told some doozies! Let's go to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

The Five (minus 1 due to copyright) Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear

Mike Waters — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:46:59 +0000

Between the things you need to hear and the things you never want to hear, are the things you don't think you need to hear. These are those things. Clear?

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines: 11-30-2023

Mike Waters — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:54:49 +0000

Quick, current, to the point and with a punchline that, according to the laugh track in his studio, are HIGH-larious!

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: The Customer is Wrong!

Mike Waters — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:44:14 +0000

We've all heard the cliche, "The customer is always right". Bull Hockey! Retail doesn't believe it, hell customers don't believe it! Unless, of course you're talking about them personally, because, of course they, in particular are always right. Let's hear some of the best Customer is wrong stories!

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: TuNesDay Earworms

Mike Waters — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:31:26 +0000

Those songs, those sticky songs with the catchy melody, or the commercial jingle, or any bit of music that plays on a loop in your brain, over and over and over. Ever had one? So Have We! Let's go to the Audio!

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:56:53 +0000

How can I get all the current events to you in as short a time possible??? Hit and Run Headlines! Let's go to the audio!

Guests: Mike Waters

The Bright Side: Student adopted by Principal

Mike Waters — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:47:59 +0000

Here is a bright than bright Brightside in Kentucky. You have a student being sent to the principal's office to be reprimanded for throwing a yogurt in the school cafeteria. Well, if you think a reprimand was all she got, apparently this is your first Bright Side. Let's go to the audio!

Guests: Mike Waters

Thanksgiving Morning Meltdown!

Mike Waters — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:25:45 +0000

I sure love a short week, how 'bout you? I had fun talking with you, like always. We Talked about weird side dishes, Turkey Tunes and Thanksgiving etiquette. Let's go to the audio!

Guests: Mike Waters

Farm Joke Day

Mike Waters — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:24:32 +0000

One more Farm Joke! What is a farmer’s favorite Bruce Springsteen song?

Born in the USDA.

Thanks for helping turn The Waters Wake-Up Call into The Waters Funny Farm this morning! I couldn't do this show without you ya know!

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: Songs the Bring Us Back to a great Memory

Mike Waters — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:18:05 +0000

Studies have shown that “music doesn't just help us retrieve stored memories, it also helps us lay down new ones.” A tune connected to an event or information forms a kind of soundtrack. Nothing has more potential to trigger a great memory and along with it, a great story.

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay Memory Trigger

Mike Waters — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:28:18 +0000

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The Toy Hall of Fame Needs to Add a New Wing

Mike Waters — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:46:26 +0000

This year's Toy Hall of Fame class includes Cabbage Patch Kids, Nerf and baseball cards. Next year, they need to think outside the box! How about a new wing for non toys That Belong in the Toy Hall of Fame (Even Though They Aren't Toys) Because We Played With Them So Much as Kids. Let's go to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

Veteran’s Day 2023

Mike Waters — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 01:39:39 +0000

Thank you for helping me to celebrate Veterans this morning, you gave some amazing stories! Let’s go to the tape!

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Morning Meltdown: Throwback Thursday 11-9-2023

Mike Waters — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:04:20 +0000

It's always a blast to talk about great tv shows of the past...especially when we're talkinig about the funniest scenes from the tv shows! Let's go to the tape!

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International Tongue Twisters Day

Mike Waters — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:04:50 +0000

Thanks for the great Tongue Twisters you delivered this morning! Many I've never heard.

I don't know if you know of the benefits of tongue twisters, but it helps to stretch and strengthen the muscles which you use to speak. It is a great warm-up for public speaking, supporting effective articulation and emphasing speech clarity. It also helps with memory.

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: Dr. Waters

Mike Waters — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:31:44 +0000

The Health benefits of music are many.

Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory.

I think I helped many this morning with my TuNeScriptions!

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: Cliche Day!

Mike Waters — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:54:35 +0000

People use cliches every day, even though most of us can't stand them! Today was the day we tossed some around with hope of erasing them from the english language.

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: Throwback Thursday

Mike Waters — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:14:53 +0000

John Candy would have celebrated his 73rd birthday this week, so we spent the bulk of the morning celebrating his comedic genius.

Guests: Mike Waters

Spooky TuNesDay!

Mike Waters — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:26:44 +0000

We had a great time this morning getting all the spooky tunes on and talking Ghost Stories! Check out some good and creepy examples!

Guests: Mike Waters

Creepy Week! ...So Far

Mike Waters — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:36:20 +0000

Creepy Crawlidays! I love Creepy Season, especially Creepy Week! This past week we talked about the best Scary TV shows, Scary Movies and I asked, "What's Your Scary Word?" Sill on the way next week: Ghost Stories and we'll make a Creepy Playlist on Halloween TuNesDay!

Check out the latest and have a great weekend!

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: Misheard Lyrics

Mike Waters — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:37:53 +0000

I have no doubt, you've heard at least one lyric incorrectly in your life, maybe several! Well, you're not alone, check out some other people who have felt just as stupid.

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 10/23

Mike Waters — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:53:31 +0000

Does Gwyneth Paltrow really plan on disappearing in a few years? (please let that be true!) No water in Watertown??? How is Ozempic like Chipotle? Confused? You won't be (or you be more confused) after today's episode of Hit and Run Headlines!

Guests: Mike Waters

FrightDay: Scary Movies

Mike Waters — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:06:00 +0000

What a Frightful Friday we had! With Entertainment Weekly coming out with their list of the All Time Greatest Monster Movies, (Godzilla, by the way was number 1) I wanted to know Eastern Iowa's Favorite.

Guests: Mike Waters

What are the Best Teen Movies of All Time?

Mike Waters — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:10:20 +0000

Entertainment Weekly's current issue has a list of what they think the greatest teen movies are. I thought we should hear from Eastern Iowa!

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay Topic: Guitar Gods

Mike Waters — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:53:30 +0000

Who does Eastern Iowa Think is the Ultimate Guitar God? Let's find out!

Guests: Mike Waters

SILLY SAYINGS DAY

Mike Waters — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:52:12 +0000

What better day than Monday to Celebrate Silly Sayings Day? "Don't Spill the Beans", "A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat", "Foot loose and Fancy Free". We say 'em all the time, but when you think about it, it's silly that we don't even know how they came to be. "Foot Loose and Fancy Free"??? Let's get some more silly sayings. Let's go to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:58:53 +0000

All your current events for the day, in funny bite sized pieces.

Guests: Mike Waters

Motivation to Kick Butt!

Mike Waters — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:00:27 +0000

It's tough (if not impossible) to celebrate National Kick Butt Day on Monday, so I asked you to help me motivate! Like always, you did not disappoint.

Guests: Mike Waters

Throwback Thursday: Candy and Leftover Poetry

Mike Waters — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:43:16 +0000

I read an article this morning on, The Top-Selling Halloween Candies in Every State Over the Past 16 Years. Iowa's top selling was Reese's Cups. What did Eastern Iowa have to say about that?

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:02:03 +0000

All the current events you need for TuNesDay 10/3. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Guests: Mike Waters

FUNKY RANDOM ACTS OF POETRY

Mike Waters — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:48:35 +0000

Funky poems anyone? You gave me some great ones! Even Wolfman Jack called! Talk about funky!

Guests: Mike Waters

Mrs. Waters T-Shirt Challenge

Mike Waters — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:36:57 +0000

According to Mrs. Waters, I have way too many t-shirts and she wonders why I only wear a few of them. If I'm not going to wear them all, why would I keep them all? Here's the challenge and what she had to say about it all.

Guests: Mike Waters

STUPID GUY THING DAY

Mike Waters — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:22:21 +0000

This is the 4th year we've been celebrating, Stupid Guy Thing Day, and not a year goes by without a bunch of great (stupid) stories!

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: Wandom Wednesday

Mike Waters — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:49:45 +0000

What can I say other than, anything can happen on Wandom Wednesday!

Guests: Mike Waters

MORNING MELTDOWN: Mikes Fob Sob Story

Mike Waters — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:57:27 +0000

Has anyone seen my keys?????

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: Wandom Wednesday Junk Drawers

Mike Waters — Wed, 31 May 2023 18:54:23 +0000

What's in your junk drawer? ...well, other than that one battery that may or may not be dead, the antacid tablets that have expired and the old Bed, Bath and Beyond coupon?

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: TuNesDay Work TuNes!

Mike Waters — Tue, 30 May 2023 18:29:48 +0000

Long weekends are AWESOME! ...until you have to come back to work.

I took advantage of it being TuNesDay and made our theme: "Work TuNes", tunes to motivate and get back into the swing of working. I also gave you the usual, Hit and Run Headlines, 5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear and the Bright Side.

Let's get into it!

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: Cruise TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 23 May 2023 22:57:04 +0000

It’s day 2 of Cruise Week and TuNesDay so we were putting together the perfect playlist.

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Morning Meltdown: Cruise Week - Car Names

Mike Waters — Tue, 23 May 2023 10:09:55 +0000

It's always tough to get going on a Monday, am I right?? As always, I woke you up with Hit and Run Headlines, The Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear and The Bright Side.

My favorite part of the show, of course is talking to you and since, this week we're "Gearing" up for the 4th Street Cruise this Saturday, we were sharing names we've given our car. Thanks for all the great calls this morning!

Guests: Mike Waters

CRUISE WEEK: CAR NAMES

Mike Waters — Mon, 22 May 2023 18:53:38 +0000

With the 4th St Cruise coming this weekend, I kicked off Cruise Week this morning discussing Car Names....

Guests: Mike Waters

The Morning Meltdown, TGIF Edition

Mike Waters — Fri, 19 May 2023 19:29:35 +0000

Everything you need for the weekend! The Bright Side, Hit and Run Headlines and The Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear! Check it out and have a great weekend!!!!

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: Throwback Games

Mike Waters — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:45:21 +0000

Another blast of a Throwback Thursday, thank you for that! We were talking classic games, Hit and Run Headlines, Bright Side... check it all out right here!

Guests: Mike Waters

Wandom Wednesday Weird Work Words

Mike Waters — Thu, 18 May 2023 00:50:37 +0000

Depending on your profession, you have certain terms you use that no one else would understand. Got lots of words to go over along with Hit and Run Headlines, 5 Things and the Bright Side.

Guests: Mike Waters

The Morning Meltdown TuNesDay: First Music You Bought.

Mike Waters — Wed, 17 May 2023 16:23:57 +0000

Do you remember the first music you ever bought? Many people I talked to did and had some great stories. We'll take some calls, get into the Hit and Run Headlines, the Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear and the Bright Side. Check it out here!

Guests: Mike Waters

The Morning Meltdown

Mike Waters — Mon, 15 May 2023 19:28:34 +0000

I read, this morning that they are auctioning off the Cheers Bar, not the building, just the bar. How cool would it be to own that? Got us talking about the one iconic tv item we would want in our collection.

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: Lessons Mother Taught Me

Mike Waters — Sat, 13 May 2023 08:52:50 +0000

Friday's Morning Meltdown was all about Mom. We talked about the number 1 lesson she taught you. I also gave you Hit and Run Headlines, The Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear and a great Iowa Mother's Day Bright Side. It's all right here!

Guests: Mike Waters

MORNING MELTDOWN - THROWBACK MOM-ISMS

Mike Waters — Thu, 11 May 2023 18:28:35 +0000

With Mother's Day on Sunday, I thought we'd all share our favorite catchphrases from our mothers, as we were growing up. Take a listen.

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Morning Meltdown for Wandom Wednesday!

Mike Waters — Wed, 10 May 2023 19:38:50 +0000

Thank you for getting wandom with me this morning! Experience all the Wandom nonsense right here!

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Morning Meltdown TuNesDay's Earworms

Mike Waters — Tue, 09 May 2023 19:38:05 +0000

What is an earworm? Thankfully it's not actually a "worm". Although it could be as annoying. An earworm is a song that's stuck in your head and it's usually, NOT a good thing. What's your earworm of the moment? We'll also talk about ways to get rid of them.

All that plus, The Bright Side, Hit and Run Headlines, and The Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear. All right here, for everyone to Hear. Hear ye Hear ye. Let's go to the audio!

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: Iowa Tourism

Mike Waters — Tue, 09 May 2023 16:08:22 +0000

Monday Morning we celebrated National Tourism Day, and what better way to celebrate than talking about some of the great places right here in Iowa to visit. Thanks for the great calls!

I also helped you look on The Bright Side, have a little laugh with the Hit and Run Headlines and the perfect update on what's happening in this crazy world with the 5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear! Check it out right here!

Guests: Mike Waters

Morning Meltdown: TGI-Cinco De Mayo-Friday

Mike Waters — Fri, 05 May 2023 19:20:58 +0000

How great is it to have Cinco de Mayo on a Friday??? Had some Tequila, Learned some Spanish, including some Ridiculous Phrases, and, of course cover The Bright Side, The 5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear and Hit and Run Headlines! Check it out! It's all right here on the Morning Meltdown.

Guests: Mike Waters

The Morning Meltdown Throwback Star Wars Day!

Mike Waters — Thu, 04 May 2023 17:53:20 +0000

Another fun morning! Throwback Thursday, Star wars, and Brands that brought you back to your childhood.

Guests: Mike Waters

The Morning Meltdown: Wandom Wednesday

Mike Waters — Wed, 03 May 2023 18:48:33 +0000

We got all kinds of Wandom this morning. Silly Sayings, Wandom calls and, of course Your Hit and Run Headlines, The Bright Side and The Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear!

Guests: Mike Waters

In A Nutshell TuNesDay Edition: One Hit Wonders

Mike Waters — Tue, 02 May 2023 18:39:48 +0000

All I can Say is that it was a blast talking One Hit Wonders with you this morning.

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THE WATERS WAKE-UP CALL IN A NUTSHELL

Mike Waters — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:54:27 +0000

MayDay MayDay! MayDay! Happy May 1st! Here's what we did this morning!

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The Waters Wake Up Call In a Nutshell, Looney Friday Edition!

Mike Waters — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:33:34 +0000

I don't know about you, but I had a blast celebrating Bugs Bunny's 85th with you this morning! Talked WB Cartoons, Mel Blanc as well as Hit and Run Headlines, the Bright Side and 5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear. Click it and check it out.

Guests: Mike Waters

The Waters Wake Up Call in a Nutshell - TBT Edition

Mike Waters — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:46:07 +0000

This morning, we celebrated the 90th birthday of Carol Burnett and remembered some of her best moments from the Carol Burnett Show! ...and, of course we tossed in Hit and Run Headlines, The Bright Side and the 5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear.

Guests: Mike Waters

Wandom Wednesday In a Nutshell

Mike Waters — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:22:53 +0000

WANDOMNESS! What else can I say? Listen.

Guests: Mike Waters

Wake-Up Call In a Nutshell - TuNesDay - Parents Playlist

Mike Waters — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:40:03 +0000

It was quite the busy morning! Started off with the Brightside as always at 5:50 followed by the kickoff of our TuNesDay Topic: What song would you put on the "My Parents Influenced this Playlist" playlist.

Hit and Run Headlines and the 5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear.

It's all right here in a nutshell!

Guests: Mike Waters

The Waters Wake Up Call In a Nutshell

Mike Waters — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:50:14 +0000

I'm starting a daily podcast to feature everything I've done during the show.

Today, along with The Bright Side, Hit and Run Headlines and the Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear, we celebrated National Scream Day and Updated the Wake-Up Call Catchphrase...with your help, of course.

Guests: Mike Waters

The, Not Great, But Best He Could Come Up With from Last Week

Mike Waters — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:36:21 +0000

What a Week! From Mustangs on Monday to Tax TuNesDay, Mad Libs on Wandom Wednesday, 420 Throwback Thursday and paying tribute to Prince on the 7th anniversary of his passing.

Order by Midnight tonight and get the Hit and Run Headlines and 5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear for HALF PRICE! CHECK IT OUT!

Guests: Mike Waters

Wandom Wednesday: Mad Libs, Cat Ladies and Old Wine

Mike Waters — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:40:53 +0000

You can't say we didn't get Wandom today. Mad Libs, Cat Ladies and Old Wine in Oelwein!

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Tax TuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:38:42 +0000

What Better motivation to get your taxes done than good tunes!

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National Mustang Day!

Mike Waters — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:36:30 +0000

The Ford Mustang debuted on this date at the 1964 World's Fair. I thought we should have a little celebration for the most successful muscle car.

Guests: Mike Waters

The, Not Great, But Best Waters Could Come up with Last Week, podcast.

Mike Waters — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:08:30 +0000

The week's are going by so fast! Probably because I'm having so much fun!

We celebrated National Dance Week with Dance TuNesDay and Throwback Thursday. Monday we got rid of our Easter Stress, Wandom Wednesday discussed who would be the worst person to be stuck on an elevator with and Friday ended the week with Moments of Laughter.

...as if that wasn't enough, covered all you needed to know with 5 Things you Didn't Know You Needed to Hear and Hit and Run Headlines! Click play!

Guests: Mike Waters

Wandom Elevator Eggs!

Mike Waters — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:31:36 +0000

Thanks for Wandoming (?) with me this morning!! We discussed the worst people to share a ride in the elevator with, and a great surprise when Carrie from Dysart stopped by with Farm (butt) Fresh Eggs!

Guests: Mike Waters

DaNce TuNesDay!

Mike Waters — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:09:44 +0000

It's National Dance Week, just in case you don't know. How ya gonna dance without tunes? You're not! Great additions to the list this morning!!

Guests: Mike Waters

The Not Great, But Best He Could Come Up with from Last Week

Mike Waters — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:25:14 +0000

It's never anything but a blast hanging out with you every week. We definitely had some fun with TuNesDay's Storm Tunes Playlist, Wandom Wednesday and items to substitute for eggs for decorating and hiding for Easter, and I celebrated my 3rd anniversary here at KOKZ! Wow! 3 Years, where does all the time go? Oh well, hit play and check it out...

Guests: Mike Waters

The Bright Side: Willie Ray to Mississippi

Mike Waters — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:56:25 +0000

Willie Ray from Willie Ray's Q Shack has been feeding devastated areas around the country since August of 2020 when he fed his community here in Eastern Iowa after the Derecho. His latest journey is to Mississippi to feed the people devastated by the recent tornadoes. Let's get an update from Trucker Trevor.

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: Storm Tunes

Mike Waters — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:39:19 +0000

You always need to be prepared for a storm.

1. Shelter

2. Extra Batteries

3. KOKZ on to follow the storm coverage

4. TuNes!

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:12:52 +0000

Everything you need to know to start your day delivered in a quick, painless 3 minutes.

Guests: Mike Waters

Throwback Thursday: TV Doctors

Mike Waters — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:22:25 +0000

Happy Throwback Thursday! Since today is National Doctors Day, I thought we could look back on our favorite doctors from tv back in the day.

Guests: Mike Waters

Wandom Wednesday: Idols and Autographs.

Mike Waters — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:21:14 +0000

I like to think of Wandom Wednesday as "Anything Can Happen Day". Had 2 great topics thanks to you! Autographs and Idols.

Let's go to the tape!

Guests: Mike Waters

The Not Great, But Best He Could Come Up With From Last Week.

Mike Waters — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:35:48 +0000

I had another blast of a week with you this week! We kicked off Spring by Attempting to figure out what "Spring" means in Eastern Iowa.

We made a Spring Playlist, Did Hit and Run Headlines, talked about our Hallowed Ground experiences, and I Gave you the 5 Thing You Needed to Know from the week.

Check it out, it's all right here!!

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES 3-24-2023

Mike Waters — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:13:54 +0000

What crazy happenings did our world give us today?

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:12:01 +0000

Quick, to the point, with just enough of what you need of the day's current events to get you through your day.

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:47:59 +0000

Every story you need for the day is right here in a quick, fun 3 minutes...or my name isn't Elon Sixx Shatner, esq.

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay Spring Playlist

Mike Waters — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:55:48 +0000

What could possibly be better than the arrival of Spring? A soundtrack, Silly!

I think we put a pretty good Spring Playlist, or mixtape if you will.

Thanks, as always for your help!

Guests: Mike Waters

Awkward Moments

Mike Waters — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:35:08 +0000

It's Throwback Thursday and National Awkward Moments Day! What better time to share some uncomfortable stories?

Guests: Mike Waters

5 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO HEAR!

Mike Waters — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:01:50 +0000

The 5 things you may not have heard, but will have heard after hearing this...with me so far? From driverless cars to crazy monkeys and the perfect nap, I got all the monkey business right here!

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay SouNdTrackS

Mike Waters — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:43:21 +0000

What can you say about a great soundtrack? Great quality music that matches the mood of the movie perfectly...there's nothing better.

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:14:36 +0000

When you don't have an hour to watch the news in the morning, Hit and Run Headlines gets it done zippity doo da style! 3 minutes tops!

Guests: Mike Waters

GREATEST MOVIE LINES

Mike Waters — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:05:37 +0000

With the Oscars coming up Friday, I thought I'd give them an idea for a new award: Best Movie Line and/or Most Quotable Movie.

Got a lot of great ones this morning. Let's go to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

WHAT DISCONTINUED ITEM WOULD YOU BRING BACK FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD.

Mike Waters — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:20:43 +0000

Another Thursday, another snow-storm. Welcome to Snow's Back Throwback Thursday.

Thanks for the great response to this morning's topic, WHAT DISCONTINUED ITEM WOULD YOU BRING BACK FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD.

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:51:08 +0000

Here is everything you need to know for today, covered in just 3 minutes! ...give or take.

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: Musicians Turn to Acting

Mike Waters — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:09:07 +0000

When you think of musicians who have turned to acting, who do you think of?

David Bowie? (Labyrinth)

Beatles? (A Hard Days Night, Help, etc...)

Sting? (Dune)

How 'bout some others? Check out what we came up with.

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:00:54 +0000

Here it is, everything you need to know to start the week in under 3 mintues.

Guests: Mike Waters

WORK DREAMS/NIGHTMARES

Mike Waters — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:21:02 +0000

We've all had those dreams, where we're at work and nothing seems to go right!

The DJ's nightmare dream scenario is, that we are just about to go on the air but are totally unprepared, and go instantly into panic mode. I'll give you the full explanation and we get many more dreams from you...here.

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 19:33:26 +0000

The quickest way to get all you need to know for the day in, roughly, 2 minutes! Now, that's efficiency!

Guests: Mike Waters

WANDOM WEDNESDAY FLOYD 50TH

Mike Waters — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:02:19 +0000

It's hard to believe, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon is 50! What a great album!! Thank you for helping me celebrate.

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay Tribute to Dr. Johnny Fever

Mike Waters — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:39:31 +0000

What better way to pay tribute to a legendary Doctor of the airwaves than to take TuNesCriptions and cure what ails you with Tunes!

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:04:27 +0000

Everything you missed over the weekend, I covered in under 3 minutes.

Cocaine Bear, having kids can reduce your happiness??? NASA has new satellite images of earth, etc... Catch the rest right here...

Guests: Mike Waters

IT'S NO BRAINER DAY! DUH!!

Mike Waters — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:43:59 +0000

So, what is a No Brainer? I'd say, it's a fact, an idea or a way of doing things that should take no brain power whatsoever.

My example this morning was; when you're done using your grocery cart, put it back in the cart corral, don't leave it in the middle of the parking lot! That's exactly what I saw yesterday so, ya know what I did? I took it upon myself to put it away myself.

Here's another I had texted to me, from Anita: "My no brainer....double long line at McDonalds drive thru, car leaves an open space in front of them a car length so line is all backed up even more, then finally get to the pay window and they have to find their money when they could have had it ready while waiting." Duh! No Brainer!

From Agnes: "I had someone park a motorized shopping cart BEHIND my car and the battery was almost dead.... I couldn't go forward so I had to lift and drag it out of the way."

Let's listen to a few more of these No Brainers that are, apparently too difficult to understand.

Guests: Mike Waters

FRIDAY MORNING LIFE HACKS

Mike Waters — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:54:12 +0000

We all have a few Life Hacks to make life less complicated. For example; If you put ice cubes in your dryer, your shirts won’t wrinkle, Using newspapers in shoes removes the stink, Toothpaste cleans the silver nicely.

Here are a few others to help.

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:49:51 +0000

So many stories, so little time! We get all of of 'em in just a couple of minutes

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: Tunes that Bring Us Together

Mike Waters — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:10:52 +0000

It's hard to keep track of just how many topics that divide us? Politics and economics, History, Religion, Science, biology, and health. Entertainment, Environment, Law and order, and on to infinity.

A better question is...what can bring us together? MUSIC! For ex; No matter how big of a group of people are in a crowd, Sweet Caroline comes on and everyone yells at the top of their lungs, "Ba Ba Baaaa" and "So good, so good, so good!!"

...or, if Mony Mony by Billy Idol comes on, everyone yells, "Hey! Hey What! Get Milk Get Bread!" If kids are around and there's a storm coming. An adult crowd usually yells out something different.

Check out today's TuNesDay Topic right here...

Guests: Mike Waters

THE, NOT GREAT, BUT BEST HE COULD COME UP WITH FROM LAST WEEK.

Mike Waters — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:44:22 +0000

Whatta week, huh? Between last Monday and this past Friday, you and I discussed the most important (nonsense) going on.

From the Super Bowl on Monday to ValenTuNesDay, Wandom Wednesday’s list of foods you should never eat in bed, etc… plus Hit and Run Headlines, The Five Things You Didn’t Know You Needed to Hear. Check it all out here!

Guests: Mike Waters

WANDOM WEDNESDAY

Mike Waters — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:53:56 +0000

This morning, the big topic wandomly turned out to be, What Food Should You Never, ever under any circumstance eat in bed?

You probably should stay away from that habit altogether, but...

Guests: Mike Waters

Bright Side

Mike Waters — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:43:26 +0000

Florida Man Saves Neighbor Boy From Armed Kidnapping!

Could have been a very dark side! Thank goodness for good Samaritans!

Guests: Mike Waters

ValenTuNesDay

Mike Waters — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:20:57 +0000

What is a ValenTuNe? It's any song that fits your current, "Love" situation. In love, out of love, never gonna love again, between loves, etc...

You called with some great ones this morning!

Guests: Mike Waters

5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear

Mike Waters — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:04:47 +0000

Is the world getting crazier, or is it just me??

Today I Talk about:

A Guy who Drives, Runs, Swims, and Climbs from Cops Before Being Arrested,

The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile in Las Vegas having to be repaired after the catalytic converter was sawed off and stolen!

The Dope of the Day!: How dumb do you have to be to break up with your girlfriend on an airplane, at the beginning of the flight! Not, good dude! Not good!!

Check out all 5 Things, here...

Guests: Mike Waters

THE NOT GREAT, BUT BEST I COULD COME UP WITH FROM LAST WEEK

Mike Waters — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:58:41 +0000

Another week down, and another episode of The Not Great, but Best I Could Come Up with from Last Week! I couldn't do it without you!

Monday: Had fun with National Fart Day

TuNesDay: It was Dump Your Significant Jerk Day, so we played, break up tunes!

Wandom Wednesday: The Funniest People of All Time

TBT: Favorite Catchphrases from the 70s and 80s

Football Friday: Got ready for the big game by playing your Big Game Party Entrance Tunes!

Plus I tossed in some Hit and Run Headlines and 5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear from Last week.

Have a great weekend!!

Guests: Mike Waters

THROWBACK THURSDAY: CATCHPHRASES

Mike Waters — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:33:15 +0000

There were so many catchphrases back in the day. Happy Days had about 368 of 'em. We talked about quite a few this morning. TV shows, commercials, movies, etc...

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: BREAK-UP TUNES

Mike Waters — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:06:33 +0000

We are 1 week away from Valentine's Day, and it's Dump Your Significant Jerk Day! What better day to play some break-up tunes?

Guests: Mike Waters

The, Not Great, But Best I Could Come Up With From Last Week

Mike Waters — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:04:52 +0000

The end of another week, and we talked about all kinds of things!

This past week, we covered so much stuff!! Every week I give you a taste of the fun we had Mon-Fri...

Monday: RAGBRAI. Thank you for the suggestions on alternate ways for me to participate.

TuNesDay: What's Your Mount Everest Song? What song blasts from the heavens as soon as you reach the peak?

Wandom Wednesday: Hula in the Coola! We took a trip to Hawaii in our heads.

Throwback Thursday: What was so great about growing up in the 70s and 80s? I think we were all on the same page with that one.

Friday: Cowboy names were trending in 2022. If you could pick a Cowboy/Cowgirl name, what would it be??

We also covered Hit and Run Headlines, the 5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear and the Bright Side.

Click play and get it all in the course of a half hour.

Guests: Mike Waters

The, Not Great, but the Best I Had from Last Week. Week of 1-30-2023

Mike Waters — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 19:21:49 +0000

I had another awesome week with you! Here is the best I could come up with from last week, with your help of course.

Monday we talked RAGBRAI

TuNesDay we gave our Mount Everest Tune

Wandom Wednesday pretended we were in Hawaii with Hula in the Coola

Throwback Thursday we discussed the best part of growing up in the 70s and 80s

Friday we played Cowboys and Cowgirls! Yippee Ky-Yay!

It's all just a click away! Check it out!

Guests: Mike Waters

COWBOY/COWGIRL NAMES ARE TRENDING

Mike Waters — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:16:05 +0000

Here's how popular the show "Yellowstone" is: Americans can't stop naming their KIDS after their favorite characters from it.

The top three names that saw the most gains in 2022 were all from "Yellowstone" . . . Dutton, Rip, and Kayce.

"Dutton" is the last name of Kevin Costner's family on the show, and was 33 times more popular than it was in 2021.

Three other names from the show also ranked high . . . Laramie, Walker, and Tate.

I thought we should find Cowboy/girl names for ourselves this morning. I went with Chicken RugBurn, not as cool as John Wayne as Rooster Cogburn. Let's go to the phones and see what you've got!

Guests: Mike Waters

5 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO HEAR

Mike Waters — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:32:36 +0000

There are things you need to know, and you usually know those things, but what about those things you need to know but had no idea you needed to know them? I know them and deliver them to you with the 5 Things You Didn't know you needed to hear. Ya know??? Alright, let's get into it!

Guests: Mike Waters

WHAT WAS SO GREAT ABOUT GROWING UP IN THE 70S AND 80S?

Mike Waters — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:21:03 +0000

I think every generation believes the era in which they grew up was the best. I just want to say, kids of the 70s and 80s had the best time. Saturday morning cartoons, great tunes, stay outside with friends until the street lights came on. So much freedom and not as many rules!

Let's talk about some of those, shall we???

Guests: Mike Waters

HULA IN THE COOLA DAY!

Mike Waters — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:19:54 +0000

It's a day when we, no matter the weather, experience a warm sunny day and dance the hula! It's best if you can go to Hawaii in your mind, and feel like your truly experiencing it. Thanks for helping paint the Hula in the Coola picture this morning!!

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: What is your Mount Everest Tune?

Mike Waters — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:43:43 +0000

Getting to the top of Mount Everest, considered to be an example of the ultimate goal you can accomplish. A magnificent feat!

So, the question is, what is the one song you want blasting out from the heavens as you stand atop Everest lookin' down on creation? Got some great calls this morning!

Guests: Mike Waters

The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:48:23 +0000

THE IPHONE 15 WILL REPORTEDLY HAVE A TITANIUM FRAME?

SOMEONE HAS BEEN PUTTING RAZOR BLADES ON GAS PUMP HANDLES IN FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA???

CHICKEN OF THE SEA IS OFFERING $1 MILLION TO SOMEONE WHO CAN PROVE THEY'VE MET A LIVE MERMAID?????

Guests: Mike Waters

RAGBRAI 2023

Mike Waters — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:34:29 +0000

The overnight towns on the RAGBRAI route have been announced. With Coralville and the town of my birth, Davenport, on the list I would love to participate, but with my health issues, I'm not sure I could ride that entire route.

Any suggestions on an alternative so I don't miss out?

Guests: Mike Waters

THE BRIGHT SIDE: WATERS' 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF RETURNING TO WORK

Mike Waters — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:43:52 +0000

I can't believe it's been a full year since I returned to the Wake Up Call, following my heart attack. So many to thank, and I did that with the Bright Side.

Guests: Mike Waters

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO HEAR.

Mike Waters — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:25:30 +0000

I know that you like a little information to help start your day, and that you can't hold more than five things in your head at a time. Enter, the Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear. From an Uber Eats guy walking out on the court of an important college basketball game, to a killer lineup for Willie's 90th and health myths you need to forget once and for all!

Guests: Mike Waters

WANDOM OPPOSITE DAY WEDNESDAY

Mike Waters — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:48:08 +0000

Wandom is confusing enough, you put Opposite Day in there as well and you get scrambled egg brains. All I can say is, you need to hear it to get it.

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay! TuNes connect people!

Mike Waters — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:22:20 +0000

So many studies have shown that music truly connects us. Just listening to a favorite song or band with another human being is bonding, playing or singing it together has an even stronger connection.

With that in mind, I asked you, "what song could you hear a complete stranger playing that would instantly make you run over and become best friends?"

Guests: Mike Waters

The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:49:45 +0000

CAFETERIA WORKER IN ARRESTED FOR SELLING POT BROWNIES?

EGGS SMUGGLED ACROSS THE BORDER FROM MEXICO???

YOU CAN NOW BUY AN "IN CASE I GO MISSING" BINDER?????

KIM KARDASHIAN GAVE A LECTURE AT HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL???????

Find out, "What the hell is going on????" with Hit and Run Headlines, right here!

Guests: Mike Waters

TRAFFIC PET PEEVES

Mike Waters — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:57:47 +0000

There's nothing worse than a driver who has no consideration for other drivers or any common sense, whatsoever!

I was telling you about a Reddit thread I was reading this morning that focused on, "Our Biggest Driving Pet Peeves". I learned a term that I love! Niceholes! These are people who think they're being "nice," but it's actually dangerous.

For example, one person said, "'Nice' people who stop in the middle of a roundabout to let cars enter." Or, "Randomly stopping on a road to let someone in oncoming traffic turn left in front of them." Or, "Waving people through a four-way stop when it's your turn to go."

Not following the rules of the road is dangerous to other drivers, as well as bicyclists and pedestrians, because they don't know what's going on. One person put it this way: "Don't be polite . . . be predictable."

Now let's see what Eastern Iowa has to say about all that.

Guests: Mike Waters

The, Not Great But Best I Could Come Up with From Last Week Podcast, 1-16 - 1-20-2023

Mike Waters — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:31:10 +0000

I love going back over the week's stuff and finding my favorite stuff. Last week we talked:

Blue Monday with my Vikings Loss

TuNesDay we got Looney

Wandom Wednesday we discussed Synonyms with Cinnamon at the Cinema with Mrs. Waters

ThrowbackThursday, Cliques you hung out with at school back in the day

Friday, National DJ Day.

Hit play and let 'er roll!

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:47:18 +0000

WHEN YOU WANT TO GET THE HEADLINES WITHOUT MUCH OF THE USELESS STUFF THAT COMES AFTER IT, AND NOT SO "DOOM AND GLOOM"...YOU WANT THE HIT AND RUN HEADLINES!!

Guests: Mike Waters

THE, "NOT QUITE GREAT, BUT BEST I COULD DO FROM LAST WEEK" PODCAST 1-13-2023

Mike Waters — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:23:57 +0000

Hey Eastern Iowa! I had another great week with you, goofin' off and playin' tunes! Every week I gather up the best of what I had from the week and put it here.

This week we talked 45s on TuNesDay as we celebrated the 74th anniversary of the 45, got Wandom, as we do every Wednesday: this week we discussed "Lost Skills"

Throwback Thursday we did some time travelling to the 70s and 80s, and finally discussed superstitions on Friday the 13th!

Check it all out right here and I will catch you back live Monday morning!!

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES 1-12-2023

Mike Waters — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:13:28 +0000

The only news, that's quick, to the point, and free of doom and gloom! Let's check out today's Hit and Run Headlines!

Guests: Mike Waters

WANDOM WEDNESDAY: LOST SKILLS

Mike Waters — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:10:32 +0000

Can you remember how to read a map? How 'bout type a letter at 50 wpm on an actual typewriter??? ...and most importantly, what's a rotary phone? If you said, "Duh, I don't know"...then you need to listen here...

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay Celebrates the 74th Anniversary of the 45!

Mike Waters — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:27:01 +0000

On January 9th, 1949; RCA Victor produced the first 45 rpm record. I remember having to search high and low, at times for the 45 I was looking for. If you loved the song after hearing it on the radio, buying the single was the only way to get just the one song without shelling out for the whole album. The one song, in most cases was the only good song on that album anyway.

I had many adventures searching for all of my 45s, and after finding it, I had such a feeling of accomplishment and pride. Ya don't have that any more with Alexa and all the streaming apps.

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES FOR MONDAY, 2-9-2023

Mike Waters — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:13:18 +0000

There's way too much doom and gloom news these days. I like to lighten it up a bit. Think of it as, Headlines with a Punchline!

Guests: Mike Waters

THE NOT SO GREAT, BUT THE BEST HE COULD COME UP WITH THIS WEEK

Mike Waters — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:33:35 +0000

I have so much fun with you all week that I like to go back and listen to what we did. From TuNesDay's "Motivation Tunes" to Friday's Schoolhouse Rock 50th...this is the stuff I had most fun with.

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:32:58 +0000

So quick and fun, you'll hardly know it's news.

Guests: Mike Waters

WANDOM DIPTHONG

Mike Waters — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:22:54 +0000

The beauty of Wandom Wednesday is never knowing what could possibly happen. This week we went from bad dad jokes, to dipthongs to football.

Guests: Mike Waters

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Mike Waters — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:13:19 +0000

Happy New Year!! Got any new year's resolutions? No, me neither, but I thought it might be interesting to ask, if you could pick a new year's resolution back when you were growing up, that would have made life easier for you today, what would it have been?

Guests: Mike Waters

TBT THE STORM FROM HELL

Mike Waters — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:22:02 +0000

What a Christmas week this is! Winter Storm, Blizzard, and Holiday travel plans busted. At least we're having fun though, right? RIGHT!?

Guests: Mike Waters

WINTER SURVIVAL KIT CHECKLIST

Mike Waters — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:29:06 +0000

Winter's here, and even without this winter storm we're getting it's a great idea to put together a winter survival kit. Good suggestions right here!

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: Favorite Christmas Tunes!

Mike Waters — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:36:35 +0000

Nothing in the world gets you more into the Christmas spirit than a great Christmas Tune. Talked about some good ones this morning!

Guests: Mike Waters

The Waters Wake Up Call: Not Great, But the Best I had from Last Week.

Mike Waters — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 15:43:39 +0000

Here's what I have for this week. From Hit and Run Headlines, to The Bright Side and All our phone topics and silly commercials...It's not great, but it's the best I had from Last Week.

Guests: Mike Waters

TICK TOCK'S TIME IS RUNNING OUT

Mike Waters — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:18:00 +0000

The people in charge are saying that Tick Tock should be banned, as it is a national security threat.

While we're at it, I think there are some other things that need to be banned!

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines!

Mike Waters — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:12:03 +0000

What's happening in our world today? Funny you ask, I have some crazy headlines for you that, nearly, tell you what you need to know with a touch of humor and wit. Wit? Well, I'm half right.

Guests: Mike Waters

The Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear!

Mike Waters — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:06:59 +0000

My mother always used to say, or maybe it was my dentist, oh well...one of 'em used to say, "as long as you start the day knowing five things, your day will be less painful than a root canal". Oh, yeah, it was my dentist. Well here are 5 things for today.

Guests: Mike Waters

Christmas Songs from H-E-Double Hockey Sticks

Mike Waters — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:17:25 +0000

Most of us love Christmas music. It gets us into the spirit of the season and can bring up a lot of great memories. What about the songs that we hate? We all have a few. I asked what the worst Christmas songs ever written were, and you let me know.

Let's go to the phones!

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines 12-14-2022

Mike Waters — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:55:53 +0000

Getting you up to date on everything you need to know for the day, quickly and with (attempted) humor.

Guests: Mike Waters

Christmas Traditions

Mike Waters — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:14:30 +0000

Merry Merry!!! Everyone has that one Christmas Tradition they can't live without.

Guests: Mike Waters

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Mike Waters — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:18:26 +0000

If any day of the week was ever begging for a Bright Side, it would be Monday.

Check out a great Christmas Brightness! I guess we could call it a Merry and Bright Side!

Guests: Mike Waters

The Not So Great, But Best the Best He Could Come Up With Last Week

Mike Waters — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 16:25:43 +0000

Happy weekend. Had a great week with you talkin, John Lennon, Ladies of Rock N Roll, Wandomness and Christmas Cards! I've put together some of the best calls from you, as well as some Hit and Run Headlines, 5 Things, etc....

Guests: Mike Waters

The Waters Wake Up Call XMAS Card

Mike Waters — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:00:06 +0000

With it being National Christmas Card Day, I thought it would be a good idea to do one for The Waters Wake Up Call and since this isn't my show alone, (I couldn't do it without you) I wanted you to be a part of it. I knew you would get me great suggestions!

Guests: Mike Waters

JOHN LENNON: 42 YEARS AGO TODAY

Mike Waters — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:20:52 +0000

The death of John Lennon is such an overwhelming memory. I was 14 and at the height of my Beatles fanaticism. I remember where I was, what I was doing and what I did the rest of the night. I tell my little story, then get some great stories from you as well.

Guests: Mike Waters

WANDOM WEDNESDAY

Mike Waters — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:42:43 +0000

It was a typical Wandom Wednesday, which isn't typical as compared to every other day of the week. We just toss everything into the air and wherever it lands, we just start from there.

Guests: Mike Waters

The Bright Side

Mike Waters — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:19:51 +0000

There are many dark sides of life happening these days, but you can't strictly focus on those. Most dark sides, when a community can come together, or kindness from a neighbor, co-worker, or, in this case a student helping out a teacher who was mourning a very tough loss...

Guests: Mike Waters

5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear

Mike Waters — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:05:27 +0000

Every single morning, when I get to the KOKZ studio, I search for at least 5 stories that, you may not have heard of, but I think you need to know.

This morning I talked about:

IBS May be triggered by...GRAVITY! (!)

A guy from (GUESS, I DARE YA!) FLORIDA! DUH!! Decided to steal from a store during a Shop with a Cop event!

A 13 year old's one handed buzzer beater to win the game!

We Remember Bob from Sesame Street. RIP, Bob. "These are the People in Your Neighborhood", "One of these things is not like the other"

Click below to get the full scoop!

Guests: Mike Waters

HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:34:17 +0000

Elon Musk wants to punch Kanye West? Wanna be NYC's first Rat Czar?? ...and Axel Rose will never again throw... oh, just list to today's Hit and Run Headlines!

Guests: Mike Waters

WAKE UP CALL BEST OF WEEK 11/28 - 12/2 - 2022

Mike Waters — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:24:25 +0000

Had a lot of fun last week! It was hard to get it going on Monday, but with a little shove we got 'er movin and a groovin'! Check out part one of The Best of the Week! Part two...shortly

Guests: Mike Waters

hit and run headlines

Mike Waters — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:36:00 +0000

A good, quick, hard hitting bunch of news with a bit of humor.

Guests: Mike Waters

Urban Dictionary Name game.

Mike Waters — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:48:34 +0000

If you've never played the Urban Dictionary Name Game, type your name in the search window and let the fun begin.

It's crowd sourced, so it gets a little extra entertaining. You'll see multiple definitions that get more and more crazy as you go. You'll even find some pretty hilarious conversations about 2 people discussing someone with your name.

Here are some pretty good examples for ya before you head over to the site to type your own name in.

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:20:32 +0000

I know you need the truly important information to get you started in the morning. Where else can you hear about the Holiday Glory of pigeon poop, a Jay Lenosaurus, San Francisco Robo-Cops and a Cocaine Bear all in the course of 2 minutes??? The Hit and Run Headlines of course!

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay: TV Themes

Mike Waters — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:10:08 +0000

TuNesday is my favorite day of the week! ...and why wouldn't it be??? We talk tunes! Today we discussed TV themes.

Guests: Mike Waters

Hit and Run Headlines! 8-28-2022

Mike Waters — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:23:27 +0000

It's a quick, humorous, (well, I attempt humor, let's leave it at that) way to get quick, hits on what's happening in the world.

Guests: Mike Waters

Weird Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Mike Waters — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:54:29 +0000

With today being National Stuffing Day, you think about all of the common side dishes like, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread, etc... I thought it would be more fun to ask about the unique, uncommon, weird side dishes your family served.

My family's weird side was scalloped oysters. To my surprise, a lot of you had the same thing! Check out all the others...

Guests: Mike Waters

The Not So Great, But Best of What He Had From Last Week

Mike Waters — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:11:11 +0000

With the lack of ego I have ('cause I'm Awesome!) I didn't want to call this The Best of, that would imply, "It's all great, and this is the best of that awesomeness!" So, here it is, the best of our phone calls from Monday's Toys Hall of Fame, TuNesDay's Mount Rushmore of Music, Wandom Wednesday, Throwback Thursday and Forgiveness Friday. Enjoy! ...or don't.

Guests: Mike Waters

Throwback Thanks Thursday Giving

Mike Waters — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:50:27 +0000

Remember Thanksgiving growing up in the 70s and 80s? That was the best! Mom made a huge turkey, we watched the WKRP Turkeys Away episode when it first aired. Them was the days!

Guests: Mike Waters

WANDOM WEDNESDAY

Mike Waters — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:12:26 +0000

People aren't often willing to be "Wandom" (since we celebrate randomness on Wednesday, Wandom just sounds better).

I, personally love being Wandom. It brings adventure and the unexpected, never knowing what the outcome will be. That "Wandomness" prepares us for when things go from daily routine: get up, have breakfast, coffee, go to work, socialize, come home, watch tv, go to bed, to unexpected: get up, have breakfast, coffee, go to work, socialize, get fired, WHAT? The more you get used to the Wandomness of the universe, the better you'll be able to handle the unexpected, especially if the unexpected, sucks! So, let's start being Wandom with Wandom Wednesdays.

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TuNesDay: Mount Rushmore of Music

Mike Waters — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:12:09 +0000

Another TuNesDay, another reason to talk, TuNes! This morning I asked who you would put on your Mount Rushmore of Music. Your big 4!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:36:33 +0000

Happy TuNesDay! Topic today was, Who would you put on your Mount Rushmore of music.

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Veteran's Day 2022

Mike Waters — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:40:26 +0000

I can't tell you how much I appreciated the stories you told me yesterday. Whether you served: Vicky who was a plane captain flying F14s while Tom Cruise was filming Top Gun, Haulin' Oats who was with the 82nd Airborn, Jumping out of airplanes, and so many stories of brave friends and relatives. The story of the gentlemen who was in a Japanese prison camp and survived the Bataan Death March was riveting! Uncle Mike's story of his dad hitting Normandy on D Day, the daughter who sent her father, who lost a brother on the USS Arizona, to the 50 anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Please, listen to these stories and thank all veterans for their service.

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Wandom Wednesday

Mike Waters — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:49:26 +0000

We got all kinds of Wandom This morning!

I was sharing a few Wandom facts that I had found online, one of which was; "Chubby Checker was born Ernest Evans, he got his stage name from Dick Clark's wife as a play on the name Fats Domino."

As I read this, I thought we could all have a Chubby Checker name using a word for "chubby" or "fat". You came up with some great ones!

I also brought up that I had won the lottery the other day. Thank you for the financial help!!

Guests: Mike Waters

TuNesDay RiNgtoNes

Mike Waters — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:16:12 +0000

You can tell a lot about a relationship based on the ringtone one person gives another. We talked about all of it this morning with our TuNesDay topic!

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COMMON SENSE!

Mike Waters — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:02:21 +0000

Does it feel like no one but you has any common sense anymore??? This common sense seems pretty uncommon, as well as a punishment for those who have it constantly dealing with the people who only have nonsense! Well, lucky for you, I believe we solved it.

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Throwback Thursday: Clichés of the 70s and 80s

Mike Waters — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:47:51 +0000

Happy Throwback Thursday! Today is National Cliche Day, so we talked a bit about some of those "far out" cliches of the "groovy" 70s and "totally rad" 80s.

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WANDOM WEDNESDAY: PLAN YOUR EPITAPH DAY!

Mike Waters — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:23:17 +0000

We got all kinds of "Wandom" today for Wandom Wednesday! Everything from planning our epitaphs, you don't want a crazy family member doing that for you! We learned that Trucker Todd couldn't pronounce, Hiawatha Wadda Towa, someone even asked for a Christmas Tune! ...already???

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Smoke Detector Hell! ...or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Light My Smoke Detectors on Fire!!

Mike Waters — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:58:29 +0000

No doubt, you have had an experience of some sort with a smoke detector.

Last night was a one of a kind, smoke detector nightmare. 5 going off at the same time! They were all together on some smoke detector network and went off at the same time, just as I had gotten to sleep.

Click and I'll tell you the whole painful story.

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:49:00 +0000

How do you get through the second day of the week as painlessly as possible? MUSIC! ...or, Tunes actually, that's why I call it, TuNesDay! Thanks for calling in with your Rebel Tunes! It's hard to find a teen who didn't use a little music to rebel against authority (parents, teachers, etc...). I used songs like, The End by The Doors or anything loud by AC/DC or Led Zeppelin. You had some great ones as well!

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THE WATERS WAKE-UP CALL-O-WEEN PODCAST

Mike Waters — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 16:17:45 +0000

Creepy Season is my favorite season! It happens in the Fall (my favorite season), it's also a great reason to watch scary movies, listen to scary tunes, and go trick or treating! I am NOT TOO OLD! Sorry I blew up.

I have put the best Creepy Season calls, topics and bits and made it my "Waters Wake-Up Call-O-Ween '22" podcast!

The season ain't complete without it!

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Fright Day Costunes

Mike Waters — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:40:53 +0000

What was your first Halloween costume? ...or the first that was cool enough to remember?

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Creepy TuNesDay!

Mike Waters — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:54:40 +0000

Creepy Week continues with Creepy TuNesDay! Favorite music from creepy movies and tv shows.

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Creepy Week!

Mike Waters — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:11:25 +0000

It's Creepy Week! My favorite Week! To kick off, we discussed Creepy Season TV shows.

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THROWBACK THURSDAY

Mike Waters — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:41:00 +0000

Nothing better than to have a break from the 21st century! Spent Throwback Thursday talkin' tunes as well as Halloween back in the day, ding-a-lings, costumes etc... No better decades than the 70s and 80s!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:59:37 +0000

Wandom Wednesday is a day to talk about anything and everything. Check out our Wandom shenanigans from this morning!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:36:01 +0000

Dr. Waters hear, your Dr. of TuNes! I had a blast this past TuNesDay TuNeScribing TuNes to Cure what was ailing you.

It really is a thing, the healing power of music has been confirmed to help treat asthma, autism, depression, even brain disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy and stroke.

I don't think we've ever been in need of music more than right this second!

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KCRG TV 9 Meteorologists Visit the Waters Wake-Up Call

Mike Waters — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:46:07 +0000

It's always great to have Kaj O'Mara and Joe Winters in the studio to talk weather, etc... We talked about everything, from groceries to chili to clouds and I even got the Hiawatha Wadda Towa in there!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:20:14 +0000

With so much Doom and Gloom in the world, I feel the necessity to spend some time focusing on good people doing great things for others in their community. Let's check out today's Bright Side, sponsored by Waln Collision Center.

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Hit and Run Headlines!

Mike Waters — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 10:29:02 +0000

Quick, to the point, in and out, hit and run! Getting you up to date on some of the things you'll need to start your day. Add some punchlnes and you have hit and run headlines!

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Freaky Fright-Day

Mike Waters — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:44:22 +0000

Every Friday morning at 6:10 during creepy season (October) we'll kickoff Freaky Fright-Day discussing a different creepy topic. This week we discussed our "Ultimate Scary Word"! Mine is ex-wife. Others included, Mortgage, Kids, War, Mother-in-law, etc... "Pretty scary, huh kids?"

Here is what's coming up on our 2 remaining Freaky Fright-Days.

10-21-2022 - Describe your job in the scariest possible way. For example: I'm a disembodied voice traveling through the air into a tiny box that, at it's smallest won't even fit a small mouse. If I stop talking? DEAD AIR!

10-28: Scary Movies!

Halloween: Ghost stories and scary tunes!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:59:53 +0000

When you think back to the days when all we had was 3 channels on the television and everyone was watching the same shows, it was fun to talk about the best parts of what you saw in prime time with other kids at school or at the water cooler at work.

Do you remember the funniest bits from the prime time sitcoms or SNL (when it was good).

The Carol Burnett show had so many. The number 1 show from texts and calls this morning was the episode with Mama's Family and Tim Conway with the elephant story.

WKRP in Cincinnati: Turkeys Away! As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.

Mary Tyler Moore: Chuckles Bites the Dust. How could a clown's funeral possibly be funny? Believe me, it is!

Cheers: Cliff Clavin on Jeopardy! How could he screw that up???

Barney Miller: Hash Brownies. Some girl Wojo met the night before gave him some brownies. He brought them to work. Hilarity ensues...especially Jack Soo and Harris!

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Wandom Wednesday

Mike Waters — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:54:44 +0000

Wandom Wednesdays have become, "Anything Can Happen" days. That's the way I like it! It's always an adventure! Today it was all about our farmers on National Farmers Day, Pumpkin Spice and just jokin' around! ...Oh, and Happy Birthday Trucker Todd!!

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The Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear

Mike Waters — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:55:46 +0000

There are only 5 Things That You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear in order to start your morning...and I give them all to you at 7:30am Every Weekday with, wait for it...The Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear! AC/DC have a new collectible coin set for their 50th anniversary, a crowd surfing DUI receiving Superintendent, Queen have a new song...with Freddy Mercury! ...for the rest, let's go to the audio!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:33:32 +0000

Another TuNesDay and another fun morning! Tried out a new TuNesDay topic: Best Use of Music in TV or Movies. So many great calls! As I've said before, I'll say again; I couldn't do this show without you, Eastern Iowa! Let's go to the phones!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:57:08 +0000

Instead of a normal, boring newscast I like to give you just the headlines. Headlines with Punchlines. So quick it's like a hit and run!

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Wandom Wednesday with Funky Poetry on the Side!

Mike Waters — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:05:16 +0000

Wandom Wednesday is getting to be one of my favorite days of the week! You have National Get Funky and Random Acts of Poetry fall in there and it becomes just that more wild and unpredictable! Check out some of the fun we had!

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TuNesDay: Sing-Along Tunes

Mike Waters — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:00:35 +0000

Had a blast of a time on TuNesDay talking, "Sing-Along Tunes! Everyone's got their favorites they sing along to.

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Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:56:51 +0000

What better way to get your news right away in the morning? Just the headlines...with punchlines! Check out today's Hit and Runs right here!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:43:16 +0000

What if I were to tell you that all of the news happening right now wasn't just the 3 stories you're hearing right now! It's not all about inflation, politics, and more politics? Every day I find 5 stories that you did not know you needed to hear? How about the gym that's using hypnosis to motivate you to work out? ...or the dad who dropped his daughter off for her first day of junior high and then wrestled an aligator? ...how ''bout the guy who got a side of Mary Wanna with his Grubhub order? They're all here! Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear!

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HIT AND RUN HEADLINES

Mike Waters — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:26:15 +0000

YA KNOW, NO ONE ELSE SEEMS TO WANNA HAVE FUN WITH THE NEWS. WELL, I DO!! I THINK THE HIT AND RUN HEADLINES ACCOMPLISHES THAT. JUST A QUICK RUNDOWN OF SOME OF THE STORIES I THINK YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF, LIKE THAT COUPLE BEING ARRESTED FOR HAVING SEX ON THE FERRIS WHEEL AT AN OHIO AMUSEMENT PARK FOR INSTANCE. LET'S CHECK OUT THE REST, SHALL WE?!

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The Bright Side

Mike Waters — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:06:56 +0000

With so much dark being focused on wherever you look, I feel the need to start the day on the Bright Side sponsored by Waln Collision Center ! Let's check in on Willie Ray and Trucker Trevor and see how the Eastern Kentucky trip to feed the flood victims went...

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THE FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO HEAR

Mike Waters — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:54:22 +0000

In these crazy times we're living in, it seems like all we hear about is the same doom and gloom stories over and over and over and over etc... I think there are other things we should be talking about! Take these 5 things for example.

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Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:24:34 +0000

Madonna did what to celebrate her 64th birthday?? I don't know think the new Miller High Life ice cream appeals to anyone but low-lifes! If you'd like to know what I'm talking about, check out Hit and Run Headlines!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:41:09 +0000

With the times we live in being so intense, I find it refreshing to look at the news in a lighter way. Quick and Funny, my nickname in High School. Let's hit into the Hit and Run headlines...

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5 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO HEAR...

Mike Waters — Mon, 23 May 2022 16:59:14 +0000

You can get your heavy news stories somewhere else, I give you five that you didn't even know you needed to hear, for example: Madonna getting banned from going live on Instagram, an episode of "Amish Cops", hospitals opening up in Malls??? Let's go to the audio!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Mon, 23 May 2022 16:40:07 +0000

I don't like to hit you with big, heavy, doom and gloom news right away in the morning. I'd rather give it to ya, wham bam thank ya ma'am, quick and fun with Hit and Run Headlines! Let's get to it! - Waters

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Fri, 13 May 2022 18:26:33 +0000

You don't want to start your day with heavy, gloom and doom news do ya? Of course not! I like to start you off with little bite size pieces of not so heavy news and have a little fun with it. Let's go to Hit and Run Headlines!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Tue, 10 May 2022 15:07:28 +0000

Our TuNesDay topic this morning was "The First Instrument You Learned to Play". People were calling in with all kinds of things: guitar, piano, wooden flutes, and the spoons. Once Jeff Winfield heard the spoons mentioned, he challenged me to play my plastic fork. I believe I met that challenge.

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Fri, 06 May 2022 16:57:19 +0000

Let's have some fun with the news and get into, Hit and Run Headlines!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:49:27 +0000

How much information do you need to start your day? An Andy Griffith whistling cockatiel, Viagra for Brazilian troups and the truth about the Loch Ness Monster! Let's go to the 5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:39:00 +0000

What would you rather have: A long boring newscast with nothing but doom and gloom/the sky is falling, or quick fun shots of "news"? I thought so! Let's go to the Hit and Run Headlines!

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5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear

Mike Waters — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:10:29 +0000

Are you tired of hearing about the same gloom and doom stories over and over and over? I try to find other stories that are more fun, weird and informative. I guess you could say, listening to the Waters Wake Up Call makes you an informed adult. :)

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The Waters Wake Up Call Hit and Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:40:49 +0000

Hit and Run Headlines, quick bursts of news with a much lighter, maybe even funny??? side???? You decide.

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The Five Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear

Mike Waters — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:23:09 +0000

If you want to hear the same bummer stories time after time after time after time, go to one of those 24 hour news networks. If you want to hear about the thief who stole only left shoes or the vacuum specifically made to pick up Legos, or the bride who got bombed by Tom Hanks, this is the place.

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:33:54 +0000

Which skills are we missing? Which basketball player is playing like number 2? William Shatner is boldly going where at 91??? What the heck is going on? All questions will be answered when you listen to Hit and Run Headlines!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:18:05 +0000

THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT CALLS THIS MORNING. EVERYONE HAD A GREAT STORY FOR TODAY'S TOPIC: A SONG THAT MAKES YOU REMEMBER A GREAT STORY.

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:15:05 +0000

We are all stressed more than we have been in a long time. I give you the crazy stats, then tell you how to get UNstressed. Take a deep breath and Let's go to the video!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:22:02 +0000

Join Mike Waters 5:30am-10:00am on 105.7 KOKZ. Nothing but fun and the best classic hits ever recorded.

Born a poor white child in Davenport, Iowa. Son of Muddy Waters and sister of Roger Waters. I Lived in Iowa for the first year of my life and grew up

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The Bright Side 3-8-2022

Mike Waters — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:13:57 +0000

Kindergarteners in California have set up a hotline to make you feel good! Listen as I get some positive vibes.

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:20:39 +0000

5 minutes is all I need to get you up to date on everything but doom and gloom. 'Cause we already have enough of that, am I right?

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The 5 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO HEAR

Mike Waters — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:15:36 +0000

Have you noticed, that all you ever hear on the news is, maybe the same two stories over and over and over etc... I realize there are some stories you didn't even know you needed to hear, so let's get into it!

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The Waters Wake Up Call

Mike Waters — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:11:16 +0000

Join Mike Waters 5:30am-10:00am on 105.7 KOKZ. Nothing but fun and the best classic hits ever recorded.

Born a poor white child in Davenport, Iowa. Son of Muddy Waters and sister of Roger Waters. I Lived in Iowa for the first year of my life and grew up

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The Waters Wake Up Call Hit & Run Headlines

Mike Waters — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:20:58 +0000

With all the doom and gloom stories out there, I try to make room for a little fun with the news...Your Hit and Run Headlines!

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Rescue My Roof Winner

Mike Waters — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:42:15 +0000

Congratulations to Lisa of Cedar Rapids for winning a new roof from ZZ Roofing and Siding! Check out the phone call with the winner now!

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Hit and Run Headlines!

Mike Waters — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:51:08 +0000

It's not easy having fun with the news, but I do my best, weekdays at 6:50 and 9:30.

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