Kirsch & Emyle in the Morning
by 103.9 The Maverick
Welcome to The Kirsch & Emyle Podcast! We're so glad you're here. Every weekday, we invite you to pull up a chair and spend your morning with us on 103.9 The Maverick, Columbus, Ohio's home for Classic Hit Country. Around here, you'll hear country music conversations, local stories, artist interviews, community highlights, hilarious listener moments, and plenty of laughs—but more than anything, we hope you'll feel like you're hanging out with friends. We believe great radio isn't just about what's coming through your speakers. It's about the people listening on the other side. That's why we've built a community where everyone has a place, every story matters, and every laugh is shared together. Whether you're listening live, catching up on the podcast, or joining us for the very first time... Welcome to the family. Welcome to The Maverick. New episodes every weekday.
Episodes
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103.9 Reasons People Don't Suck: Super Kid Parker 10.29.26
Not all superheroes wear capes—some are third graders making their own comics! ❤️On this edition of 103.9 Reasons People Don’t Suck, Kirsch & Emyle celebrate Parker, a local Spider-Man fan and quarterfinalist in Stan Lee’s Super Kid contest. Now, he’s creating superhero stories of his own—and he...
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Wrinkles the Clown, Do The Boo Ghost Hunt, and Google Searches
It's SPOOOOOKY weeeek with Kirsch & Emyle! Kirsch and Emyle recap DO THE BOO with the haunts provided by Mountain Dew, plus Kirsch decided it was a great idea to call the creepiest phone numbers this week for some reason.
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103.9 Reasons People Don't Suck, Neighbor Bill, and Halloween First Dates
We have our Ghost Hunt plans and where we will be going this year. 103.9 Reasons People Don't Suck and why YOU don't have to by donating blood - schedule an appointment here.
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Childhood Keepsakes, Flying Teslas, and Hunting Ghosts!
Kirsch and Emyle discuss flying Teslas as well as flying ghosts and where they can go for the Do the Boo Ghost Hunt thanks to Mountain Dew! Plus those childhood keepsakes and if they still do this in schools.
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Bob the Friendly Ghost, Spirit Halloween Takeovers, and Huntin Ghosts!
Would you willingly walk into Central Ohio's scariest place? Kirsch and Emyle are getting ready for Do the Boo with haunts by Mountain Dew and finding out why getting scared might actually feel GOOD. Plus, the great Circleville Pumpkin Show food debate, Buckeye football, Columbus Marathon…
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The Kirsch + Emyle + Ghosts + Horrible Puns Episode
HAPPPPPPY MONDAY!!! Kirsch and Emyle discuss their upcoming Ghost Hunt presented by Mtn. Dew and want YOUR suggestions on where to go this year. Also, a BIG music festival announcement right here. Plus, a parenting win for Kirsch and a story about insulting children.
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Emyle Wants To Sell Her Pokemon Cards For This
Are you on Team Kirsch or Team Emyle for Emyle wanting to sell her Pokémon cards for this? Kirsch and Emyle also discuss more important things like Monopoly at McDonalds is BACKKKK, playing Traffic Jam Trivia: Emyles Hometowns Editions, and a new "not beer" to try!
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Kirsch Is Challenged To Be Nice, Fifteen Year Old Mistakes, and a Nobody Asks For This.
Once upon a time, Emyle decided to ask sports questions, and the regret of that grew with each question. Someone has the audacity to try to rename THESE iconic Ohio landmarks. Kirsch has to be nice about these three things; can he? Probably not, but it's going to be fun to try!
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When You Sing Tim McGraw Do You Get Judged By Kirsch Also?
People are behaving really badly in Utah, but Emyle seems to be on the criminals' side for trying? Love It or Shove It with a goodie (according to Emyle), and the last Chris Stapleton Karaoke will make Chris SO proud, we're sure of it. Emyle is sick and Kirsch knows what it's with....do you agree?
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Calling All Etsy Witches, Mr. Wizards, and Another Horrible HORRIBLE Stapleton Karaoke
Did you know Etsy Witches were a thing? Emyle has a weird connection to that. Kirsch quizzes Emyle on old school tech again and apparently Emyle disappoints Kirsch with not knowing whoever Mr. Wizard is. And enjoy another round of Emyle playing Stapleton Karaoke!
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Blue Jacket, a Fanboy & a Girl Who Just Learned What a Defenseman Does | Damon Severson 🏒
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson joins Kirsch & Emyle to get us ready for the 2026–27 CBJ season! We talk hockey, the new season, life as a Blue Jacket and more — while Kirsch tries to keep his hockey fanboying under control and Emyle learns what a defenseman actually does. 😂 Will...
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Do Not Disturb These Party Lines, More Horrible Stapleton Karaoke, and Grandma Kirsch's Potty Mouth
How average are Kirsch & Emyle? Apparently VERY — but the curse words might say otherwise. 😂 This episode covers the original “Do Not Disturb” of the ’90s, Traffic Jam Trivia, country nicknames, coffee celebrations and the discovery that Grandma Kirsch has quite the mouth. Plus, Emyle grabs the...
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Chris Stapleton Karaoke, Drinking With Kirschs Good Neighbor Bill, and the LOLVERINES!
HAPPY MONDAY!!! Kirsch and Emyle are BACK and ready for the week ahead because Kirsch is making Emyle do Chris Stapleton karaoke for your chance at Buckeye Country Superfest Tickets. Seems smart. Emyle has important sports questions, generational differences showing up again, and just who knows...
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Starting Arguments with Mr. Emyle, Naming Bars, and the Garage Fridge Debate
Happy HUMP DAAAAAAAAY!!!! Hump Day Hoedowns with celebrating Dolly The garage fridge debate (we can't believe how heated things get over this) Emyle wants a bar named after her and you can already expect Kirsch to poo poo that idea Emyle started an argument with Mr. Emyle (her husband) and we…
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Nostalgic Returns, Officially Fall, and Fart Felonies
Happy Fall Ya'll!!! Emyle has been saying that since March, but it's officially fall. Kirsch and Emyle are talking about appreciating elephants and their memories, this store coming back, and we are EXCITED, fart felonies, and Emyles in the hot seat for Traffic Jam Trivia!
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Does the Universe Hate the Browns?
Probably, but you know Emyle (who doesn't do football) has thoughts. Kirsch and Emyle discuss good intentions rubbing someone the wrong way, the CBJ and Kirschs love of Jukeboxs, Kirsch being the smartest in the room, and weekend regrets.
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Checking For Murderers, Apple Hates Emyle, and Puke vs Luke Bryan!
Happppy Mondeeee! It's a wow....just a crazy one for ya! Emyles Question of the Day involves you shaking your head, but also maybe you do this as well? NASCAR is doing a pretty fun thing that Kirsch and Emyle want in on. It's time for Luke Bryan Farm Tour Tickets by guessing is it PUKE or LUKE...
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Twenty Five Years of Remembrance
It's been 25 years since the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. Kirsch and Emyle discuss their vivid memories on the day lives were changed forever.
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This Is What Emyle Thinks D.A.R.E. Stands For
Wow… are Kirsch and Emyle UNHINGED this morning? We found out what Emyle believes D.A.R.E. means....also, Emyle found out she posted something after having a little too much wine. Kirsch believes he can survive in impossible situations, and 103.9 reasons people don't suck, aka we honor our…
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Garths Third Name, Crying At Work, and Kirsch Making Emyle Squirm
Halfway through the week and Kirsch is already making Emyle squirm with a challenge. On todays episode they also discuss important things like, Garths 3rd name, crying at work, forgetting things in hotel rooms that aren't very common or are they? Oh, and Kirsch wants to bid on this thing for $1.
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Kirsch Shames, Emyles Moms Poor Choices, and Never Say The Q Word
It's the Tuesday after Labor Day Weekend, so we will be messed up on days and times for the foreseeable future. Kirsch and Emyle have a lot going on today: Emyle thinks she can cook this romantic meal Michigan Cheating at Football Traffic Jam Trivia: Ohio State Football questions Emyle MUST…
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Climb Trees, Radio Flyers, and Weekends In Cbus!
Happy Friday!! People behave badly in Oregon, Love It or Shove It, cat updates, and weekends in the bus!
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Wheel of Fortune Conspiracies, Naked DoorDash & the Dumbest Id
Kirsch & Emyle break down the latest Wheel of Fortune drama involving longtime announcer Jim Thornton and Emyle shares what her “investigation” uncovered. Plus, would you survive a 73-day Jaugust? What's a Jaugust? Listen to find out. Then, naked Doordash, which leads to the question: What’s the...
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Bullying Emyle, Mrs. Kirsch Committed An Act Of Violence, and Emyle the Sleuth!!
Happy HUMPPPP DAYYYY! Kirsch and Emyle have a show for you! Kirsch never learns his lesson with this. People disgracing Dolly and people honoring her, plus Luke Bryan has words for the people who have thoughts on his music. Mrs. Kirsch commited an act of violence towards Kirsch. Kirsch Bully…
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Ohio Has VIBES, Couples Who Poop Together Stay Together, and ChatGPTs To Break Into
This morning on Kirsch & Emyle - Disliking states off vibes is apparently a thing (and Emyle is SO on board) Kirsch calls Emyle and Mr. Emyle out for this habit (it's gross...) Kirsch wants to adopt a cat and it's a PROCESS, but Emyle has to save the day of course. CBJ just released their pre...
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Naming Towns, Matchmaking, and First Date Things
Happy Monday! Kirsch and Emyle discuss what would you want named after you? Kirsch obviously makes fun of Emyle for hers. Got a first date? Beware of this gross (or maybe genius) trend. Using a thumbs up is out, we hope. There's a lot of chaos, but what else do you expect?
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Dusty Slay Made Wise Choices and Woke Up with Kirsch & Emyle
COMEDIAN Dusty Slay joins Kirsch & Emyle ahead of his upcoming show at the Southern Theatre on Friday, September 11th. Tickets are still available. Dusty talks about his upcoming projects, his thoughts on Kirsch's favorite song by Blake Shelton, Austin, his thoughts on Columbus, and more!
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Mourning Dolly, Toddlers Who Won't Poop, and Free Popcorn For This Name!
Here's what crazy to expect today from Kirsch and Emyle! Emyle needs to get her child to go #2 A tribute to Dolly, of course. Viral meteorologists and Maverick Heroes. Free popcorn for THIS name.
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Hotflashes, $140 Trailer Park Things, and TESS' BIRTHDAY!
First and foremost, Kirsch and Emyle want to wish Tess a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Kirsch got her a llama. We still don't know why. Today Kirsch and Emyle wonder why these things are thrown away if they're just coming back again? Emyle vents about a streaming service that can do better. VOTE FOR KIRSCH…
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Sneaky Teens, Kirsch's New Bestie, and Kirsch & Emyle Making You Feel WANTED or Sexy
Kirsch made a new bestie this past weekend and his status has basically elevated to "MORE IMPORTANT PERSON". Kirsch & Emyle still would love your vote for best morning radio show! Voting is open until August 31st. Kirsch shares how "sneaky" his teen daughter was trying to be. Emyle has a very...
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Everything You Know About Pouring Beer Is Wrong
Forget everything you thought you knew about beer, Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer just told an entire generation of grill dads they've been pouring it wrong their whole lives, and we are NOT okay. Today we break down the "foam is your friend" theory, then dive into the internet's newest identity trend:...
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Kirsch Says "No Touchy"
Is Kirsch’s daughter being rude… or is she actually a GENIUS? 😂 Kirsch gets VERY defensive when Emyle questions it. Plus, we need someone to explain WHY this item is on a school supply list, Bourbon Affair chatter for THIS Saturday Aug 22nd at East Market (text TOAST to 877-937-1039 for Kirsch’s...
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Phil Kelly & Kirsch Will Save Us From ALL The Tornados
Well....Happy HUMPDAY! Ohio had some crazy storms, and so Emyle has decided that meteorologist Phil Kelly & not meteorologist Kirsch, will save Ohio from all of the tornadoes. Emyle's question of the day may be her craziest yet. Will smoking cigars with Zac Brown Band happen?
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A Very Formal Apology To Our Maverick Fam.....
Kirsch and Emyle messed up REAL bad because they didn't inform the Maverick Fam of a very important message....
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The DUMBEST Arguement EVER, Toddler Lies, and Amazon Scaries
Happppy Monday!!!! Kirsch and Emyle are ready to kick the week off! Todays episode includes: Lies that Emyles toddler is telling. Kirschs bizarre Amazon delivery The DUMBEST arguement Emyle and Mr. Emyle had....seriously. Kirsch hit an armadillo
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Literally THE WORST National Anthem
Seriously....have you heard this? Plus, some unhygienic things because why not? Stalking Kirschs elementary school friends, driving school buses, and more!
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Emyle Found Something New to Roast Kirsch About
Poor Kirsch. Emyle notices something about him that becomes the running joke of the morning... and she absolutely refuses to let it go. Also in today's episode: Who should perform the next Super Bowl Halftime Show? Morgan Wallen closes one of country music's biggest tours ever. Chris Stapleton...
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Would You Let Kirsch Drive Your School Bus?
Somehow today's show went from a creepy 3AM wake-up call... to Kirsch deciding he wants to drive a school bus. Emyle shares the unsettling moment she woke up to Brady repeatedly whispering "Daddy" at 3 in the morning, and the conversation somehow spirals into whether Kirsch could actually handle...
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Kirsch ABANDONED Emyle
National Friendship Day took a turn when Emyle read Kirsch a very honest friendship letter. We also debated whether we'd actually be heroes in an emergency, argued over a weekend grievance, tried to guess what's making a nostalgic comeback, and somehow ended up talking about Brazilian jiu-jitsu...
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Kirsch Fan Girls Over Derrick Stroup
Warning: This episode contains one comedian, one guy trying very hard not to fangirl... and one Emyle who's just happy to be here. Comedian Derrick Stroup joins Kirsch & Emyle to talk about his hit Netflix special Nostalgic, growing up in the '90s, and his upcoming September 17 show at Mershon...
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Kirsch Scored Kirsch & Emyle A HUGE Opportunity and $15 Dollar BJs
I truly don't know where this one is going. Kirsch apparently scored the show a MAJOR interview opportunity. Rudest celebrities $15 BJs Tailgating rules for the serial killer team Tips to deal with an uncomfortable co-worker
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WILDEST Thing Seen At The Ohio State Fair, West Side Visits, Football Updates With Emyle
Oh Wednesday.... Emyle is running on nostalgia and 2 minutes of sleep. \ Your Hump DAY Hoedown Aaron Rodgers is still playing football because his wife said it's OK The literal WILDEST thing seen at The Ohio State Fair West Side Revamps
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This Is What Emyles Dreams Are Made Of
Emyle is set to embarras Kirsch, the latest dating trend discussion : Roster Dating, SHARK WEEK and Ohio State Fair trivia!!!!!!
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Kirsch Thoughts, Fair Week, and Asking The President Important Questions
It's officially THE Ohio State Fair week and Kirsch and Emyle are chatting new foods to try this year (or well making Emyle try). LeBron FINALLY made a descision on what team he's playing for, and a HUGE thank you to every single person who supported our Christmas In July. We donated over 20,000...
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Mr Emyle For Mayor, Pink Baskets with a Hidden Meaning, and Kirschs FAVORITE Show!
Happy HUMPDAY! What women find oddly attractive about men, showing you're single with this one thing, Kirsch makes Emyle play his favorite show, and meet our Nationwide Children's Hospital patient champion for this year's Christmas in July!
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Emyle Is A Disappointment and Kirsch Understands
A husband says the wrong thing, Kirsch for Beer Mayor, LeBron has the NBA waiting, and Christmas in July reminds us why one toy can change a child's day. It's another fun (and heartfelt) morning with Kirsch & Emyle.
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Weird Noises, Weird News & One Very Middle-Aged Amazon Purchase
It all starts with Emyle admitting to the most "middle-aged" Amazon purchase she's ever made... and only gets weirder from there. We talk lawn mower beer deliveries, the strange sound effects that escaped Emyle during the show, and whether AI can actually help people grieve the loss of a pet.
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Why Are Swifties Buying Wedding Trash?!
This episode has everything...✔️ Meagan getting called out. ✔️ Mr. Emyle getting Emyle in trouble. ✔️ Hump DAYYY Hoedown. ✔️ Bigfoot. ✔️ Swifties buying wedding souvenirs that probably belong in a dumpster. ✔️ Kirsch & Emyle being exactly who they are. If your morning could use a laugh, you're in...
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Protect Britney Spears At ALL Costs!
You may be thinking, wait...this is a country music morning show, why are we talking about Britney Spears? Well, because it's important, that's why. Traffic Jam Trivia with Kirsch in the hot seat this week on half the year is over trivia! Tasting the new yummy Oreos (you know since Emyle is a…
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Name Em!
Happy Monday!!! Emyle wants to know why she's never been asked to do this one thing. Kirsch & Emyle want to know: did this man deserve to be arrested at Buc-ee's for this?
About this show
Welcome to The Kirsch & Emyle Podcast! We're so glad you're here.
Every weekday, we invite you to pull up a chair and spend your morning with us on 103.9 The Maverick, Columbus, Ohio's home for Classic Hit Country. Around here, you'll hear country music conversations, local stories, artist interviews, community highlights, hilarious listener moments, and plenty of laughs—but more than anything, we hope you'll feel like you're hanging out with friends.
We believe great radio isn't just about what's coming through your speakers. It's about the people listening on the other side. That's why we've built a community where everyone has a place, every story matters, and every laugh is shared together.
Whether you're listening live, catching up on the podcast, or joining us for the very first time...
Welcome to the family. Welcome to The Maverick. New episodes every weekday.
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