Battle In The Morning

After basketball practice, Battle sits down with Liam to tackle third grade homework… and realizes he might be the one who needs tutoring (shout out to Abbey!). 😂 Battle opens up the phones at 615-737-1059 and asks the real question: Should school homework be banned?

Jessica called in with an “Am I a Jerk?” that set the phones on fire: she went OFF on her boyfriend after finding out he bought his ex-wife a Valentine’s Day gift “from the kids.” Is that a thoughtful co-parent move… or a Valentine’s Day line you don’t cross?

Battle’s wife wants them to go to a psychic and get their palms read, and Battle is trying to be supportive… while fully believing it’s nonsense. He’s convinced if psychics were real, they’d already know he’s coming. Now Battle wants to know: do you believe in psychics, and has one ever nailed something they couldn’t possibly know?

Battle hits the gas station for a quick fill-up… and gets stuck behind a guy who parks at the pump, locks the car, and walks inside without even buying gas. So what’s the rule? Is Battle being petty, or is that guy the real jerk?

Battle and the wife finally do their “make-up Valentine’s dinner,” and everything’s perfect… until the check shows up with a suggested tip that feels like a car payment. Is tipping culture getting out of hand, or are we just getting bullied by the button

Battle’s got a workplace etiquette question that turned into a full-blown rant after a post-show video meeting went completely off the rails… because one person decided it was mealtime AND stayed unmuted. So what’s the verdict: Is it rude or normal to eat during a work meeting? Battle opens the phone lines and lets YOU decide

Battle is calling it: buying roses on Valentine’s Day might be the biggest romance scam of the year. Why go broke to prove love on one day when you’re supposed to show it every day? We’re debating whether V-Day roses are overrated or still undefeated

Rob called into the show for “Am I a Jerk?” He took his kids to Hooters to watch the game… and his wife was NOT having it. Plus, it's Battle’s birthday

Today on Battle In The Morning, we’re debating whether it’s fair for employers to check your social media before they hire you, or if that’s a straight-up invasion of privacy. Where’s the line between protecting a company’s image and policing someone’s personal life?

Battle thought he scored the deal of the year on a new TV, until the register rang up a totally different price and the store refused to honor the shelf tag. So what’s the rule supposed to be… and what’s fair? Battle breaks down the moment, the manager showdown, and asks the big question: Should stores honor wrong pricing?

A listener admits he sprays wiper fluid to splash tailgaters. Jerk or genius? We debate it.

Today on the show, Battle talks about the nasty winter weather that's coming this weekend. Listners call in to give their thoughts on if it's really going to be this bad

Battle shares why he’s been out the past couple of days and opens up about something he’s kept private for several months: his wife was diagnosed with cancer last year. He explains that he never talked about it publicly, choosing instead to focus on getting her through months of radiation and the emotional weight that comes with carrying something that big in silence.

Today on the show, Battle throws out a question, 'If you could know the exact day you’re going to die… would you want to know?' Battle’s a hard no, because once that date is in your brain, it’s basically a permanent pop-up ad ruining every moment. And when the phones light up, listeners come in hot—some want the date so they can live it up, others say it would mess with their head nonstop.

Battle and his wife got into a very real argument over the dishwasher, because apparently there are two kinds of people: the “pre-rinse everything” crowd… and the “that’s literally what the dishwasher is for” crowd. Battle admits he was loading dirty dishes straight in, and his wife was NOT having it. So he took it to the listeners and opened the phones with one simple question: Do you rinse… or not rinse before you load the dishwasher?

We’re cracking open a jar and some good conversation with Tim Smith from Discovery’s Moonshiners and Master Distiller. From behind-the-scenes secrets to how he dreams up new moonshine flavors, Tim gives us the lowdown on the upcoming season, what makes each show tick, and whether his own line of overalls is on the horizon.

This morning on the show, a listener called in with a dilemma. Her 13-year-old son, an awesome kid who just isn’t great at basketball, and the tough parent dilemma that comes with it: keep spending the time and money on travel ball when he barely gets playing time… or let him quit?

Battle breaks down a viral Reddit list of things we all did in the ’90s that would NOT fly in 2026, showing up unannounced, babysitting at 10, mooning people… and yes, getting left in the car while your mom “ran in real quick.” Plus: listeners chime in with their wildest “’90s normal” memories.

Over the weekend, Battle took his kid to a trampoline park in Hendersonville, went for a dunk… and his body instantly regretted it. 😂 Then we get real: when did you realize you’re getting old?

Today’s a big one!! Battle In The Morning officially hits ONE YEAR! 🎉Seriously… thank you for rocking with me, letting me be part of your mornings, and turning this show into what it is. And because it’s an anniversary celebration, we’re doing it the right way: One Stupid Question is back… and you can win tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld!

Battle is BACK from the holiday break and we’re kicking the year off loud! One Stupid Question is back all week, and we’ve got tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld up for grabs! Plus, Justin calls in for “Am I a Jerk?” after not being the DD on New Year’s Eve… because he’s sober now. Is that a boundary he’s allowed to set, or did he leave the crew hanging? And then… it gets weird. We dive into the question nobody asked for but everybody answered: what were people putting up their butts in 2025?!

Jenny called in with a holiday dilemma: is she a jerk for wanting to opt out of her office Secret Santa? Between the stress of Christmas, not really knowing her coworkers, and zero energy to hunt down the “perfect” gift, she’s wondering if skipping it makes her the bad guy. Battle breaks it down, listeners weigh in, and things get very relatable for anyone who’s ever been voluntold into office holiday cheer.

Today on Battle In The Morning, things got… messy. Jake called in to see if was a jerk or not. Jake absolutely obliterated the bathroom at a friend’s Thanksgiving. Now his wife says he’s a jerk for doing that in someone else’s house. So Battle brought it to the show: Is Jake a jerk… or just a helpless victim of turkey, pie, and cheese overload?

Battle thought he found the perfect shirt on TikTok… until it showed up looking like it came straight from the discount bin at a gas station. Now he’s questioning every “TikTok Made Me Buy It” moment he’s ever had. In today’s episode, Battle breaks down how he got absolutely bamboozled, and we open up the phone lines to hear YOUR stories, the scams, the letdowns, the “this is NOT what I ordered” horror tales. Have you ever been duped by an online purchase?

Battle dives into a wild new parenting trend that’s blowing up online: giving every sibling a present on ONE kid’s birthday. Is it thoughtful… or total chaos? From childhood jealousy to modern-day “everybody wins” parenting, Battle shares his take, his own family debate, and opens the phone lines to hear what Nashville thinks.🎙️ Catch the conversation every weekday & follow for more!

A listener says she couldn’t help herself when a kid on the opposing soccer team hip-checked her son, so she yelled at him. Her husband says she was out of line. Battle opens the phones to ask Nashville: Is she a jerk or just a protective parent?

There’s a viral Reddit thread claiming turkey is the worst part of Thanksgiving dinner and Battle is NOT having it. He says the bird’s a Thanksgiving staple, but not everyone agrees. Is turkey overrated, or are people just doing it wrong? Battle opens the phones and the floodgates for your hot takes on what really belongs

A listener called in with a fall-time dilemma, his tree’s leaves keep blowing into his neighbor’s yard, and his wife thinks he should go rake them up. He says that’s ridiculous and refuses to do it. So… is he being a jerk, or just standing his ground? 

Tom Brady cloned his dog… yes, actually cloned it. So Battle had to bring this madness to the show. Today we dive into whether cloning your pet is sweet, strange, or straight-up science-fiction energy. If money wasn’t an issue… would YOU clone your dog?

Ethan Hawke breaks joins Battle to talk about the season finale of The Lowdown, how Lee Raybon evolved during filming, and why the finale changes everything. We also get into the buzz around Training Day 2 with Denzel Washington and what truth Hawke would chase if he ever returned as Jake Hoyt. Plus, why he decided to step back into the terrifying role of The Grabber for The Black Phone sequel, and the personal mantra that ties his entire career together.

This morning, Adam called in looking for advice from the Rock family after tossing his kid’s participation trophy straight into the trash. Was he teaching a life lesson or just being a total jerk? We break it down, hear your reactions, and settle the debate once and for all on today’s show.

Today on Am I The Jerk?, Luke sold a lamp on Facebook Marketplace… and a week later the buyer came back demanding a refund because the lamp stopped working. Is Luke responsible for the lamp's afterlife, or is this just classic Marketplace madness? We break it down and get your takes!

Battle ran into a weird situation at the downtown Publix. Guy in front of him had no groceries and claimed he was “holding the spot” for his family. After waiting and still no family in sight, Battle put his stuff down and said he’s checking out. The guy got mad. So now the question is… was Battle wrong, or was that dude just being weird?

Battle’s wife is already busting out the Christmas decorations. Meanwhile, Battle’s over here yelling “NOT 'TIL AFTER THANKSGIVING!” like it's a constitutional amendment. Blame Instagram, blame peer pressure, blame Mariah Carey defrosting too early. We’re talking Team “Wait 'Til Thanksgiving” vs Team “Santa on November 1st.” Where do you land?

The office Halloween party is tomorrow, and Battle’s not feeling the costume life, mostly because he wakes up at 4 a.m. 😴 Is he wrong for skipping the costume contest?

Halloween finally lands on a Friday this year! No school nights, no candy crashes, just chaos and costumes all night long! But Battle’s got a big question: should we make Halloween permanently the last Friday or Saturday of October? I

Scott called in and says he goes all out for Halloween every year and everyone in the neighborhood loves it… except the new neighbors. They say it goes against their religion and want him to tone it down. Should he change his decorations to keep the peace, or is it his yard, his rules? 

We’re talking three decades of impact, the spark that still drives their sound, and their new cover of “Don’t Let Me Down.” Plus, unforgettable tour stories, the power of “Alive” and “Youth of the Nation,” and their iconic collab with Rey Mysterio. 🎟 Catch P.O.D. live tonight with Daughtry & Seether at FirstBank Amphitheater.Show starts at 6:30 PM.Tickets at Ticketmaster.com.

Here’s the deal, Jaime got a birthday gift they really didn’t like. Instead of pretending to love it, they went ahead and returned it… and now the gift-giver is pretty upset. So what do you think, was Jaime just being honest, or kind of a jerk for doing that? 

Battle vents like every fed-up Titans fan right now, another brutal loss, another round of disappointment, and a whole lotta frustration. From holding on to hope week after week to questioning what this team is even doing, he lays it all out as a lifelong fan and season ticket holder. This isn’t a bandwagon rant… it’s real talk from someone who bleeds two-tone blue.

Battle’s had enough! someone keeps stealing his food out of the breakroom fridge, and the only way to get it handled is by calling them out on the show! Battle’s on a mission to stop the office lunch bandit once and for all. Have you ever caught a coworker stealing your food? Drop your story below!

Battle’s son is graduating early and turning 18 next year. Now he’s wondering, should he start charging his kid rent once he’s officially an adult? The twist: Battle wouldn’t keep the money, he’d save it and hand it back when his son moves out to help with a house or apartment. Smart parenting lesson or bad parent move?

The Titans dropped another game, and Battle’s got plenty to say about it, and so does the Rock family.

On today’s show, Paul called in asking if he was a jerk for running an accident through insurance instead of accepting cash from the dad of the teen driver who hit him. We broke down the situation, tossed around both sides of the argument, and let listeners weigh in with their own experiences and advice. Tune in to hear the debate and decide, was Paul right or wrong?

After his house got hit with fish, tuna, and Italian dressing, Battle did some digging and found out who was behind the junior/senior prank. The damage? Just a repainted door. The big question, what’s next? Parents, police, or prank school? Listeners called in with their hilarious takes.

Battle in the Morning is wild from start to finish. Battle kicks things off with the junior/senior prank war that hit his house, forget toilet paper, these kids went full chaos with dead fish, tuna in oil, sugar, and Italian dressing. Spoiler: the execution was awful. 😂 Then, Battle dives into brutal Titans game from yesterday! Listeners called in to vent.

A caller shared a weekend dilemma, he loaned his buddy his truck to move, got it back on empty, and now he’s wondering: is he wrong for asking for gas money, or is his friend out of line? Battle opens up the phones to see what YOU think.

On today’s Battle In The Morning replay, we’re diving into that viral TikTok question: What did you have to deal with as a kid that would absolutely emotionally DESTROY kids today? Battle and listeners share the funniest (and most painful) throwbacks from growing up. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more daily laughs and replay highlights from Battle In The Morning!

On today’s show Battle shares a wild call from Dave that has everyone divided. Dave’s wife dropped a bombshell: their neighbor’s marriage is about to end, and divorce papers are coming in two months. Now Dave’s stuck — does he give his buddy the heads-up, or keep the secret to protect his wife’s trust? We break it down, laugh it out, and let YOU decide what you’d do in this spot.👉 Would you warn your neighbor, or stay silent? Hit play and join the conversation! 

Today on Battle in the Morning, things got heated after a caller shared his dilemma: as a little league coach, he benched a player who’s always late, not because of the kid, but because his mom can’t get him there on time. Now he’s wondering if he’s being fair to the team, or just punishing a kid for something out of his control. Battle breaks it down, takes your calls, and opens up the debate: is this tough love, or too harsh?