Kirk and Marianne Highlight Reel

When 100 hot dogs go missing, you know it's going to be an interesting night. Listen to Kirk and Marianne's hilarious take on this Florida story!

What if we told you LED lights could be as dangerous as smoking? Kirk and Marianne discuss the truth that experts revealed.

What happens when the Pope calls a bank? Listen to Kirk and Marianne discuss protocol vs. papacy!

Meet Lazar, the dog defying odds at 30+ years old!  Kirk and and Marianne talk about his journey to a new home.

Yikes, Gen X stares at screens for over fifty hours per week.  Kirk and Marianne discuss whether their eyes paying the ultimate price. Tune in for insights on eye health in our digital age.

Ever heard of a missing person case stalled by too much Facetune? Kirk and Marianne discuss the wild story and its implications!

Remember the thrill of finding toys in your cereal box? Dive into Kirk and Marianne's conversation on Kellogg's latest throwback!

Feeling indecisive about your next coffee order? Marianne and Wendi discuss Starbuck's new AI feature that will choose for you.  The hosts explore how tech is both aiding and complicating our caffeine lives.

Redheads might be more common than we thought... Kirk and Marianne discuss the science and and mystery of red hair.

Berkeley students are up in arms about AI in their college courses, so Kirk and Marianne give their takes on Bots and Beats.  Is AI in songwriting the new norm or a threat to genuine creativity? Tune into this debate!

Don't we all consider a career change at some point? Kirk and Marianne give their takes on high-pressure jobs.  Hear why some paths are less satisfying than they seem!

Can AI really predict crime? Find out how facial recognition mistakenly led to the arrest of an innocent woman. Tune in to Kirk and Marianne for the story and their funny discussion!

Imagine a world where brainless human clones can provide spare organs... well, scientists are pitching this idea.  Kirk and Marianne discuss the ethics of artificial wombs and the how this new technology can be misused.  Also, Justin Johnson, 98 Rock program director shares his opinion on one of the most controversial ideas in modern science.

Dive into the thrilling adventure of Chesney, (yes, like the famous Kenny Chesney) with Kirk and Marianne!  Chesney, a 16-month old kangaroo leaped over an eight-foot fence and hopped on on a three-day escapade through Wisconsin.  Kirk and Marianne discussed how the loose 'roo evaded capture and what techniques were finally used to return him safely to the petting zoo. Tune in to learn more!

A day at the game is more than just baseball! Join Kirk and Wendi as they relieve their Orioles opening day experience.

Focus at the tip of your sword.  Kirk and Marianne discuss sword yoga and other unusual practices like goat yoga, gun yoga, and more.

Yikes, they're giving away live hamsters as claw machine prizes in China.  Kirk and Marianne react to this and suggest better treatment for animals.

Were you the bully or bullied?  Kirk and Marianne exchange childhood stories of how they fended for themselves.    

Tipping surged post-COVID but it should we purge it from society?  Kirk and Marianne explore the value of paying a little extra for services.

Let's chat about body confidence... and whether or not guys should get filler in their balls for more size. Smaller balls are a common side effect of testosterone replacement therapy; does it matter enough to modify? Kirk and Marianne's answer turns to how body image and cultural norms can affect our swimsuit choices.

Funeral tracking: the practice of searching for obituaries to get vintage clothes from deceased people.  With permission, of course!  Kirk and Marianne discuss the tactics of Extreme Cheapskates and how far they would go to save a few pennies.  Would you go as far as funeral tracking or is couponing your limit?  Listen to this episode and comment your opinion!

We delve discuss the fascinating behavior known as 'zoomies' common among our pets.

We get into the scary phenomenon known as "Alpine Divorce."

Marianne and Wendi interview Bruce, a hopeful bachelor, to determine his eligibility for our bachelorette, Nicole.  Is there potential for more passion or apathy between our contestants? Tune into a dating game we lovingly call The Hookup!