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Kings Reporters Caught On Hot Mic
Free Beer and Hot Wings Kings Reporters Caught On Hot Mic Sacramento Kings reporters got caught on a hot mic getting VERY candid about Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine. They called Simmons "cringe" but also said he's "hella fine". They even started ranking...
Terrible Mom Ditches Kids To Go On A Cruise
Free Beer and Hot Wings Terrible Mom Ditches Kids To Go On A Cruise A South Florida mother (of course) was arrested after cops said she left her four young kids home alone while she went on a cruise. Police forced their way inside the home and found th...
President Woodrow Wilson Was A Member Of What Political Party?
Free Beer and Hot Wings President Woodrow Wilson Was A Member Of What Political Party? Each morning on the show, we play Dumber Than The Show Trivia for a cash prize. Today, Christina in Evansville, IN took on Steve on an $300 round of the game. Watch ...
Larry Mullen Jr. Returns to Drumming After Neck Surgery and a Long Recovery
Larry Mullen Jr. is playing drums again after undergoing neck surgery that forced him to reconsider how he performs behind the kit. Speaking about his...
Kids Using NPR To Message Each Other
Free Beer and Hot Wings Kids Using NPR To Message Each Other Some NPR podcasts started getting unusual comments on Spotify. They made no sense to the staff reading them until a younger member of the NPR staff told them what was up and how it was inadve...
Mouse In The Peppers
Free Beer and Hot Wings Mouse In The Peppers A Gary, Indiana woman is claiming to have found a dead mouse in her jar of pepperoncini peppers causing a recall from the company that sells them, Mezzeta. Yum! ...
Lard the Tortoise Escapes in Littleton, CO
Free Beer and Hot Wings Lard the Tortoise Escapes in Littleton, CO I honestly don't know why people have pets like tortoises. I fail to see the fun in it, but even though they don't do much, they're heavy and hard to wrangle. That's why sheriffs in J...
What Show Holds The Record For The Longest Running Broadway Show?
Free Beer and Hot Wings What Show Holds The Record For The Longest Running Broadway Show? Each morning on the show, we play Dumber Than The Show Trivia for a cash prize. Today, Jeremy in West Michigan took on Hot Wings on an $2,900 round of the game. W...
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Kings Reporters Caught On Hot Mic
Free Beer and Hot Wings Kings Reporters Caught On Hot Mic Sacramento Kings reporters got caught on a hot mic getting VERY candid about Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine. They called Simmons "cringe" but also said he's "hella fine". They even started ranking...
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Terrible Mom Ditches Kids To Go On A Cruise
Free Beer and Hot Wings Terrible Mom Ditches Kids To Go On A Cruise A South Florida mother (of course) was arrested after cops said she left her four young kids home alone while she went on a cruise. Police forced their way inside the home and found th...
8h ago
President Woodrow Wilson Was A Member Of What Political Party?
Free Beer and Hot Wings President Woodrow Wilson Was A Member Of What Political Party? Each morning on the show, we play Dumber Than The Show Trivia for a cash prize. Today, Christina in Evansville, IN took on Steve on an $300 round of the game. Watch ...
8h ago
Larry Mullen Jr. Returns to Drumming After Neck Surgery and a Long Recovery
Larry Mullen Jr. is playing drums again after undergoing neck surgery that forced him to reconsider how he performs behind the kit. Speaking about his...
12h ago
Kids Using NPR To Message Each Other
Free Beer and Hot Wings Kids Using NPR To Message Each Other Some NPR podcasts started getting unusual comments on Spotify. They made no sense to the staff reading them until a younger member of the NPR staff told them what was up and how it was inadve...
Sep 29, 2026
Mouse In The Peppers
Free Beer and Hot Wings Mouse In The Peppers A Gary, Indiana woman is claiming to have found a dead mouse in her jar of pepperoncini peppers causing a recall from the company that sells them, Mezzeta. Yum! ...
Sep 29, 2026
Lard the Tortoise Escapes in Littleton, CO
Free Beer and Hot Wings Lard the Tortoise Escapes in Littleton, CO I honestly don't know why people have pets like tortoises. I fail to see the fun in it, but even though they don't do much, they're heavy and hard to wrangle. That's why sheriffs in J...
Sep 29, 2026
What Show Holds The Record For The Longest Running Broadway Show?
Free Beer and Hot Wings What Show Holds The Record For The Longest Running Broadway Show? Each morning on the show, we play Dumber Than The Show Trivia for a cash prize. Today, Jeremy in West Michigan took on Hot Wings on an $2,900 round of the game. W...
Sep 29, 2026
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Another Day Dawns @ Archer Music Hall
ANOTHER DAY DAWNS
NOV. 28TH | ARCHER MUSIC HALL
Another Day Dawns are known for their blend of alternative rock and pop influences. A past setlist at Archer Music Hall (May 9, 2025) included tracks such as Parasite, Beautiful Suicide, Bitter, Hesitate, Luminous Bloom, and On and On.
9/28-10/2: LISTEN EACH AFTERNOO…
Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins @ Mohegan Arena | OPENING NIGHT
WILKES BARRE SCRANTON PENGUINS OPENING NIGHT
OCT. 3RD | MOHEGAN ARENA AT CASEY PLAZA
Opening Night, presented by AMP Global Strategies, Saturday at 6:05 vs. the Springfield Thunderbirds. The fun starts with the Geisinger Pregame Party at 3:05, which includes family friendly activities, food and beverage available to …
$1,000 Fall Fund!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, FALL! And we're picking FIVE winners to each take home $1,000 bucks!
From Ashes to New @ Capital City Music Hall
FROM ASHES TO NEW
DEC. 11TH & DEC. 12TH | CAPITAL CITY MUSIC HALL
From Ashes to New is currently on tour across the United States in 2026, performing at a variety of venues and music festivals. The band continues to promote their latest music and engage fans with high-energy performances. Their shows often featur…
Dead Poet Society @ Archer Music Hall
DEAD POET SOCIETY
NOV. 8TH | ARCHER MUSIC HALL
Dead Poet Society craft a genre-defying rock landscape, blending fretless-guitar grit, angular bluesy riffs, and crystalline vocals into a dark, emotionally charged sonic palette. Their inventive contrasts and refusal to follow formula give them an enduring appeal among …
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Back to Routine Rewards Giveaway! (Partner Promotion)
๐ Back to Routine Rewards - Start September With a Win! ๐
Summer is winding down, routines are kicking back in, and September is the perfect time for a fresh start. Celebrate the return to everyday life with our Back to Routine Rewards Giveaway for your chance to win $2,000 cash.
LINKIN PARK: Unshatter Movie
LINKIN PARK: Unshatter Movie
LIMITED SCREENINGS STARTING SEPTEMBER 30TH
After a seven-year hiatus following the devastating loss of their beloved bandmate Chester Bennington, LINKIN PARK'S remaining members struggle to find their way forward. Their shared history and enduring friendship, combined with the fresh persp…
Slaughter to Prevail @ Wind Creek Event Center
SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL
NOV. 13TH | WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER
Slaughter To Prevail are pushing heavy music into new territory. Blending crushing riffs with relentless intensity, the band has risen to the forefront of extreme metal and built a global following along the way. Formed through an unlikely online connection bet…
Motionless in White @ XFinity Mobile Arena
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE
OCT. 31ST | XFINITY MOBILE ARENA
Welcome to Motionless In White at Xfinity Mobile Arena, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! ๐๏ธ Join us at Xfinity Mobile Arena in the heart of Philadelphia, PA for an event that defies expectations. ๐
On October 31st, 2026 at 06:30 PM, b…
Collective Soul @ Santander P.A.C.
COLLECTIVE SOUL
OCTOBER 21ST | SANTANDER P.A.C.
Ed Roland can describe over 30 years in Collective Soul with two words.
"It's an honor and privilege," said the frontman and songwriter behind the Georgia-born band known for a bedrock of time-tested hits. "It's that simple. Just being able to do what you love, it's an…
Clutch @ FM Kirby Center
CLUTCH
NOV. 6TH | FM KIRBY CENTER
CLUTCH shares more in common with The Grateful Dead, Rush, and the Allman Brothers than their heavy riffs and heady twists-of-phrase might suggest. Because like those bands, the supporters who adore CLUTCH are there for the experience, community, and authentic connection.
To love CL…
Blue October @ FM Kirby Center
BLUE OCTOBER
NOVEMBER 14TH | FM KIRBY CENTER
Justin Furstenfeld is certainly never one to mince words. Whether on or offstage, the Blue October singer-songwriter tells it like it is. It's no surprise then that on a recent afternoon, Furstenfeld is nothing less than blunt in his assessment of his iconic band's breakth…
