Battle In The Morning

Battle In The Morning

Start your day with Battle in the Morning, the ultimate wake-up call for classic rock fans! Hosted by Battle, this show is your daily dose of rock, laughs, and all things Nashville. From epic music to lively conversations, exclusive interviews, and can't-miss giveaways, Battle keeps the mornings fresh and entertaining. Whether you're commuting, at work, or just need a boost to jumpstart your day, Battle in the Morning is the show that turns up the volume and gets you ready to rock!

Episodes

November 20, 2025 17 mins
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 dup...
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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.

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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?
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November 12, 2025 17 mins
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
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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? 
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November 10, 2025 19 mins
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?
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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...
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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.
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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!
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November 4, 2025 18 mins
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?
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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?
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October 30, 2025 20 mins
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?
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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
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October 27, 2025 19 mins
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? 
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October 24, 2025 22 mins
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.
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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? 
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October 13, 2025 11 mins
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.
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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!
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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?
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September 29, 2025 21 mins
The Titans dropped another game, and Battle’s got plenty to say about it, and so does the Rock family.
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