The Wake Up Call with Scotch, Tank and Mandy
The Wake Up Call on Froggy 99.9 is your daily dose of laughs, energy, and everything you need to kickstart your morning! Broadcasting live from Fargo, North Dakota, catch Scotch, Tank, and Mandy every weekday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. as they bring you the funniest moments, local flavor, and the kind of chemistry only this trio can deliver. Whether it’s hilarious listener calls, off-the-wall stories, or just the crew being their unpredictable selves, the podcast brings you the best segments from the live show—so you never miss a beat, even if you sleep in. Start your day with a smile—The Wake Up Call is here to wake up Fargo (and your earbuds)!
Episodes
On today’s Friday Food Fight, the Wake Up Call crew takes on a very real question: Where’s the best fast‑food value in Fargo–Moorhead? Scotch leads the showdown as Tank and Mandy make their case for the biggest bang‑for‑your‑buck meals. Then we open up the text line and hear from listeners across the Valley sharing their go‑to cheap eats, late‑night lifesavers, and unbeatable under‑$5 orders. It’s ...
It’s Friday the 13th on The Wake Up Call, and the only thing scary around here is the weather forecast. Tank breaks down a few simple Friday-the-13th tidbits, Mandy shares her very Midwest superstitions, and Scotch delivers a special edition of the Froggy 99.9 Breaking News: Friday the 13th… Midwest Style.
From hockey dads in masks to ghosts defeated by hotdish, this one’s a classic.
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The Wake Up Call is back with two new mystery celebrities celebrating birthdays today — and Tank puts Scotch and Mandy to the test with another pair of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! clue rounds. One star broke out on a gritty U.K. teen drama before leaping into action‑adventure blockbusters, while the other is a beloved character actor known for unforgettable roles in both crime classics and a long‑running cable dr...
Nashville headlines just got a honky‑tonk upgrade. Each episode kicks off with the week’s biggest country stories straight from Taste of Country — then turns them into a wild, toe‑tappin’, banjo‑pickin’ hoedown performance. It’s news, it’s music, it’s comedy… it’s The Wake Up Call doing what they do best.
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Tank recaps another intense night in the NHL — that’s the Novice Hockey League, of course — as the White Team skated their way to a hard‑fought win at the Cullen Hockey Center. From breakaway chances to beer‑league blunders, Tank breaks down every chaotic, glorious moment from the ice. Lace ’em up and dive into the recap!
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Josh Duhamel and Fargo’s own Audra Mari announced over the weekend that they’re expecting baby number two — a girl — sharing black‑and‑white maternity photos and the caption, “Adding a little girl to our story… We can’t wait to meet you.”
So The Wake Up Call decided to do what the FM area does best: name that baby — North Dakota style.
Scotch, Tank, and Mandy op...
The Wake Up Call crew kicks off a big weekend in downtown Fargo as the Fargo Theatre celebrates its 100th birthday with two days of special events — including Saturday’s Roaring ’20s Soirée with vintage costumes, appetizers, a champagne toast, party games, and a silent auction, and Sunday’s Birthday Celebration featuring a classic silent short film, live Mighty Wurlitzer organ music, perform...
Tank admits he got lost in a parking ramp over the weekend… and then lost his car AGAIN at Sanford Hospital while visiting a family member. So of course, we turned it into a challenge: Where have YOU gotten lost in Fargo-Moorhead?
From West Acres and Costco to The Dome, Scheels, Target on 13th, and Walmart (chaos level: legendary), listeners text in their most unhinged parking lot confusion stories.
Scotch, Ta...
Hailey Sundet is back for Wine Wednesday, and she brought a perfect mix of wine and spirits! This week, the crew uncorks a crisp bottle of Albert Bichot Chablis before diving into a duo of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskeys — including the smooth Honey expression — topped off with classic Canada Dry Ginger Ale for easy mixers. Hailey shares tasting notes, pairing ideas, and why these bottles deserve a spot on your bar cart...
Spread across the morning, Scotch, Tank, and Mandy tackle three mystery birthdays—one stunt‑world trailblazer, one Emmy‑winning chameleon from a stylish spy thriller, and one Oscar‑nominated powerhouse who ruled prime‑time and helped launch a superhero saga. Each round features three tough, gender‑neutral clues and a final easy hint (no names!) so you can play along without spoilers in the description...
It’s parade week in Fargo‑Moorhead and The Wake Up Call is turning the hype into a head‑to‑head! In WHAT’S YOUR IRISH LEVEL, Scotch and Mandy face off in two quick rounds of general St. Patrick’s Day trivia—blue vs. green, shamrocks vs. snakes, and yes… Guinness makes an appearance. Tank runs the chaos, listeners keep score, and someone walks away with bragging rights (and possibly a shamrock koo...
On this episode, Scotch, Tank and Mandy ask one question: What do people give you crap for?
We talk about it, laugh about it, and then open the phone lines so listeners can share the hilarious (and sometimes totally unfair) stuff they get called out for. Relatable, chaotic, and always fun—just like The Wake Up Call.
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The Wake Up Call is back with another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! Today, Scotch, Tank, and Mandy try to piece together the clues for two big‑time celebrities — one a powerhouse in country music, the other a TV drama legend turned Hollywood favorite.
Tank dishes out four clues for each mystery celeb while Scotch and Mandy scramble to guess who’s celebrating today. Can you figure it out before they d...
Today on The Wake Up Call, Scotch kicks off a wildly relatable text topic: What’s the most “mom thing” you did this week? Mandy admits to reheating her coffee into oblivion, Tank confesses to turning into his own parents, and the Froggy text line absolutely delivers with some of the funniest, most spot‑on mom moments from around Fargo‑Moorhead. From lost sunglasses to laundry déjà vu, ...
On today’s episode of The Wake Up Call, we dive into a fresh batch of “Would You Rather?” questions. Some are tough, some are weird, and some make absolutely no sense—but that’s half the fun. Wake up with some laughs and play along!
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The Wake Up Call kicks off another Make Us Laugh Monday with a new round of warm‑up jokes — from seagulls turning into bagels, to brooms sweeping in late, to boiling water that will be mist. Then the listeners step up with their best one‑liners, featuring ghosts you can see through, dull pencils, catchy fishing music, and babies that rocket to sleep.
A fast, goofy, feel‑good episode to start your Monday with a smile.
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It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! with The Wake Up Call. Today, Scotch, Tank, and Mandy tackle two big-name celebrities celebrating birthdays — one a blockbuster movie star from sci‑fi and action hits, the other a fan‑favorite TV genius with a massive cult following.
Tank dishes out four clues for each birthday celeb while Scotch and Mandy try to piece it together… and you can play al...
On this episode of The Wake Up Call, the crew tackles a painfully relatable question: What’s driving you crazy in your own house right now? Kids, pets, spouses, appliances — nothing is off‑limits. After swapping their own annoyances, Scotch, Tank and Mandy read a batch of wildly relatable and laugh‑out‑loud texts from listeners across Fargo‑Moorhead.
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The temps are rising and the chaos is too! Scotch, Tank and Mandy dive into a warm‑weather edition of Froggy Feud — from the first cabin weekend fails to the smells that scream Midwest spring. Who dominates the buzzer? Who completely wipes out? And who argues about grilling the loudest? Your favorite FM morning crew battles it out in this sunshine‑soaked episode of The Wake Up Call.
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It’s One Must Go time! Today, Scotch, Tank, and Mandy take on the ultimate freezer‑aisle decision: red, purple, or orange freeze pops. Only two survive. One gets banished forever. Lines are drawn, feelings are hurt, and listeners definitely pick sides.
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