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Kirk and Marianne Highlight Reel

98 Rock

Hear Kirk McEwen and Marianne Sierk each weekday from 2-7pm. Comedy, sports and the best damn rock on the radio for the ride home!

Location:

United States

Genres:

Comedy

Networks:

98 Rock

Description:

Hear Kirk McEwen and Marianne Sierk each weekday from 2-7pm. Comedy, sports and the best damn rock on the radio for the ride home!

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Hidden Dangers of LED Lights

5/8/2026
What if we told you LED lights could be as dangerous as smoking? Kirk and Marianne discuss the truth that experts revealed.

Duration:00:04:40

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The Bank Hung Up on the Pope

5/7/2026
What happens when the Pope calls a bank? Listen to Kirk and Marianne discuss protocol vs. papacy!

Duration:00:06:04

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Lazar's Journey: The Oldest Dog Ever

5/5/2026
Meet Lazar, the dog defying odds at 30+ years old! Kirk and and Marianne talk about his journey to a new home.

Duration:00:05:35

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Screen Time Overload!

5/1/2026
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.

Duration:00:05:24

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When Filters Go Too Far...

4/28/2026
Ever heard of a missing person case stalled by too much Facetune? Kirk and Marianne discuss the wild story and its implications!

Duration:00:05:18

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The Joy of Cereal in the Morning...

4/24/2026
Remember the thrill of finding toys in your cereal box? Dive into Kirk and Marianne's conversation on Kellogg's latest throwback!

Duration:00:04:16

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Let AI Decide Your Coffee Order

4/23/2026
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.

Duration:00:03:59

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Humanity Is Evolving Into Redheads

4/21/2026
Redheads might be more common than we thought... Kirk and Marianne discuss the science and and mystery of red hair.

Duration:00:05:36

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AI in Music: A Tool or a Threat?

4/17/2026
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!

Duration:00:05:06

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Exploring Low Stress, High Paying Jobs

4/16/2026
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!

Duration:00:06:40

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AI Nightmare: Grandma Was Jailed

4/3/2026
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!

Duration:00:05:32

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Should We Clone Human Bodies?

4/2/2026
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.

Duration:00:07:45

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Kangaroo on the Go

3/31/2026
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!

Duration:00:04:48

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Reliving Opening Day

3/27/2026
A day at the game is more than just baseball! Join Kirk and Wendi as they relieve their Orioles opening day experience.

Duration:00:07:32

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Do That Sword Yoga?

3/24/2026
Focus at the tip of your sword. Kirk and Marianne discuss sword yoga and other unusual practices like goat yoga, gun yoga, and more.

Duration:00:06:10

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Outrage over Hamsters in Claw Machines

3/20/2026
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.

Duration:00:04:54

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Bullies, Bullies, Bullies

3/19/2026
Were you the bully or bullied? Kirk and Marianne exchange childhood stories of how they fended for themselves.

Duration:00:05:21

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Americans Are Sick of Tipping

3/12/2026
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.

Duration:00:05:35

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A Little Talk About Swimsuit Etiquette

3/10/2026
Let's chat about body confidence... and whether or not guys should get filler in their balls for more size. ScroFill is a thing for...men's things. Kirk and Marianne debate whether guys with smaller balls should pump them up or stay unbothered about their size. This scrotal enhancement, ScroFill, is a hyaluronic acid filler injected into the scrotum so the boys appear larger, fuller, and heavier. Smaller balls are a common side effect of testosterone replacement therapy; do it matter enough to modify? Kirk and Marianne's answer turns to swimsuit expectations and the cultural norms of body exposure.

Duration:00:07:10