The Morning Mix

Last night at 11:00PM CST Taylor Swift released her latest album "The Life of a Showgirl" and it was hard to talk about anything else today! But we made it through...Today's Chicago Confession is a well known secret almost every parent can relate to, so many people are skipping work today for Taylor's new album, and we build our MIX Top 6 list of the best store bought treats! Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with Jenna Fischer (The Office, Hall Pass, Mean Girls) about her new play Ashland Avenue now on stage at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, her breast cancer journey, and much more. Tickets for Ashland Avenue - extended through October 19th - are available HERE. Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix or on the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Chicago Confession has a disgruntled girlfriend seeing double, we found out which things made you realize you were old, and today's Thursday 3Style is dedicated to those glorious Cubbies. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with breast cancer survivors Lizzy Freier and Sara Flores about their journeys and the Portraits of Hope campaign with the American Cancer Society. Portraits of Hope show an outstanding commitment to the fight against cancer, by continually offering inspiration through their outstanding presence and significant contribution in their local community through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. For more on Portraits of Hope, click HERE. To make a donation to the Men of the Mix Wear Pink campaign in the fight against breast cancer, click HERE. Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness week today, and you can make an easy donation to the Men Wear Pink Campaign by texting "PINK" to 312-233-1019. Today's Chicago Confession has a husband who needs to do a little less watching football and a little more watching his own baby, Whip takes the Hot Hammer to AI's infiltration of...everything, and we hear from some listeners who got kicked out. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reading Rainbow is coming back and it had the gang wondering about other shows we'd revive, people are doing more in their cars than just commuting, and sadly Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban filed for divorce so we talked to a divorce expert to find out just how long this might take. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang is reunited on this gorgeous Monday and thank heavens because we needed to help today's Chicago Confessor who admitted she's lying about an allergy to get out of something work related, today's Weekend Oopsie has Mike cursing at the tv, and we learned about the wildest things you've bought/sold online. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was Nikki's birthday yesterday and she may or may not have partied at the Cubs game with Vince Vaughan last night so obviously she's not in today. So you know what that means...IT'S DUDE'S DAY!! We talked about all things pumpkin spice, got some advice for our Chicago Confessor, and built our own MIX Top 6 list a list of local coffee shops. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

STOP EVERYTHING....IT'S NIKKI'S BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! We talked about other stuff too on today's show, but who cares! It's the Queen's birthday! Nikki is the best, we love Nikki! Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Chicago Confession had our show in a chokehold for an hour and had the entire Chicagoland community weighing in to help Rebecca, also we find out what you found in your kid's backpack. Get your tickets for the Men of the Mix's Breast Night Ever happening October 23rd at Zanie's in Rosemont! Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Love is complicated, especially when it involves you dating your bestie's ex like today's Chicago Confession, Chris YouTubed how to fix something and wanted to know if there were any other no skills DIY fixers out there, and today's Mix & Match cozies right up to fall! Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fall starts today and we can smell the pumpkin spice in the air, Matthew McConaughey said you need to get rid of the king size bed to prioritize your marriage so we wanted to know what other ways smaller actually is better, and today's Weekend Oopsie has us slipping, skipping brunch, and cussing at our mother-in-law. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Petlak of The Morning Mix chats with Elle Ullum, the Chief Development Officer of the Chicago Furniture Bank about their new event - The Great Chicago Bed Race happening on Sunday, September 28th at Midwest Coast Brewing! This will be the first annual fundraising event for the Chicago Furniture Bank, where teams race modified twin bed frames on a short track to raise money and awareness for furnishing homes for people transitioning out of homelessness. For more information or to register, click HERE. Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Chicago Confessions got a cussing kid's dad in trouble for mom's foul mouth, women are proficient in having girl's night and dude's suck at it so we asked our female audience to help build guys night, and it's our last day to Clear the List! You can help us provide support for teachers in the Chicagoland area by heading to wtmx.com or texting 'LIST' to 312-233-1019. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Petlak of The Morning Mix chats with Guido & Marisa Volpe about their family's journey with prostate cancer. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - for more information on prostate cancer, please visit the American Cancer Society website by clicking HERE. Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Huge music news dropped today and we're giving away tickets to it all day tomorrow. Hint: He's one of the most famous gingers in the world. Also, today's Chicago Confession was too cute not to take home, and we learned about the ways kids are racking up unapproved charges on their parents dime...and some of them are non-refundable! We're continuing to clear teacher's wish lists, you can help us provide support for teachers in the Chicagoland area by heading to wtmx.com or texting 'LIST' to 312-233-1019. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The only people who know the secrets of certain industries are the ones who worked there so...we asked! Plus, today's Chicago Confession is giving Justine a headache, and John Magliere from Palatine is our featured teacher for today's Clear the list initiative! Help us provide support for teachers in the Chicagoland area by heading to wtmx.com or texting 'LIST' to 312-233-1019. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris and Nikki of The Morning Mix chat with Billy Bob Thornton and JD of Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters about their tour, upcoming show at Joe's Live in Rosemont, and more! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix or on the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lady Gaga is in town and the whole city is feeling it, today's Chicago Confession has our audience sleuthing to find out who it's about, and our Mix & Match contestant answers over-easy style! Plus, we're still clearing teacher lists! Help us provide support for teachers in the Chicagoland area by heading to wtmx.com or texting 'LIST' to 312-233-1019. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Chicago Confession comes from Casey who loves her hubby just the way he is, our Nikki's Thousand Dollar Minute contestant knows Shrek like the back of his hand, and Amy's Weekend Oopsie accidentally got her husband jacked up on caffeine the night before a big interview. We're still clearing teacher lists, if you'd like to help you can head to wtmx.com or text 'LIST' to 312-233-1019. Catch up on everything you missed from today’s show on The Morning Mix Podcast! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Get the Free MIX App: Stream The Mix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.