
Kirk and Marianne Highlight Reel
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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!
Episodes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Are You Into Funeral Tracking?
3/5/2026
Funeral tracking: the practice of searching for obituaries to get vintage clothes from deceased people. With permission, of course! Kirk and Marianne discuss the tactics of Extreme Cheapskates and how far they would go to save a few pennies. Would you go as far as funeral tracking or is couponing your limit? Listen to this episode and comment your opinion!
Duration:00:09:25
Zoomies
3/4/2026
We delve discuss the fascinating behavior known as 'zoomies' common among our pets.
Duration:00:04:34
Tales Of Abandonment: Alpine Divorce
3/2/2026
We get into the scary phenomenon known as "Alpine Divorce."
Duration:00:03:19
The One with Hookup Bachelor: Bruce
2/27/2026
Marianne and Wendi interview Bruce, a hopeful bachelor, to determine his eligibility for our bachelorette, Nicole. Is there potential for more passion or apathy between our contestants? Tune into a dating game we lovingly call Hookup!
Duration:00:07:20
The One About What you Judge People For
2/24/2026
On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we are joined by Comedian, Eric Jolicoeur!!! Tune in to hear Marianne and Eric talk about things we judged people for but not we do them. What petty thing did we cast judgement upon? One way to find out. Hit play!
Duration:00:22:28
The One About Scars We're Proud Of
2/23/2026
On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about wound stories we love telling. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne chat with our listeners about some of our scars that we are proud of. What are our favorite scars and how did we get them? One way to find out. Hit play!
Duration:00:24:07
The One About Giving you Phone to your Partner
2/20/2026
On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we are joined by not only Wendi. We also have special guest Kelly Bell and Mark McEwen. Tune in to hear Kirk, Kelly, Wendi, and Mark talk about guys handing there phones over to their significant other. Do we trust our partners enough not to check their phones? One way to find out. Hit play!
Duration:00:07:39
The One With Hook Up Bachelorette: Kelli
2/19/2026
On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we get to know another one of our 2026 Hook Up hopeful Bachelorette's. She's full or charisma and energy: It's Kelli!!! Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne vibe with Kelli and see if hope is still out there for her.
Duration:00:08:54
The One With Hook Up Bachelorette: Kerrie
2/19/2026
On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we get to know another one of our 2026 Hook Up hopeful Bachelorettes. She's ready to live, laugh, and love as a recent empty nester: It's Kerrie!!! Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne get to know Kerrie and see if hope is still out there for her.
Duration:00:05:41