Laura McKenna
Appears in 130 Episodes
Episode 204 - Traffic tickets, mushroom coffee, and weekend plans
If you missed it, we heard from listeners about the "dumb" traffic tickets they got (Laura weighs in on whether Tim's was dumb or not), Laura is mighty proud of Tim fo...
Episode 203 - The bird challenge and deviled eggs
On the podcast today, we encourage you to try the bird challenge on your significant other. It's easy, but you'll have to listen to hear how to do it. We talked about ...
Episode 202 - Analyze THIS!
On the podcast today: apparently, Laura's not the only one who keeps spreadsheets on trick-or-treating data to be analyzed! We talked about some of our favorite celebr...
Your thoughts on a snowy Halloween - in four words!
Our listeners never disappoint with their creative answer to the Facebook topic: "Your thoughts on this snowy Halloween IN FOUR WORDS!" We also asked our spouses if th...
Episode 200 - Jack-O-Lanterns, Costumes and Candy Corn
On the subject of pre-Halloween, we had fun seeing...and talking about...the jack-o-lanterns our listeners made, which of our home states (South Dakota/Ohio) is most l...
Episode 199 - Let's see if we can start some fights!
We've never covered more divisive topics in one three-hour show (and had so much fun doing it). It started with, "Should Halloween be moved to the Saturday closest to ...
Episode 198 - National Pumpkin Day
One of the more serious notes about National Pumpkin Day is that we're also in the time frame of the most pumpkin/knife injuries. Use those little saws in a kit! We al...
Episode 196 - National Food Day. Does bologna count?
We think bologna day should have found a day other than National Food Day! So much to cover today! From bologna to Halloween spending, end zone celebrations to local t...
Episode 195 - Do NOT put your hands in the air like you just don't care!
About how to make yourself seem old by the way you dance, Halloween skeletons on stripper poles, confusing dreams, and a more serious note: how A.I. can predict Type 2...
Episode 195 - Billboard Magazine put WHAT in the top pop songs of all time??
We, as couch jurors, have some problems with Billboard Magazine's list of the top 100 pop songs of all time (based on their staff opinions). So that was a significant....
Episode 193 - Her doctor prescribed a CAT?!
The "prescribed cat" story led to our listeners telling us about the non-drug things they would like their doctor to prescribe. Tim asked Chat GPT what things he could...
Episode 190 - National Sports Day! And one of us isn't as athletic as the others!
What sport were you in? And were you good at it? Tim was a bit hurt that Laura doesn't consider "bowling" a sport. It's also World Egg Day and Laura decided she wants ...
Episode 187 - Twins Hexes, Marathon Kittens, and Harvest Weddings
Our Sports Director Todd Bergeth thinks he hexed the Minnesota Twins by attending the game and a marathon runner went home with a kitten. Also, Tim seeks jack o' lante...
Episode 186 - Tim shall henceforward be known as "Lil Queso Bowl."
That's right, inspired by "Jelly Roll," Tim wants the on-air name of "Lil' Queso Bowl." SO many topics today from a Minnesota guy's record jack o' lantern to streaming...
Episode 185 - "I'd gladly wash your (blank)!"
"Tell us something you can say at your workplace that sounds dirty but isn't." This one got a little uncomfortable (but fun)! Also on the show today, Laura said she ke...
Episode 184 - Crocs are making WHAT now??
Laura just LOVES Crocs (not)! And the story of their latest offering is a few stories in. But we also talked about the anniversary of Eddie Van Halen's death and his d...
Episode 183 - Do something nice day!
We talked about some of the nice things our listeners would enjoy having done for them. If Justin Timberlake was nice, he might not be expecting to be paid more than t...
Episode 183 - Is there a higher expectation for some jobs?
Another FULL show to check out including the Minneapolis cop being investigated for her Only Fans page. Is there a higher expectation for some careers? Like doctors an...
Episode 181 - Who's driving??
We had so much fun content today that we really hope you'll listen to what you might have missed. If not by clicking here, maybe tell Alexa or Siri to "play the Q102 M...
Episode 180 - It's just a rock!
After talking about whether cups go in the cupboard rim up or rim down, how A.I. is TERRIBLE at telling jokes, and new words added to Webster's dictionary, we almost c...
Episode 174 - You think you know a person!
Our original topic about texting your spouse: "If you heard that I was spotted arguing with a stranger in public, what would you instantly assume I was arguing about?"...
Episode 173 - A Halloween SPREAD SHEET?!
Not only has Laura already bought Halloween candy, but she COUNTED every piece. And now, thanks to a listener's text, she' threatening to do a SPREADSHEET. You've got ...
Episode 171 - Laura's Momma Linda reviews the movie "Luce"
It's always a riot to have Momma Linda (Laura's mom) join the show. She didn't have anything good to say about the ENDING of "Luce." Tim suggested that Laura get a KIS...
September 12, 2023 - Tim gives Meati a try!
Reminisce with Tim & Laura about your favorite video games on this National Video Games Day (and boy did Laura play some off-the-wall games growing up)! Are Early Bi...
September 8, 2023 - "Why do our butts have to smell like pumpkin spice?" asked Laura
Listen to the end for the "Pumpkin Spice-Real or Fake?" game! Laura and Todd Bergeth also go head to head on "Finish the headline," Tim's wrecking it for Taylor Swift ...
September 7, 2023 - Schools, Scams, and Sketchy A.I.
The ever-emotional "I Trust You'll Treat Me Well" first day of school reading by Tim's daughter Katie, questionable A.I. songs and rules about A.I. political ads, the ...
September 6, 2023 - Pet Peeves and Screen Time
It's more about whether people think certain pet peeves are legitimate or ridiculous. We also talked about the confusion of the Minnesota rebate checks coming from Mis...
September 5, 2023 - Bio Hazard on a plane
The plane bio hazard isn't the FIRST story, but it is the most, ahem, interesting. We talked about why the Jonas Brothers did a shorter set at the Minnesota State Fair...
Episode 161 - "Ilene?" or "I lean?"
What a listener found on a Florida beach leads to the most-dad joke-like punchline from Tim ever (groan)! Laura's going boating with the family, Todd Bergeth and Laura...
Episode 159 - Mom? Where are you Mom?
Listen to the cat that seems to be missing his owner, asking, "Mom? Where are you mom?" Ever feud with family members? We learned an interesting story about why the b...