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All week long, the alarm goes off and we’re exhausted. The weekend arrives… and suddenly we’re wide awake at 4 a.m. For no reason. On today’s Wake Up Call podcast, the crew breaks down why weekend sleep always betrays us — the science behind it, the frustration of sleep math, and listener stories that prove we’re all suffering together.

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Mandy’s daughter has a new bathroom tradition — singing at full volume while doing her business — and unfortunately, it’s a song Mandy actually loves. Now every time she hears it, her brain goes straight back to that moment… and there’s no un‑hearing it.

The Wake Up Call dives into how parenting (and life) permanently ruins songs, smells, phrases, and experiences once your brain makes the wrong association. From beloved music to everyday things that never recovered, listeners share what’s been ruined for them forever.

Once the connection is made, it’s over — and this episode proves it.

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With the weather getting nicer, kids everywhere are back in business with lemonade and Kool‑Aid stands — and adults everywhere are dealing with the guilt. On today’s Wake Up Call, the crew debates the big questions: Do you stop when you see a kids’ lemonade stand? If you don’t, why not? And do you let your own kids try their hand at being entrepreneurs?

Then Scotch puts everyone’s morals to the test with a round of Lemonade Stand Ethics. Bowl instead of cups? Cash only when you’ve got Venmo? Lemonade that’s clearly just yellow water? Mandy and Tank have to decide: stop… or drive by.

It’s a conversation about parenting, childhood nostalgia, and trying not to crush a kid’s spirit — all with a few laughs along the way.

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Mandy brings a simple question that turns into a full-blown debate: are paper invites still necessary for grad parties… or is a text enough? The crew breaks down tradition vs. convenience, guest list chaos, and Mandy’s bold rule—if she doesn’t have your number, you’re not invited.

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Tank’s been out watching Olivia play softball… and let’s just say it feels more like January than April. From hand warmers and blanket burritos to THAT dad in shorts, we break down the reality of Midwest spring sports—and Froggy listeners share how cold is too cold to sit through a game.

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It’s a Hollywood‑heavy edition of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, celebrating two April 30 birthdays that bring together blockbuster action and early 2000s nostalgia. Tank rolls out the clues for a modern superhero star who’s been part of some of the biggest movie franchises of the last decade, while Scotch and Mandy work through the hints and narrow it down piece by piece.

Then it shifts to an actress who’s been on screens since she was a kid, with roles that defined a generation of teen movies and superhero hits alike. From iconic film moments to unforgettable characters, the guesses come together as the clues get easier — no spoilers at the start, just a fun, play‑along guessing game that keeps listeners hooked all the way to the reveal.

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