Podcasts by 97.9 THE RAT RACE

Tara's Scary Good On-Air Makeover! from 2022-10-24T07:00

Join us as we broadcast LIVE from Celestial Gates Funeral Home of McLawton Hills! We've got a dreadfully good guest - one of the MVPs at Celestial Gates - award-winning funeral make-up artist Al...

Love (and Tara) is Blind from 2022-09-12T07:00

What a morning! Tara is a real trooper after her historic live on-air procedure from our good pals at LASIK-2-U Mobile Lasik Centers! Plus, the folks from No Bull in Our China Shop of River Lake...

Dance of the Starlings from 2022-07-18T07:00

It's a symphony in the skies! The Metro Area's stunning natural spectacle is the talk of the zoo crew this morning as the native starlings converge for their magnificent murmurations! Wow! Also,...

Traffic&Trafficked from 2022-06-20T07:00

What a morning! The jam cam is loaded out there on the roads, but one of Hollywood's biggest stars  - TOM CLARK! - joins us live! We also do a little wrap-up after the mega-success of our s...

Rando Wedding: Honeymoon Follow Up! from 2022-02-14T08:00

It's the third-most romantic morning of the year! 97.9's post-honeymoon check-in with lovebirds Claire & Brian from our recent "Rando Wedding" - the most authentic and passionate total-stran...

The All Souls Remote: Explained! from 2021-11-22T08:00

What a morning as Tara’s been horsin’ around and we clear the foggy air on all those listener calls and questions regarding the All Souls Remote! Plus, Luke calls in for a fun quicki...

Live From All Souls Cemetery! from 2021-10-27T07:00

It's a 97.9 Halloween BONUS!

What a morning as Donny D & the Crew broadcast live from the gorgeous All Souls Cemetery & Memorial Park! First 97 guests to join us before sunrise wi...

The Ballad of Keith Heat from 2021-10-11T07:00

It's, uh, WORLD PREMIERE time at 97.9 as the zoo crew unveils a hot new banger from rising artist and visionary Keith Heat - who in no way, shape or form coerced us into playing his song*. ...

Live at The Air&Water Show! from 2021-09-13T07:00

A gorgeous morning here at Lakefront Park as the crew is on remote for the Metro Air & Water Show!

Join us at the 97.9 tent for our fantastic giveaways and enjoy aerial acrobatics fro...

Hot-Dog-A-Rama from 2021-07-19T07:00

The gang welcomes back fan favorite William Jones, the foul-mouthed owner of Freddy Footlong's (Metro Area's #1 rated hot dog stand 12 out of the last 16 years) to promote the hot spot's 20th an...

Hot-Dog-A-Rama from 2021-07-19T07:00

The gang welcomes back fan favorite William Jones, the foul-mouthed owner of Freddy Footlong's (Metro Area's #1 rated hot dog stand 12 out of the last 16 years) to promote the hot spot's 20th anniv...

From the Vault: The Big 'Su from 2021-07-05T07:00

The crew discusses some choppy waters in Donny's marriage, which might be hitting the rocks as they prepare for their annual luxury, romantic trip to Lake Havasu. Also, it's SAUCE MONTH at Bleac...

The Man in the Snowbank from 2021-06-07T07:00

This morning the gang continues their coverage of Bomb Cyclone Reginald as it tears through the Metro Area. Expect snow accumulations in the 1 to 2 foot range. Also more updates on the identity ...

It's Giving Friday! from 2021-05-24T07:00

It's the most generous morning of the year! Giving Friday is back and WOW is the gang ready to let some lucky listeners win fabulous prizes near and dear to the crew's hearts! And everybody wins...

The Mongoose In Studio! from 2021-05-10T07:00

What a reunion this morning! Donny D's oldest friend, mentor, and the man who gave him his start, morning radio legend Monty "Mongoose" Gustetler joins us live in studio! 

The gang t...

Al Madrigal, Kyle Kinane&Jackie Kashian Live in Studio! from 2021-04-12T07:00

Come and knock on our door, because Three's Company! What a morning as we welcome a trio of America's best comics to the Metro Area - Al Madrigal, Jackie Kashian & Kyle Kinane! Our humiliati...

Dr. Julie: Love Guru from 2021-03-29T07:00

What a morning! The world's best relationship expert Dr. Julie joins us to take your calls! Plus, Tara is absolutely glowing about her love life and the great place she and Brad are in right now...

Luke the Puke's Last Day from 2021-03-15T07:00

A real tearjerker in the studio today as we say farewell to beloved intern and proud son of Saskatchewan, ("Cajuzzi") Luke "The Puke" and play some of his greatest moments with the show. Such a ...

The Ultimate Roastmaster from 2021-02-15T08:00

It's our annual 97.9 Post-Holidaze Weigh-in! To add to our tradition of old fashioned vicious good-natured ribbing, we've brought on celebrity expert and author of "The Ultimate Roastmaster" her...

Howie Mandel, This Is Your Life! from 2021-02-01T08:00

What a morning! Host, judge and comedy legend HOWIE MANDEL joins us as we take a spin down memory lane with an unforgettable game of This is Your Life, Howie Edition! Also, don't forget to get y...

Sklar Bros. Live in Studio! from 2021-01-18T08:00

We're live with comedians, podcasters and twins, Randy & Jason Sklar! Plus, we have some fun with the help of our pals at D.N.Yay Genealogy Centers and see just how "twins" the boys really a...

Live from All That Slithers is Gold from 2021-01-04T08:00

Join us this morning as we broadcast live from The Crowne Park Shopping Center for the grand reopening of All That Slithers Is Gold Reptile Store. Big thanks to everyone that stopped by and won ...

Lots to Drop for Tots Drop! from 2020-12-14T08:00

It's the annual 97.9 Holiday "Lots to Drop for Tots Drop" giveaway! Our favorite time of year! Tara & Brad play Santa & Mrs. Claus this morning, dropping our incredible gift bags to the ...

Live from SynPower Speedway from 2020-11-30T08:00

What a morning as the crew broadcasts live from the spectacular SynPower 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Speedway & Event Grounds for the start of the Iron Hammer Body Spray Racing Series! This is a s...

Win a Date with Gareth Reynolds from 2020-11-16T08:00

Huge morning at 97.9 as stand-up comic and host of 'The Dollop' and 'Point vs. Point' podcasts GARETH REYNOLDS joins us in studio to play the Dating Game. Three lucky bacheloret...

It's "This or That" Day! from 2020-10-26T07:00

Today is "This Or That" day in the 97.9 studio! Listen as the gang plays this classic station favorite.

The folks at Wisconsin Classic Meat Co.'s legal team would like our listeners to kn...

A Night at Metro State U from 2020-10-12T07:00

Listen in as the we review the crew's special night speaking to students at Metro State University's Stone Phillips School Of Digital Media. Donny, Animal and Tara dive into technology, their st...

Two Tickets to Taradise from 2020-09-28T07:00

Tara and the 97.9 crew welcome Birdie Allison to the show for an enlightening and shockingly accurate Tarot Card reading!

If you'd like to witness Birdie's awesome power firsthand, visit ...

Animal in the Hospital from 2020-09-14T07:00

After an unfortunate accident lands him in an ICU bed at Porter Ridge Medical Center, Animal calls in to the show and gives Donny and Tara the 411 on what exactly went down.

Live from Metro Area Zoo&Safari Park from 2020-08-31T07:00

This morning the 97.9 crew broadcasts live from Metro Area Zoo and Safari Park and speaks with resident zoologist Sue Pastor about their annual Night Lights Nights of Lights Celebration happenin...

97.9 The Rat Race: Official Trailer from 2020-08-28T07:00

Coming August 31, 2020 to the All Things Comedy Network.

Introducing: 97.9 The Rat Race from 2020-08-24T07:00

Coming August 31, 2020 to the All Things Comedy Network.

Live from King Edward's Renn Faire! from 2020-04-09T05:01

Hear ye hear ye! This afternoon the 97.9 crew broadcasts live from the King Edward's Renaissance Faire for a momentous occasion indeed!  A special thanks to Alan and the folks over at the K...

TBT: The Morning We Met Tara! from 2020-02-14T06:10:35

From the vault at the 97.9 studios comes a throwback episode. This morning we take you back to July 13th, 2010 - a very important date in the history of The Rat Race. Brought to you by our frien...

Newsman Bruce Davis Drops By from 2019-12-23T06:36

This morning, from the WRBO News and Business Desk, newsman Bruce Davis drops by to give the Rat Race crew all the day's happenings from our nation's financial sector. Also a big thanks to our s...

Donny D Pays Your Bills! from 2019-11-26T06:09

This morning the 97.9 crew broadcasts live from in front of the new ultra-lux condos at The Dwelling at Virage.  Also don't forget to enter in to win our annual "Donny D Pays Your...

Donny D Pays Your Bills! from 2019-11-26T06:09

This morning the 97.9 crew broadcasts live from in front of the new ultra-lux condos at The Dwelling at Virage.  Also don't forget to enter in to win our annual "Donny D Pays Your Bills" sweepstake...

Bobcat Goldthwait in Studio! from 2019-11-20T05:15

Exciting morning here at 97.9 The Rat Race as comedy legend Bobcat Goldthwait joins us in studio! Also don't forget that 'Eeek! At the Creek 6' kicks off this Friday evening! Brought to you by t...

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down from 2019-09-25T03:08

It's a beautiful Thursday morning out there in the metro area which means the 97.9 crew is playing one of their favorite games, "Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down". Don't forget to get your questions into ...

The Prize Horn Lock from 2019-09-03T04:44

A busy holiday weekend ahead so give yourself an extra hour if heading out of town this afternoon. There are two tickets still up for grabs to see Monster Jam at Sookie Arena. Phone lines open a...

War of the Roses from 2019-07-31T05:11

It's a brisk but beautiful Valentine's Day out there in the metro area and today we're dusting off a 97.9 The Rat Race favorite, "War of the Roses." Don't forget to visit our friends over at 'Pe...

The Death of Dinkums from 2019-07-08T14:00

A sad morning at the Pure Channel Family of Companies offices as everyone tries to make sense of the sudden and tragic passing of our beloved Professor Dinkums.  This episode is brought to you by o...