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Ranch-bassador (Tuesday March 17th, 2026)
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
It's St. Patrick's Day! Dave yearns to visit Europe as a Ranch-bassador. Eating fermented swordfish isn't as good idea as you might think. Florida Man steals a septic tank and more! Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave...
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Butter Running (Friday March 13, 2026)
Friday, March 13, 2026
Would we be more interested in running if ever step brought you closer to freshly churned butter? Plus misadventures with micro pigs, a Florida DUI and the TV spinoff none of us saw coming. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fa...
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Mike's Oscar Predictions (Thursday March 12, 2026)
Thursday, March 12, 2026
River Cities Reader movie critic Mike Schulz joins us with movie reviews and his predictions for Sunday night's Oscars. Plus, a Baywatch revival, an underground marathon and Kelly Clarkson news. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is ...
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Ohio Bigfoot Sightings (Wednesday March 11, 2026)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Bigfoot has been very active in Ohio lately, a Florida man has a bad date, someone tried to drop contraband in a prison via crow drone. Plus new ways to enjoy eggs and use your credit card. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fa...
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Sea Tow Captain (Tuesday March 10th, 2026)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Things go wrong at weddings, a sea tow captain picks up an ungrateful passenger, a family waits over 50 years for a free oyster meal, bass fishing skullduggery and more! Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren....
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Too Many Teeth (Monday March 9th, 2026)
Monday, March 9, 2026
Monday's show features an escape from a Florida prison BBQ, a teacher in need of relief, tales of lost luggage, a Jim Carey conspiracy and a guy with more than 40 teeth in his mouth. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dav...
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The Great Bowling Ball Heist (Thursday March 5th, 2026)
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday morning we learned all about crimes against bowling, English kebab culture, golf carts and the resurging music careers of two of our favorite voices from the 70s and 80s. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave a...
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Elvis And Beard Wigs (Wednesday March 4, 2026)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
On this episode: Elvis takes a short cab ride, men are paying a fortune for fake facial hair, Japanese people are SUPER honest, a Driver's Ed DUI and deep dark secrets are revealed! Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave...
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Speed Date Wrestling (Tuesday March 3, 2026)
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Here's Tuesday! We discuss basketball, counterfeit money, a new method thieves are using at the gas pump and a new way to date. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live weekday morni...
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Quicksand And Popcorn Tomatoes (Monday March 2, 2026)
Monday, March 2, 2026
On this episode: Florida Man Falls In Quicksand, Popcorn Tomatoes, The Alpine Divorce, Loose Monkey In Missouri and Press Two For Spanish. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live we...
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Summer Break Is Over
Friday, September 5, 2025
We're back with a Top Five Things episode. Remember you can always listen to the show on demand at planet939.com Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live weekday mornings 6a-10a on P...
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Portable Charger Rules
Friday, May 23, 2025
Southwest has new rules for portable chargers and Darren has some questions. We also discuss this summer's hottest trend: diaper shorts! Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live week...
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Chewy The Meth Raccoon
Friday, May 9, 2025
This episode features two completely different stories of selfies gone horribly wrong, the return of The Ground Round and a raccoon with a meth pipe. Enjoy! Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and ...
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Fake Sea Captain
Monday, March 3, 2025
This episode features piracy on the high seas, noodle threats and a visit from a flying alien/demon creature. So yeah, pretty standard stuff. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are liv...
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Wild Parties And Gross Days At Work
Friday, January 24, 2025
This episode features tales of wild parties and super gross days on the job with an assist from stand-up comic Leslie Mitchell. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live weekday morni...
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Spank On Ice
Friday, December 13, 2024
Spank joins us to talk about his latest career opportunity. There's a Hallmark Christmas Movie drinking game that might just save Christmas this year. We discuss projected food trends for 2025! Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is i...
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A Round of Sausage
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
This episode features good advice, sketchy zookeepers and an unusual holiday tree. Listen to the entire episode and then treat yourself to a round of sausage. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave an...
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Beck And Woods
Friday, November 8, 2024
Filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods join us in studio to discuss their new movie Heretic. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live weekday mornings 6a-10a on Planet 93.9. Like ...
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12 Ft Disco Skeleton
Friday, October 18, 2024
Just in time for Halloween! Tales of giant skeletons, man-eating monsters and a device that lets you communicate through your dreams! Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live weekday...
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The Gator Keeper
Friday, September 20, 2024
This installment of our Top Five Things Podcast begins and ends with Florida stories. There's an insane symmetry here that we hope you'll enjoy. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are...
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Team Building
Friday, August 30, 2024
These five stories all involve plans that go horribly wrong. Remember what Darren always says, "It's not enough to have a plan. Have a GOOD plan." Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are...
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Giant Pop-Tart
Friday, August 9, 2024
Imagine a Pop-Tart 73x bigger than the ones you can buy at the store. A South Carolina family feuds over chicken and an Olympic diver makes unfortunate history. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave ...
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These Japanese Gymnasts Are HURTING
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
One of Japan's elite gymnasts was kicked of the Olympic team for smoking. Florida Man enjoys a late night snack at a Walgreens. Party invites have confusing dress codes. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren...
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A Stinky Situation
Friday, June 28, 2024
A manure truck crashed in a Connecticut neighborhood and a local resident could "literally" see its tires! We also learn about Salisbury Steak Days and a new flavor of Mountain Dew not available in stores. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morni...
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The Lonely Pittsburgh Plumber
Friday, June 14, 2024
This episode covers one plumber's challenging workload, the Joey Chestnut hot dog controversy and Alternating Currents comedy lineup with festival organizer/local comedian Chris Schlichting. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in f...
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Attack Of The Feral Chickens
Friday, May 31, 2024
This week we learned about feral chickens, cruise ship cancelation policies and expensive dog costumes. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live weekday mornings 6a-10a on Planet 93....
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Dave's Got Olympic Fever
Friday, May 17, 2024
This episode of Dave & Darren's Top Five Things features transatlantic portals, regional slang and Olympic Village hanky-panky. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live weekday morni...
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Sour Patch Oreos
Friday, May 3, 2024
This review of Dave & Darren In The Morning includes an unlikely snack pairing, a meteorologist with alleged anger issues and a big McChange. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live...
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Pickleball Power Hour
Friday, April 19, 2024
A new facial regimen seems kind of fishy to us. Pickleball is a great way to meet potential lovers. Your doorbell might just be the next RoboCop. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are ...
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This Gas Station Is B-A-N-A-N-A-S
Thursday, March 28, 2024
A get rich quick scheme ends with lost legs and jail time. Don't bring a banana to a pipe fight. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live weekday mornings 6a-10a on Planet 93.9. L...
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