Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we assail the myth of abortion tourism, consider the pros and cons of reverse aging, and recommend author John Connolly’s newest Charlie Parker Thriller, ‘The Instruments of Darkness.’

Big thanks to Susie Hobson, longtime friend of Rick’s and the show’s, for filling in with co-host duties while Mark keeps his sprained ankle elevated on the couch. Susie’s a natural at the mic, and brings her own brand of rise and shine to the recording booth – live from Madison! Fasten your headphones for an engrossing and entertaining chat between two old friends … sound familiar?

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we tiptoe through the Nodfather’s nap time, hear Rick’s take on Taylor’s latest, and praise author Johnny Compton’s horror masterstroke, ‘The Spite House.’

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we list some fun facts for Good Friday and Easter, rank our favorite chocolate bunny parts, and scan the news from another week in the end times.

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we remember the mentors in our lives (here’s looking at you, F.A.T.E!), list the best vegetables for March planting, and scan this week’s hideous headlines.

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we scan the latest headlines, welcome the smell of cabbage on the stove, and consider having our eyeballs tattooed green.

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we marvel at President Biden’s historic home run, scan the news and Personals Page, and enjoy an interview with Elise Tomashek, Miss Wisconsin Teen Volunteer competing for Miss Teen Volunteer America.

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we tut-tut the Alabama Supreme Court, celebrate Mark’s recent high school writing class talks, and hear Rick’s interview with Dr. Harvey Abrams of the Stonewall National Museum, Archives and Library.

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we salute the Kansas City Chiefs, jaw-drop at Fani Willis’s courtroom fireworks, and offer up a loopy leap year listicle.