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Coming August 31, 2020 to the All Things Comedy Network.
Aug 24, 2020•1 min
97.9 THE RAT RACE
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Episodes
Live from King Edward's Renn Faire!
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 Kohl's on 47th & Mitchell for permitting friends, fans, and family members of Sir Dinkums to congregate in their parking lot between the hours of 10PM and 6AM. 97.9 The Rat Race #9 Featuring: Ben Roy (Donny D), Beth Hoyt (Tara), Chris Marrs (Animal) & Joe Hartzler (Todd) Written By: Chris Marrs Audio Des...
Apr 09, 2020•17 min•Ep. 9
TBT: The Morning We Met Tara!
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 friends at Matt Alleghany Nationwide Insurance. #RIPBonnie #FreeFreewayFrank 97.9 The Rat Race #8 Featuring: Ben Roy (Donny D), Beth Hoyt (Tara) & Chris Marrs (Animal) Written By: Ben Roy Audio Designed & Directed by: Evan Nix Created by: Ben Roy & Chris Marrs...
Feb 14, 2020•18 min•Ep. 8
Newsman Bruce Davis Drops By
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 sponsors Typhoon Landing At Monsoon Marina Splash Park and James R. Klein, Attorney At Law. 97.9 The Rat Race #7 Featuring: Ben Roy (Donny D), Beth Hoyt (Tara) & Chris Marrs (Animal, Newsman Bruce) Written By: Chris Marrs Audio Designed & Directed by: Evan Nix Created by: Ben Roy & Chris Marrs...
Dec 23, 2019•19 min•Ep. 7
Donny D Pays Your Bills!
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" sweepstakes, courtesy of our friends over at Power House Kia/Mazda of Kaplan Hills. ***If you see long time Rat Race listener Glenn, please contact our station line or the Metro Area Department of Human Services immediately. 97.9 The Rat Race #6 Featuring: Ben Roy (Donny D), Beth Hoyt (Tara) & Chris Marrs (An...
Nov 26, 2019•14 min•Ep. 6
Bobcat Goldthwait in Studio!
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 the friendly folks at Dark Star Hard Seltzers. #RIPSophia #2500HundredDollarReward #SophiaIsAGhostNow #RIPSK 97.9 The Rat Race #5 Featuring: Ben Roy (Donny D), Beth Hoyt (Tara), Chris Marrs (Animal) & Bobcat Goldthwait Written By: Ben Roy Audio Designed & Directed by: Evan Nix Created by: Ben Roy &...
Nov 20, 2019•18 min•Ep. 5
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
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 us by midnight Wednesday to hear them on-air. RIPSkyBlasterGirl #RIPRoscoe 97.9 The Rat Race #4 Featuring: Ben Roy (Donny D), Beth Hoyt (Tara) & Chris Marrs (Animal) Written By: Beth Hoyt Audio Designed & Directed by: Evan Nix Created by: Ben Roy & Chris Marrs...
Sep 25, 2019•13 min•Ep. 4
The Prize Horn Lock
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 at 7:30. Be caller #97 and you'll be our winner*! *** Due to a state injunction, under no circumstances will the prize horn be sounded until on or after the 1st of January, 2020. RIP Nana Animal 97.9 The Rat Race #3 Featuring: Ben Roy (Donny D), Beth Hoyt (Tara) & Chris Marrs (Animal) Written By: Ben R...
Sep 03, 2019•17 min•Ep. 3
War of the Roses
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 'Petals To the Metal Floral Designs'. Use the promo code "979DonnyD" when making your next purchase and receive 25% off all Ocean Breeze Orchids and/or all Havonal synthetic blends. ***Limit one per committed partner.*** (Extra special thanks to the Blanchette County District Attorney's Office for releasing ...
Jul 31, 2019•18 min•Ep. 2
The Death of Dinkums
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 our friends down at Pierske Stash & Lock. 10% off all drive-in units for the month of May. 60% off Drive In Unit 131. RIP Dinkums The 97.9 Rat Race Crew
Jul 08, 2019•14 min•Ep. 1
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