KISS Mornings with Alley and DZ - Friday April 10, 2026

·1 hr 21 min·5 clips

DZ discovers he's not the only person with a chin nerve that triggers hiccups, after years of believing he was unique.

The episode opens with Allie and DZ discussing a power outage and their dog Doug, who will appear at Doggie Day in the Deer District. They introduce the 'Question of the Day': what is something you're convinced only you can do. DZ reveals he can trigger hiccups by touching a spot under his chin, believing he was unique until research shows it's a documented medical phenomenon. Listener Danielle calls in to describe a 'pop top' cartilage issue in her nose. The show transitions to 'Dumpster Fire Dating' advice, where a pastry chef in her mid-late 20s asks if she should accept an anniversary cake order from her ex-boyfriend's new partner, received via DM. Callers and hosts debate whether this is supportive, petty, or too messy, with opinions split. Later, 'Am I the Jerk?' features a dilemma where a pregnant woman wants to name her baby after her sister, who is struggling with IVF and spending large sums on treatment. The sister is angry, and callers debate whether the gesture is honorable or insensitive, ultimately voting 'jerk'. The show gives away front-row tickets to an AJR concert. Special guests Jared Woods, Chief Marketing Officer of Summerfest, and local sneaker designer Eric 'Shake' James join. Shake explains how he started designing shoes with Adidas in 2022 after a call from an Adidas employee, leading to seven collaborations. His new shoe, a Milwaukee-themed Adidas Samba, releases April 11, 2026, at Sneaks on Brady Street. The shoe features neighborhood names, a moccasin-style strap nod to Native heritage, and an NFC chip that unlocks exclusive Milwaukee experiences and includes a Summerfest ticket. Shake discusses his community work, like 'Shoes with Shake' events for kids. The episode blends light banter, listener interaction, and a featured interview about a local cultural product launch.

As heard by us

Morning-show chatter, ticket bait, and a careful turn through a baby-name dispute.

The morning-show mix leans busy and local, with guest teases, a returning dating bit, ticket giveaways, and a Kesha mention all helping set a lightly chaotic pace.

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Why you'd press play

For when your commute needs Milwaukee gossip, a live-wire morning show, and a shot at AJR tickets.

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