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WATCH: Ducks Rescued From Crazy Hoarder Take First Swim Ever [FBHW]
Free Beer, Hot Wings and Zane watched a video filled with ducks today and it brightened everyone's mood in the studio. In fact, after watching it a few times ourselves, it seems impossible for anyone to watch this and not be in good spirits...
The Free Beer and Hot Wings Music Friday Roundup – October 5 [FBHW]
There was a strange mix of music picks today on The Free Beer and Hot Wings Morning Show. Even though The Beatles proved to be a theme among several of the picks, there were a few curves thrown in there, ranging all the way from authentic country music to gangsta rap...
Dumber Than Zane Trivia — October 4 [FBHW]
The Free Beer and Hot Wings Morning Show welcomed Greg the lawyer to the program this morning to do battle with Zane in this new-look installment of Dumber Than Zane Trivia. Greg was playing for the good people of St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Following the controversy from last week, when Eric the Mechanic was accused of cheating to win, the guys have implemented a new system involving Go To Meeting. Fro
Free Beer, Hot Wings and Zane Love Manatees — Do You? [FBHW]
Free Beer, Hot Wings and Zane showed their softer side this morning after Free Beer brought up a story about a woman who got in trouble for riding a manatee. It wasn't long before the guys were just talking about how cute manatees were instead.
"When it swims right at you, it looks like a perfect circle," said Hot Wings, who clearly wanted one as a pet.
The Butt Stops Here: University of Tennessee Student Denies ‘Butt Chugging’ Allegations [FBHW]
The guys got a big kick out of this latest update in the Butt Chugging saga coming out of the University of Tennessee.
One of the UT students and frat boys that's deeply mired in the recent controversy over the alcohol enemas, spoke out on campus with his lawyer, delivering a press conference to the media...
WATCH: News Anchor Jennifer Livingston Responds to Email Calling Her Fat [FBHW]
Free Beer, Hot Wings and Zane devoted a good portion of the show this morning talking about Jennifer Livingston, a local news anchor in La Crosse, Wisconsin, who has been getting a lot of attention recently because of her on-air response to a rude email that criticized her weight...
Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix and Tony Palermo Chat with Free Beer and Hot Wings [FBHW]
Free Beer, Hot Wings and Zane welcomed lead singer Jacoby Shaddix and drummer Tony Palermo from Papa Roach to the show this morning. The band was calling in to promote their new album, 'The Connection,' that is in stores now.
Free Beer started things off by reading a statement from Shaddix regarding the album that said, "this is a snapshot of me in a dark time...
WATCH: Philadelphia Police Officer Punches Woman During Puerto Rican Day Parade [FBHW]
Free Beer, Hot Wings and Zane watched a troubling video of police brutality that's been going viral since it appeared on Reddit yesterday. In the video, a Philadelphia police officer can be seen hitting a woman in the face.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the police officer in question is Lieutenant Jonathan Josey, a 19-year veteran of the force. After watching the clip, the guys were kind
The Guys Argue Over Controversial ‘Obama Phone’ Video [FBHW]
Free Beer, Hot Wings and Zane talked about the controversial "Obama phone lady" video that's been circulating around political blogs lately, getting into the dicey details of what makes the video so touchy. Is it racist? Is it fair game? The guys ended up disagreeing on what exactly was being represented.
Free Beer, Hot Wings Interview Filmmaker Billy Corben About New ESPN Doc [FBHW]
Documentary filmmaker Billy Corben called in this morning to talk with the guys about his new film for ESPN. After joking a bit about the title of the show, like many new guests do, Free Beer and Corben got into the details of "Broke," the latest entry into ESPN's 30 for 30 series. The film covers how some athletes have gone from multimillionaire stars to broke and desperate.
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