The Morning X

Wolfgang Van Halen on The Morning X

November 25, 2020 @ 10:13 am

Wolfgang Van Halen called up to chat with Kev about his dad, his solo project Mammoth WVH, and their new song “Distance” Hear...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 11-20-20

November 20, 2020 @ 11:19 am

Here are some clips you may have missed on The Morning X this week, powered by Expert Electronics: Kirk Cousins is a Singing Cowboy,...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 11-20-20

The Morning X Podcast

Celebrity Dump - 11-17-20

November 17, 2020 @ 1:30 pm

In this week’s Celebrity Dump – Gwen Stefani’s wedding ring, who nominated themselves for Sexiest Man alive, and which famous doctor has people petitioning...

Celebrity Dump 11-17-20

Celebrity Dump

At Home X-Clusive with Jahred of Hed Pe

November 13, 2020 @ 10:06 am

Whether you know him as Jahred, Jared, MCUD or Paulo Sergio, he joins us to talk Hed Pe’s new album, reflect on 20 years...

Celebrity Dump - 11-10-20

November 10, 2020 @ 10:13 am

In this week’s Celebrity Dump: Mike Tyson admits to cheating on drug tests, Holyfield wants another crack at him, Fauci does a celebrity Zoom...

Celebrity Dump 11-10-20

Celebrity Dump

The Morning X This Week Podcast - 11-06-20

November 6, 2020 @ 9:55 am

Here are some clips you missed from the Morning X This Week: Locker Room Talk, Waleed Ismail from Football Absurdity, Celebrity Dump, Favorite American...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 11-06-20

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At Home X-Clusive with Grant Kendrick of Through Fire

November 6, 2020 @ 9:52 am

Grant from Through Fire stopped by to chat about covering Roxette, cutting his hair, and the band’s plans for next year. See the video...

Celebrity Dump - 11-03-20

November 3, 2020 @ 10:34 am

This Week’s Celebrity Dump: Lori Loughlin spending Christmas in jail, Samuel L. Jackson doesn’t want to be a legend, and a goodbye to Sean...

Celebrity Dump 11-03-20

Celebrity Dump

The Morning X This Week Podcast 10-29-20

October 29, 2020 @ 11:32 am

The Morning X This Week Podcast, here are some segments you might have missed this week: Corona Family, Hating Halloween, Al Pitrelli from Trans-Siberian...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 10-29-20

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Al Pitrelli of Trans-Siberian Orchestra on The Morning X!

October 27, 2020 @ 10:33 am

Al Pitrelli of Trans-Siberian Orchestra called up The Morning X today to talk about their live-stream event happening on December 18th. Hear the interview...

The Morning X This Week Podcast - 10-23-20

October 23, 2020 @ 10:34 am

Here’s what you missed on The Morning X this week, all in one podcast: Listener Josh Does Disney, What Costumes are the Sexiest, Waleed...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 10-23-20

The Morning X Podcast

Celebrity Dump - 10-20-20

October 20, 2020 @ 9:07 am

In this edition of Celebrity Dump: Jeffery Toobin is in trouble… Martha Stewart has odd priorities… Carole Baskin makes an announcement… And so does...

Celebrity Dump 10-20-20

Celebrity Dump

Jim Florentine on The Morning X

October 20, 2020 @ 9:01 am

Comedian Jim Florentine of That Metal Show, Crank Yankers, and more, performing this Thursday at Zanies in Rosemont, IL and Friday at the McHenry...

The Morning X This Week Podcast Oct. 12-16th, 2020

October 16, 2020 @ 1:09 pm

Here are some segments you may have missed on The Morning X this week: Why Are You The Tool? Tool of the Day: Josh...

The Morning X This Week Podcast Oct. 12-16th,...

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At Home X-Clusive with The Blue Stones!

October 15, 2020 @ 3:32 pm

Tarek Jafar from The Blue Stones joined Kev for an At Home X-Clusive live stream, talking new music, the upcoming album, playing as a...

New Drug Rehab Clinic Opening in Belvidere

October 15, 2020 @ 9:20 am

On the Morning X today we spoke to Phil Atteberry, Founder and CEO of Brightside Clinic, which just opened a new location in Belvidere...

At Home X-Clusive with Chris Daughtry

October 8, 2020 @ 4:42 pm

Chris joins us to talk about his new song “World on Fire,” what it’s like to finally spend some time at home, his comic...

Michael Ian Black on The Morning X

October 8, 2020 @ 8:51 am

Michael Ian Black’s new book “A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son” is out now, and it’s a great and surprisingly...

The Morning X - Forrest Gump The Book

September 18, 2020 @ 8:43 am

Author Winston Groom who wrote Forrest Gump passed away this week at 77. And to remember him, we went over the was the book...

The Morning X Forrest Gump The Book

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At Home X-Clusive with Blacklite District

September 17, 2020 @ 4:45 pm

Blacklite District, the artist behind the song “Falling” which you voted for on Hit It or Quit It, joins us to talk about his...

At Home X-Clusive with Badflower!

September 10, 2020 @ 3:15 pm

The guys from Badflower hung out with Kev in another at Home X-Clusive. Why Nashville is better place to live than L.A., what it’s...

The Morning X "Best Of" Podcast

September 8, 2020 @ 7:10 am

Here’s a podcast with a bunch of clips we thought were the least bad....

At Home X-Clusive with Bad Omens

September 3, 2020 @ 5:54 pm

Noah and Jolly from Bad Omens jumped on with Kev and Lou to talk about what they’ve got going on, some of their musical...

At Home X-Clusive with Three Days Grace!

August 27, 2020 @ 6:38 pm

Matt and Brad Walst of Three Days Grace joined Kev for an At Home X-Clusive. The guys chat about covering Gotye, the big Metallica...

Real Rock Report 08-27-20

August 27, 2020 @ 10:30 am

Lzzy Hale will add TV host to her resume, Van Halen with a bio-book coming out, and an at Home X Clusive tonight....

Real Rock Report 08-27-20

Real Rock Report

The Morning X This Week Podcast - 08-21-20

August 21, 2020 @ 11:33 am

A few bits and pieces from the Morning X this week. Including Brent Sopel, Andrea from the RACVB, and some X Voice Mail Calls....

The Morning X This Week Podcast 08-21-20

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At Home X-Clusive with Tetrarch!

August 20, 2020 @ 4:43 pm

Diamond and Josh from Tetrarch joined us for an At Home X-Clusive on Facebook live to promote their upcoming album “Unstable.” You voted them...

Brent Sopel on The Morning X 08-18-20

August 18, 2020 @ 8:43 am

He was a member of the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Champion team, and has now dedicated his life to helping people struggling with...

"Conor McGregor" Returns to the Morning X

August 12, 2020 @ 8:55 am

The UFC fighter turned boxer got himself engaged, and we had “him” on to congratulate him....

Tool of the Day - Lawnmower Steve

August 12, 2020 @ 8:39 am

Powered by ReTool of Rockford, The Tool of the Day brings you the dumbest of the dumb people around the world. Today we had...

At Home X-Clusive with Leigh from Pop Evil

August 6, 2020 @ 5:01 pm

Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil jumped online with us for a live At Home X-Clusive on our Facebook page. It’s his birthday weekend and...

At Home X-Clusive with Mike from The Violent

July 31, 2020 @ 5:26 pm

Kev’s At Home X-Clusive with Mike Protich from The Violent, including a live acoustic “closet” version of “Fly on the Wall” ...

Comedian Pat McGann on The Morning X!

July 28, 2020 @ 9:25 am

If you’ve ever been to Zanies in Rosemont, IL or Chicago, odds are you’ve seen Pat McGann. Now, the Chicago-based comedian has a new...

Tool of the Day - Monday July 27, 2020

July 27, 2020 @ 11:03 am

On The Morning X, today’s Tool of the Day tried to get away from the cops in a rather … creative? … way… listen...

Greg Warren on the Morning X

July 17, 2020 @ 8:45 am

Comedian Greg Warren joined the Morning X to chat about his new special “Where the Field Corn Grows,” available now on Amazon Prime Video....

At Home X-Clusive with Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust

July 16, 2020 @ 5:32 pm

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust joins Lou and Kev from 104.9 The X to chat about the new Soundgarden cover, “The Day I Tried to...

Michael Palascak on The Morning X

July 16, 2020 @ 10:10 am

Comedian Michael Palascak was a finalist on Last Comic Standing, he’s appeared on many late night TV Shows and a Comedy Central Half-Hour Special....

At Home X-Clusive with Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies!

July 10, 2020 @ 5:17 pm

Kev chats with Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies. Doug doesn’t consider himself a guitar hero, but don’t let him fool you he has...

Heidi of The Rock River Valley Blood Center on the Morning X

July 2, 2020 @ 9:39 am

There is a national blood shortage, which in the middle of a pandemic is not good. You can help. RRVBC.org for information on if,...

At Home X-Clusive with Ben Bruce of Asking Alexandria!

July 1, 2020 @ 5:24 pm

How does Ben Bruce of Asking Alexandria feel about the way American’s pronounce their band name? Will he do any more acting? What did...

At Home X-Clusive with Matt of From Ashes To New!

June 25, 2020 @ 5:07 pm

Kev hung out with Matt of From Ashes to New via Facebook live. What Jolly Rancher flavor does Matt like? Whose idea was the...

At Home X-Clusive with Cory Marks!

June 19, 2020 @ 11:39 am

Kev and Lou teamed up to hang with Cory Marks, the super cool, chill dude responsible for the song “Outlaws and Outsiders” featuring Ivan...

X Voice Mail Message from Zack

June 15, 2020 @ 10:07 am

There’s no wrong way to use the X Voice Mail Line. 815-575-XVM1 and leave us a message… like Zack did… He told us “Why...

At Home X-Clusive with Brent Smith of Shinedown

June 10, 2020 @ 3:05 pm

Kev did a live chat with Brent Smith of Shinedown to talk about Atlas Falls, Smith and Myers, and more!...

"Conor McGregor" on the Morning X

June 8, 2020 @ 8:59 am

Conor McGregor announced on Sunday that he’s retiring from fighting. Kev had “Conor McGregor” on the show to find out what he’s gonna do...

"Conor McGregor" on the Morning X

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At Home X-Clusive with Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless

June 4, 2020 @ 5:10 pm

Kev’s live video chat Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless on Facebook talking about “Death By Rock N Roll,” the band’s new single and...

Liz from the RACVB on The Morning X 06-04-20

June 4, 2020 @ 9:38 am

Liz from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau talked with Kev about the Clean Hands, Open Doors Pledge, and more. Listen!...

Liz from the RACVB on The Morning X 06-04-20

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Jesus Trejo on The Morning X

May 29, 2020 @ 8:30 am

Jesus Trejo’s first hour-long Showtime Special premieres tonight at 9/8c … Kev interviewed him on the Morning X and here’s that interview!...

Jesus Trejo on The Morning X

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Dave Davis from American Legion Post #1207 on The Morning X

May 29, 2020 @ 7:53 am

American Legion Post #1207 is hosting a drive-thru Veteran’s memorial event to remember those who died for our country and to honor those who...

Dave Davis from American Legion Post #1207 on...

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Kev Chats with Benny Salamone

May 29, 2020 @ 7:48 am

Restaurants are doing a soft reopen this weekend in IL, and that includes Franchesco’s and Fresco at the Gardens. Kev chat’s with Benny about...

Kev Chats with Benny Salamone

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Paula Olson of Mircale Mile on the Morning X

May 22, 2020 @ 8:45 am

Miracle Mile will be preparing 1000 free meals for Rockford Area Frontline Heroes on Saturday May 23rd at Don Carter lanes from Noon to...

Paula Olson of Mircale Mile on the Morning X

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At Home X-Clusive - Kev with Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze

May 8, 2020 @ 11:27 am

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At Home X-clusive: Kev with Scott Stapp

May 8, 2020 @ 11:16 am

Kev chats with Scott Stapp about his new album, and will Creed ever make new music?...

Ghost Nation's Jason Hawes on The Morning X

April 22, 2020 @ 9:24 am

Ghost Nation Season 2 starts tonight on The Travel Channel 8/7 Central. Kev got to chat with Jason Hawes about that and more. Listen!...

Ghost Nation's Jason Hawes on The Morning X

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Naked and Afraid Contestant Local to Rockford Area

April 14, 2020 @ 9:48 am

You might know her from behind the bar at Murphy’s Pub and Grill in Rockford, but Jessica Cornellier made her debut on the Discovery...

Naked and Afraid Contestant Local to Rockford...

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"Bernie Sanders" on The Morning X

April 9, 2020 @ 11:34 am

“Bernie Sanders” was on the Morning X talking about bowing out of the election, and what he’s gonna do next. And who the real...

"Bernie Sanders" on The Morning X

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Liz Malone and Jen Drendel on The Morning X

April 9, 2020 @ 11:22 am

Liz Malone of Halo Cupcakes and Jen Drendel of Sugar On Top Bake Shop called The Morning X to chat about their involvement in...

Liz Malone and Jen Drendel on The Morning X

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Bert Kreischer on The Morning X 04-07-20

April 7, 2020 @ 9:01 am

Bert spent the entire 8am hour with us today. All those segments in one clip right here. ...

Bert Kreischer on The Morning X 04-07-20

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Comedian Taylor Tomlinson on The Morning X

April 6, 2020 @ 6:14 am

Taylor Tomlin’s Netflix Special “Quarter Life Crisis” is available to stream right now! ...

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson on The Morning X

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John Huddleston of Upstaging Inc in Sycamore joins The Morning X

April 3, 2020 @ 10:11 am

Upstaging Inc. is a company that does event production in Sycamore, but they’ve shifted operations to help out with the COVID-19 Pandemic response. Kev...

John Huddleston of Upstaging Inc in Sycamore ...

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Jason Greenspan From National Ball Check Day on The Morning X

April 2, 2020 @ 7:45 am

Jason Greenspan is one of the guys behind “National Ball Check Day” a social media campaign designed to help raise awareness of testicular cancer....

Jason Greenspan From National Ball Check Day ...

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Celebrity Dump 03-30-20

March 30, 2020 @ 9:40 am

Tom and Rita are OK! Walking Dead star opens pop up grocery store. Bob Dylan made a new song.. and it’s HOW LONG? ...

Celebrity Dump 03-30-20

Celebrity Dump

Tim Ford of GrantView Distillery on The Morning X

March 30, 2020 @ 8:28 am

Kev had a chance to chat with the CEO of GrantView Distillery in Rockford, who have stepped up against Coronavirus by making hand sanitizer...

Tim Ford of GrantView Distillery on The Morni...

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Celebrity Dump 03-12-20

March 12, 2020 @ 10:38 am

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson with Coronavirus, Other Celebrities speak out, and Harvey Weinstein sentenced....

Celebrity Dump 03-12-20

Celebrity Dump

Celebrity Dump 03-09-20

March 9, 2020 @ 9:10 am

Celine Dion fans make noise, Katy Perry won’t go to Japan, Jared Leto almost died. ...

Celebrity Dump 03-09-20

Celebrity Dump

Celebrity Dump 03-04-20

March 4, 2020 @ 10:57 am

Mike Tyson fears his former self, Nic Cage has a new girlfriend, and Justin Bieber’s mustache was nagged off his face. ...

Celebrity Dump 03-04-20

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Local Rockford Tattoo Shop Needs Help

March 3, 2020 @ 11:05 am

Image by Osvaldo Medina from Pixabay In December we told you about the grand opening of 6 Finger Tattoo, the first female owned tattoo shop in Rockford,...

Celebrity Dump 03-03-20

March 3, 2020 @ 10:44 am

Flavor Flav fired. Post Malone explains his tats. Judge Judy leaving her show. All in today’s Celebrity Dump ...

Celebrity Dump 03-03-20

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Celebrity Dump 03-02-20

March 2, 2020 @ 9:04 am

Meghan Markle getting back into acting, Oprah took a spill. Harvey Weinstein blahblahblah douche....

Celebrity Dump 03-02-20

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Celebrity Dump 02-27-20

February 27, 2020 @ 11:43 am

Celebrity Dump 02-27-20 Prince Harry says just call him Harry. Jussie Smollet Drama continues… and Oprah had a one night stand. all in the...

Celebrity Dump 02-27-20

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Celebrity Dump 02-26-20

February 26, 2020 @ 8:02 am

Harvey the Douche hires prison help. Amber Heard getting lots of heat. And watch out for Ben Affleck impersonators…? ...

Celebrity Dump 02-26-20

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Celebrity Dump 02-25-20

February 25, 2020 @ 7:47 am

Celebrity Dump 02-25-20 Weinstein – Guilty douche. Jussie Smollet pleads “not guilty douche” Screech thinks Screech should be in Saved by the Bell Reboot....

Celebrity Dump 02-25-20

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"Impractical Jokers" Sal and Q on the Morning X!

February 20, 2020 @ 8:12 am

Kev had a conversation with Sal and Q from The Impractical Jokers. “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” comes out Friday February 21st....

"Impractical Jokers" Sal and Q on the Morning...

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Laura Corn Calls in to The Morning X

January 31, 2020 @ 7:52 am

Author of “101 Nights of Great Sex” Laura Corn calls Kev on the Morning X to give some tips on how to spice it...

Laura Corn Calls in to The Morning X

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Lewis Black on The Morning X

January 28, 2020 @ 10:56 am

See Lewis Black live at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford Thursday, January 30th. Click here for tickets!...

Lewis Black on The Morning X

Interviews

New Laws in Illinois That Aren't Weed-Related

January 2, 2020 @ 8:20 am

Alright, we’re well aware that recreational cannabis is now legal in the State of Illinois. That’s been the big one on everyone’s mind leading...

The Morning X with Bert Kreischer! 12-18-19

December 18, 2019 @ 8:56 am

Bert Kreischer once kicked which rock star out of a band.. find out here....

The Morning X with Bert Kreischer! 12-18-19

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Tina Hutchence on The Morning X

December 11, 2019 @ 1:02 pm

The Morning X interviews Tina Hutchence, sister of the late Michael Hutchence of INXS. She’s signing copies of her new book “Michael: My Brother,...

Tina Hutchence on The Morning X

Comedian John Crist Takes a Tour of Rockford [VIDEO]

October 31, 2019 @ 8:52 am

Comedian John Crist was in Rockford over the weekend and his tour of Rockford is the funniest thing you will see all day....

How Did Bloody Gulch Road in Dixon Get It's Name, Anyway?

October 15, 2019 @ 8:02 am

The creepy legend on how Bloody Gulch Road in Dixon, IL got it’s name involves a pocket watch, a murder and the Bible....

Anna's Pizza & Pasta in Winnebago Closing After 24 Years

August 7, 2019 @ 6:41 am

While it was a difficult decision, it’s one we all would make. Family trumps everything....

8 New Illinois Laws You Should Know Heading Into 2019

December 12, 2018 @ 7:19 am

If you are a nursing mother, an employee, a parent, divorced, or drive in Illinois, you should be aware of the law changes coming...

Byron High School Football Players Suspended for Oreo Run

December 4, 2018 @ 7:32 am

The last thing I thought I would read today: local football players were running naked across a football field while holding Oreo cookies in...

Live Broadcast at Blain's Farm & Fleet with Lori!

November 15, 2018 @ 10:29 am

Join Lori for a live broadcast at Blain's Farm & Fleet where she will accept your donations for Toys for Tots....

Man of 10,000 Sound Effects, Michael Winslow [INTERVIEW]

November 8, 2018 @ 10:21 am

He’s a comedian, actor, The Man of 10,000 Sound Effects and a guest on The Morning X with Lori and Kev....

Rockford Radio Station Haunted by Ghost [VIDEO PROOF]

October 31, 2018 @ 12:36 pm

Today on The Morning X, Lori and Kev welcomed In The Dark Paranormal Investigations into the studio....

The Morning X Find Halloween Costumes at Goodwill [VIDEO]

October 2, 2018 @ 10:28 am

Lori and Kev took a stroll to Goodwill on E. State Street to find their Halloween Costumes for the big event on October 17th....

The Morning X Interviews Al Pitrelli of Trans-Siberian Orchestra

September 14, 2018 @ 8:09 am

Good friend of the show, Al Pitrelli of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, joins The Morning X....

The Morning X Chats with Local Author Gary Hill

September 10, 2018 @ 12:55 pm

Lori and Kev sat down with local author, Gary Hill....

You Could Hang with Dustin Diamond on Set of His Next Commercial

September 7, 2018 @ 10:36 am

Dustin Diamond stars in hilarious Insurance King commercials, now you have a chance to go behind the scenes of the castle and watch a...

5 Planets Visible in Stateline Sky

July 17, 2018 @ 6:59 am

Keep your eyes to the skies in the evening, you can see Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus!...

Rockton Police Department "Dance For Donuts" [VIDEO]

July 16, 2018 @ 5:52 am

The latest social media trend highlights officers’ lip syncing and dance moves....

Follow The Float: Work in Progress [PHOTOS]

July 12, 2018 @ 11:25 am

Thanks to you, we are able to start building our float!...

Follow The Float: Advice on How to Stay Above Water From a Pro

June 27, 2018 @ 10:07 am

We chat with Ben Nguyen from Roscoe, an Anything That Floats Raft Race winner, on how to stay dry on August 12th....

Follow The Float: Do You Have This Crap?

June 20, 2018 @ 8:44 am

We realize that if we want to float on The Rock River during the Anything That Floats Raft Race, we better find all this...

Follow The Float, We Need Your Help!

May 24, 2018 @ 8:31 am

On Tuesday, Kev, Zander, the peeps at Pub 815 and I met to discuss what we will be floating on during the Anything That...

The Morning X Interviews Halestorm

May 17, 2018 @ 7:13 am

There was a freaking HALESTORM in Rockford last night....

Relive The Magic of The 2018, X200 [VIDEO]

May 9, 2018 @ 8:11 am

Sunday, April 29th was the rescheduled date for The X200 at The Rockford Speedway. Kev and I were on hand to celebrate, what should...