The Morning Mix
Celebrating Matt’s 25 years on WLNK! Matt and Liz dive into Gen Z’s reliance on AI tools, specifically chatbots, to help with everyday tasks like writing emails and texts. Matt shares a personal anecdote about a college student using AI to write a six-paragraph text after a blind date, sparking a conversation about the implications […]
How much of your life have you spent at work? Matt and Liz dive into a thought-provoking conversation about time management and prioritizing what truly matters. They discuss a hypothetical scenario where an 18-year-old has 864 months (or about 72 years) to live their life, and how 93% of those months are spent staring at […]
Liz is preparing for the “tundra” as the temperatures are predicted to be dropping into the twenties and thirties. Liz shares her experience of wearing earplugs to concerts, a habit she developed from her parents’ factory work, where many coworkers suffered from hearing loss. The conversation shifts to a series of Bigfoot sightings in Ohio, […]
Matt and Liz stumble upon something they do in the Midwest, where people eat raw meat, specifically a “cannibal sandwich” made with raw onion and raw hamburger. Liz shares her personal experience with iron deficiency and how it might be linked to some people’s craving for raw meat. The conversation takes a humorous turn as […]
In a New Study, 0% of Students Went the Whole School Day Without Looking at Their Phone If you’re struggling to keep your kid from being a smartphone zombie, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is: You’re not alone. The bad news is: They’re already infected. There’s a new study out of […]
Liz and Matt discuss the various ways people handle leaving a party, from the French leave to the Irish exit, and share their own struggles with saying goodbye. They also explore the importance of communication and boundaries in social interactions. Meanwhile, they share some wild stories about people’s experiences with bugs, from spiders to stink […]
Matt and Liz start with a discussion about the changing weather, with Liz panicking about the upcoming drop in temperature. We were teased with amazing weather and now it’s disappearing for the next week! They share a funny story about a child getting stuck in a claw machine at a rec center in Missouri. The […]
Matt and Liz discuss their love for ranch dressing, with Liz revealing she’s a bit of a ranch fanatic. They also explore the weirdness of having jingles stuck in their heads, with Liz sharing her favorite jingle from a Goldfish commercial and maybe a duet with T.J. . The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as […]
Matt and Liz are talking summer trends and share their thoughts on the latest fashion must-haves. From embellished denim to capris, they dish on the styles they love and hate. They also geek out over a unique food concept – the “flight” – where you can try multiple versions of a dish, like a hot […]
Matt and Liz dive into a weird mystery involving a Philly food stall that received 600 tubs of French onion dip from an overseas company. They discuss the bizarre situation and how the company ultimately decided to give the dip away due to concerns about its safety. The conversation also touches on celebrity birthdays, including […]
A viral TikTok video where a woman shares her struggles with jealousy towards her friend’s success, and how it led to a deeper exploration of the difference between jealousy and envy. Matt and Liz also touch on the topic of body language and how certain behaviors can be misinterpreted as insults. They tackle names that […]
Matt and Liz discuss the animals associated with their birth months, leading to the discovery of another of Liz’s irrational fears. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they discuss their personal quirks, including Matt’s secret love of whimsical socks and Liz’s over the top competitive nature. They also touch on current trends, including burgundy […]