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Lori desperately needs to come clean to her friends on today's Chicago Confessions. And, we learn about all the crazy requests new parents ask. And, your JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) totally backfires.

Lisa might have infected her whole office with pink eye on today's Chicago Confession. Also, we have even more runner up's for the new James Bond. And Angel CRUSHES it on Morning Mix Mind Reader

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with Milwaukee Entertainment Reporter Gino Salomone about his involvement in the fundraising efforts for Siskel & Ebert: Two Thumbs Up and the Siskel & Ebert Statue coming to Chicago!Gino Salomone produced an award-winning Milwaukee morning radio show that was at the top of the ratings for over a decade and then found success as a morning show host of radio and television programs. He appears daily on FOX6 WakeUp, Real Milwaukee and 4 p.m. news. For more information on the auction benefitting Siskel & Ebert: Two Thumbs Up and the Siskel & Ebert Statue - CLICK HERE.Listen to The Morning Mix weekday mornings from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did Shay break the law on today's Chicago Confession? Also, we all know that person who over shares way too often. And, there's almost too much good news on this lovely Friday morning

We have a highly anticipated follow up with Erin, who confessed last week that she is starting to catch feelings for her best friend after they were each other's fake date at a wedding. Also, Chris does his best (or worst) Bob Dylan impression for today's Thursday 3Style. And we play a brand new game on the Morning Mix.

Laurie's confession may actually lead to a law suit on today's Chicago Confession. Also, we learn of some wild ways to be surprised by your partner's new physical appearance. Also, Whip has some veeery strong opinions on AI and when or when not to use it

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with Carrie Cihasky, Director of Events and Community Engagement with PAWS Chicago about their upcoming 2026 Fur Ball! The PAWS Chicago Fur Ball is Chicago's premier pet-friendly black tie event! Set at the legendary Drake Hotel, this unique gala invites guests to dress their pets in four-legged formal wear and walk the red carpet for an exciting celebration to benefit PAWS Chicago. Guests will delight in the silent and live auctions with one-of-a-kind items, raffle, dancing, and dinner buffets. Lucky dogs in attendance will also be treated to an evening of indulgences - including a divine dinner served in crystal goblets at the special dog buffet.For information and tickets, click HERE.Listen to The Morning Mix with Chris, Nikki, and Whip weekday mornings from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

We find out all about Tia on our Chicago Confessions today who is moving across the pond and hasn't told her parents yet. Also, it only takes one thing to get a friend on the "no invite list". And, we dive into all the expensive things we've bought that we just never use.

Sherry's friends demand a vegan dinner and Sherry just might not be able to accommodate on today's Chicago Confessions. Also, We find all the attractive traits that turn sour fast. And a weekend oopsie might just leave parents raising the wrong child?

We're getting all set and ready for Halloween with The Morning Mix Halloween Spooktacular! We learn all about you living with ghosts, how to escape the zombie apocalypse and of course the what your favorite horror film says about you.

Erin might have just fallen in love with her best friend in the most perfect rom-com way on today's Chicago Confessions. Also, we learned all about those hobbies that make people 10x sexier. Also, Chris gives us a spooooky Thursday Threestyle.

We've all been interrupted while "making the pizza", but it's time to find out the worst interruption. Also, Shannon has a big secret she has been "fighting" to get out. Find out what that is on today's Chicago Confessions. And Whip's Hot Take is a bit sweeter than usual.

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with Carrie Meghie, Founder of Jackson Chance Foundation about their upcoming Ping Pong Ball on Friday, November 6th at SPIN Chicago!Jackson Chance Foundation, removes the financial burden of parking fees, giving every family the opportunity to be with their child each and every day. They give families access to the best hospitals, neonatal specialists, surgical abilities, and nursing staff that they otherwise may have to turn down because of the high cost of parking.For more information on Jackson Chance Foundation, click here.Listen to The Morning Mix weekday mornings from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who is the sexiest man alive? It very well could be your exterminator. Also, It's time to podmaxx while we get the rizz from the chud unc with negative aura. And Jackie may have exposed her co-worker and is now facing consequences from HR

We learned about all the crazy impulse buys that make us feel a bit better about the extra drink at the bar. Also, Laurie may have girl-bossed a little too close to the sun, and now has to give a massive presentation at work. And, we learn about possibly the most brutal Weekend Oopsie of Morning Mix history.

Tia made a big mistake while playing in her office fantasy football league on today's Chicago Confessions. The real question: was it cheating? Also, we learned all about secret lovers in the workplace. And Melissa won $8,000 after seeing the Jonas Brothers!

Justine's husband did something illegal on today's Chicago Confessions, and listeners have some serious opinions. Also, we found out what odd things get you all hot and bothered. And Chris does a very special Bears Thursday night football Thursday 3style.

Lara threw away a family heirloom on today's Chicago Confessions, and her aunt is not very happy about it. Also, we find out the sexiest things that no-one asked for but everyone needs. And of course, Whip has a hot take that's gonna knock your cheese curds off.

Chris chats with North Pond Executive Chefs Cesar Murillo and John Brandon about Celebrity Chef Ball 2026 benefiting Meals on Wheels Chicago on Friday, October 23rd.More than 50 top chefs, including many Michelin, James Beard, and Bib Gourmand awardees, work together to create a truly unique experience for Meals on Wheels Chicago supporters. Guests enjoy tasting stations, cocktails, custom six-course tasting menus prepared just for their table by a team of top chefs, raffles, live auction, and more!For more information, click HERE.Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with cast members of Music Theater Works' Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville now on stage at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts!Music Theater Works presents the first professional production of JIMMY BUFFET’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE in Chicago since its pre-Broadway run. Set sail for a tropical getaway with this feel-good musical packed with island vibes and beloved Buffett classics. This lighthearted romantic comedy follows Tully, a laid-back island singer, and Rachel, a career-focused tourist, as their worlds collide at a beachfront resort. With a story about adventure, self-discovery, and living life to the fullest, ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is the ultimate musical vacation for Parrot Heads and newcomers alike.For tickets and more information, click HERE.Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at…

Nikki is back to the Morning Mix and is feeling great! It's so amazing to hear a familiar voice. Also, Alexis got transferred to NYC and hasn't told her fiancé yet. And we learn about the weirdest things that happened during a job interview.

Amelia might need a new apartment after today's Chicago Confessions. Also, your kids beg for something that you know deep down, they really don't want. And you've been waiting for it, the professional Hallmark review of Holliday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.

Chris and Whip of The Morning Mix chat with comedian Hannah Magy about her life of improv online and her upcoming shows at The Den Theatre in Chicago. Hannah is a Chicago-based comedian, actress, and writer. She was just named one of Time Out’s comedians to watch in 2026!To see Hannah in Oh Great, They're Gonna Sing - get tickets here.Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Molly eavesdrops on her coworker speaking Spanish on today's Chicago Confessions. You want to sleep like a starfish? You're in luck because we learned about all the perks to being single. And it's Friday so of course we need to hear some Good News. All that and more on today's Episode of the Morning Mix Podcast.

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with actress Carmen Berkeley about Dead Girl's Quinceañera, now on stage at Goodman Theatre in Chicago!Maria has not responded to any messages in 19 hours. Now, her three best friends—armed with confidence, questionable clues and zero adult supervision—are on the case, racing against the clock to find out what happened. The pressures of Latine girlhood punctuate this joy ride through the power and pleasure of adolescent friendships—a comic thriller of secrets, sisterhood and solving crime.For tickets and show information, click HERE.Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Chicago Confession drives an outpouring of support for our caller's kid, we have a follow up and update on our dear Nikki (who will be back soon!), and we've got your back on what to stream or skip!

Jaime Tribo and Cody Langlois - a sibling team from Tinley Park competing on The Amazing Race Season 39 - join Chris of The Morning Mix to chat about the competition, why they auditioned, and what we can expect from this season!Watch The Amazing Race Wednesdays on CBS and Paramount+.Listen to The Morning Mix with Chris, Nikki, and Whip live weekday mornings from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're over hearing about Kelly Clarkson's beef with a small store in Brooklyn, so is Whip - he punches up in today's Hot Take. Plus, Chris does something that his wife says is lowkey psychotic and she calls in to the show to defend herself!

Sometimes you need some alone time, so much so that you lie to your husband about your work commute. Plus, have you ever gone back to a date's place only to discover it was disgusting? And sometimes, a job just isn't worth sticking around and you have to quit on that spot.

Ethan Hawke chats with Chris and Whip of The Morning Mix about Season 2 of his show The Lowdown back on FX October 14th. Listen to The Morning Mix weekday mornings from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mondays mean we want to hear your Weekend Oopsies, and today it's a Weekend Poopsie! Plus, Sarah Jindra of WGN fame had a critter in her house so needed to hear your stories about when the outside came IN, and was your ex at your wedding?

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with Kelly Wilson, GM of Jake Melnick's about their new "DA SWIFT Picks" menu designed in collaboration with D'Andre Swift of the Chicago Bears! The menu includes High Step Hoagie Dip, Hometown Fries, and Swift City Wings!For more on the Da Swift Picks menu, click HERE.Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are officially in Spooky Season which means we need to know your irrational fears. You may have been involved in a love triangle, but did you win? And it's Friday which means we've got your Good News.

We didn't know it was possible but today's Chicago Confession is outshone by a caller responding to said confession. Plus, we've got to motivate our Chicago White Sox to win in today's Thursday Threestyle, and some of you are inheriting more than just headaches from relatives.

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with 2026 Portraits of Hope Ambassadors, Dawn Mosley and LaTia Maxwell about their cancer journeys. Portraits of Hope show an outstanding commitment to the fight against cancer, by continually offering inspiration through their outstanding presence and significant contribution (time, talents, and financial - raising a minimum of $2,500) in their local community through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Chicago. For more information on Portraits of Hope, click HERE.For more information about the 2026 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, click HERE.Listen to The Morning Mix weekday mornings from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A woman was injured at a bachelorette party in Vegas and some of you have also been in pain at the party, Whip gets hot under the collar because he's overwhelmed by national days in today's Hot Take, and you love something even if it's not made for you

Justin Timberlake recently apologized to...the world for his beat boxing phase, so we had to know - which phase of your life are you apologizing for? Plus, your kid may want Skyrizi in their stocking this year, and the Bears and White Sox are on a tear so we need your sports superstitions to keep them going.

Today's Chicago Confession will have you chanting GREEN BAY SUCKS, you were burned by someone who was just trying to help, and we've got a forgetful Weekend Oopsie.

Is Maddie out of her mind on today's Chicago Confession? I'll tell you this, your coffee orders aren't as crazy as Mitch's, and it's Friday which means it's time to hear some good news.

We kicked off our Men Wear Pink campaign with Thursday 3Style as we raise money in the fight against breast cancer. We also have a very special guest, filling in for Nikki the next couple weeks, Sarah Jindra from WGN's Chicago Spotlight!

Chris of The Morning Mix chats with actress Sam Scruggs who will portray Jenna in Waitress on stage at the James M. Nederlander Theater with Broadway in Chicago!Don't miss Waitress. Get tickets and more information here.Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.Listen to The Morning Mix with Chris, Nikki, and Whip weekday mornings from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…

You're dead. But your friends are trying to summon you back to life. What items should they use to bring you back? Plus, Whip needs you to get away from him in today's Hot Take, and some of you are finding critters that got caught.

Chris and Nikki of The Morning Mix chat with Chef Paul Kahan (Blackbird, avec, The Publican, Big Star) about being awarded the Culinary Excellence Award the upcoming Banchet Awards! The Banchet Awards will celebrate their 25th Anniversary on January 31st, 2027 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago! Get your tickets here.Listen to The Morning Mix weekday mornings from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store or Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we have a big update from Nikki, a Chicago Confession that has our audience united behind the caller, and some sounds just send us into an instant rage.

It's Monday which means we have alllllll the Weekend Oopsies, don't worry, we remembered the right day! Plus, some people are springing date surprise set ups on people, and you may wear a fancy outfit to said date that you're returning tomorrow.

Today's Chicago Confession has our audience completely aligned against our confessor, a bedazzled shirt is a very petty reason to breakup with someone, and is bringing an iced coffee to a job interview unprofessional? We let you decide.

Sometimes your parents never stop parenting you and it means there are a lot of behaviors we all wish our parents would stop doing, today's Chicago Confession has one caller saying YUCK, and we needed to hear the origin stories of your nickname.

Chris & Nikki of The Morning Mix chat with Joie Chitwood, Executive Director of the 2026 Presidents Cup about the delicious food available on the course for fans! Fans attending the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club will experience a taste of Chicago throughout Medinah Country Club, taking place September 22-27. This year’s food and beverage lineup will feature dishes from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants including elevated fare like a Lobster Roll from RPM Seafood, a Wagyu Hot Dog from Gus’ Sip & Dip, and hand-rolled sushi from Sushi-san, as well as favorites from Bub City, il Porcellino, Pizzeria Portofino, The Oakville Grill & Cellar, Summer House and Tallboy Taco.For more information on Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, click here.For more information or tickets to the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, click here.Listen to The Morning Mix weekday mornings from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. See Privacy…

Sometimes you think your opening line is going to crush but you actually bomb the first impression, you couldn't have it as a kid so you got it as an adult, and even in the saddest of times funeral fails are still really funny

Taylor Swift was caught celebrating Travis Kelce's touchdown last night by screaming THAT'S MY HUSBAND, so we had to hear about your partner pride. It's Monday which means we've got a particularly crunchy Weekend Oopsie, and some of you are getting caught prankin'.