93X Half-Assed Morning Show - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I’ve been listening since February 2013 and have listened to every “episode” (usually streaming) since then. I switched from KQRS at the encouragement of my parents (in their 50s) at the time.

I’ve liked every iteration of the show. With Nick, Josh, Ali, Ross and Wappel through the Trista/Ashley transition etc.

But I find the current mix so perfect.

Nick makes me laugh with his sarcasm and I gimmick infringe on him in real life on occasion :) I love when he calls people “Dave” and “Donny”sarcastically.

Josh is the guy that makes each of us go, “yeah, we’re all parents and have a hectic life...but we can still laugh.” He clearly puts a ton of effort into the show and it definitely shows.

Dana has been an amazing addition. I met him about 3 years ago at his old station and had no clue who he was...I think he was offended. Now, I think he’s the best thing to happen to twin cities radio in a long time. He connects with us 30 somethings that reminisce, adds a youthful touch but also has a knack for delivery with a little quirk to make you laugh.

I’ve met Wappel at too many appearances to count. He “definitely just plays a pothead on air.” He’s coming into his own and I hope to see him on the show forever when the big dogs get a contract with some nationally broadcasted setup.

Ashley adds just the right amount of female influence most days. Sometimes I don’t know if the falling asleep and stuff is just a bit but it makes me laugh more than someone just reading traffic. Lee doing what you do. Awesome that you are back in studio!

Overall, there’s only so many hours in the day and I spend 5:40 to 9:00 with these guys every day. My friends and I even joke (we all listen) that they are our morning friends. Keep up the great work team.

Brotherhood.

I love this show. Josh and Nick have amazing chemistry, and constantly make each other better. Wappel is so awkwardly funny and it’s fun to hear him get wound up when he gets passionate about whatever random things he enjoys. Dana and Ashley catch a lot of disrespect from listening audiences based on their very niche personalities. Even the supporting characters are great (Janel, Randy, etc.). This show is something special, and I hope it sticks around for a very long time.

This is easily the best morning show around, and I don’t really like morning shows in general…I bought a $400 car years ago and the radio was stuck on 93x, so I came across the HAMS by a default indecision, and it’s the best thing that ever happened to my mornings!! Nick might be the most hilarious person on earth, Josh is the perfect complement to Nick, and Wappel, Dana, Ashley, Randy, Brad, and the rest of the gang-well, you’ll fall in love with the whole dang thing too!!

Had to leave a review after reading many of the other ones. I’ve been listening to this show for 15+ years. I like how they have changed over the years. Back in the day it seemed like the show repeated itself half way through (mainly due to sports coverage). They don’t do that anymore. Everyone that picks on the ladies, try listening to a different morning show and you will I feel you will be more accepting of Ashley and Trista (KDWB, KS95, etc). There is a lot of work that goes into coming up with material for 3+ hours every single day that will agree with everyone. Love that they don’t get into politics (we have the rest of the world for that). Keep it up HAMS!

Nick and Josh are the best radio dual ever but they couldn’t pick a decent female cohost if they’re lives depended on it. Trista was an awkward fit from the start but I guess that’s what you get when your talent search consists of hiring a friend of Josh’s friend...seriously nice effort guys. In her defense though she wasn’t really given a chance to grow cause shortly after her hire Nick and Josh became completely obsessed with Ashley. They are so obsessed with Ashley you’d think she was a member of the Parise family. I’m not sure what’s more annoying..Ashley or their bazaar fascination with her. She’s not funny or entertaining at all she clearly makes things up to try and get the attention put on her and Nick and Josh bite every time. It’s made the show unlistenable. The biggest mistake they made was not making Ross the third cohost. He deserved it and was crucial to the shows creativity and humor. Unfortunately I don’t think anything will change, Josh is too nice to fire anyone and their boss is to busy cramming Five Finger Death Punch down our throats to even notice the shows decline. The Trista/Ashley era makes me feel bad for thinking Ali was annoying, at least she could read the stupid news.
Listening since 06 but I’m out, If they aren’t going to invest in their show why should I.

Started out as a causal listener in 2003, became an addicted podcast listener in 2008. I’m currently 6 months behind in my saved podcast episodes and it saddens me to say that I don’t think I’m gonna keep listening.

“Nick” was the nucleus of the show. The cultural critic, the cynic, the “Lewis Black” with excellent storytelling skills. Josh was and still is the quick-witted cherry on top. Listening to “Nick’s” slow transformation from “Average Blue-Collar Joe” cynic to an “okay boomer” pink-haired, ____-studies major has been tough to listen to.

The show’s policy of staying away from political discussion is key to its appeal. But I’m not sure “Nick” understands that politics has moved beyond tax policy. It was the most bizarre and sad shift. It’s like one day “Nick” is astutely pointing out some absurdity and the next day it sounds like he’s being forced to read from a script. I think his “roommate” is to blame.