Tanner and Friends

About Tanner and Friends

Wake the Fun Up with Tanner & Friends. The PNW's hometown morning show. Catch up with 'Tanner & Friends' by downloading the daily replay.

Publisher

98.9 THE BULL

Category

comedy · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Mar 2026

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

105 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   10/9/26 - Dolly Parton Biopic, Trick-or-Treaters in the PNW, E-Bikes, + More

   Tanner and Friends kicked off Friday, October 9, with National Leif Erikson Day, Blue Friday spirit, and Bull Nation’s weekend plans. Trent from Bremerton checked in before school and shared his excitement for Peninsula High School’s homecoming, while other listeners looked forward to Antoine Tyler, Billy Strings, pumpkin patches, and time with family.The show covered a Bellevue theft investigation involving an improvised explosive device, retailers stocking up ahead of holiday shopping, and reports of a possible Dolly Parton biopic. Tanner, Dancin’ Danielle, and Chaos Coordinator Claire debated who should portray Dolly, with suggestions including Carrie Underwood, Sabrina Carpenter, Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff, Lily James, Lainey Wilson, and Reese Witherspoon. Tanner favored Miley because of her personal connection to Dolly.A social media degree sparked another big conversation. Tanner discussed an Arizona State program covering content creation, video production, podcasting, branding, and audience building, then asked whether studying to become an influencer is worth the cost. Bull Nation weighed in on the difference between chasing internet fame and learning practical marketing skills, while Tanner reflected on how much social media has become part of his own job.Good vibes included birthday dinners, grandparent time, a dryer repaired with a $14 part, and two sisters finding each other at a softball tournament after growing up 400 miles apart. Samantha and Cheyenne discovered their connection after someone noticed their resemblance, then learned they shared the same sports, positions, and even jersey number six.Monique from Tulalip went four for five in Minute to Win It and won Luke Bryan tickets for herself and her partner Shane. She correctly answered questions about Tacoma, orcas, butterflies, and Jupiter, with Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” being the one that got away.Tanner asked for help making his house a Halloween destination after years without a single trick or treater. The crew suggested advertising full size candy bars, compared traditional trick or treating with trunk or treat events, and heard about Ed from Bremerton’s reverse trick or treating tradition of driving his hearse around to hand out candy. Tanner just wants someone to show up so he is not sitting in costume with a bowl of candy all by himself again.Headline in a Haystack revealed the story of a suspected phone thief in London who fled on an electric bike, jumped into a shallow pond, and tossed away phones while trying to escape. Police arrested him and recovered six suspected stolen phones from the water. Danielle picked the correct headline, and Dan from Fife extended his winning streak to three. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   10/8/26 - Muse is Freaky, Donuts, and BULLfessions

   Tanner and Friends celebrated National Salmon Day with a very PNW debate about the best way to cook salmon. Tanner shared his love for cedar plank grilling, while Monique from Tulalip described cooking salmon on cedar sticks over an open fire on the beach. Bull Nation checked in with long weekend plans, foggy commutes, line dancing, and appreciation for the last stretch of sunshine before the rain returns.The show covered an explosion outside Tacoma’s Bad Boys Bail Bonds that damaged the front door while people were inside, with no injuries reported. Other updates included NASCAR painting Charlotte Motor Speedway’s pit wall pink for breast cancer awareness and a preview of the Netflix movie Heartland, with soundtrack contributions from Jennifer Nettles, Carly Pearce, Carter Faith, and Margo Price.The crew invited listeners to confess the little things they secretly judge other people for, from bright phone screens and overly fast windshield wipers to overgrown yards. Tanner’s biggest complaint was people playing videos or taking speakerphone calls loudly in public, especially when he is sitting beside them during dialysis and cannot escape the noise.Good vibes included a brisket finishing on time, a dog finally mastering the dog door, a child catching his first fish, and an Edmonds Waterfront Center supporter celebrating an 80th birthday by donating $80,000. The center’s gala raised more than half a million dollars for community programs. Barbie from Bremerton then went four for five in Minute to Win It and won Luke Bryan tickets for herself and her daughter.Seth the IT MVP joined Tanner for a debate about AI assistants and privacy. Would saving time be worth giving an assistant access to your calendar, messages, email, and banking information? The conversation covered automated shopping, booking vacations, cybersecurity concerns, and whether technology should handle chores rather than take over the parts of life people actually enjoy.Facebook Marketplace Price Is Right featured a $75 silicone pimple popping head, a $20 rusty ambulance gurney, and a $400 nightstand decorated to look like a birthday cake. Danielle wanted the pimple popper, Claire saw potential in the gurney, and Cammy texted Tanner demanding that he buy the pimple popping head for her.Headline in a Haystack revealed the story of a 68 year old Indiana woman doing donuts on a courthouse lawn. The mailbox segment revisited Tanner’s refusal to brave a haunted fair attraction, shared how to find tickets for Antoine Tyler’s December 11 show, and sparked a Dick’s Drive In versus Taco Time debate. Tanner also invited Bull Nation to reach out about visiting the studio for a tourV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   10/7/26 - PNW Corn Mazes, Playlist Psychology, and Bad Getaways

   Tanner is back LIVE in the studio today after a weird dialysis side effect kept him away yesterday, and he is feeling great! Tanner and Friends celebrated National Coffee with a Cop Day as Bull Nation checked in with birthday wishes for Carrie’s grandson Kaden, vacation updates, line dancing plans, and plenty of encouragement for Tanner.The show discussed Washington State Ferries returning to normal service after staffing shortages caused widespread cancellations, the rising cost of Halloween costumes, and the end of Ella Langley’s lengthy run at number one. Tanner also worked through a list of signs you are officially not young anymore, including early bedtimes, choosing restaurants based on parking, making noises when sitting down, and secretly celebrating canceled plans.Good vibes included Ed from Bremerton preparing his backyard patio, a father choosing basketball with his daughter over doing the dishes, finally booking an overdue dentist appointment, and finishing a book instead of scrolling. Tanner shared the moving story of Lisa donating a kidney to her husband Giovanni just before their 20th anniversary, followed by the couple renewing their vows in the hospital with their daughters present. The story hit close to home as Tanner reflected on his own kidney journey and the importance of having someone beside you.Brad from Graham took on Minute to Win It and won Luke Bryan tickets for himself and his girlfriend, even though a few questions about Washington geography and rainbow colors proved tricky.Spooky season took over as Tanner, Dancin’ Danielle, and Chaos Coordinator Claire shared haunted corn maze memories, from startled guests swinging candy buckets to an accidental bonk with a plastic bat. The crew compared favorites including Stalker Farms in Snohomish, Maris Farms in Buckley, and Rutledge Haunted Maze near Olympia, while Tanner admitted he might prefer waiting outside with the kettle corn.Playlist Psychology challenged the crew to identify mystery listener Megan from her favorite songs by John Morgan, Stella Lefty, and Tucker Wetmore. Megan turned out to be a 32 year old accounting specialist at a dealership, a mother of two, and a Dodge Durango driver. Wilson and Danielle tied for the win.Headline in a Haystack revealed the real story of a suspect hiding in a department store ceiling before dropping onto a mattress placed below by emergency responders. After trying to run, he was taken into custody. Jim from Bellingham, Dan from Fife, and Amy from Tacoma correctly picked the headline and joined the scoreboard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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