The Breakfast Flakes
Paul Mushaben Stars in “Montana Chainsaw Massacre”
This morning, Mark read a story about the golfer Greg Norman, who nearly lost his left arm in a chainsaw accident. It reminded Paul of the time he cheated death several years ago.
Paul had an old barn on his land and he decided to take it down...
Another Flakes Trip XIX Registration Party is Coming Up Next Thursday at the Powderhorn Lounge
Thanks to everyone who came out and registered to win Flakes Trip XIX yesterday at the United Blood Services 9/11 Blood Drive for Fallen Heroes. Not only did we sign up a bunch of listeners for the trip, but more importantly, they rolled up their sleeves and helped saved lives...
Time for Billings’ Newest Game Show: How Many Transients?
On Monday, the multi-million dollar parking garage will finally be open to the public in Downtown Billings. However, some Billings residents are already enjoying the new facility. Last night, one of our Cat Country staffers was driving down Broadway and saw a group of transients throwing a big party under the Montana Avenue awning.
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Win a Free Entry to Billings Top Shot 2014 Tomorrow at Shipton’s Big R West
If you've been listening to Cat Country lately, you've heard us talking a lot about this year's Top Shot Tournament. If you, or someone you know, is a hunter, marksmen or firearm enthusiast, here's your chance to win a free entry into Billings Top Shot 2014...
Montana’s Top 5 High School Mascots
There's a lot of Bears, Bulldogs, Tigers, Wildcats and Broncos in Montana high schools, but did you know we also have Bats and Penguins?
Here's a list of the 5 best high school mascots in the Treasure State:
1. The Chinook Sugarbeeters - Not only are the Sugarbeeters the weirdest mascot in Montana, they were even named the best mascot in the entire country by USA Today in 2013...
Sign Up For Flakes Trip XIX Today at the 9/11 Blood Drive For Fallen Heroes
Today is a day that all Americans will never forget. In honor of the victims and our country, the Flakes will be rolling up their sleeves today for the United Blood Services 9/11 Blood Drive for Fallen Heroes at the First Interstate Bank Operations Center on 1800 6th Avenue North...
Weird Wednesday: What Product Would Like See Do Everything By Itself?
This morning, the Flakes were reading about the new Honda prototype car that has the ability to navigate itself while the driver's hands are off the wheel. Which got us wondering, what other products would you like to have do all of the work for you...
Paul’s Food Stamp Rant
If you missed it this morning, Paul went off on a rant about his recent trip to Wal-Mart. After yesterday's show, he stopped by the Wal-Mart to pick up a quart of oil. While he was standing in line, he saw something that underscored a problem in our country today...
Mark’s Lame Weather Joke
If you've listened to the Flakes for any amount of time, you've probably noticed that Mark Wilson is the king of corny jokes. And just when you thought his groaners couldn't possible get any lamer, he finds a way to outdo himself.
This morning, Paul was talking about the cold weather that's moving into the area...
Downtown Billings Parking Garage is Finally Ready to Open
And now for the most shocking announcement we've heard since they started building the thing...the downtown Billings parking garage is finally ready to open. We've seen fire and we've seen rain.
Seriously, the construction has taken so long that we can't even remember when they starting building that thing...
One Line Monday: Should Schools Start Later?
For this week's One Line Monday question, Paul found a report that says teenagers are suffering from a lack of sleep. Now there's movement to start the school day at 9 am instead of 8. So this morning, the Flakes want to know, do you think schools should start later...
Get Ready for the Snow, It Could Be Coming Tomorrow Night
Did you enjoy the summer? Hope so, because today might be our last really warm day of the year. Tuesday night, it's gonna get cold and there's a good chance we'll see our first snow of the fall. The forecast is calling for a 60% chance of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with overnight lows down in the 30's...