Somewhere between tired and fed up.
The Wake Up Call asked listeners: what’s something everyone seems to love… that you’re officially over? From nonstop group texts and QR‑code menus to streaming overload and endless notifications, it turns out we’re all quietly done with the same things.

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After becoming a parent, Mandy started experiencing sudden, unwanted flashes of scary “what if” moments involving her kids — thoughts she never had before. In this episode of The Wake Up Call, the crew talks honestly about why our brains do this, why it’s incredibly common for parents, and what those intrusive thoughts actually mean.

With reassurance, perspective, and a little humor, this conversation reminds parents they’re not broken, bad, or alone — sometimes your brain is just trying to protect you and doing a terrible job at calming down.

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It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, celebrating two April 21 birthdays that helped define television and movies for an entire generation. Tank brings the clues for one actor who became a household name during the golden age of sitcoms and another star known for unforgettable roles in some of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time.

Scotch and Mandy work through each set of hints as memories of iconic TV theme songs, classic movies, and late‑night reruns start to click into place. No spoilers up front — just familiar names, big nostalgia, and a guessing game listeners can play along with from start to finish. How quickly will you recognize both stars on this April 21 edition of The Wake Up Call?

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