On this episode of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kev and Alex are back after Memorial Day weekend, swapping stories about patriotic ceremonies, septic tank sagas, potting soil mysteries, and a full roundup of news, weather, sports, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. From heartfelt tributes to fallen heroes to Mike Rowe's mic-drop moment on the trades, this episode is your warm, caffeinated catch-up with a side of sass and sunshine.
🔑 Key Moments You Don’t Want to Miss:
⏱️ 0:59 – 1:29
🎖️ Memorial Day Reflections
Kev gets emotional recounting Johnny Joey Jones' story of loss and sacrifice. A somber, powerful tribute.
⏱️ 2:07 – 2:54
🪴 Potting Soil Overload
How many bags of potting soil is too many? Jay miscalculates big-time — and Kev discovers Miracle-Gro smells... familiar.
⏱️ 4:04 – 4:42
🌾 Mike Rowe on Gen Z and Trade Jobs
Kev and Alex praise Mike Rowe’s passionate defense of the trades. Spoiler: College debt ain't the only path to success.
⏱️ 5:03 – 6:36
🛫 Fixing America's Broken Airports
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy outlines how decades-old tech is getting a long-overdue upgrade. “Dude, you’re getting a Dell!”
⏱️ 8:03 – 8:37
🇺🇸 Generations of Service
Kev shares a personal story about his family’s military roots and a touching tribute at Fort Snelling.
⏱️ 9:06 – 9:50
🏫 Trump’s Harvard Takedown & Trade School Dream
Alex and Kev react to the “ultimate troll” — defunding Harvard to build trade schools. “That just made me beam.”
⏱️ 13:08 – 14:11
🚘 Best Road Trip Ever?
Alex, Kev, and Deano swap stories on their favorite road trips — from ghost towns to beach towns to... Sturgis.
⏱️ 15:41 – 16:32
☀️ Picture-Perfect Weekend Forecast
Dino drops some serious good news: mid-80s and sunny. Pool season is on, people!
⏱️ 27:25 – 29:50
🛠️ Back to Mike Rowe – The Dirty Jobs Revolution
An inspiring rally cry to bring trades back into the mainstream — and why shop class should never have been removed.
🎧 Listen now for laughs, insight, and the lowdown you need to start your week strong.