THE MORNING SHIFT

THE MORNING SHIFT is a music-filled, conversational podcast about sports, culture, and entertainment. The hosts are three friends who met working at a radio station. Jordan River is an actor known for Born to Dance. Brook Ruscoe is a former professional basketball player in New Zealand. Marc Peard (Matua Marc) is a broadcaster and content producer. The hosts create user-driven content from topics listeners request. Each episode contains news, thrilling questions and an "Absolute Vibe" song of the day.

The hosts make listeners feel welcome. THE MORNING SHIFT podcast maintains an energetic and curious tone. They ask, if they went to hell, could they name which choice sent them there? If they were eggs, who would they choose to carry them if the carrier got paid for cracking them? They talk about "hot bedding," when people rent out their beds, or sometimes only one side. They imagine the awkwardness if someone forgot to tell their partner they rented half of the bed.

The podcast includes games for listeners. In "Cinderella or Fella," the hosts pick an age, gender, occupation, and scenario. Listeners who fit the description win. The game gets harder as the hosts' comedic tendencies take over. In one episode, they seek a male who was born that month, is a biscuit designer, and is allergic to body fluids. Humor dominates most episodes. Peard mentions being the MC at his friend's wedding and calling the bride by the groom's ex-wife's name. River shares funny quotes he keeps in his phone notes. They joke that they'd rather someone peruse their photos than their notes.

THE MORNING SHIFT is entertaining yet thoughtful. They question whether AI or human connection will save society. They discuss the shift away from vulnerability in male musicians. The best part of many episodes is when they sing along to the songs. It's not only inviting to those who love sing-alongs but also impressive. New episodes debut daily.