WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett

12/06/2023

Congrats to Gene from Middlesex for winning Day 1 of our "12 Days of Christmas" giveaway!

We'll be announcing another winner on Thursday morning.

Remember to register online to win any of our prizes, including the grand prize -- a trip to the Bahamas!

The one and only Santa was in studio this morning to help us pick a winner for Day 1 of our "WPTF 12 Days of Christmas" giveaway! Remember to register to win our prizes -- including the trip to the Bahamas -- on the contest page of WPTF.com!

12/06/2023

POLL: What's at the top of your wish list this holiday season?

12/06/2023

Coming up this morning...

7:20 - Laura Smith TV
7:25 -
7:40 - Care4Carolina
7:53 - "Random History w/ Harrison"
8:12 - John Zaller with the Art of the Brick
8:40 - A secret special guest joins us in-studio...

Plus, news and sports headlines every hour. And Champ has Traffic on the 8s!

12/06/2023

Have you signed up for our "12 Days of Christmas" giveaway?

Starting TODAY, we'll be giving away prizes every day from our great sponsors. And then, on the final day, we'll be giving away a TRIP TO THE BAHAMAS!

Make sure you're registered online, and then listen every morning to hear your name called for one of our amazing prizes!

Enter Here! Starting December 1st, you may enter for your chance to win a present from under the WPTF Christmas tree! One winner will be picked each weekday, Monday through Friday, from December 6th through December 22nd. On the 12th day, we will give away two prizes: A prize package

12/05/2023

Special thanks to Pam from Charlie's Kabob Grill for coming in-studio this morning!

The food was delicious, and the conversation was great!

PODCAST: https://rss.com/podcasts/wptf-morning-show/1252092/

12/05/2023

POLL: Is DieHard a Christmas movie?

12/05/2023

Let's goooo! This morning on WPTF...

7:20 - Laura Smith TV
7:25 -
7:40 - Pam James from Charlie's Kabob Grill
8:12 - Terrance Ruth
8:20 - "Random History"
8:40 - Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School
8:50 - ROUNDTABLE

12/05/2023

Pam James with Charlie’s Kabobs will be joining Rob Connett this morning on the WPTF Morning Show. Tune in at 7:40 am to listen live!

12/05/2023

If you missed any of our interviews on Monday morning, remember you can always go back and listen to our podcasts!

We had a LOADED show on Monday morning, and because we love you, we are giving you a full recap! Remember you can tune in to WPTF Morning Show weekdays from 6-9 a.m. on 98.5FM and 680AM in the Triangle, or worldwide on WPTF.com and the WPTF app. INTERVIEW WITH JILL SCHLESINGER CBS News busin

12/04/2023

Special thanks to Gary Ushino for joining us in-studio this morning! He worked in Hollywood for more than 30 years as a cameraman, working with some big-name actors, like Will Ferrell in "Talladega Nights." He now lives in North Carolina and owns his own company, Applebox-Media!

If you missed our conversation, take a listen to the podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/wptf-morning-show/1250657/

(Photos courtesy of Gary Ushino.)

12/04/2023

POLL: Today is National Cookie Day!

Give us your favorite type of cookie, and your favorite LOCAL place to get cookies!

12/04/2023

Hope you had a great weekend! Time to start another work week, and we have a PACKED show on this Monday morning.

6:40 - Jill Schlesinger
7:20 - Laura Smith TV
7:25 - "Rob's Reminders"
7:40 - Natalya Rice from the Federal Trade Commission, talking holiday scams
7:53 - "Random History with Harrison"
8:10 - Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff
8:40 - Movie Producer Gary Ushino
8:50 - ROUNDTABLE

Plus news and sports headlines every hour, and Traffic on the 8s!

12/01/2023

If you missed it Thursday, the crew revealed their "Top 5" Christmas movies list!

12/01/2023

POLL: How do YOU eat a candy cane -- straight end first OR curved end first?

12/01/2023

Rockin' and rollin' on a FRIDAY edition of the WPTF Morning Show!

7:20 - Laura Smith TV
7:25 -
7:40 - Dr. Terrance Ross
8:10 - Mike Raley previews WPTF Weekend Gardener
8:45 - UNC Basketball broadcaster Jones Angell

Plus news, sports and entertainment headlines. And Champ has Traffic on the 8s!

Join us on WPTF, WPTF.com, or the WPTF app.

11/30/2023

Thanks to Max Trujillo from the NC F&B Podcast for joining us this morning.

If you missed our conversation about the current state of the restaurant industry in the Triangle, or want to listen to it again, check out the podcast!

https://rss.com/podcasts/wptf-morning-show/1245922/

11/30/2023

Be sure to check out George Hage from Jack the Radio perform this Saturday night at The Rialto Theatre!

11/30/2023

If you missed any of our conversations today on the WPTF Morning Show, take a listen to our podcasts!

Thanks again to Madison from 96.1 BBB, Max Trujillo of NC F&B Podcast, and George Hage from Jack the Radio for joining us.

If you missed a PACKED Thursday edition of the WPTF Morning Show, here is a full recap! Remember you can tune in to WPTF Morning Show weekdays from 6-9 a.m. on 98.5FM and 680AM in the Triangle, or worldwide on WPTF.com and the WPTF app. INTERVIEW WITH MADISON FROM 96.1 BBB 96.1 BBB morni

11/30/2023

POLL: Give us your TOP FIVE Christmas/Holiday movies.

11/30/2023

Good morning, beautiful people!

It's time for a Thursday edition of the WPTF Morning Show. We have your news, sports and entertainment headlines, Champ has Traffic on the 8s, "Rob's Reminders" and "Random History with Sidekick Harrison," plus Laura Smith TV, Madison from 96.1 BBB, George Hage of Jack the Radio, and Max Trujillo from the NC F&B Podcast!

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11/29/2023

POLL: What is the most important thing to do before a job interview?

11/29/2023

Today's lineup...

7:20 - Laura Smith TV
7:25 - "Rob's Reminders"
7:53 - "Random History with Sidekick Harrison"
7:55 - Three things to say in your job interview
8:40 - Owners of the Youngsville Gun Club & Range
8:50 - ROUNDTABLE

Plus news, sports and entertainment headlines every hour. And Champ has Traffic on the 8s!

11/28/2023

POLL: Does pineapple belong on pizza?

11/28/2023

We're rolling on a Tuesday edition of the WPTF Morning Show!

We have your news and sports headlines every hour, and Champ has Traffic on the 8s. Plus Dave Downey has your COLD forecast at 7:20, "Rob's Reminders" at 7:25, "In Other News..." at 7:53, Sidekick Harrison's "Random History" will be at 8:20, and the ROUNDTABLE at 8:50!

Tune in on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the WPTF app.

11/27/2023

We debuted a new game today on the WPTF Morning Show -- "Guess the Cost."

Rob found some deals online, and tested the rest of the morning crew to see if they know how much these items cost...

LISTEN:

Time to play our new favorite game, "Guess the Cost." Rob found some Cyber Monday deals online. Does the rest of the crew know how much these items cost?

11/27/2023

POLL: Are you participating in Cyber Monday today? If so, are you purchasing gifts for yourself or for others?

11/27/2023

We hope you had a great Thankgiving! But now it's time to get back to the grind. We got you covered on a Monday morning...

6:40 - Jill Schlesinger has tips/advice for donating to charity this holiday
7:20 - Laura Smith TV has your forecast for today, and a COLD Tuesday
7:25 - "Rob's Reminder"
7:40 - Jennifer P**a from The Red Cross
7:53 - "Random History with Sidekick Harrison"
8:10 - Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff talks about holiday travel
8:50 - ROUNDTABLE

Plus, news and sports headlines every hour. And Jon Champion has Traffic on the 8s!

11/24/2023

If you're out and about this morning, maybe doing some Black Friday shopping, tune in!

With you until 9am on 98.5FM and 680AM in the Triangle, and around the world at WPTF.com and the WPTF app.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

We are THANKFUL for YOU, our listeners, for supporting the WPTF Morning Show this year.

Hoping today is filled with love, gratitude, and lots of great food for you and your loved ones.

We'll talk with you Friday morning!

11/23/2023

What are your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes?

Here are our "Top 5" lists!

11/23/2023

Today marks 60 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Our very own Tony Riggsbee and Mike Raley were in elementary school that day. They shared their memories with us this morning.

PODCAST:

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the shooting death of President John F. Kennedy. Our very own Tony Riggsbee and Mike Raley were in elementary school that day. They shared their memories with Rob Connett.

11/22/2023

If you missed Attorney General Josh Stein on Thursday's show, talking about holiday scams, click here to listen to the podcast!

On Monday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein won a court order against a student lender, which requires the company to shut down. Stein talked about that, and other topics, when he was a guest today on the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett.

11/22/2023

Thanks to Katie Haynes and Tammy Cancilla with Smiling While Sending Hope for joining us this morning!

PODCAST: https://rss.com/podcasts/wptf-morning-show/1235828/

11/22/2023

It's still raining this morning, and Traffic in the Triangle is not great.

Champ is getting you around safely, but please be careful and give yourself extra time on the roads!

11/22/2023

A LOADED Wednesday edition of the WPTF Morning Show!

🚗 Champ has Traffic on the 8s on this busy travel day
🚨 News & Sports headlines every hour
🌧 Dave Downey has your forecast for today and Thanksgiving
🎄 Gray from 947 QDR
🎁 Katie Haynes of Smiling While Sending Hope
🤔 and "Random History with Harrison"
🍗 Top 5 Thanksgiving side dishes

11/22/2023

If you missed Tuesday morning’s show, here is a full recap!

CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith says there is a small risk for severe weather when you head to bed.

And North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein talked about winning a court order against a student lender, which requires the company to shut down.

Click the link to listen!

If you missed Tuesday morning's show, here is a full recap! Rainy Day in the Triangle; Attorney General Wins Lawsuit Against Student Loan Company

11/21/2023

POLL: What are you most thankful for this year?

11/21/2023

Today on the show...

6:53 - Does your boss play favorites at work?
7:12 - "On Today's Date"
7:20 - Laura Smith TV has the timing of today's rain/storms
7:25 - "Rob's Reminders"
7:40 - North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein
7:53 - "Random History w/ Harrison"
7:55 - Five tips if you're hosting Thanksgiving at your place
8:40 - JB Love from KIX 102 FM gives details of their Angel Tree program
8:50 - ROUNDTABLE

Plus news, sports and entertainment headlines. And Champ has Traffic on the 8s!

Tune in from anywhere online!
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8:50 - ROUNDTABLE

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11/20/2023

Starting off the week with a good one! Coming up on a Monday edition of the WPTF Morning Show...

6:40 - Jill Schlesinger talks holiday shopping projections
7:20 - Laura Smith TV has an update on Tuesday's rainy forecast
7:25 - "Rob's Reminders"
8:10 - Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff
8:20 - Tiffany Wright of AAA Carolinas previews Thanksgiving travel
8:35 - "Random History with Sidekick Harrison"
8:50 - ROUNDTABLE

Plus news & sports headlines every hour, and Champ has Traffic on the 8s.

Join us on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com, or the WPTF app!

11/17/2023

Thanks to Dick Christy, the athletic director at UNC Pembroke, for joining us in studio this morning to discuss the latest happenings in their athletic department, along with his thoughts on the new sports gambling law in North Carolina.

PODCAST: https://rss.com/podcasts/wptf-morning-show/1226919/