Welcome to a special "Finally Friday" edition of Bonnie and Friends! Hosts Jace Denman and "Big Game" James McCarty ring in the second day of 2026 with a packed show covering everything from a historic New Year’s fireworks record in Mandan to the shifting landscape of college football. As the holiday season winds down, the guys reflect on the year that was and look ahead to a busy January filled with high school hoops, ice fishing, and a significant warm-up in the weather forecast. Whether you're interested in why gas prices are hitting five-year lows or how many Roman candles it takes to break a world record, this episode has you covered.
Key Moments
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A Blast for the Record Books: The crew discusses Mandan, North Dakota’s incredible feat of launching approximately 2.5 million Roman candles in a single minute to set a new Guinness World Record while raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
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The College Football Shakeup: James breaks down a wild quarterfinal round where top-seeded Indiana dominated Alabama and six-seeded Ole Miss stunned Georgia with a 20-point fourth quarter to advance to the semifinals.
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Ice Conditions and Angler Advice: Outdoor expert Steve Carney joins the show to discuss how recent snow cover has improved fishing conditions by reducing light penetration and noise, making the fish less spooky.
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The Road Ahead: Ag Director Bridget Riedel reports on a high-powered rifle vandalizing a tractor in South Dakota and shares research from Iowa State University regarding a flexible, soybean-based asphalt for roads.
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Local Sports & Pick Six: The hosts highlight local high school hockey, including a Moorhead Spuds victory over Creighton-Durham Hall, and James previews the NFL "Border Battle" between the Vikings and the Packers for his weekly Pick Six.
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New Year Traditions: The show explores regional New Year’s food traditions, such as "Hoppin' John" (black-eyed peas) and greens from the South, versus Midwestern staples like cranberry cake.