Mobile Mornings

August 14, 2026 - Guest Drew Fabianich

Bigler Broadcasting LLC — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:07:20 -0500

Football season is here, and Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig are talking everything from the NFL and Senior Bowl to Friday night lights on the Gulf Coast. Panini Senior Bowl Executive Director Drew Fabianich joins the show to discuss the new Senior Bowl Show podcast, the scouting process behind selecting the nation’s top players, early performances from Senior Bowl alumni in the NFL and what fans can expect as the college football season gets underway. Dan and Dalton also discuss the continued U.S. naval presence near Iran and concerns surrounding extended military deployments. Plus, Dan addresses the unexpected cancellation of UTV44/NBC15’s planned Saraland–Mary G. Montgomery high school football broadcast, the questions surrounding that decision and the latest developments involving MGM and the Mobile County Public School System.

August 13, 2026 - Guest Rob Holbert

Bigler Broadcasting LLC — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:05:33 -0500

Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig talk extreme Gulf Coast heat, Alabama Power’s coal ash ponds and a new effort to recover valuable rare-earth minerals from coal ash. They also examine eminent-domain disputes involving Southern Company, new power infrastructure and the growing demand created by data centers. Rob Holbert of Lagniappe joins the show to discuss Alabama’s extremely low special-election turnout, the November congressional races, calls for candidate debates, Prichard’s financial troubles and a proposal to revive Prichard Stadium. Plus, local football and Mobile city issues round out the hour.

August 12, 2026 - Guest Jeff Poor

Bigler Broadcasting LLC — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:04:12 -0500

Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig recap the results of Alabama’s special congressional primaries, including Jerry Carl’s decisive victory in the 1st District and the developing general-election battle between Rhett Marques and Shomari Figures in the 2nd District. The conversation also turns to Alabama’s health challenges, infant and maternal mortality, rural healthcare, school traffic and the start of a new school year. Plus, the guys discuss presidential security, Iran, and what the election results could mean heading toward November, with a preview of The Jeff Poor Show.

August 11, 2026 - Guest Quin Hillyer

Bigler Broadcasting LLC — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:03:19 -0500

It’s Election Day on Mobile Mornings, and Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig are joined by columnist Quin Hillyer to break down Alabama’s unusual special congressional primaries, the newly redrawn districts and the expected low voter turnout. They look at the races in Alabama’s 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts, along with notable primaries around the country, including South Carolina and Wisconsin. Plus, Quin reflects on Drew Brees’ memorable Pro Football Hall of Fame induction and his lasting impact on New Orleans.

August 10, 2026 - Guest Jerry Carl

Bigler Broadcasting LLC — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:01:52 -0500

Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig kick off the week with talk about summertime on the Gulf Coast, OWA, Orange Beach and the changing traffic patterns around the new Intracoastal Waterway bridge. They also dig into the latest developments involving Iran and U.S. military readiness. Former Congressman Jerry Carl joins the show ahead of Alabama’s special congressional primary to discuss his campaign, the Mobile-Baldwin congressional district, the I-10 Mobile River Bridge, Gulf Coast fisheries, data centers and why he wants to return to Washington.