Bringing Post It Notes to The Bathroom

Mojo In The Morning13mApril 15, 2026

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The Mojo in the Morning show opens with a mix of local weather updates and listener stories, focusing on severe storms that hit Michigan, including flooding, tornado damage in Ann Arbor, and power outages. The hosts discuss the practical challenges of water conservation during heavy rainfall, especially the city of Detroit’s advisory to limit water use to prevent sewage overflows. A lighthearted yet insightful segment follows about automatic flush toilets in public restrooms, sparked by a listener’s complaint about loud flushes and unwanted sprays. A truck driver named Scott offers a clever workaround—using toilet paper or sticky notes to cover the motion sensors—turning a frustrating bathroom experience into a humorous, DIY solution. This leads to a broader conversation about over-reliance on navigation apps like Waze and MapQuest, with some hosts warning that constant use may impair spatial memory and cognitive mapping. The episode balances practical advice with entertainment, weaving in listener calls, weather updates, and promotional plugs for other podcasts like Love Trapped and Look Back At It.

Key Takeaways
1

Use toilet paper or sticky notes to disable automatic flush sensors in public restrooms to avoid unwanted sprays and loud flushes.

2

Limit water usage during heavy rain to prevent sewage system overflows and flooding.

3

Be cautious about overusing navigation apps like Waze, as they may weaken your brain’s natural ability to remember routes.

4

Always have an alternate route planned during storms or road closures, especially in cities like Detroit with frequent construction.

5

Stay informed through multiple sources—apps, news, and community reports—during severe weather events.

Chapters
0:00
3 min

Storms, Flooding, and Water Conservation in Detroit

The episode opens with a weather update on severe storms in Michigan, including flooding in Ann Arbor, power outages, and a city-wide advisory to limit water use to prevent sewage overflows.

2:50
4 min

The Automatic Toilet Dilemma: A Listener’s Frustration

Hosts discuss the annoyance of automatic flush toilets in public restrooms, including loud flushes, unexpected sprays, and the difficulty of controlling the sensor.

6:40
5 min

The Sticky Note Solution: A Genius Hack from a Truck Driver

If you lay something over it, like if it's on the piece of pipe, just lay a piece of toilet paper over it. And then it will not flush until you take the toilet paper off.

Highlight
11:40
2 min

The Cognitive Cost of Navigation Apps: Waze and MapQuest

If you're constantly using it, it's not good for your brain. It's not good for your brain.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
If you lay something over it, like if it's on the piece of pipe, just lay a piece of toilet paper over it. And then it will not flush until you take the toilet paper off.
Scott10:12
Viral: 85.0
If you're constantly using it, it's not good for your brain. It's not good for your brain.
Kristen12:56
Viral: 78.0
You got a dummy on the job because you can't figure out how to get there without his device.
Aiden14:03
Viral: 72.0
Speakers

Hosts

ShannonHeather PascoeCharlie LangtonKenanKristenAiden

Guests

ScottCarlosAiden
Topics Discussed
Public Restroom Technology90%Water Conservation During Storms85%Navigation App Overuse80%Severe Weather Preparedness75%Cognitive Effects of Technology70%Truck Driver Life and Hacks65%Urban Infrastructure Challenges60%Podcast Promotions50%
People & Brands

Shannon

person

15xNeutral

Detroit

place

10xNeutral

Waze

product

8xMixed

iHeartRadio

other

8xPositive

Apple Podcasts

other

8xPositive

Scott

person

6xPositive

Aiden

person

5xPositive

Heather Pascoe

person

5xNeutral

Ann Arbor

place

5xNeutral

Kristen

person

4xPositive

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