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The KQ Morning Show podcast has been a staple of my daily routine for years. I first started listening to the show when I was a child, held captive in my father's car, and it quickly became a part of my life. Now, as an adult, I still tune in every day and even listen to the podcasts on weekends.
One of the best aspects of The KQ Morning Show podcast is the humor and banter between the hosts. Tommy B and the crew have a fantastic chemistry that translates well through audio. They cover a wide range of topics, from news and current events to pop culture and weird stories. Their coverage of national news stories is insightful and often hilarious, making me laugh out loud even when I'm alone in my car. Additionally, their discussions are not sugar-coated or politically correct, which I appreciate for its refreshing honesty.
However, there are some aspects of this podcast that can be improved upon. One frequent complaint among listeners is Tom's tendency to repeat himself and veer off into tangents with stories we've heard countless times before. This can be frustrating and tiresome for long-time listeners who have heard these stories multiple times over the years. Furthermore, there have been instances where Tom has made nasty comments towards his co-hosts, particularly Candace. It is uncomfortable to hear her carefully choose her words around him, and it detracts from the overall atmosphere of the show.
In conclusion, despite its flaws, The KQ Morning Show podcast remains one of my favorites. It has been on air for over 30 years for good reason – its engaging content and humorous banter make it stand out from other morning shows. While there are areas that could use improvement, such as Tom's repetition and treatment of his co-workers, overall it is an enjoyable podcast that brings laughter to my mornings.
After a woman described a bat trying to burrow in her mouth while she slept, we get into other horrible ways to wake up, plus the return of State Fair Food Price is Right and WTF features Squeezing, Petting and Plunging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BREAKING - Summer was HOTTTT! Netflix getting serious about some funny people with release of comedy documentaries in October. Take your 36 toasted inches and shove it, Subway! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI learning to kill your weeds. Get ready to learn about a ton of planets (still not bringing Pluto back). Plus Lions (maybe?) Tigers (at Target Field) and Bears (oh my!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beer thieves... photo album snoops, fan hogs and more rude house guests. Plus another battle in the Twin Cities Civil War see the West make up some ground and comic Mike Brody drops in to talk about Iowa, choppy ferry boat rides and Minneapolis punk bands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turns out we ALL let the dogs out... at least when driving. It's another ART HEIST!! And AI trying to figure out what a car honk sounds like is our favorite robot news of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To kick off the Great Minnesota Sweat Together we ranked our favorite State Fair foods that are good for just three bites, plus Iowa kids brining their A game in the Mom Calling Competition and Comedian, Musician, Passable English Speaker DAVE HILL drops before Greg Norton's show at The Parkway Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Soundgarden x Seahawks for NFL Season Opener. Don't worry.. Pennywise will return in 27 years. Twins hope to rack up some wins when the face the Pope's team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We remember Dolly Parton, a true 1 of 1. Plus Sean McPherson with a Grand round of music trivia, the West makes a comeback in Twin Cities Civil War and we dig into your hidden talents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twins pitcher has an immaculate inning. One meteorologist can't keep it together and it's contagious. Tributes to a true 1 of 1, Dolly Parton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've got you covered with cooking hacks you'll need when you can't get to a kitchen, plus albums that would be perfect if you just dropped one song (we've got Andy Summers in our sites) and WTF features an Uber driver who deserves five stars, some really advanced Middle Schoolers and bad dog walking protocols. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Game on for S'MORES in the BWCA. GNR fans and biologist name newly discovered snake after Slash. Pro-tup, don't mess with a bear if you don't know Karate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People claim they've never faked sick to get out of work or school and Steve tells what it's like to have one of the only jobs where you can't do get away with that. Plus we roll out new KQ T-shirts and imaging the huddles trading people at work (which isn't something that only happens to pro athletes). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spiderman is everywhere this weekend. Walmart is holding back on the drumsticks. Loons get a W thanks to baby magic on the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into even more origin stores for your strange workplace rules (Jail is not an excused absence, CARRIE!!!) plus Delaware is winning the sandwich game and Brian Eggert previews The End of Oak Street, Tony, ACME vs Coyote and more coming to theaters. Originally aired Friday, August 21, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just when someone was trying to ruin your sandwich with alfalfa sprouts, E Coli saves the day! 208 boys showing up the 763 boys and the 320 boys. And BREAKING, concert tickets are really expensive... but we still keep going to shows. Originally aired on Gorman in the Morning on Friday, August 21, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comic Pearl Rose joined the show for Rank You Very Much and we learned that everyone has stepped in it when we ranked Most Dangerous Places to Go Barefoot (turns out it's a room full of comedians), plus what we learned about KFC and bears and our wish list for concert promoters who what to fill their shows with Gen X fans. Originally aired Thursday, August 20, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get ready for racing on HWY 280! Plus the first Chucky sighting of the season. And Lynx put Golden State to bed, night night. Originally aired August 20, 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The interwebs are divided over NA beer on the job, would you think twice if you ER cracked open a Non-Alcoholic Beer? Plus the workplace rules that happened because just one person doesn't understand the Popcorn button and why we're all avoiding trips to Scandinavian cities besides Oslo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before The Flannel and the Fury tour launches next month, Liz Phair talks to Steve Gorman about the Midwest feeling Minneapolis and Chicago share, how painting and crafting a guitar solo feel the same and going to her first rock show with friends vs her first concert with her parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hack to get into the State Fair FOR FREE! Tribute to Frank Beard and details on new Oasis Documentary. Plus a Fantasy Football League punishment you should steal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into the rules your workplace has because of one person who kept calling in sick on Boxing Day (thanks Peterson!) plus WTF featured three times people couldn't believe their eyes and writer Steven Hyden joins the show to talk about his new book Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of The Strokes (and Rock 'n' Roll), why a trendy t-shirt can elevate a band and how you can celebrate his birthday with him and Gorman at the Turf Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnesotans wanna see Good Sport! Why art heists are our favorite crime and hot tip for anyone in Matchbox 20, stay 10 feet away from Rob Thomas at all times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you live in Minnesota he's popped up in your social media feed and if you're lucky it's with a Get to Know short video about your town, Bryan Clapper chats first concerts, being a teenager over seas and getting writers block because Pequot Lakes is just too awesome. Plus when did you run into a celebrity and make things awkward, and we run down your best clever insults. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rumours about Rumours in a new Fleetwood Mac book. Petty revenge on Becky from the HOA and star crossed call signs in the Phoenix Sky Harbour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We look into the future and see that pickleball, Dubai chocolate and vape pens are the asbestos of the year 2026, a win from a Rosevillian keeps the East in latest battle of Twin Cities Civil War and Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM previews the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnesota is starting to un-Flock. Turns out those blood suckin' mosquitos are picky too and lots of corny moments in Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chat parental bans on crossing busy roads, non-existent traffic that still pisses people off and playing in a cover band with Chris, plus the West makes a slight comeback in Twin Cities Civil War and Rank You Very Much featured the best 90s albums covers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You already know the Minnesota State Fair is the best, but Yelp has some interesting picks for the rest of the top 3. Plus one petty Pistons fan and a McWedding in the works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean of City Cast Twin Cities and Trivia Mafia put Steve and Fletcher to the test on rock songs that add a some world flavor with lyrics in other languages, plus the East Metro strengthens their lead in Twin Cities Civil War in a round that goes all the way to a tie breaker and find out if your favorite sequel make the cut in a list of Best Sequels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're all voting and going to movie theaters! Plus Rush make plans to invade the Sphere in 2027 and KOC decides to play QB whisperer to someone new. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bootsy discusses making music, focusing on mental health and why he was so cocky as a teenager in James Brown's band. Plus WTF was one long joyride and the strangest places you've gotten some shut eye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get your democracy on during Primaries in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Brad Pitt's new life hack is moderation for everything from AI To Zinfandel. And your permission slip to just do tequila shots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Katzner is hosting Bonus Joy, a variety show and he will do anything to sell the place out, plus why bands should only tour the Midwest and Tip prompts going to far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scooter overload in Downtown, Rock Fantasy Camp Grunge edition in the works and the cheat code for being underdressed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pissing off ZZ Tops' tour manager turned into some pretty great promotion for Steve's band, plus Queen's of the Stone Age's trendy new hotline? Jason Schommer on being a latch-a-key kid, what his Tasmania devil of a brother thinks about his new family focused show and the ultimate angsty teen family photo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MSP stoppage will surely lead to extra time for airport beers this weekend. QVC goes X rated of one hot second. And we call get scolded by Cheryl Reeve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally recorded July 15, 2026: Steve Gorman and Sex Pistols' Steve Jones go deep on their love of the World Cup and discuss the injury that sidelined last year's tour, the youthful energy that Frank Carter brings to the Anarchy in the U.K. tour and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rank You Very Much featured Minnesota's Best Roadside Attractions (with only some minor cheating) plus peak happiness is still in the cards for some of us under 47 and the most dangerous animals in each state (besides crabs). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where the FLOCK have all the traffic cameras gone? Update on your favorite THC seltzers. Plus a big dent in our shiny moon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We geek out about the jet stream, upwelling and muskies with Kare 11's John Zeigler plus Sean McPherson is all about alliteration during music trivia this week and we're looking forward to cashing in our winning lotto tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hold the Jalapenos! One man learns time is money and IT'S A PLANE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zac Brown just gave a stadium full of people a free cruise when they all probably just want a t-shirt, cops getting sneaky good at hiding out in the open and WTF featured Cindi Swindle (real name), a wild night at the pool and one courageous cat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MN Man goes overboard trying to keep kids OFF HIS LAWN! Tributes to David Z who was instrumental in crafting the "Minneapolis Sound" and Twins keep big names thru the trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Hopkins own Erik Stolhanske join the show to talk Super Troopers 3, how they fell short of the rock star lifestyle and what it's like when fans recite lines you've forgotten. Plus vital skills you can pick up pretty quickly and the great Little Debbie heist of 2026! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LOOK OUT ODYSEUSS... HERE COMES THE SPIDERMAN! Plus the Zillow listing that comes already occupied and Twins fans clench as time ticks down to the trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Extreme Maggie Faris joins the show to talk extreme rides, extreme camping and extreme disasters, plus Steve gives us the play by play on what it's really like to be in a big earthquake and another intense battle during Twin Cities Civil War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weekend update anchor coming to First Ave this summer, Billy Corgan + Greg Brady warm up Chicago for Lollapalooza. and get ready for... OnlyMarms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into funny stuff you thought when you were a kid... or still think today (it's nuts!) plus Film Critic BRIAN EGGERT joins the show for Rank You Very Much and we run down small movie roles with BIG impacts and the East ties things up during Twin Cities Civil War! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BWCA back in business! (sorta), drone dashers and turns out any new band still needs to crack the code to beat the Beatles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean of City Cast Twin Cities quizzed Steve and Fletcher on power trios, plus are you taking a guaranteed nice amount of cash OR a 50/50 shot a TON of money - we dig in and TWIN CITIES CIVIL WAR IS ON... who reclaimed the led in our epic East vs West battle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MN and WI put aside their differences to bring you more SPAM. One epic trek to... INDIANA?!?! and TWINS WIN. TWINS WIN. TWINS WIN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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