KQ Morning Show

Kelly from Burnsville left Steve in the dust by naming 17 Gas Station Chains in 20 SECONDS and scored Sandler tix. Plus, more of your wild animal close encounters and how the USDA is keeping cows alive with... Adam Driver fight scenes?!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a Grizzly Bear CHARGED at the Seattle Kraken's Mascot in the wild, we heard your latest animal close encounters. Plus, Musician/Historian/Viral Sensation MARK MALLMAN on record setting marathon performances, the different ways different generations recognize him and his show at The Parkway Theater this Friday. And Fletcher goes 2/3 in the latest round of WTF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitarist Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols Tour 2025: Steve Gorman and Steve Jones discuss the history of the Sex Pistols, Jonesy's radio career, plus his time on the pitch and thoughts on 1966 World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the longest you've held a grudge? Steve's got one that dates back 30 years against a DC punk band with REALLY bad manners. We hear your beefs with teachers, old bosses and... Arby's?!?! Plus, Oasis fans can drink more beer than Coldplay fans, and Jared Allen enters the HOF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock critic Steven Hyden in studio to discuss the Oasis show he just saw at Wembley Stadium in London and appearing in the Billy Joel documentary. Plus, our Bargument: Best Club show you ever saw led down some really deep rabbit holes and the funny things you thieves stole from restaurants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Maggie Faris joins us for Rank You Very Much and we get nose-deep into our favorite smells. Plus, the most hated foods in America (there are a couple of MN staples that did NOT make the list). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out Florida is trying something pretty smart: robot bunnies to take care of their Burmese python infestation, how we think they could level up. Plus, a win for Alex from Coon Rapids in Beat the Jock (is kettle roast a flavor???) and when amusement park rides get even more amusing (for the viewers, not the riders). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tortillas, tamales and... PORK BRAINS?!?!?! were all served to us in cans, and Steve has tasted two out of three of those delicacies. Plus, should we lower the driving age, raise the voting age... or just bring our kids to Wisconsin for a beer at the bar when they're teenagers? AND WTF Ryder's Edition featured machetes, cocaine and a bowling ball cannon, GAME ON. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rest of the world thinks we're missing out on REALLY fast trains, poutine (all though we ARE starting to catch up on this one), toilets that wash our butts FOR US and month long summer vacations. Plus, the reviews are in for 9-volt battery flavored chips and an ode to Animal House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We gear up to see you on a boat in Stillwater with the cautionary tale of a naked boat thief, plus play homage to Hollywood Hulk Hogan with the best catchphrases of all time and a near perfect game by Raeann in Double or Nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hit on words that set off your BS Alarm like "triggered," "lean in," and... "historic???" Plus, ERIK PERKINS joins us for Rank You Very Much and we pick our favorite (sorta) clean insults. With Alamo Beer shifting from the Kind of the Hill world to real life, you shared other fictional products you would buy IF they were real. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We share your memories and tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, plus a couple of wins for the home team in Beat the Jock and would you have your dreams turned into videos? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Mills on R.E.M.'s first Minneapolis show, the impact of legendary band Big Star on some of your favorite bands and why the Big Star Quintet has much fun playing Big Star's music, even when fans in the audience break down and cry in the middle of the set. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After one Taco Bell fanatic figured out how to bypass AI in the drive thru, we share your customer service cheat codes. Plus, WTF Fletcher's Edition featured $3K sunglasses, faking naps to avoid criminal charges and NAKED MINI GOLF! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk infidelity and infestations! Some of your most scandalous cheating stories along with more Coldplayed Couple fall out. Plus, a Delta flight from MSP nearly missed a B52 heading into Minot, and MN ranks 31st in states for sports fans... and we should be embarrassed about getting beat by a couple of out neighbors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Nate Abshire is going to be a brand new dad soon and Steve and Paul let him know the coolest and toughest things to expect. Plus, besides getting caught cheating on the Jumbotron at at Coldplay show, we hear the worst ways you've busted cheaters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ranked Simple Crap that Makes You Happy for this week's Rank You Very Much (enjoy the silence, indeed). Plus, too many people said OUT LOUD that they would leave their spouse for a million bucks, and why breaking down "film" after a concert is a crazy way for a band to wind down after a show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a paraglider in North Dakota ran into some powerlines (and was ok!) We with spoke with Paragliding instructor Adam Roering (who might have sold Steve on getting up in the air). Plus, more dangerous hobbies we'd try, and a moral victory in Beat the Jock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a North Dakota paraglider ran into a powerline (oh jeez) we heard step by step how a former electrician zapped himself clear across the basement and into the hospital. Plus, America's "most loved" accents leave us confused and it's all about getting robbed in WTF this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We run down Top Sugar-y Cereals. Plus, your picks for what we missed, what isn't that great, or the stuff you eat just because the jingle was cool. Plus, science that actually works to cool down your car, and what song Byron Buxton should walk out during tonight Home Run Derby? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are your road trip blunders? Ever drive to the wrong side of The U-P, leave your retainer at a rest stop OR FORGET A KID?!?! It's happened to everyone. Plus, the West Metro pulls ahead in Twin Cities Civil War and Comedian Kevin Bozeman on why kids his are disappointments (spoiler it's sports), talking trash in the casino and how he got out of a ticket in Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and ghost fanatic Bryan Miller joined us for Rank You Very Much as we ranked out Best Paranormal Activity Movies. Plus, Twin Cities Civil War saw Michael from Hastings put the East Metro in the lead and score SIR PAUL TICKETS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever done something good that backfired badly? (Steve learned jumping into break up a fight between a couple outside a pub can go haywire quickly). Plus, Beat the Jock FINALLY took a turn for the jocks and we learned a lot about lie detectors (and NEW MN State Fair Foods). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers broke down what makes someone "cool" and turns out it's not smoking. Plus, Steve runs the table on this week's WTF, and do you applaud even if the concert, performance or kid's recital just isn't that good? Minnesotans have a sickness... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the best or worst nickname you've given any vehicle? Plus, another round of Double or Nothing and pass or play on the adult version of Chuck-E-Cheese... Charlie's 54 (ok that's not the actual name but it's much better than the real thing). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on July 3, 2025: Most Problematic Name, Athletes You'd Grab a Beer With, Can You Pass a Lie Detector? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on July 2, 2025: Celeb Airbnb, Frank Caliendo, Mariko Aoki Effect, Creepy Twins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on July 1, 2025: Library Lager, High School Whiffs, Unbelievable Movie Moments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on June 30, 2025: Marathon vs. Fasting, Dad-isms, Inexplicable stories, Sexy Accents, Comic John Caparulo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Erica Rhodes joined the show to talk interacting with machines, why the cello is the sexiest instrument and what it's like to get on stage and not make Simon Cowell laugh. Plus, Double or Nothing and one tough Bargument. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dove into facts everyone claims to know, but that aren't actually true (CRACK YOUR KNUCKLES ALL YOU WANT!!) Plus, Comedian Trevor Anderson joins us for Rank You Very Much featuring the Worst One Hit Wonders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One country band is playing "Taser Roulette" before each concert and we take some jabs at that. Plus, brands you trust above all else, and Donnie Moerhle of the St. Croix Valley Riders & State Senator Judy Seeberger on Lane Splitting and Filtering laws that go into effect next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out frequent nightmares stress your body out enough it can take years off your life; we hit the meanings behind some of the most common ones. Plus, 90's skills you flex in front of Gen Z, like opening a car door with a key, and WTF featuring literal sex on the beach! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out black coffee can keep you in the game longer, unless it's this hot out. Plus, one woman found a chef's phone in the bottom of her take out container, so we heard tall the strange places you've dropped your phone, and what's on your sports bucket list? You probably can't beat a couple of lists from our fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of Gorman in the Morning: Salty vs. Sweet, One Name Singers, Close Call Lightning Strikes, Cheapest Case of Beer By State and more. Originally aired on June 20, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of Gorman in the Morning: Mispronounced Names, Dire Wolves Are Back, EMT Safety Tips and more. Originally aired on June 19, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly unlimited amounts of cash can lead to crazy purchases, so what goofy animal would you get if money didn't matter? Plus the best Band Free Agent signings and Steve gets a W in Beat the Jock (Fletcher does not). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We went down the rabbit hole of harmless conspiracy theories; Are some fancy grocery store parking lots too small on purpose? Does the barista misspell the name on your to go order to go viral on socials? Is Bigfoot just BLURRY?!?! Plus, "What was she thinking" in WTF Ryder's Edition and movies people lie about seeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We crowned KQ's Father of the Year for 2025 and Jon from St Paul scored a brand new grill! We dove into grilling pet peeves and Steve confessed to tricking his neighbor into building his own Father's Day Present... a giant grill. Plus, would you cook a steak in the dishwasher, and what happens when a helicopter reported gets a little too personal trying to kill time on the way to report a story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We shared some of your best (and by that we mean worst) Dad Jokes leading up to Father's Day. Plus, why you still feel weird on Friday the 13th even if you aren't superstitious, and comedian JACKIE KASHAIN on heckling Sam Kinison, going to her first concert and her dad's best recent jokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke to Pro Adventurer Mike Corey about surviving extreme situations like bears, tornados and... snake bites. Plus, music critic Steven Hyden on the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson's life and legacy and your best "Dad-isms" in Rank You Very Much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We went deep into words and phrases that sound dirty, but aren't, and decided Minnesotans are too hung up on Cornhole. Plus, Top Movie Dads and Beat the Jock resulted in the Jocks getting beaten (again). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high school track star celebrated a win by spraying a fire extinguisher on her shoes... and got banned from a nationwide competition; fair or not? Plus, WTF featured gators AND drive thru windows, and how much would you let theaters raise ticket prices to skip commercials before a movie? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 22 year old won $2 MILLION from a scratch off gifted to her by her dad, should she cut dad in on the action? We discuss. Plus, Monday Morning Mixtape was all about Summer Kick Off Songs and how many mini-tantrums do parents deal with during a seven hour road trip? What about tour managers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get into encores and Steve recounts the time he would have got to hang out with Tom Petty and all of the Heartbreakers... if only he hadn't had to play a damn encore!! Plus, some of the most spontaneous encores you have seen... including Prince taking Hummus Bob and a whole crew to watch a James Bond movie. And our Friday BARGUMENT on songs we'd ban from wedding receptions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twin Cities Live's Elizabeth Ries joined us for Rank You Very Much and we ran down our top bizarre stomach churning foods. Plus, crazy expensive vet bills, and what happened when the Beastie Boys challenged 6'3" Steve and his 6'2" singer to a pick up game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ran down typical High School experiences that you might have missed out on (the SUBURBS PLAYING EDEN PRAIRE'S PROM?!?!?). Plus, Beat the Jock left the Jocks without a W (again) and should bands play encores or power through until the end? You weighed in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Gorman, Paul Fletcher and Kevin Smith (aka Silent Bob) on the unbelievable way Smith got the rights to Dogma back just in the nick of time for the movie's 25th anniversary, why it's hard to top his very first concert, the country icon that completely blew him away and his thoughts on bringing Mallrats back to Eden Prairie Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got a rundown on the craziest merch that bands have actually put out and some of the prices that stuff sells for online. Plus, WTF Fletcher's Edition featured speeding cars, senior fight club and spit seasoned tacos and Guinness World Records that hit close to home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dug into the scariest stories that you still tell. Steve's involved a late night trip to McDonalds in Belfast, we also heard from you about running from bears, territorial buffalos and members of the Russian Mafia. Plus we start a Monday Morning Mixtape with our favorite tracks for air drumming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We put Steve to the test with some of the country's most commonly misspelled words and he came through like a champ. Plus, documentary director Jake Sumner on Ron Delsener Presents and the best reason to never get a hairless cat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.