Guests, news, information and Minnesota's Classic Rock with Tom Barnard and the whole KQ Morning Show crew. 92.5 KQRS-FM | Minneapolis + St. Paul
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.
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.
One former flight attended was busted with 100 POUNDS of a drug partial made from HUMAN BONES overseas. Plus, Rank You Very Much: Lame Superhero Names, and Comedian Greg Coleman on the upside of the Wolves losing (for him), the social aspect of writing checks and how his kids out grow his jokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Double victory for the jocks today in Beat the Jock! Plus, a really large number of people say they would shorten their lives to extend... their pets'?!?! And pigeons can't get out of the Twin Cities fast enough... it's so bad they are trying to fly commercial now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Gorman and Daniel Kohn (co-author of Tearing Down the Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County to the World) discuss the roots of a music scene that gave lead to Sublime, No Doubt and The Offspring. Plus, all the connections and conflicts that formed these bands and a sound that went world wide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Gorman and Editor Gary Graff on a book that's "designed to start arguments" (501 Essential Albums of the '90s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide), the evolution of the album and listening to music as a fan and as a critic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Foo Fighters are making headlines over their rider in Indonesia, so we dug into some weird rider requests. Plus, WTF features the weirdest way to spark a fire, and when the world will end (spoiler it's today). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We spoke to modern day Paul Revere, documentarian Ken Burns about his new series on the American Revolution. Plus, AMA Friday with Legend Car Champion Tim Brockhouse of Elko Speedway, and Aaron Paul has bands play in his living room... would you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Maggie Faris joined the show with an update on her quest for a Guinness World Record, why she's still excited about stand up, plus we got her picks for Greatest HBO Shows Ever during Rank You Very Much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another edition of Beat the Jock and Gorman walks away with a tie, while Fletcher is still looking for a W. Plus, AirBNB spoiling weekend parties, and MN Frost's Taylor Heise on how the team can comeback after an OT loss in the PWHL finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into weird rules that you created for yourselves, and people need to lean how to eat pie. Plus, WTF: Steve's Edition, featured a marriage that was doomed from the start when things got stab-y, and Tom Cruise's best role was a cameo in a fat suit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We announced KQ's Best(est) Winners for 2025. Plus, Strib's Neal Justin with picks for streaming and some things you should pass on. Plus, 'tis the season for Senior Class Pranks and you did not disappoint (cue the greased pigs). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chef Gavin Kaysen in-studio on starting his culinary career as a Sandwich Artist, what his last meal would be and the story behind the name of his restaurant Bellecour. Plus, the West Metro pulled ahead in Twin Cities Civil War with Mike from Lakeville going 8 FOR 8 today, and your (slightly disturbing) input on red flag hobbies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Rank You Very Much, a 3-peat in the top spot when ranking cereal mascots. Plus, a victory for the East today in Twin Cities Civil War and comedian John Caparulo on getting hang out with "the gopher guy" working at a golf course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After bear sightings near Isanti we heard those suckers are popping up all over the metro. Steve thinks he has a better shot fighting... a tiger. Plus, in our first ever TWIN CITIES CIVL WAR Richard from Prior Lake won the battle for the West, and the sports getting BANNED from one park in Maple Grove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farm Aid 40 with the original line up, and a truckload more bands, is coming to Minnesota; we run down all you need to know. Plus, WTF featured a face licker, a casket thief and a topless photo bomber, and your strange roommate stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The southern accent might disappear?!?! We get into the sexiest accents in the U.S., and the times when a really bad one can be a deal breaker. Plus, we hear from live organ donors and send Michelle to the Sex Pistols playing Double or Nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What really grinds your gears in the parking lot? Steve left the most appropriate note on a Prius. Plus, we learned about the Minnesota Pull Thru from Paulie in Prior Lake. Deb hit a double in Double or Nothing and scored Wallflowers tickets. Plus, AMA Friday with Fishing Guide Jeremiah Johnson on Opener Eve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We encountered either the coolest or the dumbest police force on the planet. Plus, Best TV Moms in Rank You Very Much, and network anchors throwing out some really raunchy ways to think about The Conclave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FINALLY, not a loss during Beat the Jock, Steve gets a TIE (Fletcher is currently 0-1). Plus, the bands with great 3 album runs, and hear what happens when your pet raccoon gets you hooked on meth and gets an officer infected with uncontrollable laughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Dakota will raise their speed limit on Interstates, how fast to you go on the open road and what's the fastest you've ever gone? Plus, we dig into artists that actually got BIGGER after leaving their bands, and Ryder WINS around of WTF thanks to laughing gas in the driver's seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pee Wee Herman's bike sold at auction for north of $100K, and we dove into other iconic movie and tv show props. Plus, gross things done for your job (actors are topping the list) and the Lettuce Club at the U of M has crown their 2025 Lettuce Eating Champion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gorman is 0 for 2 in Beat the Jock. We debate if you really store boots in the garage, Elizabeth Ries of Twin Cities Live joins us for AMA Friday and earned major cool points for seeing Prince at Target center as her first show. Plus, creepy stuff you discovered when you moved into your house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erik Perkins jumped in for Rank You Very Much: Overrated Blockbusters starting off with a pretty controversial pick, and it turns out most of us hate James Cameron. Plus, what are the odds you'd pass a lie detector test and TICKS ARE BACK, BABY! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Frank Caliendo joined us in studio and we couldn't begin to keep track of all the impressions he fired off. Plus, Jessi Pierce of the Bardown Beauties Podcast is NOT giving up on the Wild yet, and one cranky neighbor is trying to shut down a good game of HORSE in St. Louis Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plus, cooler than expected encounters with "Steve Harrington" aka Joe Keery, Rob Thomas and the ViCON ROBERT SMITH (downing Goldschlager shots!). We play WTF and learn that Wisconsinites are crafter than we thought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We run thru some of the coolest movie memorabilia as the Pee Wee Herman bike goes up for auction. Plus, Neal Justin of the Star Tribune on some of the best in streaming, and EMTs have some very specific advice about Gatorade bottles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kathy in Forrest Lake beat Steve in Beat the Jock and won Wild playoff tickets. Plus, Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom on Minnesota's first round draft pick, and a Bar-gument with some ups and down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We spoke to Minnesota Wild TV Analyst Kevin Gorg who is predicting OVERTIME hockey tonight. Plus, Rank You Very Much featuring Coolest Car Model Names, and we've re-named the right lane of the freeway the Eating Lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Red Rocker discusses how Eddie Van Halen inspired his new song, why working with Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Kenny Aronoff makes him a better performer and what's so exciting about Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plus, other tactics restaurants use to manipulate you, more from the Australian Unison twins and why Shaq walked off live TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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