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.
Band names FOR THE WIN during Beat the Jock, what happens when you Esty Witch is a little TOO good and their job and Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick is selling off instruments, we'll get into the collections you need to sell before you're gone (and a pretty funny prank from beyond the grave). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The sperm whale on a mission. Bears find a gift of food that someone thoughtfully left in a car. Wild stick it to Nashville with a win to open the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After an Oakdale hunter has a dangerous encounter with an EMU?!?! we rank wild animals that frighten us but aren't really threatening in Rank You Very Much. Plus Hot Pockets has broken their social contract and Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom on the McCarthy trade, why this team needs to stockpile wins now and Brian Flores looking to get his revenger against Miami. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coolest Things Made in Minnesota are all pretty awesome, but we have some fun branding ideas. The 3,485 things that all had to fall perfectly into place for Flydubai FZ1073 to land safely. And "haircut roulette" is our new favorite form of gambling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City Cast Twin Cities Host Sean McPherson delivers a ton of music trivia about the year 1996 and we relive Lollapalooza (which Steve forgot his band played) plus the Greek Freak is scared of iguanas and food myths we just aren't buying anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Vikon! Robert Smith talks about why two outta three is enough for Meatloaf, but not for an NFL team, why JJ McCarthy's career is far from over and why his isn't willing to jinx the team's Sunday match up by calling it a sure thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Radio signals in space mean only one thing... the aliens can't wait to rock out with us. Budget friendly way to get your fill of Oasis. And can you get away with going 50 mph over the speed limit if the reason is McDonald's breakfast? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into Gen Alpha slang and realize it's no too different from our own... and that the kids are on to something with a couple of phrases. Plus WTF features dirty water, cat protests and either really good or really bad parenting depending on your point of view. And KARE 11's JOHN ZEIGLER on why meteorologist love chaos, what the upside is of having an unusual number of hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean and what an El Nino winter REALLY means for ice fishing this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stop peeing on Mt Everest, guys! Nirvana can smoke whatever where ever they want... even on MTV. Naked on a scooter is no way to fight boredom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We run down condescending phrases that make our skin crawl (and we a plead guilty to using some of these) plus what's the tipping protocol if you pick up your food after your DoorDasher crashes and pro tips from bartenders, lawyers and retail workers on spotting liars, cheats and thieves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ALL ABOARD (Ozzy voice)... the Green Line Extension FINALLY has an opening date. Dolly Parton appearing on new U2 song. And Will the Thrill kicks the Vikings record to 3-0. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears on making music with someone you grew up with, how the band's lyrics changed over the years and why he doesn't want to write a memoir when his 91 year old mother is still around, plus Double or Nothing Wisconsin Style and some musicians should keep the guitar on at all times... the Boss is one of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pine Cones for Ca$h! Send your Trash Panda to Raccoon Boot Camp and "Look Ma! Your favorite... Nirvana!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rank You Very Much features the best movies of 1986 (besides Ferris Bueller) with comic Andrew Schingen. Plus what to do with the goofballs that want to hug people the first time they meet them and host of Vikings Hit SAM EKSTROM previews this weeks match up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How EVs are like soccer. Brace yourself for new U2. And we're gonna need you to accept our cookies. ACCEPT THEM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We follow SEAN McPHERSON of City Cast Twin Cities thru a round of music trivia and learn something new about crows. Plus sights that are real AND unbelievable at the same time, everything from nuclear submarines to spaceships buzzing by with a sonic boom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Measles and Darkwing Duck, both ready for their come back moments! Public bathrooms that are nicer than some NYC apartments, now open and the worst birthday present ever is a sink hole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Running Back Robert Smith talks what a 9-3 win can do for a team's morale even when they don't score a touch down, why a winless Tampa Bay team is still a legitimate threat and who is the game's GOAT running back (Ryder approves of this answer). Originally Aired: September 23, 2026. Sponsored by Acme Tools with stores in Plymouth and Eagan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First step in trying to fake your own death... stock up on wigs. Plus Gen Z's job interview mistake is not bringing tomato soup. And WTF Fletcher's Edition feature fake dental records, fake hoses, and real bees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CONTACT HAS BEEN MADE WITH BAT GIRL! Fake Records = Real Money. Drink enough Hard Mountain Dew and we're sure you'll see Big Foot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Extreme Maggie Faris joined the show and we think we learned which way the horse shoe above your door should point for good luck, plus what happens when your allergic to everything... even Benadryl and several money making schemes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The kids are better than alright... they're helping people get thru the flooding in New Richland. Sting is not worried about AI taking his job. And Brian Flores ruined Ben Johnson's Sunday. SKOL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bop It, Mouse Trap and one you love to hate are up for induction into the Toy HOF this year, plus some long over due picks. The best white noise machine is just gibberish baseball announcers and BRIAN EGGERT of Deep Focus Review on why the new Resident Evil movie is way better than the last eight times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Monsoonal Moisture" would look good on a t-shirt. Lenny and his leather pants are Kenough for Mattel. And The Browns owners recognize Cleveland Rocks much harder than it plays football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trash Panda, Cuffing Season and Yacht Rock are some of the 1400 words Merriam Webster added for 2026. Turns out the kids could use some guidance in debauchery, and Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM with a preview of the match up against Da Bears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get ready to pick up the pace on HWY 280! Ozzy's big final show coming to theaters for everyone who didn't make it to Birmingham last summer. And one Council Member in Cleveland is a fan of satire and large bodies of water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Color Tinted Music Trivia with Sean of City Cast Twin Cities this week, plus why Amazon deliver might need to change their trucks from blue and gray to hi-vis orange and your picks for underrated solo activities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnesotan sold a lot of weed in during the first year of legal recreational weed. Bob Dylan will put out a box set with over 300 never release recordings. Mankato PD just made your "Flower Daddy" loyalty card useless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We learned we could out run a T. Rex... as long as the stay at walking pace, plus a decontamination, defecation and donuts in WTF this week and what you shouldn't over share with AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State wide ban on cell phones in schools proposed, Oasis plan to load up on cash in 2027 with another tour (including US dates) and turns out the key to a successful art heist is an electric knife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into things you're good at... but your skills are still WAY behind anyone who is great (turns out this applies to a LOT of bar activities), plus the left-handers can't catch a break... and this time it's iPhone's fancy new gadget with a right-handed bias. And the Vikon Robert Smith on yesterday's win over the Packers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ViKon! Robert Smith on Minnesota's huge comeback over Green Bay, what needs to happen to get another win over division rival Chicago (who put up 59 pts this week ) and why watching from a seat with fellow fans feels different than being on the field during big moments. Originally Aired: September 14, 2026. Sponsored by Acme Tools with stores in Plymouth and Eagan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minneapolis missing the point of driverless cars, movie fanatics can't get enough of Matt Damon on a boat and sound the Gjallarhorn, Vikings open the season with a win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have one really tight round of State Fair Food Price is Right plus one of the great Barguments: Corn Dog vs Pronto Pup. And Comic Jeff Pfoser on breakfast foods, the bands that inspired him to play bass and ACME's Funniest Person in the Twin Cities Contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fear not, you're clear to eat lettuce again! David Byrne concert film in the works and a winner has been declared in FAT MARMOT WEEK! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gorman tips us off to both freakishly tall and unusually short musicians, plus why 6'3" is not exactly ideal for playing drums. And a "moral victory" in State Fair Food Price is Right. And Author Steven Hyden on his new book about The Strokes and 21st Century Rock Bands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shakopee wants music fans to KEEP IT DOWN OVER THERE! Best reason to head to St. Louis is an Ozzy Osbourne bobble head. Word to the wise - grind your own coffee beans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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