KQ Morning Show

Originally aired on December 30, 2025: Steven Hyden tributes Brian Wilson, ranking the coolest car model names, Twin Cities Civil War and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on December 29, 2025: Stand Up Magician Derek Hughes, Horror Movie Bargument, Grilled Cheese Hot Takes and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on December 26, 2025: Best burger toppings, Henry Winkler, RIP Ace Frehley, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on December 24, 2025: Ozzy tribute, Rock Star Headstones, ketchup on eggs, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on December 23, 2025: Mark Mallman, Fantasy Football team names, Tornado close-call, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on December 22, 2025: Plane pants-wetter, Best club shows, woman breaks neck while yawning, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music critic Steven Hyden joined the show to talk music, winter driving and more. Plus, Comic CHRIS MADDOCK on country music and the trick to breaking thru to his teenager (spoiler it's all about the Nintendo Switch) and a perfect run on Double or Nothing left us shocked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jade joins the show for Rank You Very Much and we run down some of our favorite Christmas tracks, Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM on Joe Burrow rumors and more, and your picks for Minnesota Bowl Game branding (Old Dutch Potato Chip Bowl anyone?). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dug into Spain's "Tio de Nadal" aka The Poop Log and other strange Christmas traditions. Plus, Maggie Faris gives us a behind the scenes look at driving a snow plow (left-winger flex and all) and the holiday movies we just keep watching over and over and over again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke to music icon Jimmy Jam about his project with Terry Lewis, the Next Verse to benefit the 100 Billion Meals Challenge. Plus, Walmart, Chocolate Fentanyl and Aliens in Steve's edition of WTF, and getting the shaft from Secret Santa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comic Bryan Miller joined the show to talk hecklers trying to get attention at comedy shows, growing up playing hockey on roller blades and why all your gin disappears when your boiler breaks during a cold snap. Plus, JESSI PIERCE on the Wild trade for Quinn Hughes, and a pet loving lawyer battling the IRS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Gorman and Sean Ono Lennon talk about War is Over!, Sean's short film inspired by the music of his parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, why the hardest part of releasing a movie comes after the film is complete and the importance of being an optimist, especially today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on December 12, 2025: Comics Bert Kreischer and Maggie Faris, Fictional products you'd buy, Breast Milk flavored ice cream and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rank You Very Much was all about that sugar high when we picked out Top Christmas Cookies (spoiler Steve doesn't really know the name of his top pick, do you?) Plus, why TODAY is the top day for break ups, and MN Dot's Snow Plow naming contest is back... and we have about a week to come up with something better than Alice in Snow Chains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Academy Award Winner Sean Ono Lennon joined the show to talk about the release of War is Over! his short film inspired by the music of John and Yoko, plus new dad NATE ABSHIRE on losing sleep while keeping his edge with a 9 week old baby. Originally aired Wednesday, December 10, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After we heard about a finger licking DoorDasher during WTF, Steve revealed the Pros like him pick up their take out. Plus, we are not impressed with IMDB's Christmas movie picks and JESSI PIERCE with a big prediction for this upcoming Wild homestand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Garbage's Shirley Manson scolded a fan for bringing a beach ball to a show in Australia, Steve tells us the one thing he would ban from EVER being in the hands of amateurs at concerts. Plus, why wealthy people think it's ok to swipe stuff from the self checkout, and RIP Grandma (the Tortoise). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve is on the road with Golden Smog for a handful of shows on the East Coast and we get to tag along! Plus, snacks and pops you would revive (sounds like Rondo is should be making a comeback soon if their marketing people listen to this show). Plus ASHLEY AND WES from MSP Plumbing Heating Air on where to set your thermostat for the winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the coldest morning of winter so far (and damn it's early in the season) we ranked the WORST cold body parts during Rank You Very Much and you had some bone chilling additions. Plus Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom on what McCarthy needs to do to show some signs of improvement... and the chances NEIN can do those things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dug into late 90s movies and some of the best picks from 2025 in film with Brian Eggert of The CineFiles on KARE 11+ and Deep Focus Review, plus Meteorologist Matt Serwe on Clipper Waves, cold temps and other horrible Canadian imports. Plus, we heard your close calls you have some jaw droppers! Originally aired Wednesday, December 3, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some odd picks for the Most Fun Cities in the country, but our picks are probably stranger... and yours are ridiculous. Plus, WTF Ryder's Edition was all about the warm fuzzys and positive spins today. Plus, after MNF kicking blunder we relived the sports blunders that still traumatize you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We heard your flight delay hacks and horror stories (which is worse, 41 hours solo or 24 hours with an infant and toddler?) Plus, poor showing for both Minneapolis AND St. Paul on our mission to be the countries most "sinful" cities and it's last call on T-day leftovers... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on November 28, 2025: Steve Meets the Colonel, Comedian Mike Brody, Amusement Park Mishaps and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on November 26, 2025: Comedian Pete Lee, Human Dirt Bike, Clean Insults, classic Paraglider audio and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twin Cities radio legend Mary Lucia talks T-Wovles, Stones and her new book (out today!) Plus, J. Peterman himself John O'Hurley on 25 years hosting the National Dog Show, one of his most memorable contestant flubs on Family Feud and the funny thing that happened right before he took the part on Seinfeld, and you get all fired up about the best way to prep potatoes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're ready to call the season toast after the loss to Green Bay. Plus, the right and wrong pies to serve on Thanksgiving, why to avoid Pennsylvania at all costs, and Mr. Ryder aka Steven Williams of Down in the Valley with Record Store Day Black Friday picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twin Cities Live's Elizabeth Ries gave us an update on her flock and made a pretty good argument for why The Packers need to exist, plus WAYMO is testing out driverless cars in the Metro, would you ride in one? And turns out the best breakfast for a turkey is Chic-fil-a. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve's healthy enough to get back to work and we're sure it was from all your great DYI health hacks; like wrapping your throat in chicken fat and dirty socks. Plus, Americans will drive about three hours to pick up a stranded loved one, but we heard from a lot of GITM fans going that far or farther. Also, Rank You Very Much will make you drool when you hear top Thanksgiving side dishes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discovered comic Wendy Maybury counts sticking her head out of an airplane as a family past time and finds quilting more satisfying than sex and can help you if you faint at her show at the IDS building Saturday, at least until the EMTs show up. Plus BARGUMENT! what's the right time to serve Thanksgiving dinner, and Pearl Jam bought a Zamboni for Two Harbors, no joke. Originally aired Wednesday, November 19, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fletcher and Ryder powered thru a show without Steve and got a ton of great health hacks from you, everything from adding booze to your emergency to dirty socks around your neck and stinky weed in your pipe. Plus, WTF featured Menudo, Momma Energy and Meth.. and a win for Taylor in EP. AND we learned that JetBlue flight attendance need to build up their THC tolerance... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve returned from touring with Howl Owl Howl and brought back a head cold; so, we hit on some health hacks from Medieval times that sound like a ton of fun. Plus, jobs where people unfairly get turned into villains, and Lonnie McQuirter (co-founder of a hemp derived THC company) talks about what the new ban could mean for things like THC seltzers in Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve hosts from Atlanta ahead of the final Howl Owl Howl shows for this tour. Plus, we learn how much say bands have in setting prices for concerts and if they really could stamp out insane prices on resale tickets, and we were reminded that Tab addiction was real during Double or Nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After some tech problems, Steve hosted the show live from the business center of his hotel in Philly! We heard about some pumped Howl Owl Howl fans and a woman who couldn't find her FedEx package. Plus, MAGGIE FARIS joined us for Rank You Very Much: Entrance Songs (the right answer is always Hocus Pocus by Focus). Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM predicts a win over Chicago this Sunday, and DEAN DELRAY on new music, old music and the North Loop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bargument: should concerts be phone-free experiences? We've got two for and one against. Plus, Top Female Rock singers, does your pick make the cut (and are you seeing her tonight at Grand Casino Arena?!) and Steve's recap of Howl Owl Howl's NYC show last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darius Rucker was on The Today Show yesterday to promo Howl Owl Howl with a cameo from Steve and Mike Mills, and we heard about all the times you've made it to the small screen (Greg on American Gladiator wins the day). Plus, WTF featured Bass Pro Shop's Fight Club, a Bargument that got a couple of people both shot and arrested and a terrible candidate for Teacher of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Howl Owl Howl tour heads to NEW YORK CITY after weekend shows in New Jersey and Boston (and a near miss from The Boss). Plus, Charlie Berens on growing up in a HUGE family, the Packers (of course) and his first gig at MOA, and highlights from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie lines so iconic that you don't need to see the flick to know what's happening DOMINATED the morning, did we get to yours? Plus, Steve is 3 shows into the Howl Owl Howl tour and already breaking his drums and Jason of The Open Door Pantry helps us launch Rock the Pantry and tells us their most needed item (spoiler, it's tampons). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howl Owl Howl plays in Washington DC tonight and Steve hosted from our Capitol and we learned why the 9:30 Club is probably the coolest building in that whole city. Plus, it's Band Names with Animals in this week's Rank You Very Much. And how much money would you need to get paid to eat a 30 year old burger? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Norton joined GITM to discuss the new boxset of live Hüsker Dü performances, what it was like to join the band with really no other plan and how it felt to make the jump to a big label like Warner Brothers for three punks from Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howl Owl Howl keeps the party going at The Metro as we tag along with Steve on tour. Sydney Sweeney on getting ready to play boxing legend Christy Martin, which included sparring in the ring with Christy herself. Plus, Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom on a big win for JJ McCarthy over Detroit, and why facing the Ravens will be a huge test. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a killer first outing for Steve with Darius Rucker and Mike Mills in Indy last night, Steve took the Howl Owl Howl bus to Chicago and got up early with us to talk about Chex Mix (not regretting any of his life decisions). Plus, why neither Dan Patrick or Ryder are allowed to play tambourine in any of Steve's bands, and WTF Fletcher's Edition featured a sleazy car salesman, body parts delivered via mail and escaped monkeys getting into the Spirit Halloween of the season. Plus, Jonah and Dawn of the Midwest Murder podcast prove that this stuff really CAN happen anywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve is live in INDY ahead of the first Howl Owl Howl show of the tour. Plus, Matt Serwe explains why we don't really need Daylight Saving Time and the benefits of sleeping in total darkness (even if you need to do something strange like cover your windows in tinfoil). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve's Howl Owl Howl bandmate DARIUS RUCKER checks in on the release day of their debut song "My Cologne." Plus, Mike Mills in his own words on why they're singing about smelling like Ariana Grande. Plus, Halloween foods that creep us out and a couple of solid ghost stories from Up North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Rank You Very Much we ran down the Top 3 First Candies You Grab from Your Kids' Trick Or Treat haul and Steve educated us on the Chunky bar (coming to a record store near you). Plus, Sam Ekstrom on J.J. McCarthy's return to Michigan, a place where he won A LOT. And how the new Howl Owl Howl song is tied to... Ariana Grande?!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dug up some real life creepy stories that inspired your favorite horror movies. Plus, discovered you could probably get a helluva deal on the Amityville house. And who would pass the "Bird Theory" test with their partner. Paul Myers on John Candy's career and why he means so much to both fans and fellow actors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than half of us have had some type of paranormal experience; what's yours? We heard about phantom steps, shadows in the basement and dishwashers who could have used a beer. Plus, WTF feature skeleton strippers, the best anti theft deterrent for any car and BRAAAIINNS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pumpkin gut hacks and more with SEAN McPHERSON, who launches City Cast Twin Cities, a new podcast this week. Plus, we reshuffled the top 25 Horror Movie Villains too so they're actually some scary ones at the top, and we throw back to the GOAT World Series, the last one the Twins won of course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Birthday to our favorite Pearl Jam fanatic! Plus Bruce Springsteen aficionado STEVEN HYDEN on the new movie Deliver Me from Nowhere, plus the East Bethel Mom who alerted a bus full of kids that their ride was on fire and some really crafty grilled cheese tricks. Originally aired Friday, October 24, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ranked Johnny Cash songs with Jay Ernest from the Folsom Prison Experience in Rank You Very Much, which was both really easy and REALLY HARD. Plus, Sam Ekstrom can cook us a nice maple glazed salmon dinner, but didn't give us a lot of hope for a Vikings win tonight and we are over Candy Corn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chatted with Ben about what he imagines it might be like to do a show in prison as he gears up for the 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival. Plus, words that sound too goofy to be true (we're sure there's a word for that) and Anthony Edwards gets to interview is favorite movie star... the woman who played Matilda?!?!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kohler wants to put a camera in your toilet, are you buying it? Plus, WTF Fletcher's Edition featured upset exotic dancers, attempted murder and... palmetto berries?!?! Plus, how to pick out a liar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.