KQ Morning Show

With Pennywise back on the scene, we dug into some strange theories on your favorite shows... like Pennywise and Mary Poppins are the same creatures, Shag and Scooby are draft dodgers and 007 is just a decoy. Plus, WTF Steve's edition feature ketchup, cold cases and the best (or maybe worst) use of a trail cam ever, and big dudes running into each other is Australia's hot new sport, those dingoes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're recovering from yesterday's eating and drinking championships (Steve made the easy version of Jack Ass Chili and it still shaved hours of his life). Plus, why otters might not be so bad and our very own Don Draper - Scott Dahl of Nordeast Marketing Group - on the best (and worst) of yesterday's commercials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dig into what Minnesotans could possibly be doing besides watching Seattle take on New England this Sunday (spoiler - it's ice fishing). Plus, pass or play on eating Iguana Pizza, and the finalist are in for MnDOT's Name a Snow Plow contest are in and it's déjà vu all over again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve, Greg, and even a ton of Minnesotans who don't care about the NBA, are on the watch for the T-Wolves to make a move for the Greek Freak before today's trade deadline. Plus, RYVM: Super Bowl Snacks featured a lot of questionable choices, and Noel Gallagher gets a Song Writer of the Year award, despite not actually writing any new songs in the past year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve joined the show from LA with a recap on the Bon Scott Bash and we get a breakdown of playing with Gene Simmons. Plus, hear about a couple of surprises that even people behind the scenes didn't know about. Plus, there's a BIG price drop if you want to buy the Breaking Bad house and we heard your picks for famous houses that would be even cooler than a single family home in Albuquerque. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Bon Scott Birthday Party set for tonight, Steve spent a lot of yesterday practicing with a couple of surprise players. We also run down a list of the 150 greatest guitarists of all time where some of our favorites were ranked WAY too low, and WTF Fletcher's edition sucked... but not in the way you might think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve is LIVE IN LA for a couple of days and already spotting rock stars in the wild, so we run down a few of your best bushes with fame. Plus, turkeys taking out kids and Mail Carriers in Wisconsin and why your flight attendant is judging you (hint - put your shoes back on). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twin Cities Live's Elizabeth Reis joins the show to tell us about trendy "Grandma Hobbies," her embarrassing streaming choices and the controversial heat lamp she put in the chicken coop. Plus, the meanest snowplow driver in the country is an Eagles fan (the team, not the band) and an easy way to keep your bartender happy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a bad ass snow plow driver in Ohio came to the rescue for a kid, Steve told us about a Massachusetts plow driver rescuing a rockstar (him!). Plus, Rank You Very Much WITH MAGGIE FARIS! featured the Top Movies with a City Name in the Title (no one is allowed to pick Fargo) and why you should pack your paddleboard TOO far back in the garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After one GROWN ASS MAN claims to be eating fast food chili everyday for the next month we heard all the dumb things you've had to do because you lost a bet, and Steve ended up in his birthday suit on school grounds in Jr High... and confessed to his parents! Plus, part of Team USA during the 1980 Olympics ROB McCLANAHAN talks about the new Netflix doc, MIRACLE: The Boys of '80. Plus, we all learn a little something about tonsil hockey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey you walking facepalms... you're about as useful as boobs on a boar... were some of our favorite PG-rated insults from you, (and we hit a few from really smart dead guys like Twain and Churchill). Plus, WTF featured meat pants, a love triangle getting nasty near the weight bench and a REALLY gross Uber Eats delivery, and how to prevent your puppy's brain from getting scrambled (we didn't even know we had to worry about this). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With news of Pabst Blue Ribbons' infamous 99 pack back on store shelves we're all on the look out. Plus, texting STOP might actually lead to more Spam texts (and another reason to throw our phone into Leech Lake), and Sam Gosh-Darn-old is headed to the Super Bowl. Oh boy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've lived in Minnesota less than six years (and Steve has) this is the coldest weather you've experienced here, and it caused a whole lot of problems! We heard everything from burst pipes to dogs who don't want to take care o' business outside to really bone chillin plans for a funeral today. Plus, KSTP Meteorologist Matt Serwe on exploding trees and how long you can really be outside right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chatted with Bert Kreisher about Dave Matthews gifting him some whiskey (and the band ended up drinking it with Bert), what it's like when his wife watches him "listen" on the set of his new TV show, and the beauty of snow days for a guy from Florida. Plus, Rank You Very Much: Awkward places to be shirtless, and your worst travel delays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out being a parent really builds up your tolerance for anything related to bodily fluids and Steve learned that just a couple of minutes after his son was born. Plus, our BARGUMENT: Would you rather be too hot or too cold? And we've got the scoop on a big weekend this Sept for 90s music fans... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instead of trying to invent new words like GYATT or BUSSIN' we dug into some old ones like PHILOGROBILIZED and TWATTLING that should be resurrected. Plus, WTF Steve's Edition featured Emu wrangling, a suspect straight out of the game Clue and WAY too many puns by one cub reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dove into the chores you did as a kid that were so terrible you never made your own kids do them. Plus, who has the Best Job in the country (they all involve paperwork. lame) and what happens when those delivery robots just can't take the pressure anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Critic and co-host of The CineFiles with his thoughts on Marty Supreme, Song Sung Blue, and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple plus we announced our first ever GITM Goes To The Movies night features a Minnesota Cinema stapled that Fletcher NEVER SAW! Originally aired Friday, January 16, 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Rank You Very Much we ran down our favorite frozen pizzas and everyone has some taste testing to do this weekend. Plus, comedian Danny Jolles on growing up hating the Orioles, why LA is just a giant suburb, and how long 60 minutes can feel when you're on stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We decode a LOT of Gen Z slang and dive into the Gen X and Millennial terms we can't let go. Plus, Comic Tommy Ryman on his new special Smashed Pancake and the unusual number of clarinet playing comics, and someone opened up a Jumanji book in St Louis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We learned all about "Inguinal Hernias" and kind of wish we hadn't. Plus, a way to wake up that's almost as cool as caffeine, and WTF Fletcher's Edition features a leaf blower, 20+ meat thieves and a G-String. Giddy up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gorman broke both his arms at the same time and that STILL wasn't the most intense pain he's ever dealt with. Plus, Fletcher on migraines and you've been hit in the junk quite a bit as we run down the worst pains ever. Plus, predictions from the 50s that haven't come true... yet. And three words: Sushi. Push. Pop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing Dr. Oz says about drinking in the morning will get between us and tasty Bloody Mary! Plus, Beat the Jock leaves us with some questions about how you get food at a Sonic (and gets Wild tickets to Bonnie and DJ), and a wife saves her husband's life.. but sticks him with the dishes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hit on both the Best Series Finales of all time in Rank You Very Much AND the finale of the Vikings season with Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom. Plus, a stage dive so bad Steve remembers this Black Crowes fan YEARS later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard to define a "rock" movie but you know it when you see it and we dug into some of your favorites, everything from Hard Days Night to School of Rock. Plus, Dave Schwartz, Communications Manager for the Wild, reveals Nordy's true nature! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the aftermath of Chauncey Gorman chowing down a bag of Weed Gummies to celebrate the New Year, we heard everything your pets have scarfed down.. tampons to tinsel to... No2 Pencils?!?! Plus, it's all about the Trash Pandas in WTF this week and the Stones get the three inch treatment this spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve had a really excited New Year's Eve in all the wrong ways when Chauncey took a quick trip to the Animal ER. Pus, what words and phrases should get banned for 2026 (don't all say 6-7 at once) and the Stranger Things bump for Minnesota music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on January 2, 2026: Wrong end of the Sheep Dog, Comedian Bryan Miller, Ranking Christmas Cookies and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on December 31, 2025: Kamikaze Bird Mission, Darius Rucker, Rage Baiting, Retro Snacks and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.