KQ Morning Show

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.

At ACME Oct 29-Nov. 1, we spoke to Derek Hughes about getting started in magic after open heart surgery at 10 years old, what it's like to spontaneously do magic for strangers and how hard it is to convince people to believe what's happening in front of them. Plus, what are the protocols for finding cash, and Steve gets into how Howl Owl Howl is prepping their set list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the passing of legendary former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley on October 16, 2025 at the age of 74, Steve Gorman pays tribute to The Spaceman's legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first ever edition of Funny But Wrong, Kimberly won the day with a good line about Crocs and will see Adam Sandler from the front row. Plus, Comic AHMED KHALAF on bringing math into basketball, Burger King and breaking his leg, plus we discuss the proper way to handle a bidet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the dog of a firefighter CAUSED a fire, we heard stories of his crafty dog Clementine who missed her calling as a jewel thief. Plus, Comic CHRIS MADDOCK in for Rank You Very Much: Top Sitcom Families. Plus, CHAMPION PUMPKIN GROWER Travis Geinger on what it takes to be a pumpkin whisperer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twin Cities Civil War went all the way to a tie breaker with Matt from Rosemount scoring McCartney tickets and evening up the overall standings. Plus, we learned you never trust a plumber who chews their fingernails and Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom on which QB he thinks will start this Sunday and how Wentz could tie up the QB1 job for good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve snuck a dog into a hotel room while on tour, and a couple discovered their cat riding on the luggage rack hours from home so just snuck him along during the rest of their vacation. We heard a few other strange places that animals have popped up. Plus, tourist spots that are overrated (and some that are just poorly reviewed). The EASTSIDE gets closer to tying things up in Twin Cities Civil War when Mike from Farmington went 5/6 and scored McCartney tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What weird rules did your parents enforce when you were a kid? We heard about bathmats that needed to be dry, Ziplock bags that get reused and strange sleeping rules. Plus, Maggie Faris joins us to talk "pro-bowler" hair, why bar cars are necessary at family events and the Excelsior Comedy Festival on Saturday, and the West pulls further ahead when Steve from Rockford wins Twin Cities Civil War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Offerman on his new book, why woodworking was his fallback plan, making his own instruments and the clause Nick has in his contracts so that he can go fishing up north every year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does standard chili have beans or not? Steve says no, Fletcher and Ryder say yes and the line has been drawn. Plus, Jessi Pierce talks about the Wild's BIG season opening win, and what do you put on TV when it's time to drift off? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KSTP Meteorologist Matt Serwe joins the show for Rank You Very Much: Top Food Holidays. Plus, we learn how often TV weather people actually get it right. The West pulls ahead in Twin Cities Civil War and the strange places we're being asked to tip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a confrontation between a mom with a screaming baby and another diner at a restaurant got the internet fired up, Steve recounted saying exactly what he wanted to when a fellow flyer got all riled up over his happy baby. Plus, Beat the Jock got our jocks working REALLY hard. Plus, the Big Dumper's 61st Home Run lands in the perfect place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hit on things that should be normal but are actually pretty creepy, wet doorhandles, cats who stare at ghosts and... warm toilet seats. Plus, despite trying our hardest we could not find a date for WTF bachelor Robert... but did hook up Kathy with tickets to a show at First Ave. The Fonz himself, Henry Winkler, on writing his 40th book, how he got his first producing job and why it's important to just put one foot in front of the other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dug into what are really essential skills and Alan from Mpls checked in with a pro tip on starting fires without a match or lighter (as long as you have bad vision). Plus, jobs where you don't need to be that smart to make a BUNCH of money, and RUSH!! announced a tour. We'll let you know who's playing drums when they come to Chicago next summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butch Vig on Garbage's first ever show at the 7th Street Entry, what it's like to hear Nevermind out in the wild more than 30 years after producing the album and where he was told to NOT go to a Packers away game as an out of town fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comic Matthew Broussard joined the show and talks pop star beef, preppy schools and how well his cat plays with others. Plus, the very stranger way a book on the Replacements could get turned into a movie, and why we aren't running the TC Marathon this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a TOYOTA CAMRY!?!? got busted going 124 mph and still tried to get out of the speeding ticket, we hit on the best and worst times we've gotten pulled over. Plus, Rank You Very Much: Great Bands with Terrible Names and Sam Ekstrom is predicting a BLOW OUT in London this week for the Vikings (we hope he's right). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Offices are going as far as BANNING shoes in the work place, we're way ahead of the trend for once. Plus, Chi-Chi's in St Louis Park sets opening day... and classes things up with reservations and lots of reasons to use the word "malfeasance." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Ohio issuing a pretty obvious request for its highway drivers, we went deep on your MN road rules. Plus, SUPER TROOPER Erik Stolhanske on Super Troopers 3, how he met up with the rest of Broken Lizard and his love for Stereophonics, and KAPRIZOVS BIG PAYDAY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a woman spoke about yawning so hard SHE BROKE HER NECK AND NEARLY DIED!!! we dug into the strange ways you've hurt yourself. Gorman jumped into a door frame and saw stars for a few days, but we've heard you slipped on a grape, threw out your back sneezing and took a brick to the face (thank the maker for Nerf footballs). Plus, a Sperm racing update (you won't believe the cash they are throwing at the guy who invented this) and MSP is losing its Spirit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We went way down the frosty rabbit hole on the 1978 MADE IN MINNESOTA romantic drama Ice Castles and learned all the different movies and shows you've appeared as extras. Plus, your Don't-Knock-It-Until-You've-Tried-It life hacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dissected NHL logos in Rank You Very Much and preview the upcoming Wild season with Jessi Pierce. Plus, Sam Ekstorm's crazy Vikings in Ireland predictions and squirrels gone wild... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS JUST IN!!! Rolling Stone is calling it a "Supergroup" but Gorman is just calling it playing music with his friends; new band HOWL OWL HOWL will feature Darius Rucker, Mike Mills and Steve on drums with music out next month. We learn how this whole project started and why picking a band name was the hardest part. Plus, we dig into the time you became LIVESAVERS, and chat with Agent Cooper himself, Kyle MacLachlan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's your weirdest beverage hack? Steve reviews Coke-a-Cola in red wine; a Spanish delicacy (yuck). Plus, Tom Morello used to strip at bachelorette parties and Ozzy slaughtered cattle and other jobs rock starts had before they hit it big. WTF featuring a Turkey brine that nearly took the house out, a 100 FOOT burnout and... HUMAN REMAINS?!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first day of fall, what gets under your skin about this season? Dead leaves, rotten apples and bland turkey topped the list plus take aways from Farm Aid 40 and the strangest science of the year as the Ig Noble prizes are awarded. Originally aired Monday, September 22, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Hall of Fame 2025 nominees are in and Battleship has clearly gotten the shaft in the past, we'll all in on that and this year's underdog "snow" for induction this year. Plus drunk chimpanzee and comedian Chris Porter on venues changing names, seeing The Black Crowes in the early days and what a Kansas City traffic jam really means. Originally aired Friday, September 19, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever come to the rescue for a wild animal? Steve save some tiny possums from drowning in a garbage can (right after crushing their mother to death under his car... on accident) and on man freed a very noisy deer from the soccer net in his yard plus we featured Robert Redford in this week's Rank You Very Much and chatted beer with Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative's Jeremy Mathison AND drumming on Appetite for Destruction with Steven Adler. Originally aired Thursday, September 18, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got a very disturbing rundown from Sam Ekstrom on how big the Vikings injury report might be, plus founding member of R.E.M. Mike Mills on the origins of the Baseball Project and why R.E.M. didn't think it was a big deal that you couldn't understand anything Michael Stipe was singing on the first few albums, plus Trampled by Turtle's Erik Berry on picking up the mandolin and Farm Aid 40 this Saturday. Originally aired Wednesday, September 17, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dove into a very questionable list of the most "trustworthy" accents and Steve once had to tell Midwesterner and Jayhawks front man Gary Louris that we do all in fact have accents, plus WTF featured Flammin' Cheeto eating spider monkeys, the worst McPuns ever and a gator slaying grandma... and we discover fun stuff you can do with removed body parts after Elton John had his knees replaced and his old kneecaps turned into jewelry. Originally aired Tuesday, September 16, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.