KQ Morning Show

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.

Bert Kreisher joined the show in all his shirtless glory (we're guessing) to talk about how he ended up with some many Grateful Dead ties, why taking over a year off was the best thing he's done for his stand-up in years and starting his tour this week plus the strange way a Canadian broke into his upstairs neighbor's apartment and we come down off the JJ McCarthy cloud. Originally aired Monday, September 15, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Maggie Faris on what happens when something ends up in your food that shouldn't be there, best breakfast spots and the showcase she is putting together for Wednesday night at Laugh Camp. Plus, BEAT THE JOCK featured back to back wins for the listeners and Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom with a really strange prediction for Sunday's game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally Aired September 11, 2025: The Best of Gorman in the Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A speed demon has been driving an F1 car in the Czech Republic at speeds of 120 mph for the past SIX YEARS before getting busted; so we heard a lot about your top speed and what you were driving when it happened (200+ on a crotch rocket is the current record). Plus, an intense round of Beat the Jock, and random loud noises are freaking out people in New Jersey (Steve blames Richie Sambora). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We learned the kind of strange and somewhat cool inscriptions many rock stars have etched on their headstones, plus a lesson on Peach Moonshine and some healthy celebration of JJ's debut! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Ries of Twin Cities Live joined the show to talk about her intense sleep routine, pick for best MN State Fair food this year and why she is partially blinding her chickens. Plus, we gear up for MN to CREAM Chicago tonight (hopefully) and the strange and scandalous places you've run into teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally Aired September 5, 2025: The Best of Gorman in the Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally Aired September 4, 2025: The Best of Gorman in the Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally Aired September 3, 2025: The Best of Gorman in the Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally Aired September 2, 2025: The Best of Gorman in the Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Mike Brody joined the show to talk about growing up in Mason City and what it's like to get heckled during breakfast on a cruise ship. Plus, your strangest college roommates and the bands you'd want to see reunite (original line up only!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ran down our Top Fantasy Football Team names with Sam Ekstrom of the Locked on Vikings podcast. Plus, heard Sam's preview of the upcoming season. Plus, we dug into Guinness World Records that haven't been set yet, and we think we've got a chance at this high-five record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Lee on why he was the scariest guy in jail in New York City recently. Plus, the first joke he ever wrote, his historic first concert and the wild experience of Ozzy Osbourne's Back to the Beginning concert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Gets to Know THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD - COMEDIAN PETE LEE! Plus, a REALLY tight round of Beat the Jock, and the Pride of Detroit Lakes will dust off his purple jersey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After one motocross fanatic highjacked a Township Hall Meeting with his imaginary dirt bike, we dove into the strange people we meet in our neighborhoods and Steve reflected on the best AND worst moment he had with a dog walker. Plus, WTF featuring speeding, stealing and smashing windshields. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We run down weird hangover cures from the internet and Steve says the ice bath one that's hot right now... it actually worked for him!! Plus, Fletcher pulls to an early lead during the first couple of rounds of State Fair Food Price is Right and we've got some amusement park ride stories that might make you glad the Midway will be clear of cicadas this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the foods we tasted at the Minnesota State Fair, plus a new Guinness record is set by someone that must be part fish. Rock critic STEVEN HYDEN joins us to talk about the Grandstand gigs that jump out to him, how the Beatles are still unearthing new material and why the new docuseries on the Cowboys is worth the watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We gear up to see you at the Great Minnesota Get Together by running down our favorite gut busting Fair foods in Rank You Very Much, plus the nasty places you've dropped your phone... and whether or not you got it back and we all get REALLY petty about cutting people off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever say one thing but mean your mother? After a Judge said "guilty" when he meant "not guilty" we tackled some of the most famous flubs. Plus, Mystic Lake is doubling down on Amphitheaters and we're beer/soup collabs mean we're on the verge of tailgating season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cambridge Dictionary added new words and terms for 2025 and we learned how crafty kids basically created their own version of the f-bomb. Plus, public sex, emergency wings and the worst thing that could happen during a DIY project all in this week's WTF, and the highest paid pro athletes in Minnesota (spoiler - Wolves lead the pack). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ran down the top hours at work we don't accomplish a damn thing. Plus, a true golfer's response to a plane crash landing on the green putting an end to his terrible round, and there are a LOT of great song titles with people's name but we've got the names that show up the most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke with Award winning director Spike Lee about his love for KAT on the Knicks, what is was like to start up in the film industry and who he thinks the Greatest Actor of All Time is. Plus, best late night eats and why St. Paul got screwed by Monopoly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 'er dude... we're heading to Drkula's in IGH tonight; so we ran down our favorite shows and movies featuring bowling. Plus, more thoughts on the Pohlad's sticking around, and if you only get to listen to one singer for your next 12 hour road trip, who is your top pick? Some really crafty answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toilet paper brands were Steve's undoing in Beat the Jock this week. Plus, Minnesota is in the running for America's Best Restroom and it's WAAAYYY Up North, but sounds nicer than a camper, and The Last Word is a big blow to Twins fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WTF: Fletcher's Edition featured bare feet, faux nursing and high speeds, but it got Steve (and Pete from Blaine) a W for the week. Plus, how EVs are making people car sick, and what you lost at a music festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Ben Katzner on growing up mowing grass at the local cemetery, why he's never been in a bar fight and his weekend at Laugh Camp plus new special out today. Plus, the guy who got into four Ivy League schools and his parents never bothered to tell him?!?! and RIP AOL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gorman and Fletcher may have crafted a brand new menu item at iconic burger joint King's Place Bar & Grill, plus a round of Double or Nothing that got REALLY tense, and a Giant tub of Mayonnaise married a couple in Vegas leading you to chime in with a lot of odd ball wedding stories; we heard everything from hair on fire to wooden dowels impaled in the grooms face to a perfectly cracked beer preserved in the wedding film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Rank You Very Much: it was ALL about burger toppings, and you were very crafty. Plus the 2025 HAMBONE nominees for strangest pet insurance claims are in and one dog took on a BULL, plus Breast Milk Flavored Ice Cream is real and tastes like pralines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly from Burnsville left Steve in the dust by naming 17 Gas Station Chains in 20 SECONDS and scored Sandler tix. Plus, more of your wild animal close encounters and how the USDA is keeping cows alive with... Adam Driver fight scenes?!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a Grizzly Bear CHARGED at the Seattle Kraken's Mascot in the wild, we heard your latest animal close encounters. Plus, Musician/Historian/Viral Sensation MARK MALLMAN on record setting marathon performances, the different ways different generations recognize him and his show at The Parkway Theater this Friday. And Fletcher goes 2/3 in the latest round of WTF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitarist Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols Tour 2025: Steve Gorman and Steve Jones discuss the history of the Sex Pistols, Jonesy's radio career, plus his time on the pitch and thoughts on 1966 World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the longest you've held a grudge? Steve's got one that dates back 30 years against a DC punk band with REALLY bad manners. We hear your beefs with teachers, old bosses and... Arby's?!?! Plus, Oasis fans can drink more beer than Coldplay fans, and Jared Allen enters the HOF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock critic Steven Hyden in studio to discuss the Oasis show he just saw at Wembley Stadium in London and appearing in the Billy Joel documentary. Plus, our Bargument: Best Club show you ever saw led down some really deep rabbit holes and the funny things you thieves stole from restaurants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Maggie Faris joins us for Rank You Very Much and we get nose-deep into our favorite smells. Plus, the most hated foods in America (there are a couple of MN staples that did NOT make the list). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out Florida is trying something pretty smart: robot bunnies to take care of their Burmese python infestation, how we think they could level up. Plus, a win for Alex from Coon Rapids in Beat the Jock (is kettle roast a flavor???) and when amusement park rides get even more amusing (for the viewers, not the riders). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tortillas, tamales and... PORK BRAINS?!?!?! were all served to us in cans, and Steve has tasted two out of three of those delicacies. Plus, should we lower the driving age, raise the voting age... or just bring our kids to Wisconsin for a beer at the bar when they're teenagers? AND WTF Ryder's Edition featured machetes, cocaine and a bowling ball cannon, GAME ON. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rest of the world thinks we're missing out on REALLY fast trains, poutine (all though we ARE starting to catch up on this one), toilets that wash our butts FOR US and month long summer vacations. Plus, the reviews are in for 9-volt battery flavored chips and an ode to Animal House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We gear up to see you on a boat in Stillwater with the cautionary tale of a naked boat thief, plus play homage to Hollywood Hulk Hogan with the best catchphrases of all time and a near perfect game by Raeann in Double or Nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hit on words that set off your BS Alarm like "triggered," "lean in," and... "historic???" Plus, ERIK PERKINS joins us for Rank You Very Much and we pick our favorite (sorta) clean insults. With Alamo Beer shifting from the Kind of the Hill world to real life, you shared other fictional products you would buy IF they were real. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We share your memories and tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, plus a couple of wins for the home team in Beat the Jock and would you have your dreams turned into videos? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Mills on R.E.M.'s first Minneapolis show, the impact of legendary band Big Star on some of your favorite bands and why the Big Star Quintet has much fun playing Big Star's music, even when fans in the audience break down and cry in the middle of the set. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After one Taco Bell fanatic figured out how to bypass AI in the drive thru, we share your customer service cheat codes. Plus, WTF Fletcher's Edition featured $3K sunglasses, faking naps to avoid criminal charges and NAKED MINI GOLF! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk infidelity and infestations! Some of your most scandalous cheating stories along with more Coldplayed Couple fall out. Plus, a Delta flight from MSP nearly missed a B52 heading into Minot, and MN ranks 31st in states for sports fans... and we should be embarrassed about getting beat by a couple of out neighbors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Nate Abshire is going to be a brand new dad soon and Steve and Paul let him know the coolest and toughest things to expect. Plus, besides getting caught cheating on the Jumbotron at at Coldplay show, we hear the worst ways you've busted cheaters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ranked Simple Crap that Makes You Happy for this week's Rank You Very Much (enjoy the silence, indeed). Plus, too many people said OUT LOUD that they would leave their spouse for a million bucks, and why breaking down "film" after a concert is a crazy way for a band to wind down after a show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a paraglider in North Dakota ran into some powerlines (and was ok!) We with spoke with Paragliding instructor Adam Roering (who might have sold Steve on getting up in the air). Plus, more dangerous hobbies we'd try, and a moral victory in Beat the Jock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a North Dakota paraglider ran into a powerline (oh jeez) we heard step by step how a former electrician zapped himself clear across the basement and into the hospital. Plus, America's "most loved" accents leave us confused and it's all about getting robbed in WTF this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We run down Top Sugar-y Cereals. Plus, your picks for what we missed, what isn't that great, or the stuff you eat just because the jingle was cool. Plus, science that actually works to cool down your car, and what song Byron Buxton should walk out during tonight Home Run Derby? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.