Mark Manuel's Bonus Block

Dusty Slay's NEW half-hour comedy special is featured in season 3 of THE STANDUPS - streaming NOW on NETFLIX.

Michael McCarty and John Brassard, Jr., join Mark Manuel to talk about some of the "truly haunted" places in the Quad Cities. It's all in their book, "Eerie Quad Cities."

"The Opening Act" stars Jimmy O. Yang, Cedric the Entertainer, Ken Jeong, Alex Moffat, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, and more. This is the ultimate look at comedians and what it sometimes takes to make it big.

David Coverdale of Whitesnaked called in to tell Mark Manuel about some new releases, "Slide It In 35th Anniversary Remixed" and "The ROCK Album," part of a new trilogy called "Red, White, and Blues."

Robert Lamm of Chicago called Mark Manuel to talk about his new song, "Everything Is Gonna Work Out Fine"...a song he did with Jim Peterick of the Ides of March. In addition to the new song, Mark asked about the band Chicago, the death of Terry Kath, and the "David Foster-ized" version of Chicago...

Legendary drummers and brothers, Carmine and Vinny Appice, have released a video to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of Ronnie James Dio

Jim Peterick is the lead guitar and vocalist you hear in the Ides Of March classic, "Vehicle." He's also the guy behind "Eye Of The Tiger," a ton of songs from .38 Special, and a "heavy metal" song from Sammy Hagar...

Rick Wills joined Foreigner for the "Head Games" album and was with them for 14 years. Before that, he played in a band with David Gilmour. And, you'll never guess who appears on the "4" album! HINT: You'll be "blinded" by this fact... In this episode of The Q106.5 Bonus Block

The "Danimal" joined Mark Manuel to talk about football, the upcoming Super Bowl, the "Super Bowl Shuffle," and more

Mark Manuel talks with Robby Krieger of the Doors...who has an interesting Quad City connection...

We're going back up to Ballard's Resort in Lake Of The Woods, Minnesota, for another walleye fishing trip, Aug 12th thru 16th. Here's more about the trip...

Kansas had to reschedule their Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Show at the Adler Theatre, so Mark caught up with lead singer Ronnie Platt to see how the tour is going...

In this episode of The Bonus Block, Q106.5's Mark Manuel talks with Ronnie Romero, lead singer of Rainbow. They have a project out with brand new music, as well as a 2 CD + 1 DVD live set, "MEMORIES IN ROCK II," which comes out April 6th...

David Cassidy was making an appearance at the Waterfront Convention Center several years ago. Mark Manuel and his morning partner, Steve Ketelaar, caught up with David a few days before the show. It wasn't much longer before his health started to slide. RIP David Cassidy!

Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Night People will be playing a final farewell concert as a fundraiser for the Adler Theatre. Mark caught up with Gary Pearson, their bass player...you won't believe who they opened for back in the day!

Goodnight, L.A.: The Rise And Fall Of Classic Rock - The Untold Story From Inside The Legendary Recording Studios

Ronnie Platt took over vocals after Steve Walsh retired from the band. Now, they're on their "Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour!" How did Styx almost keep him from taking the lead vocals job? What's it like filling THOSE shoes? So many questions...and they're all answered here...

Why on earth would someone want to canoe from the Quad Cities ALL THE WAY to New Orleans?! I mean...that's 40 days in a canoe!! Find out in this episode of THE BONUS BLOCK on Q106.5

Former Iowa Hawkeye and Indianapolis Colts TE Dallas Clark joins Mark Manuel to talk about the Native Fund, Ashton Kutcher, and their Metallica benefit concert.

Mark Manuel catches up with Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult, prior to their performance at the Limelight Eventplex in Peoria...

Mark Manuel catches up with Head East's Roger Boyd...who's still keeping it midwestern today. Oh...and we could probably call him PROFESSOR Boyd...

Mark Manuel catches up with the guys in Judas Priest. The "rock-n-roll lifestyle" has changed since their day, apparently...