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Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count was our 21-year anniversary celebration! During the show we discussed our various aches and pains from being old, shared our experience visiting the house we lived in together 20 years ago, and played all our favorite drinking songs. Since we're finally old enough, the show was broadcast from the bar!

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Knox Chandler. Knox is best known as the former guitarist for The Psychedelic Furs. He's also played with artists like Depeche Mode, Cyndi Lauper, Siouxsie and the Banshees and R.E.M. During the show he discussed his years in the music business, his memories of working with Cyndi Lauper, and his new album/book The Sound. Get your copy now!During the rest of the show we discussed the impact the TV show Coach has had on Minnesota State University, Mankato, heard a warning from Madam Nikki about get-rich-quick schemes, and tried to decide if we should buy the house we used to live together in back in 2006. It's at 602 Park Lane in Mankato, MN if anyone is interested in going halfsies! https://youtu.be/LpSeSBoUhXo?si=7LmlniMnUU_zE6Dn

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we discussed the dangers of lossy compression, paid tribute to Rick Derringer and Kevin (the guy who ran Belle Mar Video in Le Sueur, MN) Moret, and Ed McMahon helped us decide what we want to be when we grow up. Oddly enough, we both chose public radio shock jocks!

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we accepted offers from potential interns, talked a lot about wisdom teeth, and played our favorite songs by bands of the same name. Happy Memorial Day!

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we were joined by Five Count superfan Tony! Toni! Toné! We talked about guitars and motorcycles, ate some McDonald's pizza, and played all of Tony's favorite songs. It was a dream come true for us all!

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Anders “Neddo” Odden. Anders is best known as the founder and guitarist for the band Cadaver. He's also played with bands like Magenta, Celtic Frost and Ministry. During the show he discussed getting back together with the original Cadaver members, why it's hard for bands from Europe to play in the United States, and Cadaver's latest album Hymns of Misanthropy. Get your copy now!During the rest of the show we discussed our newfound success on Bandcamp, explained why we admire Shemp Howard of The Three Stooges, and played lots of Steven Seagal for your mom. Happy Mother's Day! https://youtu.be/OLltpLNKVoQ?si=xAAQElCv_ED7CLXm

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actor Michael Cimino. Michael is best known for his role as "Victor Salazar" on the TV show Love, Victor. He's also appeared on TV shows like Hamster & Gretel, How I Met Your Father and Never Have I Ever. His new film Until Dawn is in theaters now! https://youtu.be/2b3vBaINZ7w?si=hT8AQPJiJaH4qor0

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor Brad Kesten. Brad is best known as the voice of “Charlie Brown” from 1983 to 1986. He also appeared on TV shows like Family Ties, Taxi and Diff'rent Strokes. During the show he discussed how he got into acting, his memories of being Charlie Brown, and his relationship with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. See Brad at a convention near you!During the rest of the show we discussed the acting careers and of Randy and Dennis Quaid, complained about rich people going to space, and Ton told us all about his best friend Don. He may or may not be an Eagle Scout! https://youtu.be/h4lHZXMhNXY?si=zlQ7rqmQJpqGoHW7

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Monique Powell. Monique is best known as the founder and singer for the band Save Ferris. Formed in 1995, Save Ferris remains one of the seminal and most beloved bands from the third wave of ska. See Save Ferris on May 1 at the Turf Club in St. Paul! https://youtu.be/QvnReMC5_9o?si=HPB7x48FTasIYAkx

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician John Schlitt. John is best known as the singer for the band Petra. He was also the founder and former singer for the band Head East. During the show he discussed how he made the transition from Head East to Petra, becoming sober after years of living a rockstar lifestyle, and how he eventually found God. See Petra in your city soon!During the rest of the show we covered the recent WrestleMania fallout, discussed our favorite non-secular musicians, and explained why Dustin keeps getting mistaken for the Sasquatch who sells beef jerky. Thanks, jerkies! https://youtu.be/GewMizbRaWY?si=Xq_7khSHwTeHNmzP

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musicians Cassie & Maggie MacDonald. Cassie & Maggie are a sibling folk duo from Nova Scotia, Canada. They are Canadian Folk Music Award winners and Juno Award nominees. Their new album Gold & Coal is available now! See them in Minnesota on April 28 in Rochester, May 1 in International Falls, May 2 in New Port and May 3 in St. Paul! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv2lqFbcPQc&pp=ygURY2Fzc2llIGFuZCBtYWdnaWU%3D

Check Playlist This was a special Easter edition of The Five Count! During the show we heard Bible stories from Burl Ives, reminisced about Mortal Kombat, and discussed our ideal Easter baskets. Happy Easter, gentle listeners!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Steve Postell. Steve is best known as a member of the band The Immediate Family. He's also played with artists like David Crosby, John Oates, Kenny Loggins and Pure Prairie League. His new album Walking These Blues is out now! https://youtu.be/k-zCCuDsWUs?si=VHn-sMRuUSJ4T4_n

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Blag Dahlia. Blag is best known as the founder and frontman for The Dwarves. He's also released albums as Earl Lee Grace and Ralph Champagne. During the show he discussed the influence of The Dwarves over the last 40 years, how he became involved with the TV show SpongeBob SquarePants, and The Dwarves' new album Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows. Get your copy at a record store near you!During the rest of the show we discussed whether or not we would've been friends in high school, Ton explained why he wears so much denim, and we decided which 3D printer we should buy. They make the best dragons! https://youtu.be/NjmK6f5Blhc?si=v7_uoQL9OxrJBufy

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with drummer Stephen Hodges. Stephen is best known as a member of the band MSSV. He's also played with artists like Tom Waits, Mavis Staples and Wanda Jackson. See Stephen Hodges with MSSV on April 18 at the Turf Club in St. Paul! https://youtu.be/5axaOC77RLw?si=cyZbuTyz8KhI0XfM

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Otis. Otis is best known as part of the wrestling faction Alpha Academy. He's also a former WWE Raw Tag Team Champion and winner of the WWE Money in the Bank. During the show he explained how he made the transition from amateur to professional wrestling, discussed his favorite big men in wrestling, and talked about his relationship with wrestler Chad Gable. See Otis April 7 when WWE Raw comes to Target Center in Minneapolis!During the rest of the show we received unsettling phone calls from Madam Nikki, Ton explained why he wants to be a ghost, and we begged for money for the KMSU Pledge Drive. Thanks to everyone for your support! https://youtu.be/QP_AwOHYF84?si=sbptJxCXTz53OkxZ

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Bill Lindsey. Bill is best known as the founder and vocalist of the legendary shock rock band Impaler. Known for albums like Rise of the Mutants, Wake Up Screaming and If We Had Brains… We'd Be Dangerous!, Impaler has been making music since 1983. During the show he discussed the re-release of the Wake Up Screaming album, his run-ins with the St. Paul ministers The Peters Brothers, and how Impaler offended Jesse "The Body" Ventura. See Impaler on Apr. 4 at the Turf Club in St. Paul!During the rest of the show we discussed the disappearance of former YouTube personality The LJN Defender, explained which shoes are best for the husky man on the go, and tried to figure out why Ton has such a weak upper lip. It's hard for him to grow a manly ‘stache! https://youtu.be/ujCVCqP9M_k?si=IiTnwXbuX2_dn2HF

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with with AEW wrestler Bishop Kaun. Bishop Kaun is best known as one-half of the tag team Gates of Agony. He's also a former MCW Heavyweight Champion and ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion. See AEW Dynamite Mar. 26 at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul! Congrats to everyone who won tickets from The Five Count! https://youtu.be/lL7FBmgtT2U?si=bxNkw67lUhl_eLbz

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we explained the origins of that painting of the old man with the bread everyone had in their kitchen as a kid, discussed our fondest memories of the Mankato Civic Center over the past 30 years, and gave away tickets to AEW Dynamite on Mar. 26 at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. Say hello to Kenny Omega for us!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Jamie James. Jamie is best known as the founder and frontman for the band The Kingbees. He's also played with Steppenwolf, Harry Dean Stanton and Dennis Quaid and The Sharks. His new solo album Straight Up is out now!  https://youtu.be/fi-JQiUxfDM?si=1s6w7MXDJIWlhxiC

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Matt Paxton. Matt is best known for his 15 seasons on the TV show Hoarders. He was also the host of the two-time Emmy nominated TV show Legacy List with Matt Paxton. During the show he discussed how he got into the cleaning business, some of the weird things he encounters when going through hoarded houses, and his new TV show Filthy Fortunes. See it Sunday nights on the Discovery Channel!During the rest of the show we discussed the cars our mothers had when we were kids, played lots of songs about garbage and cleaning it up, and paid tribute to actor George Lowe. R.I.P. Space Ghost! https://youtu.be/DLv1UWHFvTI?si=VLkT4rvZP_dsZK83

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we paid tribute to David Johansen, discussed Ton's obsession with Jorts, and learned about the all-new 1984 Buick LeSabre. It's the official car of the 1984 Olympics!

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Ellis Hall. Ellis is best known as the former singer for The Ellis Hall Group and Tower of Power. He also played with Ray Charles, Kenny G, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and was one of the singing voices of The California Raisins. During the show he discussed his experience with The California Raisins, his friendship with Ray Charles, and his new band WHAT!!!! Their new album In the World is available now!During the rest of the show we discussed lackluster ways to die in Australia, Ton described his ideal WrestleMania party, and we named our favorite films of 2025. The film Dog Man took top honors! https://youtu.be/CeeIhjPACd8?si=9vfCtQ5Yo2NM-CJf

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actor Carl Lumbly. Carl is best known for his role as "Detective Marcus Petrie" on the TV show Cagney & Lacey and "Isaiah Bradley" on the TV show The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. He's also appeared on TV shows like Alias, L.A. Law, This Is Us and M.A.N.T.I.S. His new film Captain America: Brave New World is out now! https://youtu.be/1pHDWnXmK7Y?si=FLUbGrysk5BMpBQp

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we discussed the new nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, decided which varmints make the best jerky, and celebrated the birthday of longtime Five Count fan Billy Floyd Shouts. He's a righteous dude!

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we discussed what caused us to fall in love with making great radio, Ton announced his new career as a guy who paints canvases with his body, and we played the sexiest songs we could find. Happy Valentine's Day!

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we heard a story about time traveling, Dustin bragged about meeting Predator, and Ton told us all about a new band he just discovered. The band is called Nirvana!

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Randy Brecker. A seven-time Grammy Award winner, Randy is best known as one-half of the group the Brecker Brothers. He's also played with groups like Parliament, Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Paul Simon, Blood, Sweat & Tears and countless others. During the show he discussed his early years playing in Philadelphia, reminisced about playing with George Clinton and Parliament, and shared his thoughts on keyboards taking the place of horn players. Hire Randy to play on your album now!During the rest of the show we discussed why Bruce Springsteen isn't our boss, Ton explained how he bought the Necronomicon from the used bookstore in Mankato, and we went back 10 years and one week in Five Count History. We forgot to do it last week during all the Princemas excitement! https://youtu.be/NCAEpzgboFY?si=fprsiVm2qbM5BaX9&t=1411

Check Playlist This was The Five Count's 16th Annual Princemas Celebration! During the show we discussed our favorite Prince albums, imagined what it would be like if Prince appeared in the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze instead of Vanilla Ice, and Dustin opened Princemas/birthday presents. He's now the proud owner of Jackie Gleason's For Lovers Only on cassette tape!

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we paid tribute to Five Count Alumnus Sam Moore, heard the story of Jem & The Holograms' keyboard crisis, and Ton solved several Rubik's Cubes over the radio. He's training for the upcoming World Cube Association Tournament! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fowldx4hRtI&pp=ygUMc2FtIGFuZCBkYXZl

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we played plenty of mood music for the gentle listeners, complained about Squishmallows, and read scripts created with artificial intelligence. We may have AI create all our banter from this point forward! https://youtu.be/6ppjEOBHErc

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we discussed the best advice we've ever received, decided which albums we would save if our record collections caught fire, and learned the fundamentals of square dancing. It's gonna be a great year!

Check Playlist This was a special New Year's episode of The Five Count! During the show we received guidance on how to approach 2025 from the mysterious Madam Nikki, discussed the new movie Hot Frosty, and played songs about being big babies! Happy New Year! https://youtu.be/Dmi794YO-0w?si=M-O5tEno1ycvwvic

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count was volume two of "A Five Count Christmas" for 2024. During the show we exchanged Christmas gifts, were joined for an in-studio interview by Ren & Stimpy, and Ton told us the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Merry Christmas, gentle listeners! https://youtu.be/wUaRBG4uY5I

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actress Vanessa Bell Calloway. Vanessa is best known for her role as "Princess Imani Izzi" in the film Coming to America. She also appeared in films like Cheaper by the Dozen, Death Spa, and TV shows like This Is Us, All My Children and Days of Our Lives. Her new film Queens of Christmas is out now! https://youtu.be/4WKix88H018?si=4GF6lNxzD3sjFOD2

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count was volume one of A Five Count Christmas for 2024. During the show we discussed the time Elvis went to Hawaii, heard the tale of the time Santa Claus conquered some Martians, and tried to find a cheap Playskool Alphie II toy for Christmas. Please, let us know if you'd like to buy us one! https://youtu.be/ZmWk3F58fR4?si=tyAsen80f9ndgjq-

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actor Tommy Davidson. Tommy is best known as a cast member of the TV show In Living Color. He also appeared in films like Strictly Business, Booty Call, and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. His new single Stronger, featuring Earth, Wind & Fire, is out now! https://youtu.be/evDMZENPnJw?si=LY03_kasDFt5h0OB

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Jack Endino. Jack is best known as the founder and guitarist of the band Skin Yard. He's considered by some to be the "Godfather of Grunge" for helping shape the early grunge sound of Seattle. During the show he discussed the early days of Skin Yard, producing albums like Soundgarden's Screaming Life and Nirvana's Bleach, and the new Skin Yard boxset Skin Yard Select. Get your copy now!During the rest of the show we discussed the lack of '50s diners in today's society, Ton shared the story of how he invented bottled water, and we spoke to music journalist Gary Graff about his new book "501 Essential Albums of the '90s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide." It's available now! https://youtu.be/pUsMdVmEbXg?si=HdWVZfBJ6ZHHfIWD

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with WWE Superstar Bayley. Bayley is a former WWE Raw Women's Champion and WWE SmackDown Women's Champion. She is also a former NXT Women's Champion, WWE Women's Tag Team Champion and winner of the WWE Women's Royal Rumble.  See Bayley live on Dec. 6 when WWE SmackDown comes to Target Center in Minneapolis, MN! https://youtu.be/JAsIuqg2P8I?si=-MSzfK9kWKDjVcCU

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Rob Baker. Rob is best known as the founder and guitarist of the band The Tragically Hip. He's also a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. During the show he discussed the longevity of the band, the new deluxe boxset for the album Up to Here, and the new documentary series The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal. Get your copies today!During the rest of the show we received a call from the assumed-dead Twitter Lori, Ton explained his love of Claymation, and Dustin told a story about inviting Hulk Hogan and Yngwie Malmsteen over for Thanksgiving. It came crashing down and it hurt inside! https://youtu.be/Jeu8A3mUG3E?si=a_XnAkbI8O0yfaYU

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actor Clarke Peters. Clarke is best known for his role as "Detective Lester Freamon" on the TV show The Wire. He also appeared in TV shows like Oz and Treme and films like John Wick and Marley & Me. His latest film Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. is out now! https://youtu.be/WZM90izJ8sI?si=rmOrszO1PvYCjomg

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we bought lunchroom tables from Dustin's old elementary school, received a call from Madam Nikki who gave Ton a tarot card reading about his hair, and Barbie helped us burn some of the calories from all the food we've eaten lately. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actress Amy Fields. Amy is best known for her role as "Jodi Schote" in the film Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers. She's also appeared in films like A Killing Affair and Leader of the Band. We were also joined by Jeff Hayes, author of the book "Sleepaway Camp: Making the Movie and Reigniting the Campfire." Get your copy now at 1984 Publishing! https://youtu.be/NPmAEqlzKqE?si=V2l08-uzUXVkJ5-A

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Montez Ford. Montez is best known as one-half of the tag team The Street Profits. He's also a former WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion, WWE Raw Tag Team Champion and NXT Tag Team Champion. During the show he discussed how his military background prepared him to be a professional wrestler, being able to travel with his wife Bianca Belair, and how he hopes The Street Profits can get back on track in the coming year. See Montez Ford on Dec. 6 when WWE SmackDown comes to Target Center in Minneapolis!During the rest of the show we discussed the pros and cons of Santa Claus grabbing you by the junk, Ton described what his mother's bedroom was like when he was a child, and we coughed and wheezed all over everything. Even our deathbeds can't keep us off the air! https://youtu.be/lTHOGIKjQq0?si=VWWign8S8Aod_oyB

Check Playlist During this episode we celebrated the 20-year anniversary of the True Punks Do Electro, spoke with author Daniel Bukszpan about the book Rush at 50 and author Martin Popoff about the book Judas Priest: Album by Album, and discussed the differences between AI and rapper T.I. Turns out, they can both help you with whatever you like!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Dave Wanless. Dave is best known as the founder and singer of the band Sven Gali. Formed in 1987, Sven Gali is best known for hits like Under the Influence and Love Don't Live Here Anymore. They were also nominated for two Juno Awards in 1993. The latest Sven Gali album Bombs and Battlescars is available now! https://youtu.be/dfTSHHNnWEc?si=nsrGE84cro6bzfb1

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with bassist Tony Levin. Tony is best known as a member of King Crimson. He's also played with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Tom Waits, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Paul Simon, John Lennon and countless others. During the show he discussed his latest album Bringing it Down to the Bass, his memories of working on Alice Cooper's Welcome to My Nightmare album, and his new band with Steve Vai, BEAT. See BEAT on Nov. 4 at the State Theatre in Minneapolis!During the rest of the show we discussed Ozzy Osbourne going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, argued over whether or not a punch in the nose counts as a trick when going door to door for Halloween, and shared tips with our older listeners about good posture. Public radio is a young man's game! https://youtu.be/AGdUlRRQm4Y?si=qCKNtF2_26q_V4xG

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Steve Hill. Steve is known as one of Canada's most-prolific guitarists. He's also a Juno Award winner. His new album Hanging on a String is available now! https://youtu.be/o6BKIwGDlBY?si=9NJ2DCy_MmBK04FY

Check Playlist This was a special Halloween episode of The Five Count! During the show we played our favorite Halloween tunes, tried to scare up some cash for the KMSU Pledge Drive, and talked a lot about pudding. Happy Halloween!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actor Sean Kanan. Sean is best known for his role as "Mike Barnes" in the film The Karate Kid Part III and the TV show Cobra Kai. He's also starred on the TV shows General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. We were also joined by his wife, Emmy-award winning TV producer Michele Kanan. Their new book "Way of the COBRA Couples" is available now! https://youtu.be/cY_UIJclv9I?si=bmPOGknFUBjlVDSI

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Russ Taff. Russ is best known as a former member of The Imperials and The Gaither Vocal Band. He's also won numerous Grammy Awards and is a three-time inductee of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. During the show he discussed his early days in the music business, how his faith has helped through the ups and downs of his career, and his new album Cover Story. Look for it soon!During the rest of the show we told some old man jokes, Dustin admitted that he's only seen the movie E.T. once, and Ton decided to start a career in stand-up comedy. What's the deal with airplane food? https://youtu.be/45ObFqeM3_c?si=ndgUITO_P3-cjnRb