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Sean McPherson of City Cast Twin Cities tests our knowledge of backing bands and offers up the best bars to watch the World Series (GO BREW CREW), plus author Patrick Strait (44 yo, 6'1") tries out for the Timberwolves (yes the basketball team) and breaks down getting posterized, his "Rudy" moment and more. Plus, we crown a champion in our GITM One Hit Wonders 80s Edition Bracket. Originally aired Wednesday, October 21, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All that time watching Grey's Anatomy pays off for St. Paul Superman. Drinking and flamingos don't mix. WOLVES BACK! Originally aired Wednesday, October 21, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dive into what was actually wrong with the 80s, plus set the final match up for the GITM Bracket One Hit Wonders 80s Edition (producer's note - vote COME ON EILEEN at 651 422 7625) and WTF Fletcher's edition featured bird smugglers, bad teachers and burlesque... Waffle House style. Originally aired Tuesday, October 20, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We all get Stoned. Fuel price wars... it's a gas. Steve's '91 Hrbek ulcer flares up. Originally aired October 20, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dive into foods that are so tasty we cannot figure out how to say them correctly. Plus it's complete madness in the GITM Bracket - One Hit Wonders: 80s Edition and if your coffee shop is closed, it's open at the wrong time. Originally aired Monday, October 19, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thanksgiving airfare this year makes us want to take a road trip. Music producer Andrew Watt is stealing all the fun gigs. Train-nado sounds pretty intense. Originally aired on Gorman in the Morning on Monday, October 19, 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BIG upset in the our One Hit Wonder 80s Edition Tourney completely blows up Steve's bracket. Plus Brian Eggert of Deep Focus Review runs down Digger, Whalefall and the movie he puts ahead of The Odyssey for the best of 2026. And the top horror movie from the year you were born and the ones that still give you goosebumps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mysterious Beer Fairy saves Summit Brewing. Tesla rolls out FLYING CAR! AND THE ROAD TO THE WORLD SERIES GOES THRU WISCONSIN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Harmston talks Brewers, snits and barndominiums plus Mickey knocked out in the early rounds of the GITM Bracket One Hit Wonders: 80s Edition and we decode all those dings you hear on an airplane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have a limited time to get stoned on hemp drinks... but a lot of time to listen to new Stones. A confusing Waymo update and we learn the value of an empty box. Also GO BREW CREW! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean McPherson of City Cast Twin Cities puts us to the test on music videos, plus we roll out the seeds in our GITM BRACKET: One Hit Wonders 80s Edition and we need flight attendants to get on board with our airplane protocols. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AND YOU WONDER WHY OUR SCHOOLS ARE FALLING APART?!?! (looking at you Macalaster). Woman finds herself in a Walking Dead scenario at Urgent Care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some medical mysteries are pretty easy to crack, we run down some of the simplest conditions to diagnosis from doctors and learn that apples are not a great form of contraception, plus pulling off prank call is still possible and we chat chasing dreams and what to do when you actually catch them with JASON SCHOMMER! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BREAKING! Bounce Houses are the new fine art (at least in Iowa). Hot take from movie producers: The Beatles are a big deal! Advice from the people behind new A.I. tech - smoke 'em if you got 'em. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robert Smith talks about his less than stellar experience at the Super Dome, whether or not now is a good time for a bye week and what the team is focused on in the locker room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We run down things we can't stop recommending that are under $200, plus who really deserves to be in your bed and author GILLIAN GAAR on what it was like to be in Seattle when gunge was grabbing the attention of the entire country, how the bands dealt with this attention and her new book Grunge: The Story of the Music that Redefined Rock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Stones. Old Art Heist. Ancient method to cut grass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jonny Loquasto on taking the hockey out of fighting on the ice, controversial takes on The Beach Boys and The Monkees and discovering The Jerky Boys. Plus year over year Halloween trends and what Amazon really thinks about you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Intruder on the runway (tell 'em we said psss psss psss). Brian May walks back the whole "done with touring" deal for Queen. Hysteria meets Goo at GCA next spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rank You Very Much featured travel tips for Nic Cage WHO IS IN MINNESOTA! Plus strange words for unstrange things and host of Viking Hit Sam Ekstrom with what to except from the OBJ signing, the odds we'll see JJ on the field this week and why this team needs to stop letting Will the Thrill score ALL their points. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mr. Cage goes to Paisley Park. Aerosmith back in action. Clear the runway... a whole plane needs to go potty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean McPherson brings us song titles in other words for music trivia. Plus, the best smelling cities in the country and celebs that everyone adores... except you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take me to the River of Lime Scooters. George Harrison's picture book. And the worst time to mix up someone's name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get into purchases we made as adults just because we were denied as kids... and it ranged from NBA season tickets to Pop Tarts (and that's all from one person) plus your step by step guide to surviving a surprise encounter with quicksand and WTF Ryder's Edition featured nuts, pumpkins and unlicensed palmetto berries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IT'S A (grease) TRAP! Roger Waters' (kid) coming to MN. Downtown Minneapolis needs a (potty) break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get some questionable parenting tips from Gorman and Fletcher, the breakfast and dinner advice that's hard to digest (insert rimshot) and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols on how going to a Chelsea game postponed the bands tour in 2025, the drug that turned him into a guitar player and what he really thinks about John Lydon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BREAKING - Phil Collins is only 5'6"... and is finally over Paul McCartney pointing that out. Tony Romo officially funemployed. Turns out the reason Seattle has such a great music scene is they draw inspiration from their "spider season." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Running Back and NFL Analyst Robert Smith runs down the odd encounters he's had with people mid-arrest, how he missed out on meeting Prince and what Minnesota needs to think about adding to the roster to fire up their offense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Band names FOR THE WIN during Beat the Jock, what happens when you Esty Witch is a little TOO good and their job and Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick is selling off instruments, we'll get into the collections you need to sell before you're gone (and a pretty funny prank from beyond the grave). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The sperm whale on a mission. Bears find a gift of food that someone thoughtfully left in a car. Wild stick it to Nashville with a win to open the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After an Oakdale hunter has a dangerous encounter with an EMU?!?! we rank wild animals that frighten us but aren't really threatening in Rank You Very Much. Plus Hot Pockets has broken their social contract and Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom on the McCarthy trade, why this team needs to stockpile wins now and Brian Flores looking to get his revenger against Miami. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coolest Things Made in Minnesota are all pretty awesome, but we have some fun branding ideas. The 3,485 things that all had to fall perfectly into place for Flydubai FZ1073 to land safely. And "haircut roulette" is our new favorite form of gambling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City Cast Twin Cities Host Sean McPherson delivers a ton of music trivia about the year 1996 and we relive Lollapalooza (which Steve forgot his band played) plus the Greek Freak is scared of iguanas and food myths we just aren't buying anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Vikon! Robert Smith talks about why two outta three is enough for Meatloaf, but not for an NFL team, why JJ McCarthy's career is far from over and why his isn't willing to jinx the team's Sunday match up by calling it a sure thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Radio signals in space mean only one thing... the aliens can't wait to rock out with us. Budget friendly way to get your fill of Oasis. And can you get away with going 50 mph over the speed limit if the reason is McDonald's breakfast? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into Gen Alpha slang and realize it's no too different from our own... and that the kids are on to something with a couple of phrases. Plus WTF features dirty water, cat protests and either really good or really bad parenting depending on your point of view. And KARE 11's JOHN ZEIGLER on why meteorologist love chaos, what the upside is of having an unusual number of hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean and what an El Nino winter REALLY means for ice fishing this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stop peeing on Mt Everest, guys! Nirvana can smoke whatever where ever they want... even on MTV. Naked on a scooter is no way to fight boredom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We run down condescending phrases that make our skin crawl (and we a plead guilty to using some of these) plus what's the tipping protocol if you pick up your food after your DoorDasher crashes and pro tips from bartenders, lawyers and retail workers on spotting liars, cheats and thieves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ALL ABOARD (Ozzy voice)... the Green Line Extension FINALLY has an opening date. Dolly Parton appearing on new U2 song. And Will the Thrill kicks the Vikings record to 3-0. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears on making music with someone you grew up with, how the band's lyrics changed over the years and why he doesn't want to write a memoir when his 91 year old mother is still around, plus Double or Nothing Wisconsin Style and some musicians should keep the guitar on at all times... the Boss is one of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pine Cones for Ca$h! Send your Trash Panda to Raccoon Boot Camp and "Look Ma! Your favorite... Nirvana!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rank You Very Much features the best movies of 1986 (besides Ferris Bueller) with comic Andrew Schingen. Plus what to do with the goofballs that want to hug people the first time they meet them and host of Vikings Hit SAM EKSTROM previews this weeks match up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How EVs are like soccer. Brace yourself for new U2. And we're gonna need you to accept our cookies. ACCEPT THEM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We follow SEAN McPHERSON of City Cast Twin Cities thru a round of music trivia and learn something new about crows. Plus sights that are real AND unbelievable at the same time, everything from nuclear submarines to spaceships buzzing by with a sonic boom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Measles and Darkwing Duck, both ready for their come back moments! Public bathrooms that are nicer than some NYC apartments, now open and the worst birthday present ever is a sink hole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Running Back Robert Smith talks what a 9-3 win can do for a team's morale even when they don't score a touch down, why a winless Tampa Bay team is still a legitimate threat and who is the game's GOAT running back (Ryder approves of this answer). Originally Aired: September 23, 2026. Sponsored by Acme Tools with stores in Plymouth and Eagan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First step in trying to fake your own death... stock up on wigs. Plus Gen Z's job interview mistake is not bringing tomato soup. And WTF Fletcher's Edition feature fake dental records, fake hoses, and real bees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CONTACT HAS BEEN MADE WITH BAT GIRL! Fake Records = Real Money. Drink enough Hard Mountain Dew and we're sure you'll see Big Foot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Extreme Maggie Faris joined the show and we think we learned which way the horse shoe above your door should point for good luck, plus what happens when your allergic to everything... even Benadryl and several money making schemes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The kids are better than alright... they're helping people get thru the flooding in New Richland. Sting is not worried about AI taking his job. And Brian Flores ruined Ben Johnson's Sunday. SKOL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bop It, Mouse Trap and one you love to hate are up for induction into the Toy HOF this year, plus some long over due picks. The best white noise machine is just gibberish baseball announcers and BRIAN EGGERT of Deep Focus Review on why the new Resident Evil movie is way better than the last eight times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Monsoonal Moisture" would look good on a t-shirt. Lenny and his leather pants are Kenough for Mattel. And The Browns owners recognize Cleveland Rocks much harder than it plays football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trash Panda, Cuffing Season and Yacht Rock are some of the 1400 words Merriam Webster added for 2026. Turns out the kids could use some guidance in debauchery, and Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM with a preview of the match up against Da Bears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get ready to pick up the pace on HWY 280! Ozzy's big final show coming to theaters for everyone who didn't make it to Birmingham last summer. And one Council Member in Cleveland is a fan of satire and large bodies of water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Color Tinted Music Trivia with Sean of City Cast Twin Cities this week, plus why Amazon deliver might need to change their trucks from blue and gray to hi-vis orange and your picks for underrated solo activities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnesotan sold a lot of weed in during the first year of legal recreational weed. Bob Dylan will put out a box set with over 300 never release recordings. Mankato PD just made your "Flower Daddy" loyalty card useless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We learned we could out run a T. Rex... as long as the stay at walking pace, plus a decontamination, defecation and donuts in WTF this week and what you shouldn't over share with AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State wide ban on cell phones in schools proposed, Oasis plan to load up on cash in 2027 with another tour (including US dates) and turns out the key to a successful art heist is an electric knife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into things you're good at... but your skills are still WAY behind anyone who is great (turns out this applies to a LOT of bar activities), plus the left-handers can't catch a break... and this time it's iPhone's fancy new gadget with a right-handed bias. And the Vikon Robert Smith on yesterday's win over the Packers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ViKon! Robert Smith on Minnesota's huge comeback over Green Bay, what needs to happen to get another win over division rival Chicago (who put up 59 pts this week ) and why watching from a seat with fellow fans feels different than being on the field during big moments. Originally Aired: September 14, 2026. Sponsored by Acme Tools with stores in Plymouth and Eagan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minneapolis missing the point of driverless cars, movie fanatics can't get enough of Matt Damon on a boat and sound the Gjallarhorn, Vikings open the season with a win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have one really tight round of State Fair Food Price is Right plus one of the great Barguments: Corn Dog vs Pronto Pup. And Comic Jeff Pfoser on breakfast foods, the bands that inspired him to play bass and ACME's Funniest Person in the Twin Cities Contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fear not, you're clear to eat lettuce again! David Byrne concert film in the works and a winner has been declared in FAT MARMOT WEEK! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gorman tips us off to both freakishly tall and unusually short musicians, plus why 6'3" is not exactly ideal for playing drums. And a "moral victory" in State Fair Food Price is Right. And Author Steven Hyden on his new book about The Strokes and 21st Century Rock Bands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shakopee wants music fans to KEEP IT DOWN OVER THERE! Best reason to head to St. Louis is an Ozzy Osbourne bobble head. Word to the wise - grind your own coffee beans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a woman described a bat trying to burrow in her mouth while she slept, we get into other horrible ways to wake up, plus the return of State Fair Food Price is Right and WTF features Squeezing, Petting and Plunging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BREAKING - Summer was HOTTTT! Netflix getting serious about some funny people with release of comedy documentaries in October. Take your 36 toasted inches and shove it, Subway! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI learning to kill your weeds. Get ready to learn about a ton of planets (still not bringing Pluto back). Plus Lions (maybe?) Tigers (at Target Field) and Bears (oh my!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beer thieves... photo album snoops, fan hogs and more rude house guests. Plus another battle in the Twin Cities Civil War see the West make up some ground and comic Mike Brody drops in to talk about Iowa, choppy ferry boat rides and Minneapolis punk bands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turns out we ALL let the dogs out... at least when driving. It's another ART HEIST!! And AI trying to figure out what a car honk sounds like is our favorite robot news of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To kick off the Great Minnesota Sweat Together we ranked our favorite State Fair foods that are good for just three bites, plus Iowa kids brining their A game in the Mom Calling Competition and Comedian, Musician, Passable English Speaker DAVE HILL drops before Greg Norton's show at The Parkway Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Soundgarden x Seahawks for NFL Season Opener. Don't worry.. Pennywise will return in 27 years. Twins hope to rack up some wins when the face the Pope's team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We remember Dolly Parton, a true 1 of 1. Plus Sean McPherson with a Grand round of music trivia, the West makes a comeback in Twin Cities Civil War and we dig into your hidden talents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twins pitcher has an immaculate inning. One meteorologist can't keep it together and it's contagious. Tributes to a true 1 of 1, Dolly Parton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've got you covered with cooking hacks you'll need when you can't get to a kitchen, plus albums that would be perfect if you just dropped one song (we've got Andy Summers in our sites) and WTF features an Uber driver who deserves five stars, some really advanced Middle Schoolers and bad dog walking protocols. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Game on for S'MORES in the BWCA. GNR fans and biologist name newly discovered snake after Slash. Pro-tup, don't mess with a bear if you don't know Karate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People claim they've never faked sick to get out of work or school and Steve tells what it's like to have one of the only jobs where you can't do get away with that. Plus we roll out new KQ T-shirts and imaging the huddles trading people at work (which isn't something that only happens to pro athletes). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spiderman is everywhere this weekend. Walmart is holding back on the drumsticks. Loons get a W thanks to baby magic on the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into even more origin stores for your strange workplace rules (Jail is not an excused absence, CARRIE!!!) plus Delaware is winning the sandwich game and Brian Eggert previews The End of Oak Street, Tony, ACME vs Coyote and more coming to theaters. Originally aired Friday, August 21, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just when someone was trying to ruin your sandwich with alfalfa sprouts, E Coli saves the day! 208 boys showing up the 763 boys and the 320 boys. And BREAKING, concert tickets are really expensive... but we still keep going to shows. Originally aired on Gorman in the Morning on Friday, August 21, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comic Pearl Rose joined the show for Rank You Very Much and we learned that everyone has stepped in it when we ranked Most Dangerous Places to Go Barefoot (turns out it's a room full of comedians), plus what we learned about KFC and bears and our wish list for concert promoters who what to fill their shows with Gen X fans. Originally aired Thursday, August 20, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get ready for racing on HWY 280! Plus the first Chucky sighting of the season. And Lynx put Golden State to bed, night night. Originally aired August 20, 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The interwebs are divided over NA beer on the job, would you think twice if you ER cracked open a Non-Alcoholic Beer? Plus the workplace rules that happened because just one person doesn't understand the Popcorn button and why we're all avoiding trips to Scandinavian cities besides Oslo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before The Flannel and the Fury tour launches next month, Liz Phair talks to Steve Gorman about the Midwest feeling Minneapolis and Chicago share, how painting and crafting a guitar solo feel the same and going to her first rock show with friends vs her first concert with her parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hack to get into the State Fair FOR FREE! Tribute to Frank Beard and details on new Oasis Documentary. Plus a Fantasy Football League punishment you should steal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into the rules your workplace has because of one person who kept calling in sick on Boxing Day (thanks Peterson!) plus WTF featured three times people couldn't believe their eyes and writer Steven Hyden joins the show to talk about his new book Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of The Strokes (and Rock 'n' Roll), why a trendy t-shirt can elevate a band and how you can celebrate his birthday with him and Gorman at the Turf Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnesotans wanna see Good Sport! Why art heists are our favorite crime and hot tip for anyone in Matchbox 20, stay 10 feet away from Rob Thomas at all times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you live in Minnesota he's popped up in your social media feed and if you're lucky it's with a Get to Know short video about your town, Bryan Clapper chats first concerts, being a teenager over seas and getting writers block because Pequot Lakes is just too awesome. Plus when did you run into a celebrity and make things awkward, and we run down your best clever insults. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rumours about Rumours in a new Fleetwood Mac book. Petty revenge on Becky from the HOA and star crossed call signs in the Phoenix Sky Harbour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We look into the future and see that pickleball, Dubai chocolate and vape pens are the asbestos of the year 2026, a win from a Rosevillian keeps the East in latest battle of Twin Cities Civil War and Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM previews the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnesota is starting to un-Flock. Turns out those blood suckin' mosquitos are picky too and lots of corny moments in Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chat parental bans on crossing busy roads, non-existent traffic that still pisses people off and playing in a cover band with Chris, plus the West makes a slight comeback in Twin Cities Civil War and Rank You Very Much featured the best 90s albums covers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You already know the Minnesota State Fair is the best, but Yelp has some interesting picks for the rest of the top 3. Plus one petty Pistons fan and a McWedding in the works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean of City Cast Twin Cities and Trivia Mafia put Steve and Fletcher to the test on rock songs that add a some world flavor with lyrics in other languages, plus the East Metro strengthens their lead in Twin Cities Civil War in a round that goes all the way to a tie breaker and find out if your favorite sequel make the cut in a list of Best Sequels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're all voting and going to movie theaters! Plus Rush make plans to invade the Sphere in 2027 and KOC decides to play QB whisperer to someone new. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bootsy discusses making music, focusing on mental health and why he was so cocky as a teenager in James Brown's band. Plus WTF was one long joyride and the strangest places you've gotten some shut eye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get your democracy on during Primaries in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Brad Pitt's new life hack is moderation for everything from AI To Zinfandel. And your permission slip to just do tequila shots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Katzner is hosting Bonus Joy, a variety show and he will do anything to sell the place out, plus why bands should only tour the Midwest and Tip prompts going to far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scooter overload in Downtown, Rock Fantasy Camp Grunge edition in the works and the cheat code for being underdressed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally recorded July 15, 2026: Steve Gorman and Sex Pistols' Steve Jones go deep on their love of the World Cup and discuss the injury that sidelined last year's tour, the youthful energy that Frank Carter brings to the Anarchy in the U.K. tour and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.