Best Q106.5 (KCQQ FM Podcasts (2025)

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Earl Falconer of UB40 7:42

11M ago7:42

7:42

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Rickey Medlocke 12:30

1y ago12:30

12:30

Rickey Medlocke has been with Lynyrd Skynyrd from its very inception, and yet was NOT inducted with the band into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Rickey addresses that, plus you'll hear the story of how Rickey's grandfather, "Shorty," influenced a very popular Lynyrd Skynyrd song and wrote a hit for Blackfoot...forty years before the song's release…

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Comedian Drew Lynch 10:40

1y ago10:40

10:40

Drew Lynch auditioned for season 10 of America's Got Talent in 2015. After the live audition, Howie Mandel hit the golden buzzer to send him straight to the quarterfinals! Lynch also battles a stuttering problem, which came on at the age of 21. He addresses that and more in today's Bonus BlockBy Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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Michael Bluestein of Foreigner 11:05

1y ago11:05

11:05

Foreigner is bringing their Farewell Tour to Vibrant Arena in Moline on March 3rd. Mark Manuel caught up with Michael Bluestein of Foreigner. He's been their keyboardist since 2008 and, in addtion to Foreigner has ALSO worked with Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) and Boz Scaggs. What's it like touring with a band like Foreigner? What's his favorite song …

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Josephine Rose Roberts (Rock Of Ages) 4:47

1+ y ago4:47

4:47

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel will host the greatest rock band ever assembled for Broadway – Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band. This band of Rock Star musicians and lead singers from the original cast wowed audiences with electrified performances of the 5-time Tony Award nominated show for over seven years, and now you can enjoy them in a thrilling concert o…

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David Koechner From "Anchorman" and "The Office" 13:22

2y ago13:22

13:22

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Mark Manuel Talks With Marie Osmond 15:43

2y ago15:43

15:43

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Mark Manuel Talks With Toto's David Paich 10:43

2+ y ago10:43

10:43

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Mark Talks With Carrot Top About Vegas Residencies, Props, and "Just For Men" 11:11

3y ago11:11

11:11

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Comedian Dusty Slay - "The Standups" on Netflix 9:33

3+ y ago9:33

9:33

Dusty Slay’s NEW half-hour comedy special is featured in season 3 of THE STANDUPS - streaming NOW on NETFLIX.By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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A Chat With The Authors Of "Eerie Quad Cities"...Just In Time For Halloween 12:51

3+ y ago12:51

12:51

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."By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - 6-4-21 3:17

4y ago3:17

3:17

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - What Are Teaser Bets? 4:13

4y ago4:13

4:13

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QC River Bandits Owner Dave Heller - What To Expect This Season And Players To Watch 6:10

4y ago6:10

6:10

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Brian Bennett (Betfred Sports) - Cubs, Cardinals, and the Over-Under on Aaron Leaving Green Bay 7:55

4y ago7:55

7:55

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Donnie Baker From The Bob & Tom Show - Why Was He Upset On B&T? 4:20

4y ago4:20

4:20

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Betfred Sports' Bryan Bennett - Spread, Money, and Total 6:15

4y ago6:15

6:15

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - What Is A Parlay And How Do I Do it? 3:27

4y ago3:27

3:27

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - NCAA Final Four Odds And More! 5:57

4y ago5:57

5:57

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - Spring Football and the College Basketball Tournament 5:27

4y ago5:27

5:27

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - Iowa/Illinois Chances In The Big 10 Tournament 4:50

4y ago4:50

4:50

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - Iowa, Illinois, and Iowa State In The NCAA Tourney? 5:36

4y ago5:36

5:36

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - Do the Hawkeyes have a chance against Ohio State? Illini? 4:14

4y ago4:14

4:14

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - College Football Is Back...in February?! 3:33

4+ y ago3:33

3:33

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports on Illini, the "Big Game," and that streaker - 2-12-21 5:46

4+ y ago5:46

5:46

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports On Everything "Big Game" - 2-5-21 6:30

4+ y ago6:30

6:30

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RIP Dustin Diamond: Funny Story About Elizabeth Berkley And Saved By The Bell 3:45

4+ y ago3:45

3:45

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports talks Hawkeyes, Illini, Drake, and OT in the "Big Game" 4:20

4+ y ago4:20

4:20

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Betfred Sports' Bryan Bennett Talks McGregor, Poirier, Packers, Bucs, Chiefs, Bills, And Props! 6:26

4+ y ago6:26

6:26

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports Talks Divisional Playoffs - 1-15-21 6:18

4+ y ago6:18

6:18

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Steve Byrne Talks About His New Movie, "The Opening Act" 7:18

4+ y ago7:18

7:18

"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.By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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David Coverdale Of Whitesnake 10:41

5y ago10:41

10:41

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."By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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Robert Lamm of Chicago 12:33

5y ago12:33

12:33

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...By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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Carmine Appice - Ronnie James Dio Tribute "Monsters And Heroes" 12:28

5y ago12:28

12:28

Legendary drummers and brothers, Carmine and Vinny Appice, have released a video to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of Ronnie James DioBy Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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Jim Peterick - Ides Of March, Survivor, .38 Special 9:03

5y ago9:03

9:03

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...By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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Rick Wills - Bass Player With Foreigner 14:59

5y ago14:59

14:59

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Former Chicago Bear Dan "The Danimal" Hampton 20:49

5+ y ago20:49

20:49

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"Happy" From HAIRBALL, Stupid Criminals, Joke Of The Day, And Guinea Pig Ice Cream 14:35

5+ y ago14:35

14:35

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Ronnie Platt of KANSAS, Thoughts On "The Beer Money Kid," Joke Of The Day, And More! 13:32

5+ y ago13:32

13:32

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Woody Trauffer Of The Spoonbills On Getting Inducted To The QC Blues HOF 9:51

6y ago9:51

9:51

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Craig Ferguson (comedian and former "Late, Late Show" host) 8:10

6+ y ago8:10

8:10

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Robby Krieger of the Doors 7:48

7y ago7:48

7:48

Mark Manuel talks with Robby Krieger of the Doors...who has an interesting Quad City connection...By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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BONUS BLOCK: Danielle Rudd from Ballards Resort 4:30

7y ago4:30

4:30

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...By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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BONUS BLOCK: Ronnie Platt of Kansas 3-16-18 8:35

7y ago8:35

8:35

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...By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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BONUS BLOCK: Ronnie Romero of Rainbow 6:28

7y ago6:28

6:28

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...By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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BONUS BLOCK: Dr Demento And John Cafiero Interview 8:52

7+ y ago8:52

8:52

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BONUS BLOCK: David Cassidy Interview 6:31

7+ y ago6:31

6:31

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!By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

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BONUS BLOCK: The Legendary Night People 7:56

7+ y ago7:56

7:56

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!By Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)