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Hosted by Mark Bland, The Q is a current affairs and pop culture show with a political twist. Weekly the guys interview actors, writers, artist and a revolving cast of characters to bring you multiple views of some of the most controversial and engaging topics of our time.
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Mar 9, 2024

On this episode of the show, Courtney Dowdall and Roy Kasten join the show to discuss the problems with local radio station KDHX in St. Louis. 

First up Roy and Courtney sit in with Mark Bland and Jason Kull to discuss the problems that have been happening in St. Louis Community Radio Station KDHX 88.1. Since 2019 it seems things have not been going swimmingly at the station. Many VOLUNTEER DJ's and station members have been fired or left after dealing with the head of the station Kelly Wells and Board head Gary Pierson over decision being made on behalf the volunteers without their consent. Mark has his own story of merit that shows making bad decisions has been part of the station for years, but this new decision seems to be attacking the very fabric of what makes the station work and tick!

Next up Super tuesday 2024 came and went with a whimper. As expected, Trump continues to make other criminals who haven't done their crimes yet, feel good about themselves. Noted that Nikki Haley dropped out of the race after winning Vermont (which should be a red flag for Trump) but not before refusing to endorse him...and going as far as to label him a loser. 

Finally, what are some of your bad habits that you think others notice? Well a study was done to tell us about some eating and food habits that turn others off a lot! Slurping your soup....eating off someone elses plate? Plus remember those old infomercials and the exercise equipment they were always hawking to everyone? Well there is a story that popped up and sent Mark and Jason down memory lane...come join them for the ride! 

Mar 1, 2024

On this episode of the The QNow,  Jonathan May shows back up and we decide to break down everything going on in the world around us.

 First of Donald Trump has been a very bad boy and has now had punishments handed down to him financially. Unfortunately Trump feels that he doesn't have to pay those and it said that he's only going to pay $100 million of the 400 plus million that he deserves to pay. The gentleman talk about Donald Trump and his current indictments.

 Next up there's a crazy story coming out of Kansas City about a group of friends who had a football playoff party, then one of them decided to go to bed and the other three ended up dead in the freezing cold in their backyard. What killed the three men is still a question that everybody is discussing. Also how do you not notice your friends dead in your backyard for a couple of days? Mark, Jason and Jonathan break this down and discuss.

 Finally we have another tournament of pop culture after we took a break. This week's tournament is the best board games ever! Did your favorite board game make the list? Did the one that you thought was going to move forward move  forward as you expected? All this and much more on the newest episode.

Feb 23, 2024

On this episode of the Qnow, Randi McCallian joins to discuss her running for US Congress and the issues inside of Mo district 8 where she would represent if she should win later this year. 

Also Jenna roberson returns for more fun and torture, plus a new Ranker Review game where the guys (and gal) break down the best Cartoon theme songs of all time. Did your favorite make the list? Is another song more deserving? Find out who reigns supreme! 

Finally, Trump is a problem but it seems he keep making his own issues even worse. Mark Bland and Jason Kull discuss Trump, the FBI issues and the Joe Biden impeachment! 

Feb 15, 2024

Marcus Boston is back just in time for the finale of the Tournament of Pop Culture: Cops, robbers, Spies and Assassins bracket!

First up, Marcus comes back to let Mark and everyone know that he is definitely not dating any white women anymore. This comes on the heels of Mark asking Marcus about black culture and how they view black men dating or marrying white women. Mark noticed that many famous black men have white wives and he was curious as to how others view this in black culture. 

Next, The KC Chiefs have become Super Bowl champions...but this didn't stop some people from committing a mass shooting at their parade. Mark, Jason and Marcus discuss the gun isssues in our society and how to fix these things. When shootings are happening at celebrations, you know the country is currently spiraling out of control. 

Then its time to move onto the finale of the tournament of pop culture. The guys have 4 movies that are in the finale. After 64 movies went toe to toe for who stands tall, these men will figure out who reigns supreme. 

Finally, When marcus comes on, Mark needs to figure out why he has so much trouble in the dating world. So Mark asks some Am I the A-Hole questions to both Jason and Marcus to figure out how they process some issues are having and maybe open up a path to figuring out Marcus once and for all. 

Feb 8, 2024

On this episode of The QNow Elad Gross and Maddox join us to discuss stalkers and the Missouri general election! Plus Jenna Roberson joins us again. 

First up elad gross is running for Missouri attorney general and he decides to stop by the QNow for a quick conversation about the election and his plans for the state of Missouri. Elad also breaks down the drama that he was involved in with his former opponent Sarah Unsicker and how he became a spy for the Israeli government (according to her). Plus we find out what kind of hobbies Elad has! 

Next up our host Mark is a huge fan of this viral Sensation from the early days of the internet. Maddox and his takes have taking his website "The Best Page in the Universe" and turned him into a sensation. Coming up in the early days it was difficult for people to get noticed but not for Maddox. Since then Fame has brought him stalkers and issues that he didn't expect. He sits down with our hosts to discuss his life and some of the pitfalls. Plus his new documentary about those pitfalls and bad people. 

Finally we have our last week of the tournament of pop culture. We have broken down cop movies and Robber movies and assassin movies... And finally we have our spy movies. What do you consider a good spy movie? Did your movie make the cut? Do you think we got it wrong on a choice? Tune in and find out who makes the Final Four in our championship next show! 

Feb 2, 2024

On this episode of the QNow we welcome back our friend Andy Echele. And Andy comes back to the show at the perfect time.

 First of Mark is having some issues with some local businesses. So Mark decides to tell the story of what happened and explain to people that they don't have to put up with these types of treatment when they are spending their hard-earned money and being clients of these companies. Mark also brings up a national company that he's been having problems with this year and how they are poorly handling their customer service.

 Next up is the tournament of Pop Culture (week number three)  of the cops, robbers, assassins and spies tournament. 2 weeks have already gone by and now we are up to some of the most dangerous individuals that we've seen in movies yet. Plus there is a moment that is historical in the history of the Q show and it comes courtesy of our guest Andy. Did your movie make it, or did something make you unhappy when you heard that it was on the list... Tune in and find out who won!

 Finally middle-aged is a suffer of a lot of people and Mark has a list of questions that he has to ask Andy and Jason to find out if they officially our middle aged yet. Play along with us and see how many of these you can attribute to yourself. All this and much more on the new Qnow,

Feb 1, 2024

On this episode Jenna Roberson joins Mark Bland and Jason Kull to discuss the ROBBERS section of the TOPC (tournement of pop culture) and politics. 

First up news comes whipping in that it seems some senators and representatives from the State of Missouri House decided to submit articles to incorporate Mutal Combat/Dueling as a way to solve issues at the state level. Mark, being a Prowrestler, and Jason being, not republican, know that this is not a good way to handle these things but are all about it if that's what republicans want to solve their issues. 

Second, the world is being ripped apart in Texas at the border and the governor of the state is threatening the Federal government that it will not remove razor wire from the Rio Grande. We discuss all the aspects of this and if it will lead to war or fighting.

Next up Is the tournament of pop culture. This weeks bracket from the Cops, Robbers, Assassins and Spies TOPC is the Robbers section! Movies where robbery is the focus, but what movie stands to win...well tune in and find out! 

Finally, a ton of time has passed since 100 years ago. There were predictions that people made in 1924 about what life in 2024 would be like. Well we have a list of them on this episode and we are gonna break them down and find out how close to true some of those predictions were. Flying Cars maybe? How bout Jetson styled auto meals cooked to perfection and immediate....well we all know the truth about that. But find out what blew our teams mind when it came to the predictions. 

 

Jan 19, 2024

Jonathan May has returned on this episode of The Q to Grace us with his amazing comedic abilities. 

First up is the Iowa caucus for 2024 and our friend Donald Trump has easily won a red state where we obviously knew he was going to win. But what does this mean for America and all of us who are watching from the sides. This man has criminal issues and indictments that should hold him off of the ballot but he still continues to campaign and get support. We discussed the Iowa caucus and the future of America between the guys.

 Next up is a tournament of Pop Culture that we didn't expect to have but we have it now. This tournament is based off of cop movies. Movies like Training Day and Beverly Hills Cop. We take 16 of them and break it down to figure out which movie was the best cop/police movie. Did your favorite movie make the list because Mark definitely did not make this list... so we don't know. But tune in and join the guys as we decide who is the most entertaining and best cop movie.

 Finally there are things that are red flags and people's houses that most of us understand and know. These are unspoken things but when you see them pop up you definitely know that you don't want to be at that house. Mark Bland, Jason Kull and Jonathan May discuss these Oddities and bring some of their own to the table. All this and much more on the newest episode of The Q now.

Jan 13, 2024

On this episode of the QNow Mark Bland and Jason Kull are joined by Keegan Emmert an amazing local St Louis Street magician.

 First up it's obvious the GOP is in disarray because Hunter Biden showed up at their Congressional meeting and decided to leave right before MTG spoke! This left everyone in the building speechless and even the CNN camera's left the event to follow Hunter and his team into the halls with their cameras. Taking the cameras away from the GOP really was the worst thing for them because they didn't get to pretend and put on a show for America. The gentleman discuss.

 Next up we discuss Keegan and where he grew up and a little bit about his background in the game of magic. Keegan asked for the guys to bring a deck of cards so that they were sealed and they knew that he hadn't touched them. He proceeds to discuss his upbringing, a little about his wife and their early year as well as the ability to perform tricks on the fly and how people respond. Next up the guys are treated to getting to see Keegan in full form! 

Finally Mark told Keegan before the show started that there was a special ending to it. Mark found a list of objects that may or may not be able to fit in a human butt. So the question really is "will it fit in a butt"? Download to find out! 

Jan 5, 2024

On this week's episode of the show Jenna Roberson joins us once again to discuss the newly released Epstein list of individuals from the court case. Jenna joins Mark Bland and Jason Kull on this first episode of the 2024 election year.

 First up Mark brings to the table a weird story regarding Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets. Rogers accused Jimmy Kimmel of being on the Epstein list which Jimmy Kimmel did not like. And understandably so when you accuse people of being pedophiles. Kimmel lashed out and tweeted back that he was going to sue Aaron Rodgers and then he needed to watch his mouth. Mark and the guys discussed this topic and that leads to their next attempt.

 Next up our wonderful guests and hosts decide to try and figure out who might be on Epstein's list before they read it. Each of them take turns choosing a name until they have selected three names to be potentially on the list. Do they pick the people you're thinking or are they going after people you don't consider to be a threat for this list? Tune in and find out who they think is on it.

 Finally there are questions that people just feel they can't ask in public. Mark reached out to a bunch of people and ask them for questions that they typically would not ask others in public but are questions that they thought across their minds... And some of the questions are pretty on the spot sensitive and not something you would ask in public. Find out what these guys answered by listening to this new episode of The Q. 

Dec 28, 2023

It's New Years time and it's the last show of the 2023 year! It's been a hell of a rollercoaster ride this year and Mark Bland/Jason Kull do not leave you wanting for more this time around. 

On this last show, Mark and Jason discuss Trump and his constant court battles for his candidacy for president. Many people do not want him in the mix and they have brought it to the Supreme Court of Colorado and Michigan's attention. One decided to bump him from the ballot and the other chicklened out and said nothing. Either way, it seems that Trump has a uphill battle in 2024. This being stated, people are on edge and wondering what 2024 will feel and look like. The guys take the mantle and discuss all of it! 

Next up, what made 2023 special was the trash people. Mark Bland and Jason Kull both took out the trash in their lives in 2023 and made huge changes to their lives! But why? Well mostly because of people and the way they act. So Mark and Jason decided to do a Top 5 Turds of 2023 List! Who made the list, and who did not. Is Trump on the list or did others make a better case for themselves. Listen and find out what made 2023 so terrible to these two! 

Finally in a Hail Mary for 2023, The guys decide to leave you with a great Tournament of pop culture! Best Steven Speilberg Movie was the topic of choice and these guys break down 32 movies to figure out which Speilberg movie stands the test of time and represents him the best...Is it ET or is it something else you weren't thinking about. Well it's about to go down! Find out who won on this last show of the year! 

Dec 21, 2023

Oh it's that time of year again, as the year winds down and we all hunker in for a great winters night called Christmas. And this year the guys welcome Brendan Olson, STL comeidan, to the show to talk about the best comedy christmas movies! 

First up, Trump is a bad boy and has been for some time. Well the Colorado Supreme Court stepped up and states that Donald can not be on the ballot for the upcoming 2024 election year. Of course this immediately made republicans mad and want to take Biden off ballots in states like florida and Texas (go figure). This constant "If you do that, I should do it too" playground childishness is stupid. As dumb as their supporters and followers of his CULT...that's right we think it is a cult at this point. 

Next up the guys decide to do a Ranker Review of the Best Comedy Christmas Movies of all time. There of course were some serious heavyweights on that list including Christmas Story and The Grinch (with Jim Carrey). Did the list hold up...and what Xmas movie that everyone has seen, that Olson did not see and claim he will watch after the show??? Listen and find out...

Finally Brendan had to hit the Hot Seat for 5 questions and the guys finish out the show with some unpopular opinions and discussing their merit in our sensitive world of 2023. All this and much more...plus the entire QNow staff wishes you all a very Merry Christmas. May Santa bring you everything you deserve! 

Dec 16, 2023

On this episode of the show, Marcus Boston is the special guest. And first up we are discussing all the new updates on the Trump Trials and indictments. Jack Smith has petitioned the SCOTUS to rule on Criminal Immunity in the US when a person is President. If this comes back that he has immunity, it could spell tons of trouble and issues moving forward for the USA. Although a slick move, it could present to be problematic. The gents discuss!

Next up is the TOPC: Biggest Jerk in TV and Movie history. They started with 64 bad people and whittled it down to the 4 most curmudgeoned people that could exist in the world of entertainment. Larry Davis, Shooter McGavin, Biff Tannen and Eric Cartman are going to battle it out to see who is the biggest Jerk of them all!

Finally, Mark Bland, Jason Kull and Marcus Boston tackle a email from a listener that ha his tubes tied but his new lady still got pregnant. He is unsure how to handle things moving forward so he reached out and asked for some help from the QNow and the guys are here to oblige. Finally, Mark rips through a few questions that people have sent him the past week to answer! All this and much more in this episode of The QNow!

Dec 7, 2023

Jenna Roberson, Candidate for Missouri State Congress, joins once again to keep these two politicos, Mark Bland and Jason Kull, in check. 

First up, not a week goes by that something stupid doesn't come out the mouth of Donald Trump. This week was no excpetion and along with election deniers having to change their legal tune or end up footing the bill that Trump will never pay...Donald once again pu this foot in his mouth with Sean Hannity. During a live interview on FOX, Trump explained that he would be a dictator for 1 day...closing the borders and drilling for Oil (which we do more now that even during his presidency).  Well this obviously is not sitting well with many because he said he would do the thing everyone is claiming is a bad thing...being a dictator. The exact opposite the beliefs and wishes of the forefathers. So the crew discusses this issue.

Next up is Kevin McCarthy deciding he doesn't want to work in congress anymore. So he is retiring and leaving the other mental geniuses footing the bill. This comes after his disasterous attempts to be a shill for Trump and other election deniers...plus it taking 15 straight votes for his seat as the Speaker of the House. His exit can't come quick enough for the next round of the Tournament of Pop Culture: Biggest Jerk in TV/Movie history....who will join the three others in the final of the ultimate Jerk.

Finally NO STUPID QUESTIONS is a new game that Mark brings to the table for everyone. Some questions are ones that people are typically afraid to ask others simply out of regret or anxiety of how they will be viewed. Well Mark found a place where they love to load up the questions and Mark and team will knock down the answers...and tell everyone...if it is indeed a stupid question or not! 

Nov 30, 2023

We are moving towards  Xmas and with that, there is always room to introduce a new fan of the world of horror...so we are doing that today.

James Dean is fresh off directing his newest film called XXX-mas! Starring one of our own and friend of the show Jonathan May! James is no spring chicken and has been working in and on movies for a while now. A huge horror buff, James joins to talk with Mark Bland and Jason Kull about the production, his costs and address things that Mark brings up regarding other movies in the same vein and how he approached that as he made this movie. 

But before that, Mark and Jason have to talk some politics and this week was great with Hunter Biden stating that he would like to do any depositions or interviews regarding his "crimes" in a public forum. The public aspect made the republicans blush fast and backpedal because everyone can watch and see the things they want to be able to make up and put out there. Instead they now have a person wanting to go public and out them for the bad people they are...and it seems this is becoming the norm. People want to out bad people, especially republicans and their supporters. 

Finally, it is Week three of the TOPC: Biggest TV/Movie Jerks of ALL TIME! We have some heavyweights moving into this weeks bracket, including a recent final four player named George Costanza. What's interesting is that even with a change of topic and focus, the idea of being the lovable jerk is coming through in this competition too. It's what helped get us the Best TV character of All time...and now with some movie charcters in the mix, it's helping us find the people that could move thru. Did Costanza make it through...take a listen and find out! 

Nov 25, 2023

John Kiehne, congressional candidate, joins us for this after Thanksgiving episode. 

First up, it seems that Mark Bland and Jason Kull keep discussing this run up to Trump in 2024. And to do that effectively, they need State house candidate Jenna Roberson to join them and bring a womans touch to so much Trump mansplaining.  And in this case Trump is explaining that he has the bigliest and bestliest rallies and everyone should care about it. Trump keeps stating the lawyers and judges of America are wrong for charging him for doing illegal things and crimes that others go to jail for. 

Next up joins John Kiehne. John is running for congress against Ann Wagner in the St. Louis area. To get the seat in the heavily Red State, John has to get the word out about his policies and politics. John joins to explain that he has a background in Music and tell the guys a littel about his past. Then John sits in for the Hot Seat where people get to know a little better about him and what two foods when put together are just amazing deliciousness in your mouth! Finally, John and crew discuss his policies and politics regarding womens rights and abortions plus much, much more. 

finally the Second week of the Biggest Jerks in TV/Movie history are being run down and this week has some heavyweights that could end up winning the entire tournament. Then again there are a few people that haven't been put into the game yet. Who will reign supreme and who is the biggest jerk of all time...we will all find out! 


Nov 16, 2023

Jonathan May makes his Triumphant return to the QNow and boy do we have some special things to talk about in the world of politics! 

Fresh off making a new horror film for this season coming up, the actor of XXX-mas, joins Mark Bland and Jason Kull to talk about his life, the movie coming up and all the things that go into making Jonathan, well Jonathan! But that is not all...

Markwayne Mullen and Kevin McCarthy finally said the quiet part out loud this week when they went full on mental illness and started trying to physically assault other memebers of congress and even guests to Capitol Hill. First up Markwayne of Oklahoma decided to try and get in the face of a Teamster that was a guest on capitol hill. Evidently the two men had words on SOCIAL MEDIA and the republican just couldn't let Social Media go...so he tried starting a fight in the Senate chamber before being punked by Bernie Sanders and told to act like an adult.  In another section of the Capitol, Kevin McCarthy the whiny former Speaker of the house elbaowed and tried to physically attack another republican because he is mad everyone turned on them. Mark and the guys discuss all of this craziness happening!

Then, for his triumphant return, Mark put together a special Tournament of Pop culture that might become a larger fight. Mark chose 16 people to put up against each other for the title of Biggest/Best Jerk in a movie or TV show. An amazing topic that has a ton of opportunities and people that can be thrown into the mix coming up. Who do you think should be in future tournaments...did your favorite movie/TV jerk make this tournament right here? And we definitely have strong competition in this breakdown. But this is discussed live on the show and worth your time to check out. 

Finally, it's been a while but Fxck My Life has been on the internet for many years. We used to bring it up on the show all the time, but things change and time moves one. With that said, the return of FML comes to the Qnow and boy are their some doozy's to deal with on this Episode! 

Nov 11, 2023

Election 2023 came and went, and we all learned that 2024 could be a bad year for being a republican. But that did not stop candidate Jenna Roberson from joining once again and bringing her female touch to the show! 

With all the players jockeying for position, a few states had 2023 elections! Ohio decided to add Abortion and Marijuana to the rights that their citizens have....very LIBERAL OF THEM. And Kentucky elected a democrat for governor, showing that even red states typically, are changing up their tune a little. Mark Bland and Jason Kull discuss this Jenna and discuss what 2024 truly holds for the libs and cons.

It seems while everyone was not watching, Britney Spears released a tell all book and one of the craziest things that came out of it was her story of dating a young Justin Timberlake and the decisions that they made together many years ago. Dealing with aboriton in this election year, it is only fitting that their story would reverberate with the nation. Plus Mark and Jason went to a Metallica show and Mark dealt with a parking lot nightmare after the show. It's all hands on deck as they breakdown their trip to the dome! 

Finally, The Ranker review is sometimes more difficult to guage based on the topics and this was a week to focus on the topics. With that being said, The Top NFL QB's of All Time is the list our friends here break down and It is truly something. Maybe there are names you aren't thinking of in that top 10...well this is why they break it all down. Plus Mark breaks out a letter or two from the listeners to try and help them fix their lives! 

Nov 4, 2023

Well it has been a hell of a week in the world of politics and everything around it. Jenna Roberson joins back with the show to help Mark Bland and Jason Kull discuss what is going on. 

First up Mark and the peeps discuss his amazing Cracker Barrel moment and how it showcases how the world is starting to fall apart. And why would a company take such a crazy stance that is obviously ludacris...but here we are getting ready for the trash that is gonna be 2024 and things are leading down a certain path. 

Next up, Trump is losing is weekly now about the judges, the lawsuits and this week his family is sitting down and discussing his less than special dealings. But the Party of the GOP is in shambles. Ken Buck is pulling out and telling the world they lost their way. The Qnow and Mark and Jason been stating this since Trump won in 2016 and everyone laughed at them for that.  Here we are, the speaker is crazy. The memebers are nuts...and even red state stalwarts like Ken Buck are denouncing and running away from the party. If Trump loses in 2024, can they even survive? 

Next up, St. Louis Native Cori Bush rode her wave to Capitol hill in 2020. Making a name during the Michael Brown situation, she felt like a fresh breath of air for the STL. But now walking into 2024, Cori recieves news that Wesley Bell, another prominent POC in the STL political scene is coming for her seat. Mark, Jenna and Jason discuss this new challenger and whether Cori can hold on to her seat. Plus what are the people in the area stating when asked about their opinion of Cori and her political moves. 

Finally, Mark has a list of one liners and funny things that are compiled for radio and TV people each week. Zingers to let you know they are the funny ones. Mark gets a list compiled for the show and then the three judge whether these are truly good lines or just taking pot shots for the sake of being mean. You decide as you listen along! 

Oct 28, 2023

We had it wrong all along. It was never gonna be a Civil War. The country is too interconnected and the states are on top of each other. Can't draw a east/west line or any other at this point. So everyone will have to be fair game in the new Trump led war on voters/citizens. Which means it will be the Real American PURGE. That's what they are gearing up for. 

Jenna Roberson returns to hang out with Mark Bland and Jason Kull. Hopefully this time Mark will not butcher the name of this candidate for HD-63 in Missouri! But this time around they have a few things to talk about politically and a ranker review game to show and teach Jenna about! 

First up everyone except Mark is now hip to the name of the new House Speaker, which is a gentleman named Mike Johnson. Problem is that Mike is known for being a nationalistic and trump supporting person. Putting those things together shows that the republicans are now all extremists and looking for ways to attack and hurt people. They can't accept their consequences for their attitudes and actions anymore and it is funny. This new man will be the ruin of the entire party. 

Also, Trump is definitely learning consequences for his actions but it seems he has given up on trying to pretend to campaign anymore and instead has resorted to his old "Don't Vote" message that failed him in the 2020 election. This time around everyone is hip to his dumb moves and Mark calls out that he is setting this up to use as an excuse AGAIN. Everything is an admission of guilt with this man. 

Finally it is Halloween and the guys decided to do a Ranker Review of the Most Terrifying horror figures of all time.  Sure there are the classics like Frankenstein and Dracula, but what about Jason and Freddy? Where does Michael hit the list, or does he at all? Who is weird that you are not thinking about? Tune in and listen as they breakdown and figure out who is the scariest of them all! Happy Halloween! 

Oct 21, 2023

We are not a podcast. We are a real radio show on FOX News Radio and CBS Radio affiliates. We are the best St. Louis political minds, and the best liberal minded show in the entire midwest! 

On this episode of The Qnow we welcome Pyrus Wade to the show to talk about his past, his upbringing in music and for him to play us some of his quality stuff...and he did not disappoint.  

First up, the boys welcome Pyrus to the show and get right into the topics. They are trying for a new speaker of the house but it is failing for Jim Jordan, who thought for sure he was a shoe in...BUT...he found out how painfully unpopular he was. So how did he react? He had some friends send aggresive and taunting texts to fellow republicans that he needed the vote from. He attacked their wives and all of it. It was craziness.

Next up we have Old Donnie Trump and the gag order that he immediately ignored. This man is doing all the wrong things and it is going to land him in jail...as if the treason shouldn't have already. Then guys discuss this trend. Then it is on to Music stylings of Pyrus Wade, a local St. Louis musician. Wade grows up in North St. Louis county but eventually ended up in California! Back in the lou, the man is getting his name out there and we are blessed to have him on our show! 

Finally, we do a tournament of pop culture, the 2023 Sweet 16 of Horror movies. We have 16 new movies battling it out this year for our horror love and the gents really put the time in to make sure the right movie is picked. Was your favorite on this list? How did it fare? All this and much more on this episode of the Qnow! 

Oct 14, 2023

We have made it to the finale of the Best TV Characters of all time!  Four men enter, one man leave! Who will reign supreme? 

Andy Echele shows up to help us decide this Tournament of Pop Culture. Andy is a old warrior at these things, so he should easily be able to help us figure out the winner. First up we discuss Israel and Hamas and the war erupting for the 1000th time in the middle east. This time they are really taking it to each other with 1000's of dead and bombings constant. But is this Bidens fault? Far from it. Mark and the guys discuss and give you a great perspective to view this from. 

Next up Andy brings up that he is not a fan of the $15 minimum wage and this sets Mark and Andy into an amazing discussion about current economics and who to blame for the high prices. Plus Mark figures out that Andy is viewing everything through rose colored glasses.Is food service jobs just for HS students or is it a normal job like Mark says...tune in and listen to this Epic battle.

Finally the TOPC is here. Best TV Character of All time. We are down to the final four! Cartman, Bundy, Powers and Kramer are gonna duke it out to see who really is the best TV character of all time. So who would you pick? Who is going to reign supreme? And if a job was only good 30% of the time....what job would that be? We take some guesses to end the show! 

Oct 7, 2023

Jenna Roberson who is running for Missouri HD-63 based in St. Charles County, MO is the guest on this episode of The QNow. 

First up, Mark and Jason introduce Jenna to the fans of The Qnow and discuss her upbringing in north county St. Louis and we find out that Mark and Jason are going to be going to the Field of nightmares Haunted Attraction at Brookdale farms in Eureka. This leads to Mark and Jay asking and finding out about Jenna's love or dislike of Halloween and the entire autumn vibe! 

Next up the peeps get into the politics and discuss Kevin McCarthy losing his speakership after he went out of his way to be his own worst enemy. Now he is without the power he wanted and others are in command of what is becoming a crazy time on Capitol Hill. This all comes on the heels of the Trump Fraud case in NY that already underway. Mark and the crew discuss Trump getting a gag order in court and being shut down by the judge. But is this really the end of Trump...Mark asks the real question...will Trump still get elected? 

Finally it is time for the final round of the Tournament of Pop Culture: Best TV Character of All TIme.  We have had some real heavyweight contenders in this tournament and this show leads to the final character to join the other 3 in the championship on the next show! So you are gonna wanna tune into that! Also the guys grill Jenna on the HOTSEAT and we find out a little more about this Candidate in Missouri!

Sep 30, 2023

On this episode of the show we are back to our old normal ways and decided to talk some politics. Mark Bland and Jason Kull are noht here to entertain you for a bit. 

First up, Trump is being ordered to dissolve his businesses and he is becoming unhinged it seems. Trump has gon eon record to state that he wants to imprison his rivals and anyone that he doesn't like, while charging them with trreason. Mark and Jay  discuss the likelihood of all of this and the fact that Trump is telling people out loud the mean things he wants to do to people. It's weird coming from a former president. 

Next up is the 3rd bracket round of the Tournament of Pop Culture: Best Tv characters of all time.  This time around we have Big bird entering the fray along with Arthur Spooner who is the chracter from King of Queens, but the guys mess up and think it is the name of the George Costanza's father Frank. So the guys discuss from the point of view of Frank in Seinfeld. Then again it's a simple mistake and people can write them on social media to let the guys know how dumb they are. 

Finally, what is the girlfriend effect? Well Mark and Jason discuss how having a girlfrined makes you more attractive to other females. Plus the guys discuss some local fare and try to fill in the blanks on some country songs! 

Sep 16, 2023

Jason Kull is out sick and Matt Krueger jumps in to co-host the show...and boy is this a huge show! 

First up...Mark has a few topics to discuss and the big one that everyone seems primed to talk about is Civil War and whether this is going to happen or not. But before that, We got an election that might set it off. If Trump wins we riot, if Trump loses they riot!  Sounds like war is going to happen anyway. But would Trump try and become a dictator of the people? Well we discuss that along with MTG and her wanting to have states Secede from the union. And it seems people that don't understand pain, really think they can withstand a bullet...and it mind numbingly dumb! 

Next the gents Take on the next great tournament of pop culture. Mark and company are going to do another 4 week breakdown competition to get to the final four of the BEST TV CHARACTERS of ALL TIME! Who makes the list? George Costanza might feel like a lock to make it. But so would Seinfeld himself! Plus you got Golden Girls and Roseanne and so many others...it's going to be a killer tournament. But we start off with the first bracket of 16 and try to figure out who the big winner is. Join us and see if your favorite makes it. 

Finally the boys discuss this AI created Coca cola flavor and Artificial Intelligence is going to shape the future of foods, and Lauren Boebert had a huge outburst at a Beetlejuice performance in Denver and was escorted out the theater. What is wrong with these congresspeople in America in 2023...it's gonna lead to the Wars of 2024! Tune in and join us on this amazing journey this week!

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