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The Live FeedLuke Ott LIVE at Peter's BiergartenTonight, on The Live Feed we take it back to Peter's Biergarten in downtown Winona for a performance from KQAL's own former Local Music Director, Luke Ott. Luke held a two hour long performance at Peter's, a spectacular show to behold. But this episode, we're going to highlight some special original songs Luke wrote himself. So, without further adieu, I'm Dylan Alzate telling you to get cozy and grab a drink as we settle once more into the local music scene with Luke Ott, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Airdate: 11/29/24The Live Feed is...
2025-07-2254 min
The SoundPatrick Lichty: Amilith and 8 Bits or LessTonight, on The Sound we journey into the mind of a madman… hehe, just kidding, or am I…? at any rate, we take a deep dive into some of the musical stylings of Professor Patrick Lichty from the Mass Com department at Winona State University. Two different releases from Prof. Lichty have recently surfaced here at KQAL and we thought what better way to make sense of it all than to talk to the man, the myth and the legend himself. And since these are releases from the past, we thought it fitting to bring back a KQAL alumni to g...
2025-06-0958 minThe SoundClickbait's ANGRY EMOJITonight on The Sound, we indulge in the world of memes translated into music by WSU professors Dr Davin Heckman and Dr Talon Memmott, or otherwise known as by their band name, Clickbait. Clickbait is a project that started off in roughly 2015 translating popular memes into something musically spectacular. Tonight, Dr Memmott joins me as we discuss the band's history as well as talk about their EP, ANGRY EMOJI, which was released in 2022. I'm Dylan Alzate, and you're not, so get some snacks, grab some water, as we dive into some Clickbait and their EP, pensive emoji- wait hold...
2024-11-1440 min
Culture CliqueNerd Nite 38 Part 2: Voter TurnoutPick up your glasses and put on your glasses because today on Culture Clique, we're bringing you a part 2 of 3 series the 38th Nerd Nite hosted at the No Name Bar. Nerd Nite is a monthly event hosted for nerds, by nerds, with drinks. This event was put on by WSU Professors Dr Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr Emily Ruff where three candidates get 15-30 minutes to nerd out and speak about their passions. So if you have a topic you're passionate about, or knowledgeable enough to be called a nerd, this event is a place to be. I'm Dylan...
2024-10-2433 minCulture CliqueNerd Nite 38 Part 1: Broken ThingsPick up your glasses and put on your glasses because today on Culture Clique, we're bringing you a part 1 of 3 series of the 38th Nerd Nite that was hosted at the No Name Bar. Nerd Nite is a monthly event hosted for nerds, by nerds, with drinks. This event was put on by WSU Professors Dr Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr Emily Ruff where three candidates get 15-30 minutes to nerd out and speak about their passions. So if you have a topic you're passionate about, or knowledgeable enough to be called a nerd, this event is a place to...
2024-10-2132 minThe SoundValors: Play of FoolsTonight on The Sound we bring you some Minnesota Rock from Minneapolis Band Valors with their latest album, Play of Fools, that was released June 14th 2024. Valors has had quite a few Incarnations, but Play of Fools will be the second album released by this garage punk band. Tonight we sit down with the founding member of the band, Ian Valor, and discuss the ins and outs of each songs and how the band has grown and changed over the years. I'm Dylan Alzate, and you probably aren't, so get comfy and grab some snacks as we get into...
2024-10-101h 25The SoundMid West Music Fest '24: Preview Show Part 2onight on The Sound, we're bringing a special treat to hype up the 15th year of Midwest Music Fest. To celebrate, we're joined in the studio by a handful of artists such as the Radium Girls, Charlie Boy, Chutes, Joe Westerlund as well as Nathan Graham as we get to know them before the weekend of the festival.I'm Dylan Alzate, and kick back and grab some snacks as we dive into a taste of Midwest Music Fest 2024 tonight on The Sound.Original Airdate: 5/8/24The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM...
2024-06-0740 min
Art BeatFrozen River Film Festival '24: Healthy Lake WinonaToday on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with local filmmaker Mary Farrell to talk about her film, Healthy Lake Winona, which was shown at this year’s festival. The film follows the efforts of local organizers dedicated to cleaning up Lake Winona. The Healthy Lake Winona committee was formed in 2014 by a group of local citizens in an effort to improve the quality of the lake. In the film, Farrell documents the groups efforts to address problems with the lake including runoff, invasive species and the goose po...
2024-06-0723 minArt BeatFrozen River Film Festival '24: See You At No NameToday on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with local filmmaker and KQAL's own Duncan Wellcome with his Film, See You at No Name; a film that shows Winona's culture, starting at the No Name Bar. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly recurring event showcasing many local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. Before I say more, I'm Dylan Alzate sitting with Duncan Wellcome from the Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.Original air date: 02/27/24Art Beat is written and produced...
2024-06-0718 minArt BeatFrozen River Film Festival '24: Minnesota MeanToday on Art Beat, we take a peek back into the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and discuss a local film Minnesota Mean with local filmmaker, Dawn Mikkelson. Minnesota Mean is a documentary showcasing the thrilling world of roller derby following a group of strong women. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly recurring event showcasing many local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. Before I say more, I'm Dylan Alzate sitting with Dawn Mikkelson from the Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.Original airdate: 03/19/24Art Beat is written and produced by...
2024-06-0719 minCulture CliqueThe Legalization of Recreational Cannabis in Minnesota Episode 6: What Have We Learned So Far?Today on Culture Clique we wrap up our series, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota. We decided to reflect on the work we did and make this final episode about what we learned over the course of the series.The entire series, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota was done as part of our locally produced program, Culture Clique. Podcasts of Culture Clique and all of the shows that we produce at KQAL are available on your favorite streaming platforms. You can find links at kqal.org.I’m Ryan Flanders. I’m Dylan Alzate. I’m Jiovan...
2024-05-1735 minCulture CliqueLegalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota Episode 3: How Does It Affect Your Health?Today on Culture Clique we continue our series, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota .Today we take a look at the health risks associated with the recreational use of marijuana as we speak with Dr. Frank Bures, Nurse Donna Kamann and Kelsey Martin. Doctor Bures is a Dermatologist with the Mayo Clinic Health System-La Crosse and a columnist giving medical advice in several local newspapers for 42 years.Donna Kamann works as a family nurse practitioner and medical herbalist at the Tincture of Thyme Healthcare Clinic in Winona, MN. Kelsey Martin works as not only a...
2024-05-1733 minThe SoundPorcupine: Our Chemistry Is A TightropeTonight, on the Sound we kick off this Valentines season with a bang... and no, I didn't bring chocolates, but instead I brought some local rock music featuring an exclusive debut of Our Chemistry is a Tightrope by none other than Porcupine... or is it our physics was a bungee cord by hedgehog?... or maybe... I don't know! Whether you typically prefer squirrels, meerkats, or prairie dogs, you're bound to fall in love with Porcupine and their latest hits. I'm Dylan Alzate, here to kick off the season of love with pure rock band Porcupine, tonight, on the Sound.
2024-02-1759 minCulture CliqueNerd Nite 33 Astro-ganza Part 3Today on Culture Clique, we return to the No Name Bar for another nerd-tastic Nerd Nite. If you haven't heard of this nerdy event, Nerd Nite is a monthly history channel with beer held at the No Name bar, where 3 lucky Winonans present their passions proudly. So if you have a nerdy hobby, or are concernedly obsessed with topics till you're considered a nerd, Nerd Nite is the place to be. I'm Dylan Alzate, here to present you with Part 3 of Nerd Nite 33, today, on Culture Clique.Original air date: 02/15/24Culture Clique is written and...
2024-02-1737 minCulture CliqueNerd Nite 33 Astro-ganza Part 2Today on Culture Clique, we return to the No Name Bar for another nerd-tastic Nerd Nite. If you haven't heard of this nerdy event, Nerd Nite is a monthly history channel with beer held at the No Name bar, where 3 lucky Winonans present their passions proudly. So if you have a nerdy hobby, or are concernedly obsessed with topics till you're considered a nerd, Nerd Nite is the place to be. I'm Dylan Alzate, here to present you with Part 2 of Nerd Nite 33, today, on Culture Clique.Original air date: 02/08/24Culture Clique is written and...
2024-02-1728 minCulture CliqueNerd Nite 33 Astro-ganza Part 1Today on Culture Clique, we return to the No Name Bar for another nerd-tastic Nerd Nite. If you haven't heard of this nerdy event, Nerd Nite is a monthly history channel with beer held at the No Name bar, where 3 lucky Winonans present their passions proudly. So, if you have a nerdy hobby, or are concernedly obsessed with topics till you're considered a nerd, Nerd Nite is the place to be. I'm Dylan Alzate, here to present you with Part 1 of Nerd Nite 33, today, on Culture Clique.Original air date: 02/01/24Culture Clique is written and...
2024-02-1742 minCulture CliqueNerd Nite #30 Part 3: Print MakingNerds and geeks welcome to the 30th Nerd Nite Event part 1 of 3 series held at Ed's No Name Bar! Nerd Nite is a monthly event held by WSU Professors Dr. Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr. Emily Ruff where three candidates get 30 minutes to nerd out and speak about their passions. So if you have a topic you're passionate about, or knowledgeable enough to be called a nerd, this event is a place to be. I'm Dylan Alzate and crack open your textbooks as we nerd it out at the NoName bar, today on Culture Clique.Original Airdate: 11/30/23 C...
2024-02-1734 minCulture CliqueNerd Nite #30 Part 2: WalkingNerds and geeks welcome to the 30th Nerd Nite Event part 1 of 3 series held at Ed's No Name Bar! Nerd Nite is a monthly event held by WSU Professors Dr. Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr. Emily Ruff where three candidates get 30 minutes to nerd out and speak about their passions. So if you have a topic you're passionate about, or knowledgeable enough to be called a nerd, this event is a place to be. I'm Dylan Alzate and crack open your textbooks as we nerd it out at the NoName bar, today on Culture Clique.Original Airdate: 11/16/23 C...
2024-02-1724 minCulture CliqueNerd Nite #30 Part 1: FalconryNerds and geeks welcome to the 30th Nerd Nite Event part 1 of 3 series held at Ed's No Name Bar! Nerd Nite is a monthly event held by WSU Professors Dr. Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr. Emily Ruff where three candidates get 30 minutes to nerd out and speak about their passions. So if you have a topic you're passionate about, or knowledgeable enough to be called a nerd, this event is a place to be. I'm Dylan Alzate and crack open your textbooks as we nerd it out at the NoName bar, today on Culture Clique.Original Airdate: 11/09/23 C...
2024-02-1735 minThe Live FeedLAN3S LIVE at Bub's Lower LevelTonight on the Live Feed, we have a special treat from Winona's own alternative rapper, LAN3S with a live concert recorded on the day of the debut of her latest album, Wannabe Superstar! Following up from her episode on The Sound, LAN3S decided to hold a celebratory party and concert at the basement level of Bubs Brewery. Boy was it a blizzard, and many folks came in looking like the abominable snowman, but this wannabe didn't stop everyone from having a good time with rockin' tunes only a snowman could love. I'm Dylan Alzate, telling you to...
2024-02-1542 minArt BeatWinona Art Walk 2023 Part 2Winona has a pretty great art scene for a city its size. Today on Art Beat we take you back to the Winona Art Walk 2023. Back in November several local studios opened their doors to the public so that we could all share in some local hometown art. There was so much art to see on the 2023 Art Walk that we decided to break it down into several episodes of Art Beat. On today’s episode, KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez takes us to Touchstone Glass and KQAL’s Dylan Alzate takes us to Schumaker Pottery and Blue Heron Studios. I’m Bi...
2024-02-1528 minThe SoundLAN3S: Wannabe SuperstarTonight on the Sound we kick off the year with a new years treat from Local Winona featuring an exclusive debut joined by none other than LAN3S, an alternative rapper with her new album, Wannabe Superstar. Is she a wannabe, is she a superstar? Who knows? Either way you're bound to get jamming to each of these tunes so you can tell everyone you heard them here first. Before I say more, I'm Dylan Alzate here to bring you LAN3S with the exclusive debut of Wannabe Superstar, tonight on the Sound. Original air date: 01/10/24.T...
2024-01-2055 minThe Live FeedBoats & Bluegrass 2023: Texas Toast“Boats annnnd!” Tonight on the Live Feed we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a LIVE performance from the crunchiest psychedelic band Texas Toast- Ope, hold on, my toast is ready *crunch* mmmmmmm crunchy. So whether you prefer your toast with butter, fruit, or topped off with eggs and bacon, nothing beats the beats from this groovy folk band. I'm Dylan Alzate, and prep your ovens, a baking sheet, and get toasty as we bite into some Texas Toast LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2023 tonight on the Live Feed. Original Airdate: 12/15/23The Live Feed...
2023-12-271h 20The Live FeedBoats and Bluegrass 2023: Black River RevueTonight on The Live Feed, we kick off Boats & Bluegrass 2023 with the blackest of rivers, the riverest of Revues, Black River Revue. This bluegrass americana band began in 2013 with their debut album "Garbage Pickin'". Fast forward to today and they've won 2017's album of the year in the Duluth Reader Weekly and came to Boats and Bluegrass to have some fun. I'm Dylan Alzate and get ready to jam out with Black River Revue LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2023, tonight on the Live Feed.Original Airdate: 10/06/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus...
2023-11-2346 minArt BeatGoogled Earth: Through a Looking Glass Part 2Whip out your glasses, because this week on Art Beat, we get a part 2 backseat look at Googled Earth through a looking glass with Negin Ehtesabian. Negin is a professional illustrator with a focus on interdiciplinary research-base art, and digital/new media art. Together with her Husband, Professor Lichty, they've created pieces of art that can be seen over at Watkins Gallery. i'm Dylan Alzate, and sit back, grab some snacks... and stop chewing so loud... As we Chat with Negin for her side of Googled Earth, today, on Art Beat.Original Airdate: 09/12/23
2023-09-1240 minArt BeatWinona RevisionedGet ready Winona, because this episode of Art Beat is going to showcase an exhibition by Winona State University's Professor Patrick Lichty. Born in Ohio, spending a chunk of his professional life in the Arab Kingdom as well as working on projects such as The Yes Men, Terminal Time, Critical Art, he's come to the Winona Country Historical Society to share some insight on the power of AI technology, and much more. I'm Dylan Alzate, and we're proud to sit down with Patrick as we discuss his showing of "Winona Re-Visioned" today, on Art Beat.Original Airdate: 08/15/23
2023-09-1133 minCulture CliqueWinona RevisionedGet ready Winona, because this episode of Culture Clique is going to showcase an exhibition by Winona State University's Professor Patrick Lichty. Born in Ohio, spending a chunk of his professional life in the Arab Kingdom as well as working on projects such as The Yes Men, Terminal Time, Critical Art, he's come to the Winona Country Historical Society to share some insight on the power of AI technology, and much more. I'm Dylan Alzate, and we're proud to sit down with Patrick as we discuss his showing of "Winona Re-Visioned" today, on Culture Clique.Original Airdate: 08/10/23...
2023-09-1133 minCulture CliqueNerd Nite at No Name: Formula One and Glass Art Part 2Today on Culture Clique, we take a peak at the night life monthly event, Nerd Nite part 2! If you're ever curious about topics or perhaps you're passionate enough about topics that you've been called "Nerd!". Look no further, as the Bar with No Name houses an event only the nerdiest of nerds call home. I'm Dylan Alzate joined by the last of speaker from the second half of Nerd Nite, today on Culture Clique.Original air date: 05/04/23Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made...
2023-05-2334 minCulture CliqueNerd Nite at No Name: Formula One and Glass Art Part 1Today on Culture Clique, we take a peak at the night life monthly event, Nerd Nite! If you're ever curious about topics or perhaps you're passionate enough about topics that you've been called "Nerd!". Look no further, as the Bar with No Name houses an event only the nerdiest of nerds call home. I'm Dylan Alzate joined with a couple of speakers from Nerd Nite, today on Culture Clique.Original air date: 04/27/23Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from...
2023-05-2336 min