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Mark's Bonus BlockEarl Falconer of UB402024-07-0907 minMark's Bonus BlockRickey MedlockeRickey 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!2024-03-0512 minMark's Bonus BlockComedian Drew LynchDrew 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 Block2024-03-0510 min
Mark's Bonus BlockMichael Bluestein of ForeignerForeigner 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 to perform live? What's the latest on Mick Jones?2024-02-2411 minMark's Bonus BlockJosephine Rose Roberts (Rock Of Ages)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 on New Year’s Eve at Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton! We caught up with one of the performers, Josephine Rose Roberts to talk about the show.2023-12-2004 minMark's Bonus BlockDavid Koechner From "Anchorman" and "The Office"2023-03-0113 min
Mark's Bonus BlockMark Manuel Talks With Marie Osmond2023-02-2215 min
Mark's Bonus BlockMark Manuel Talks With Toto's David Paich2022-08-2310 minMark's Bonus BlockMark Talks With Carrot Top About Vegas Residencies, Props, and "Just For Men"2022-05-0211 min
Mark's Bonus BlockComedian Dusty Slay - "The Standups" on NetflixDusty Slay’s NEW half-hour comedy special is featured in season 3 of THE STANDUPS - streaming NOW on NETFLIX.2022-01-2709 minMark's Bonus BlockA Chat With The Authors Of "Eerie Quad Cities"...Just In Time For HalloweenMichael 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."2021-10-0812 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - 6-4-212021-06-0403 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - What Are Teaser Bets?2021-05-2404 minMark's Bonus BlockQC River Bandits Owner Dave Heller - What To Expect This Season And Players To Watch2021-05-1206 minMark's Bonus BlockBrian Bennett (Betfred Sports) - Cubs, Cardinals, and the Over-Under on Aaron Leaving Green Bay2021-04-3007 minMark's Bonus BlockDonnie Baker From The Bob & Tom Show - Why Was He Upset On B&T?2021-04-2704 minMark's Bonus BlockBetfred Sports' Bryan Bennett - Spread, Money, and Total2021-04-2306 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - What Is A Parlay And How Do I Do it?2021-04-1603 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - NCAA Final Four Odds And More!2021-04-0205 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - Spring Football and the College Basketball Tournament2021-03-2605 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - Iowa/Illinois Chances In The Big 10 Tournament2021-03-1204 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - Iowa, Illinois, and Iowa State In The NCAA Tourney?2021-03-0505 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - Do the Hawkeyes have a chance against Ohio State? Illini?2021-02-2604 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - College Football Is Back...in February?!2021-02-1903 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett from Betfred Sports on Illini, the "Big Game," and that streaker - 2-12-212021-02-1205 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett From Betfred Sports On Everything "Big Game" - 2-5-212021-02-0506 minMark's Bonus BlockRIP Dustin Diamond: Funny Story About Elizabeth Berkley And Saved By The Bell2021-02-0203 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett from Betfred Sports talks Hawkeyes, Illini, Drake, and OT in the "Big Game"2021-01-2904 minMark's Bonus BlockBetfred Sports' Bryan Bennett Talks McGregor, Poirier, Packers, Bucs, Chiefs, Bills, And Props!2021-01-2206 minMark's Bonus BlockBryan Bennett From Betfred Sports Talks Divisional Playoffs - 1-15-212021-01-1506 minMark's Bonus BlockSteve Byrne Talks About His New Movie, "The Opening Act""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.2020-10-1507 minMark's Bonus BlockDavid Coverdale Of WhitesnakeDavid 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."2020-06-1910 minMark's Bonus BlockRobert Lamm of ChicagoRobert 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...2020-06-1612 minMark's Bonus BlockCarmine Appice - Ronnie James Dio Tribute "Monsters And Heroes"Legendary drummers and brothers, Carmine and Vinny Appice, have released a video to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of Ronnie James Dio2020-05-1912 minMark's Bonus BlockJim Peterick - Ides Of March, Survivor, .38 SpecialJim 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...2020-03-2709 minMark's Bonus BlockRick Wills - Bass Player With ForeignerRick Wills joined Foreigner for the "Head Games" album and was with them for 14 years. Before that, he played in a band with David Gilmour. And, you'll never guess who appears on the "4" album! HINT: You'll be "blinded" by this fact... In this episode of The Q106.5 Bonus Block2020-02-2514 minMark's Bonus BlockFormer Chicago Bear Dan "The Danimal" HamptonThe "Danimal" joined Mark Manuel to talk about football, the upcoming Super Bowl, the "Super Bowl Shuffle," and more2020-01-2920 minMark's Bonus Block"Happy" From HAIRBALL, Stupid Criminals, Joke Of The Day, And Guinea Pig Ice Cream2019-10-1014 minMark's Bonus BlockRonnie Platt of KANSAS, Thoughts On "The Beer Money Kid," Joke Of The Day, And More!2019-09-2613 minMark's Bonus BlockWoody Trauffer Of The Spoonbills On Getting Inducted To The QC Blues HOF2019-03-0609 minMark's Bonus BlockCraig Ferguson (comedian and former "Late, Late Show" host)2018-10-1608 minMark's Bonus BlockRobby Krieger of the DoorsMark Manuel talks with Robby Krieger of the Doors...who has an interesting Quad City connection...2018-08-0207 min
The JokeCastJokeCast - 4-16-18All lawyers are materialistic??!!2018-04-1601 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 4-12-18The Irish sure know how to put 'em down...2018-04-1201 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 4-11-8Two hunters and a really deep hole...2018-04-1101 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 4-10-18Putting out the fire at a chemical plant...2018-04-1002 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 4-9-18Play games with blondes at your own risk...2018-04-0901 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 4-6-18Labor pain...for MEN!2018-04-0901 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 4-2-18Thanking the Lord for answered prayers...2018-04-0401 minMark's Bonus BlockBONUS BLOCK: Danielle Rudd from Ballards ResortWe'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...2018-04-0404 minMark's Bonus BlockBONUS BLOCK: Ronnie Platt of Kansas 3-16-18Kansas 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...2018-03-3108 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 3-30-18A Marine and a Navy man share a room...2018-03-3001 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 3-29-18Grandpa wants to try his son's Viagra...2018-03-3001 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 3-28-18Dirty Johnny tackles some math problems...2018-03-3001 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 3-27-18Answering a "personals" ad honestly...2018-03-2701 minMark's Bonus BlockBONUS BLOCK: Ronnie Romero of RainbowIn 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...2018-03-2106 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 3-9-18A lesson in spelling and the careers of dads...2018-03-0901 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 3-8-18A farm boy spills the corn wagon...2018-03-0801 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 3-7-18Teaching a beautiful woman how to get her tomatoes to ripen...2018-03-0701 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 3-6-18Explaining "the birds and the bees" to Little Johnny...2018-03-0601 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 3-5-18Eating candy with little Johnny...2018-03-0601 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 3-1-18Interesting inventions...2018-03-0101 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-28-18How to calm an angry husband...2018-03-0101 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-27-18The Jamaican sandal shop...2018-03-0101 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-26-18Ever wonder how rednecks get things done?2018-03-0101 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-22-18An Englishman, Scotsman, and an Irishman go to heave...2018-02-2201 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-21-18Interesting way to tell a woman's age...2018-02-2102 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-20-18A little post-President's Day political humor...2018-02-2102 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-19-18Ladies and gentlemen of the jury....2018-02-1901 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-16-18Going to the pharmacist for cyanide...2018-02-1601 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-15-18The 90-year-old man's relationship with God...2018-02-1601 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-14-18Kind of a strange joke for Valentine's Day, but...2018-02-1401 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-13-18Whatever you do, DON'T step on a duck...2018-02-1402 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-11-18Chicken man wants to help the church raise money, but only if they'll do one thing...2018-02-1101 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 2-10-18The preacher and the old man in the pew...2018-02-1001 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 1-31-18Washing the dishes with cold water...2018-01-3101 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 1-30-18How to get ripe tomatoes...2018-01-3001 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 1-29-18The blonde and the thermos...2018-01-3001 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 1-28-18A woman goes to the doctor...2018-01-2901 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 1-22-18Little old ladies out for a drive...2018-01-2201 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 1-19-18Three blondes die and go to heaven...2018-01-2101 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 1-18-17This guy's got a gong and a mallet in his apartment!2018-01-1901 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 1-17-18A guy meets a smoking hot woman at the hotel restaurant...2018-01-1701 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 1-16-18There's a pill for everything now...2018-01-1701 minThe JokeCastJokeCast - 1-15-18A man visits a sex therapist...2018-01-1601 minMark's Bonus BlockBONUS BLOCK: Dr Demento And John Cafiero Interview2018-01-1508 minMark's Bonus BlockBONUS BLOCK: David Cassidy InterviewDavid 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!2017-11-2306 minMark's Bonus BlockBONUS BLOCK: The Legendary Night PeopleIowa 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!2017-11-1307 minMark's Bonus BlockBONUS BLOCK - Kent Hartman, author of the book GOODNIGHT, L.A.Goodnight, L.A.: The Rise And Fall Of Classic Rock - The Untold Story From Inside The Legendary Recording Studios2017-10-0608 minMark's Bonus BlockBONUS BLOCK - Ricky Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd2017-07-1413 min