Category: - The Q

LH 11 - Advance the Relationship

11/4/2025

On The Left Hook, hosted by Mark Bland, guests Producer Bobby Hickman and Jason Kull dive into a lively mix of politics, sports, and pop culture. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the World Series, touching on potential MLB expansions in cities like Nashville and Portland. The conversation shifts to global sports, including the NFL's international ambitions and a futuristic elevated stadium in Qatar for the 2034 World Cup.
Politically, the trio critiques Donald Trump's claim of acing a dementia screening, which he called a high IQ test, raising concerns about his mental health and leadership. They debate JD Vance's appeal, with Bobby citing his "vibe" but acknowledging his factual inaccuracies. The discussion highlights fears of authoritarianism and a government shutdown, criticizing Republican tactics. Speculation about Trump's health, including possible strokes, and conspiracies about Epstein files and a third term via Vance add intrigue. The episode also critiques the Louisiana governor's involvement in selecting LSU’s next football coach, blending sports and politics. It wraps up with a fun segment on the worst TV families, like the Boltons and Lannisters from Game of Thrones, and favorite Halloween candies, with Laffy Taffys and Reese’s topping the list.

Catch the show Saturday mornings on CBS Radio KRLL and WIBH! 9am CST on wibhradio.com

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Episode 186 - Religious Outrage

9/21/2014

Fake outrage is the thing on the interwebz today and unfortunately Mark, Bobby, Lucy and Dan deal with it a lot on the Q. In fact if it weren't for fake outrage from the political spectrum, the chances of the Q being successful are slim to none. But it exists and Mark has had it up to here with it on social media, the web and in the media. Mark discusses how there is a constant stream of it and how this played into the current situation in Ferguson, with ISIS and many other aspects of life in 2014.

Also on the show, an actress from the movie Django Unchained, Daniele Watts, was acosted by the police in outside a hollywood soundstage and once again the video went viral of the interaction with the police. But thats not the only one...a Fire Fighter from Oakland was also involved in a officer called situation that made the news and it was stated that it was "racially motivated". These two incidents have audio and video the team breaks down on the show to discuss whether the current rash of "against the police" feelings are justified. Are the police out of control or is it just a situation of fake outrage playing into the heads of people since the Ferguson situation.

Finally Producer Bobby and Mark bring up a movie they recently watched called "Gods Not Dead". Mark, Dan and Lucy discuss with Bobby the virtues of Christian based movies. This leads to a much deeper and longer discussion about the virtues of Religion in 2014 and where some of the stories come from within the bible and then it takes a turn for the serious. Mark decides to present a somewhat controversial view from a religious aspect in regards to some of the bigger stories of the year. This leads to very in depth talk about religious values and how religion should view certain things based off the general beliefs taught in church. Definitely a interesting thing to hear and very thought provoking.

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Episode 176 - Strange Donuts

7/14/2014

TLC has been taking the time out of their normal TV stylings the past few years to try some unique programming....well one of those programs is called The Next Great Baker and we welcomed St. Louis natives Al Watson and Lia Weber who are representing on the newest season of the show. They discuss what its like to film a reality show and our Dan Walsh gives great insight from his years on MTV's Road Rules and the Challenges. Plus they talk with the two about working with the cake boss himself, Buddy Valastro.

Then we switch gears a little bit, because finally our guy Corey of Strange Donuts decides to join us and talk about what its like to have a successful donut company that also garners national attention on TV. We find out where his love of donuts comes from, how he found his partners to build the business and some of the less than stellar attempts at companies prior to the donuts taking off. Corey discusses his background in marketing and eventually Mark and Dan (with Producer Bobby against it) present him with their new sister company to the Donut shop. Find out what they call it.

Mark also decides that he has had enough with Cecil Whittakers Pizzeria in the St. Louis area and throws the gauntlet down. Have you ever been hit with a delivery charge from one of these delivery companies for a restaraunt? You would think that they are giving the delivery charge to the driver, but NOPE....and Cecil Whittakers is brazen about explaining their delivery charge is completely a bonus charge the drivers don't touch. Listen in to find out the stance and what everyone else thinks.

Finally a little bit of Dr. Dan on the main show and OVERTIME, when we decide to do a letter from the listener and discuss many other topics on this edition of the Q. Real RADIO, Real HONEST!

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Episode 174 - Spornosexual

6/29/2014

On this episode of the Q, you gotta strap in (on) cause we are gonna get sexual in nature. Professional counselor and sex therapist Lindsay Walden joins the guys for a romp through the world of mental disorders, sexual orientation and a little fun.

Walden is originally from Louisiana but has setup shop in the St. Louis area with her website and practice, Lindsaywalden.com . Lindsay discusses with Mark, Dan and Producer Bobby about the different names for sexual orientation and how valid they are in our culture today.

Also, the guys discuss the situation in Philadelphia where a Ku Klux Clan member is stripped of his neighborhood watch title because of his affiliation with the nefarious group as a Grand Dragon. This sends Mark and Dan on a discussion of whether the US military veteran deserved the decision and how he would react to a counselling session with Lindsay Walden. Hillarity ensues and Lindsay gets to the crux of his "issues".

Also Mark discusses the way police and public pools choose how and who they want to reprimand versus the common rules that they are supposed to play by on a day to day basis. And a major discussion of peanut allergies and their over the top application to everything now is really just a bunch of BS.

Finally in Overtime, Lindsay decides (upon his request), to give our Dan Walsh a little analysis of his problems with women and whether they are superficial or not. Download and hear what she says.

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Episode 172 - Going Native

6/15/2014

The guys are back in full forma after taking time off for Producer Bobby to have a baby and Mark to take a much needed vacation.

They also start back with a bang by adding a new home station, 1380 The X in St. Louis as their base of operations. And new times for the show. 1380= 1-3pm CST (Sundays) and 1420= 9-11am CST (Saturdays). Plus they are joined on this little by none other than their favorite 5 ft tall man with 15 ft tall words, Charles "TalkofSTL" Anderson.

First the guys decide to recap something that happened since the hiatus, the Roller Coaster Race 5k. Even though Bobby and Mark touched on it, Dan Walsh never got his say and it doesn't take much time for him to hit his stride regarding it.

Then the guys are joined by inventor Dan Nietzel from Fighting Chance Solutions. He is a working middle school teacher that doesn't like the fear of gun fire on a daily basis and decided to do some thing about it. So he created "The Sleeve" which is a manual metal sleeving system to go over door arms in class rooms, or any room, and quickly dead bolt a door from being entered. The guys jump on and talk with Dan about his career and the invention that could save thousands of lives some day.

Finally the guys discuss the infamous Bowe Bergdahl case from the past few weeks. The former military man is part of a 1 for 5 trade with the Taliban just to get him out of POW status....But the world of conservatives is up in arms because they claim that Bergdahl, and so do some of his military crew, is anti-USA and a known flake when it comes to situations like this. They all claim he deserted his post and is working with the enemy...so we break it down with our military mind Dan Walsh and get to the truth (or whatever that might look like).

All this an much more on the THE Q.....Real Radio, Real Honest!

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Episode 167 - Fat Albert

4/28/2014

Its that time of year again as Fairs and get togethers become more common place! So with that, the Q decides to turn their attention to the upcoming Spirit of St. Louis Air show that is happening the weekend of May 3rd-4th.

First up Mark Sutherland with the 2014 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show joins Dan, Bobby and Mark to discuss being from England and all the amazing things that are going to be involved with the Air Show! Plus Mark and Bobby surprise everyone with an announcement of Producer Bobby getting a chance to ride up in the Blue Angels C-130 Plane nicknamed "FAT ALBERT"! You can find out more about the Air Show by going www.spirit-airshow.com/ .

After that CONSPIRACIES are abound as the guys start talking about a news story regarding asteroids striking earth and that sends Dan on a tangent about his theories on asteroids and doomsday stuff. But not to be outdone is Producer Bobby that comes back over the top to argue with Dan about the legitimacy of certain conspiracies. Not since Bland/Cook has it gotten so hot on the show as Mark plays moderator and we all listen as these battle on the conspiracy theory field for supremacy. So do you think 9/11 was an inside job.....find out where this amazing conversation goes.

We also get a visit from some old radio friends when DC CHYMES and FISH of the Fish and DC show come on (separately) to crackwise and talk about running races and partying so hard you get fired from your job! The show can be heard on the VIPER FM Monday thru Friday 3-7pm!

Finally we have some more Overtime where we continue on the Tournament of Pop Culture: 1990's Best Music Group/Artist OVERALL. Its part 2 and evidently Bobby wasn't paying attention. So tune in and enjoy the hilarity as the guys try to fix the mistake and still maintain moving on the BEST ARTISTS from an entire Decade!

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Episode 162 - D'Plane

3/24/2014

On this episode of the show, Mark Bland , Producer Bobby and Dan Walsh take on the mystery that is the missing Malaysian Flight 370. They discuss what might have been the cause of the flight going missing and before you know it they are discussing conspiracy theories and the origins of them. Why they come to fruition and some of the ideas the three guys guy's believe have led to the formulation and beliefs in the heads of the creators.

But then its back to reality and Mark is on the warpath to explain to people in this this world that they should focus on what they know best and not discuss things they are not up-to-date and researched on. Mark's basis for argument is that a lot of people are on social media discussing Russian and the Ukraine, yet they are completely blind to the backgrounds and reasons why these things are happening....BUT THAT DOESN'T STOP THEM FROM TALKING LIKE THEY ARE PART OF THE SITUATION DIRECTLY! Mark feels that people should only take stances on things they are well versed in information. What do the other guys feel about this and do you agree?

Finally , a story hits the show every so often that makes everyone on it take a step back. Well that's what Dan does when provided with the hypothetical marriage/relationship with a snake handling Pentecostal woman. Also a Senator wants to provide a bill in his state that makes it okay for businesses to discriminate based on anything. Should businesses be allowed to to do this? Find out what Mark, Dan and Bobby say in this new edition of the Q. And a nice GAME ON/GAME OFF this week!

*Plus extra content after the show through this download only! OVERTIME!

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Episode 161 - The Gangsters Code

3/16/2014

Former Gambino crime family member and reformed gangster Louis Ferrante decides to join Mark, Matt Krueger and Producer Bobby on this weeks edition of the Q. With years of jail time under his belt and a penchant for the truth, Louis joins the guys to talk about his new Discovery Channel show called "Inside the Gangsters Code". Louis discusses working with John Gotti, the feeling he had when finding out about the movie Goodfellas coming out and who he found to be very serious during the filming for the TV show. Definitely one of the interesting and entertaining interviews ever on the Q.

Next DC Chymes joins the crew to discuss a story that was released regarding a drug manufacturer that used ever excuse in the book to not help a sick child attain a medicine they control that could save his life. But how did we as a society get to this point? Why is it okay to not be humane to other human's when dealing with life threatening injuries and sicknesses. DC brings up the big business that is drug manufacturing and how it affects many people just beyond those getting/not getting the medicines. A very eye opening discussion for anyone out there.

Finally, Mark goes on a rant about how gas prices are jumping up again and its probably the fault of the money player conservatives that are setting up for 2014 election primaries to get the juices flowing against the democrats and that BARACK OBAMA! MERICA! This amps up Matt who wants to discuss the president and how eventually he will be viewed down the road. The gentlemen go back and forth with interesting points of views regarding how people should feel about presidents during their lives.

All this plus Game On/Game Off and Overtime! Its time for the Q!

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Episode 160 - 12 Years of White Guilt

3/9/2014

Well the results are in and it seems that 12 Years a Slave is the best picture in the land...but that deosn't stop the Conservatives and right wingers from claiming that the only reason it won was because of White Guilt. Really...white guilt?

Andy Echele, one of the Q show all stars, joins Producer Bobby, Dan Walsh and Mark Bland in their quest to discuss and figure out if there is this overbearing feeling of white guilt still alive in 2014 or if this was just the best movie of the lot.

This leads to a discussion about stereotypes when Andy brings up the recent tweets of long standing St. Louis Broadcaster Charles Jaco and if his belief about motorcycle riders was a "joke" that went too far or if there is truth to the background of certain stereotypes that Mr. Jaco's social statement was making.

Next the guys attack te recent decisions of Vladimir Putin and his Russian Army's steadfast decision to push forward on the Ukraine and their fleet in Crimea. Does Putin have a foot to stand on? Will this lead to another potential Cold War or even a new World War? And what should be the U.S. position on this? Should Obama have a say in this or should the U.S. position be one of isolation in regards to protecting itself? The guys look through all the options and discuss it all.

Also Game ON/Game OFF and an Overtime with more of those amazing advice stories you've come to love and admire. This is an episode of the Q you don't want to miss!

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Episode 159 - Rogue

3/2/2014

DJ Gelner makes his triumphant return to the Q to discuss his new book "Rogue" and his other one "The Big Book of Hobby Ideas" . Gelner joins the guys to discuss what his favorite hobbies were to investigate, as well as, the hobbies that lived up to his expectations of NOT SO GOOD.

Then its on to discussing the new list of HORRIBLE STATES to live in. Mark has been very up front over the years that he believes St. Louis (the home base of the show) is not a very quality place reagrdless of the things that locals try and say to pump it up....well does the list justfy his beliefs?

Then it is on to dicuss the Susan G. Komen organization and a few others that have some nefarious background to their running. Mark was in a discussion with another friend in media when it was brought to his attention that the charity takes in a certain amount of "donations" per year that go to suing other charities as opposed to being use to fund cancer research (as is their claim). Producer Bobby, Dan Walsh, Mark and DJ discuss the impact this has and what the legal thoughts and policies are on this.

Next its time to talk OSCARS! They are upon us and there are a ton of great movies up for the big one. They break down the categories and pick some winners. And finally it is time for another edition of GAME ON/GAME OFF. With that happening, DAN WALSH is not having it this week. He is extremely unhappy about a section of people that exist in the world and evidently Dan runs in to these people quite often. Plus there is a an OVERTIME where the discussion continues based off emails from last weeks Game On/Game off of Bobby bringing up assisted suicide of terminal children in Belgium. Where do the guys stand on this topic? Check out OVERTIME to find out.

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