Category: Mike Brown

Episode 304 - Jonathan may i ask you a question

3/20/2017

Funny man Jonathan May joins Mark Bland and Jason on this episode of the Q. Firs things first, Mark discusses how the bracket is looking for his March Madness picks. Next the guys get into Jonathan May and his past. Jonathan talks about his time a Military police officer and dealing with suicides and other assorted issues that happened.

Next up, Mark and Jason get into discussing the newest Trump news including Kellyanne's newest statement on the state of microwave's in the US. Also how being dismissive to Angela Merkel and not shaking her hand could have deeper implications as the US wades through the treacherous path of daily existence in the USA.

Finally, throughout the show, Mark stops and asks Jonathan assorted questions about growing up Black and the affects of White culture and black culture on him a as person. Including asking him his opinion on the newest Mike Brown video that came out in the last couple weeks.

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episode 303 - Tall Tales from the HEartland

3/13/2017

It's been a few years since the Mike Brown/Ferguson incident and the family claimed that Mike would never rob a store. But the only evidence that was ever presented was a security tape from the store the morning of the shooting. It showed Mike manhandling a store owner/employee after he was told he couldn't have some cigarillos. So everyone assumed, here is this thug that is trying to knock over a liquor store and that eventually lead to his death.

BUT NOT SO FAST EVERYONE....seems that the St. Louis County PD and Attorney knew of more video from that same store the the night before (technically in the early morning of the day of his death) where Mike Brown came in, made some sort of deal with the employees and then handed the exact same bag of cigarillos over to the employees for safe keeping....until the next morning when he shows back up for them.

Mark and Alex Elias discuss this need video in detail and discuss the ramifications if there are any new points of view to take from this. They discuss the why and how of the case regarding this new info and if the rioting would have still happened or not.

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episode 217 - Don't Bite

5/11/2015

Ever been in a fight? Ever thought, hey I could do this and win this fight? Well that's exactly what happened when an off duty police officer got into a back alley fight with another guy and decided to get a mouth full. This story leads to a huge discussion between Mark and Producer Bobby about what is and is not fair in a fight between men. Which side will you stand on in this discussion.

Next the two host didn't get a chance to explain out their experience at this years Roller Coaster Race. So Mark and Bobby talk about the return of the Polar Vortex Dan Walsh as well as some unique aspects of the event itself. Mark just can't understand how two people running can hear each other through their music and headphones, but refused/couldn't hear Mark asking them rudimentary questions while they were running. This plus all the fun stories of the event.

Finally Mark and Bobby go back to the topic of technology and how it can help people in 2015. The discussion is based off what Mark and Bobby would do as CO-PRESIDENTS of the USA. Find out all the fun things they would implement as the leaders of the free world and how far they would go to make your living experience in the USA the best it possibly could be!

Plus....Dorian Johnson, the Ferguson Police department and many other topics.

(we know the audio in the first 23 minutes is bad, its passable but everything after that sounds great...so please bare with us on the show)

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Episode 196 - The Announcement

12/1/2014

Well the time has come and the Grand Jury decision was rendered as a "NO TRUE BILL", which means former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson will not have any charges brought against him in the shooting death of Michael Brown just outside of St. Louis, MO. This judgement didn't go over well and the protestors that have been hot since the August situation took to the streets in a violent manner. Burning buildings, hurling objects and disrupting life for one solid night based off the decision. Mark and Bobby come back from their Thanksgiving break to do a special 1-hour episode of the Q discussing the reprecussions of the decision, their opinions on the rioting that took place and where they go from there. Mark also discusses a twitter war he was involved with do to OUTSIDE sources wanting badly to be a part of the Ferguson discussion and his interacting with them.

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Episode 194 - Hot Seat Kenny

11/16/2014

Kenny Kinds brings his unique comedic stylings to the Q presented by FOTO.com . Kinds has been working on the STL scene for a few years but recently has been on a hot streak opening for Dave Chappelle at the Pageant and hosting the hottest comedy show in the area called "Sorry Please Continue..." .

Everything starts off decently until the topic of FERGUSON is brought up. Mark, Dan, Kenny and Producer Bobby discuss in vibrant description the story of a teacher fired for tweeting some racially charged comments during her free time. Also they touch on a side to Kenny that many probably don't get to see when he gives his personal deep feelings regarding racial tensions and the thoughts on Ferguson as a black man that tries to make people laugh all the time (trust me those things are in direct contrast to each other).

Next, Kenny Kinds is thrown into the Q Hot Seat to answer his 5 questions that are randomly chosen when the guest gets to the studio. Kenny enjoys the process so much he starts creating his own trademark "hotseat" chime and producer Bobby is only too excited to oblige and put the sound effect in the countdown.

Finally, Dan Walsh and Kenny Kinds flex their trivia muscles in a showdown. Evidently, Kenny Kinds is some sort of minutia champion because he starts to answer questions before we even finish asking him. Does he get them right or wrong? Well sit back and find out. And don't forget you can call into and leave a message on our phone line 347-974-0958...if it is something we like, we will play it on the air for everyone to hear.

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Episode 185 - Cruz Control

9/14/2014

Well Producer Bobby definitely let the cat out of the bag on this episode of The Q. When he gets a phone call about a champion wanting to come on the show, he jumps at the chance to surprise Mark and the team. But when the veil is lifted on the guest, it is none other than Dynamo Pro Champion Ricky Cruz! The bane of Mark's existence in the world of pro-wrestling.

Bland and Cruz immediately get off on a shaky start when their vitriol for each other is evident in their conversation. But Bland tries to push forward regardless of their dislike and discuss the upbringing and world of professional wrestling in Puerto Rico where Cruz hails from.

Then its time for business. Mark discusses the background of Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops and how he feels they are just fronts for a lifestyle as opposed to the go to spot for a specific need that you can't facilitate anywhere else. This leads to a discussion about hoosiers and their needs. Next up the peeps jump into discussing the recent city hall meeting that Ferguson held where people where up in arms about the situation regarding Mike Brown and the riots. You gotta hear where this goes.

Finally Mark, Dan, Ricky, Bobby and Lucy jump in head first into the Ray Rice domestic violence issue and how the NFL did or didn't do a good job handling the punishment of their athlete. But did Rice deserve the punishment in the first place? Was the NFL out of line for indefinitely suspending the Raven until further notice? And what about the fines/punishments levied against other NFL players in the past few years for potentially bigger or smaller (depending on your view) infractions.

All this and much, much more are waiting in this episode of THE Q!

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Episode 182 - Racial Honesty

8/24/2014

Race relations are huge topic on the minds of everyone in the US during these two volatile weeks in Ferguson, MO after the shooting death of a young man by a police officer. But that's where all the other media outlets stop and The Q starts.

After watching hours of Town Hall meetings and Black/White race relations programming on news channels throughout the country trying to capitalize on the popularity of a sad story....Mark Bland has decided that ENOUGH WEAK DISCUSSIONS IS ENOUGH. The world is not going to get anywhere until the people can be blatantly honest with each other when discussing the topic of black/white relations in the US since Civil Rights. So he put a call into two of his friends to come on the show and discuss not only race relations, but to also take up the flag of defense for 2 hours and defend the black culture. First Mark is joined by Corey "Slo-Down" Edwards a former member famed music group The St. Lunatics. Coming from the rough streets of Wellston,MO to touring the world and eating the best foods available, Corey has done it all and seen what its like to be pushed around and then have those same people want your autograph.

Next Mark is joined by Darryl Frierson, the host of Straight Outta Lo Cash and a civil activist. When it comes to discussing Black and White opinions, Mark and Darryl have gone round and round on both his show and The Q discussing these things. Darryl is extremely opinionated and has spent a majority of the time, as well as Slo-Down, down in the Ferguson area during the protests of the past few weeks.

This show is NOT AN EASY LISTEN. Parental Discretion is advised. There are very adult oriented subjects on this show and no punches are pulled. These men are here to discuss on behalf their cultures the true crux of the issue between the two races. Prejudices are on the surface and the discussion is very deep and pointed. Please do not go into this show lightly.

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EPISODE 181 - RIOT

8/17/2014

It is a sad time in the city of St. Louis and specifically a small section of the county called Ferguson where a young man's run in with the Ferguson police turned into a national story. Mike Brown was supposedly gunned down, unarmed, by a police officer and it set off outrage and rioting in the normally quiet STL suburb. The Q hails from STL and Mark the host is very closely related to the area in question cause that is where he and producer Bobby grew up in a neighboring city. With all that said, it was obvious that Mark, Bobby and Lucy were going to have to discuss this issue at length.

First up, Mark put in a call and got former St. Louis City Police Chief DAN ISOM to join the guys on the show and discuss what it is like to stand at the podium and handle a situation of this magnitude. Dan and the cast discuss the case of Michael Borwn, where it leads and what the potential outcomes are. Also they dive into the underlying problems with the lack of information coming out and how the public is viewing the Police departments at this time and whether that viewpoint is a correct way to view them. Plus the guys talk about race relations and the area of town where this is going on. A very in depth discussion on the show and worth every minute.

Finally....Tyler Crandall came on the show to discuss his new found success with the popularity of his "North County Song". Tyler joins the team to talk about his upbringing in North County (the county where Ferguson in located during this situation), what he likes and doesn't and to play the song live accoustically. And he finds a way to make peace with Producer Bobby who is not happy and tell everyone a story that is painful to hear.

All this and much more on the Q....Real Radio, REAL HONEST! And don't forget overtime after the credits roll for some more fun.

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