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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician David Starr. David is a Colorado-based blues and Americana singer/songwriter with more than 11 albums to his credit. He has also played with artists like John Oates, John McEuen and Steve Cropper. His new album Must Be Blue is available now!

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This episode of The Five Count was our 21-year anniversary celebration! During the show we discussed our various aches and pains from being old, shared our experience visiting the house we lived in together 20 years ago, and played all our favorite drinking songs. Since we're finally old enough, the show was broadcast from the bar!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Knox Chandler. Knox is best known as the former guitarist for The Psychedelic Furs. He's also played with artists like Depeche Mode, Cyndi Lauper, Siouxsie and the Banshees and R.E.M. During the show he discussed his years in the music business, his memories of working with Cyndi Lauper, and his new album/book The Sound. Get your copy now!During the rest of the show we discussed the impact the TV show Coach has had on Minnesota State University, Mankato, heard a warning from Madam Nikki about get-rich-quick schemes, and tried to decide if we should buy the house we used to live together in back in 2006. It's at 602 Park Lane in Mankato, MN if anyone is interested in going halfsies!

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During this episode of The Five Count we discussed the dangers of lossy compression, paid tribute to Rick Derringer and Kevin (the guy who ran Belle Mar Video in Le Sueur, MN) Moret, and Ed McMahon helped us decide what we want to be when we grow up. Oddly enough, we both chose public radio shock jocks!

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During this episode of The Five Count we accepted offers from potential interns, talked a lot about wisdom teeth, and played our favorite songs by bands of the same name. Happy Memorial Day!

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During this episode of The Five Count we were joined by Five Count superfan Tony! Toni! Toné! We talked about guitars and motorcycles, ate some McDonald's pizza, and played all of Tony's favorite songs. It was a dream come true for us all!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Anders “Neddo” Odden. Anders is best known as the founder and guitarist for the band Cadaver. He’s also played with bands like Magenta, Celtic Frost and Ministry. During the show he discussed getting back together with the original Cadaver members, why it’s hard for bands from Europe to play in the United States, and Cadaver’s latest album Hymns of Misanthropy. Get your copy now!During the rest of the show we discussed our newfound success on Bandcamp, explained why we admire Shemp Howard of The Three Stooges, and played lots of Steven Seagal for your mom. Happy Mother’s Day!

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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actor Michael Cimino. Michael is best known for his role as "Victor Salazar" on the TV show Love, Victor. He's also appeared on TV shows like Hamster & Gretel, How I Met Your Father and Never Have I Ever. His new film Until Dawn is in theaters now!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor Brad Kesten. Brad is best known as the voice of “Charlie Brown” from 1983 to 1986. He also appeared on TV shows like Family Ties, Taxi and Diff’rent Strokes. During the show he discussed how he got into acting, his memories of being Charlie Brown, and his relationship with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. See Brad at a convention near you!During the rest of the show we discussed the acting careers and of Randy and Dennis Quaid, complained about rich people going to space, and Ton told us all about his best friend Don. He may or may not be an Eagle Scout!

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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Monique Powell. Monique is best known as the founder and singer for the band Save Ferris. Formed in 1995, Save Ferris remains one of the seminal and most beloved bands from the third wave of ska. See Save Ferris on May 1 at the Turf Club in St. Paul!

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