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During this episode of The Five Count we celebrated Ton's birthday, discussed the logistics of replacing our skin with purple flocking, and crashed a surprise party for Barbie. Ken was pissed!

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During this episode of The Five Count we spoke with listener Billy Floyd Shouts about our favorite metal moments of the late ‘90s, shuddered at the idea of Rod Stewart still existing, and celebrated the 25th anniversary of Ozzfest ’99. See you in the pit!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Chris Slade. Chris is best known as the former drummer for AC/DC. He's also played with people like Tom Jones, David Gilmour, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Gary Numan, Asia, The Firm and Uriah Heep. During the show he discussed his longevity in the music business, his memories of playing with AC/DC, and his new band The Chris Slade Timeline. Get their new album Timescape now!

During the rest of the show we discussed our favorite episodes of the TV show Highway to Heaven, chose which pro wrestlers we'd like to endorse us for president, and shared our feelings on Hawk Tuah Girl. The Five Count’s Hard Rock Summer rolls on!

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During this episode of The Five Count we discussed the recent rash of celebrity deaths, tried to figure out why people hate Rocky V, and played tons of songs chocked full of swears! We were real bastard-ass sonsabitches!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Lisa Loeb. Lisa is best known for hits like Do You Sleep?, Stay (I Missed You) and I Do. She's also appeared on TV shows like Gossip Girl, Fuller House and That '90s Show. We were also joined by Straight No Chaser's Seggie Isho. See Lisa Loeb perform with Straight No Chaser on July 23 at The Ledge Amphiteater in Waite Park, MN and July 24 at the DECC Symphony Hall in Duluth, MN!

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This episode of The Five Count featured two exclusive interviews with metal titans. First we were joined by musician Derrick Brumley. Derrick is best known as the vocalist and guitarist for the band Conquest. Hailing from St. Louis, Conquest has been making music since 1988. During the show he discussed how his songwriting process has changed over the years, his favorite bands Conquest has played with over the years, and the new Conquest album Paradox. Get your copy today!Next we were joined by musician Derek Davis. Derek is best known as the vocalist for the band Babylon A.D. Known for songs like The Kid Goes Wild, Bang Goes the Bell and Hammer Swings Down, Babylon A.D. have been releasing albums since Clive Davis discovered them in the late ‘80s. During the show he discussed working in the studio with Sam Kinison, filming the music video for The Kid Goes Wild with RoboCop, and the new Babylon A.D. album Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day. Get your copy now!During the rest of the show we discussed how much better the TV show Murder, She Wrote would be if it were called Murder, Ton Wrote, announced the death of that kid from ALF, and spoiled the ending of the book The Princess Bride. The Five Count’s Hard Rock Summer rolls on!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Steve “Lips” Kudlow. Steve is best known as the founder, guitarist and singer for the band Anvil. Formed in Toronto in 1978, Anvil has been a major influence on every one from Metallica to Megadeth and Anthrax to Slayer. During the show he discussed his approach to songwriting, Anvil’s past issues with record labels, and the new Anvil album One and Only. See Anvil on Aug. 21 at Zhora Darling in Minneapolis!During the rest of the show we discussed the recent death of Martin Mull, became overwhelmed when we found out John Stamos was coming to Mankato, and celebrated America’s independence with John Wayne. God bless America!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Jesper Binzer. Jesper is best known as the founder and frontman for the band D-A-D. Known for songs like Girl Nation and Sleeping My Day Away, D-A-D- has been making music since the early ‘80s. During the show he discussed the early days of D-A-D, the impact they’ve had on other Danish bands, and the upcoming D-A-D album Speed of Darkness. They also have a greatest hits album out now!During the rest of the show we discussed the recent flooding in the area, paid tribute to musician James Chance, and Ton shared stories about all the men he showered with as a lad. He was squeaky clean!

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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with Peter Jesperson. Peter is best known as the founder of Twin/Tone Records in Minneapolis. He's also the former manager for the band The Replacements. His new book "Euphoric Recall" is available now!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor Dean Butler. Dean is best known for his role as “Almanzo Wilder” on the TV show Little House on the Prairie. He also starred on TV shows like The New Gidget and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. During the show he discussed his memories of working with Michael Landon, the legacy of Little House on the Prairie over the last 50 years, and his new book “Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond.” Get your copy today!During the rest of the show we shared stories about our favorite Little House on the Prairie memories, discussed which condiments go best on communion wafers, and Ton explained how he accidentally fell in love with Sheryl Crow. The Five Count was in the house!

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