The Five Count

This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Don Barnes. Don is best known as the singer, guitarist and founder for the band 38 Special. Known for hits like Rockin’ into the Night, Caught Up in You and Hold On Loosely, 38 Special has been making music for nearly 50 years. During the show he discussed the longevity of the band, where the inspiration for some of their biggest hits came from, and their latest tour. See 38 Special on Sept. 16 at MSU in Mankato!

During the rest of the show we discussed the best way to eat giraffes, explained how to repair your front steps in order to avoid mailman lawsuits, and spoke with Chazz DeMoss, the proprietor of the Crypticon Horror Convention. Crypticon 2023 takes place Sept. 15-17 at the Crowne Plaza West Hotel in Minnesota!

During this episode of The Five Count we discussed our favorite subjects from grade school, Ton bragged about arm wrestling spiders, and we paid tribute to the one and only Terry Funk. We gave him the best tribute two egg-sucking dogs are capable of giving!

During this episode of The Five Count we argued about eating breakfast at the airport, Ton told a story about meeting AC/DC at the grocery store, and we played all sorts of freaky freak songs about freaks. It was a real freak show!

This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Kim McAuliffe. Kim is best known as the singer, guitarist and founder of the band Girlschool. Known for songs like Hit and Run, C’mon Let’s Go and Please Don’t Touch, Girlschool has been making music since 1978. During the show she discussed the influence Girlschool has had on women in rock, her memories of working with Motörhead, and the new Girlschool album WTFortyfive? Get your copy today!

During the rest of the show we complained about Blues Traveler, Dustin explained why he enjoys stupid things, and we discussed our favorite German cuisine. Things got real gassy by the end of the show!

During this episode of The Five Count we talked a lot about Fabio, discussed new business ventures we could bring to the Mankato area, and celebrated Ton’s birthday with the help of Bozo the Clown. It was a party for the ages!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Steven “Ven” Berez. Ven is best known as the founder and frontman for the band Venrez. The new Venrez album Purgatory Awaits is out now! See them Aug. 16 with Buckcherry and L.A. Guns at Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Mankato!

During this episode of The Five Count we discussed our favorite Pee-Wee Herman memories, Ton became irate when a listener called in to criticize Pantera, and we paid tribute to Paul Reubens and Five Count Alumnus “Exotic” Adrian Street. Today’s secret word was bummed!

This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Zoey Stark. Zoey is a former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion. She’s also a former NWA UCW-Zero Ultra X Champion and FSW Women’s Champion. During the show she discussed making the transition from WWE NXT to WWE Raw, teaming up with WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, and the major success she’s had during 2023. See her on Aug. 7 when WWE Raw comes to Target Center in Minneapolis!

During the rest of the show we discussed embarrassing things we’ve done in front of our parents, Ton told a heroic story of how he saved a hummingbird, and we gave away tickets to see WWE Raw. It pays to listen to The Five Count!

During this episode of The Five Count we discussed our favorite late ‘90s metal bands, reminisced about high school cliques, and celebrated the 25th anniversary of the day Ozzfest ’98 and Warped Tour ’98 came to Somerset, WI. Skatin’ met Satan when it was all said and done!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Eugene Hütz. Eugene is best known as the founder and singer for the band Gogol Bordello. He’s also an actor, having appeared in films like Kill Your Idols, Everything is Illuminated and Filth and Wisdom. See Gogol Bordello on July 25th at First Avenue in Minneapolis!