The Five Count

This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Markus Grosskopf. Markus is best known as the founder and bassist for the band Helloween. He has played on every Helloween album since 1985. During the show he discussed the last self-titled Helloween album, what it’s like having original members Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske back in the band, and the latest Helloween tour with HammerFall. See Helloween and HammerFall on May 27 at the Fillmore in Minneapolis!

During the rest of the show we reminisced about the time McDonald’s sold pizza, tried to figure out why there are so many Fast & Furious movies, and Dustin explained why Ton looks exactly like Steven Seagal. Of course, that’s Under Siege Seagal and not present-day Seagal!

During this episode of The Five Count we tried to figure out why people like The Jetsons, Ton explained why he loves Liberace, and we played all sorts of songs by mothers or people who have mothers about mothers and being mothers or having mothers. Happy Mother’s Day!

During this episode of The Five Count we paid tribute to Harry Belafonte, Dustin explained why he loves the band 38 Special so much, and we learned all about stranger danger. It’s O.K. to say no, gentle listeners!

During this episode of The Five Count we whined for dollars for the KMSU Pledge Drive, Ton bragged about all the fancy coffee he drinks, and we played all sorts of songs about lying liars who tell lie! If there’s one thing the Five Count is known for, it’s being big, fat liars!

This episode of The Five Count featured and exclusive interview with Rod Argent. Rod is best known as a founder and member of the band The Zombies. He was also the frontman for the band Argent and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During the show he discussed how The Zombies decided to get back together, the new Zombies documentary Hung Up on a Dream, and The Zombies’ new album Different Game. Get your copy today!

During the rest of the show we took shelter from a nearby police shootout, discussed our favorite magazine subscriptions from our childhoods, and Dustin explained how he removes his own voice from the show in post so the audience only hears Ton’s voice. It makes for a better listening experience!

This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Kevin Eastman. Kevin is best known as the co-creator for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He was also the former editor for Heavy Metal magazine. During the show he discussed the impact the Ninja Turtles have had over the past 40 years, making the Coming Out of Their Shells live-action tour, and creating the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic series. Cowabunga!

During the rest of the show we discussed our favorite Ninja Turtles action figures, Ton explained why he prefers to buy his VHS tapes from auto-parts stores, and we played all our favorite Ninja Turtles tunes. Go ninja, go ninja, go!

During this episode of The Five Count we shared our favorite Easter memories, discussed why we enjoy Steely Dan so much, and went on a Christian retreat with Fr. Gene Jakubek, S.J. to try to figure out if we love enough. Happy Easter!

During this episode of The Five Count we acted like April fools, got a WrestleMania 39 scene-setter from Billy Floyd Shouts, and spoke with Twitter Lori of Lori Dawn Ceramics about her new compilation album Women of the Pit: Stronger Together Vol. 1. Get your copy today!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician John Merchant. John is best known as one-half of the band Ghosts of Sunset. Their new album Breathe is available now!

During this episode of The Five Count we reminisced about the cool beards we used to have, went to a party with Betty Boop, and celebrated the 40th anniversary of ZZ Top’s Eliminator album. R.I.P. Cherry Berry!