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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor Dian Bachar. Dian is best known for his role as Kenny "Squeak" Scolari in the film BASEketball. He’s also appeared in films like Orgazmo, Cannibal! The Musical, and the TV show South Park. During the show he discussed how he met Trey Parker, his memories of working on Cannibal! The Musical, and his new film Nightmare Alley. Shpadoinkle!

During the rest of the show we discussed WrestleMania weekend, Ton explained the current preamp tube shortage we’re facing, and we rejoiced over the announcement that Ozzy Osbourne has a new line of gin. It’s called The Ultimate Gin!

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During this episode of The Five Count we discussed our favorite childhood memories involving garlic bread, explained why Arnold Schwarzenegger should’ve starred in the film Purple Rain, and went a vacation to Terror Island with the Centurions! The cyborg orangutans were a real pain!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor Jack Mulcahy. Jack is best known for his role as “Rem Lezar” in the film Creating Rem Lezar. He’s also appeared in films like Porky’s, Porky’s II: The Next Day, Cadillac Man and The Brothers McMullen. During the show he discussed his early days as a musician, his favorite roles over his career, and the new-found popularity of Creating Rem Lezar. Look for a re-release of the film and a whole line of Rem Lezar merchandise coming soon!

During the rest of the show we discussed our favorite “gimmick” matches in pro wrestling, Ton explained why he enjoys Big Top Pee-Wee more than Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, and we broke the news that we probably won’t do the show live anymore. We’re getting long in the tooth!

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During this episode of The Five Count we argued about Batman movies, Ton explained why he built numerous treehouses in his backyard to spy on his neighbors, and we took a walk across America with our good friend Richard Simmons. We all had matching short-shorts!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Andreas “Gerre” Geremia. Gerre is best known as the founder and frontman for the band Tankard. Known as one of the “Big Four” of thrash metal bands in Germany, Tankard has been making music since 1982. During the show he discussed the 40th anniversary of Tankard, why he’s stayed true to his musical roots all these years, and the new Tankard box set For a Thousand Beers. Get your copy now!

During the rest of the show we discussed what dead people we’d like to sing the national anthem at WrestleMania, Ton explained why his daughter only listens to Ozzy Osbourne’s The Ultimate Sin album, and Dustin complained about Rod Stewart being allowed to perform in Minnesota. Write your congressman!

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This episode of The Five Count featured another exclusive interview with musician Rick Wakeman. Rick is best known as the former keyboardist for the band Yes. He’s also appeared on albums by David Bowie, Elton John, Black Sabbath, Cat Stevens, and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During the show he discussed working on his new album, his sons being involved in music, and being back on the road for his “The Even Grumpier Old Rock Star Tour.” See Rick Wakeman live on Mar. 4 for a rescheduled show at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis!

During the rest of the show we tried to decide which types of capes we should start wearing, paid tribute to filmmaker Ivan Reitman, and Ton contemplated moving to New Ulm. He wants to be closer to the sausage!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with pro wrestling legend “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart. A member of the WWE Hall of Fame, Jimmy has managed numerous wrestlers during his career including Hulk Hogan, The Honky Tonk Man, The Hart Foundation, Ric Flair, Randy “Macho Man” Savage, Terry Funk and Andy Kaufman. He was also a member of the music group The Gentrys. During the show he discussed why he enjoys appearing at independent wrestling shows, the various wardrobe changes he made at events like WrestleMania, and all the wrestling-related music he created over the years. He did the entire interview yelling through a megaphone! Special thanks to Midwest All-Star Wrestling for helping us connect with Jimmy!

During the rest of the show we discussed recording The Five Count at various diners and cafes this summer, argued about beef commercials, and Ton did his best to stay alive. He had double pneumonia and joined us over the phone from his deathbed!

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This was a special Valentine’s Day episode of The Five Count! During the show we played all our favorite love songs, had a romantic conversation about cassette tapes, and sent Ton some audio chicken soup. He was suffering from some mysterious, non-romantic illness!

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During this episode of The Five Count we explained why chocolate is better than fudge, Ton explained why Spice Girls fans should watch Formula 1 racing, and we discussed all our favorite Meat Loaf films. R.I.P. Meat Loaf!

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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with county artists Rodney Atkins & Rose Falcon. Rodney is best known for hits like Watching You, If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows) and These Are My People. Rose is best known for writing songs for artists like Faith Hill, Lady A and Eric Paslay. Together they are known as Rod + Rose. Their new self-titled album is available now!

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