The Torg & Elliott Show

During the Qfm96 Red, White, & Q Radiothon, Brandon Lang shares a fun fact with the guys - he is the youngest Master Helmsman in battleship history for the U.S. Navy. Brandon shared some other stories from his time in service from 1981-1984; Thank you for your service, Brandon.

Brandon gives the guys his week 9 picks for the NFL and week 8 picks for college football. Brandon gives his 2 cents on Cincinnati's weak win over NAVY; Nebraska's problem quarterback, Michigan State's comeback over Purdue, and more.

Actor and musician Dennis Quaid speaks with Torg & Elliott about his foray into music; touring on his own for the first time with his band The Sharks. The guys also discuss Dennis' musical influences and talk about meeting his biggest influence, Jerry Lee Lewis.

Longtime guitarist for the Allman Brothers and founding member of Government Mule, Warren Haynes, joins Torg & Elliott to discuss life as a musician during the pandemic and recording the band's latest album, "Heavy Loaded Blues. The guys also talk about Warren's experience with the Allman Brothers and the legacy left behind by the band.

Bob Thompson, Ph.D is the Professor of Pop Culture at Syracuse University. He talks with Torg & Elliott about why he teaches about pop culture, how negatively it was received when he began teaching it in the 80s, and how many college and high school courses immerse their curriculum in pop culture today. The guys also talk about how Lucille Ball was the pioneer for women in television, the impact of how [the late] Mort Sahl and John Stewart shaped comedy on TV, and more.

TV Investigative Reporter Tom Sussi gives Torg & Elliott the scoop about his run for City Council.

The Qfm96 Red, White, & Q Fund raises funds year-round to support local veterans, active service members, first responders, and their families. Guest Mike Schoedinger of Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Services, and presenting sponsor of the Red, White, & Q Radiothon, speak with Torg & Elliott about Schoedinger's commitment to supporting and honoring veterans. The guys also take the time to ask Mike how the funeral business has been impacted by the pandemic.

Rock reporter Sal Cirrincione recaps the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and concert with Torg & Elliott.

Torg & Elliott talk with David Coverdale of Whitesnake about the special edition 25th anniversary of "Restless Heart" and what it was like looking back at his 50 year legacy of making music and why he decided to include that as part of the album. Torg asks David if this is Whitesnake's last tour, why they aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more.

Get to know candidate Joe Blystone as he talks to Torg & Elliott about his run for the Governor of Ohio.

OhioHealth Infectious Diseases Specialist, Joseph Gastaldo, MD, speaks with Torg & Elliott about the availability of COVID-19 boosters - who should get them and why? Dr. Gastaldo reminds the guys that even without the booster, the first rounds of vaccines still work as effectively now as they did when they were first administered, but that an extra layer of boosted protection can't hurt. Dr. Gastaldo also clears any myths and misconceptions about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Finally, how are the numbers since vaccine numbers are going up? Dr. Gastaldo answers all this and more.