The Five Count

Check Playlist This was a special Easter edition of The Five Count! During the show we celebrated the removal of all the ads on our website, received words of wisdom from Evangelist Mike Gilchrist and learned about the Ten Commandments with Charlie the Hamster. Happy Easter!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Anne Richmond Boston. Anne is best known as a member of the band The Swimming Pool Q’s. She’s also played with artists like Widespread Panic, The Skylarks and The Drive-By Truckers. Her new solo album I Should Be Happy is available now! https://youtu.be/KbHTEezKl-Y?si=Y7FmSR8t6673SGh0

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we discussed the death of Chuck Norris, spoke with KISS ’76 author Martin Popoff and Rush & 2112: 50 Years author Daniel Bukszpan and decided which movies to watch at Dustin’s funeral. We’ll let you know when we have a date confirmed!

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician John Gallagher. John is best known as the founder, bassist and singer for the band Raven. Influencing everyone from Metallica to Megadeth to Slayer, Raven has been making music and touring the world for more than 50 years. During the show he discussed the longevity of Raven, his memories of working on music for the soundtrack to the ‘80s movie Hot Moves, and finally getting back on the road after health scares. See Raven coming to a town near you! During the rest of the show we paid tribute to Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell, discussed Hulk Hogan being snubbed during the “In Memoriam” segment at the Oscars, and gave away tickets to All Elite Wrestling. AEW comes to The Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul on Mar. 25! https://youtu.be/G5DY9mhO7f0?si=XGt7znTNyyqrdtU9

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Drew Miller. Drew is best known as the founder and bassist for the Minneapolis band Boiled in Lead. He’s also a member of the band Kinda Fonda Wanda. The latest Boiled in Lead album King of the Dogwoods is out now! See them live on Mar. 21 at the Parkway in Minneapolis!  https://youtu.be/iYHEpgcOW5E?si=pwPnGYVnhg8l3GLm

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we received fashion tips from Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ton explained why he’s not afraid of stray dogs, and we gave away tickets to see Black Label Society! See them Mar. 25 in Prior Lake at Mystic Lake Casino!

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count Ton described all his favorite places to frequent in New Ulm, Dustin explained his apprehension for watching the James Bond films for the first time, and we played all the songs on the “The Filthy 15” list the PMRC tried to warn us about. Take that, Tipper Gore!

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we learned how to play bridge from our friend Oswald Jacoby, paid tribute to actor Robert Carradine, and Dustin explained why the movie Speed is unenjoyable. Like The Five Count, it’s too dumb to be good, but not dumb enough to be good!

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with TV personality Steve Wilkos. Steve is best known as the host of The Steve Wilkos Show. He was also the longtime director of security for The Jerry Springer Show. During the show he discussed his 30+ years in Television, his memories of appearing in the film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, and the new season of The Steve Wilkos Show. Set your DVRs! During the rest of the show we tried to figure out why so many angry dads drink Squirt, Ton explained why so many people have been flipping him off on the road lately, and we gave away tickets to see Gogol Bordello! See them Feb. 25 at First Avenue in Minneapolis! https://youtu.be/5ysZXJrRzF0?si=V6QNtz7UB6zFUrBp

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count was our 2026 Valentine’s Day Special! During the show we explained why nobody gives a rip about the Olympics, Ton shared an exciting story about getting stuck in the car wash, and we provided the perfect soundtrack for starting a family. Boing!

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Ben Vaughn. Known for songs like I’m Sorry (But So Is Brenda Lee) and Jerry Lewis in France, Ben has been making music for more than 40 years. He also composed music for TV shows like That ’70s Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun and Grounded for Life. During the show he discussed how started working in Hollywood, his time working with the band Ween, and his new podcast Straight from the Hat with Ben Vaughn. Get it wherever you find your favorite podcasts! During the rest of the show we discussed which bars are the best to bring children to for the Super Bowl, bragged about how many listeners we hypothetically could have, and tried to find a good deal on a used bean bag chair. If you have any leads, let us know! https://youtu.be/C_b6-t2C_PE?si=TjmzCR62vqXUSDUq

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count was our 17th annual Princemas Celebration, featuring an exclusive interview with musician Matt “Atlanta Bliss” Blistan. Atlanta is best known as a former member of Prince & the Revolution. He played on prince albums like Parade, Sign O’ The Times, Lovesexy and the Batman soundtrack. During the show he discussed how started playing with Prince, his experience with Prince in the studio, and his new book Mind, Body, Trumpet. Get your copy today! During the rest of the show we celebrated Dustin’s birthday, Ton bragged about seeing Elvis at the IMAX, and we discussed which Prince songs would make good “Weird Al” Yankovic parodies. Merry Princemas! https://youtu.be/_WmPeLOLDnA?si=d4MtTTlrOtTHXTi-

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor and musician Shaun Cassidy. Known for hits like That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll, Hey Deanie and Da Doo Ron Ron, Shaun signed his first record contract while he was still in high school. He also appeared on TV shows like The Hardy Boys, Breaking Away and General Hospital. During the show he discussed recording new music, his “My First Crush” brand of wines, and what it’s like performing again after 40+ years. See him on “The Road to Us” tour in a town near you! During the rest of the show we discussed creating our own brand of wine, John from New Ulm called to ruin the ending of 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple, and we tried to figure out why so many women wanted to sleep with Spuds MacKenzie. He was one party animal! https://youtu.be/bmk3ozf3RJg?si=Hv1sNnA1mRSIi0yQ

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with wresting legend Al Snow. Al is former WWF European Champion, WWF Hardcore Champion and WWF Tag Team Champion. He also worked on the TV show WWF Tough Enough and the Netflix series Wrestlers. During the show he discussed how he made the transition to the acting world, his memories of working in Minnesota’s AWA, and his latest movie Learning You. It’s in theaters now! During the rest of the show we complained about bluegrass music and rising insurance premiums, Ton explained why he wants to make his own Muppets, and we discussed the filmography of Dick Butkus. He was a giant on the field and on the screen! https://youtu.be/tqmbW9uaV0c?si=KngoagxwLrpo1D8X

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we argued over whether or not Laura Ingalls Wilder was a real person, Ton explained why he cried during the finale of Stranger Things, and we hitched a ride on a train with Johnny Cash. All aboard!

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Brian Vollmer. Brian is best known as the founder and frontman for the band Helix. Known for songs like Wild in the Streets, Deep Cuts the Knife and Rock You, Helix has been making music for more than 50 years. During the show he discussed the longevity of Helix, his relationship with The Trailer Park Boys, and the new Helix album Scrap Metal. Get your copy now! During the rest of the show we discussed our favorite films of 2025, Ton explained why the fake radio station from Stranger Things is better than our show, and we announced our resolutions for 2026. Happy New Year, gentle listeners! https://youtu.be/mbFNkH8sKtE?si=mlHo0MemuewyZYJV

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor and musician Michael Damian. Michael is best known for his role as “Danny Romalotti” on the TV show The Young and the Restless. He’s also known for songs like Cover of Love, Was It Nothing at All and Rock On. During the show he discussed his years as a daytime soap opera star, performing the theme song for the TV show Saved by the Bell, and his latest Christmas single Reach Out to Me This Christmas. It’s available now! During the rest of the show we played leftover Christmas tunes, read a poem by Sue in Lakeville, and argued about potpourri and gluten-free cookies. We’ll be back next year! https://youtu.be/x1e_XyvFcZo?si=F16aJXZo0uiBZtaG

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with filmmaker Paul Feig. Paul is best known as the director of TV shows like Freaks and Geeks, The Office, Nurse Jackie and Arrested Development. He also directed films like Bridesmaids, Spy and Ghostbusters. His latest film The Housemaid is in theaters now!  https://youtu.be/48CtX6OgU3s?si=JNkg7-Aj5hK50di5

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count was our special “A Five Count Christmas” show for 2025! During the show we exchanged Christmas gifts, heard the story of Charlie Brown’s Christmas, and received numerous updates from NORAD about the whereabouts of Santa Claus. Merry Christmas, gentle listeners!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actor Nathan Kress. Nathan is best known for his role as “Freddie Benson” on the TV show iCarly. He’s also appeared on TV shows like Drake & Josh, Star Wars Rebels and Pinky Malinky. His new film A Chuck E. Cheese Christmas is available now! https://youtu.be/cY1yQbIbbrY?si=SgN9r48x2tA9XRFO