Gorman in the Morning
Gorman in the Morning

<p>Steve Gorman (founding member of the legendary Black Crowes, best-selling author, and media personality) along with Fletcher and Ryder bring a fresh take on life in the Twin Cities. Big guests, great music, the latest info, and a lot of fun every weekday morning! <em>Sponsored by Davanni's Pizza &amp; Hot Hoagies</em></p>

What REALLY happens when you're alone? Steve says every thought in his head out loud when no one is around... and sometimes when strangers are still within earshot. Plus WTF featured tattooed toddlers, terrible "roommates" and flying rocks AND the lawyer we've added to our contacts Criminal Defense Attorney RYAN GARRY on what jurors are really looking for, why some criminals are just honest about it and why he wants to serve on a jury (but probably won't). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The CEO of Uber revealed that he is NOT a 5 Star Rider... turns out we're all better riders than him, plus Kevin Bacon versus BEES! and would you have the guts to go all the way like the BIGGEST single game winner ever on the Price is Right?!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We put Maggie to the test to see how well she knows her mom Priscilla and we learned something about Title IX, too. Plus "cool" is over a hundred years old and still sounds fresh, we review some other old slang that's gotten kind of moldy and Donkey Basketball sounds like a great way to destroy your high school gymnasium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comic Myq Kaplan joined the show to let us know how his Mom tricked him into learning the guitar by putting a violin in front of him, what it was like to be on a cruise ship as COVID was breaking out and how his new album featuring jokes from all 26 letters of the alphabet came together. Plus Rank You Very Much featured musical shout outs to Mothers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After Goldie Hawn shared a close encounter of the third kind from her past on Kimmel we heard your stories that were so unbelievable you just quit telling them plus your crafty solution to this week's Bargument that solves a LOT of problems and the 9 x 9 x 9 challenge one fantasy league loser completed in a single day that's going to make your whole summer look pathetic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the most unbelievable crocodile story of all time, and it WILL keep you out of the water, plus WTF Fletcher's version featured a Chic Fil A scammer, an incredibly stubborn identity thief AND one stripper who needs to do more cardio and SOUPS ON! at 6 AM?!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trevor Anderson dropped by the studios and offered some good character building advice for sports fans, and why his five year old is probably going to end up a comic and not a starting pitcher and his pro-tip for sharing the radio on road trips plus would you go to Mars even if you have to follow many of the same rules at The Champagne Room and if you had one word to describe 2026, what do you think people picked? Spoiler it was on boisterous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We cheer the Wolves and Wild both advancing in the playoffs, plus get a recap of the St. Paul matchup from FanDuel Sports Network’s Alexis Huss. On Kentucky Derby Eve, we run down some of the greatest racehorse names of all time, plus Roger Dorn himself, Corbin Bernsen! Originally aired Friday, May 1, 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Real or imagined we picked the best rivalries during this week's Rank You Very Much (watch out Iowa) plus the Social Security Administration lets us know the strange baby names Americans are picking... but yours sure topped them and why we're still don't need to worry about a shark invasion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comic Chris Maddock joined with lessons on getting kids to talk to strangers, how to avoid bar fights and a request to NOT get punched during his upcoming shows at Comedy Corner Underground plus how to get away with eating food inside the grocery store and lessons we picked up about pickles late in life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get into more legal questions like do lawyers defend themselves or what happens when someone is TOO excited to be on a jury with Criminal Defense Lawyer Ryan Garry. Plus, WTF featured gators, kangaroos and a PSA for anyone with a Tesla AND Fan Duel Sports Networks' Alexis Huss previews tonight playoff match up for the Wild. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Craig Gass dropped in to talk about the new Mitch Hedberg doc he is working on, how Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam got his very first Cease & Desist and why you probably don't want to party with Tracy Morgan (or maybe you do... you kinky toe-freak) plus Steve let's us know the exact opposite of rescuing your pet from a frozen river some of KQ's Best(est) winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on April 24, 2026: A whole episode dedicated to fan-favorite game, WTF: Wisconsin, Texas or Florida! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We run down the Minnesota made albums up for KQ's Best(est) and Steve once got a hot tip on a good band from R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, plus fraudsters brought to justice in a way that will make you cry "I never woulda never thought of that" and Rank You Very Much featured NHL Goal Scoring songs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the first ever GITM ROCK DRAFT! Everyone drafts 4 piece rock band with mixed results. Plus how many connections are between you and the most famous Minnesotans (science says it's six or less) and in our Bargument we're eliminating carry on bags... or maybe just flying? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been ten years since we lost "His Royal Badness" and Steve recounts Prince's world wide impact, plus Fox 9's Cody Matz on storm chasing, volleyball sized hail and the cure for colic (spoiler - it's putting on the weather report) plus WTF Steve's edition featured poison, REALLY mature pre-teens and the lesson one Florida man needs to be told yet again... cocaine and alcohol and weed don't mix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we reveal Pollstar's award winning tours for 2025, Steve recounted an early Mr. Crowe's Garden tour in the Northeast where only half the shows actually happened. Plus a New York City Police Horse finally gets some action and the crafty ways some KQ's Best(est) nominees are whipping up votes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve runs down his picks for KQ's Best(est) Soups and we're all hungry for French Onion now, plus comedian Nate Abshire on the gigs he is NOT doing tonight and what being the dad of a six month old had done to his brain and Dynamic Beer Pricing could fix a lot of problems, at least in the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chatted about the Wild's upcoming playoff series against the hated Dallas Stars with The Athletic's Joe Smith and got his pick for the series, plus your most listened to albums in Rank You Very Much and we're not here to kink shame, but there's a weird zebra out there... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discovered Maggie Faris was once stung by a Portuguese Man O' War Jellyfish and live to tell about it, plus we heard your worst bites, zaps and smacks. And Mr. Ryder himself dropped by to run down some of the best Record Store Day titles and we learned how to get rid of ten years of cognitive decline (but we're probably not going to do it). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music writer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voter Steven Hyden gives us his thoughts on this year's class of inductees, who he voted for and who he thinks should be in the hall plus this weeks WTF featured Snakes, a "High Schooler" doing it for the 'Gram and a destroyed Mustang (don't do alcohol... and weed.. and cocaine) and we discovered how many weddings Goldy the Gopher attended last year (busy guy!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We revisit a lot of core 80s memories with comedian and Gen Xer Jason Schommer - like acid rain, car CD changers and how he got a gig on the Rosie O'Donnell show plus how much does your pet really take a bite outta your bank account and what happens when you build a parrot his own submarine (spoiler: he doesn't talk back to you). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Masters weekend, so we picked our dream foursomes - and Steve actually ran into your number one rockstar pick on a golf course (and embarrassed himself, without even swinging a club), plus BRIAN EGGERT of The CineFiles isn't impressed with Project Hail Mary (even though everyone else is) but does like another movie we can't even talk about... oh The Drama! And Emily Pendergast on the new show Company Retreat and her contingency plan if she got "made" and the wrong moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Grant Winkels joined the show to talk being a violinist turned guitar player turned stand up comic, plus we picked the top "Jacks" during Rank You Very Much in honor of JACK WHITE coming back to Minneapolis this fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turns out Neanderthals took advantage of ancient tar to relieve what ailed them, and we dug into a bunch of your home remedies and health hacks, plus why you'll never look at someone drinking coffee on TV the same again, and this week's Bargument: Is it acceptable to pee in the shower? (spoiler - Ryder says no and the rest of you are nasty). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We crown a champ in our "Flavor of America" Bracket (if you like it spicy you'll be delighted), plus WTF featured a Chicken Coop that was home to something other than chickens, airport trespassing and bug tusslin' and are modern humans REALLY meant to be monogamous? We learn from beavers, coyotes, vultures and albatrosses...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We run down some incredible numbers on the Artemis II missing as the cross into the Lunar Sphere of Influence (Good Name for a Band!!). Plus if we move to a four day workweek, Ryder nails why Wednesday is the correct day to take off and "Flavor of America" Bracket Championship round is set - make your pick for BBQ (1) or RANCH (2). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Artemis II speeding away from our planet we ran down both movies that make us want to join them, and ones that make us glad we're still touching grass. Plus an expanded edition of Know It or Blow It all about what you were like in the 90s sends a few fans to the Goo Goo Dolls this summer and we discover that we've been missing out on Cheez-ITs flavors big time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hidden Valley thinks ranch is the "Flavor of America" but we're stacking up the top contenders in GITM's "Flavor of America" Bracket, plus with Twins home opener tomorrow we run down the best baseball player names in Rank You Very Much and our favorite April Fools "prank" products that companies should actually make. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad on why "slightly miserable" is the ideal condition for stand-up, the only other two jobs he's ever had since besides comedy and how he gave Dexter and Noodles a near panic attack when they handed him a mic on stage at recent Offspring gig. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finally a useful app, you can slap your laptop and it will moan or squeal like the bad co-worker that it is, plus a new twist on trading massive amounts of money for years of your life in this week's Bargument and we run down the opening show of Bruce Springsteen's tour with our master of fun Amy Mauzy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discovered the most famous gong noise in cinematic history, plus WTF Steve's edition featured curfews, kangaroos and ice cream so bad it could jeopardize fertility. Plus, our bud criminal defense attorney RYAN GARRY with advice for Tiger Woods... and you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minneapolis music icon Peter Jesperson drops into to recap this weekend's final Suicide Commandos show and talk about their impact on Minneapolis music. Plus, David Cross on creating a different feel for his new special by recording in a music venue, and Mary Lucia with some wild ideas on the Timberwolves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on March 27, 2026: Bon Scott Bash, Gross Things From Movies, the Safe Word is 'Inguinal Hernia.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on March 26, 2026: Comedians Mike Brody & Jon Caparulo, Long Island Hair, Great Car Chase Scenes and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on March 25, 2026: Scariest Moments, Car Repair: Gorman Style, Comics Erica Rhodes & Whitney Cummings and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on March 24, 2026: Mariko Aoki Effect, Frank Caliendo, Super Bowl Snacks, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on March 23, 2026: Spike Lee, Chauncey Gets a NYE Buzz, Coldplayed, Sock-Shoe Order and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on March 20, 2026: Mary Lucia, Bert Kreischer, Metro Waymo, Roommate Horror Stories and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on March 19, 2026: Sushi Push Pop, Darius Rucker, Choppleganger, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We announced the ULTIMATE Bracket in our Bracket Bracket (spoiler if you like beer, you will agree with the results) plus a messy Bargument on serving Sloppy Joe's open or closed and... WATCH OUT FOR THAT BEAR! Playlist - Tracks Sun By Someone Besides the Lead Singer: https://shorturl.at/RAIMA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We toast St. Patrick's Day and run down the best cities to celebrate... and St. Paul actually does pretty well, but not as good as Henderson Nevada?!?! WTF Fletcher's edition featured a 98 year old pool shark, a McDonald's regular on a tight budget and a free ambulance ride for one very naked man, plus a big upset in our BRACKET BRACKET. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve tells us what it was like to play SNL for the first (on this day in 1991!) and what it's like to tower over Michael J Fox during the goodnight wave, plus we dig out from a good dump of spring snow and launch our BRACKET BRACKET. Monday Morning Mixtape Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/yt9v3vdn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elizabeth Ries of Twin Cites Live dropped by and we chatted about what terrified you before you could just look stuff up online, plus some high priced rock history and (spoiler) the jocks all lost in Beat the Jock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Failed college wrestler turned comedian and game show announcer Greg Warren stops by to chat about his step count, how a wrestling ref got laughs while Greg was down for the count and what it's like behind the scenes of Greatest Average American, plus should you put Nestle's Quick powder on your peanut butter sandwich and the results of the 8th Annual Wife carrying competition are in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Bailey Murphy joins the show ahead of Celtic Comedy Night at Laugh Camp and we dug into Irish accents, the Irish Flute and why the Irish Goodbye exists (spoiler - it's the antidote to the Midwest Goodbye). Plus, WHO is the Greatest Minnesota Celebrity... and what food hack did you create? Steve beat you to hot dogs in Ramen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dug into reasons we quietly judge other people... and it turns out you're quietly judging Steve for not getting all the way over when sirens are blaring. Plus, we update the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan vote and learn a couple of things about Piggly Wigglys and true love in WTF.  Check out our playlist from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees here: https://tinyurl.com/2nb3x6cu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Straight from the source, John King on his favorite from the biggest event in hockey hair all year, the MSHSL Boys Hockey Tourney.  Plus one Michigander describes the wreckage in real time as a tornado blows threw and the strange stuff people abandoned on planes last year (anyone need an ounce of gold????). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lisa Miller crashes our morning party and we work on new names for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and she tells us about the crafty way many property owners use your dog's DNA, plus Steven Hyden declares there's no reason to make or answer a phone call (and he's right!) and we dissect the song lyrics that bug you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Criminal Defense Attorney Ryan Garry dropped by the show to give us some legal tips (spoiler: he says don't do the field sobriety test!) plus comic Wendy Marbury from the Day Drinking with Mom podcast, Music Writer Steven Hyden and actor Rob Morrow, too. Whew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music writer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voter Steven Hyden dropped the word ABOMINATION when talking about many of this year's nominees, but still made the case for The Black Crowes getting inducted (and it has a lot to do with country music) plus we get cuddly with Extreme Maggie Faris and Sam Ekstrom tips us off to the Minnesota Frost's biggest rival (blame Canada!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ahead of the MSHSL Boys Hockey Tournament Dr. Chuck Ells of 45TV stopped by and tipped us off to the rowdiest school ever (who didn't make the tourney this year... ). Plus, WTF Steve's Edition featured 2 Restaurant Attacks, 1 Bad Teacher and phrases we didn't realize we've been flubbing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We ran down habits that drive you nuts (pun intended) from passengers. Plus, the pretty obvious hacks people use to drive on THC according to research nerds, and AMANDA KNOX on digging into the Lucy Letby case, why she doesn't always believe innocents claims, and using stand up to get her message across. Listen to this week's Monday Morning Mixtape here: https://tinyurl.com/fm899u8a See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comic and Cleveland native Mary Santora on her first stand up gig, why you get to skip pleasantries in New York and what it's like to not be the funniest one in her family. Plus, Brian Eggert of The CineFiles says you can skip Scream 7, but should see a couple more movies (one that will make Steve cry) and Jessi Pierce previews the Wild as they get back from the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One New Yorker had his PB4WEGO personalized plates revoked by the DMV so we dug into the best and very worst of the ones on Minnesota roads. Plus, RYVM got feisty over pizza toppings (or lack of) and the turkeys are on the prowl in Canada, hear how one man escaped. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2026 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are out now... and The Black Crowes received their second nomination! We run down all the nominations from Iron Maiden to Wu Tang Clan. Our midweek BARGUMENT was all about RNR Hall snubs (LEMMY!!!) plus the luckiest potbelly pig on the planet found a place with free rent and no bacon fans. Check out our 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominee video playlist: https://tinyurl.com/56vfjpnj See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you recognize immediate danger when you hear it? See how you stack up against Steve and Fletcher. Plus, WTF featuring clowns, pork chops and machetes... oh my! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whitney Cummings joined the show to talk about how much has changed in parenting since she was a kid, why her music tastes are so bipolar and the cheat code for doing two TV shows at the same time. Plus, we heard some of the best (and worst times) you've saved the day, and turns out kids swearing is still funny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39 years ago Gorman got on a bus to head to a big city and play drums in a band, and the rest is history! Plus, St. Paul gets the shaft, and we heard your favorite "Career Saving Movies" (Travolta really did luck out). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If someone played a song on a loop for hours just to get under your skin, what song would do the trick? We run down the worst earworms with Rudy Pavich. Plus, flying cars are FINALLY here and cars that fly, too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better watch out, better not cry because BRUCE is coming to town and we chatted with the man who wrote the book, Steven Hyden, about some great Springsteen moments. Plus, comic BRYAN MILLER on horror movies, and EAST takes the lead in Twin Cities Civil War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chat with Capt. America himself about what it's like to play in the Olympics, how players roles change up on the world state and his dad's go-to recovery beverage (you can find all the ingredients at your favorite liquor store). Plus, "CMT Guy" Brian Phillips takes us behind the scenes of Crazy Heart as we remember Robert Duvall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You hit us up with your favorite fictional Presidents to celebrate President's Day. Plus, we've got a champion in our Cigarette Mom Rock bracket and a fish house only a Sconnie could love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When we approve of the weather we let Matt Serwe stop by the studio. We chatted hot temp, Cigarette Mom Rock and turned out our irrational fear of snakes in the toilet turned is something he's experienced first hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Currently working behind the scenes with the Wild, former KARE 11 sports reporter Dave Schwartz gives us a run down of what it's like behind scenes at the games (shorts and flip flops at an Winter Games - you betcha!). Plus, ALANIS advances in our Cigarette Mom Rock Bracket and RYVM: Top V-day Gifts to END the Relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk about first dates that still stick out... and Steve told us about one where he got too close to a porno shoot for comfort. Plus, we launched our Cigarette Mom Rock Bracket - it's Alanis (1) vs Fiona (4) today. We chatted toddlers, Target and keyboard solos with TREVOR ANDERSON! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Pennywise back on the scene, we dug into some strange theories on your favorite shows... like Pennywise and Mary Poppins are the same creatures, Shag and Scooby are draft dodgers and 007 is just a decoy. Plus, WTF Steve's edition feature ketchup, cold cases and the best (or maybe worst) use of a trail cam ever, and big dudes running into each other is Australia's hot new sport, those dingoes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're recovering from yesterday's eating and drinking championships (Steve made the easy version of Jack Ass Chili and it still shaved hours of his life). Plus, why otters might not be so bad and our very own Don Draper - Scott Dahl of Nordeast Marketing Group - on the best (and worst) of yesterday's commercials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig into what Minnesotans could possibly be doing besides watching Seattle take on New England this Sunday (spoiler - it's ice fishing). Plus, pass or play on eating Iguana Pizza, and the finalist are in for MnDOT's Name a Snow Plow contest are in and it's déjà vu all over again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve, Greg, and even a ton of Minnesotans who don't care about the NBA, are on the watch for the T-Wolves to make a move for the Greek Freak before today's trade deadline. Plus, RYVM: Super Bowl Snacks featured a lot of questionable choices, and Noel Gallagher gets a Song Writer of the Year award, despite not actually writing any new songs in the past year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve joined the show from LA with a recap on the Bon Scott Bash and we get a breakdown of playing with Gene Simmons. Plus, hear about a couple of surprises that even people behind the scenes didn't know about. Plus, there's a BIG price drop if you want to buy the Breaking Bad house and we heard your picks for famous houses that would be even cooler than a single family home in Albuquerque. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the Bon Scott Birthday Party set for tonight, Steve spent a lot of yesterday practicing with a couple of surprise players. We also run down a list of the 150 greatest guitarists of all time where some of our favorites were ranked WAY too low, and WTF Fletcher's edition sucked... but not in the way you might think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve is LIVE IN LA for a couple of days and already spotting rock stars in the wild, so we run down a few of your best bushes with fame. Plus, turkeys taking out kids and Mail Carriers in Wisconsin and why your flight attendant is judging you (hint - put your shoes back on). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twin Cities Live's Elizabeth Reis joins the show to tell us about trendy "Grandma Hobbies," her embarrassing streaming choices and the controversial heat lamp she put in the chicken coop. Plus, the meanest snowplow driver in the country is an Eagles fan (the team, not the band) and an easy way to keep your bartender happy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a bad ass snow plow driver in Ohio came to the rescue for a kid, Steve told us about a Massachusetts plow driver rescuing a rockstar (him!). Plus, Rank You Very Much WITH MAGGIE FARIS! featured the Top Movies with a City Name in the Title (no one is allowed to pick Fargo) and why you should pack your paddleboard TOO far back in the garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After one GROWN ASS MAN claims to be eating fast food chili everyday for the next month we heard all the dumb things you've had to do because you lost a bet, and Steve ended up in his birthday suit on school grounds in Jr High... and confessed to his parents! Plus, part of Team USA during the 1980 Olympics ROB McCLANAHAN talks about the new Netflix doc, MIRACLE: The Boys of '80. Plus, we all learn a little something about tonsil hockey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey you walking facepalms... you're about as useful as boobs on a boar... were some of our favorite PG-rated insults from you, (and we hit a few from really smart dead guys like Twain and Churchill). Plus, WTF featured meat pants, a love triangle getting nasty near the weight bench and a REALLY gross Uber Eats delivery, and how to prevent your puppy's brain from getting scrambled (we didn't even know we had to worry about this). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With news of Pabst Blue Ribbons' infamous 99 pack back on store shelves we're all on the look out. Plus, texting STOP might actually lead to more Spam texts (and another reason to throw our phone into Leech Lake), and Sam Gosh-Darn-old is headed to the Super Bowl. Oh boy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you've lived in Minnesota less than six years (and Steve has) this is the coldest weather you've experienced here, and it caused a whole lot of problems! We heard everything from burst pipes to dogs who don't want to take care o' business outside to really bone chillin plans for a funeral today. Plus, KSTP Meteorologist Matt Serwe on exploding trees and how long you can really be outside right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chatted with Bert Kreisher about Dave Matthews gifting him some whiskey (and the band ended up drinking it with Bert), what it's like when his wife watches him "listen" on the set of his new TV show, and the beauty of snow days for a guy from Florida. Plus, Rank You Very Much: Awkward places to be shirtless, and your worst travel delays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turns out being a parent really builds up your tolerance for anything related to bodily fluids and Steve learned that just a couple of minutes after his son was born. Plus, our BARGUMENT: Would you rather be too hot or too cold? And we've got the scoop on a big weekend this Sept for 90s music fans... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Instead of trying to invent new words like GYATT or BUSSIN' we dug into some old ones like PHILOGROBILIZED and TWATTLING that should be resurrected. Plus, WTF Steve's Edition featured Emu wrangling, a suspect straight out of the game Clue and WAY too many puns by one cub reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dove into the chores you did as a kid that were so terrible you never made your own kids do them. Plus, who has the Best Job in the country (they all involve paperwork. lame) and what happens when those delivery robots just can't take the pressure anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Movie Critic and co-host of The CineFiles with his thoughts on Marty Supreme, Song Sung Blue, and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple plus we announced our first ever GITM Goes To The Movies night features a Minnesota Cinema stapled that Fletcher NEVER SAW! Originally aired Friday, January 16, 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
During Rank You Very Much we ran down our favorite frozen pizzas and everyone has some taste testing to do this weekend. Plus, comedian Danny Jolles on growing up hating the Orioles, why LA is just a giant suburb, and how long 60 minutes can feel when you're on stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We decode a LOT of Gen Z slang and dive into the Gen X and Millennial terms we can't let go. Plus, Comic Tommy Ryman on his new special Smashed Pancake and the unusual number of clarinet playing comics, and someone opened up a Jumanji book in St Louis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We learned all about "Inguinal Hernias" and kind of wish we hadn't. Plus, a way to wake up that's almost as cool as caffeine, and WTF Fletcher's Edition features a leaf blower, 20+ meat thieves and a G-String. Giddy up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gorman broke both his arms at the same time and that STILL wasn't the most intense pain he's ever dealt with. Plus, Fletcher on migraines and you've been hit in the junk quite a bit as we run down the worst pains ever. Plus, predictions from the 50s that haven't come true... yet. And three words: Sushi. Push. Pop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nothing Dr. Oz says about drinking in the morning will get between us and tasty Bloody Mary! Plus, Beat the Jock leaves us with some questions about how you get food at a Sonic (and gets Wild tickets to Bonnie and DJ), and a wife saves her husband's life.. but sticks him with the dishes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hit on both the Best Series Finales of all time in Rank You Very Much AND the finale of the Vikings season with Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom. Plus, a stage dive so bad Steve remembers this Black Crowes fan YEARS later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's hard to define a "rock" movie but you know it when you see it and we dug into some of your favorites, everything from Hard Days Night to School of Rock. Plus, Dave Schwartz, Communications Manager for the Wild, reveals Nordy's true nature! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the aftermath of Chauncey Gorman chowing down a bag of Weed Gummies to celebrate the New Year, we heard everything your pets have scarfed down.. tampons to tinsel to... No2 Pencils?!?! Plus, it's all about the Trash Pandas in WTF this week and the Stones get the three inch treatment this spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve had a really excited New Year's Eve in all the wrong ways when Chauncey took a quick trip to the Animal ER. Pus, what words and phrases should get banned for 2026 (don't all say 6-7 at once) and the Stranger Things bump for Minnesota music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on January 2, 2026: Wrong end of the Sheep Dog, Comedian Bryan Miller, Ranking Christmas Cookies and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on December 31, 2025: Kamikaze Bird Mission, Darius Rucker, Rage Baiting, Retro Snacks and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on December 30, 2025: Steven Hyden tributes Brian Wilson, ranking the coolest car model names, Twin Cities Civil War and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on December 29, 2025: Stand Up Magician Derek Hughes, Horror Movie Bargument, Grilled Cheese Hot Takes and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on December 26, 2025: Best burger toppings, Henry Winkler, RIP Ace Frehley, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on December 24, 2025: Ozzy tribute, Rock Star Headstones, ketchup on eggs, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on December 23, 2025: Mark Mallman, Fantasy Football team names, Tornado close-call, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on December 22, 2025: Plane pants-wetter, Best club shows, woman breaks neck while yawning, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music critic Steven Hyden joined the show to talk music, winter driving and more. Plus, Comic CHRIS MADDOCK on country music and the trick to breaking thru to his teenager (spoiler it's all about the Nintendo Switch) and a perfect run on Double or Nothing left us shocked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jade joins the show for Rank You Very Much and we run down some of our favorite Christmas tracks, Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM on Joe Burrow rumors and more, and your picks for Minnesota Bowl Game branding (Old Dutch Potato Chip Bowl anyone?). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dug into Spain's "Tio de Nadal" aka The Poop Log and other strange Christmas traditions. Plus, Maggie Faris gives us a behind the scenes look at driving a snow plow (left-winger flex and all) and the holiday movies we just keep watching over and over and over again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We spoke to music icon Jimmy Jam about his project with Terry Lewis, the Next Verse to benefit the 100 Billion Meals Challenge. Plus, Walmart, Chocolate Fentanyl and Aliens in Steve's edition of WTF, and getting the shaft from Secret Santa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comic Bryan Miller joined the show to talk hecklers trying to get attention at comedy shows, growing up playing hockey on roller blades and why all your gin disappears when your boiler breaks during a cold snap. Plus, JESSI PIERCE on the Wild trade for Quinn Hughes, and a pet loving lawyer battling the IRS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Gorman and Sean Ono Lennon talk about War is Over!, Sean's short film inspired by the music of his parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, why the hardest part of releasing a movie comes after the film is complete and the importance of being an optimist, especially today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on December 12, 2025: Comics Bert Kreischer and Maggie Faris, Fictional products you'd buy, Breast Milk flavored ice cream and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rank You Very Much was all about that sugar high when we picked out Top Christmas Cookies (spoiler Steve doesn't really know the name of his top pick, do you?) Plus, why TODAY is the top day for break ups, and MN Dot's Snow Plow naming contest is back... and we have about a week to come up with something better than Alice in Snow Chains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Academy Award Winner Sean Ono Lennon joined the show to talk about the release of War is Over! his short film inspired by the music of John and Yoko, plus new dad NATE ABSHIRE on losing sleep while keeping his edge with a 9 week old baby. Originally aired Wednesday, December 10, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After we heard about a finger licking DoorDasher during WTF, Steve revealed the Pros like him pick up their take out. Plus, we are not impressed with IMDB's Christmas movie picks and JESSI PIERCE with a big prediction for this upcoming Wild homestand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After Garbage's Shirley Manson scolded a fan for bringing a beach ball to a show in Australia, Steve tells us the one thing he would ban from EVER being in the hands of amateurs at concerts. Plus, why wealthy people think it's ok to swipe stuff from the self checkout, and RIP Grandma (the Tortoise). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve is on the road with Golden Smog for a handful of shows on the East Coast and we get to tag along! Plus, snacks and pops you would revive (sounds like Rondo is should be making a comeback soon if their marketing people listen to this show). Plus ASHLEY AND WES from MSP Plumbing Heating Air on where to set your thermostat for the winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the coldest morning of winter so far (and damn it's early in the season) we ranked the WORST cold body parts during Rank You Very Much and you had some bone chilling additions. Plus Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom on what McCarthy needs to do to show some signs of improvement... and the chances NEIN can do those things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dug into late 90s movies and some of the best picks from 2025 in film with Brian Eggert of The CineFiles on KARE 11+ and Deep Focus Review, plus Meteorologist Matt Serwe on Clipper Waves, cold temps and other horrible Canadian imports. Plus, we heard your close calls you have some jaw droppers! Originally aired Wednesday, December 3, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are some odd picks for the Most Fun Cities in the country, but our picks are probably stranger... and yours are ridiculous. Plus, WTF Ryder's Edition was all about the warm fuzzys and positive spins today. Plus, after MNF kicking blunder we relived the sports blunders that still traumatize you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We heard your flight delay hacks and horror stories (which is worse, 41 hours solo or 24 hours with an infant and toddler?) Plus, poor showing for both Minneapolis AND St. Paul on our mission to be the countries most "sinful" cities and it's last call on T-day leftovers... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on November 28, 2025: Steve Meets the Colonel, Comedian Mike Brody, Amusement Park Mishaps and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on November 26, 2025: Comedian Pete Lee, Human Dirt Bike, Clean Insults, classic Paraglider audio and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twin Cities radio legend Mary Lucia talks T-Wovles, Stones and her new book (out today!) Plus, J. Peterman himself John O'Hurley on 25 years hosting the National Dog Show, one of his most memorable contestant flubs on Family Feud and the funny thing that happened right before he took the part on Seinfeld, and you get all fired up about the best way to prep potatoes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're ready to call the season toast after the loss to Green Bay. Plus, the right and wrong pies to serve on Thanksgiving, why to avoid Pennsylvania at all costs, and Mr. Ryder aka Steven Williams of Down in the Valley with Record Store Day Black Friday picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twin Cities Live's Elizabeth Ries gave us an update on her flock and made a pretty good argument for why The Packers need to exist, plus WAYMO is testing out driverless cars in the Metro, would you ride in one? And turns out the best breakfast for a turkey is Chic-fil-a. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve's healthy enough to get back to work and we're sure it was from all your great DYI health hacks; like wrapping your throat in chicken fat and dirty socks. Plus, Americans will drive about three hours to pick up a stranded loved one, but we heard from a lot of GITM fans going that far or farther. Also, Rank You Very Much will make you drool when you hear top Thanksgiving side dishes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discovered comic Wendy Maybury counts sticking her head out of an airplane as a family past time and finds quilting more satisfying than sex and can help you if you faint at her show at the IDS building Saturday, at least until the EMTs show up. Plus BARGUMENT! what's the right time to serve Thanksgiving dinner, and Pearl Jam bought a Zamboni for Two Harbors, no joke. Originally aired Wednesday, November 19, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fletcher and Ryder powered thru a show without Steve and got a ton of great health hacks from you, everything from adding booze to your emergency to dirty socks around your neck and stinky weed in your pipe. Plus, WTF featured Menudo, Momma Energy and Meth.. and a win for Taylor in EP. AND we learned that JetBlue flight attendance need to build up their THC tolerance... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve returned from touring with Howl Owl Howl and brought back a head cold; so, we hit on some health hacks from Medieval times that sound like a ton of fun. Plus, jobs where people unfairly get turned into villains, and Lonnie McQuirter (co-founder of a hemp derived THC company) talks about what the new ban could mean for things like THC seltzers in Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve hosts from Atlanta ahead of the final Howl Owl Howl shows for this tour. Plus, we learn how much say bands have in setting prices for concerts and if they really could stamp out insane prices on resale tickets, and we were reminded that Tab addiction was real during Double or Nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After some tech problems, Steve hosted the show live from the business center of his hotel in Philly! We heard about some pumped Howl Owl Howl fans and a woman who couldn't find her FedEx package. Plus, MAGGIE FARIS joined us for Rank You Very Much: Entrance Songs (the right answer is always Hocus Pocus by Focus). Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM predicts a win over Chicago this Sunday, and DEAN DELRAY on new music, old music and the North Loop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bargument: should concerts be phone-free experiences? We've got two for and one against. Plus, Top Female Rock singers, does your pick make the cut (and are you seeing her tonight at Grand Casino Arena?!) and Steve's recap of Howl Owl Howl's NYC show last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Darius Rucker was on The Today Show yesterday to promo Howl Owl Howl with a cameo from Steve and Mike Mills, and we heard about all the times you've made it to the small screen (Greg on American Gladiator wins the day). Plus, WTF featured Bass Pro Shop's Fight Club, a Bargument that got a couple of people both shot and arrested and a terrible candidate for Teacher of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Howl Owl Howl tour heads to NEW YORK CITY after weekend shows in New Jersey and Boston (and a near miss from The Boss). Plus, Charlie Berens on growing up in a HUGE family, the Packers (of course) and his first gig at MOA, and highlights from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Movie lines so iconic that you don't need to see the flick to know what's happening DOMINATED the morning, did we get to yours? Plus, Steve is 3 shows into the Howl Owl Howl tour and already breaking his drums and Jason of The Open Door Pantry helps us launch Rock the Pantry and tells us their most needed item (spoiler, it's tampons). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Howl Owl Howl plays in Washington DC tonight and Steve hosted from our Capitol and we learned why the 9:30 Club is probably the coolest building in that whole city. Plus, it's Band Names with Animals in this week's Rank You Very Much. And how much money would you need to get paid to eat a 30 year old burger? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Norton joined GITM to discuss the new boxset of live Hüsker Dü performances, what it was like to join the band with really no other plan and how it felt to make the jump to a big label like Warner Brothers for three punks from Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Howl Owl Howl keeps the party going at The Metro as we tag along with Steve on tour. Sydney Sweeney on getting ready to play boxing legend Christy Martin, which included sparring in the ring with Christy herself. Plus, Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom on a big win for JJ McCarthy over Detroit, and why facing the Ravens will be a huge test. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a killer first outing for Steve with Darius Rucker and Mike Mills in Indy last night, Steve took the Howl Owl Howl bus to Chicago and got up early with us to talk about Chex Mix (not regretting any of his life decisions). Plus, why neither Dan Patrick or Ryder are allowed to play tambourine in any of Steve's bands, and WTF Fletcher's Edition featured a sleazy car salesman, body parts delivered via mail and escaped monkeys getting into the Spirit Halloween of the season. Plus, Jonah and Dawn of the Midwest Murder podcast prove that this stuff really CAN happen anywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve is live in INDY ahead of the first Howl Owl Howl show of the tour. Plus, Matt Serwe explains why we don't really need Daylight Saving Time and the benefits of sleeping in total darkness (even if you need to do something strange like cover your windows in tinfoil). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve's Howl Owl Howl bandmate DARIUS RUCKER checks in on the release day of their debut song "My Cologne." Plus, Mike Mills in his own words on why they're singing about smelling like Ariana Grande. Plus, Halloween foods that creep us out and a couple of solid ghost stories from Up North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Rank You Very Much we ran down the Top 3 First Candies You Grab from Your Kids' Trick Or Treat haul and Steve educated us on the Chunky bar (coming to a record store near you). Plus, Sam Ekstrom on J.J. McCarthy's return to Michigan, a place where he won A LOT. And how the new Howl Owl Howl song is tied to... Ariana Grande?!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dug up some real life creepy stories that inspired your favorite horror movies. Plus, discovered you could probably get a helluva deal on the Amityville house. And who would pass the "Bird Theory" test with their partner. Paul Myers on John Candy's career and why he means so much to both fans and fellow actors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More than half of us have had some type of paranormal experience; what's yours? We heard about phantom steps, shadows in the basement and dishwashers who could have used a beer. Plus, WTF feature skeleton strippers, the best anti theft deterrent for any car and BRAAAIINNS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pumpkin gut hacks and more with SEAN McPHERSON, who launches City Cast Twin Cities, a new podcast this week. Plus, we reshuffled the top 25 Horror Movie Villains too so they're actually some scary ones at the top, and we throw back to the GOAT World Series, the last one the Twins won of course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Birthday to our favorite Pearl Jam fanatic! Plus Bruce Springsteen aficionado STEVEN HYDEN on the new movie Deliver Me from Nowhere, plus the East Bethel Mom who alerted a bus full of kids that their ride was on fire and some really crafty grilled cheese tricks. Originally aired Friday, October 24, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We ranked Johnny Cash songs with Jay Ernest from the Folsom Prison Experience in Rank You Very Much, which was both really easy and REALLY HARD. Plus, Sam Ekstrom can cook us a nice maple glazed salmon dinner, but didn't give us a lot of hope for a Vikings win tonight and we are over Candy Corn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chatted with Ben about what he imagines it might be like to do a show in prison as he gears up for the 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival. Plus, words that sound too goofy to be true (we're sure there's a word for that) and Anthony Edwards gets to interview is favorite movie star... the woman who played Matilda?!?!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kohler wants to put a camera in your toilet, are you buying it? Plus, WTF Fletcher's Edition featured upset exotic dancers, attempted murder and... palmetto berries?!?! Plus, how to pick out a liar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At ACME Oct 29-Nov. 1, we spoke to Derek Hughes about getting started in magic after open heart surgery at 10 years old, what it's like to spontaneously do magic for strangers and how hard it is to convince people to believe what's happening in front of them. Plus, what are the protocols for finding cash, and Steve gets into how Howl Owl Howl is prepping their set list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the passing of legendary former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley on October 16, 2025 at the age of 74, Steve Gorman pays tribute to The Spaceman's legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first ever edition of Funny But Wrong, Kimberly won the day with a good line about Crocs and will see Adam Sandler from the front row. Plus, Comic AHMED KHALAF on bringing math into basketball, Burger King and breaking his leg, plus we discuss the proper way to handle a bidet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the dog of a firefighter CAUSED a fire, we heard stories of his crafty dog Clementine who missed her calling as a jewel thief. Plus, Comic CHRIS MADDOCK in for Rank You Very Much: Top Sitcom Families. Plus, CHAMPION PUMPKIN GROWER Travis Geinger on what it takes to be a pumpkin whisperer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twin Cities Civil War went all the way to a tie breaker with Matt from Rosemount scoring McCartney tickets and evening up the overall standings. Plus, we learned you never trust a plumber who chews their fingernails and Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom on which QB he thinks will start this Sunday and how Wentz could tie up the QB1 job for good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve snuck a dog into a hotel room while on tour, and a couple discovered their cat riding on the luggage rack hours from home so just snuck him along during the rest of their vacation. We heard a few other strange places that animals have popped up. Plus, tourist spots that are overrated (and some that are just poorly reviewed). The EASTSIDE gets closer to tying things up in Twin Cities Civil War when Mike from Farmington went 5/6 and scored McCartney tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What weird rules did your parents enforce when you were a kid? We heard about bathmats that needed to be dry, Ziplock bags that get reused and strange sleeping rules. Plus, Maggie Faris joins us to talk "pro-bowler" hair, why bar cars are necessary at family events and the Excelsior Comedy Festival on Saturday, and the West pulls further ahead when Steve from Rockford wins Twin Cities Civil War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Offerman on his new book, why woodworking was his fallback plan, making his own instruments and the clause Nick has in his contracts so that he can go fishing up north every year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does standard chili have beans or not? Steve says no, Fletcher and Ryder say yes and the line has been drawn. Plus, Jessi Pierce talks about the Wild's BIG season opening win, and what do you put on TV when it's time to drift off? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KSTP Meteorologist Matt Serwe joins the show for Rank You Very Much: Top Food Holidays. Plus, we learn how often TV weather people actually get it right. The West pulls ahead in Twin Cities Civil War and the strange places we're being asked to tip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a confrontation between a mom with a screaming baby and another diner at a restaurant got the internet fired up, Steve recounted saying exactly what he wanted to when a fellow flyer got all riled up over his happy baby. Plus, Beat the Jock got our jocks working REALLY hard. Plus, the Big Dumper's 61st Home Run lands in the perfect place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hit on things that should be normal but are actually pretty creepy, wet doorhandles, cats who stare at ghosts and... warm toilet seats. Plus, despite trying our hardest we could not find a date for WTF bachelor Robert... but did hook up Kathy with tickets to a show at First Ave. The Fonz himself, Henry Winkler, on writing his 40th book, how he got his first producing job and why it's important to just put one foot in front of the other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dug into what are really essential skills and Alan from Mpls checked in with a pro tip on starting fires without a match or lighter (as long as you have bad vision). Plus, jobs where you don't need to be that smart to make a BUNCH of money, and RUSH!! announced a tour. We'll let you know who's playing drums when they come to Chicago next summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Butch Vig on Garbage's first ever show at the 7th Street Entry, what it's like to hear Nevermind out in the wild more than 30 years after producing the album and where he was told to NOT go to a Packers away game as an out of town fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comic Matthew Broussard joined the show and talks pop star beef, preppy schools and how well his cat plays with others. Plus, the very stranger way a book on the Replacements could get turned into a movie, and why we aren't running the TC Marathon this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a TOYOTA CAMRY!?!? got busted going 124 mph and still tried to get out of the speeding ticket, we hit on the best and worst times we've gotten pulled over. Plus, Rank You Very Much: Great Bands with Terrible Names and Sam Ekstrom is predicting a BLOW OUT in London this week for the Vikings (we hope he's right). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Offices are going as far as BANNING shoes in the work place, we're way ahead of the trend for once. Plus, Chi-Chi's in St Louis Park sets opening day... and classes things up with reservations and lots of reasons to use the word "malfeasance." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Ohio issuing a pretty obvious request for its highway drivers, we went deep on your MN road rules. Plus, SUPER TROOPER Erik Stolhanske on Super Troopers 3, how he met up with the rest of Broken Lizard and his love for Stereophonics, and KAPRIZOVS BIG PAYDAY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a woman spoke about yawning so hard SHE BROKE HER NECK AND NEARLY DIED!!! we dug into the strange ways you've hurt yourself. Gorman jumped into a door frame and saw stars for a few days, but we've heard you slipped on a grape, threw out your back sneezing and took a brick to the face (thank the maker for Nerf footballs). Plus, a Sperm racing update (you won't believe the cash they are throwing at the guy who invented this) and MSP is losing its Spirit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We went way down the frosty rabbit hole on the 1978 MADE IN MINNESOTA romantic drama Ice Castles and learned all the different movies and shows you've appeared as extras. Plus, your Don't-Knock-It-Until-You've-Tried-It life hacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dissected NHL logos in Rank You Very Much and preview the upcoming Wild season with Jessi Pierce. Plus, Sam Ekstorm's crazy Vikings in Ireland predictions and squirrels gone wild... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THIS JUST IN!!! Rolling Stone is calling it a "Supergroup" but Gorman is just calling it playing music with his friends; new band HOWL OWL HOWL will feature Darius Rucker, Mike Mills and Steve on drums with music out next month. We learn how this whole project started and why picking a band name was the hardest part. Plus, we dig into the time you became LIVESAVERS, and chat with Agent Cooper himself, Kyle MacLachlan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's your weirdest beverage hack? Steve reviews Coke-a-Cola in red wine; a Spanish delicacy (yuck). Plus, Tom Morello used to strip at bachelorette parties and Ozzy slaughtered cattle and other jobs rock starts had before they hit it big. WTF featuring a Turkey brine that nearly took the house out, a 100 FOOT burnout and... HUMAN REMAINS?!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the first day of fall, what gets under your skin about this season? Dead leaves, rotten apples and bland turkey topped the list plus take aways from Farm Aid 40 and the strangest science of the year as the Ig Noble prizes are awarded. Originally aired Monday, September 22, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toy Hall of Fame 2025 nominees are in and Battleship has clearly gotten the shaft in the past, we'll all in on that and this year's underdog "snow" for induction this year. Plus drunk chimpanzee and comedian Chris Porter on venues changing names, seeing The Black Crowes in the early days and what a Kansas City traffic jam really means. Originally aired Friday, September 19, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever come to the rescue for a wild animal? Steve save some tiny possums from drowning in a garbage can (right after crushing their mother to death under his car... on accident) and on man freed a very noisy deer from the soccer net in his yard plus we featured Robert Redford in this week's Rank You Very Much and chatted beer with Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative's Jeremy Mathison AND drumming on Appetite for Destruction with Steven Adler. Originally aired Thursday, September 18, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We got a very disturbing rundown from Sam Ekstrom on how big the Vikings injury report might be, plus founding member of R.E.M. Mike Mills on the origins of the Baseball Project and why R.E.M. didn't think it was a big deal that you couldn't understand anything Michael Stipe was singing on the first few albums, plus Trampled by Turtle's Erik Berry on picking up the mandolin and Farm Aid 40 this Saturday. Originally aired Wednesday, September 17, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dove into a very questionable list of the most "trustworthy" accents and Steve once had to tell Midwesterner and Jayhawks front man Gary Louris that we do all in fact have accents, plus  WTF featured Flammin' Cheeto eating spider monkeys, the worst McPuns ever and a gator slaying grandma... and we discover fun stuff you can do with removed body parts after Elton John had his knees replaced and his old kneecaps turned into jewelry. Originally aired Tuesday, September 16, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bert Kreisher joined the show in all his shirtless glory (we're guessing) to talk about how he ended up with some many Grateful Dead ties, why taking over a year off was the best thing he's done for his stand-up in years and starting his tour this week plus the strange way a Canadian broke into his upstairs neighbor's apartment and we come down off the JJ McCarthy cloud. Originally aired Monday, September 15, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Maggie Faris on what happens when something ends up in your food that shouldn't be there, best breakfast spots and the showcase she is putting together for Wednesday night at Laugh Camp. Plus, BEAT THE JOCK featured back to back wins for the listeners and Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom with a really strange prediction for Sunday's game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally Aired September 11, 2025: The Best of Gorman in the Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A speed demon has been driving an F1 car in the Czech Republic at speeds of 120 mph for the past SIX YEARS before getting busted; so we heard a lot about your top speed and what you were driving when it happened (200+ on a crotch rocket is the current record). Plus, an intense round of Beat the Jock, and random loud noises are freaking out people in New Jersey (Steve blames Richie Sambora). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We learned the kind of strange and somewhat cool inscriptions many rock stars have etched on their headstones, plus a lesson on Peach Moonshine and some healthy celebration of JJ's debut! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elizabeth Ries of Twin Cities Live joined the show to talk about her intense sleep routine, pick for best MN State Fair food this year and why she is partially blinding her chickens. Plus, we gear up for MN to CREAM Chicago tonight (hopefully) and the strange and scandalous places you've run into teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally Aired September 5, 2025: The Best of Gorman in the Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally Aired September 4, 2025: The Best of Gorman in the Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally Aired September 3, 2025: The Best of Gorman in the Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally Aired September 2, 2025: The Best of Gorman in the Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Mike Brody joined the show to talk about growing up in Mason City and what it's like to get heckled during breakfast on a cruise ship. Plus, your strangest college roommates and the bands you'd want to see reunite (original line up only!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We ran down our Top Fantasy Football Team names with Sam Ekstrom of the Locked on Vikings podcast. Plus, heard Sam's preview of the upcoming season. Plus, we dug into Guinness World Records that haven't been set yet, and we think we've got a chance at this high-five record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pete Lee on why he was the scariest guy in jail in New York City recently. Plus, the first joke he ever wrote, his historic first concert and the wild experience of Ozzy Osbourne's Back to the Beginning concert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Gets to Know THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD - COMEDIAN PETE LEE! Plus, a REALLY tight round of Beat the Jock, and the Pride of Detroit Lakes will dust off his purple jersey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After one motocross fanatic highjacked a Township Hall Meeting with his imaginary dirt bike, we dove into the strange people we meet in our neighborhoods and Steve reflected on the best AND worst moment he had with a dog walker. Plus, WTF featuring speeding, stealing and smashing windshields. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We run down weird hangover cures from the internet and Steve says the ice bath one that's hot right now... it actually worked for him!! Plus, Fletcher pulls to an early lead during the first couple of rounds of State Fair Food Price is Right and we've got some amusement park ride stories that might make you glad the Midway will be clear of cicadas this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We break down the foods we tasted at the Minnesota State Fair, plus a new Guinness record is set by someone that must be part fish. Rock critic STEVEN HYDEN joins us to talk about the Grandstand gigs that jump out to him, how the Beatles are still unearthing new material and why the new docuseries on the Cowboys is worth the watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We gear up to see you at the Great Minnesota Get Together by running down our favorite gut busting Fair foods in Rank You Very Much, plus the nasty places you've dropped your phone... and whether or not you got it back and we all get REALLY petty about cutting people off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever say one thing but mean your mother? After a Judge said "guilty" when he meant "not guilty" we tackled some of the most famous flubs. Plus, Mystic Lake is doubling down on Amphitheaters and we're beer/soup collabs mean we're on the verge of tailgating season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cambridge Dictionary added new words and terms for 2025 and we learned how crafty kids basically created their own version of the f-bomb. Plus, public sex, emergency wings and the worst thing that could happen during a DIY project all in this week's WTF, and the highest paid pro athletes in Minnesota (spoiler - Wolves lead the pack). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We ran down the top hours at work we don't accomplish a damn thing. Plus, a true golfer's response to a plane crash landing on the green putting an end to his terrible round, and there are a LOT of great song titles with people's name but we've got the names that show up the most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We spoke with Award winning director Spike Lee about his love for KAT on the Knicks, what is was like to start up in the film industry and who he thinks the Greatest Actor of All Time is. Plus, best late night eats and why St. Paul got screwed by Monopoly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark 'er dude... we're heading to Drkula's in IGH tonight; so we ran down our favorite shows and movies featuring bowling. Plus, more thoughts on the Pohlad's sticking around, and if you only get to listen to one singer for your next 12 hour road trip, who is your top pick? Some really crafty answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toilet paper brands were Steve's undoing in Beat the Jock this week. Plus, Minnesota is in the running for America's Best Restroom and it's WAAAYYY Up North, but sounds nicer than a camper, and The Last Word is a big blow to Twins fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WTF: Fletcher's Edition featured bare feet, faux nursing and high speeds, but it got Steve (and Pete from Blaine) a W for the week. Plus, how EVs are making people car sick, and what you lost at a music festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Ben Katzner on growing up mowing grass at the local cemetery, why he's never been in a bar fight and his weekend at Laugh Camp plus new special out today. Plus, the guy who got into four Ivy League schools and his parents never bothered to tell him?!?! and RIP AOL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gorman and Fletcher may have crafted a brand new menu item at iconic burger joint King's Place Bar & Grill, plus a round of Double or Nothing that got REALLY tense, and a Giant tub of Mayonnaise married a couple in Vegas leading you to chime in with a lot of odd ball wedding stories; we heard everything from hair on fire to wooden dowels impaled in the grooms face to a perfectly cracked beer preserved in the wedding film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Rank You Very Much: it was ALL about burger toppings, and you were very crafty. Plus the 2025 HAMBONE nominees for strangest pet insurance claims are in and one dog took on a BULL, plus Breast Milk Flavored Ice Cream is real and tastes like pralines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kelly from Burnsville left Steve in the dust by naming 17 Gas Station Chains in 20 SECONDS and scored Sandler tix. Plus, more of your wild animal close encounters and how the USDA is keeping cows alive with... Adam Driver fight scenes?!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a Grizzly Bear CHARGED at the Seattle Kraken's Mascot in the wild, we heard your latest animal close encounters. Plus, Musician/Historian/Viral Sensation MARK MALLMAN on record setting marathon performances, the different ways different generations recognize him and his show at The Parkway Theater this Friday. And Fletcher goes 2/3 in the latest round of WTF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guitarist Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols Tour 2025: Steve Gorman and Steve Jones discuss the history of the Sex Pistols, Jonesy's radio career, plus his time on the pitch and thoughts on 1966 World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's the longest you've held a grudge? Steve's got one that dates back 30 years against a DC punk band with REALLY bad manners. We hear your beefs with teachers, old bosses and... Arby's?!?! Plus, Oasis fans can drink more beer than Coldplay fans, and Jared Allen enters the HOF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rock critic Steven Hyden in studio to discuss the Oasis show he just saw at Wembley Stadium in London and appearing in the Billy Joel documentary. Plus, our Bargument: Best Club show you ever saw led down some really deep rabbit holes and the funny things you thieves stole from restaurants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Maggie Faris joins us for Rank You Very Much and we get nose-deep into our favorite smells. Plus, the most hated foods in America (there are a couple of MN staples that did NOT make the list). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turns out Florida is trying something pretty smart: robot bunnies to take care of their Burmese python infestation, how we think they could level up. Plus, a win for Alex from Coon Rapids in Beat the Jock (is kettle roast a flavor???) and when amusement park rides get even more amusing (for the viewers, not the riders). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tortillas, tamales and... PORK BRAINS?!?!?! were all served to us in cans, and Steve has tasted two out of three of those delicacies. Plus, should we lower the driving age, raise the voting age... or just bring our kids to Wisconsin for a beer at the bar when they're teenagers? AND WTF Ryder's Edition featured machetes, cocaine and a bowling ball cannon, GAME ON. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The rest of the world thinks we're missing out on REALLY fast trains, poutine (all though we ARE starting to catch up on this one), toilets that wash our butts FOR US and month long summer vacations. Plus, the reviews are in for 9-volt battery flavored chips and an ode to Animal House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We gear up to see you on a boat in Stillwater with the cautionary tale of a naked boat thief, plus play homage to Hollywood Hulk Hogan with the best catchphrases of all time and a near perfect game by Raeann in Double or Nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hit on words that set off your BS Alarm like "triggered," "lean in," and... "historic???" Plus, ERIK PERKINS joins us for Rank You Very Much and we pick our favorite (sorta) clean insults. With Alamo Beer shifting from the Kind of the Hill world to real life, you shared other fictional products you would buy IF they were real. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We share your memories and tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, plus a couple of wins for the home team in Beat the Jock and would you have your dreams turned into videos? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Mills on R.E.M.'s first Minneapolis show, the impact of legendary band Big Star on some of your favorite bands and why the Big Star Quintet has much fun playing Big Star's music, even when fans in the audience break down and cry in the middle of the set. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After one Taco Bell fanatic figured out how to bypass AI in the drive thru, we share your customer service cheat codes. Plus, WTF Fletcher's Edition featured $3K sunglasses, faking naps to avoid criminal charges and NAKED MINI GOLF! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk infidelity and infestations! Some of your most scandalous cheating stories along with more Coldplayed Couple fall out. Plus, a Delta flight from MSP nearly missed a B52 heading into Minot, and MN ranks 31st in states for sports fans... and we should be embarrassed about getting beat by a couple of out neighbors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Nate Abshire is going to be a brand new dad soon and Steve and Paul let him know the coolest and toughest things to expect. Plus, besides getting caught cheating on the Jumbotron at at Coldplay show, we hear the worst ways you've busted cheaters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We ranked Simple Crap that Makes You Happy for this week's Rank You Very Much (enjoy the silence, indeed). Plus, too many people said OUT LOUD that they would leave their spouse for a million bucks, and why breaking down "film" after a concert is a crazy way for a band to wind down after a show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a paraglider in North Dakota ran into some powerlines (and was ok!) We with spoke with Paragliding instructor Adam Roering (who might have sold Steve on getting up in the air). Plus, more dangerous hobbies we'd try, and a moral victory in Beat the Jock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a North Dakota paraglider ran into a powerline (oh jeez) we heard step by step how a former electrician zapped himself clear across the basement and into the hospital. Plus, America's "most loved" accents leave us confused and it's all about getting robbed in WTF this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We run down Top Sugar-y Cereals. Plus, your picks for what we missed, what isn't that great, or the stuff you eat just because the jingle was cool. Plus, science that actually works to cool down your car, and what song Byron Buxton should walk out  during tonight Home Run Derby? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are your road trip blunders? Ever drive to the wrong side of The U-P, leave your retainer at a rest stop OR FORGET A KID?!?! It's happened to everyone. Plus, the West Metro pulls ahead in Twin Cities Civil War and Comedian Kevin Bozeman on why kids his are disappointments (spoiler it's sports), talking trash in the casino and how he got out of a ticket in Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian and ghost fanatic Bryan Miller joined us for Rank You Very Much as we ranked out Best Paranormal Activity Movies. Plus, Twin Cities Civil War saw Michael from Hastings put the East Metro in the lead and score SIR PAUL TICKETS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever done something good that backfired badly? (Steve learned jumping into break up a fight between a couple outside a pub can go haywire quickly). Plus, Beat the Jock FINALLY took a turn for the jocks and we learned a lot about lie detectors (and NEW MN State Fair Foods). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Researchers broke down what makes someone "cool" and turns out it's not smoking. Plus, Steve runs the table on this week's WTF, and do you applaud even if the concert, performance or kid's recital just isn't that good? Minnesotans have a sickness... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's the best or worst nickname you've given any vehicle? Plus, another round of Double or Nothing and pass or play on the adult version of Chuck-E-Cheese... Charlie's 54 (ok that's not the actual name but it's much better than the real thing). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on July 3, 2025: Most Problematic Name, Athletes You'd Grab a Beer With, Can You Pass a Lie Detector? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on July 2, 2025: Celeb Airbnb, Frank Caliendo, Mariko Aoki Effect, Creepy Twins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on July 1, 2025: Library Lager, High School Whiffs, Unbelievable Movie Moments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Originally aired on June 30, 2025: Marathon vs. Fasting, Dad-isms, Inexplicable stories, Sexy Accents, Comic John Caparulo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Erica Rhodes joined the show to talk interacting with machines, why the cello is the sexiest instrument and what it's like to get on stage and not make Simon Cowell laugh. Plus, Double or Nothing and one tough Bargument. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dove into facts everyone claims to know, but that aren't actually true (CRACK YOUR KNUCKLES ALL YOU WANT!!) Plus, Comedian Trevor Anderson joins us for Rank You Very Much featuring the Worst One Hit Wonders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One country band is playing "Taser Roulette" before each concert and we take some jabs at that. Plus, brands you trust above all else, and Donnie Moerhle of the St. Croix Valley Riders & State Senator Judy Seeberger on Lane Splitting and Filtering laws that go into effect next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turns out frequent nightmares stress your body out enough it can take years off your life; we hit the meanings behind some of the most common ones. Plus, 90's skills you flex in front of Gen Z, like opening a car door with a key, and WTF featuring literal sex on the beach! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turns out black coffee can keep you in the game longer, unless it's this hot out. Plus, one woman found a chef's phone in the bottom of her take out container, so we heard tall the strange places you've dropped your phone, and what's on your sports bucket list? You probably can't beat a couple of lists from our fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best of Gorman in the Morning: Salty vs. Sweet, One Name Singers, Close Call Lightning Strikes, Cheapest Case of Beer By State and more. Originally aired on June 20, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nearly unlimited amounts of cash can lead to crazy purchases, so what goofy animal would you get if money didn't matter? Plus the best Band Free Agent signings and Steve gets a W in Beat the Jock (Fletcher does not). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.