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The Q Now

Robert Hickmanwww.theqnow.com
Hosted by Mark Bland, The Q is a current affairs and pop culture show with a political twist. Weekly the guys interview actors, writers, artist and a revolving cast of characters to bring you multiple views of some of the most controversial and engaging topics of our time.
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The QNow - 645- And just like that, They're gone

In this lively episode of The Q Now podcast, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull deliver a mix of politics, pop culture, and personal stories from KYRO’s Gateway Fiber Studios. Broadcasting with a simulcast in "Broken England," the duo reflects on their decade-long journey, announcing a hiatus from KYRO to join Occupy Democrats for a new show airing three days a week on YouTube. They express gratitude to KYRO’s owners, John Shepherd and Lee Thompson, for the platform that opened new doors, while inv...

May 13, 20251 hr 39 min

the QNow - 644 - Stop It

Hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull deliver a fiery episode of The Q Now on KYRO News Radio, airing April 24, 2025, from Gateway Fiber Studios. Shortened to one hour due to a Blues playoff game, the show blends sharp political critique with pop culture banter, focusing on Trump’s foreign policy and administration chaos. The episode opens with a Moscow Times report alleging Trump’s involvement in a planned Moscow Trump Tower, explaining his pro-Russia stance amid stalled Ukraine-Russia peace talks. B...

Apr 25, 202549 min

The QNow - 641 - Liberation Day

The hosts of "the queue now," Mark Bland and Jason Cole, marked their show's 15th anniversary, with Bland announcing the retirement of his traditional intro for a more free-flowing approach. The main topic of discussion quickly became "Liberation Day," which coincided with the implementation of new tariffs by Donald Trump. The hosts expressed significant concern about the economic fallout, drawing parallels to the historically damaging Smoot-Hawley Act. They highlighted the negative reaction in ...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 41 min

The QNow - 640 - Hot Nuts

The QNow Podcast – Mark Bland & Jason Kull with Guest Moshe Kopolow In this episode of The QNow , airing on 1280 KYRO Fox News, Mark Bland and Jason Kull are joined by guest Moshe Kopolow for a deep dive into some of the biggest topics making waves in the world today. From international conflicts to the digital landscape, this episode is packed with sharp analysis, bold opinions, and plenty of thought-provoking moments. We kick things off with a discussion on the Israel-Palestine conflict, e...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 22 min

The QNow - 639 - U Can't See Me

Ready for a fiery mix of government shakeups and presidential zingers? Tune in to the latest episode of THEQNOW.COM, where hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull bring their razor-sharp takes and unstoppable energy to the mic. Joined by guests Evan Scheper and Matt Williams, this crew delivers a discussion that’s as bold as it gets. First up, they tackle the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—the agency shaking up Washington with moves like slashing thousands of government credit cards and stir...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 39 min

The QNow - 638 - Change is Coming

On this episode of The Qnow, Don Looney returns to the scene of the crime from his last show and the boys are too excited to see him. First off the guys decide to discuss local web boards and the typr of people that are on them and how they should act. What should and shouldn't be posted as well as anything else that falls into the peripheral discussion, the guys tackle it. Next up it seems Russia is be coming best friends with the United States. After a recent yelling match at the White House w...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 41 min

The QNow - 637 - It Matters to Me

First up, Mark Bland and Jasom Kull do a deep dive into Trumps latest decree of "Long Live the King". Trump seems to have forgotten that Washington and the forefathers specifically forbode there being a King because that is what caused all their issues in the first place. So why make the new place like the old place. So being a king was looked down on. But is it in 2025. There is a group of people so hell bent on being slaves to the rich that they are willing to cheer someone like Trump for thes...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 41 min

The QNow - 636 - You're Not the President

Here’s a cleaned-up and polished version of your podcast episode summary: On this episode of The QNow … It turns out Elon Musk is actually the president—at least according to a surprising source: his own 5-year-old son, Little X. After overhearing private conversations between Musk and Donald Trump, the child reportedly strolled into the Oval Office and declared that Trump needs to "shush his mouth" because he is not the President of the United States. Mark and Jason break down the implications ...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 41 min

The Qnow - 635- Prime Real Estate

On this epsiode of the show, Mark and Jason are once again joined by John Scheper from 105.3 KYRO! First up the guys discuss Trump explaining to the world that the USA was going to go in and take over Gaza. Of course the rest of the earth laughed and told him he was crazy but with Israel sitting next to him doubling down...it's hard to believe that it will not happen. The gentlemen discuss the entire situation. Then Mark and Jason discuss the USAID closure with Schep. USAID is a governemtn agenc...

Feb 10, 20251 hr 40 min

The QNow - 634 - Chaos has Consequences

In their latest episode, Mark Bland and Jason Kull of the Qnow Podcast explored several critical events. They delved into the tragic Washington DC plane crash , a mid-air collision that took 67 lives , discussing the aftermath, ongoing investigations, and President Trump's response . The hosts provided a detailed look at the incident, drawing from reports by The New York Times , NPR, and CNN . They also tackled the nomination of Kash Patel , analyzing his past roles and what his appointment migh...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 34 min

the QNow - 633 - A Salute to Magic

Mark Bland and Jason Kull welcomed guest Keegan Emmert, a talented magician and mentalist, to the show for an engaging and thought-provoking episode. Alongside Keegan's fascinating insights into the world of magic and mentalism, the hosts tackled a disturbing news story that highlights the dangers of Donald Trump's reckless pardons. The episode focused on Andrew Taake, a January 6th insurrectionist pardoned by Trump, who is now wanted for soliciting a minor in Texas. Taake’s troubling history in...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 38 min

The QNow - 632 - Don't Ban Me Bro

In the latest episode of The QNow podcast, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull tackle a range of engaging topics. They delve into Elon Musk's influence on politics, examining his connection with Donald Trump and how his decisions have shaped public perception and governance. The conversation then turns to Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The hosts discuss his potential motivations, including aspirations for a gubernatorial run...

Jan 21, 20251 hr 37 min

The QNow - 631 - Gulf of America

: 🎙️ This Week on The QNow: Jonathan May Is Back! Comedian extraordinaire Jonathan May returns to the show, bringing his signature humor to the airwaves! It’s been a minute, and the guys waste no time catching up on the chaos. From FCC challenges to life’s curveballs, they’re diving headfirst into the laughs and the madness. 🔥 First up: Jonathan and Mark reflect on the wild ride since his last visit, including their tussles with FCC regulations. As Mark puts it, "The FCC won’t let us be!" But ...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 35 min

The QNow - 630 - Our Best Actor

Oh it's 2025 and we have a brand new episode of The Q now that is live from news radio KYRO/WIBH! First off Jenna Roberson joins us to discuss her campaign and the eventual loss of Kamala Harris to Donald Trump. Jenna discusses some of the finer nuances of why the Democrats failed and what they need to do to get back on the horse. Next up the guys discuss the fact that Elon Musk wants to immigrate more foreigners to the United States while the entire MAGA backing that he has is into deporting pe...

Jan 07, 20251 hr 37 min

The QNow - 629 - XMas 2024

Well still in the bunker until January 2nd but that is okay, we are slowly drawing back to our situation with 105.3 KYRO and FOX News. After being told to take a break because of cussing on the air from a guest...and because we are liberal in our stances and Kamala lost the election....the first STL people to be suspended by the Feds....which makes us the HOWARD STERN of the 2020's. The Liberal rogan. For sure! So get on the train now while you can, we are taking off with this thing! On this epi...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 13 min

The QNow - 628 - Backing Out Already

In the latest episode of The QNow , hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull dive into the unraveling of Trump’s empty promises as he preps for a potential second term. Before even reclaiming the presidency, Trump’s Project 2025 is a clear sign of betrayal: slashing Social Security, gutting Medicare, and prioritizing corporate profits over the very voters who elected him. Mark and Jason lay out the facts and expose the consequences of these policies for everyday Americans, particularly in red states like...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 13 min

The QNow - 627 - Bunkered Up

On this week’s episode of The QNow , Mark Bland and Jason Kull dove into an eclectic mix of topics that showcased their sharp wit and unfiltered commentary. The discussion kicked off with a look at DOGE and a playful take on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Mark and Jason envisioned this satirical department as a reflection of bureaucratic absurdities, highlighting the challenges of holding public institutions accountable. The segment combined humor and critique to emphasize the n...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 3 min

The QNow - 626 - The FCC Won't Let me Be

Well it has been a whirlwind of a week for Mark and Jason the purveyors of our show. After the Thanksgiving show they were told by the station head that the FCC was alerted to them and their cussing and liberal ways on this FOX station. And evidently after a conversation from Arlington, VA....Mark and Jason were removed from the radio. So this show is more a break down of what happened and how we view the entire situation. I'm sure other broadcasters will find out the truth for themselves and pr...

Dec 05, 202456 min

The QNow - 625 - The Telecom Don

On this episode of the show, Mark and Jason welcome St. Charles County Democratic Chairman Don Looney to the show. First up, Mark and Jason has a real bone to pick with Mr. Looney and the Democratic party in the areas around where Mark and Jason live. Mark specifically has issues with uncharismatic people running for office, and people unwilling to throw back at people that were clearly making things up the entire time. Why is it Mark and Jason work so hard to help that which they think is prope...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 36 min

The Qnow - 624 - Where is the efficiency

In this week’s episode of The QNow , Mark and Jason dive into a jam-packed session of hot topics, bold opinions, and unfiltered fun! Kicking things off, they dissect Elon Musk’s latest antics and what these appointees might mean for Trump's empire—and the world. Plus, the department of Government Efficiency makes its way into the mix, as the crew debates the ever-evolving Trump cabinet. Then, special guest Moshe Kopolow brings a deep and insightful perspective to the table, breaking down the com...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 37 min

The Qnow - 623 - The Criminal Won, Again!

Join hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull for a special live broadcast on Fox News 1280 KYRO as they dissect the stunning victory of Donald Trump in the 2024 election. With insightful commentary and expert analysis, they explore the key factors behind Trump's win, the impact on American politics, and what this means for the future of the Republican Party and the nation as a whole. Special guest John Scheper adds his expertise to the conversation, providing an in-depth look at the post-election landsc...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 37 min

The QNow - 622 - Harris or Trump

It is election time boys and girls! We are going to choose the new leader of the free world and Jenna Roberson joins to discuss all of it with us! First up, Mark Bland and Jason Kull sit down with Jenna to discuss this campaign season, her help within the show and working in STL to get the word out about another option in the St. Louis media scene to get your thoughts and feelings out there, on a major network so you have it in your cap too. This went for all the people the did join us and all t...

Nov 02, 20241 hr 36 min

The QNow - 621 - Can I take your Order

Join hosts Mark Bland, John Scheper, and Jason Kull as they dive into the wild world of politics and pop culture in the latest episode of "The QNow"! This week, they tackle the hilarious concept of Donald Trump flipping burgers at McDonald's—what did that look like? John Scheper also discusses the current layout of politics and how equitable it across the board. But that’s not all! The boys also joined by special guest Jared Young, a candidate running for the U.S. Senate against Kunce and Hawley...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 32 min

The QNow - 620 - Crystal Quade

Join us for an electrifying episode of The QNow as we sit down with Missouri’s dynamic gubernatorial candidate, Crystal Quade! In this engaging interview, Crystal shares her vision for the future of the Show-Me State, tackling everything from education reform to healthcare and economic growth. With a background that combines political savvy and a passion for community, Crystal brings a fresh perspective to the table—and a few laughs along the way! She even gets into a little talk about her passi...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 33 min

The Qnow - 619 - Jack Danforth

On this episode of the QNow, former US Senator from Missouri Jack Danforth joins Mark Bland, Jason Kull and Marcus Boston to discuss the 2024 election. Mr. Danforth brings his Decades of knowledge and political wherewithal to discuss the 2024 election regarding Josh Hawley and his US senate seat. Danforth is a huge fan of Jared Young and has decided to put his support behind Mr. Young. This comes after Mr. Danforth was solidly behind Josh Hawley in past elections. All of this is discussed and Ja...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 34 min

The QNow - 618 - Trump Bracket of Shame

We on the Qnow are no starngers to the world of tournament of pop culture! We are the creators of the section. On this episode Jonathan May joins us to break down a current canididate for President and all his bad qualities. First up, a VP debate happened and Mark gets into it with Jason and Jonathan. Was JD Vance odd and off putting like they have said in the past? Did Walz come off to eager and a little bit geeked out? Yes to everything. But it was what was said and the way the canididates int...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 35 min

The QNow - 617 - Conservative Lies

Mark Bland and Jason Kull welcome nobody on this episode of the show so sit back and enjoy the ramblings of these two! First up JD Vance straight out admits that they lied about the "eating dogs and cats" thing (the thing that Trump and him have claimed since the debate). This admission comes on the heels of Trump making up things about his debate performance and other assorted campaign mishaps. The guys discuss lying and how it seems to always come from one party and not the other. Where the re...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 35 min

The QNow - 616 - Abdul and his Pets

The show is back and LIVE on Thursday nights at newsradiokyro.com or 105.3 FM KYRO Locally in St. Louis. On this Episode welcome both Adam Sommers of the Heartland Podcast and Missouri Federal Senate Canididate Jared Young! First up, the second debate in the presidential election happened, and well lets say Trump didn't come off as Glowing as he could have. At one point ranting about people eating their pet dogs and cats. At another time getting fact checked on the same information or one of the...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 35 min

The QNow - 615 - Clumsy

Marcus Boston Returns for more hijinks and political discussion! First up the gentlemen, Mark Bland and Jason Kull along with Marcus, discuss the Trump campaign and their current clumsiness with how they are handling 2024. This brings up a deeper discussion on why people should not be looking to Trump as their option in the world for President. Mark and Jason discuss the clumsy handling of the government between 2017-2021 when Trump was in charge. Next up, the guys discuss the situation at Arlin...

Aug 31, 20241 hr 31 min

The Qnow - 614 - Getting Schooled

Man oh man was the state fair a fun watch. Lucas Kunce and Josh Hawley decided to face off in the most absurd wanna be debate of any senators career! It was amazing to watch and Jenna Roberson is here to discuss it! First Up is the Hawley/Kunce debacle. Josh Hawley decided to find Lucas Kunce at the Missouri State Fair and ambush him with a camera crew trying to get him to debate him live. Hawley wanted a Lincoln Douglas style debate and Kuntz just wanted to argue with Holly about how he's not t...

Aug 19, 20241 hr 36 min
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