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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 - 613 - Prime Time

Well well well the QNow is now live on 105.3/1280 KYRO every single Thursday night starting at 7pm and available worldwide on theqnow.com . First up Mark and Jason welcome back Jonathan May to the show. A lot has changed since he was on the show so we pick his brain to find out what he thinks about Kamala Harris as well as her VP pick Tim Walz. This leads to a discussion about local elections and the August 6th primaries. Corey Bush seems to be one of the individuals who was beat out in her prim...

Aug 10, 20241 hr 39 min

The QNow - 612 - Political Strategy

Mark Bland and Jason Kull welcome guests Jenna Roberson & Political candidate Bethany Mann! Plus discussion on Tim Walz as the new VP candidate and a conversation with Jenna Robersona and Bethany Mann about Political Strategy!

Aug 10, 20241 hr 31 min

The QNow - 611 - The Nice Politicians

On this Episode of the QNow we welcome political candidates Liz Callahan and Amanda Taylor running in Missouri for House district 103. Also Jenna Roberson steps back in to hang out and chat. Joe Biden has exited the 2024 Presidential Race and Republicans are heated that he can choose not to run for president. It's because their guy looks like the old and dementia ridden candidate at this point. The guys discus all the ramifications and what the future is looking like for the USA! Amanda Taylor a...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 31 min

The QNow - 610 - Don't shoot the Messenger

On this episode of the show, Andy Echle Joins to discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and going out to Vegas to play in the World Series of Poker. First up, Donald Trump was almost assassinated by a man name Thomas Crooks. Crooks was able to get on a roof of a building and take a few shots at the former President. The guys discuss the events that took place and how this bodes for the country moving forward in the 2024 election. Next up, is the Republican National Convention and al...

Jul 20, 20241 hr 31 min

The QNow - 609 - The Summer Classic

Welcome welcome welcome to another amazing episode of The Qnow with Mark Bland and Jason Kull. This weeks guest is former candidate and political advisor to the show John Scheper! First things first, it seems that Biden is still battling the demons from the Debate a few weeks ago. Everyone wants him to step down and/or pivot to another candidate. But are there any that could potentially handle the onslaught from the Trump supporters. The guys discuss the debate, and the options on the board for ...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 30 min

the Qnow - 608 - Project 2025

Jenna Roberson is back to discuss her running for a seat with the Missouri State House of Reps and joining to help breakdown Project 2025. First up, There was a presidential debate and everyone knows that Biden looked bad, but the guys and gals breakdown more of this debate and put the proper context on how things should be viewed. Yes, Biden is old, but he answered the questions. Trump is also the same old and he didn't answer any of them really. Would you rather have a focused leader or some i...

Jul 05, 20241 hr 31 min

The QNow - 607 - The Troopers

The debates are upon us and everyone is chomping at the bit to find out what is going to happen. First up, Mark and Jason Kull decide to do a little housekeeping and promote a parade walking event in the St. Louis area for multiple municipalities. But when we start talking, we start discussing. And when that happens we want news of the week. This week Trump lost a few keep battles for primaries and they were some eye opening losses. Especially since he has a favorable Republican national positio...

Jun 29, 20241 hr 32 min

The QNow - 606- Charlatan Politics

Transition is a part of life. It can be difficult. But not for the best radio duo in the STL and on FOX News KYRO! No guest this week, so it's just Mark and Jason. But to start things off, it seems Trump is in more trouble with moves he has been making in business. This time regarding his campaign and a company that recieved 3.1 Million in donations in 6 total months. The company is not known to be in the Political game, but it's Trumps war chest that paid out the money to them. The guys discuss...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 31 min

The QNow - 605 - Suddenly Susan

Susan Shumway joins the show to talk about running for state congress in Missouri's 108th district! First up, state politics always baffles the minds of our stalwart national politico's such as Jason Kull and Mark Bland. But not for Jenna roberson who is also a candidate and running for a state representative position too. But why do the idiots act the way they do. The team discusses and then onto the real game, can Jenna get a debate with her oppoenent at all for their upcoming matchup? Everyon...

Jun 15, 20241 hr 33 min

The QNow - 604 - Educating the Tribe

On this episode of The QNow we welcome Missouri State Senate candidate Matt Williams to the show. Also joining us on this episode is the first lady of the Qnow, Jenna Roberson. So Elon must decided that he was going to give the Brazilian Rainforest his Starlink internet Wi-Fi. And of course a Brazilian tribe was super excited to get access to this. The only problem was the same problem parents have with all of their children and the internet...the people couldn't handle it. We discuss what happe...

Jun 08, 20241 hr 33 min

The QNow - 602 - Gateway to Politics

On this episode of the show, Missouri Politico and state news man John Combest joins to discuss Missouri Politics and National politics. First up, it's a sad day in St. Louis as their hometown entertainment paper called The Riverfront Times has been sold and people were laid off. It's not good that people lost their Jobs, but our host Mark has had a long and interesting relationship with that newspaper and he discusses some of those thoughts and feelings right off the bat. Next up John Combest i...

May 25, 20241 hr 33 min

The Qnow - 602 - Draft Dodgers

On this episode of the QNow comedian Jonathan made returns to hang out and talk about politics. First up it seems that Donald Trump is grabbing more people from Capitol Hill than Capitol Hill actually has. A group of congressional individuals showed up at Trump's New York trial to support him. All while there is tons of American Business that needs to be handled in Washington DC and these people are gallivanting off to other cities. The gentleman discuss. Plus Biden accepts the terms to 2 debate...

May 18, 20241 hr 32 min

The QNow - 601 - Western Infidels

On this episode of the show Moshe Kopolow joins to discuss campus protests and the war in the middle east. Moshe Kopolow is deep on the internet into the ukrainian war with russian, but he also happens to be Jewish and living in america during the entire Gaza Solidarity protest. So needless to say his life is interesting in the first. But dealing with ramifications on both ends of your life can take a toll. Moshe sits down and talk about his early life and growing up in St. Louis playing footbal...

May 11, 20241 hr 34 min

The QNow - 600 - Gag me with a Spoon

Well it's taken 14 years and 599 other shows at 2hrs a piece to get to this one, but here we are. Show #600! And Jenna Roberson jumps back in with us to celebrate and talk! First up, Donald Trump has been hit with multiple issues during these trials and everyone finally thought the GAG orders would be the final straw. Except it wasn't and they offered him a 10th gag order and threat of arrest. 9 others weren't good enough? This is wild! Jenna, Mark and Jason Kull sit down and try to wrap their h...

May 02, 20241 hr 33 min

The QNow - 599 - Hush Money

This week we put the focus back on politics because the whole world ACTUALLY TALKS ABOUT THAT, not nobodies... John Scheper is back to discuss all aspects of this situation with Donald Trump. Currently embroiled in a hush money trial, Trump is trying everything to make it look like he matters to the world. Giving fake keys to the White House, farting and making people ill with their smell...the former president is in rare form currently. But with all this happneing, is this the best two options ...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 33 min

The QNow - 598 - Influence

Haev you ever had a viral video? What about gaining and having tons of followers and supporters online? Well this weeks show is just for you! Corbin Cunningham (@C0rbo on tik tok) a socail media influencer joins the show to discuss his upbringing in the business of social media and influencing. First up hosts Mark and Jason bring in a friend to talk with Corbin. Mark's son Reid joins the show to ask some intriguing questions of the guest and how his career came about! Corbin discusses how people...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 32 min

The QNow - 597 - Excessive Force

Jenna roberson returns to the show to discuss abortion rights and the laws of the 1800's! Yeehaw! First up Mark is pissed that there is stupidity abound in the republican party and the way they present themselves. They are starting to turn the corner into weirdness and lertting it be seen in more places publicly. This leads to a discussion about Abortion Rights in Arizona since they passed a law that was adopted before the territory was even a state. It's so ancient in it's device, the peeps dis...

Apr 13, 20241 hr 34 min

The QNow - 596 - Give Me Half

Marcus Boston returns to have his character analyzed and to discuss the local elections with the guys! First up it has been a rough few weeks for the guys. They have been interviewing candidates for school baords and senators and all the fun. But the time for talk is cheap and we are not here to guild the lily! The QNow on KYRO brought candidates on to the show to interview and promote. Their opponents didn't like that Mark and Jason do not bend easily to dumb whims. When all was said and done, ...

Apr 05, 20241 hr 32 min

The QNow - 595 - Wake me up before you go

On this Episode of the show with Mark Bland and Jason Kull: 1. Producer Bobby Makes his return 2. State Senator Tracy McCreery joins to discuss the Missouri Legislature 3. Shoehei Ohtani is in trouble and Bobby wants to talk about it 4. Delicious food from Protein Kitchen hits our lips and we discuss 5. People confessed to bad things and the guys decide if it really was that bad

Apr 03, 20241 hr 32 min

The QNow - 594 - A Grounded Approach

We are hot and heavy into the election cycle for 2024. Primaries have happened, people complaining on social media too...all the necessities to let you know everyone is chomping at the bit to be recognized and voted into positions! Well this is no different in Missouri either! First up Joanthan May returns to discuss peeing on people for no reason and then tells an amazing story of a dream he had! This leads to a discussion about Donald trump and his inabilities to pay his legal debts to the peo...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 35 min

The QNow - 593 - That Local Flavor

On this episode of the show, Courtney Dowdall and Roy Kasten join the show to discuss the problems with local radio station KDHX in St. Louis. First up Roy and Courtney sit in with Mark Bland and Jason Kull to discuss the problems that have been happening in St. Louis Community Radio Station KDHX 88.1. Since 2019 it seems things have not been going swimmingly at the station. Many VOLUNTEER DJ's and station members have been fired or left after dealing with the head of the station Kelly Wells and...

Mar 09, 20241 hr 34 min

The QNow - 592 - The Bored Games

On this episode of the The QNow, Jonathan May shows back up and we decide to break down everything going on in the world around us. First of Donald Trump has been a very bad boy and has now had punishments handed down to him financially. Unfortunately Trump feels that he doesn't have to pay those and it said that he's only going to pay $100 million of the 400 plus million that he deserves to pay. The gentleman talk about Donald Trump and his current indictments. Next up there's a crazy story com...

Mar 01, 20241 hr 34 min

The QNow - 591 - Lets get Randi

On this episode of the Qnow, Randi McCallian joins to discuss her running for US Congress and the issues inside of Mo district 8 where she would represent if she should win later this year. Also Jenna roberson returns for more fun and torture, plus a new Ranker Review game where the guys (and gal) break down the best Cartoon theme songs of all time. Did your favorite make the list? Is another song more deserving? Find out who reigns supreme! Finally, Trump is a problem but it seems he keep makin...

Feb 23, 20241 hr 32 min

The QNow - 590 - Cultured Gentlemen

Marcus Boston is back just in time for the finale of the Tournament of Pop Culture: Cops, robbers, Spies and Assassins bracket! First up, Marcus comes back to let Mark and everyone know that he is definitely not dating any white women anymore. This comes on the heels of Mark asking Marcus about black culture and how they view black men dating or marrying white women. Mark noticed that many famous black men have white wives and he was curious as to how others view this in black culture. Next, The...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 33 min

The QNow - 589 - Immunity Excluded

On this episode of The QNow Elad Gross and Maddox join us to discuss stalkers and the Missouri general election! Plus Jenna Roberson joins us again. First up elad gross is running for Missouri attorney general and he decides to stop by the QNow for a quick conversation about the election and his plans for the state of Missouri. Elad also breaks down the drama that he was involved in with his former opponent Sarah Unsicker and how he became a spy for the Israeli government (according to her). Plu...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 34 minEp. 589

the Qnow - 588 - Assassins

On this episode of the QNow we welcome back our friend Andy Echele. And Andy comes back to the show at the perfect time. First of Mark is having some issues with some local businesses. So Mark decides to tell the story of what happened and explain to people that they don't have to put up with these types of treatment when they are spending their hard-earned money and being clients of these companies. Mark also brings up a national company that he's been having problems with this year and how the...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 34 minEp. 588

The Qnow - 587 - Mutual Combat

On this episode Jenna Roberson joins Mark Bland and Jason Kull to discuss the ROBBERS section of the TOPC (tournement of pop culture) and politics. First up news comes whipping in that it seems some senators and representatives from the State of Missouri House decided to submit articles to incorporate Mutal Combat/Dueling as a way to solve issues at the state level. Mark, being a Prowrestler, and Jason being, not republican, know that this is not a good way to handle these things but are all abo...

Feb 01, 20241 hr 34 min

the Qnow - 586 - Cops and Robbers

Jonathan May has returned on this episode of The Q to Grace us with his amazing comedic abilities. First up is the Iowa caucus for 2024 and our friend Donald Trump has easily won a red state where we obviously knew he was going to win. But what does this mean for America and all of us who are watching from the sides. This man has criminal issues and indictments that should hold him off of the ballot but he still continues to campaign and get support. We discussed the Iowa caucus and the future o...

Jan 19, 20241 hr 34 min

The QNow - 585 - Master of Illusion

On this episode of the QNow Mark Bland and Jason Kull are joined by Keegan Emmert an amazing local St Louis Street magician. First up it's obvious the GOP is in disarray because Hunter Biden showed up at their Congressional meeting and decided to leave right before MTG spoke! This left everyone in the building speechless and even the CNN camera's left the event to follow Hunter and his team into the halls with their cameras. Taking the cameras away from the GOP really was the worst thing for the...

Jan 13, 20241 hr 34 min

The QNow - 584 - Epsteins Files

On this week's episode of the show Jenna Roberson joins us once again to discuss the newly released Epstein list of individuals from the court case. Jenna joins Mark Bland and Jason Kull on this first episode of the 2024 election year. First up Mark brings to the table a weird story regarding Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets. Rogers accused Jimmy Kimmel of being on the Epstein list which Jimmy Kimmel did not like. And understandably so when you accuse people of being pedophile...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 33 min
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