The Five Count

The Five Count

Hosted by Dustin Wilmes & Juston “Ton” Cline, The Five Count is a radio show broadcast on KMSU-Mankato and KMSK-Austin in Minnesota on Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. CT. Dating back to June 2004, the show features celebrity interviews, giveaways, performances from The Five Count House Band, and other nonsense. Find the show on www.thefivecount.com and wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Join us by calling/texting (507) 519-2030. Tonight is your night, bro!

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January 31, 2026 119 mins


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This episode of The Five Count was our 17th annual Princemas Celebration, featuring an exclusive interview with musician Matt “Atlanta Bliss” Blistan. Atlanta is best known as a former member of Prince & the Revolution. He played on prince albums like ParadeSign O’ The TimesLovesexy and the Batman soundtrack. During the show he discussed how started playing with Prince, his...

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor and musician Shaun Cassidy. Known for hits like That’s Rock ‘n’ RollHey Deanie and Da Doo Ron Ron, Shaun signed his first record contract while he was still in high school. He also appeared on TV shows like The Hardy BoysBreaking Away and General Hospital. During the show he discussed recording new music, h...

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January 17, 2026 119 mins


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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with wresting legend Al Snow. Al is former WWF European Champion, WWF Hardcore Champion and WWF Tag Team Champion. He also worked on the TV show WWF Tough Enough and the Netflix series Wrestlers. During the show he discussed how he made the transition to the acting world, his memories of working in Minnesota’s AWA, and his latest movie Lea...

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January 10, 2026 119 mins


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

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January 3, 2026 119 mins


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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Brian Vollmer. Brian is best known as the founder and frontman for the band Helix. Known for songs like Wild in the StreetsDeep Cuts the Knife and Rock You, Helix has been making music for more than 50 years. During the show he discussed the longevity of Helix, his relationship with The Trailer Park Boys, and the new Helix ...

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor and musician Michael Damian. Michael is best known for his role as “Danny Romalotti” on the TV show The Young and the Restless. He’s also known for songs like Cover of LoveWas It Nothing at All and Rock On. During the show he discussed his years as a daytime soap opera star, performing the theme song for the TV show Saved by t...

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December 24, 2025 9 mins

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with filmmaker Paul Feig. Paul is best known as the director of TV shows like Freaks and Geeks, The Office, Nurse Jackie and Arrested Development. He also directed films like Bridesmaids, Spy and Ghostbusters. His latest film The Housemaid is in theaters now! 

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December 20, 2025 119 mins


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

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December 17, 2025 14 mins

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

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Jason McMaster. Jason is best known as the founder and frontman for the band Dangerous Toys. He’s also played with bands like Watchtower, Broken Teeth and Igniter. During the show he discussed the early days of Dangerous Toys, putting together Dangerous Toys’ latest album Demolition, and his new band Night Terror. Night Terro...

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December 6, 2025 119 mins
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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with longtime Minnesota deejay Mary Lucia. Mary is best known for her tenure with Minnesota’s 89.3 FM “The Current” from 2005-2022. She currently works for Minnesota’s “Radio K” 770 AM. Her new memoir “What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder to Relate To” is out now!

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November 29, 2025 119 mins


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During this episode of The Five Count we talked a lot about oatmeal, paid tribute to Five Count alumni Jellybean Johnson and Jimmy Cliff, and celebrated episode #1,111 of the show. We’re number one!

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November 22, 2025 119 mins


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This was a special Thanksgiving episode of The Five Count! During the show we discussed our favorite memories of the Mankato music store Ernie November, chose which sitcom characters we would pick for a five-on-five cage match, and learned turkey hunting techniques and wild turkey calls. Happy Thanksgiving!

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November 19, 2025 9 mins

The Five Count recently had a chance to peak with actress Lizzy Caplan. Lizzy is best known for her role as “Janis Ian” in the film Mean Girls. She also appeared in films like Hot Tub Time Machine, 127 Hours, Cloverfield, and TV shows like True Blood and Freaks & Geeks. Her latest film Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is in theaters now!

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November 15, 2025 119 mins


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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actress Elise Freshwater-Blizzard. Elise is best known for her YouTube series Middle of Nowhere. She also created the series Only in Sheffield and Unfit for YouTube. During the show she discussed her comedic influences, her process and attention to detail when creating content for YouTube, and her recent foray into stand-up comedy. Su...

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November 8, 2025 119 mins


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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Ricky Saints. Ricky is WWE’s NXT Champion. He’s also a former NXT North American Champion, NWA World Television Champion and AEW World Tag Team Champion. During the show he discussed his transition to the WWE, working under the tutelage of wrestler Shawn Michaels and where he would like to go next in his career. See Rick...

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November 1, 2025 119 mins


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This was The Five Count’s Halloween Special for 2025! During the show we played all our favorite Halloween suns, discussed what a Five Count museum would be like, and debuted a new song from The Five Count House Band called Grandma’s Answering Machine. Happy Halloween!

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October 25, 2025 119 mins


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During this episode of The Five Count we paid tribute to Ace Frehley of KISS, discussed a side-business where Ton will officiate weddings on the show, and begged for money for the KMSU Pledge Drive. Thanks for your support!

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October 18, 2025 119 mins


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During this episode of The Five Count we discussed doing the dishes, got caught in a chamber of horrors, and Ton broke the news that he cut his hair off. Now he looks like Keanu Reeves!

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