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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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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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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October 11, 2025 119 mins


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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with singer and actress Lea Salonga. Lea is best known for her role as the singing voice of “Princess Jasmine” in the film Aladdin. She also provided voices for films like MulanMy Neighbor Totoro and KPop Demon Hunters. During the show she discussed being known as a Disney princess, her memories of appearing in the film Ninja Kids as a c...

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October 4, 2025 119 mins


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During this episode of The Five Count we discussed Halloween decorations, Ton told stories about being probed by aliens, and we interviewed Twin Cities Con Founder Ben Penrod. We also gave away tickets to Twin Cities Con Nov. 7-9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center!

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October 1, 2025 13 mins

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with Musician Josh Hight. Josh is best known as a member of the band The Detachment Kit. He has also released music as Irons an PINES. The latest PINES release In His Wake is available now!

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During this episode of The Five Count we talked about how cool fog machines are, discussed which tattoos we should get, and reminisced about our days at Saginaw High School. Go Trojans!

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September 24, 2025 14 mins

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician A.J. Croce. Releasing music since the early ’90s, A.J. has played with people like Willie Nelson, T Bone Burnett, Leon Russell, Béla Fleck and Ry Cooder. He’s also the son of Jim Croce. See A.J. on Oct. 3 with the “Croce Plays Croce: Where The Songbook Ends, The Story Begins” tour at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Colin Blunstone. Colin is best known as the singer for The Zombies. He’s also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During the show he discussed the re-release of The Zombies’ Odessey and Oracle album, the new Zombies documentary Hung Up on a Dream, and his new solo album Less is More. All three are available now!

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September 17, 2025 16 mins

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician and actress Rebecca Pidgeon. Releasing music since 1987, Rebecca has played with the likes of Billy Preston, Walter Becker and the band Ruby Blue. She’s also appeared in films like State and Main, Heist and Bird Box. Her latest album Unillusion is available now!

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September 13, 2025 119 mins


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During this episode of The Five Count we enjoyed a tall can of Liquid Death, tried to figure out why people like Radiohead, and took a trip to paradise. It was almost as good as the film Emmanuelle!

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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Scott McCaughey. Scott is best known as a founding member of The Baseball Project and The Minus 5. He’s also played in bands like The Young Fresh Fellows and R.E.M. See Scott McCaughey with both The Baseball Project and The Minus 5 on Sept. 17 at the Fine Line in Minneapolis!

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September 6, 2025 119 mins


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During this episode of The Five Count we complained about the band U2, discussed the new Hellraiser video game, spoke with author Gary Graff about his new book 501 Essential Albums of the ‘80s, chatted with author Martin Popoff about his new book Guns N’ Roses at 40, and talked with Lee Mendelson Film Productions’ Sean Mendelson about the latest Peanuts soundtrack You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown. G...

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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Regina Zernay. Regina is best known as the bassist and singer for the band Detroit Diesel Power. She’s also played with bands like Cowboy Mouth, Halfcocked and Cee Lo Green. Her latest solo album High Rolling is available now!

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This episode of The Five Count featured exclusive interviews with two rock legends. First we were joined by musician Mark Zonder. Mark is best known as the founder and drummer for the band Warlord. He also played in the Graham Bonnet Band and Fates Warning. During the show he discussed the legacy of Warlord, the early years of the Metal Blade Records scene, and the new Warlord album The Lost Archangel...

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