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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June 28, 2025 119 mins
Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician John McEuen. John is best known as a founder and former member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He’s also a member of the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame. During the show he discussed his 50 years with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, his longtime friendship with Steve Martin, and his latest album The Newsman. Get your copy today! During...
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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Marichka. Marichka is a well-known Ukrainian-Canadian singer, folklorist and activist. She has also played with groups like Balaklava Blues and Lemon Bucket Orkestra. Her new single 4.5.0. with Daughters of Donbas is available now! https://youtu.be/Re5OjpAU10o?si=_Sq-UikfargYCEpi
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Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we paid tribute to Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, learned that the McDonald’s “Mac Tonight” character was based on Ton, and learned all about the Burning Man festival in Le Sueur, Minn. It’s at the Caribou Gun Club!
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June 18, 2025 14 mins
The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician David Starr. David is a Colorado-based blues and Americana singer/songwriter with more than 11 albums to his credit. He has also played with artists like John Oates, John McEuen and Steve Cropper. His new album Must Be Blue is available now! https://youtu.be/vCLUGm0AMlU?si=fZ-Z-ccCcjl9X0qs
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Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count was our 21-year anniversary celebration! During the show we discussed our various aches and pains from being old, shared our experience visiting the house we lived in together 20 years ago, and played all our favorite drinking songs. Since we're finally old enough, the show was broadcast from the bar!
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Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Knox Chandler. Knox is best known as the former guitarist for The Psychedelic Furs. He's also played with artists like Depeche Mode, Cyndi Lauper, Siouxsie and the Banshees and R.E.M. During the show he discussed his years in the music business, his memories of working with Cyndi Lauper, and his new album/book The Sound. Get your cop...
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Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we discussed the dangers of lossy compression, paid tribute to Rick Derringer and Kevin (the guy who ran Belle Mar Video in Le Sueur, MN) Moret, and Ed McMahon helped us decide what we want to be when we grow up. Oddly enough, we both chose public radio shock jocks!
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May 24, 2025 119 mins
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we accepted offers from potential interns, talked a lot about wisdom teeth, and played our favorite songs by bands of the same name. Happy Memorial Day!
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May 17, 2025 119 mins
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we were joined by Five Count superfan Tony! Toni! Toné! We talked about guitars and motorcycles, ate some McDonald's pizza, and played all of Tony's favorite songs. It was a dream come true for us all!
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Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Anders “Neddo” Odden. Anders is best known as the founder and guitarist for the band Cadaver. He’s also played with bands like Magenta, Celtic Frost and Ministry. During the show he discussed getting back together with the original Cadaver members, why it’s hard for bands from Europe to play in the United States, and Cadaver’s latest album Hy...
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May 7, 2025 8 mins
The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actor Michael Cimino. Michael is best known for his role as "Victor Salazar" on the TV show Love, Victor. He's also appeared on TV shows like Hamster & Gretel, How I Met Your Father and Never Have I Ever. His new film Until Dawn is in theaters now! https://youtu.be/2b3vBaINZ7w?si=hT8AQPJiJaH4qor0
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Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor Brad Kesten. Brad is best known as the voice of “Charlie Brown” from 1983 to 1986. He also appeared on TV shows like Family Ties, Taxi and Diff’rent Strokes. During the show he discussed how he got into acting, his memories of being Charlie Brown, and his relationship with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. See Brad at a convention near...
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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Monique Powell. Monique is best known as the founder and singer for the band Save Ferris. Formed in 1995, Save Ferris remains one of the seminal and most beloved bands from the third wave of ska. See Save Ferris on May 1 at the Turf Club in St. Paul! https://youtu.be/QvnReMC5_9o?si=HPB7x48FTasIYAkx
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Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician John Schlitt. John is best known as the singer for the band Petra. He was also the founder and former singer for the band Head East. During the show he discussed how he made the transition from Head East to Petra, becoming sober after years of living a rockstar lifestyle, and how he eventually found God. See Petra in your city soon!D...
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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musicians Cassie & Maggie MacDonald. Cassie & Maggie are a sibling folk duo from Nova Scotia, Canada. They are Canadian Folk Music Award winners and Juno Award nominees. Their new album Gold & Coal is available now! See them in Minnesota on April 28 in Rochester, May 1 in International Falls, May 2 in New Port and May 3 in St. Paul! https://www.yo...
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Check Playlist This was a special Easter edition of The Five Count! During the show we heard Bible stories from Burl Ives, reminisced about Mortal Kombat, and discussed our ideal Easter baskets. Happy Easter, gentle listeners!
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April 16, 2025 18 mins
The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Steve Postell. Steve is best known as a member of the band The Immediate Family. He's also played with artists like David Crosby, John Oates, Kenny Loggins and Pure Prairie League. His new album Walking These Blues is out now! https://youtu.be/k-zCCuDsWUs?si=VHn-sMRuUSJ4T4_n
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Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Blag Dahlia. Blag is best known as the founder and frontman for The Dwarves. He’s also released albums as Earl Lee Grace and Ralph Champagne. During the show he discussed the influence of The Dwarves over the last 40 years, how he became involved with the TV show SpongeBob SquarePants, and The Dwarves’ new album Sunshine, Lollipops &...
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April 10, 2025 20 mins
The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with drummer Stephen Hodges. Stephen is best known as a member of the band MSSV. He's also played with artists like Tom Waits, Mavis Staples and Wanda Jackson. See Stephen Hodges with MSSV on April 18 at the Turf Club in St. Paul! https://youtu.be/5axaOC77RLw?si=cyZbuTyz8KhI0XfM
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April 5, 2025 119 mins
Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Otis. Otis is best known as part of the wrestling faction Alpha Academy. He’s also a former WWE Raw Tag Team Champion and winner of the WWE Money in the Bank. During the show he explained how he made the transition from amateur to professional wrestling, discussed his favorite big men in wrestling, and talked about his relations...
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