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!

Episodes

December 2, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we complained about the recent Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Ton gave us all the lowdown on the new Tesla Cybertruck, and we blasted-off into space with the Zardon Commanders. It was out of this world! https://youtu.be/Afofc_Jt86s?si=XekUTic3c4mRgDoO
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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with pro wrestler Julia Hart. Julia currently wrestles for AEW. She's also the AEW TBS Champion and a member of the House of Black faction. See Julia Hart when AEW comes to Target Center in Minneapolis for AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage on Nov. 29! https://youtu.be/rOznO9YXvUY?si=yUa7zsCnaIlUXnbW
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Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Scott Durbin. Scott is best known as a founding member of the band Imagination Movers. He also starred in the Disney TV show of the same name. During the show he discussed how Imagination Movers started, writing music for kids that adults can also enjoy, and working on music for a new album. Look for a new Imagination Movers album so...
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November 23, 2023 17 mins
The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with professional wrestling legend Jeff Jarrett. Jeff is a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, USWA Heavyweight Champion, WCW World Heavyweight Champion, WWF Tag Team Champion and WWF Intercontinental Champion. He's also a member of the WWE Hall of Fame and TNA Hall of Fame. See Jeff Jarrett when AEW comes to Target Center in Minneapolis for AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage on Nov. 29! ...
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Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we talked at length about the band Blind Melon, Ton revealed he was the bodybuilder “Little Hercules” when he was a child, and we played all our favorite Shonen Knife food songs for our “Shonen Knife Thanksgiving” celebration. Happy Thanksgiving from your favorite radio turkeys!
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November 11, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we reminisced about all the porn stars we’ve had on the show over the years, Dustin explained why it’s tough being so attractive, and we took a much-needed trip to the dentist. We battled tooth decay with the help of Muhammad Ali!Help out Five Count Associate Producer and all-around good guy Billy Floyd Shouts HERE!
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November 4, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we discussed our favorite shark movies, played tracks from the new Prince & The New Power Generation box set, and helped our friend Brenda Lee try to recruit young men to enlist in the U.S. Army. Be all you that you can be!
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October 28, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist During this Halloween episode of The Five Count we discussed our least favorite Halloween candy, gave away tickets to Twin Cities Con 2023, and tried our best to escape Mystery Manor with the help of our friend Sir Simon Shriek. Happy Halloween!
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October 21, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we begged for money for the KMSU Pledge Drive, spoke with author Jeff Hayes about his new book Sleepaway Camp: Making the Movie and Reigniting the Campfire, and spoke with musician Frankie Vinci, the man behind the music for the film Sleepaway Camp. Ton was so scared his head was leaking!
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Check Playlist This was the 1,000th episode of The Five Count! During the show we reminisced about the early days of the show back in 2004, played all the songs we originally played on the first episode, and heard from Dylan Schultz (who hosted the show that eventually spawned The Five Count) and Chuck Korpi (who was on the very first episode.) Here’s to another 1,000 shows!
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October 7, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Taco. Taco is best known for his hit single Puttin’ on the Ritz. He also had hits like Cheek to Cheek, Singin’ in the Rain and Let's Face The Music (and Dance). During the show he discussed the early days of his career, the huge success of Puttin’ on the Ritz and his After Eight album, and his decision to return to music. Look for new Taco...
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September 30, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Joey Belladonna. Joey is best known as the singer for the band Anthrax. He also played with bands like Bible Black and Chief Big Way. During the show he discussed his memories of Anthrax appearing on Married… with Children, his thoughts on the possibility of Anthrax making it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and his Journey cover band ...
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September 27, 2023 13 mins
The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Zac Holtzman. Zac is best known as the founder, singer, and guitar player for the band Dengue Fever. Combining Cambodian pop music and lyrics with psychedelic rock, Dengue Fever has been making music for more than 20 years. Dengue Fever's new album Ting Mong is out now! https://youtu.be/H9oJGK07lXg?si=hK5WQGaO8z4IzlMW
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Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we celebrated the 40th anniversary of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, discussed our favorite He-Man action figures, and Ton told us the tale of He-Man and the Mask of Evil. We are truly the He-Man of public radio!
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September 20, 2023 17 mins
The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Michael Gira. Michael is best known as the founder, guitarist and singer for the band Swans. He's also played with the bands Angels of Light and World of Skin. See Swans live on Sept. 20 at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis! https://youtu.be/HgtGHp2kfPQ?si=gFojk_48ERkOPMlr
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September 16, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we ate some plastic green army men, Ton explained his love/hate relationship with American Chopper, and we discussed why Elvis movies would’ve been better with El Santo in them. After that, we went to Jack in the Box! https://youtu.be/r1DtHs7TLkI?si=tbWJZgl7M1tZ2PSg
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September 9, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Don Barnes. Don is best known as the singer, guitarist and founder for the band 38 Special. Known for hits like Rockin’ into the Night, Caught Up in You and Hold On Loosely, 38 Special has been making music for nearly 50 years. During the show he discussed the longevity of the band, where the inspiration for some of their biggest hits came...
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September 2, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we discussed our favorite subjects from grade school, Ton bragged about arm wrestling spiders, and we paid tribute to the one and only Terry Funk. We gave him the best tribute two egg-sucking dogs are capable of giving! https://youtu.be/wYF16icn5ls?si=2U4iECYullddgfg8
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August 26, 2023 119 mins
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we argued about eating breakfast at the airport, Ton told a story about meeting AC/DC at the grocery store, and we played all sorts of freaky freak songs about freaks. It was a real freak show!
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Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Kim McAuliffe. Kim is best known as the singer, guitarist and founder of the band Girlschool. Known for songs like Hit and Run, C’mon Let’s Go and Please Don’t Touch, Girlschool has been making music since 1978. During the show she discussed the influence Girlschool has had on women in rock, her memories of working with Motörhead, and the new Girls...
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