Mark's Bonus Block

That Time Rob Reiner And Martin Sheen Dropped By

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:22:35 +0000

In light of the news of Rob Reiner, apparently being murdered in his home, I thought it'd be fun to re-visit that day both he and Martin Sheen dropped by the radio station. Rob was all business, for the most part...Martin, on the other hand, actually came back to the studio and wanted to hang out all morning. Here is that segment from 2004 when they were campaiging for Howard Dean.

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Joe Williams of Toto

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:45:55 +0000

Joe Williams, lead vocalist with the legendary band Toto, visited with Mark Manuel. What's the story behind him taking over as lead singer in the 80s? What's the story behind "Pamela?" Why aren't they in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame? What was it like when his dad, John Williams, was writing the iconic theme song from "Star Wars?"

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Earl Falconer of UB40

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:55:28 +0000

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Rickey Medlocke

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:07:04 +0000

Rickey Medlocke has been with Lynyrd Skynyrd from its very inception, and yet was NOT inducted with the band into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Rickey addresses that, plus you'll hear the story of how Rickey's grandfather, "Shorty," influenced a very popular Lynyrd Skynyrd song and wrote a hit for Blackfoot...forty years before the song's release!

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Comedian Drew Lynch

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:04:22 +0000

Drew Lynch auditioned for season 10 of America's Got Talent in 2015. After the live audition, Howie Mandel hit the golden buzzer to send him straight to the quarterfinals! Lynch also battles a stuttering problem, which came on at the age of 21. He addresses that and more in today's Bonus Block

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Michael Bluestein of Foreigner

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:24:13 +0000

Foreigner is bringing their Farewell Tour to Vibrant Arena in Moline on March 3rd. Mark Manuel caught up with Michael Bluestein of Foreigner. He's been their keyboardist since 2008 and, in addtion to Foreigner has ALSO worked with Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) and Boz Scaggs. What's it like touring with a band like Foreigner? What's his favorite song to perform live? What's the latest on Mick Jones?

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Josephine Rose Roberts (Rock Of Ages)

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:22:26 +0000

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel will host the greatest rock band ever assembled for Broadway – Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band. This band of Rock Star musicians and lead singers from the original cast wowed audiences with electrified performances of the 5-time Tony Award nominated show for over seven years, and now you can enjoy them in a thrilling concert on New Year’s Eve at Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton! We caught up with one of the performers, Josephine Rose Roberts to talk about the show.

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David Koechner From "Anchorman" and "The Office"

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:47:06 +0000

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Mark Manuel Talks With Marie Osmond

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:32:59 +0000

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Mark Manuel Talks With Toto's David Paich

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:03:24 +0000

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Mark Talks With Carrot Top About Vegas Residencies, Props, and "Just For Men"

Mon, 02 May 2022 19:48:25 +0000

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Comedian Dusty Slay - "The Standups" on Netflix

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Dusty Slay’s NEW half-hour comedy special is featured in season 3 of THE STANDUPS - streaming NOW on NETFLIX.

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A Chat With The Authors Of "Eerie Quad Cities"...Just In Time For Halloween

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:01:25 +0000

Michael McCarty and John Brassard, Jr., join Mark Manuel to talk about some of the "truly haunted" places in the Quad Cities. It's all in their book, "Eerie Quad Cities."

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - 6-4-21

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 21:49:07 +0000

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - What Are Teaser Bets?

Mon, 24 May 2021 20:59:11 +0000

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QC River Bandits Owner Dave Heller - What To Expect This Season And Players To Watch

Tue, 11 May 2021 22:04:55 +0000

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Brian Bennett (Betfred Sports) - Cubs, Cardinals, and the Over-Under on Aaron Leaving Green Bay

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:38:41 +0000

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Donnie Baker From The Bob & Tom Show - Why Was He Upset On B&T?

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:54:31 +0000

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Betfred Sports' Bryan Bennett - Spread, Money, and Total

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:14:09 +0000

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - What Is A Parlay And How Do I Do it?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:45:15 +0000

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - NCAA Final Four Odds And More!

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:18:12 +0000

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - Spring Football and the College Basketball Tournament

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:31:16 +0000

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - Iowa/Illinois Chances In The Big 10 Tournament

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:49:18 +0000

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports - Iowa, Illinois, and Iowa State In The NCAA Tourney?

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:19:41 +0000

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - Do the Hawkeyes have a chance against Ohio State? Illini?

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:56:09 +0000

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports - College Football Is Back...in February?!

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:19:51 +0000

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports on Illini, the "Big Game," and that streaker - 2-12-21

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:41:02 +0000

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports On Everything "Big Game" - 2-5-21

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:22:45 +0000

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RIP Dustin Diamond: Funny Story About Elizabeth Berkley And Saved By The Bell

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:22:44 +0000

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Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports talks Hawkeyes, Illini, Drake, and OT in the "Big Game"

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:37:48 +0000

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Betfred Sports' Bryan Bennett Talks McGregor, Poirier, Packers, Bucs, Chiefs, Bills, And Props!

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:13:53 +0000

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Bryan Bennett From Betfred Sports Talks Divisional Playoffs - 1-15-21

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:22:47 +0000

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Steve Byrne Talks About His New Movie, "The Opening Act"

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:45:22 +0000

"The Opening Act" stars Jimmy O. Yang, Cedric the Entertainer, Ken Jeong, Alex Moffat, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, and more. This is the ultimate look at comedians and what it sometimes takes to make it big.

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David Coverdale Of Whitesnake

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:05:56 +0000

David Coverdale of Whitesnaked called in to tell Mark Manuel about some new releases, "Slide It In 35th Anniversary Remixed" and "The ROCK Album," part of a new trilogy called "Red, White, and Blues."

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Robert Lamm of Chicago

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:15:29 +0000

Robert Lamm of Chicago called Mark Manuel to talk about his new song, "Everything Is Gonna Work Out Fine"...a song he did with Jim Peterick of the Ides of March. In addition to the new song, Mark asked about the band Chicago, the death of Terry Kath, and the "David Foster-ized" version of Chicago...

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Carmine Appice - Ronnie James Dio Tribute "Monsters And Heroes"

Tue, 19 May 2020 20:41:30 +0000

Legendary drummers and brothers, Carmine and Vinny Appice, have released a video to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of Ronnie James Dio

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Jim Peterick - Ides Of March, Survivor, .38 Special

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:31:14 +0000

Jim Peterick is the lead guitar and vocalist you hear in the Ides Of March classic, "Vehicle." He's also the guy behind "Eye Of The Tiger," a ton of songs from .38 Special, and a "heavy metal" song from Sammy Hagar...

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Rick Wills - Bass Player With Foreigner

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:16:54 +0000

Rick Wills joined Foreigner for the "Head Games" album and was with them for 14 years. Before that, he played in a band with David Gilmour. And, you'll never guess who appears on the "4" album! HINT: You'll be "blinded" by this fact... In this episode of The Q106.5 Bonus Block

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Former Chicago Bear Dan "The Danimal" Hampton

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:22:08 +0000

The "Danimal" joined Mark Manuel to talk about football, the upcoming Super Bowl, the "Super Bowl Shuffle," and more

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"Happy" From HAIRBALL, Stupid Criminals, Joke Of The Day, And Guinea Pig Ice Cream

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:10:27 +0000

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Ronnie Platt of KANSAS, Thoughts On "The Beer Money Kid," Joke Of The Day, And More!

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:45:52 +0000

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Woody Trauffer Of The Spoonbills On Getting Inducted To The QC Blues HOF

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:58:12 +0000

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Craig Ferguson (comedian and former "Late, Late Show" host)

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 19:58:11 +0000

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Robby Krieger of the Doors

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:27:08 +0000

Mark Manuel talks with Robby Krieger of the Doors...who has an interesting Quad City connection...

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BONUS BLOCK: Danielle Rudd from Ballards Resort

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:57:13 +0000

We're going back up to Ballard's Resort in Lake Of The Woods, Minnesota, for another walleye fishing trip, Aug 12th thru 16th. Here's more about the trip...

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BONUS BLOCK: Ronnie Platt of Kansas 3-16-18

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 20:39:52 +0000

Kansas had to reschedule their Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Show at the Adler Theatre, so Mark caught up with lead singer Ronnie Platt to see how the tour is going...

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BONUS BLOCK: Ronnie Romero of Rainbow

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:46:08 +0000

In this episode of The Bonus Block, Q106.5's Mark Manuel talks with Ronnie Romero, lead singer of Rainbow. They have a project out with brand new music, as well as a 2 CD + 1 DVD live set, "MEMORIES IN ROCK II," which comes out April 6th...

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BONUS BLOCK: Dr Demento And John Cafiero Interview

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:38:54 +0000

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BONUS BLOCK: David Cassidy Interview

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:16:04 +0000

David Cassidy was making an appearance at the Waterfront Convention Center several years ago. Mark Manuel and his morning partner, Steve Ketelaar, caught up with David a few days before the show. It wasn't much longer before his health started to slide. RIP David Cassidy!

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BONUS BLOCK: The Legendary Night People

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:04:26 +0000

Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Night People will be playing a final farewell concert as a fundraiser for the Adler Theatre. Mark caught up with Gary Pearson, their bass player...you won't believe who they opened for back in the day!

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BONUS BLOCK - Kent Hartman, author of the book GOODNIGHT, L.A.

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 20:05:16 +0000

Goodnight, L.A.: The Rise And Fall Of Classic Rock - The Untold Story From Inside The Legendary Recording Studios

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BONUS BLOCK - Ricky Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:12:15 +0000

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BONUS BLOCK - Ronnie Platt of Kansas

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:22:16 +0000

Ronnie Platt took over vocals after Steve Walsh retired from the band. Now, they're on their "Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour!" How did Styx almost keep him from taking the lead vocals job? What's it like filling THOSE shoes? So many questions...and they're all answered here...

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BONUS BLOCK - Dana Starkell Is Canoeing From The QC To New Orleans

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:01:27 +0000

Why on earth would someone want to canoe from the Quad Cities ALL THE WAY to New Orleans?! I mean...that's 40 days in a canoe!! Find out in this episode of THE BONUS BLOCK on Q106.5

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BONUS BLOCK - Dallas Clark

Thu, 25 May 2017 20:32:54 +0000

Former Iowa Hawkeye and Indianapolis Colts TE Dallas Clark joins Mark Manuel to talk about the Native Fund, Ashton Kutcher, and their Metallica benefit concert.

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BONUS BLOCK - Blue Oyster Cult

Tue, 16 May 2017 14:41:02 +0000

Mark Manuel catches up with Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult, prior to their performance at the Limelight Eventplex in Peoria...

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BONUS BLOCK - Roger Boyd of Head East

Tue, 16 May 2017 14:40:03 +0000

Mark Manuel catches up with Head East's Roger Boyd...who's still keeping it midwestern today. Oh...and we could probably call him PROFESSOR Boyd...

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BONUS BLOCK - Judas Priest

Tue, 16 May 2017 14:39:11 +0000

Mark Manuel catches up with the guys in Judas Priest. The "rock-n-roll lifestyle" has changed since their day, apparently...

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BONUS BLOCK - Bruce Kulick Of KISS

Tue, 16 May 2017 14:38:29 +0000

Mark Manuel catches up with Bruce Kulick, formerly of KISS. He came from the makeup-free era...so, if he COULD have worn the makeup, which character would he be?

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BONUS BLOCK - Eddie Money

Tue, 16 May 2017 14:37:00 +0000

Mark Manuel catches up with rocker Eddie Money. Was he REALLY a cop...or not?

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BONUS BLOCK - 3 Doors Down

Tue, 16 May 2017 14:36:16 +0000

Mark Manuel talks to the guys from 3 Doors Down prior to their 2016 show at the Mississippi Valley Fair

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BONUS BLOCK - Paul Stanley Of KISS

Tue, 16 May 2017 14:35:23 +0000

Mark Manuel talks with Paul Stanley of the legendary rock band KISS. What's it like to go from rock star to Arena Football team owner?

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