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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,...

Location:

Mankato, MN

Description:

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!

Language:

English

Contact:

(507) 389-5678


Episodes
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An Evening With The Kentucky Headhunters’ Richard Young…

4/11/2026
Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Richard Young. Richard is best known as a founding member of the band The Kentucky Headhunters. Known for hits like Dumas Walker, Oh Lonesome Me and Walk Softly on this Heart of Mine, The Kentucky Headhunters have been making music for nearly 60 years. During the show he discussed the early days of the band, almost being signed to Led Zeppelin’s Swan Song Records and the new music the band is working on now. See The Kentucky Headhunters on July 10 in Brainerd, MN! During the rest of the show we paid tribute to Five Count Alumnus Ross the Boss, discussed the card for WrestleMania 42 and Ton explained why he loves Sammy Hagar so much. He can’t get enough of the Red Rocker! https://youtu.be/FTBWiUkR69w?si=3Y-TP6wij8bEPWP8

Duration:01:59:40

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A Chat With Musician Ashley Paul…

4/8/2026
The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Ashley Paul. Ashley is an international, Billboard-charted musician in the dance music scene. She’s best known for hits like When Boys Cry, Dance 4 Your Life and Bingo Baby. Her latest single Finding Rhythm is out now! https://youtu.be/vr9ydMqumLI?si=AGElJFoju8l2K2KY

Duration:00:12:43

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The Five Count’s 2026 Easter Special…

4/4/2026
Check Playlist This was a special Easter edition of The Five Count! During the show we celebrated the removal of all the ads on our website, received words of wisdom from Evangelist Mike Gilchrist and learned about the Ten Commandments with Charlie the Hamster. Happy Easter!

Duration:01:59:40

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A Chat With Anne Richmond Boston…

4/1/2026
The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Anne Richmond Boston. Anne is best known as a member of the band The Swimming Pool Q’s. She’s also played with artists like Widespread Panic, The Skylarks and The Drive-By Truckers. Her new solo album I Should Be Happy is available now! https://youtu.be/KbHTEezKl-Y?si=Y7FmSR8t6673SGh0

Duration:00:13:47

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The Five Count’s Rush’n KISS…

3/28/2026
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we discussed the death of Chuck Norris, spoke with KISS ’76 author Martin Popoff and Rush & 2112: 50 Years author Daniel Bukszpan and decided which movies to watch at Dustin’s funeral. We’ll let you know when we have a date confirmed!

Duration:01:59:40

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An Evening With Raven’s John Gallagher…

3/21/2026
Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician John Gallagher. John is best known as the founder, bassist and singer for the band Raven. Influencing everyone from Metallica to Megadeth to Slayer, Raven has been making music and touring the world for more than 50 years. During the show he discussed the longevity of Raven, his memories of working on music for the soundtrack to the ‘80s movie Hot Moves, and finally getting back on the road after health scares. See Raven coming to a town near you! During the rest of the show we paid tribute to Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell, discussed Hulk Hogan being snubbed during the “In Memoriam” segment at the Oscars, and gave away tickets to All Elite Wrestling. AEW comes to The Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul on Mar. 25! https://youtu.be/G5DY9mhO7f0?si=XGt7znTNyyqrdtU9

Duration:01:59:40

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A Chat With Boiled In Lead’s Drew Miller…

3/18/2026
The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Drew Miller. Drew is best known as the founder and bassist for the Minneapolis band Boiled in Lead. He’s also a member of the band Kinda Fonda Wanda. The latest Boiled in Lead album King of the Dogwoods is out now! See them live on Mar. 21 at the Parkway in Minneapolis! https://youtu.be/iYHEpgcOW5E?si=pwPnGYVnhg8l3GLm

Duration:00:11:06

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The Five Count’s Zsa Zsa Society…

3/14/2026
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we received fashion tips from Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ton explained why he’s not afraid of stray dogs, and we gave away tickets to see Black Label Society! See them Mar. 25 in Prior Lake at Mystic Lake Casino!

Duration:01:59:40

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The Five Count Gets Filthy…

3/7/2026
Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count Ton described all his favorite places to frequent in New Ulm, Dustin explained his apprehension for watching the James Bond films for the first time, and we played all the songs on the “The Filthy 15” list the PMRC tried to warn us about. Take that, Tipper Gore!

Duration:01:59:40

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The Five Count Plays Bridge…

2/28/2026
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Duration:01:59:40

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An Evening With The Jerry Springer Show’s Steve Wilkos…

2/21/2026
Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with TV personality Steve Wilkos. Steve is best known as the host of The Steve Wilkos Show. He was also the longtime director of security for The Jerry Springer Show. During the show he discussed his 30+ years in Television, his memories of appearing in the film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, and the new season of The Steve Wilkos Show. Set your DVRs! During the rest of the show we tried to figure out why so many angry dads drink Squirt, Ton explained why so many people have been flipping him off on the road lately, and we gave away tickets to see Gogol Bordello! See them Feb. 25 at First Avenue in Minneapolis! https://youtu.be/5ysZXJrRzF0?si=V6QNtz7UB6zFUrBp

Duration:01:59:40

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The Five Count’s 2026 Valentine’s Day Special…

2/14/2026
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An Evening With Ben Vaughn…

2/7/2026
Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Ben Vaughn. Known for songs like I’m Sorry (But So Is Brenda Lee) and Jerry Lewis in France, Ben has been making music for more than 40 years. He also composed music for TV shows like That ’70s Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun and Grounded for Life. During the show he discussed how started working in Hollywood, his time working with the band Ween, and his new podcast Straight from the Hat with Ben Vaughn. Get it wherever you find your favorite podcasts! During the rest of the show we discussed which bars are the best to bring children to for the Super Bowl, bragged about how many listeners we hypothetically could have, and tried to find a good deal on a used bean bag chair. If you have any leads, let us know! https://youtu.be/C_b6-t2C_PE?si=TjmzCR62vqXUSDUq

Duration:01:59:40

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The Five Count’s 17th Annual Princemas Celebration – An Evening With Prince & The Revolution’s Matt “Atlanta Bliss” Blistan…

1/31/2026
Check Playlist Matt “Atlanta Bliss” BlistanParadeSign O’ The TimesLovesexyBatmanMind, Body, TrumpetDuring the rest of the show we celebrated Dustin’s birthday, Ton bragged about seeing Elvis at the IMAX, and we discussed which Prince songs would make good “Weird Al” Yankovic parodies. Merry Princemas! https://youtu.be/_WmPeLOLDnA?si=d4MtTTlrOtTHXTi-

Duration:01:59:40

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An Evening With Shaun Cassidy…

1/24/2026
Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actor and musician Shaun Cassidy. Known for hits like That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll, Hey 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 Boys, Breaking Away and General Hospital. During the show he discussed recording new music, his “My First Crush” brand of wines, and what it’s like performing again after 40+ years. See him on “The Road to Us” tour in a town near you! During the rest of the show we discussed creating our own brand of wine, John from New Ulm called to ruin the ending of 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple, and we tried to figure out why so many women wanted to sleep with Spuds MacKenzie. He was one party animal! https://youtu.be/bmk3ozf3RJg?si=Hv1sNnA1mRSIi0yQ

Duration:01:59:40

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An Evening With WWE’s Al Snow…

1/17/2026
Check Playlist 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 Learning You. It’s in theaters now! During the rest of the show we complained about bluegrass music and rising insurance premiums, Ton explained why he wants to make his own Muppets, and we discussed the filmography of Dick Butkus. He was a giant on the field and on the screen! https://youtu.be/tqmbW9uaV0c?si=KngoagxwLrpo1D8X

Duration:01:59:40

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The Five Count Rides A Train…

1/10/2026
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An Evening With Helix’s Brian Vollmer…

1/3/2026
Check Playlist 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 Streets, Deep 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 album Scrap Metal. Get your copy now! During the rest of the show we discussed our favorite films of 2025, Ton explained why the fake radio station from Stranger Things is better than our show, and we announced our resolutions for 2026. Happy New Year, gentle listeners! https://youtu.be/mbFNkH8sKtE?si=mlHo0MemuewyZYJV

Duration:01:59:40

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An Evening With The Young & The Restless’ Michael Damian…

12/25/2025
Check Playlist 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 Love, Was 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 the Bell, and his latest Christmas single Reach Out to Me This Christmas. It’s available now! During the rest of the show we played leftover Christmas tunes, read a poem by Sue in Lakeville, and argued about potpourri and gluten-free cookies. We’ll be back next year! https://youtu.be/x1e_XyvFcZo?si=F16aJXZo0uiBZtaG

Duration:01:59:40

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A Chat With Filmmaker Paul Feig…

12/24/2025
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! https://youtu.be/48CtX6OgU3s?si=JNkg7-Aj5hK50di5

Duration:00:09:38