Best KQAL 89.5FM Podcasts (2024)

1
A Piano In Every Home: North American Review 1:15:36

14d ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Tonight, on The Sound we speak with Jake Pavek and Travis Erickson from the Minneapolis based, band A Piano in Every Home on their new compilation album, North American Review. These guys are some serious songwriters and hearing them talk about their writing process is sure to fascinate and inspire you. Oddly enough, much of the album seems to lack…

1
Mid West Music Fest '24: Preview Show Part 2 40:45

14d ago40:45

40:45

onight on The Sound, we're bringing a special treat to hype up the 15th year of Midwest Music Fest. To celebrate, we're joined in the studio by a handful of artists such as the Radium Girls, Charlie Boy, Chutes, Joe Westerlund as well as Nathan Graham as we get to know them before the weekend of the festival. I'm Dylan Alzate, and kick back and gra…

1
Mid West Music Fest '24 Preview Show Part 1 33:50

14d ago33:50

33:50

Tonight, on The Sound we have a Midwest Music Fest Preview show. We’re joined by Chris of Collections of Colonies of Bees, Sean form the Heiruspecs, Marcus of Waisted, and Mike of the Mike Munson Trio as these guys answer some hard-hitting questions leading up to the festival. I’m Ryan Flanders, kick back and enjoy as we bring you a little taste of…

1
Greg Brown Book Signing 41:38

13d ago41:38

41:38

We take you to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum to hear Greg Brown talk about his new book, "Ring Around The Moon: A Songbook." Original airdate: 05/14/24 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.…

1
Frozen River Film Festival '24: Iron Opera 13:31

13d ago13:31

13:31

We speak with the filmmakers behind the film, "Iron Opera" at the Frozen River Film Festival. Original air date: 03/12/24 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.By KQAL 89.5FM

1
Frozen River Film Festival '24: Emerging Filmmakers Panel 18:01

13d ago18:01

18:01

Today on Art Beat, we go to the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and give you a peak into the world of short films from Winona's own emerging filmmakers. This short film set and panel features key note speakers of Managing Director of the Frozen River Film Festival Eileen Moeller, Dr. Danielle Shwartz Assistant professor of Film studies and E…

1
Frozen River Film Festival '24: Minnesota Filmmakers Panel 12:57

13d ago12:57

12:57

Minnesota Filmmakers panel at the Frozen River Film Festival 2024 in Winona, MN. Original airdate: 04/30/24 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.By KQAL 89.5FM

1
Frozen River Film Festival '24: How Do I Be A Good Creator? 25:40

13d ago25:40

25:40

We speak with Brynn Artley, the filmmaker behind the film, "How Do I Be A Good Creator?" which showed at the Frozen River Film Festival. Original air date: 04/23/24 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.…

1
Frozen River Film Festival '24: The Last DAMn 26:55

13d ago26:55

26:55

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with Minnesota filmmakers Trenton Raygor and Nicholas Kapanke to talk about their film, The Last DAMn, which was shown at this year’s festival. The film takes an in depth look at the 240 mile, 24 hour bicycle race known as the Day Across Minnesota. Although…

1
Frozen River Film Festival '24: Junkin' 26:25

13d ago26:25

26:25

Lights! Camera! Action! Today on Art Beat we cover the Frozen River Film Festival. We reached out to a few of the directors to get the behind the scenes and production process. Today we are joined by the director of Junkin Andy Heck. We are also joined by his father and local artist Mike Heck. Stay tuned as we hear about a man’s walk towards redemp…

1
Frozen River Film Festival '24: The Butterfly Effect 20:22

13d ago20:22

20:22

Lights! Camera! Action! Today on Art Beat we cover the Frozen River Film Festival. KQAL will take you behind the scenes to hear about the production, filming, messages, and passions from the creators themselves. Today we are joined by the director of The Butterfly Effect Deb Wallwork. Sit back and relax as we hear from the wind beneath the butterfl…

1
Frozen River Film Festival '24: Healthy Lake Winona 23:23

13d ago23:23

23:23

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with local filmmaker Mary Farrell to talk about her film, Healthy Lake Winona, which was shown at this year’s festival. The film follows the efforts of local organizers dedicated to cleaning up Lake Winona. The Healthy Lake Winona committee was formed in 20…

1
Frozen River Film Festival '24: See You At No Name 18:18

13d ago18:18

18:18

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with local filmmaker and KQAL's own Duncan Wellcome with his Film, See You at No Name; a film that shows Winona's culture, starting at the No Name Bar. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly recurring event showcasing many local filmmakers focusing on c…

1
Frozen River Film Festival '24: Minnesota Mean 19:57

13d ago19:57

19:57

Today on Art Beat, we take a peek back into the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and discuss a local film Minnesota Mean with local filmmaker, Dawn Mikkelson. Minnesota Mean is a documentary showcasing the thrilling world of roller derby following a group of strong women. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly recurring event showcasing m…

1
Mid West Music Fest '24: Sheep for Wheat 38:28

13d ago38:28

38:28

If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, we were there to catch the action for ya! Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Sheep for Wheat from south eastern Minnesota. This herd of lads wowed the crowd at Peters Biergarten with their hoof tapping music which is…

1
Mid West Music Fest '24: Anni XO 35:32

15d ago35:32

35:32

If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, we were there to catch the action for ya! Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Anni XO outta Minneapolis. Anni wowed the crowd with their unique brand of indie pop at Peters Biergarten. I'm Abby Hawkey, kick back and r…

1
H3O Jazz Trio 55:57

15d ago55:57

55:57

Today on the Live Feed we take you to the Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse for a live performance by H3O Jazz Trio. These three musicians from right here in Winona create a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. So, Grab some coffee, grab some tea, and come unwind with H3O Jazz Trio Live on tonight's Live Feed! The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Wi…

1
The Legalization of Recreational Cannabis in Minnesota Episode 6: What Have We Learned So Far? 35:05

1M ago35:05

35:05

Today on Culture Clique we wrap up our series, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota. We decided to reflect on the work we did and make this final episode about what we learned over the course of the series. The entire series, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota was done as part of our locally produced program, Culture Clique. P…

1
The Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota Episode 5: Public Opinion From Students to Employers 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

Today on Culture Clique we continue our series, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota . How does the community feel about the new legislation? How will the new law affect employers and the hiring process? How will it affect your job search? KQAL’s Ventress Heron speaks with community members, students at Winona State University and Mike Di…

1
Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota Episode 4: Legislation, Regulation and Law Enforcement 45:37

1M ago45:37

45:37

Today on Culture Clique we continue the series on the legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota. We are joined by members of government and law enforcement to discuss the still uncertain state of marijuana 8 months after the legalization on August 1st, 2023. Today we speak with: head of Security at WSU Chris Cichosz, Winona Mayor Scott Sh…

1
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota Episode 3: How Does It Affect Your Health? 33:14

1M ago33:14

33:14

Today on Culture Clique we continue our series, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota . Today we take a look at the health risks associated with the recreational use of marijuana as we speak with Dr. Frank Bures, Nurse Donna Kamann and Kelsey Martin. Doctor Bures is a Dermatologist with the Mayo Clinic Health System-La Crosse and a columni…

1
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota Episode 2: A Retailers Perspective with Rippled Leaf 38:25

1M ago38:25

38:25

Today on Culture Clique we continue our series, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota with Justin Johnson, co-founder of Rippled Leaf Farms. Rippled Leaf Farms is a family dedicated to transparent and sustainable hemp farming. They dedicate their business to producing high quality CBG hemp products. Today we talk about how Rippled Leaf fou…

1
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota Episode 1: A Retailers Perspective with Growers Home 19:51

1M ago19:51

19:51

Today on Culture Clique we continue our series, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Minnesota with Christian, Elliot, and Maureen from Growers Home. Growers Home is an indoor hydroponics and organic retail store located in downtown Winona. Along with their growing products, they host events like Puff & Paint and Basic Cannabis Growing classes. Tod…

1
H3O Jazz Trio: Tafel Jazz 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Today on the sound we are joined by H3O Jazz Trio as they discuss their first album Tafel Jazz. The Winona based trio consisting of a father and his two sons started playing music together in 2011 when they were requested to play at a private pool party. The three musicians continued playing jazz ever since and have played with several other Jazz p…

1
Scott Hefte & The Bury 'Em Deep: self-titled 56:53

2M ago56:53

56:53

Tonight, on The Sound we bring you the self-titled debut from Scott Hefte and the Bury ‘Em Deep from Minneapolis. You’ve heard of country and western? Well, get ready for rock and western. That’s right, Mr. Hefte and the band seamlessly combine rock with a western feel and aesthetic, so in essence, they’ve dropped the roll and inserted western. Jus…

1
Bird and Air: self-titled 59:53

2M ago59:53

59:53

Tonight, on The Sound we check out the self-titled debut album from Bird and Air all the way from Oshkosh, WI. Bird and Air is the solo project from Steve McCabe, the frontman for Redshift Headlights, a staple of the Fox Valley music scene. Bird and Air’s self-titled debut is a collection of nine tunes that range from deep heartfelt emotion to sill…

1
Sleepy Weekend '23: Mike Munson 44:53

4M ago44:53

44:53

Hey there tiger, looks like it was a rough on last night, eh? Oh well, you’ll be back on yer feet in no time at all. You’re not up a creek without a paddle yet, we’ll just get ya a cup of coffee and you’ll be as good as new and ready to check out this new episode of The Live Feed. Round these parts, it’s not just a figure of speech either. No sir, …

1
Future Babel: Monkey Man 58:43

4M ago58:43

58:43

Tonight, on The Sound we check out the latest from Minneapolis recording artist, Future Babel. Future Babel released their Monkey Man EP in October of 2023 and tonight we will check out all four tunes from the EP as well as some singles and covers that were also released throughout the fall of 2023. From Buddy Holly to Marty McFly to the Violent Fe…

1
Sleepy Weekend '23: Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty 40:59

4M ago40:59

40:59

Hey wake up! It’s time for The Live Feed and you don’t wanna sleep through this one! Tonight, we bring you another stellar performance recorded during Sleepy Weekend 2023 at No Name Bar right here in Winona, MN. Tonight, it’s Clay Fulton and the Lost Forty outta Rochester, MN. With the smooth, silky, soulful vocals of Clay Fulton and Carly Hornstin…

1
Sleepy Weekend '23: Humbird 41:50

4M ago41:50

41:50

Oh, yea, it’s time for another episode of The Live Feed bringing you great performances from Sleepy Weekend at No Name Bar right here in Winona. This week we’ve got a heck of a performance from Humbird. Humbird’s got the stuff. Let me tell ya, if yer lookin’ for stuff, Humbird’s got it! That’s right, step right up, get the good stuff right here on …

1
Sleepy Weekend '23: New Salty(Sleepy) Dog 46:33

4M ago46:33

46:33

Bow, wow, wow... Haha, yea that’s right, tonight on The Live Feed we bring you none other than, New Salty Dog from Duluth, MN. In December of 2023, New Salty Dog played the first ever Sleepy Weekend festival hosted by Sleeping Jesus at No Name Bar right here in Winona, MN. Ya like to get down and groove wit it? Ya like funky jams do ya? Well then, …

1
Waisted: 1,2,3,4 58:12

4M ago58:12

58:12

Tonight, on The Sound we check out the debut EP “1, 2, 3 ,4” by Waisted. These Winona based rockers know how to 1. Have a good time, 2. Rock out, 3. Count, and most importantly 4. Make some banger music. Marcus, Connor, and Amber from the band join us this week to chat about their love for making music and the beauties of the local music scene. I’m…

1
JuneThaKid: Just Get Home Safe 49:42

4M ago49:42

49:42

JuneThaKid: Just Get Home Safe Original air date: 02/21/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.By KQAL 89.5FM

1
Porcupine: Our Chemistry Is A Tightrope 59:17

4M ago59:17

59:17

Tonight, on the Sound we kick off this Valentines season with a bang... and no, I didn't bring chocolates, but instead I brought some local rock music featuring an exclusive debut of Our Chemistry is a Tightrope by none other than Porcupine... or is it our physics was a bungee cord by hedgehog?... or maybe... I don't know! Whether you typically pre…

1
Luke Callen: Also Going Nowhere 36:30

4M ago36:30

36:30

Tonight, on The Sound we check out Luke Callen's upcoming album, Also Going Nowhere. Despite the name, this one is definitely going somewhere according to the likes of Charlie Parr and a Storied First Avenue Bartender. Luke joins us tonight to talk about songwriting, lyrics, and the everyday inspirations that helped create this latest album. I’m Ry…

1
Amanda Grace: Give Me Away 51:47

4M ago51:47

51:47

Amanda Grace: Give Me Away Original air date: 02/07/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.By KQAL 89.5FM

1
Turbo Pastel: Turbo Pastel 56:58

4M ago56:58

56:58

Tonight, on The Sound we check out the latest album from Turbo Pastel, called well, Turbo Pastel, what else? As someone once said, it’s fast and it’s Easter colors! I don’t know who that person is or was, but I believe them. Tonight, the creative force behind Turbo Pastel, Ben Burwell becomes our tour guide as he pulls back the curtain to give us a…

1
The Mascot Theory: Big Blue EP 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

Tonight, on The Sound we bring you a little gem with a great big sound called Big Blue EP, by The Mascot Theory. Hailing from Madison, WI, The Mascot Theory has been around for a while now but has recently put the pedal down to take their sound from acoustic to rock in 0 point… seconds? Oh boy, math. Hmmm… anyway, you get the picture, these guys Ro…

1
Charlieboy: People Garden 54:46

4M ago54:46

54:46

Tonight, on The Sound we bring you a little band that’s making a big impression on folks lately, Charlieboy. Springing up out of La Crosse WI, Charlieboy has a growing following and their latest album People Garden is sure to grow on you. Indie, pop, rock, Bjork? Rock, paper, scissors? Huh?… their bio says that Jake thinks they’re weird and mom thi…

1
Waisted LIVE at No Name Bar 23:08

4M ago23:08

23:08

Today on the Live Feed we take you to No Name Bar for the live debut of Waisted. These familiar faces to the local music scene come together for the first time to perform songs from their debut album "1, 2, 3, 4." Grab a cold one and kick back as we get... Waisted tonight on the Live Feed. Original Airdate: 02/09/24 The Live Feed is produced by KQA…

1
John Paulson Big Band LIVE at Mayo High School 38:13

4M ago38:13

38:13

Tonight on the Live Feed we take you to Mayo High for a live performance by The John Paulson Big Band. This fantastic set of jazz musicians use their various talents in music to take you on a journey through the struggles, delight, and sorrows of the human experience. Tonight they have music from their new album "The Refuge Project". Sit back and l…

1
Nerd Nite 33 Astro-ganza Part 3 37:21

4M ago37:21

37:21

Today on Culture Clique, we return to the No Name Bar for another nerd-tastic Nerd Nite. If you haven't heard of this nerdy event, Nerd Nite is a monthly history channel with beer held at the No Name bar, where 3 lucky Winonans present their passions proudly. So if you have a nerdy hobby, or are concernedly obsessed with topics till you're consider…

1
Nerd Nite 33 Astro-ganza Part 2 28:53

4M ago28:53

28:53

Today on Culture Clique, we return to the No Name Bar for another nerd-tastic Nerd Nite. If you haven't heard of this nerdy event, Nerd Nite is a monthly history channel with beer held at the No Name bar, where 3 lucky Winonans present their passions proudly. So if you have a nerdy hobby, or are concernedly obsessed with topics till you're consider…

1
Nerd Nite 33 Astro-ganza Part 1 42:02

4M ago42:02

42:02

Today on Culture Clique, we return to the No Name Bar for another nerd-tastic Nerd Nite. If you haven't heard of this nerdy event, Nerd Nite is a monthly history channel with beer held at the No Name bar, where 3 lucky Winonans present their passions proudly. So, if you have a nerdy hobby, or are concernedly obsessed with topics till you're conside…

1
Ghost Hunting At The Pickwick Mill 18:26

4M ago18:26

18:26

Ghost Hunting At The Pickwick Mill Original air date: 10/26/23 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.By KQAL 89.5FM

1
Remlinger Collector Car Auction in Goodview 17:44

4M ago17:44

17:44

Remlinger Collector Car Auction in Goodview Original air date: 12/07/23 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.By KQAL 89.5FM

1
Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk2023: Made in Winona Part 3 29:39

4M ago29:39

29:39

Today on Culture Clique we take a stroll or walk rather through some local history with Part 3 2023 Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk. The cemetery walk is presented by The Winona County Historical Society and this year’s theme is Made in Winona! We’ll get to hear stories of Winona’s past from names such as Hannibal Choate, Emily Goltz, and Otto Bre…

1
Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk 2023: Made in Winona Part 2 28:03

4M ago28:03

28:03

Today on Culture Clique we take a stroll or walk rather through some local history with Part 2 the 2023 Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk. The cemetery walk is presented by The Winona County Historical Society and this year’s theme is Made in Winona! We’ll get to hear stories of Winona’s past from names such as Hannibal Choate, Emily Goltz, and Otto…

1
Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk 2023: Made in Winona Part 1 30:54

4M ago30:54

30:54

Today on Culture Clique we take a stroll or walk rather through some local history with the 2023 Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk. The cemetery walk is presented by The Winona County Historical Society and this year’s theme is Made in Winona! We’ll get to hear stories of Winona’s past from names such as Hannibal Choate, Emily Goltz, and Otto Breitl…

1
Winona Dakota Unity Alliance Gathering 2023 22:31

4M ago22:31

22:31

Before any of us existed, these lands were the home of the Dakota tribe. The fertile Mississippi Valley became the place for their tribe to flourish and grow. Though the land was welcoming to them, conflicts, disease, and other trials have resulted in a tragic history. Today on Culture Clique we cover the Winona Dakota Unity Alliance Gathering in U…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

KQAL 89.5FM Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide