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Rickey addresses that, plus you'll hear the story of how Rickey's grandfather, "Shorty," influenced a...750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-drew-lynch--58934685America'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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58934685Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:04:22 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockDrew 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...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. 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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.438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-coverdale-of-whitesnake--31909719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31909719Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:05:56 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockDavid 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."641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-lamm-of-chicago--31136542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31136542Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:15:29 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockRobert 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,...753falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmine-appice-ronnie-james-dio-tribute-monsters-and-heroes--27801694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27801694Tue, 19 May 2020 20:41:30 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockLegendary drummers and brothers, Carmine and Vinny Appice, have released a video to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of Ronnie James Dio748falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-peterick-ides-of-march-survivor-38-special--24441744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24441744Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:31:14 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockJim 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...543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rick-wills-bass-player-with-foreigner--23178447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23178447Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:16:54 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockRick 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...899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-chicago-bear-dan-the-danimal-hampton--22207527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22207527Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:22:08 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockThe "Danimal" joined Mark Manuel to talk about football, the upcoming Super Bowl, the "Super Bowl Shuffle," and more1249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-from-hairball-stupid-criminals-joke-of-the-day-and-guinea-pig-ice-cream--19440687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19440687Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:10:27 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus Block875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ronnie-platt-of-kansas-thoughts-on-the-beer-money-kid-joke-of-the-day-and-more--19248192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19248192Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:45:52 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus Block812falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woody-trauffer-of-the-spoonbills-on-getting-inducted-to-the-qc-blues-hof--17244148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17244148Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:58:12 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus Block591falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/craig-ferguson-comedian-and-former-late-late-show-host--15978847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15978847Tue, 16 Oct 2018 19:58:11 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus Block490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robby-krieger-of-the-doors--15406943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15406943Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:27:08 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockMark Manuel talks with Robby Krieger of the Doors...who has an interesting Quad City connection...468falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-danielle-rudd-from-ballards-resort--14459317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14459317Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:57:13 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockWe'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...270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-ronnie-platt-of-kansas-3-16-18--14431601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14431601Sat, 31 Mar 2018 20:39:52 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockKansas 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...515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-ronnie-romero-of-rainbow--14349816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14349816Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:46:08 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockIn 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...388rainbowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-dr-demento-and-john-cafiero-interview--13809339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13809339Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:38:54 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus Block532demento,dr.,punkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-david-cassidy-interview--13399273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13399273Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:16:04 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockDavid 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...391falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-the-legendary-night-people--13313895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13313895Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:04:26 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockIowa 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!476falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-kent-hartman-author-of-the-book-goodnight-l-a--12977152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12977152Fri, 06 Oct 2017 20:05:16 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockGoodnight, L.A.: The Rise And Fall Of Classic Rock - The Untold Story From Inside The Legendary Recording Studios528falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-ricky-medlocke-of-lynyrd-skynyrd--12348074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12348074Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:12:15 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus Block801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-ronnie-platt-of-kansas--12065806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12065806Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:22:16 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockRonnie 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...944kansasthebandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-dana-starkell-is-canoeing-from-the-qc-to-new-orleans--12049070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12049070Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:01:27 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockWhy 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 Q106.5687falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-dallas-clark--11956234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11956234Thu, 25 May 2017 20:32:54 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockFormer Iowa Hawkeye and Indianapolis Colts TE Dallas Clark joins Mark Manuel to talk about the Native Fund, Ashton Kutcher, and their Metallica benefit concert.588colts,hawkeyes,iowa,metallica,nflfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-blue-oyster-cult--11877631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11877631Tue, 16 May 2017 14:41:02 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockMark Manuel catches up with Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult, prior to their performance at the Limelight Eventplex in Peoria...467falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-roger-boyd-of-head-east--11877632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11877632Tue, 16 May 2017 14:40:03 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockMark 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...447falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-judas-priest--11877633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11877633Tue, 16 May 2017 14:39:11 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockMark Manuel catches up with the guys in Judas Priest. The "rock-n-roll lifestyle" has changed since their day, apparently...277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-bruce-kulick-of-kiss--11877635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11877635Tue, 16 May 2017 14:38:29 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockMark 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?979falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-eddie-money--11877634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11877634Tue, 16 May 2017 14:37:00 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockMark Manuel catches up with rocker Eddie Money. Was he REALLY a cop...or not?257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-3-doors-down--11877630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11877630Tue, 16 May 2017 14:36:16 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockMark Manuel talks to the guys from 3 Doors Down prior to their 2016 show at the Mississippi Valley Fair388falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-block-paul-stanley-of-kiss--11877636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11877636Tue, 16 May 2017 14:35:23 +0000Mark Manuel's Bonus BlockMark 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?623falsefull