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Relevant or Irrelevant
KALA-FM
579 episodes
4 days ago
In this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world. For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities. Now, we're bringing it here to make listening easier than ever!
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In this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world. For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities. Now, we're bringing it here to make listening easier than ever!
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Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS: Polkabilly

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. James "Jim" Leary, Emeritus Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-founder of The Center For The Study Of Upper Midwestern Cultures, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "Polkabilly."

The host for the 642nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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3 days ago
12 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
Polkabilly

Dr. James "Jim" Leary, Emeritus Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-founder of The Center For The Study Of Upper Midwestern Cultures, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "Polkabilly."

The host for the 642nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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3 days ago
29 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
The Footnoting History Podcast

Dr. Lucy Barnhouse, assistant professor of History and director of Medieval And Renaissance Minor at Arkansas State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Footnoting History" podcast.

The host for the 641st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 week ago
30 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS: The Footnoting History Podcast

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Lucy Barnhouse, assistant professor of History and director of Medieval And Renaissance Minor at Arkansas State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Footnoting History" podcast.

The host for the 641st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 week ago
11 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
Edgar Allen Poe: A Life

Dr. Richard Kopley, distinguished professor of English, emeritus, at Penn State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Edgar Allen Poe:  A Life."

The host for the 640th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.

Special music used in this episode is "BMV578 Fuga In G (Fugue In G Minor)," James Kibbe/Bach Organ Works.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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2 weeks ago
30 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS: Edgar Allen Poe: A Life

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Richard Kopley, distinguished professor of English, emeritus, at Penn State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Edgar Allen Poe:  A Life."

The host for the 640th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.

Special music used in this episode is "BMV578 Fuga In G (Fugue In G Minor)," James Kibbe/Bach Organ Works.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage

Michael Richie, retired Lt. Colonel - U.S. Army - and blogger, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage."

The host for the 639th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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3 weeks ago
29 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS: The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Michael Richie, retired Lt. Colonel - U.S. Army - and blogger, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage."

The host for the 639th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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3 weeks ago
9 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS: The Other Fear Of The Founders

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. George Thomas, Wohlford, professor of American Political Institutions and Director of the Salvation Center at Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Other Fear Of The Founders."

The host for the 638th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 month ago
14 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
The Other Fear Of The Founders

Dr. George Thomas, Wohlford, professor of American Political Institutions and Director of the Salvation Center at Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Other Fear Of The Founders."

The host for the 638th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 month ago
32 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
The Bassett And Vollum Wallpaper Company

Duane Timm, owner/operator of the Bassett and Vollum Wallpaper Company, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his company and its interesting history.

The host for the 637th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 month ago
30 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS: The Bassett and Vollum Wallpaper Company

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Duane Timm, owner/operator of the Bassett and Vollum Wallpaper Company, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his company and its interesting history.

The host for the 637th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 month ago
14 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS: Medieval Nuns At War: Rebellious, Resilient, And Rowdy Women

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Elizabeth Quillen, Ph.D. candidate in the History Department at The University Of Minnesota, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Medieval Nuns At War:  Rebellious, Resilient, And Rowdy Women."

The host for the 636th edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Brett Monnard.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 month ago
13 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
Medieval Nuns At War: Rebellious, Resilient, And Rowdy Women

Dr. Elizabeth Quillen, Ph.D. candidate in the History Department at The University Of Minnesota, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Medieval Nuns At War:  Rebellious, Resilient, And Rowdy Women."

The host for the 636th edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Brett Monnard.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 month ago
30 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS: Podcast Influence In Teaching

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Andrew Pfrenger, instructional assistant professor and director of Multi-Disciplinary and Inter-Disciplinary Studies at The University Of Mississippi, and Dr. John P. Sexton, professor of English at Bridgewater State University, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Podcast Influence In Teaching."

The host for the 635th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 month ago
13 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
Podcast Influence In Teaching

Dr. Andrew Pfrenger, instructional assistant professor and director of Multi-Disciplinary and Inter-Disciplinary Studies at The University Of Mississippi, and Dr. John P. Sexton, professor of English at Bridgewater State University, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Podcast Influence In Teaching."

The host for the 635th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 month ago
29 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables

Marion "Big Strick" Strickler, owner of Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his shop, which was once a small grocery store in a Rock Island (Illinois) neighborhood.

The host for the 634th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Brett Monnard.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 month ago
30 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS: Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Marion "Big Strick" Strickler, owner of Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his shop, which was once a small grocery store in a Rock Island (Illinois) neighborhood.

The host for the 634th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Brett Monnard.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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1 month ago
12 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS: The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was Corruption

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Richard White, Margaret Byrne professor emeritus of American History at Stanford University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss:  "The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was Corruption."

The host for the 633rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Terri Toppler.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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2 months ago
16 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was Corruption

Dr. Richard White, Margaret Byrne professor emeritus of American History at Stanford University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss:  "The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was Corruption."

The host for the 633rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Terri Toppler.

Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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2 months ago
29 minutes

Relevant or Irrelevant
In this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world. For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities. Now, we're bringing it here to make listening easier than ever!