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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actress Elise Freshwater-Blizzard. Elise is best known for her YouTube series Middle of Nowhere. She also created the series Only in Sheffield and Unfit for YouTube. During the show she discussed her comedic influences, her process and attention to detail when creating content for YouTube, and her recent foray into stand-up comedy. Subscribe to her channel today!During the rest of the show we argued about how handsome Dustin is, heard from a caller who loves Echoes on KMSU more than us, and explained why we only need to do our best during the first 10 minutes of the show. People usually turn it off by then, so they never hear how bad it gets in the back-half!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Ricky Saints. Ricky is WWE’s NXT Champion. He’s also a former NXT North American Champion, NWA World Television Champion and AEW World Tag Team Champion. During the show he discussed his transition to the WWE, working under the tutelage of wrestler Shawn Michaels and where he would like to go next in his career. See Ricky Saints on Nov. 13 when WWE NXT comes to Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul!During the rest of the show we discussed the proper way to get rid of wood ticks, received a lucrative partnership offer with Reebok, and announced The Five Count House Band’s new musical team-up with Mankato’s favorite musical combo MOLS. The new cassette release, featuring both bands, is available now!

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This was The Five Count’s Halloween Special for 2025! During the show we played all our favorite Halloween suns, discussed what a Five Count museum would be like, and debuted a new song from The Five Count House Band called Grandma’s Answering Machine. Happy Halloween!

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During this episode of The Five Count we paid tribute to Ace Frehley of KISS, discussed a side-business where Ton will officiate weddings on the show, and begged for money for the KMSU Pledge Drive. Thanks for your support!

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During this episode of The Five Count we discussed doing the dishes, got caught in a chamber of horrors, and Ton broke the news that he cut his hair off. Now he looks like Keanu Reeves!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with singer and actress Lea Salonga. Lea is best known for her role as the singing voice of “Princess Jasmine” in the film Aladdin. She also provided voices for films like Mulan, My Neighbor Totoro and KPop Demon Hunters. During the show she discussed being known as a Disney princess, her memories of appearing in the film Ninja Kids as a child, and her current “Stage, Screen & Everything In Between” tour. Watch for her in your city soon!During the rest of the show we tried to decide if the death of Windows 10 means the death of The Five Count, Ton went on and on about his love for Depeche Mode and we discussed which buildings we’d like to be stuck in if we were ghosts. It’s starting to get spooky around here!

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During this episode of The Five Count we discussed Halloween decorations, Ton told stories about being probed by aliens, and we interviewed Twin Cities Con Founder Ben Penrod. We also gave away tickets to Twin Cities Con Nov. 7-9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with Musician Josh Hight. Josh is best known as a member of the band The Detachment Kit. He has also released music as Irons an PINES. The latest PINES release In His Wake is available now!

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During this episode of The Five Count we talked about how cool fog machines are, discussed which tattoos we should get, and reminisced about our days at Saginaw High School. Go Trojans!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician A.J. Croce. Releasing music since the early '90s, A.J. has played with people like Willie Nelson, T Bone Burnett, Leon Russell, Béla Fleck and Ry Cooder. He's also the son of Jim Croce. See A.J. on Oct. 3 with the "Croce Plays Croce: Where The Songbook Ends, The Story Begins" tour at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis!

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This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Colin Blunstone. Colin is best known as the singer for The Zombies. He’s also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During the show he discussed the re-release of The Zombies’ Odessey and Oracle album, the new Zombies documentary Hung Up on a Dream, and his new solo album Less is More. All three are available now!During the rest of the show we discussed our favorite wallpaper, Ton continued to explain why he loves Radiohead, and we gave away tickets to see “The World of Hans Zimmer” tour. See it Sept. 27 at the Target Center in Minneapolis!

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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician and actress Rebecca Pidgeon. Releasing music since 1987, Rebecca has played with the likes of Billy Preston, Walter Becker and the band Ruby Blue. She's also appeared in films like State and Main, Heist and Bird Box. Her latest album Unillusion is available now!

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During this episode of The Five Count we enjoyed a tall can of Liquid Death, tried to figure out why people like Radiohead, and took a trip to paradise. It was almost as good as the film Emmanuelle!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Scott McCaughey. Scott is best known as a founding member of The Baseball Project and The Minus 5. He's also played in bands like The Young Fresh Fellows and R.E.M. See Scott McCaughey with both The Baseball Project and The Minus 5 on Sept. 17 at the Fine Line in Minneapolis!

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During this episode of The Five Count we complained about the band U2, discussed the new Hellraiser video game, spoke with author Gary Graff about his new book 501 Essential Albums of the ‘80s, chatted with author Martin Popoff about his new book Guns N’ Roses at 40, and talked with Lee Mendelson Film Productions’ Sean Mendelson about the latest Peanuts soundtrack You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown. Get copies of all that stuff right now!

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Regina Zernay. Regina is best known as the bassist and singer for the band Detroit Diesel Power. She's also played with bands like Cowboy Mouth, Halfcocked and Cee Lo Green. Her latest solo album High Rolling is available now!

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This episode of The Five Count featured exclusive interviews with two rock legends. First we were joined by musician Mark Zonder. Mark is best known as the founder and drummer for the band Warlord. He also played in the Graham Bonnet Band and Fates Warning. During the show he discussed the legacy of Warlord, the early years of the Metal Blade Records scene, and the new Warlord album The Lost Archangel. Get your copy now!Next we were joined by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Glenn Hughes. Glenn is best known as the former bassist and vocalist for the band Deep Purple. He also played with the likes of Black Sabbath, Gary Moore, Whitesnake, Motley Crue, and many more. During the show he discussed his friendship with Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi, why he still loves touring after all these years, and his latest album Chosen. It’s available now!During the rest of the show we hit the listeners with jump scares, tried to figure out what kids love The Beverly Hillbillies, and marveled at Ton's new bronzed-look. We used our farmer tan voices for the rest of the show!

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The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with actor C.J. Graham. C.J. is best known for his role as "Jason Voorhees" in the film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. He also appeared in the film Highway to Hell and Alice Cooper's He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask) music video. Meet C.J. at Crypticon Sept. 12-14 in Minnesota!

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