Mark Manuel's Bonus Block

Q106.5 (KCQQ-FM)

It's only a 5-hour radio show with a LOT of classic rock...so we can't always get to EVERYTHING. That's why we have the Bonus Block! Celebrity interviews, local interviews, strange news, music news, jokes, stupid criminals, and more!

  • 3 minutes 31 seconds
    That Time Rob Reiner And Martin Sheen Dropped By
    In light of the news of Rob Reiner, apparently being murdered in his home, I thought it'd be fun to re-visit that day both he and Martin Sheen dropped by the radio station. Rob was all business, for the most part...Martin, on the other hand, actually came back to the studio and wanted to hang out all morning. Here is that segment from 2004 when they were campaiging for Howard Dean.

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    15 December 2025, 1:22 pm
  • 13 minutes 46 seconds
    Joe Williams of Toto
    Joe Williams, lead vocalist with the legendary band Toto, visited with Mark Manuel. What's the story behind him taking over as lead singer in the 80s? What's the story behind "Pamela?" Why aren't they in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame? What was it like when his dad, John Williams, was writing the iconic theme song from "Star Wars?"

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    13 November 2025, 7:45 pm
  • 7 minutes 41 seconds
    Earl Falconer of UB40

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    9 July 2024, 7:55 pm
  • 12 minutes 30 seconds
    Rickey Medlocke
    Rickey Medlocke has been with Lynyrd Skynyrd from its very inception, and yet was NOT inducted with the band into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Rickey addresses that, plus you'll hear the story of how Rickey's grandfather, "Shorty," influenced a very popular Lynyrd Skynyrd song and wrote a hit for Blackfoot...forty years before the song's release!

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    5 March 2024, 6:07 pm
  • 10 minutes 39 seconds
    Comedian Drew Lynch
    Drew 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 addresses that and more in today's Bonus Block

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    5 March 2024, 6:04 pm
  • 11 minutes 4 seconds
    Michael Bluestein of Foreigner
    Foreigner is bringing their Farewell Tour to Vibrant Arena in Moline on March 3rd. Mark Manuel caught up with Michael Bluestein of Foreigner. He's been their keyboardist since 2008 and, in addtion to Foreigner has ALSO worked with Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) and Boz Scaggs. What's it like touring with a band like Foreigner? What's his favorite song to perform live? What's the latest on Mick Jones?

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    23 February 2024, 11:24 pm
  • 4 minutes 46 seconds
    Josephine Rose Roberts (Rock Of Ages)
    Wild Rose Casino & Hotel will host the greatest rock band ever assembled for Broadway – Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band. This band of Rock Star musicians and lead singers from the original cast wowed audiences with electrified performances of the 5-time Tony Award nominated show for over seven years, and now you can enjoy them in a thrilling concert on New Year’s Eve at Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton! We caught up with one of the performers, Josephine Rose Roberts to talk about the show.

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    20 December 2023, 10:22 pm
  • 13 minutes 22 seconds
    David Koechner From "Anchorman" and "The Office"

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    1 March 2023, 10:47 pm
  • 15 minutes 43 seconds
    Mark Manuel Talks With Marie Osmond

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    22 February 2023, 3:32 am
  • 10 minutes 43 seconds
    Mark Manuel Talks With Toto's David Paich

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    23 August 2022, 8:03 pm
  • 11 minutes 11 seconds
    Mark Talks With Carrot Top About Vegas Residencies, Props, and "Just For Men"

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    2 May 2022, 7:48 pm
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