MRN Editor David Adam talks to the Zeke and Katie Cernea from Gem City Gymnastics about keeping kids active. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River Business Spotlight.
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CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Video gaming and WWIII?
Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about video gaming’s COVID recovery and how the ship has long sailed for riverboat gaming in Quincy. Frankie also wants to get ready for World War III.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Kohl’s Food Show
Ashley and Brittany take in all the great tasting food at the Kohl’s Food Show.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Help! I lost my phone!
Ashley Conrad tells Brittany Boll about losing her cell phone during the garage sale she hosted this weekend. Comedy ensues. Brittany then offers tips on retrieval and phone/password security.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Affordable housing in Quincy
Ashley Conrad talks to Janet Conover with the Safe and Livable Housing Committee about their upcoming workshops. Frankie Murphy Giesing then weighs in from a landlord’s perspective.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Beer…and other topics
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley run the gamut on topics today…and enjoy some Spotted Cow in the process.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Quincy Warehouse Bargains and Scrambled-The Podcast
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DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Don’t say “Fall Y’all!”
Ashley said it, Brittany hates it, but they still have a great conversation about the season and how to get by as summer as faded.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: If you need help, get help
Ashley Conrad talks about Suicide Prevention Month and Bob Gough chats with Danielle Buss of CASA about their push for volunteers.
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: YO ADRIAN AND OTHER ASSORTED TOPICS
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby run the gamut of topics today and Ashley proves, once again, she doesn’t ‘sport’.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Bailey’s chances and Justtasking
Ashley asks what Darren Bailey’s chances really are to become Illinois’ next governor and she chats with Jarid Jones about his local business ventures, including JustTasking and Quincy Axe Company.
MRN THIS WEEK PODCAST: Brian McGee, Quincy University
David Adam talks to the president of Quincy University about this year’s big freshman class and updates us on other issues at the college.
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Recycling Rap
MRN Editor David Adam makes a quick appearance as showrunner, then Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about recycling in Quincy.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Get ready to strut mutts
Ashley Conrad talks about the upcoming Quincy Humane Society Mutt Strut and David Adam chats with Larry Brumbaugh about trees as the leaves start to fall.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Fishing for Freedom Fundraiser
Ashley gets you ready to head north to the Red Dog Saloon for the annual Fishing for Freedom fundraiser this Saturday in Meyer. We also tell you a little bit about this wonderful project.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Fundraising and Flying
Ashley is back from vacation and talks to Jordan Lenz of 2X4’s for Hope about their upcoming fundraiser this Saturday. Bob Gough talks to Randy Phillips about bringing the Stinson Summit to Quincy Regional Airport, also this weekend.
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: God save the Queen…and the Riverfront
Brittany Boll joins Frankie and Bobby this week to talk about the passing of Queen Elizabeth and money for the Quincy Riverfront.
BOOK NOOK: AMERICA STANDING STRONG
Ron Kinscherf interviews Robert J. Emery, author of America: Standing Strong about what the country has gone through over the last few years.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Are you ready for the National Football League?
Bob Gough gets us ready for the opening weekend of the National Football League season by showing you where you can find the best grilled wings in town (Instant Replay) and where to stock up on beverages for tailgating or reclining (The Liquor Booth).
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Steampunked
Brittany Boll is in the chair today and talks about hanging out in Hannibal at its Steampunk Festival and she chats with Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about sports streaming scams.
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Good people on both sides
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley continue the discussion on the employment situation. Good workers, bad workers, good bosses and bad bosses.
MRN THIS WEEK PODCAST: Doug Palmer, Culver-Stockton College
Bob Gough talks to the president of Culver-Stockton about the new school year and the challenges of higher education in a small college, small town setting.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Help Wanted
Ashley talks about looking for workers…or workers looking for better jobs…or whatever it is that is keeping unemployment low, but so many employers saying they need workers.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Bob Daly and The Midnight Ride for Hunger
Bob Daly of WGCA gets us ready for the Midnight Ride for Hunger to benefit Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry.
MRN THIS WEEK PODCAST: Mayor Mike Troup
Quincy’s mayor talks about the push to expand Illinois 57 to four lanes south of the city and updates us on Quincy’s plans for recycling.
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Ashley just paid off her student loans
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby discuss the plan to eliminate some, but not all, student loan debt. They also kick around feeling safe in Quincy.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Three guards now convicted in prison inmate beating death
Ashley Conrad and David Adam discuss the tragic situation at the West-Central Illinois Correctional Facility in Mount Sterling and Ashley talks about millions of new road money wanted to transform those who enter Quincy from the west and the south.
BOOK NOOK with Ron Kinscherf: August 24
Author Ron Kinscherf finds out what is new at the Quincy Public Library.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Shots fired and charity scammers
Ashley Conrad reminds us that mostly bad things happen after midnight and Bob Gough talks with Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about charity scam artists.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Building it so they will come
Ulmus Academy now has its home in the former Adams Elementary School, but how will Quincy’s newest school look when it opens its doors on September 6?
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Sixth Street-a-palooza
Bobby and Ashley listen to Frankie talk…seriously, a good discussion on the process of how Quincy’s Sixth Street Promenade is coming to life.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: We hear from the kids
Ashley talks to her daughter, Norah, about getting ready for the start of school and we preview this week’s Club Muddy.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: School of Rock (and Country)
Quincy teachers head to their classrooms to get ready for students later in the week and new superintendent Dr. Todd Pettit has a message for them. Ashley also talks to Scott Edlin about his Gem City Music Festival, which is set to rock Downtown Quincy this weekend.
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Audits at gunpoint
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley discuss why the IRS needs more armed agents and aging gracefully.
MRN Business Spotlight Podcast: Area Distributors
Bob Gough talks to Ken Sparrow of Area Distributors about the company’s growth since he and his partners acquired the company in 2020. Business Spotlight is brought to you by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Ethan’s Rodeo
Ethan Weiman was diagnosed with a form of childhood cancer called neuroblastoma in July 2007. Ethan fought an amazing battle for 2 years. Ethan’s cancer was treated primarily at St. Louis Children Hospital, where he underwent several rounds of chemotherapy, surgeries to place central lines and remove tumors, a stem cell transplant followed by isolation, and radiation. The treatment also required hospital visits for scans, checkups, labs, and treatment of infections. During his initial hospital stay, a combination of watching the movie “Dreamer” and losing his hair prompted Ethan to ask for a cowboy hat.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Crazy times in a river town
Ashley Conrad talks about her dissatisfaction with our national leaders and how we might be nearing the zombie apocalypse and then chats with Bob Gough about how if we want Quincy to be a real river town, we need to fix a few things.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Have gun, will travel
Ashley Conrad, Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips cross the river for an assignment and take a gun safety course with Practical Tactical.
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Elephants and asses in the room
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley try to put a bow on the Adams County Board controversy in an extended dance mix version of Club Muddy.
Adams County Board Finance Committee meeting closed session from May 9, 2022
Adams County Board closed session recording from May 10, 2022
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Quincy YMCA helping with housing
The Quincy YWCA is working to help with the housing situation in our community. Ashley talks to Maria Rench about that and the upcoming Voices for all Women gala.
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Garbage Human?
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about recycling, Target and whether a shopping cart is a trash can.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: The return of the Freefall Convention?
Ashley Conrad and David Adam kick around the idea of the World Freefall Convention actually making a return to Quincy’s Baldwin Field.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Back to school and high school sports coverage
Ashley Conrad tells teachers to enjoy their last month of break and talks to Bob Gough about some new publications available from Muddy River Sports.
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Brushes with fame
Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about famous people they have run into and unwinding after a long day.
BOOK NOOK with Ron Kinscherf for 7-20-22
Ron chats about the latest happenings at the Quincy Public Library.
DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Quincy’s Pothole Podcast
Ashley is drooling over the hot new truck in town and she talks with directors of the Ulmus Academy, who plan to start classes right after Labor Day.
CLUB DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: What you do when you have technical difficulties
Bob Gough and Ashley Conrad host a hybrid version of Daily Muddy and Club Muddy because Bob isn’t a union-certified audio-visual specialist, even though he’s been doing this crap on and off for more than 30 years.
CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Who the F… is Frankie Murphy Giesing
Club Muddy is an experiment of the human condition. Not for the frail or faint of heart. If you are easily offended, go listen to morning AM radio. NSFW…Rated R…Parental Guidance suggested. Just relax.
Trump talks Miller endorsement, Adams Co. visit
Center Square Illinois Associate Editor Greg Bishop talked to former President Donald Trump in advance of his planned rally in Mendon Saturday night.
CLUB MUDDY: Breaking the seal
Club Muddy is an experiment of the human condition. Not for the frail or faint of heart. If you are easily offended, go listen to morning AM radio. NSFW…Rated R…Parental Guidance suggested.
BOOK NOOK with Ron Kinscherf
Ron Kinscherf talks to Victoria DeMent of the Quincy Public Library about a busy week ahead, including the library’s Juneteenth celebration.
BOOK NOOK: Libations for the Library
We discuss upcoming fundraisers for the Quincy Public Library.
Book Nook for April 26, 2022
Katie Kraushaar makes her final appearance on Muddy River News representing the Quincy Public Library. She is moving to Quincy University’s Brenner Library. We wish her well in her career move and we hope to have her on again very soon.
Book Nook for April 19, 2022
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about a book being discussed TONIGHT at Village Inn and other good things going on at the library. Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells—taken without […]
DOB and the BBB: April 7, 2022
Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about cryptocurrency and what you should look out for.
Book Nook: April 6, 2020
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about activities for Week of the Young Child and two children’s books.
Book Nook: Quincy Public Library for March 22
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library discusses three books, including a children’s books that describes the life of one of the NBA’s earliest superstars — Elgin Baylor.
Book Nook for March 9, 2022
Katie Kraushaar from the Quincy Public Library talks about great reads for kids and adults and updates us on the latest programming at the library.
Muddy River Minute: Steve Eighinger
Steve is getting ready for racing and track food. We also talk about his son Geoff’s visit and why he didn’t come visit the Muddy River Ranch.
Quincy Public Library Book Nook for February 23
1900 hurricane that devastated Galveston, Texas and another on how beverages have shaped our culture.
Muddy River Minute: Book Nook for February 16, 2020
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about a pair of books for Black History Month and also some great activities taking place at the library.
Muddy River Minute: Batcast
Muddy River News J. Robert Gough defends the honor of the fine thespians who have donned the cape and cowl of the Dark Knight who were besmirched by Steve Eighinger.
Quincy Public Library Book Nook: February 1, 2022
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about Jon Meachem’s book on John Lewis, the late civil rights leader and congressman. She also talks about how the super duper snow storm might affect QPL’s hours of operations over the next few days.
Quincy Public Library Book Nook for January 26, 2022
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about Anna Faris’s biography and a very busy February schedule at QPL.
DOB and the BBB: January 25
Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau warns us about the latest scammers and scalawags.
Muddy River Minute: Congressman Rodney Davis
The Taylorville Republican stops in for a chat with Muddy River News and talks about having a primary and could Quincy be the home for one of his district offices.
Quincy Public Library Book Nook for February 18
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library gives us this years recommendations from the historic to new children’s books.
Quincy Public Library Book Nook: January 11, 2022
atie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library has some great recommendations for you regarding sustainability and two terrific children’s books.
Muddy River Review: Katie Kraushaar, Quincy Public Library
Muddy River News begins a weekly look at what is going on at the Quincy Public Library. They have more than books and they are back fully open.
Muddy River Review: Steve Eighinger partying like it’s 1999
Steve Eighinger really doesn’t defend his “Prince is overrated” statement in this podcast.
Muddy River Review: Gough and Adam
The Muddy River News guys talk about digital media and give a glimpse of what’s to come in 2022.
DOB and the BBB: ‘Tis the season for holiday scams
Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about scams to avoid while you are Christmas shopping…especially online.
Muddy River Vibe Podcast: Thanksgiving Eve
MRN Publisher/GM Bob Gough chats with Muddy River Vibe writer Brittany Boll about the biggest bar night of the year.
DOB and the BBB: Vehicle Service Contracts
When something is too good to be true…it usually is. That’s what Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau is here to tell us regarding Vehicle Service Contracts.
MUDDY RIVER MINUTE: Sami Bearden
In 2017, Sami Bearden and two Quincy friends, Savana Santos and Sam Backoff, decided to head off to Nashville to pursue a dream. Their band, “Avenue Beat”, had performed locally and the three young ladies decided to see where their talents would take them. The band put out their first, and last, album last week. […]
MUDDY RIVER MINUTE: Bob and Steve breakdown Bond
Bob Gough and Steve Eighinger talk all things Bond as Daniel Craig takes his final turn as the iconic British superspy.
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Muddy River Minute: Guess who’s back…back again?
Muddy River Minute with David and Joel Adam
MRN Editor David Adam and his younger brother, Joel, take a few moments to remember the passing of their father, Bill Adam, who died Sept. 2, 2021. They remember his Johnny Bench catcher’s mitt he used to play catch, playing pepper in the backyard, Jart-O-Mania and eating corn on the cob.
Muddy River Minute (or 10): The Minister of Culture/Doctor of Love*
*PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Not a real doctor. JRG What’s it like to be Steve Eighinger? All the fame? All the glory? All the money? (Kathy Eighinger asks “What money???) Take a listen of what it’s like when Steve Eighinger, Muddy River’s Minister of Culture/Doctor of Love just stops in to say “Howdy.”
State of Play: Gymnastics
MRN Editor David Adam talks about gymnastics with Zeke Cernea of Gem City Gymnastics. State of Play is brought to you by Tri-City Sports and XCel Performance and Training.
Muddy River Minute: Emergency Cardinals Podcast
Muddy River News guys Bob Gough and David Adam decided to record their frustrations with the St. Louis Cardinals instead of just spouting them off alone in the MRN HQ.
STATE OF PLAY: Golf
MRN Editor David Adam talks to Quincy Country Club Golf Professional Gideon Smith about teaching and growing the game. State of Play is sponsored by Tri-City Sports and XCel Performance and Training.
Muddy River Review: Friday Feels
Wrapping up an excellent work week on a high note. Give a listen.
STATE OF PLAY: Tennis
MRN Editor David Adam talks tennis with Todd Willing, four-time Quincy City Tennis Champion and head professional at Quincy Racquet Club.
STATE OF PLAY: Quincy Family YMCA
MRN Editor David Adam talks to Quincy Family YMCA CEO Jim Chamberlain about the Y’s mission and role in the community.
Muddy River Review: Ethan’s Rodeo
MRN Publisher/GM J. Robert Gough talks with Alicia and Dave Weiman about Ethan’s Rodeo, which is a decade old, but has moved across the river to the Marion County Fairgrounds in Palmyra, Mo.
STATE OF PLAY: Swimming
MRN Editor David Adam talks with Jake DeCoster, who has coached swimmers in Northeast Missouri for 57 years. State of Play is brought to you by Tri-City Sports and XCel Performance and Training.
STATE OF PLAY: Martial Arts
MRN Editor David Adam talks to Robert Bentley of Legacy Martial Arts about getting kids involved in the sport. State of Play is sponsored by Tri-City Sports and XCel Performance and Training.
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Brad Hoyt, JWCC Basketball Coach/AD
Brad Hoyt thrives on chasing championship moments. The John Wood Community College men’s basketball coach places such a high priority on that concept his players use the “championships are cool” mantra whenever they discuss expectations and goals. The other JWCC coaches are embracing the idea, too. It’s why Hoyt, who also serves as the JWCC […]
STATE OF PLAY: Training
MRN Editor David Adam talks to Chris Bockius and Tony Douglas about training and conditioning of young athletes. State of Play is sponsored by Tri-City Sports and XCel Performance and Training.
MUDDY RIVER MINUTE: Matt Schuckman
We are two weeks away from the launch of Muddy River Sports. Matt Schuckman discusses the new website, which launches August 16.
STATE OF PLAY: Volleyball
MRN Editor David Adam talks with Sara Janes of the Hometown Hitters, a youth travel volleyball club, about that sport and how it is changing. State of Play is sponsored by Tri-City Sports and XCel Performance and Training.
DOB and the BBB: Student Loan scams
Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks to Bob Gough about what to watch out for when taking out student loans.
STATE OF PLAY: Soccer
Muddy River News Editor David Adam talks youth soccer with Cody Smith of Quincy United. You can get your Quincy United gear at Tri-City Sports who, along with XCel Performance and Training, are the sponsors of State of Play.
STATE OF PLAY: Softball
Muddy River News Editor David Adam talks to Lori Vogel about youth softball. Lori pitched for Quincy Notre Dame and Illinois State and has been coaching and teaching pitching to area girls for years. State of Play is sponsored by Tri-City Sports and XCel Performance and Training.
MUDDY RIVER MINUTE: Matt Schuckman
Muddy River Sports (debuting August 16) Editor Matt Schuckman discusses his move to the Muddy River family.
