Bob Gough
QUINCY — Celebrity bartenders will be working from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, at Hooligans Tavern, 743 S. 10th, to raise funds for the Chaddock Children’s Foundation. Local ‘celebrity’ bartenders are: Support of this event will allow Chaddock to further their mission of serving thousands of children and families every year through…
Read Full Article Ashley, Brittany and Bobby talk about getting ready for Christmas then Quincy’s mayor stops by to discuss retail and the City Council and we see where he is on running for a second term.
Read Full Article Adams County Assistant Public Defender Chris Pratt talks about “switching teams” as he prepares to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County. He also discusses going back to school a little later in life, working at the late, great Elder’s Restaurant and sharing his name with a famous actor.
Read Full Article Brittany gets the latest on Riverfront development from Tieraney Craig and then she and Bob have coffee talk with Bret Austin to talk about paying for the shortage of attorneys in Adams County.
Read Full Article Steve Boll wraps up 40 years of broadcasting next week as he retires from WTAD Radio. He talks about his career and changes in the overall media landscape with his daughter, Brittany Boll, and Ashley Conrad.
Read Full Article The videotape monster ate the first half of the program so no Brittany this week on camera, but she artfully directed the second half of our show with our friend and neighbor Tom Frese. (We actually don’t use videotape. Not sure why the first half didn’t record.)
Read Full Article Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about how local news has changed over the last 30 years. Nora Baldner, QU communications professor, joins the ladies to discuss those changes from her experience as a teacher and journalist.
Read Full Article Bobby and Brittany have two guests this week: Randy Phillips talks about Muddy River Gems and the history lessons viewers get with each episode and then Jimmie Patterson discusses his family’s purchase of The Scoreboard and the personal story behind it.
Read Full Article Madonna Watters talks with Brittany about her Val’s Pals program that honors one of her sisters who died of cancer. Then, Brittany and Bob talk about the slippery slope of selling off parks.
Read Full Article Bobby, Ashley and Brittany talk about some of the strange local news happenings that took place this week and Kelby Rescinito of the Quincy Police Department brings K-9 officer Roy by and the ladies talk about the life of a K-9 Unit.
Read Full Article The matriarch emeritus of the Quincy Public Schools Music Department talks about how she came to Quincy and education and kids over the years.
Read Full Article Brittany Boll talks to Tony Dede with the Adams County Health Department about the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day. Don’t forget to register! Then Brittany and Bob Gough have some coffee talk about interviewing and podcasting.
Read Full Article The Patio’s executive chef, Chuck Lankey, joins the club this week to talk about the restaurant where he has worked for 20 years and how he has bridged the generations with this iconic Quincy eatery.
Read Full Article Frankie Murphy Giesing turns the tables and interviews MRN boss J. Robert Gough about starting Muddy River, journalism today and growing up in Perry, Missouri.
Read Full Article Ray Weast talks golf and tequila with Brittany and Bobby. Steve Eighinger also stops by for his first ever Club Muddy experience. And as we work on our studio conversion, please excuse the hollow audio. We’ll have it fixed for next week.
Read Full Article Bob and Brittany talk to Jim Schultz of Instant Replay as he prepares his wings for this Sunday and the kickoff of the NFL season. Bob also talks to Karen Cobern and learns a little history about the Women’s City Club and an event they are hosting at the Lorenzo Bull House this Saturday.
Read Full Article Bob and Brittany fill in for the always-vacationing Ashley to launch the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate Poll. You have two weeks to vote, but you can only vote once (unless you’re sneaky). Also, the Covered Bottoms Diaper Drive is coming up and we talk to the organizers. National Diaper Need Awareness Week is scheduled for…
Read Full Article Josh Kiltz decided to buy a bar with his cousin AND THEN tell his wife he did it. How did that work out for him? We find out about how Hooligans, located at 10th and Washington in Quincy, came to be. David Adam, Bob Gough and Brittany Boll also talk about kids running around in…
Read Full Article MRN’s Bob Gough sits down with Alicia and Dave Weiman to talk about this weekend’s Ethan’s Rodeo and attorney Ryan Schnack talks about his health struggles and the issue of mold in the Adams County Courthouse.
Read Full Article Bobby and Ashley talk to Ryan Hinkamper about bourbon, being a foodie, good cigars and the latest on the mold problem in the Adams County Courthouse. Hinkamper has been a member of the County Board since 2016. Brittany also brings the moonshine.
Read Full Article Defense Attorney Casey Schnack joins the Club to talk about the Bliefnick case and all the reaction that came with it as the convicted murderer’s sentencing approaches on August 11. Ashley, Brittany and Casey also talk about feminism in today’s world. WARNING: This podcast has very graphic language. It was not edited out due to…
Read Full Article Ashley’s done with Bradley Yohn (who isn’t?), Brittany makes drinks and Bob talks about herding cats.
Read Full Article Ashley, Bobby and Frankie celebrate the fourth early and the team announces a new podcast and some tweaks to the old one.
Read Full Article Brittany Boll and Bob Gough try the buffalo chicken sandwich at Kelly’s. Brittany gets hers with “sexy sauce”. Watch and find out what that is. Also, Ashley Conrad gets an update on the Quincy Service League from Kate Rodemich.
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley discuss having kids at certain ages and about the ever-shifting landscape and evolution of local media.
Read Full Article Not potholes, but actual living on the streets, or on the sidewalks. Or the parks. As summer approaches, the homeless become more visible. But nearly two years after the closing of the Welcome Inn, what progress has been made to alleviate the problem? What will the housing study that’s being conducted tell us?
Read Full Article Brittany, Bobby and Ashley wrap up discussions of the Tim Bliefnick trial saga as it ends this week. The focus is now on how these families can move forward after such a terrible tragedy.
Read Full Article Brittany, Bobby and Ashley get you caught up on the Tim Bliefnick murder trial through Thursday’s court testimony.
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about tough times for local restaurant since the shutdown and many new cars are getting rid of AM radio. Quincy’s already lost one AM station and many others are going away nationally.
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about the riverfront, Quincy progress and why it take so long for anything to get done.
Read Full Article It’s a Sausage Fest on Club Muddy as Frankie, Bobby and Davey discuss Alderman Mike Farha’s rant against Mayor Mike Troup and the budget vote which went ahead and happened anyway.
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about why people care (or don’t) about product marketing as both conservatives and liberals clutch their pearls over who is on a beer can or a bottle of syrup.
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about what is on this week’s news docket and T Heberlein from Golden Bridges stops by to talk about senior moving.
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley return to their Crown Peach roots and talk politics while Bobby doesn’t let the Cardinals lack of pitching on Opening Day distract him.
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Brittany discuss the high cost of…everything it seems these days. Also the renter vs. landlord issue that probably will never go away.
Read Full Article Ashley, Brittany and Bobby discuss the death of Becky Bliefnick, the arrest of Tim Bliefnick and how we need more patience and fewer presumptions when dealing with such a sensitive matter in our community. Oh, and they also talk about beer and basketball as Yuengling arrives at County Market and Haymakers just in time for…
Read Full Article Ashley, Bobby and Frankie engage in some light-hearted banter as local events have been rather somber these days. And Bobby bugs the crap out of Ashley.
Read Full Article Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about Lent and local crime.
Read Full Article Bob Gough chats with Joe Desmond of the Hannibal VFW about their renovations and the fundraising to help pay for it via their Spring Cha-Ching raffle at 209 Bird, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Megan Duncan also joins to talk about what else is happening in Hannibal. And possibly the best look at an Oscar…
Read Full Article Frankie takes a dry day, Ashley makes up for his lack of imbibing and Bobby wants to know where the Hell his Jetson’s flying car is.
Read Full Article Bob Gough introduces us to Meg Duncan, the newest Muddy River News reporter based out of Hannibal. Ron Kinscherf also talks to meteorologist Brent Clair about the weather.
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough get you ready for a busy week in local government.
Read Full Article Ashley, Bob and Brittany ring in the new year and reflect on Muddy River News in 2022.
Read Full Article Ashley drops some profound statements in today’s edition. No, I’m serious. I’m not kidding. We joke with her a lot, but she is a very deep and introspective person with a huge heart. Frankie and Bobby contribute too.
Read Full Article We talk about Ashley’s non-pregnancy and non-drug addiction as we try to discuss if really horrible people have any value at all and Frankie gets his wish and works Kanye (ye?) into the conversation. Ashley is also getting over a cold and Bobby is starting to get one.
Read Full Article Ashley is almost recovered from whatever crud she had and she and Bob talk about her bouncing back, the loss of another retailer in Quincy and wearing masks.
Read Full Article Bob Gough and Brittany Boll sit in for an ailing Ashley Conrad to talk about what is happening with the City of Quincy’s Food and Beverage Tax revenue and what is the likelihood that it will stay in place when it is scheduled to sunset in 2025.
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about going out tonight (or not) and enjoying all the food tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving from Club Muddy!
Read Full Article The blue wave that crashed in Illinois two weeks ago really wasn’t a surprise to anyone who pays attention to Illinois politics. Now the leaders and members of the state’s Republican party need to have some tough discussions. Because what they’ve been doing isn’t working. Talking about seceding or creating “New Illinois” is a fool’s…
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about what men can and can’t say or wear and about a possible replay of the 2020 presidential race with the same two old dudes (please no).
Read Full Article I think a perfect song to have playing in the background when Beth walks on to a scene is Elton John’s “The Bitch Is Back” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 450 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, there is likely no bigger “Yellowstone” fan than myself. That said,…
Read Full Article Frankie and Bobby discuss the election and its fallout. Ashley was invited, but she had a previous engagement (she was working her day job that pays far better than Muddy River News, LLC).
Read Full Article You wouldn’t think it would be so difficult to get to Evanston, Ill., right? Well, Bobby reminds Frankie and Ashley that Quincy is really an out-of-the-way place, sometimes.
Read Full Article Ashley, Bobby and Special Guest Star Brittany talk about the pending Zombie Apocalypse and is no cash bail what will light the fuse.
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley continue the discussion on the employment situation. Good workers, bad workers, good bosses and bad bosses. There’s plenty of blame, but how is it going to be fixed.
Read Full Article Ashley, Frankie and Bobby discuss the plan to eliminate some, but not all, student loan debt. They also kick around feeling safe in Quincy.
Read Full Article 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.
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley try to put a bow on the Adams County Board controversy in an extended dance mix version of Club Muddy. PARENTAL GUIDANCE!!! Bobby also drops an f-bomb that he shoudn’t have, but he will use the Hamilton musical as his defense.
Read Full Article Ashley and Bob wrap up the discussion on the Adams County Board’s Open Meetings Act violations. The Abbey, Harvey’s, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and Utopia bring you the Daily Muddy.
Read Full Article Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about famous people they have encountered.
Read Full Article We talk about Bob’s lack of sound engineering prowess and other fun stuff.
Read Full Article MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough talks about the circus that was Judge Robert Adrian’s intention to seek retention announcement and addresses concerns about Club Muddy. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read Full Article 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.
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad and David Adam with a post mortem on the Donald Trump rally in Mendon and the two candidates for Democratic State Central Committeewoman in the 15th District talk about the role of the position. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad talks to a volunteer who has helped set up for more than 50 rallies for former President Donald Trump and Bob Gough discusses the logistics of what could be the most attended event in Adams County history since the Lincoln-Douglas Debate. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The…
Read Full Article 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. With Bob Gough, Frankie Murphy Giesing and Ashley Conrad.
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about what can be done when someone’s free speech reaches a point where it possibly becomes a danger to the community. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about taking the Daily Muddy on the road this summer and give an update on the City of Quincy’s Cyberattack. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough get the week in local news started with Monday’s Daily Muddy. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read Full Article The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy. The Muddy River Team discusses the search and, maybe, hiring of a new police chief for the City of Quincy.
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