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.
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreMuddy 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.
Read MoreQuincy Public Library February 23
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library has an excellent recommendation by Eric Larson about the 1900 hurricane that devastated Galveston, Texas and another on how beverages have shaped our culture.
Read MoreMuddy River Minute: 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.
Read MoreMuddy 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 and were besmirched by Steve Eighinger.
Read MoreQuincy Public Library 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.
Read MoreQuincy Public Library January 26, 2022
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about Anna Faris’s biography and a very busy February schedule at QPL.
Read MoreDOB and the BBB: January 25
Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau warns us about the latest scammers and scalawags.
Read MoreMuddy 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.
Read MoreQuincy Public Library February 18
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library gives us this years recommendations from the historic to new children’s books.
Read MoreQuincy Public Library January 11, 2022
Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library has some great recommendations for you regarding sustainability and two terrific children’s books.
Read MoreMuddy 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.
Read MoreMuddy River Review: Steve Eighinger partying like it’s 1999
Steve Eighinger really doesn’t defend his “Prince is overrated” statement in this podcast.
Read MoreMuddy 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.
Read MoreDOB 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.
Read MoreMuddy 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.
Read MoreDOB 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.
Read MoreMUDDY 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.…
Read MoreMUDDY 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.
Read MoreRED OCTOBER
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.
Read MoreMuddy 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.”
Read MoreGymnastics
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.
Read MoreMuddy 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.
Read MoreGolf
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.
Read MoreMuddy River Review: Friday Feels
Wrapping up an excellent work week on a high note. Give a listen.
Read MoreTennis
MRN Editor David Adam talks tennis with Todd Willing, four-time Quincy City Tennis Champion and head professional at Quincy Racquet Club.
Read MoreQuincy Family YMCA
MRN Editor David Adam talks to Quincy Family YMCA CEO Jim Chamberlain about the Y’s mission and role in the community.
Read MoreMuddy 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.
Read MoreSwimming
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.
Read MoreMartial 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.
Read MorePat Atwell, Culver-Stockton AD
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…
Read MoreTraining
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.
Read MoreVolleyball
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.
Read MoreDOB 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.
Read MoreSoccer
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.
Read MoreSoftball
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.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER MINUTE: Matt Schuckman
Muddy River Sports (debuting August 16) Editor Matt Schuckman discusses his move to the Muddy River family.
Read MoreBasketball
Muddy River News Editor David Adam talks to Tom VanderBor with the Quincy Crusaders and Quincy Aces and Sean Dean with Quincy Little Devils about youth basketball. State of Play is sponsored by Tri-City Sports and XCel Performance and Training.
Read MoreMike Bruns, Quincy Park District
Muddy River News Editor David Adam talks to Mike Bruns, who has been working with youth sports in Quincy for 40 years. State of Play is brought to you by Tri-City Sports and XCel Performance and Training.
Read MoreBaseball
Muddy River News Editor David Adam discusses youth baseball with two men who are helping grow the game locally: Rich Polak with Complete Game Training and Darin Dodd. State of Play is brought to you Tri-City Sports and XCel Performance and Training.
Read MoreDavid Adam on WTAD
Muddy River News Editor David Adam sat down with Steve Boll and Mary Griffith on the WTAD morning show to discuss Muddy River News.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER MINUTE: Muddy River News/Sports announcement on WTAD
Muddy River News/Sports GM/Publisher Bob Gough chats with Steve Boll and Mary Griffith on the WTAD Morning Show about Matt Schuckman and Steve Eighinger joining the team along with David Adam, Brittany Boll and Jim Dewey. Gough is a partner of Muddy River News LLC with Jim Rapp and Mike Kinscherff.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER REVIEW: Steve Eighinger
Steve Eighinger talks about…well…lots of things…He is now a member of the Muddy River News team.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER REVIEW: DOB and the BBB
Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about vacation scams.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER MINUTE: Previewing Friday’s BIG announcement!
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
MUDDY RIVER REVIEW – Hannibal Happenings with Jim Dewey
Veteran broadcaster Jim Dewey is contributing to Muddy River News and letting us know what is happening in America’s Hometown. Bob Gough and Jim talk about life on the Mississippi with the annual National Tom Sawyer Days and the friendly rivalry between Hannibal and Quincy.
Read MoreMuddy River Review: Congressman Rodney Davis
Courtesy of WMAY.
Read MoreMuddy River Review – Youth Sports with David Adam
Bob Gough and David Adam discuss the state of youth sports in Quincy…where it was, where it is and where it could go.
Read MoreMuddy River Minute – It’s a beautiful day in the Muddy River neighborhood
WATCHMEN REDUX: Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen is one of the founders of the Quincy Tea Party, a group that continues to be active in local politics and community service. The QTP is hosting Freedom Fest at Quincy’s Clat Adams Park on July 3-4. MRN GM/Publisher Bob Gough spoke with McQueen about that event, the founding of the QTP and…
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER MINUTE – Support local businesses
The Muddy River News studio is all decked out.
Read MoreTALKING HOCKEY WITH THOMAS
Thomas St. John’s favorite sport is hockey, which is pretty rare for a 10-year-old from Madison, Wisconsin. He has some suggestions to help his favorite team, the Winnipeg Jets.
Read MoreMuddy River Minute – June 7, 2021
Let’s make the most of it when we have big events in Quincy.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER MINUTE 5-27
One month in and Muddy River News seems to be going over very well.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER REVIEW – Jeff Dorsey
Local broadcaster Jeff Dorsey announced this week he was leaving the area airwaves after more than 40 years. MRN GM/Publisher Bob Gough has known Dorsey for more than 30 of those years and they talk about the state of local broadcasting and what “The Big Dog” might do next.
Read MoreWhat is a redux? Rush’s legacy
The debut of Watchmen Redux: A no-woke zone.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER REVIEW-David Adam
Bob Gough and David Adam of Muddy River News talk about doing news today compared to doing news in the late 1980’s. There have been a few changes.
Read MoreMuddy River Review, Episode 1
Don O’Brien with the Better Business bureau joins us to talk about scams and how to avoid them.
Read MoreMuddy River Minute for May 6, 2021
Capitol News Illinois Podcast
Journalists discuss the week’s events in Springfield, Chicago and all across Illinois
Read MoreOpening Day on WTAD
MRN Publisher/General Manager Bob Gough talks about the first day online for Muddy River News with Steve Boll and Mary Griffith on WTAD.
Read MoreMuddy River News Opening Day on WTAD
MRN Publisher/General Manager Bob Gough discusses the first day online for Muddy River News with Steve Boll and Mary Griffith of WTAD on Friday, April 30.
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