JWCC PERSONAL CLASSES AND BAY CITY PERFORMING ARTS
On today’s Daily Muddy, Bob Gough sits in for Ashley Conrad. Bob chats with Kathleen Rodgers from John Wood Community College about personal development classes and reminds parents that J-DUB Academy signup is just around the corner. Bob also visits with Cindy Vancil-Haxel and Andrea Heiden from the Bay City Performing Arts Foundation about this…
Read MoreFAYE DANT, JIM’S JOURNEY
Faye Dant joins MRN’s J. Robert Gough to talk about her upcoming Black History Month presentation at the History Museum on the Square, 4th and Maine, her art and her passion project — Jim’s Journey.
Read MoreLEFFERS LANDSCAPING AND NURSERY
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Emily Winchester and Jack Leffers, the new owners of Leffers Landscaping and Nursery, about taking over a long-time successful family business. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreQUINCY BAY AND MACY FERGUSON-SMITH
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about the benefits of the Quincy Bay Restoration Project and then Macy Ferguson-Smith joins in to talk about her Leaders USA experience and being a changemaker in her hometown, which doesn’t always like change.
Read MoreTYLER HALL
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Tyler Hall with Nutrition HQ about eating healthy. Get more protein! He also brings in some tasty treats. AB Properties sponsors Frankie Say.
Read MoreHAIRBALL IS BACK AND WHO THE HECK ARE THE ODDFELLOWS?
Ron Kinscherf talks to the lead singer for Hairball as it returns to the Oakley-Lindsay Center this Saturday night. Ashley Conrad then talks to Jake Bertram of the local Oddfellows chapter about their upcoming Whiskey Night on March 2.
Read MoreCOFFEE TALK AND VALENTINE’S DAY…IT’S NOT TOO LATE, GUYS!
Ashley and Brittany review the Super Bowl commercials and ask when it comes to feeding the poor, housing the homeless or spending $14 million on advertising “What Would Jesus Do?” But first, Sheri Busse of Emerald City Jewelers stops by and has a GREAT idea for you guys who are last minute Valentine’s Day shoppers.…
Read MoreDOB, THE BBB AND MORE BEES
Ashley talks to Gary Kaufman with the Mississippi Valley Beekeepers about how you can get started in beekeeping. Ashley is interested, but she’ll just get stung and her face will swell up. Then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to talk about how scammers are trying to tug at your heart strings…
Read MoreVOLUME 7
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chaplain Carla Green about a woman’s role in the ministry. Activate U sponsors God@Work. Be sure to check out the new God@Work website.
Read MoreJENNA HULL, UNITED WAY OF ADAMS COUNTY
The new United Way of Adams County executive director talks about her vision for the organization and how it works to help those who need assistance.
Read MoreO’SHEA’S BAR AND GRILL
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Julie Whelan and Brooklyn Whelan of O’Shea’s about the local bar and grill’s offerings and getting ready for Lent and St. Patrick’s Day.
Read MoreSUPER BOWL PREVIEW AND THE HOOLIGAN’S FUNDRAISER FOR CHADDOCK
Steve Eighinger sits in for Ashley and is his usual oblivious self. We talk about the Super Bowl and big, girthy hot dogs. Then, Josh Klitz makes his second Club Muddy appearance to tout Friday’s Chaddock fundraiser at his bar, Hooligan’s, 10th and Washington. Bobby and Brittany will make special guest appearances at tonight’s event.
Read MoreKEVIN MINNICK
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks with Kevin Minnick of The Maine Course about restauranting (is that a word?) and having the best whiskey selection in town.
Read MoreMARDI GRAS WITH THE ABWA AND TWAIN TALK
Brittany pinch-hits for Ashley and talks to the ladies of the ABWA about their upcoming Mardi Gras fundraiser…with a big bourbon giveaway! The Meg and Brittany get to chat about all things Hannibal with “Twain Talk”.
Read MoreVALENTINE’S DAY WITH THE YUM FACTORY
Ashley and Brittany take a field trip to The Yum Factory where Brittany Meyer shows off some great Valentine’s Day treats including chocolate covered strawberries, boozy lotus and espresso martini drinks and charcuterie.
Read MoreVALENTINE’S DAY TREATS AT THE LIQUOR BOOTH
Our buddy Dues hooks Ashley and Brittany up with some tasty treats for Valentine’s Day at The Liquor Booth. Watch to the end to find out what is in the spray can. Yes, it was a big hit.
Read MoreSHOTTENKIRK
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Scott Steward and Aaron Peters with Shottenkirk Toyota about the car business. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreAnthony Oliver
Brittany, Bobby and Ashley talk about fan and parent behavior at local sporting events then Anthony Oliver stops in to talk about old radio days, concerts, Backwaters and working with kids.
Read MoreRYAN HINKAMPER
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Ryan Hinkamper about football and politics.
Read MoreThe Range at KC and Twain Talk
The guys who are turning the Knights of Columbus Driving Range into a state of the art year round golf facility, Trevor Beck, Nick Hiland and Kelby Rescinito sit down with Ashley to share their vision. Megan Duncan also talks about buildings falling down in Hannibal.
Read MoreFROM CUFFS TO CHRIST
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to the author of From Cuffs to Christ is a must-read if you or someone you love uses Xanax, works in a prison system, or will soon be incarcerated. Kevin Zeiger’s story offers hope for so many who are hurting from addiction, depression, anxiety, and other challenges in their lives. …
Read MoreThe Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike Co. and Coffee Talk
Patricia McIntosh of the Health And Wellness Foundation Of Pike County stops in to talk about the organization that has its roots from the Illini Community Hospital Foundation. Then Ashley and Brittany talk about Pothole Season in Quincy.
Read MoreCANCER CAREGIVERS AND EATING DISORDERS
Ashley talks to Shari Robesky with Quincy Medical Group about helping cancer caregivers and Lauren Johnston about a play that deals with how to cope with eating disorders in “This is my brave”.
Read MoreEpisode 6
Ron Kinscherf and Chaplain Carla Green discuss how business owners can align their business mission with Godly principles and create more purpose in their work. God@Work is sponsored by Activate U.
Read MoreRachel Bringer-Shepherd
The judge and former state representative for Northeast Missouri is retiring at the end of the year. MRN’s David Adam talks to Judge Rachel Bringer-Shepherd about her career and legal work she still wants to tackle.
Read MoreSarah Quinn Deien
Randy Phillips joins Bobby and Brittany to talk about the good old days at KHQA when Randy, Bobby, Brittany’s mom and Sarah Deien all worked there. Randy also gets you ready for the next Muddy River Gems, which will debut Feb. 5.
Read MoreKate Daniels
Frankie Murphy-Giesing chats with Kate Daniels, chair of the Adams County Democratic Central Committee, about a variety of national topics.
Read MoreChuck Scholz and Megan Duncan
Ashley talks to former Quincy Mayor Chuck Scholz about accepting this year’s Friend of Catholic Education Award on behalf of his family and Megan Duncan talks about her husband’s encounter with a snowplow on Mo. 79 that led to him getting a new truck.
Read MoreGREAT RIVER EAGLE DAYS AND COFFEE TALK
It’s perfect eagle watching weather on the Mississippi and there’s no better way to watch and learn about our national symbol than taking part in Great River Eagle Days this weekend. Ashley gets the details before she and Brittany dive into Coffee Talk.
Read MoreDancing with the Local Stars and Prom Unlimited
Lots of fun and dancing going on as Drew Quintero stops by to talk about Cornerstone’s upcoming Dancing with the Local Stars and Paul Hathaway with No Limits Special Needs Ministry tells us what Prom Unlimited is all about.
Read MoreBRIANNA RIVERA, THE DISTRICT
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the executive director of The District as she steps into her new role just before the downtown organization’s annual meeting.
Read MoreQUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf gets us caught up on what’s happening at the Quincy Public Library.
Read MoreDavid Samuels
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to David Samuels about today’s political culture and changing jobs.
Read MoreDomestics, Etc.
Ashley talks to Joy Berhorst with Domestics, Etc. about her boutique store on Sixth Street and her closing of her store in the Quincy Town Center, where she has had a second shop since 2009.
Read MoreLewis Co. GOP Dinner and Ash and Brit talk Doomsday
Lewis County GOP Chairman Dan Musholt stops by to talk about the upcoming Lewis County’s annual Republican Dinner and the Missouri Caucuses in February. Then, Ashley and Brittany discuss doomsday scenarios, ranging from the cold, the bomb or the sun on a very happy and inspirational Coffee Talk.
Read MoreA special benefit and a new mobile bar coming to town
Bob Gough fills in and talks to Brittney Welch, who is helping organize a benefit for Alex Hickey, who has acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The benefit is Sunday, Jan. 21 at South Side Boat Club, 11 a.m. to 6 :00 p.m. Then Tammy Ray stops by to talk about her new mobile bar that will be…
Read MoreLOGAN KAMMERER
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany give thanks to QPD and their efforts in Thursday’s shooting. Prayers and best wishes for the officers involved and the department as a whole. Brittany then makes fun of Bobby’s driving and then we get to listen to the talented Logan Kammerer play his guitar. Ashley and Logan are cousins. She’s…
Read MoreROME FRERICKS
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to the executive director of the Quincy Park District about what it’s going to take to bring the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex back to life and the explosion of participation in their overall youth sports programming.
Read MoreMORGAN AND AUBREE WIDMER
Morgan Widmer, the 2023 Adams County Fair Queen, is heading to Springfield and the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant this weekend. She and her sister, Aubree, talk about the preparation.
Read MorePictures of sand and snow and Coffee Talk about migrants
Ethan Beckler of 1of1 Images has some amazing art using photographs of snowflakes, sand and bugs. It’s much cooler than it sounds. Ashley and Brittany discuss migrants following the Quincy City Council discussion on the issue.
Read MoreEpisode 5
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chaplain Carla Green about workplace culture and how God fits into that environment. God@Work is sponsored by Activate U.
Read MoreSnowmageddon …but first, DOB and the BBB
Meteorologist Brent Clair gives us the latest on this week’s snow. Teachers and kids have started their snow day dances, even though they haven’t had a full week of school in a month. Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau gives Ashley five resolutions to make sure she doesn’t get scammed this year.
Read MoreDan Veihl, The Butcher Block
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Dan Veihl of The Butcher Block about the lost art of meat cutting and running a small business today. Mercantile Bank sponsors The Business Spotlight.
Read MoreAdam Yates
We convince Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates to lose the uniform for a day, but his cocktail was Diet Pepsi. Ashley and Brittany made up for his drinking (Okay, Bob was in on that too). Adam talks about some non-police issues and some on the job stuff as he wraps up a year as chief.…
Read MoreAdam Booth
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to businessman Adam Booth about the local economy and ways to improve it. They also dip their toes in some national issues, including Adam’s beloved Crimson Tide.
Read MoreEpisode 4
Ron Kinscherf and Chaplain Carla Green discuss how business owners can align their business mission with Godly principles and create more purpose in their work. God@Work is sponsored by Activate U.
Read MoreKent Snider
The Adams County Board Chairman begins his final year in the chair as he wraps up 20 years on the board. He talks about roundabouts, jail construction and the passing of his dear friend and community leader Jeff Spear.
Read MoreChris Pratt
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 MoreWhat’s happening at the Quincy Public Library in December
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Madeline Brandon with the Quincy Public Library about what’s happening over the holidays at the library and gets an update on the new Bookmobile.
Read MoreUnited Way December Spotlight on Salvation Army
Host Megan Duncan and Denise Damron, director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, talk to Chad Douglas and Amanda Bowen of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has volunteers out there ringing bells for Christmas, but find out their hard work for the community all year long.
Read MoreEpisode 3
Ron Kinscherf and Carla Green discuss how business owners can align their business mission with Godly principles and create more purpose in their work. God@Work is sponsored by Activate U.
Read MoreAndy Douglas
Three Blue Devils get together to talk hoops…well, sort of. QHS basketball coach Andy Douglas gives Ashley and Brittany a glimpse of what Blue Devil Basketball means. Before that, Bobby talks to the ladies about his vacay.
Read MoreNOI SONETHONGKHAM
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Noi Sonethongkham about being born in Asia, business, golf and how do you pronounce his last name? A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.
Read MoreGive the gift of flags for Christmas and get ready for a concert this weekend
Brittany Boll talks to Jeff Dorsey with the Quincy Service Club about the club’s American Flag program and how you can give the give of a flag in someone’s yard. Then, Bill Machold of the Quincy Civic Music Association tells us about this weekend’s concert at the State Street Theater.
Read MoreChristmas Bells and Toys for Tots
‘Tis the season. Find out how you can help with Toys for Tots or when you can ring in some Christmas cheer with a bell choir to benefit Chaddock.
Read MoreUnited Way November Spotlight Coyote Hill
Megan Duncan and Denise Damron, director of United Way of the Mark Twain Area, discuss foster care and how to support those in it with Brittany McCaskey of Coyote Hill, a foster care licensing and support service organization. Coyote Hill is the November Spotlight for the United Way of the Mark Twain Area.
Read MoreScorpios and Thanksgiving
How can a nest of Scorpios survive and even thrive? Let’s ask three of them.
Read MoreTyler Myers
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Tyler Myers, the lead minister at Madison Park Church, about faith and family.
Read MoreEpisode 2
Ron Kinscherf and Pastor Carla Green bring you the latest episode of God@Work, Brought to you by Activate U.
Read MoreThe Holiday Gift Show
Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau joins Ashley to talk about holiday online scams and then David Adam and Maggie Flowerree reminisce about the Pink Monkeys soccer team, but then get you ready for this weekend’s Holiday Gift Show at the Oakley-Lindsay Center.
Read MoreTom Frese
Tom Frese talks about how his family runs two small businesses and he and Ashley reflect on their party days at The Abbey.
Read MoreJames B. Stewart
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Quincy native is back home this week to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. He talks about growing up in Quincy and about his latest book “Unscripted” about Sumner Redstone, CBS, Viacom and Paramount.
Read MoreBrandon Van Camp
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Brandon Van Camp about education, running a bar and having a growing family.
Read MoreEpisode 1
Ron Kinscherf and Carla Green discuss how business owners can align their business mission with Godly principles and create more purpose in their work.
Read MoreNora Baldner
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 MoreWhat’s happening at the Quincy Public Library?
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Madeline Brandon, the new Communication & Development Coordinator at Quincy Public Library and Eric Brandhorst of QPL about upcoming activities and events.
Read MoreBob and Brit Coffee Talk
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 MoreAron Lee, Kroc Center
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Aron Lee, executive director of the Kroc Center, about what the facility has to offer.
Read MoreUnited Way Spotlight on Harvest Outreach Ministries
Megan Duncan talks to Denise Damron, director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area and Larry Hinds, director of Harvest Outreach Ministries. This month, the United Way is spotlighting Harvest Outreach’s work in addiction recovery and feeding the community.
Read MoreMuddy River Gems and The Scoreboard
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 MoreChris Gill
Chris Gill of the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools talks about his new role with the schools and how he plans to help shape the future of Catholic education in Quincy.
Read MoreTake the Washington Theater survey
The Washington Theater Commission invites community members to share their insights and perspectives by completing an online survey to help shape the future direction of the theater. Jim Lawrence of the Washington Theater Commission and Maggie Strong of Strong Consulting talk about the survey and the facility’s future.
Read MoreK-9 Kelby and Roy
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 More“Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022”
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf interviews Quincy native and 1983 graduate of Quincy High School Tim Scherrer about his new book “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022”. Scherrer will launch his book in Wooldridge, Mo., at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, the one-year anniversary date and hour of the wildfire that wiped half…
Read MoreBill Terlisner
David, Ashley and Brittany talk about the Quincy as a sanctuary city then former QU football coach and current bar owner/slash insurance guy Bill Terlisner joins the Club to talk about gaming, coaching and one of his former players, Tim Bliefnick.
Read MoreLayne Shottenkirk, Verve Imports
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Layne Shottenkirk of Verve Imports about wine…really good wine. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.
Read MoreTieraney Craig
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Tieraney Craig about beer, cider, developing the 6th Street Promenade and finding common ground on the Riverfront. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreCulver-Stockton turns 170 and coffee on the riverfront…sort of
Ashley Conrad learns about “the” Culver-Stockton College’s 170th Anniversary from Scott Giltner, professor of history at C-SC. Plus, Ashley and Brittany have a coffee talk guest: Jarid Jones, president of the Quincy Park Board to talk about parks and riverfront development.
Read MoreKathi Dooley
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 MoreChristopher Kelley
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to filmmaker and videographer Chris Kelley about movies he loves, movies he’s made (a few Frankie has been in) and working with his Table 16 Productions partner and wife, Victoria.
Read MoreHousehold hazardous waste, interviewing and podcasting
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 MoreRotary Oktoberfest Saturday
Holly Cain from Quincy Rotary talks to Brittany Boll about this Saturday’s Oktoberfest and Megan Duncan lets us know the latest from Hannibal.
Read MoreAutumn Harvest fall fun and #belikegrace
Brittany Boll fills in for Ashley this week and talks to the folks at Autumn Harvest Farms about what they have for families this fall and Holly Schell updates us on the #belikegrace foundation that honors her daughter.
Read MoreDavid Adam, Sunshine Hero
MRN’s David Adam received his award from the Missouri Sunshine Coalition and the Missouri Press Association over the weekend. MRN’s Ashley Conrad lavishes praise and David blushes.
Read MoreKyle Moore’s pre-announcement interview
As we recorded Club Muddy on Thursday evening, Kyle Moore was on the cusp of making a major announcement. The Dodgers fan artfully dodged, but then made it official Friday morning. Brittany, Bobby and Ashley talked about the riverfront saga before we grilled Kyle about running for office and his encounter with President Trump when…
Read MoreMike Shull
Let’s report to class, everyone. Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Quincy High School history teacher Mike Shull about world history and music, as Shull is in the band Gypsy Tango Foxtrot.
Read MoreKarter’s 5K and we have a winning sandwich!
Bridget Kennington talks to Ashley about her 5K run she has established in memory of her son and Brittany announces who won the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate.
Read MoreJerilyn Dufresne
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Quincy’s Jerilyn Dufresne, author of the Sam Darling Quincy-based mystery series, about her latest novel. The Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.
Read MoreQuincy Area Family Magazine and GREDF
Ashley talks to Brandy Owens with Quincy Area Family Magazine about bringing back the magazine with a focus on family and Madison Badgley with GREDF about its new Business Concierge Program
Read MoreChuck Lankey, The Patio
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 MoreJ. Robert Gough
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 MoreJWCC Wine Pull and concert ticket giveaway winner
Barb Holthaus of the John Wood Foundation tells us about the JWCC Wine Pull fundraiser, which is Thursday, Sept. 21 and tickets are still available. Brittany and Ashley also get together for their first Coffee Talk together for a month to give away tickets to Flo Rida and Ludacris in Normal. Congrats to Lacey Ross…
Read MoreUnited Way of the Mark Twain Area
MRN’s Megan Duncan chats with Denise Damron and Andrea Campbell with the United Way of the Mark Twain Area about the annual campaign “Be a Light”.
Read MoreBooks and Planes
Ashley’s back! Tanned, rested and ready. She talks to Eric Brandhorst of the Quincy Public Library about the Community Read and our Muddy Buddy Randy Phillips about this weekend’s Stinson airplane event at Baldwin Field.
Read MoreBruce Guthrie
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to the head of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce about business, growth and development. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.
Read MoreRay Ray and Stevie Dirt
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 MoreBrian Canfield, Blessing Health
The new CEO of Blessing Health talks to J. Robert Gough about healthcare and recruiting to Quincy as he takes over as the head of the region’s top employer. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreBret Austin and unblocking Brittany
Bobby talks about his first Quincy Target experience, then Brittany and Ashley talk to Bret Austin about fantasy football, unblocking on Facebook, mea culpas and attempting to find common ground.
Read MoreLabor Day weekend and tailgating with The Liquor Booth
Ashley and Brittany stop in to see Dues at The Liquor Booth and learn more about sports. They also sample what’s hot for Labor Day Weekend and the beginning of football season. Nathan Halfpap of Good Samaritan Home also talks to Ashley about their upcoming fundraiser and projects happening around the facility.
Read MoreLabor Day Weekend concerts in Quincy and raising money for Fishing for Freedom
Ashley’s back from yet another break (divas take so much vacation time!) and talks to Scott Edlin from On the Rail about the latest installment of the Gem City Concert Series, including country music superstar Tracy Lawrence and Quincy’s own Annie Bushmeyer. Buy your tickets at gemcityconcerts.com or at On the Rail. Kathie Palmer also stops by…
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