STEPHEN AND LAURA GRAMKE

On Club Muddy, it’s our Valentine’s Day special! We’re talking Chick-fil-A, drowning statistics, and Mardi Gras pish. Then our guests, Stephen and Laura Gramke, join us to share their beautiful story of love, life, and happiness. These two lovebirds started chapter one in seventh grade – under an umbrella. Take a listen and give a…

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TAKE TWO

Dawn Fleer sits down behind the mic with Bob Gough, launching her new fitness-and-life podcast “Take Two”, where real life meets real movement. Expect sweat, laughs, accountability, and a whole lot of honesty as this crew figures it out together.she talks about getting started, or starting over, with health, mind and body fitness. Then, join…

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DAWN FLEER

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany are not lawyers and they don’t play them on TV. But they do wonder how relationships change and are affected when lawyers become judges. Then we get a whole bunch of girl talk when Dawn Fleer joins the ladies to talk holiday fitness. It’s okay to have a little extra during…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY

It’s a birthday bash on Coffee Talk! Today we’re celebrating Ashley’s birthday, so go ahead and drop those well wishes right here in the comments — for real! Bob surprises the ladies with birthday gifts, and let’s just say there’s a mix of caution and curiosity as they open them live on-air. Ashley kicks things…

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Oct. 17

News, weather and sports are all here on Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll cap off a busy news week. Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr get you ready for the penultimate regular season weekend of high school football and our friends at Farm and Home Supply bring you…

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OCT. 10

Bob Gough and Brittany Boll give you look at the week’s news and a preview of everything going in in our area this weekend. Matt Schuckman also with a look at the sports calendar, which includes a bunch of postseason golf. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.

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SHANE HULSEY

Frankie is back for an old Club reunion, joining Brittany and Bobby at the round table. The crew jumps into the Tipton family’s latest challenge with the Illinois Department of Labor, and Frankie raises the question: why can kids run a combine on the farm but not push buttons on a register at their own…

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Sept. 26

News, weather and sports all in this edition of Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll get you caught up on the week’s headlines and give you a look at a busy weekend. Chris Duerr and Matt Schuckman also give you the weekend’s busy sports schedule.

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SEPT. 19

News, weather and SPORTS! … Muddy River Mornings has it all. Bob and Brittany get you caught up on the week’s news, Meteorologist Brent Clair gives you a look at the upcoming week’s weather and Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr get you ready for another big high school and college sports weekend. Muddy River Mornings…

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ELECTRIC FOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS

Randy takes Brittany and Ashley across the river to Palmyra and the Electric Fountain Coffee Roasters facility. If you love the smell of coffee, you should go there for that alone, but Ryan Christian is shipping coffee all over the country. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Road Trips with Randy.

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KATHY BOLL

On this week’s Club Muddy, the crew dives into some heavy headlines—the passing of Charlie Kirk, the growing divide across the country, and right here at home, Quincy’s reaction to Freddy’s manager being fired. Then the table turns as guest Kathy Boll, a.k.a. Brittany Boll’s mom, joins the conversation. Recently retired, Kathy’s career held many…

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The Abbey

Ashley and Brittany dive into the culinary goodness that is The Abbey. Rod McClean gives a brief overview and Ashley even breaks out her vintage “Abbey Girl” gear. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Taste of the Town.

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Sept. 5

Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll bring you Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. Chris Duerr and Matt Schuckman give you a preview of what is coming up on the local sports scene. Get caught up on the week that was and take a look at everything going on this weekend!

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AUGUST 29

News, weather and sports all for you on Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll give you a recap of the week and a look at the weekend ahead. The weekends starts tonight with the return of high school football. Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr give you a quick…

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AUGUST 22

A recap of the week’s top stories and a look ahead to a busy weekend that looks to have fabulous weather. It’s also “Week Zero” for local high school football, as Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr explain. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll bring you Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.

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BEAU BECRAFT

Brittany is late to the party with her Muddy World Order swag, which you can order here, but she Ashley and Bobby discuss nuisance abatement, property rights and do good fences make good neighbors? Then the multi-talented Beau Becraft joins the Club to talk about marketing, production and media in general.

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August 15

Bob Gough and Brittany Boll get you caught up on the top stories of the week and look ahead to a busy weekend in Quincy. Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr let you know what they’ve been working on since high school fall practices started on Monday, and meteorologist Brent Clair says the heat is back…

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KELLY’S

Brittany Boll is back on the restaurant beat and she stops at one of her favorite haunts, Kelly’s for this installment of Taste of the Town. Brittany chats with Mr. Kelly’s, Rod McClean, about the Quincy staple, it’s traditions and why you should make the special effort to tackle the Broadway Barricades to make your…

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JULY 18

Let’s hope a little rain doesn’t spoil a bunch of great weekend plans including tonight’s Gavin Adcock’s Gem City Concert Series performance and the MARS tour at Quincy Raceways on Sunday night. Here’s Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency.

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JUNE 13

Brittany Boll and Ashley Conrad are on our Friday the 13th edition of Muddy River Mornings. Brittany talks to Holly Cain from SEE Quincy about the success of Fishing for Freedom and the SEE Quincy calendar, which you can find on the Muddy River News homepage. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.

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THE PATIO

Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips head to The Patio to get the full tour of this iconic Quincy landmark from owners Ryan Tanner and Jay Krottinger. And what exactly is a Chambong? SEE Quincy brings you Taste of the Town.

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RONNIE MCKENZIE

From educating people about ASL to using his platform to spread awareness and positivity, Ronnie McKenzie is redefining what it means to be an advocate in the digital age. We’re so excited for this special Club Muddy to share his journey, his insights, and his mission to make the world more inclusive. Then, Bobby joins…

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ERIC ENTRUP

Alderman Eric Entrup (R-1st Ward) talks to Ashley and Brittany about city government, property taxes and pensionS. Also, Brittany asks permission to drink, which has probably never, ever happened.

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ANN BOLAND

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany put a bow on the roundabout and hope to never talk about it again. Then, Ashley and Brittany sit with Ann Boland and try to get her to talk about her active and charitable life. This universally-beloved woman has been honored by many groups, but being on Club Muddy probably tops…

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FREEMAN MILKI WAY FARM

Brittany Boll takes you to Camp Point and the delicious Freeman Milki Way Farm, a true farm to table cafe just off the railroad tracks. Owner Gretchen Forsythe tells her story and whips up some of the best home cooking around. SEE Quincy sponsors Taste of the Town.  

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STEVE HOMAN

Ashley and Brittany get their wish as the outspoken Steve Homan joins the Club. Before that, Bobby, Brittany and Ashley talk about the controversial Quincy Catholic Schools reorganization plan and the return of the Gem City Concert Series.

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MEGAN REDSHAW

Ashley and Brittany fangirl hard over this lawyer, journalist, mom, wife and homesteader who lives in Marion County and has a business relationship with a member of a certain family who is a political dynasty. Bobby wanted to talk political conventions, but the ladies hate everyone so that didn’t go far.

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DAX FOHEY

Dax Fohey from Town & Country Inn and Suites gets an invite to The Club to talk about the local hotel and hospitality industry. Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about the Olympics and Bobby and Brittany gush over the Deadpool/Wolverine movie in spoiler-free fashion.

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Come Fly With Me!

Fireworks aren’t the only thing up in the air this Fourth of July. On this episode of Road Trips with Randy, we fly with Scott Davis, who bought his own airplane and is learning to fly. We will also take a ride in an antique aircraft and see the sites over Quincy. This episode is…

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KELLY MAYS

One of Quincy’s two third ward aldermen (yes, she’s fine with that title) joins Ashley and Brittany to talk about being on the City Council, public service and trying to the right thing and what is best for Quincy. Bobby, Brittany and Ashley also discuss more options to buy weed that Bobby will never use,…

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FOUR WINDS FARM AND EFB’S COFFEE TALK

Ashley talks to Deborah Lee of Four Winds Farm about her chemically-free growing area for herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers and includes a classroom and kitchen, where students learn (hands-on) about healthy cuisine and herbs: medicinal, culinary, and wild edibles. Brittany also joins Ashley for Coffee Talk from EFB Coffee.

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TRENTON PAUL MURFIN

Bobby talks about summer vacation plans with Ashley and Brittany and avoiding connecting flights. Then Trenton Paul Murfin stops by to talk about community involvement as a young adult and making the choice to live and work in his hometown. Sort of like Ashley and Brittany did when they were young adults.

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JEN WIEMELT

Ashley and Brittany question Bobby’s street cred before they talk about Muddy River’s upcoming third birthday. Then Jen Wiemelt stops by to talk about education and parenting.

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NUCCI’S

Let’s head down to Pittsfield, where in the shadow of the Pike County courthouse’s red dome you can find Nucci’s. Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips bring you this installment of Taste of the Town, brought to you by SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

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RYAN TANNER

The co-owner of The Patio stops by to talk about his passion projects, including an update on the Illinois State Bank building, as well as adapting and evolving as an epic entrepreneur. Ashley, Bobby and Brittany also discuss the wonder that is Caitlin Clark.

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FLOYD’S 104 GRILL

Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips cross the Illinois River and head to Meredosia and try out the menu at Floyd’s 104. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Taste of the Town.

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EFB’s COFFEE TALK and HY-VEE’s EASTER BUNNY

Coffee Talk talks a walk down the block to visit the sponsor, Electric Fountain Brewing, and Ryan Parkhurst from Hy-Vee brings the Easter Bunny by to get kids ready for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Also a note: Alderman Jake Reed offered up an apology on Facebook for his statement regarding our Club Muddy interview…

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KYLE MOORE

The former Quincy mayor is one more election away from being the next Illinois state representative for the 99th District. Bobby and Brittany talk to him about elections, party politics and how he might move forward with GREDF, should he win in November. Ashley, Bobby and Brittany also talk about the dangers of text chains…

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KENZIE VALLEE

On today’s Club Muddy, we present something that might not appeal to some of you, but it is something that is part of a national debate. If you haven’t heard of OnlyFans, it’s a Website that allows influencers to monetize their content. Just like TikTok or Instagram. But OnlyFans allows pornographic content. And Ashley Conrad…

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BIDS FOR KIDS AND EFB’S COFFEE TALK

Craig Heming with Quincy Noon Kiwanis drops by to promote the Bids for Kids Auction that starts Thursday. All kinds of great things to buy for a great cause. Then Brittany and Ashley announce our new “Coffee Talk” sponsor: Electric Fountain Brewing! Our Sixth Street neighbor.

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TASTE OF THE TOWN – OLE WOLFHOUND PUB

St. Patty’s Day is nigh…if you’re in Hannibal and looking for a REAL Irish pub, head to Ole Wolfhound. It’s like dropping by The Crown and Anchor on Ted Lasso. Okay, that’s England, not Ireland, but you get the point. Brittany Boll has a rueben and pint on this installment of Taste of the Town.…

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TASTE OF THE TOWN: COPPERHEAD TAVERN

NEW CANTON, Ill. — Take a quick trip down Ill. 96 for some great food and cold beer. If someone tells you that you can get great Crab Rangoon and a root beer float at The Copperhead Tavern, they aren’t kidding. Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips take you to Pike County for this installment of…

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CHAD LANDBANK AND THE ROUNDABOUTS

No, it’s not the name of a 1960’s pop band, but of today’s Club Muddy, where Brittany gets to talk to the director of the Two Rivers Land Bank Authority, Chad Frederick, or known in the MRN office as “Chad Landbank”. We ask about the organization’s potential benefits to the community and its procedures, which…

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SEX AND COFFEE TALK

Ashley talks to Leah Heming from Heming Sexual Wellness  about how sex counseling helps people discover and understand the root cause of sexual dissatisfaction, and enhance their knowledge of sexual health. Ashley and Brittany then talk about the Great Facebook Crash of 2024 and rising water bills.  

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TASTE OF THE TOWN – THE SCOREBOARD

The Scoreboard is known for the great cheeseburger, but what else is there besides cold beer? Chicken wings, fish and Philly Steaks are some other options Brittany Boll shows you. And coming up on St. Patrick’s Day…Jimmie Patterson’s famous biscuits and gravy. Ok, it’s not famous, but it’s something you can try when you kick…

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BK’S PLACE

MRN”s Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips take you to Monroe City, Mo., where you will find some amazing fried chicken and other great food in Taste of the Town. How good is the fried chicken? Well, there is a fella who lives near Camp Point, Ill. who drives all the way to Monroe City to…

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ERIN DUSCH

Ashley complains about how the MRN camera angles accent her assets while enjoying one of several National Margarita Days with Bobby and Brittany. Then QPD’s Erin Dusch talks about like as an officer at Quincy High School and how she went from being “The Terror of Oak Street” to a life of service.

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TASTE OF THE TOWN: TOWER PIZZA AND MEXICAN

Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips are out and about to give you tips on good eats around the region with our new “Taste of the Town” segment. The first stop is in Quincy at Tower Pizza and Mexican. Of course, the visit ends with Margaritas! SeeQuincy brings you “Taste of the Town”.

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Sarah 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.

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Ashley’s hair, Brittany’s car and the Head Cowboy in Charge

Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll briefly visit with Muddy River News Editor David Adam to talk about Ashley’s trip to the salon, Brittany’s car problems and the news about the Range at KC project. Ashley and Brittany then meet with Terry Good, a Professional Bull Riders photographer and a retired sergeant with the Drug Enforcement…

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LOGAN 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…

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Adam 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.…

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