Interviews

Hairball is coming to the Onalaska Omni Center this Saturday night and Patrick Stone will be on-stage, singing some of your all-time favorite hits! We got Patrick on the phone to talk about his lengthy career in rock & roll, meeting Lemmy for the first time, his battles with addiction & mental health, and much more! Before the Hairball show at the Omni Center, Patrick will also participate in a live discussion and Q&A at the Radisson Hotel in La Crosse with "Building a Refuge".

Brandon Leum is the founder of "Building a Refuge". An organization focused on bringing the message of hope & encouragement to men. Their mission is to assist in building a community resources to walk with them through life. We got him on the phone to learn more about the organization and talk about their upcoming event in La Crosse this weekend. And they are hosting an event from noon until 1:30pm this Saturday at the Radisson Hotel in La Crosse to coincide with the Hairball show at the Omni Center on Saturday night. Patrick Stone from Hairball will be taking part in a live discussion and Q&A that afternoon, sharing stories about the tragic loss of his sister to suicide at a young age, and how his life took many difficult turns along the way. Through those challenges, Patrick ultimately found faith in Christ and the strength to pursue sobriety. Today, Patrick has been sober for more than 15 years and continues to use his platform to share a message of hope, recovery, faith, and resilience. He also actively supports missions like Building a Refuge, which is dedicated to supporting men’s mental health. This Live Discussion and Q&A will give attendees a rare opportunity to hear Patrick’s story, ask questions, and have an honest conversation about mental health, faith, recovery, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges. This event is FREE and open to the public. You'll also have a chance to win tickets to the Hairball show at the Omni Center that night. Find more info on this event here.

Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show is in California this week for the Super Bowl on Sunday. So, we got him on the phone to see what kind of celebrities he's seen, what guests he's talking to this week, what the food & drink situation is, and what his prediction is for the big game.

With the Riverfront Revolt just days away, we got on the phone with Elias from Nonpoint to talk about the upcoming show! You can get all the info on the Riverfront Revolt AND buy tickets here. Also asked Elias about when can expect a new album, what some of his other creative outlets are, the importance of good coffee while on tour, and what it's like to be a rock star dad!

We got on the phone with Mr. Skin from MrSkin.com to talk about his annual list of the Top Nude Scenes.

Actor & comedian Billy Gardell is coming to the Pablo Center on Friday, January 30th and Brian got on the phone with him to talk about his journey from Pittsburgh to the stage, his weight loss, acting in movies & TV shows, and a bunch of other stuff as well! Find more info & buy your tickets to see Billy at the Pablo Centerhere.

With the Big River Rally rapidly approaching, we got on the phone with Howard Kelly...the VP of Marketing for S&S Cycle in Viola, WI. The guided ride on Saturday, June 28th which will be led by Bill "The Big Unit" Michaels, will leave from La Crosse & head out to Viola to visit the S&S Cycle facility. We talked to Howard about his lengthy career in the world of motorcycles, the history of S&S, the one-of-a-kind tour we'll be taking once we get to S&S, and about his favorite part of working for an industry leader.

Brian & Jean got on the phone with Pat Smage from Moto Motion Entertainment. He's coming to the Big River Rally in June for a professional stunt show on Friday & Saturday, courtesy of Rod's Ride-On Powersports. Find more info & the full schedule here.

We once again got on the phone with Mr. Skin of MrSkin.com to talk about this year's edition of his annual Anatomy Awards as we lead up to the Oscars on Sunday. It's his 26th edition of the list and this year's rundown includes some extremely odd categories including "Best Rab-TIT", "Best Sassquirt", and "Best Reverse Teeter-Totter" to name a few. We also talked about his favorite year for the Anatomy Awards, and we talked about some interesting retro-nudity. You can see the list for free at MrSkin.com

After crushing it at the La Crosse Center last weekend, we got Eva(Amanda) from Eva Under Fire on the phone to recap the band's performance at the Riverfront Revolt, when we can expect new music from them, what it's like being in a band with your spouse, and all sorts of other stuff.

As we get closer to next weekend's "Riverfront Revolt" at the La Crosse Center, featuring Asking Alexandria, Beartooth, Starset, Memphis May Fire, Pop Evil, & Eva Under Fire...we got on the phone with the frontman of Pop Evil, Leigh Kakaty! We talked about the upcoming new album from the band, how things have morphed over the years with lineup changes, what to expect when they hit the stage next Saturday, and what is the least "rock-star" thing he does.

Legendary comedian, Colin Mochrie from "Whose Line Is It Anyway", joined Brian on the phone just before the New Year to talk about his upcoming shows with his partner-in-comedy, Brad Sherwood, at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee & the Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire. The hilarious live improv show "Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking For Trouble" is making it's way through the Midwest, and Colin joined us to talk about his comedic influences, dealing with hecklers, working on the "Red Green" show and much more! 

We got on the phone with Mr. Skin of MrSkin.com to talk about the "Top 10 Nude Scenes of 2024", which includes some big name actresses and a few that you may have missed. You can see the list for free at MrSkin.com

Highly Suspect is coming to Copeland Park & Events Center next Saturday(9/14) with Des Rocs & Dead Poet Society. It's the third & final act in the 2024 "Altra ROCKS! Summer Concert Series" at the ballpark, and we got Ryan Meyer from Highly Suspect on the phone this week to talk about the show, what went into making their latest record(As Above, So Below), drummer jokes, and much more! You can find more info on the show & buy your tickets here!

With the Big River Rally coming up on August 16th & 17th at the Southside Festgrounds, we got stunt bike rider Bill Dixon on the phone to talk about what people can expect when he comes to town with the Extreme Yamaha Experience! Bill will be performing THREE shows on Saturday, August 17th at the Big River Rally. 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm showtimes! With over 20 years of professional riding experience, Bill Dixon is a four-time XDL Street Bike Champion who has toured extensively across the United States. Renowned for his groundbreaking stunts, he was one of the first riders in the world to ride a wheelie backwards, a trick that remains rare and spectacular today. For more info on the Big River Rally, including a full schedule of events...and to buy tickets, click here!

Big Bikes for Little Tikes is coming up on Saturday, May 18th. You can read all about this year's child, Cara McArthur, by clicking here. We got her Dad, Erin, on the phone to talk more about her struggles, and what life has been like for the family. Please register for Big Bikes here.

The first ever Big River Rally is happening in the La Crosse area on Friday, August 16th & Saturday August 17th featuring motorcycles, guided rides throughout the Coulee Region, vendors, food, drinks, stunt bike shows, and LIVE MUSIC from Jackyl & Buckcherry! We got the frontman for Jackyl, Jesse James Dupree, on the phone to talk more about the event. Find more info & buy tickets(starting this Friday) at BigRiverRally.com! Rev your engines and mark your calendars for the ultimate motorcycle event of the year! Join us from August 16th & 17th, 2024, as we ignite the thrill at the iconic Oktoberfest Grounds in La Crosse, WI. 

Got on the phone once again with our buddy, Mr. Skin, to talk about his 2024 Anatomy Awards! Hard to believe it's his 25th Annual Anatomy Awards this year. You can see the entire list online at MrSkin.com(nudity ahead, OBVIOUSLY) Lots of BIG name actresses making the list this year.

Got on the phone with Phil from Wayland this week to talk about their brand new album, "On The Way" , which comes out on March 15th!!! Talked about their time in Nashville, the current state of the band, their relationship with Guy Fieri, and Brian's drunk-texts to Phil. You can pre-order the new album from Wayland HERE.

Grant Bilse from The Wisco Sports Show is in Las Vegas with Bill Michaels for Super Bowl 58, so we got him on the phone this week to see what's happening in Sin City!

As the line-up for Rock Fest 2024 dropped on Thursday morning, we got on the phone with the man himself, Wade Asher, to talk about some of the bands that will be playing this July in Cadott. We talked about Rock Fest celebrating it's 30th year in 2024, and tried to get some inside info from Wade about what to expect this year. Don't wait to get your tickets & camping for Rock Fest this summer!!!! Click here for more info!

Daughtry is coming to town with Breaking Benjamin & Catch Your Breath on Tuesday, April 2nd at the La Crosse Center! We got Chris Daughtry on the phone yesterday to talk about the show, his love of Batman, and all sorts of other stuff. Get your tickets for our 26th Birthday Bash by clicking here.

We recently got on the phone with our old buddy, Mr. Skin, to talk about his list of the Top 10 Nude Scenes of 2023!

Ari Lehman was the first actor to ever play Jason Vorhees in the "Friday the 13th" franchise. His scene at the end of the film really solidified the fact that Jason NEVER dies!!! After his appearance in the first "Friday the 13th" film, Ari went on to have a successful film career and is now touring with his band, "First Jason", where he plays a mean keytar! We got Ari on the phone this week to talk about his career, his favorite Jason kill, and all sorts of other things.

Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show on WKTY is spending the week in Arizona for Brewers Spring Training! He's also staying with his Nana....so we thought it would be a good time to get him on the line to talk about the Brewers, the Bucks, and the Aaron Rodgers saga!

On Monday, March 13th, Brian & Jean once again spoke with Mr. Skin of MrSkin.com about his 2023 Anatomy Awards. Hard to believe it's his 24th annual list of the best nudity from the past year in TV & films! There's over 30 different categories this year, and the list is available for FREE at MrSkin.com We talked about just a handful of the many awards given out by Mr. Skin!

Earlier this week, we got Mr. Skin on the phone to discuss his "Top 10 Nude Scenes of 2022" list, which is available for free on the MrSkin.com homepage. No big surprise, but Brian has seen more than a few of the entries, while Jean hadn't seen any of them. Yet. We'll talk to Mr. Skin again in the Spring for his Anatomy Awards!

On Thursday, November 17th, Vince Ristow from the La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner came to the Rock studio to talk about this year's dinner, and we were able to help with a $1,000 donation from 95.7 The Rock's Rock Foundation! The La Crosse Community Thanksgiving is held annually on Thanksgiving day at the La Crosse Center. This event celebrates our community every year and is made possible through the generosity and support of caring individuals and organizations throughout the Coulee Region.  10am: Doors Open  10:30am: Thanksgiving Nondenominational Worship Service  11am – 3pm – Dinner’s Available for Dine-In, Carry-Out, and Delivery Find more info here.

With the success of "Ramon Ayala" from Giovannie & the Hired Guns, Brian got frontman Giovannie Yanez on the phone to talk about the band's path to success, who Ramon Ayala is, what's coming up in the future for the group, and a bunch of other stuff! They're playing the Turf Club in St. Paul on September 9th, and you can buy tickets here.

Recently, we spoke to Mr. Skin of Mrskin.com about his 23rd Annual Anatomy Awards! Over 30 different categories, including "Best Breasts", "Nudecomer" and the Lifetime Skinchievment Award!

Leading up to the 2022 Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 20th, Brian & Doc got Kyle Rickey of the MRN(Motor Racing Network) on the phone to talk about the race. Kyle Rickey is a Turn Announcer on NASCAR Cup Series Broadcasts, spends time in the turns and the booth on NASCAR Xfinity and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series broadcasts, and you can hear him every day as the Host and Producer of NASCAR Hot Pass. Kyle now lives in Connecticut after spending 9 years living near the MRN headquarters in Concord, NC. Kyle’s been with the network since 2002. He has spent time as track announcer at Thompson, Stafford, and Waterford speedways and also once worked as the Media Coordinator at Killingly (CT) Public School District. In his spare time he enjoys go kart racing and theme parks all across the country. 

On Tuesday, February 9th, we got a visit from Amy Gabay of La Crosse Local & Jay Breier from the La Crosse Center to talk about the "La Crosse Winter Roots Festival" at the Center on February 12th. Featuring food, beverages, live music, local artists and more!

Smile Empty Soul is coming to Angry's Way Out this Friday night & we talked to their frontman, Sean Danielsen, about the show, cigars, and what's going on with the band this fall.

Earlier this week, we had the guys from the LAX River Rats RFC in studio to talk about rugby!

We recently spoke with our buddy, Phill, from the band Wayland. We talked about their upcoming shows at the Houston County Fair & at the Crystal Grand Theater in the Dells. We also talked about living in Arizona, Mitch's modeling career, and reconnecting with former band-mates.

We recently spoke with Chris Daughtry about his latest single, "Heavy is the Crown" which you've been hearing on 95.7 The Rock. We discussed gardening, drummer jokes & Van Damme movies!  

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and we spoke with Dr. Neil Brahmbhatt from Gundersen Lutheran. He is the department chair of behavioral health and a psychiatrist at Gundersen, and he joined us to talk about mental health. We discussed men's reluctance to seek mental health help, using technology to help with our mental health, and the importance of the National Suicide Hotline. The number is 1-800-273-8255.