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The Left Hook

Hosted by Mark Bland, The Left Hook is a current affairs and pop culture show with a political twist. Weekly the guys interview actors, writers, artist and a revolving cast of characters to bring you multiple views of some of the most controversial and engaging topics of our time.

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All Episodes

01:03:29

The QNow - 627 - Bunkered Up

The Left Hook ·

2024/12/10

On this week’s episode of The QNow, Mark Bland and Jason Kull dove into an eclectic mix of topics that showcased their sharp wit and unfiltered commentary. The discussion kicked off with a look at DOGE and a playful take on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Mark and Jason envisioned this satirical department as a reflection of bureaucratic absurdities, highlighting the challenges of holding public institutions accountable. The segment combined humor and critique to emphasize the need

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55:45

The QNow - 626 - The FCC Won't Let me Be

The Left Hook ·

2024/12/05

Well it has been a whirlwind of a week for Mark and Jason the purveyors of our show. After the Thanksgiving show they were told by the station head that the FCC was alerted to them and their cussing and liberal ways on this FOX station. And evidently after a conversation from Arlington, VA....Mark and Jason were removed from the radio. So this show is more a break down of what happened and how we view the entire situation. I'm sure other broadcasters will find out the truth for themselves and

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01:36:24

The QNow - 622 - Harris or Trump

The Left Hook ·

2024/11/02

It is election time boys and girls! We are going to choose the new leader of the free world and Jenna Roberson joins to discuss all of it with us! First up, Mark Bland and Jason Kull sit down with Jenna to discuss this campaign season, her help within the show and working in STL to get the word out about another option in the St. Louis media scene to get your thoughts and feelings out there, on a major network so you have it in your cap too. This went for all the people the did join us and all the

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01:32:16

The QNow - 621 - Can I take your Order

The Left Hook ·

2024/10/30

Join hosts Mark Bland, John Scheper, and Jason Kull as they dive into the wild world of politics and pop culture in the latest episode of "The QNow"! This week, they tackle the hilarious concept of Donald Trump flipping burgers at McDonald's—what did that look like? John Scheper also discusses the current layout of politics and how equitable it across the board. But that’s not all! The boys also joined by special guest Jared Young, a candidate running for the U.S. Senate against Kunce and Hawley

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01:33:16

The QNow - 620 - Crystal Quade

The Left Hook ·

2024/10/30

Join us for an electrifying episode of The QNow as we sit down with Missouri’s dynamic gubernatorial candidate, Crystal Quade! In this engaging interview, Crystal shares her vision for the future of the Show-Me State, tackling everything from education reform to healthcare and economic growth. With a background that combines political savvy and a passion for community, Crystal brings a fresh perspective to the table—and a few laughs along the way! She even gets into a little talk about her passion

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01:34:39

The QNow - 618 - Trump Bracket of Shame

The Left Hook ·

2024/10/09

We on the Qnow are no starngers to the world of tournament of pop culture! We are the creators of the section. On this episode Jonathan May joins us to break down a current canididate for President and all his bad qualities. First up, a VP debate happened and Mark gets into it with Jason and Jonathan. Was JD Vance odd and off putting like they have said in the past? Did Walz come off to eager and a little bit geeked out? Yes to everything. But it was what was said and the way the canididates

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01:30:38

The QNow - 615 - Clumsy

The Left Hook ·

2024/08/31

Marcus Boston Returns for more hijinks and political discussion! First up the gentlemen, Mark Bland and Jason Kull along with Marcus, discuss the Trump campaign and their current clumsiness with how they are handling 2024. This brings up a deeper discussion on why people should not be looking to Trump as their option in the world for President. Mark and Jason discuss the clumsy handling of the government between 2017-2021 when Trump was in charge. Next up, the guys discuss the situation at

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01:36:06

The Qnow - 614 - Getting Schooled

The Left Hook ·

2024/08/19

Man oh man was the state fair a fun watch. Lucas Kunce and Josh Hawley decided to face off in the most absurd wanna be debate of any senators career! It was amazing to watch and Jenna Roberson is here to discuss it! First Up is the Hawley/Kunce debacle. Josh Hawley decided to find Lucas Kunce at the Missouri State Fair and ambush him with a camera crew trying to get him to debate him live. Hawley wanted a Lincoln Douglas style debate and Kuntz just wanted to argue with Holly about how he's not the

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01:31:29

The QNow - 610 - Don't shoot the Messenger

The Left Hook ·

2024/07/20

On this episode of the show, Andy Echle Joins to discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and going out to Vegas to play in the World Series of Poker. First up, Donald Trump was almost assassinated by a man name Thomas Crooks. Crooks was able to get on a roof of a building and take a few shots at the former President. The guys discuss the events that took place and how this bodes for the country moving forward in the 2024 election. Next up, is the Republican National Convention and all

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01:32:21

The QNow - 607 - The Troopers

The Left Hook ·

2024/06/29

The debates are upon us and everyone is chomping at the bit to find out what is going to happen. First up, Mark and Jason Kull decide to do a little housekeeping and promote a parade walking event in the St. Louis area for multiple municipalities. But when we start talking, we start discussing. And when that happens we want news of the week. This week Trump lost a few keep battles for primaries and they were some eye opening losses. Especially since he has a favorable Republican national position

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01:32:55

The QNow - 605 - Suddenly Susan

The Left Hook ·

2024/06/15

Susan Shumway joins the show to talk about running for state congress in Missouri's 108th district! First up, state politics always baffles the minds of our stalwart national politico's such as Jason Kull and Mark Bland. But not for Jenna roberson who is also a candidate and running for a state representative position too. But why do the idiots act the way they do. The team discusses and then onto the real game, can Jenna get a debate with her oppoenent at all for their upcoming matchup? Everyone

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01:32:36

The QNow - 602 - Gateway to Politics

The Left Hook ·

2024/05/25

On this episode of the show, Missouri Politico and state news man John Combest joins to discuss Missouri Politics and National politics. First up, it's a sad day in St. Louis as their hometown entertainment paper called The Riverfront Times has been sold and people were laid off. It's not good that people lost their Jobs, but our host Mark has had a long and interesting relationship with that newspaper and he discusses some of those thoughts and feelings right off the bat. Next up John Combest

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01:31:43

The Qnow - 602 - Draft Dodgers

The Left Hook ·

2024/05/18

On this episode of the QNow comedian Jonathan made returns to hang out and talk about politics. First up it seems that Donald Trump is grabbing more people from Capitol Hill than Capitol Hill actually has. A group of congressional individuals showed up at Trump's New York trial to support him. All while there is tons of American Business that needs to be handled in Washington DC and these people are gallivanting off to other cities. The gentleman discuss. Plus Biden accepts the terms to 2 debates

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01:33:38

The QNow - 601 - Western Infidels

The Left Hook ·

2024/05/11

On this episode of the show Moshe Kopolow joins to discuss campus protests and the war in the middle east. Moshe Kopolow is deep on the internet into the ukrainian war with russian, but he also happens to be Jewish and living in america during the entire Gaza Solidarity protest. So needless to say his life is interesting in the first. But dealing with ramifications on both ends of your life can take a toll. Moshe sits down and talk about his early life and growing up in St. Louis playing

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01:33:20

The QNow - 600 - Gag me with a Spoon

The Left Hook ·

2024/05/02

Well it's taken 14 years and 599 other shows at 2hrs a piece to get to this one, but here we are. Show #600! And Jenna Roberson jumps back in with us to celebrate and talk! First up, Donald Trump has been hit with multiple issues during these trials and everyone finally thought the GAG orders would be the final straw. Except it wasn't and they offered him a 10th gag order and threat of arrest. 9 others weren't good enough? This is wild! Jenna, Mark and Jason Kull sit down and try to wrap their

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01:33:19

The QNow - 599 - Hush Money

The Left Hook ·

2024/04/26

This week we put the focus back on politics because the whole world ACTUALLY TALKS ABOUT THAT, not nobodies... John Scheper is back to discuss all aspects of this situation with Donald Trump. Currently embroiled in a hush money trial, Trump is trying everything to make it look like he matters to the world. Giving fake keys to the White House, farting and making people ill with their smell...the former president is in rare form currently. But with all this happneing, is this the best two options for

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01:33:45

The QNow - 597 - Excessive Force

The Left Hook ·

2024/04/13

Jenna roberson returns to the show to discuss abortion rights and the laws of the 1800's! Yeehaw! First up Mark is pissed that there is stupidity abound in the republican party and the way they present themselves. They are starting to turn the corner into weirdness and lertting it be seen in more places publicly. This leads to a discussion about Abortion Rights in Arizona since they passed a law that was adopted before the territory was even a state. It's so ancient in it's device, the peeps

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01:32:17

The QNow - 596 - Give Me Half

The Left Hook ·

2024/04/05

Marcus Boston returns to have his character analyzed and to discuss the local elections with the guys! First up it has been a rough few weeks for the guys. They have been interviewing candidates for school baords and senators and all the fun. But the time for talk is cheap and we are not here to guild the lily! The QNow on KYRO brought candidates on to the show to interview and promote. Their opponents didn't like that Mark and Jason do not bend easily to dumb whims. When all was said and done,

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01:31:42

The QNow - 595 - Wake me up before you go

The Left Hook ·

2024/04/03

On this Episode of the show with Mark Bland and Jason Kull: 1. Producer Bobby Makes his return 2. State Senator Tracy McCreery joins to discuss the Missouri Legislature 3. Shoehei Ohtani is in trouble and Bobby wants to talk about it 4. Delicious food from Protein Kitchen hits our lips and we discuss 5. People confessed to bad things and the guys decide if it really was that bad

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