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QC Uncut, hosted by Sean Leary, offers uncut, unedited, unfiltered conversation with local figures of interest in and around the Quad-Cities area. It goes beyond the soundbites and offers context and in-depth conversation with area politicians, artists, community figures and more to give Quad-Citians a better, more informed picture of our community and the people making an impact in the Quad-Cities.
Scott Beck talks about the opening of the new Last Picture House, his new theater project with creative partner Bryan Woods. The local filmmaker, best known for “A Quiet Place” and “65” also talks about his upcoming project with Hugh Grant and other plans for the future for their filmmaking careers as well as the Picture House.
Other Episodes April 24, 2023 QC Uncut: Emily Kate Long Emily Kate Long returns to QCUncut to talk about her career with Ballet Quad Cities, as a dancer and behind-the-scenes, including her work with the group's latest show, "The Rite of Spring, Bolero,...
Listen · 18:56 April 20, 2023 QC Uncut: Quad Cities Musician William Campbell Quad-Cities musician William Campbell has been nominated for two Oscars and an Emmy, and has won a number of awards for his various soundtracks and symphonic works. He's celebrating the release of a...
Listen · 43:06 April 19, 2023 QC Uncut: Ballet Quad Cities’ Maddy Kreszenz At age 20, Maddy Kreszenz is one of the youngest members of Ballet Quad Cities, seeing the performance world through new eyes and enjoying her experience. She talks about how she got involved in...
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Emily Kate Long returns to QCUncut to talk about her career with Ballet Quad Cities, as a dancer and behind-the-scenes, including her work with the group’s latest show, “The Rite of Spring, Bolero, and More” as well as her inspirations and creative and thematic thinking behind her choreography.
Other Episodes December 13, 2023 QC Uncut: Scott Beck Scott Beck talks about the opening of the new Last Picture House, his new theater project with creative partner Bryan Woods. The local filmmaker, best known for "A Quiet Place" and "65" also talks...
Listen · 3:55 April 20, 2023 QC Uncut: Quad Cities Musician William Campbell Quad-Cities musician William Campbell has been nominated for two Oscars and an Emmy, and has won a number of awards for his various soundtracks and symphonic works. He's celebrating the release of a...
Listen · 43:06 April 19, 2023 QC Uncut: Ballet Quad Cities’ Maddy Kreszenz At age 20, Maddy Kreszenz is one of the youngest members of Ballet Quad Cities, seeing the performance world through new eyes and enjoying her experience. She talks about how she got involved in...
Listen · 16:43
Quad-Cities musician William Campbell has been nominated for two Oscars and an Emmy, and has won a number of awards for his various soundtracks and symphonic works. He’s celebrating the release of a new album, “Together We Rise,” with a concert at 7:30 p.m. April 29 at Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose Campus, Davenport. We talk about his career in music, his encounter with Elton John at the Oscars, working on a zombie film soundtrack, and more.
Other Episodes December 13, 2023 QC Uncut: Scott Beck Scott Beck talks about the opening of the new Last Picture House, his new theater project with creative partner Bryan Woods. The local filmmaker, best known for "A Quiet Place" and "65" also talks...
Listen · 3:55 April 24, 2023 QC Uncut: Emily Kate Long Emily Kate Long returns to QCUncut to talk about her career with Ballet Quad Cities, as a dancer and behind-the-scenes, including her work with the group's latest show, "The Rite of Spring, Bolero,...
Listen · 18:56 April 19, 2023 QC Uncut: Ballet Quad Cities’ Maddy Kreszenz At age 20, Maddy Kreszenz is one of the youngest members of Ballet Quad Cities, seeing the performance world through new eyes and enjoying her experience. She talks about how she got involved in...
Listen · 16:43
At age 20, Maddy Kreszenz is one of the youngest members of Ballet Quad Cities, seeing the performance world through new eyes and enjoying her experience. She talks about how she got involved in dance, her career up to this point and ambitions for her future, and her roles in this coming weekend’s shows at 2:30 and 7:30 April 22 at Davenport’s Adler Theatre.
#Ballet QC, #Maddy Kreszenz Other Episodes December 13, 2023 QC Uncut: Scott Beck Scott Beck talks about the opening of the new Last Picture House, his new theater project with creative partner Bryan Woods. The local filmmaker, best known for "A Quiet Place" and "65" also talks...
Listen · 3:55 April 24, 2023 QC Uncut: Emily Kate Long Emily Kate Long returns to QCUncut to talk about her career with Ballet Quad Cities, as a dancer and behind-the-scenes, including her work with the group's latest show, "The Rite of Spring, Bolero,...
Listen · 18:56 April 20, 2023 QC Uncut: Quad Cities Musician William Campbell Quad-Cities musician William Campbell has been nominated for two Oscars and an Emmy, and has won a number of awards for his various soundtracks and symphonic works. He's celebrating the release of a...
Listen · 43:06
Ballet Quad Cities’ Jill Van Cura and Joe Chonto talk about the powerful and moving new ballet, “Our Will to Live,” taking place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Davenport’s Adler Theatre. #Ballet QC, #QC Uncut Other Episodes October 5, 2022 QC Uncut: Ballet Quad Cities’ Jill Van Cura and Joe Chonto (Part 1) Ballet […]
Ballet Quad Cities’ Jill Van Cura and Joe Chonto talk about the powerful and moving new ballet, “Our Will to Live,” taking place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Davenport’s Adler Theatre. #Ballet QC, #QC Uncut Other Episodes October 5, 2022 QC Uncut: Ballet Quad Cities’ Jill Van Cura and Joe Chonto (Part 2) Ballet […]
Rock Island author Paul Ferguson talks about his latest novel, “The Tower of Bellwether Moss,” as well as his previous works, how he chooses his projects, his motivations, and what goes into writing historical fiction and horror. We also talk a bit about HP Lovecraft, if artists’ private lives and flaws can be separated from […]
Are you ready to find out the creepy secrets of the Quad-Cities? Justin Marxen, star of the new QuadCities horror web series talks to us about the unsettling crime and horror drama set in the Q-Cs! Quad Cities – Mini Series is a 5 episode horror themed mini series.Episodes drop every week on the “Quad […]
Tristan talks about the new theater, Mockingbird on Main, he’s opened, as well as its inaugural shows, “The Mountaintop” and “Enemy of the People,” opening this weekend. We also talk about the hot topic of diversity in local theater, “Rocky Horror,” theater in the time of covid, and more. Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC […]
Belgian Fest is coming up this Sunday from 11 to 4 at Stephen’s Park in Moline, and Bill Cornelis is here to talk about it and give us the lowdown on what to expect! Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul Ferguson talks about his latest […]
Kil Theodrick will be returning to the Quad-Cities to perform at 7 p.m. at the Rock Island Speakeasy Thursday night. The Los Angeles standup is most notable for winning first place in the 2018 US Comedy Contest, as a finalist in 2015 Stand Up NBC, Dante in up and coming 2021 film Loving a Younger […]
Nationally-known comedian Kil Theodrick got some of his earliest shows at Rock Island‘s Speakeasy. Now he’s working on a new film and sitcom for Netflix, has been on Hulu, NBC and Amazon Prime, and is a touring comedian nationwide, based in Los Angeles. Kil is returning to his old stage at Rock Island’s Speakeasy for […]
For over 20 years — over 10 on TV — Murr has been a part of the hilarious Tenderloins comedy team, the crew of friends behind “Impractical Jokers.” Murr will be bringing his fun live show to The Rust Belt, 533 12th Ave. East Moline at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12.Tickets ($35 – $42) are […]
Jeff O’Neil talks about the return of his awesome event, MIDWEST MONSTER FEST, going on today through Sunday at The Rust Belt in East Moline! QuadCities.com was one of the original sponsors of Midwest Monster Fest, and we’re happy to continue to be a sponsor of this cool event! Hear all about it here! Other […]
Greg Aguilar and Daisy Moran talk about various issues regarding Hispanic Culture in the Quad-Cities and nationwide, from their own perspectives and from a general perspective. It’s a fascinating, intriguing and enlightening talk on a variety of topics and issues. Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author […]
Charlie Murphy ain’t got nothing on Billy Peiffer. In the second of our two-part podcast with the Lynn Allen founder and front man, he talks about the band’s career going back to the early ’80s and his friendship and collaboration with Jesse Johnson, as well as his various interactions with the one and only PRINCE. […]
In a first in the 110 episodes of QCUncut, we ran into technical difficulties in the middle of our interview with Lynn Allen’s Billy Peiffer, necessitating a cutoff of our show mid-conversation and needing to jump back in for a part two. In our first part of this lengthy and fun conversation over beers at […]
Yimmy Borda talks about his experience as a Hispanic-American from Peru, and it’s shaped his life in the Quad-Cities. It’s a lively and engaging discussion of the different geographic cultures and backgrounds from South America and how they fit into the tableau with people of Central American and Mexican descent in the U.S., and touches […]
Quad-Cities leaders in the African-American community, Mike Cribbs, Leonard Overstreet, Anton Taylor and Lonnie Ray, discuss various issues key to the community in a lively and engaging, and enlightening, round table during the recent Alternating Currents event. The four men discuss a larger, broader scope on race and culture, discussing a number of different issues […]
Today I was invited to participate in a Zoom session with Kurt Andersen, M.D., Senior Vice President of Physician Operations and Chief Medical Officer, Genesis Health System. He answered a number of questions regarding new data on covid numbers in the Quad-Cities, how the delta variant is spreading throughout the area, new mitigations, vaccine requirements […]
Former Rock Island Mayoral candidate and community organizer Thurgood Brooks speaks with us for the first time since being narrowly defeated for the top political spot in the city. We talk about his inspirational campaign, his drive for a new community commission to improve relations between the police department and citizens, the potential privatization of […]
Josh Kahn has been at the creative epicenter of the local burlesque scene over the past decade, as the host and co-creator of Bottoms Up Burlesque. This weekend, he’ll be stepping aside to take a sabbatical from the popular performing group, with two last shows at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Speakeasy in […]
Midwest Monster Fest founder Jeff O’Neil talks about the upcoming Horror Pop-Up coming up in May, as well as this fall’s Monster Fest! We chat about the guests and attractions for this awesome event! #Midwest Monster Fest, #QC Uncut Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul […]
Living Lands and Waters’ Chad Pregracke talks to us about the new Bison Bridge project and how it’s going to impact the Quad-Cities, how he got the idea, and where they go from here. #Bison Bridge, #Bison Bridge Foundation, #Chad Pregracke, #I-80 Bridge, #Living Lands and Waters, #QC Uncut, #Quad Cities Other Episodes December 3, […]
Chicago Taysha is passing through the Quad-Cities this week on his way on a cross-country trip to raise awareness for the trial of the officer accused of killing George Floyd in Minneapolis. He took time out to speak with us about the trip, about the cause he’s representing, and about how the environment is for […]
Kicking off our second hundred episodes of QCUncut is Thurgood Brooks, who is running for Mayor of Rock Island. We talk about his feelings on the downtown nightclub closing times, how to economically revive the city, whether or not to privatize public works like the water service, how to improve Rock Island’s image and public […]
For my 100th episode of the QCUncut podcast, I went back to the beginning, with the same guest I had on episode number one — Mike Thoms. At the time of our first episode, Mike was running for Mayor of Rock Island, and was the first in our series of interviews with the people running […]
Reid Robinson has been in the music business since he was a teenager, and as the owner and proprietor of CoOp Records in Moline, he’s seen the amazing evolution of the music world on a national and local level since the mid-’90s. We talk about how the music world has evolved, how he got into […]
The latest season of QCUncut begins with a lengthy discussion with Mike Halpin, state representative for the 72nd district, which includes the Quad-Cities. We talk about how covid funding packages could positively impact our area, other state legislation that would impact our area, how he’s been fighting to lower the costs of insulin, and other […]
Silvis boys Carter Ramsey, 13, and Zach Darras, 12, were messing around playing football in the backyard when they decided to try to emulate a famous one-handed catch by Odell Beckham Jr. on camera. After about 20 tries, they got it perfect, and with the help of a slo-mo effect and some background music (“Just […]
Circa ’21 and The Speakeasy co-owner and director of audience development Brett Hitchcock talks about the Illinois-side shutdown due to covid this week and how it’s going to impact Circa and the Speakeasy, as well as other businesses and downtowns throughout the Quad-Cities. Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson […]
Marty Reyhons has been one of the most talented and impactful drummers in local music history. Over the past three decades, he’s drummed for major label-signed Tripmaster Monkey, indie label-signed Einstein’s Sister, and a host of local and regional favorites like Jim The Mule, Multiple Cat, Marlboro Chorus, and now, The Velies. Reyhons talks about […]
Community organizer Thurgood Brooks joins the show to talk about his just-announced campaign for Mayor of the City of Rock Island. We talk about his reasons for running, his platform, and his vision for the city, including ideas for 11th Street, the downtown District area, changing the perception of Rock Island in relation to the […]
Longtime friend and fellow author Jason Tanamor is our guest on the show, talking about his literary career, his years in stand-up comedy, celebrities he’s met who have been cool or strange, and his latest novel, “Vampires of Portlandia.” Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul […]
Sales of firearms have been soaring in 2020 as civil unrest increases, and we talk to attorney and second amendment advocate Eric Puryear about it, as well as his open carry rally being held in front of Davenport City Hall, 226 W. 4th St., this Saturday at 4 p.m. It’s a wide-ranging and interesting discussion […]
Bill Douglas, lead vocalist and co-songwriter of popular local band Einstein’s Sister, talks about his songwriting process, lyrics, the band’s return to recording after an almost-two-decade hiatus, and more! #einsteins sister Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul Ferguson talks about his latest novel, "The Tower […]
Kerry Tucker of local band Einstein’s Sister talks about the group’s star-studded new single mastered at Abbey Road and featuring collaborations with musicians who have worked with Paul McCartney, Sheryl Crow, Genesis, Jellyfish and more! He also talks about his work on MTV, doing international music festivals, and more, in advance of Einstein’s Sister’s new […]
Denny and Brett Hitchcock, the owners and proprietors of Circa ’21 and The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island, talk about reopening their theaters and their upcoming slate of shows; how covid devastated their businesses, and how it remains a shadow over them, and how covid has demolished the arts and performing scene locally and nationwide. […]
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms, a frequent guest of the show, talks about how covid has impacted Rock Island, about the downtown being designated as a historic area and how that might influence development, how marijuana legalization has or hasn’t impacted the city, the chance of hot national spots like Trader Joes, Starbucks, White Castle […]
Andrew King blazed an interesting and creative path across the Quad-Cities arts scene during his time here. Now he’s moved to Providence, R.I., and he takes some time out to reminisce on his time in the Quads, and the path ahead for a talented comedian. Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author […]
Shawn Loter from the Mississippi Valley Fair appeared at a news conference at the fairgrounds carried live on Facebook and the QuadCities.com Facebook. We have the press conference in its entirety here. Initially, we had been hearing the fair was going online and would be a virtual event, but we were surprised to discover that […]
Creature Feature, a fun new show featuring cheesy monster and horror movies, sponsored in part by QuadCities.com, will debut July 4 and run every Saturday at 11 p.m. on digital channel 6.3! Its host, Dr. San Guinary, rises from the crypt to talk about the show, his favorite films and the charity and community outreach […]
Churches and places of worship are scheduled to be reopened at various spots across the country this weekend, but should they? There’s been a lingering debate over whether they should open their doors or remain closed for the safety of their congregation and instead rely on online services and the like. Jay Wolin, the Settled […]
Every great scientist starts somewhere, and Eva Kershaw has begun a string of brilliance at a young age. The soon-to-be-fifth grader at Andalusia Grade School swept to nine awards in her recent school scholastic awards ceremony, including Future Scientist and Ingenious Inventor, and she recently participated in a Zoom science conference with Mayim Bialik. Eva […]
Sean Leary, Tristan Tapscott and Jonathan Turner each have over two decades of experience covering and being a part of the local arts scene in various capacities. Together, they talk about the local arts scene during the time of COVID-19, how it’s adapting, and what the future holds. #Arts, #Coronavirus, #COVID-19, #Jonathan Turner, #QC Uncut, […]
Jeff O’Neil, creator of the Midwest Monster Fest, talks to us about all the frights and delights coming up with the new festival, going into its second year this fall, and moving to The Rust Belt in East Moline! #Jeff O’Neil, #Midwest Monster Fest, #QC Uncut Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island […]
Local musician Josh Duffee talks to us about his new web program teaching about local music history, as well as his storied musical career as part of the Josh Duffee Orchestra, The Metrolites, Class of ’82 and other bands. We chat about his upcoming online gigs as well as plans for his ’80s cover band, […]
Maria Dickmann, Davenport second ward alderperson, talks to us about the coronavirus impact on Davenport, the potential impact of flooding being added to that in downtown Davenport, and her own personal efforts to help out local healthcare professionals and every day people by making homemade masks to help with the shortage. #Coronavirus, #Davenport, #Maria Dickmann […]
Brett Hitchcock, director of audience development for Circa ’21 and The Speakeasy, talks to us about how the coronavirus has impacted both businesses, and how he sees things playing out with both theaters and the local theater scene. Brett also talks about his personal experience being on a cruise ship when the coronavirus quarantines began […]
Kai Swanson and Josh Ehrmann will be competing for the same spot on the Rock Island County Board, with the election being held Tuesday, March 17. In an effort to inform our listeners, we’ve interviewed the two candidates separately and offer these completely uncut, uncensored and unedited conversations to you, the voters, to listen to […]
Josh Ehrmann and Kai Swanson will be competing for the same spot on the Rock Island County Board, with the election being held Tuesday, March 17. In an effort to inform our listeners, we’ve interviewed the two candidates separately and offer these completely uncut, uncensored and unedited conversations to you, the voters, to listen to […]
Victoria Viren, winner of the Remarkable Women of the Quad Cities Award, talks about her incredible life’s journey. From training to be a professional dancer, to being diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 14 and recovering from being told she would never walk again to becoming a dancer and dance teacher again, Viren’s tale […]
Sunshine Marie Ramsey, the star of the musical revue, “A Night of Sunshine,” coming to Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island on Thursday, Feb. 20, sits down for a brief chat between rehearsals to talk about her show and career. #Circa 21, #QC Uncut Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author […]
Jenny Lynn Stacy, front person and creative force behind Jenny Lynn Stacy and the Dirty Roosters, one of the top local bands in the Q-Cs, talks about her music, her career as well as getting into the creative forces behind her inspiration and some candid and poignant stories about her life and the world in […]
Democratic state representative Mike Halpin joins host Sean Leary for a wide-ranging discussion about the New Hampshire and upcoming Democratic presidential primaries, some of the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses, and the race so far and in the future as it goes to Super Tuesday, as well as Illinois and Quad-Cities political issues including the County […]
The Rock Island County Courthouse controversy took a new turn when local developer Joe Lemon presented an offer for $8.5 million to develop the courthouse. QCUncut has long been trying to get members of the county board and Mr. Lemon on the show to talk about the offer, and finally we were able to sit […]
QCUNCUT reports live from Andrew Yang’s town hall at the LULAC Club in Davenport, and you’re there, live and uncut, throughout the whole event, from introduction to Yang’s public speech to a Q and A and more! Find out what it’s like to be part of the candidate’s appearance here in the Quad-Cities, reported in […]
Lora Adams of The Blackbox Theater in Moline talks to us about their new show, “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” opening this weekend, as well as the new Late Nite shows there, and some of her other plans coming up in 2020! #Black Box Theater Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author […]
Amy Orr of Midcoast Fine Arts talks about the demise of Midcoast and Bucktown in March 2020, the factors that led to it, the legacy of both, and what they’ve got planned to go out with a bang over the next three months. There’s also conversation about the lasting legacy of Midcoast and what could […]
That Dam Shopping Trip, featuring small businesses and shops on both sides of the river, is ready to roll out at 11 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and QuadCities.com is proud and happy to be a sponsor of the event! Event organizer Brandy Vandewalle, owner of Skeleton Key in downtown Rock Island, joins us to talk […]
Playwright Clay Sander grew up in the Quad-Cities area and has gone on to make his mark in theater around Chicago and other major cities, and now he’s back with a production of his locally-inspired show, “Loser’s Bracket,” opening this weekend at the Blackbox Theatre in downtown Moline! We talk to Clay about how he […]
We talk to David Bonde, veteran film and stage director, who will be working on new shows at BlackBox Theater in Moline, most notably the upcoming “Loser’s Bracket” starting Nov. 15. It’s a fun and lively chat about David’s career, how he got into theater, and shows that he’s done and would like to do, […]
We talk with Mike Thoms, Mayor of Rock Island, about the upcoming Rock Island Unplugged event on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and have a wide-ranging conversation with him on a variety of topics, from the possible YMCA/library program center going up in Rock Island, to what the fate of the 30/31 library might be, to how […]
In this special edition of QCUncut, we move away from our typical format to instead give you the full, unedited, uncensored recording of Wednesday night’s meeting at Hauberg Estates in Rock Island about the controversy and dealings surrounding the Rock Island County Courthouse. Representatives from the state of Illinois landmarks commission, local politicians and local […]
It’s an interesting and wide-ranging discussion with Neil Anderson, State Senator for the 36th District of Illinois, which includes the Quad-Cities. In his first time on the show, Neil discusses and debates a variety of topics with show host, Sean Leary, including gun control, fiduciary policies, legalization of marijuana and more. We also discuss the […]
It’s a fun, funny and wide-ranging discussion with Devin Alexander and Adam Wesconsin of the local alternative rock band Giallows about various entertainment topics as well as the band’s origin, influences and upcoming gigs and projects, as well as what happens when you look into a toilet and see a human finger. Lots of important […]
FINALLY, after many, many attempts, someone from Davenport city government, in this case second ward alderman Maria Dickmann, has agreed to appear on our podcast to discuss the downtown flooding, business impact and various other city issues. In addition, Dickmann addresses various other issues including how she’s followed through on her initial goals and platforms, […]
Organizer and entrepreneur Jeff O’Neil talks about his new event, the Midwest Monster Fest, coming to Spotlight Theater in Moline Sept. 14-15! It’ll be featuring some of the cast of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, celebrating its 45th anniversary this year! QuadCities.com is very proud and happy to be a sponsor of the Midwest Monster Fest, […]
Brett Hitchcock, director of audience development and co-owner of The Speakeasy and Circa ’21 in Rock Island, talks about the various shows coming to both venues, including upcoming gigs like “Rocky Horror,” the new Stephen King burlesque show and the new Prince tribute show at The Speakeasy, and the Laugh Hard comedy competition starting this […]
Chris Werner and Neil McReynolds join us to discuss the new festival, Praise On The River, coming to LeClaire Park this Sunday, featuring free events starting at 4 p.m., including live music, kids activities, food and more, involving over a dozen area churches. #Praise on the River, #QC Uncut Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC […]
In spring 2019, Peter Robinson was photographed carrying a gigantic catfish across an intersection in downtown Davenport. We at QuadCities.com picked up that picture and turned it into a series of memes that went viral across the internet, spawning more memes that likewise went viral, and turned “catfish guy” into a web sensation that popped […]
A dastardly new villain has descended upon our fair river cities, NAKED BARGE DUDE, caught getting buck naked and hijacking a boat to go out to the I-74 construction barges to engage in untying knots and doing various other nefarious deeds. Who could possibly protect us from this new era of local super-villain (aside, of […]
Sean talks with the cast of Circa 21‘s hit show, “Shear Madness,” first in character, and then to the actors themselves, about the show, their careers and more! #Circa 21, #Shear Madness Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul Ferguson talks about his latest novel, "The […]
Jamie Toal, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter from the influential and impactful Quad-Cities band Tripmaster Monkey, talks about the band’s reunion for a new album and live shows, as well as the band’s ’90s heyday signed to Sire and Elektra Records. He chats about how his wife got the new project started, what it’s been like […]
Sean Leary has a lengthy and interesting conversation with Rock Island alderman and social activist Dylan Parker about a variety of topics, including downtown Rock Island development, the courthouse controversy, how the legalization of marijuana could impact Rock Island and an in-depth discussion about Parker’s recent controversy tied into the use of discretionary funds to […]
In town for the John Deere Classic? In town for another tourist activity or business? New to the Quad Cities? Or maybe you’re from the Q-Cs and live here and you’re just looking for fun recommendations of things to do? In this special edition of QCUncut, the number one-rated podcast in the Quad-Cities, Sean Leary […]
In the 50th episode, Sean Leary talks with his longtime friend and artistic collaborator Tristan Tapscott, about Tapscott’s lengthy and eclectic career around the local arts scene, as well as their many collaborations and various interesting and scurrilous rumors surrounding them. It’s a fun, funny, interesting and eyebrow-raising free form discussion you won’t want to […]
Steve Ash talks about this weekend’s Planet Funk Con at the TBK Bank Entertainment Center, aka the Bettplex, and all the guests, from Butch Patrick to the Nasty Boys and more, as well as the various comic book and fantasy vendors, anime, cosplayers, quiddich tournaments and more! #QC Planet Funk Con, #Quad Cities Other Episodes […]
QC Pride Week festivities kick off this Saturday, and Sean Leary has all the details with a lengthy conversation with the fun and creative folks behind the scenes for the massive event! We at QuadCities.com are proud to be a sponsor of the Quad-Cities Pride Week! #QC Pride Week, #QC Uncut, #Quad Cities Other Episodes […]
Local illustrator and artist Ashley Rogers talks about hosting the Q-C Planet Funk Con, coming up June 21-23 at the BettPlex, and all the cool stuff it offers. She also chats about her own background as an artist, growing up loving comics and geek culture, current scene stuff and movies, greater inclusion in superhero movies […]
A few weeks back, QuadCities.com broke the story about Comedy Sportz leaving the Establishment Theater after May 25, now, Patrick Adamson, owner of CSportz, gives all the details in an in-depth conversation about the move, the future of the group, and a look back on their time in the Establishment. #Comedy Sportz, #Patrick Adamson Other […]
Longtime area arts and theater notable Lora Adams talks about the upcoming Black Box Theater show “Silent Sky,” as well as other upcoming theater productions, and her work with area PBS affiliate WQPT. #Black Box Theater, #Lora Adams, #PBS, #QC Uncut, #Sean Leary, #WQPT Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul […]
Local comedienne and actor Tori House talks about her guest-hosting gig with the Village Idiots for their Saturday Evening Live gig this weekend, as well as her work in improvisational comedy with Second City and Comedy Sportz, her acting with Prenzie Players, how she got her start and more! #Comedy Sportz, #Podcast, #QC Uncut, #Sean […]
Local author and podcaster William Pepper talks about his creative process, his new book, how he became an author, his podcasting career with Atari Bytes and It’s A Podcast Charlie Brown! and more! #QC Uncut, #Sean Leary, #William Pepper Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul […]
Jamie Toal, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter from the influential and impactful Quad-Cities band Tripmaster Monkey, talks about the band’s reunion for a new album and live shows, as well as the band’s ’90s heyday signed to Sire and Elektra Records. He chats about how his wife got the new project started, what it’s been like […]
Local author Jason Platt, the mastermind behind the new Little Brown nationally-released book “Middle School Misadventures,” talks with Sean about his creative process, the road to becoming a best-selling author, parenting and more in this fun and relaxed episode of QCUncut! #Jason Platt, #QC Unut, #Quad Cities, #Sean Leary Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC […]
He’s been a viral sensation ever since his picture showed up on Facebook, helped along by a posting on the QuadCities.com Facebook page that yielded over 300 shares — he’s the QC Fish Guy, Pete Robinson, the dude who was photographed with a massive catfish in his arms crossing the street in downtown Davenport. Since […]
Andrew Arnold, owner of the upcoming Independent Malting Company, talks about beer and brewing history in the Quad-Cities and his exciting new business venture that’s part brewing company, part beer pub, part museum! #Andrew Arnold, #Independent Malting Company, #Quad Cities Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author […]
One of the hardest working and respected entrepreneurs in the Quad-Cities, Terry Tilka is the legendary owner of the even-more legendary RIBCO, and has been for 30 of its now-40 years in business. Rarely interviewed, but always quotable, Terry has a wide-ranging, interesting and entertaining conversation with host Sean Leary about some of his favorite […]
Looking for some Late Night fun? The Establishment Theater in Rock Island is offering a brand new slate of programs after their popular Comedy Sportz shows, and owner Patrick Adamson is here to talk about all the new shows and all the other cool stuff Sportz and the Establishment have going on! #Comedy Sportz, #Patrick […]
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms returns for his third visit to the show, talking about the economic and social progress in Rock Island, the Rock Island County Courthouse controversy, the future of The District and downtown, new businesses potentially on the horizon, how the $15 minimum wage and the legalization of marijuana could impact the […]
Updating listeners with a plethora of new information since their previous interview, Sean talks once more with Bridget Ehrmann, one of the leaders of the fight to save the Rock Island County Courthouse. Since the first time Bridget was a guest on the podcast, a number of other media outlets have stepped up to cover […]
Local comedian and host of the Renwick Mansion Comedy Shows, Chris Schlichting has been entertaining audiences in and around the area for the past decade. Sean Leary talks to Chris about how he got his start, different hilarious stories of comedy gigs and his various plans for upcoming projects! #Chris Schlichting, #Comedy Shows, #QC Uncut, […]
Mike Halpin, state representative for district 72 including the Quad-Cities area, is our guest in the latest QCUncut. Mike and host Sean Leary talk about various issues impacting the Quad-Cities and Illinois, including the Rock Island courthouse controversy, raising the minimum wage to $15, the legalization of marijuana, the wave of progressive politics rising in […]
Gabriella van Rij has been traveling the world with a simple and profound message: Kindness matters. Spreading a vibe of positivity and exploring the good news going on around the globe, she’s been a force for positivity throughout her career as a speaker. Those travels brought her through the Quad-Cities recently, and she sat down […]
Please tune in for this interesting and in-depth look at the subject. And, as Sean notes many times throughout the show, the invitation is certainly still very much open to the other side of this debate to appear on our show to present their argument for demolition of the building. We look forward to hosting them in a discussion as well, so the community can get a full picture of the debate and make up their own minds based upon a wide-ranging discussion on the topic.
To celebrate the thirtieth episode of QCUncut, host Sean Leary brings in longtime friend and artistic collaborator Rick Davis, to talk about his wide-ranging and entertaining career on the local arts scene, from his days as a stand-up and the local famous “Casino Rock Island” guy to his dramatic work on “Lobby Hero” and film […]
David Casas talks about his upcoming benefit show Applause for Paws for the Kings Harvest Animal Shelter, Jan. 20. Casas also talks about his busy and successful year as a magician, including gigs in Las Vegas and around the midwest, including appearances on Chicago TV station WGN and at the Chicago ComicCon. He also chats […]
Actor, comedian, writer, director and all around good guy Doug Kutzli shows up on the latest episode of QCUNCUT, your source for uncut, unedited, uncensored talk with local newsmakers. There might be one or two salty words on this one, so keep that in mind if you play it with kids around. That said, there […]
Anya and Nick talk about the upcoming extravaganza Dancing With The Q-C Stars, coming up from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at Jumers, Rock Island, as well as their dancing and performing careers in the Q-C area and their home grounds of Cleveland, Ohio! Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island […]
Maddux Whitmarsh, a 12-year-old junior high student, and her mother, Liz Mayer, have a lengthy, compelling and emotional discussion with Sean Leary about the bullying issues Maddux has faced as a pre-teen member of the LGBTQ community and a creative outsider. She relates her story and we talk about our own stories of bullying and […]
The creative forces behind Ballet Quad Cities talk about their upcoming show, Paris En Pointe, which features a melange of wonderfully choreographed dance inspired by beautiful French art. It’s a unique and powerful artistic combination, and Sean Leary talks with the creators about their inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories of it being brought to life and collects […]
Sean has a lengthy and intriguing conversation with Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms about various projects and goings on around the city, including new business development, the former Walmart situation, the fate of the courthouse, the Blue Cat switch-over, District events and plans and more! #Blue Cat, #Mike Thoms, #QC Uncut, #Rock Island, #Walmart Other […]
Sean talks with Gwen Tombergs, the president of the new Quad City Storm hockey team, beginning its inaugural season this fall at Moline‘s TaxSlayer Center, about the new team, the challenges in starting up the business, drawing in fans from hockey fanatics to the casual observer, and more! #QC Storm, #QC Uncut, #Quad Cities, #Quad […]
Muscatine born-and-raised and current Quad-Cities-based magician David Casas talks about his exploding career in the magic business, including his beginnings as a performer, his time in Las Vegas and his upcoming magic camps and classes at the Spotlight Theater in Moline, as well as his upcoming web show The Magic of David Casas debuting soon […]
Connie Wilson has written over 40 books, interviewed celebrities around the world and has been reviewing films as long as Rex Reed. In this animated and entertaining conversation, she talks about her novels and other books, her latest award-winning screenplays, her various meetings with celebrities and other interesting travels. #Connie Wilson, #QC Uncut, #Quad Cities, […]
Sean talks with Andrew Arnold and Cody Hootman from QC Pride about the upcoming QC Pride Week festivities, including the bi-state parade, film screenings, pub crawls, family day and other events going on throughout the Quad-Cities during the first week of June. For more information on the event, in addition to that you’ll glean from […]
Sean Leary talks with local changemaker Andrew Arnold about his company QC Solar, his political career, his work with QC Pride Week and other local organizations and the positive evolution of the Quad Cities and society in this entertaining, sprawling and fascinating episode of QC Uncut. #Andrew Arnold, #QC Pride, #QC Solar, #QC Uncut, #Quad […]
The number-one-rated podcast in the Quad-Cities, QC UNCUT, opens its third season of uncut, unedited, uncensored conversation with local entertainers, characters and newsmakers as host Sean Leary interviews the creative minds behind the brilliant Ballet Quad-Cities troupe, including founder Joedy Cook, instructor/choreographers Margaret King and Emily Kate Long and more! Other Episodes December 3, 2021 […]
A longtime actor and comedian and a very talented and funny man, Patrick Adamson is one of the founders of the local Comedy Sportz troupe and the leader of The Establishment Theater, offering a variety of comedy shows to the Q-C including Comedy Sportz and the Late Night Comedy Series. A member of the esteemed […]
Do you believe in ghosts? If there’s something weird in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? GHOST CRIER! Sean talks paranormal and other fun stuff with Aaron and Nick from the Ghost Crier podcast and video show which will be debuting soon on QuadCities.com! Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul […]
Sean talks with local filmmakers and actors Justin Marxen and Tristan Tapscott about their varied careers, from working with Hollywood filmmakers to getting their works into film festivals to producing, directing, writing and acting in films and theater, including Mockingbird 505, their new anthology web film series for QuadCities.com. Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC […]
The second season of the top-rated podcast in the Quad-Cities begins with a chat with local comedienne Heather Nobiling, who talks about her time with the Blacklist, Comedy Sportz, being one of the first musical comediennes in the area, the perils of ordering a pizza while you’re doing a podcast and more! Other Episodes December […]
Sean talks with Brett Hitchcock, co-owner of the Rock Island Speakeasy about the venue’s emergence as a bastion of creative diversity and audience diversity in the Quad-Cities as well as its eclectic mix of entertainment. Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul Ferguson talks about his […]
Sean talks with Rock Island mayoral candidate Stephen Tollenaer about his campaign and going into the homestretch of the election leading up to election day April 4. Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul Ferguson talks about his latest novel, "The Tower of Bellwether Moss," as […]
Sean talks with Rock Island mayoral candidate Andy Rowe about his campaign and going into the homestretch of the election leading up to election day April 4. Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul Ferguson talks about his latest novel, "The Tower of Bellwether Moss," as […]
Sean talks with Rock Island mayoral candidate Terry Brooks about his campaign and going into the homestretch of the election leading up to election day April 4. Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul Ferguson talks about his latest novel, "The Tower of Bellwether Moss," as […]
Multi-talented comedian, musician, actress and artist Nikki Gillette has an amusing, entertaining and enlightening conversation with Sean about her various creative endeavors including the new Show Us Your Pokeballs variety show, Cheat Code, debuting Feb. 25 at the Speakeasy! Other Episodes December 3, 2021 QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson Rock Island author Paul […]
Sean talks to Rock Island County Board member and local Democrat Scott Terry about the goals and strategies of the board, the current state of politics in and around Rock Island county, the concerns and prospects for the city and county and the state of the Democratic party locally and nationally. Other Episodes December 3, […]
In the most expansive and sprawling episode of QCUncut to date, host Sean Leary and his guest Dylan Parker engage in an enlightening and entertaining discussion on a variety of topics including Parker’s run for 5th ward alderman in Rock Island, living in Rock Island, the future of the city and the Q-C, politics on […]
Sean talks with Lora Adams, creative director and co-owner of the new Black Box Theater in downtown Moline about the new venture, the first season of shows, how she sees the theater impacting the creative community and other cool, interesting details in regard to the local theater scene and her new venue. Other Episodes December […]
Sean talks to the fourth of four candidates for the mayoral race in Rock Island, Terry Brooks, during an interview at Theo’s Java Hut in downtown Rock Island. Terry and Sean have an engaging, wide-ranging conversation about various topics including common ground regarding Brooks’ vision for making Rock Island a greener town by bringing in […]
Sean has a wide-ranging and interesting discussion with Bret Gardella, economic development manager for the city of Rock Island, and the owner of the new Taste Buds candy, coffee and smoothie shop in downtown Rock Island. They cover the Rock Island Walmart situation in depth, offering an expansive perspective on it and its ramifications and […]
Rock Island mayoral candidate Andy Rowe speaks about the experience he would bring to the position, details plans for various business and economic development of the city, talks about why he felt the Walmart deal was wrong for Rock Island and answers various questions from voters as relayed by Sean Leary. Other Episodes December 3, […]
Rock Island mayoral candidate Stephen Tollenaer talks about how he plans to help Rock Island become a more “compassionate” city, speaks about business development in the downtown and throughout the city, talks about working with schools to improve the educational environment and answers various questions from voters as relayed by Sean Leary. Other Episodes December […]
Sean speaks with Rock Island mayoral candidate Mike Thoms about his vision for the city, what he plans to do to help attract business to the area, to rebuild downtown and to ease burdens on city taxpayers. He also addresses the Walmart and 11th Street corridor issues and more in their wide-ranging 40 minute conversation.