Finding our stride

Complete Disaster Network — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:30:00 -0400

Tom Barnard, John Hines, and Jack Hicks reminisce about the golden age of Twin Cities radio, from their days at Brown Institute to their earliest jobs behind the microphone. They also discuss legendary Minnesota broadcasters, the rise and decline of major radio stations, and how corporate ownership changed the industry. Along the way, they revisit old Minneapolis landmarks, share memories of country music stars, and debate whether the Minnesota Vikings are finally headed for a breakthrough.

Let's make some waves

Complete Disaster Network — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:30:00 -0400

Welcome to Still Making Waves, a show where three Minnesota radio legends get together to interview people in and out of the entertainment industry, deliver takes on the latest news, and discuss what's on their minds. This is the first episode, functioning as a way to gauge timing and topic. Future episodes will be more focused, usually having a guest interview.

On this episode, Tom Barnard, John Hines, and Jack Hicks reflect on how dramatically radio has changed, the decline of local programming and the transition toward podcasting, while comparing their very different experiences with success, competition and life behind the microphone. Along the way they revisit everything from KQRS and WLOL’s glory days and Tom’s rivalry with Howard Stern to memorable celebrity interviews, including Jane Fonda, Mario Andretti, Andy Rooney and Anthony Michael Hall.