Relevant or Irrelevant
431 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world.
For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities. Now, we're bringing it here to make listening easier than ever!
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BONUS: 8 Billion People: How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed
June 29, 2024 03:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Penny Spikins, professor of the archeology of human origins at The University of York (UK) joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her recent article, "8 Billion People: How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed." The host for the 567th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-...
8 Billion People: How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed
June 29, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBDr. Penny Spikins, professor of the archeology of human origins at The University of York (UK) joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her recent article, "8 Billion People: How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed." The host for the 567th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose U...
As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age
June 22, 2024 03:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBDr. Matthew Cobb, professor of zoology at The University Of Manchester (England), is the guest for "ROI" show 566 to discuss As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age. The host for this edition in the series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, ...
BONUS: As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age
June 22, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Matthew Cobb, professor of zoology at The University Of Manchester (England), is the guest for "ROI" show 566 to discuss As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age. The host for this edition in the series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. A...
Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths
June 16, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBDr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths. The host for the 565th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs this week are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St...
BONUS: Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths
June 15, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths. The host for the 565th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs this week are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily tho...
BONUS: LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum
June 08, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Rita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination. The host for the 564th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, ...
LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum
June 08, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBRita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination. The host for the 564th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965
June 01, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965. The host for this program is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is...
BONUS: Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965
June 01, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: The 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965. The host for this program is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose Universi...
Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic
May 25, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBCraig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic. The host for the 562nd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic
May 25, 2024 03:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Craig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic. The host for the 562nd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iow...
BONUS: Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men
May 18, 2024 03:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Suzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men." The host for the 561st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. A...
Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men
May 18, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBSuzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men." The host for the 561st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, ...
The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives
May 11, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBErnest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives. The host for the 560th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, D...
BONUS: The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives
May 11, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives. The host for the 560th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Am...
The Case Against Death
May 04, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBDr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against Death." The host for the 559th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs for this program are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This...
BONUS: The Case Against Death
May 04, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against Death." The host for the 559th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs for this program are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambros...
BONUS: The Life And Death Of The American Mall
April 27, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall." The host for the 558th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA! ...
The Life And Death Of The American Mall
April 27, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMatthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall." The host for the 558th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Lost Nation: The Ioway
April 20, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBKelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation: The Ioway." The host for the 557th program in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Lost Nation: The Ioway
April 20, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation: The Ioway." The host for the 557th program in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans
April 13, 2024 03:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans. The host for the 556th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambro...
Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans
April 13, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBDr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans. The host for the 556th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. Thi...
BONUS: Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact
April 06, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact." The host for the 555th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose...
Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact
April 06, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBDr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact." The host for the 555th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This ...
The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa
March 30, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBDr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa." The host for the 554th edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose Univer...
BONUS: The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa
March 30, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa." The host for the 554th edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM,...
A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword: Power, Piety, And Play
March 23, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBDr. Robert Jones, staff member and tutor at Advanced Studies In England and visiting scholar in History at Franklin And Marshal College (United Kingdom and Pennsylvania), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword: Power, Piety, And Play." The host for the 553rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), an...
BONUS: Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800
March 16, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800." The host for the 552nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the host...
Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800
March 16, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBDr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800." The host for the 552nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s),...
What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?
March 09, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBTik Root, freelance journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss the topic, "What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?" The host for the 551st edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs for this program are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, ...
BONUS: What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?
March 09, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Tik Root, freelance journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss the topic, "What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?" The host for the 551st edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs for this program are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose Univ...
Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe
March 02, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBDr. Levi Roach, associate professor of Medieval History at The University Of Exeter (United Kingdom), joins the the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe." The host for the 550th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is...
BONUS: Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe
March 02, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Levi Roach, associate professor of Medieval History at The University Of Exeter (United Kingdom), joins the the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe." The host for the 550th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose Universit...
The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929
February 24, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBDr. Patricia Strach, professor and undergraduate director in the Department Of Political Science at the University Of Albany, joins the "ROI" panelists to talk about, "The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929." The host for the 549th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or ...
BONUS: The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929
February 24, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Patricia Strach, professor and undergraduate director in the Department Of Political Science at the University Of Albany, joins the "ROI" panelists to talk about, "The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929." The host for the 549th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily t...
BONUS: Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune
February 17, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Keith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the "ROI" program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recor...
Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune
February 17, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBKeith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the "ROI" program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St....
BONUS: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind
February 10, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the "ROI" panelists for the 547th program in this series. The topic for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind. The host for this week is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are...
'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind
February 10, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBChristopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the "ROI" panelists for the 547th program in this series. The topic for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the ho...
BONUS: The Wienermobile
February 03, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, "Hotdoggers" for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to talk about...the legendary Wienermobile! The host for the 546th edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambro...
The Wienermobile
February 03, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBEmily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, "Hotdoggers" for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to talk about...the legendary Wienermobile! The host for the 546th edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Dave...
Vishnu Springs (Illinois)
January 27, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBMichael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois). The host for the 545th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Vishnu Springs (Illinois)
January 27, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Michael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois). The host for the 545th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Teaching Chaucer
January 20, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the "ROI" team to talk about teaching Chaucer. The host for this 544th edition in the "ROI" series is Jay Swords. The history buff for this episode is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, ...
Teaching Chaucer
January 20, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBDr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the "ROI" team to talk about teaching Chaucer. The host for this 544th edition in the "ROI" series is Jay Swords. The history buff for this episode is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose Univers...
BONUS: The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation
January 13, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Jonathan Schulz, assistant professor in the Department Of Economics at George Mason University, Virginia, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation." The host for the 543rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose Universi...
The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation
January 13, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBDr. Jonathan Schulz, assistant professor in the Department Of Economics at George Mason University, Virginia, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation." The host for the 543rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program i...
BONUS: Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities
January 06, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Kisha Tracy, professor of English Studies, Fitchburge State University, Massachusetts, is the guest for "ROI" program #542 to discuss "Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities." The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose Univer...