Relevant or Irrelevant

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Laura Heath, owner of Trash Can Annie, and Bob Herington, owner of Ragged Records, join the "ROI" team to discuss their shops co-located together, in downtown Davenport, Iowa, USA.The host for the 659th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this episode are Terri Toppler and Rick Sweet.Trash Can Annie and Ragged Records are located at:  311 East 2nd Street, Davenport, IowaContact Information:Trash Can Annie:  (563) 322-5893  https://www.trashcanannie.com/Ragged Records:  (563) 324-3579https://www.raggedrecords.org/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!

Laura Heath, owner of Trash Can Annie, and Bob Herington, owner of Ragged Records, join the "ROI" team to discuss their shops co-located together, in downtown Davenport, Iowa, USA.The host for the 659th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this episode are Terri Toppler and Rick Sweet.Trash Can Annie and Ragged Records are located at:  311 East 2nd Street, Davenport, IowaContact Information:Trash Can Annie:  (563) 322-5893  https://www.trashcanannie.com/Ragged Records:  (563) 324-3579https://www.raggedrecords.org/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 DISCUSSION:  Cammie Pohl, owner and curator of the Mississippi Spoon Gallery, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her gallery collection and receiving The Guinness World Record for "The Largest Collection Of Spoons."The host for the 658th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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!

Cammie Pohl, owner and curator of the Mississippi Spoon Gallery, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her gallery collection and receiving The Guinness World Record for "The Largest Collection Of Spoons."The host for the 658th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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!

Sally Frank, professor of law and director of The General Civil Practice Clinic, Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa, USA), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution."The host for the 657th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Sally Frank, professor of law and director of The General Civil Practice Clinic, Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa, USA), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution."The host for the 657th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Graham Shields, professor of geology at University College London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  Born Of Ice And Fire:  How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution.The host for the 656th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Graham Shields, professor of geology at University College London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  Born Of Ice And Fire:  How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution.The host for the 656th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Hanno Sauer, associate professor of philosophy at Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 655th show in the series to discuss his book:  The Invention Of Good And Evil:  A World History Of Morality.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buff 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Hanno Sauer, associate professor of philosophy at Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 655th show in the series to discuss his book:  The Invention Of Good And Evil:  A World History Of Morality.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buff 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Bruce Walters, professor emeritus at Western Illinois University, artist and author, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss a recent book he co-authored with Michael McCarty:  Eerie Iowa:  The Hawkeye State's Darker Side.The host for the 654th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Bruce Walters, professor emeritus at Western Illinois University, artist and author, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss a recent book he co-authored with Michael McCarty:  Eerie Iowa:  The Hawkeye State's Darker Side.The host for the 654th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes guests from the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities:  including Chris Van Speybroeck, vice president of development; Timothy Smith, vice president of operations; and Chuck Long, chairman of the organization's board.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes guests from the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities:  including Chris Van Speybroeck, vice president of development; Timothy Smith, vice president of operations; and Chuck Long, chairman of the organization's board.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Lisa Powell, professor of theology and director of The Justice, Diversity, and Gender Studies Program at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Mary, Mother Of Christ."The host for the 652nd edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Zeb Brooks, reggae music enthusiast, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this fascinating genre.The host for the 651st edition in this series is John Kealey, 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 DISCUSSION:  Zeb Brooks, reggae music enthusiast, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this fascinating genre.The host for the 651st edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!

Dr. Ezra Sidran, author of My Wicked Hometown:  The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book.The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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 DISCUSSION:  Dr. Ezra Sidran, author of My Wicked Hometown:  The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book.The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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 DISCUSSION:  Dr. Adrian Bardon, American philosopher and professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "What Is Time?"The host for the 649th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Adrian Bardon, American philosopher and professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "What Is Time?"The host for the 649th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Art Cullen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of The Storm Lake Times, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss:  Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest:  Notes From The Edge Of The World.The host for the 648th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Art Cullen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of The Storm Lake Times, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss:  Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest:  Notes From The Edge Of The World.The host for the 648th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Historian Jackson Cleghorn returns to "ROI" to discuss "Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain" for the 647th edition in this series.The host for this program is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Historian Jackson Cleghorn returns to "ROI" to discuss "Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain" for the 647th edition in this series.The host for this program is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. William Roba, author and historian, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery" for the 646th edition in this series.The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. William Roba, author and historian, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery" for the 646th edition in this series.The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Janet Hesler, curator of The Danville Station Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Danville Station Library and Museum:  The Anne Frank Collection."The host for the 645th edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Janet Hesler, curator of The Danville Station Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Danville Station Library and Museum:  The Anne Frank Collection."The host for the 645th edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Febe Pamonag, professor of history at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Culion Leper Colony.The host for the 644th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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!

Dr. Febe Pamonag, professor of history at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Culion Leper Colony.The host for the 644th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 DISCUSSION:  Dr. William Jeffries III, executive director of The National Museum Of African American Music, located in downtown Nashville, Tenn., joins the "ROI" team to discuss this unique museum.The host for the 643rd edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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!

Dr. William Jeffries III, executive director of The National Museum Of African American Music, located in downtown Nashville, Tenn., joins the "ROI" team to discuss this unique museum.The host for the 643rd edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 DISCUSSION:  Dr. James "Jim" Leary, Emeritus Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-founder of The Center For The Study Of Upper Midwestern Cultures, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "Polkabilly."The host for the 642nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. James "Jim" Leary, Emeritus Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-founder of The Center For The Study Of Upper Midwestern Cultures, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "Polkabilly."The host for the 642nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Lucy Barnhouse, assistant professor of History and director of Medieval And Renaissance Minor at Arkansas State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Footnoting History" podcast.The host for the 641st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Lucy Barnhouse, assistant professor of History and director of Medieval And Renaissance Minor at Arkansas State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Footnoting History" podcast.The host for the 641st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Richard Kopley, distinguished professor of English, emeritus, at Penn State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Edgar Allen Poe:  A Life."The host for the 640th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.Special music used in this episode is "BMV578 Fuga In G (Fugue In G Minor)," James Kibbe/Bach Organ Works.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!

Dr. Richard Kopley, distinguished professor of English, emeritus, at Penn State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Edgar Allen Poe:  A Life."The host for the 640th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.Special music used in this episode is "BMV578 Fuga In G (Fugue In G Minor)," James Kibbe/Bach Organ Works.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!

Michael Richie, retired Lt. Colonel - U.S. Army - and blogger, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage."The host for the 639th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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 DISCUSSION:  Michael Richie, retired Lt. Colonel - U.S. Army - and blogger, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage."The host for the 639th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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 DISCUSSION:  Dr. George Thomas, Wohlford, professor of American Political Institutions and Director of the Salvation Center at Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Other Fear Of The Founders."The host for the 638th 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 is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. George Thomas, Wohlford, professor of American Political Institutions and Director of the Salvation Center at Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Other Fear Of The Founders."The host for the 638th 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 is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Duane Timm, owner/operator of the Bassett and Vollum Wallpaper Company, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his company and its interesting history.The host for the 637th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Duane Timm, owner/operator of the Bassett and Vollum Wallpaper Company, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his company and its interesting history.The host for the 637th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Elizabeth Quillen, Ph.D. candidate in the History Department at The University Of Minnesota, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Medieval Nuns At War:  Rebellious, Resilient, And Rowdy Women."The host for the 636th edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Elizabeth Quillen, Ph.D. candidate in the History Department at The University Of Minnesota, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Medieval Nuns At War:  Rebellious, Resilient, And Rowdy Women."The host for the 636th edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Andrew Pfrenger, instructional assistant professor and director of Multi-Disciplinary and Inter-Disciplinary Studies at The University Of Mississippi, and Dr. John P. Sexton, professor of English at Bridgewater State University, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Podcast Influence In Teaching."The host for the 635th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Andrew Pfrenger, instructional assistant professor and director of Multi-Disciplinary and Inter-Disciplinary Studies at The University Of Mississippi, and Dr. John P. Sexton, professor of English at Bridgewater State University, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Podcast Influence In Teaching."The host for the 635th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Marion "Big Strick" Strickler, owner of Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his shop, which was once a small grocery store in a Rock Island (Illinois) neighborhood.The host for the 634th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!