Mark Bland

The Left Hook

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

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.markbland.net

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Mark Bland

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News

Podcast website

www.markbland.net

Latest episode

Nov 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Qnow - 579 - Rebel With A Cause 30.11.2023

We are moving towards  Xmas and with that, there is always room to introduce a new fan of the world of horror...so we are doing that today. James Dean is fresh off directing his newest film called XXX-mas! Starring one of our own and friend of the show Jonathan May! James is no spring chicken and has been working in and on movies for a while now. A huge horror buff, James joins to talk with Mark B...

The Qnow - 578 - Holiday Hijinks 25.11.2023

John Kiehne, congressional candidate, joins us for this after Thanksgiving episode.  First up, it seems that Mark Bland and Jason Kull keep discussing this run up to Trump in 2024. And to do that effectively, they need State house candidate Jenna Roberson to join them and bring a womans touch to so much Trump mansplaining.  And in this case Trump is explaining that he has the bigliest and bestlies...

The QNow - 577 - A Time and a Place 16.11.2023

Jonathan May makes his Triumphant return to the QNow and boy do we have some special things to talk about in the world of politics!  Fresh off making a new horror film for this season coming up, the actor of XXX-mas, joins Mark Bland and Jason Kull to talk about his life, the movie coming up and all the things that go into making Jonathan, well Jonathan! But that is not all... Markwayne Mullen and...

The QNow - 576 - Bringing Sexy Back 11.11.2023

Election 2023 came and went, and we all learned that 2024 could be a bad year for being a republican. But that did not stop candidate Jenna Roberson from joining once again and bringing her female touch to the show!  With all the players jockeying for position, a few states had 2023 elections! Ohio decided to add Abortion and Marijuana to the rights that their citizens have....very LIBERAL OF THEM...

The QNow - 575 - Upcharge 04.11.2023

Well it has been a hell of a week in the world of politics and everything around it. Jenna Roberson joins back with the show to help Mark Bland and Jason Kull discuss what is going on.  First up Mark and the peeps discuss his amazing Cracker Barrel moment and how it showcases how the world is starting to fall apart. And why would a company take such a crazy stance that is obviously ludacris...but...

The QNow - 574 - The Real American Purge 28.10.2023

We had it wrong all along. It was never gonna be a Civil War. The country is too interconnected and the states are on top of each other. Can't draw a east/west line or any other at this point. So everyone will have to be fair game in the new Trump led war on voters/citizens. Which means it will be the Real American PURGE. That's what they are gearing up for.  Jenna Roberson returns to hang out wit...

The Qnow - 573 - One Wade or Another 21.10.2023

We are not a podcast. We are a real radio show on FOX News Radio and CBS Radio affiliates. We are the best St. Louis political minds, and the best liberal minded show in the entire midwest!  On this episode of The Qnow we welcome Pyrus Wade to the show to talk about his past, his upbringing in music and for him to play us some of his quality stuff...and he did not disappoint.   First up, the boys...

The QNow - 572 - You want fries with that 14.10.2023

We have made it to the finale of the Best TV Characters of all time!  Four men enter, one man leave! Who will reign supreme?  Andy Echele shows up to help us decide this Tournament of Pop Culture. Andy is a old warrior at these things, so he should easily be able to help us figure out the winner. First up we discuss Israel and Hamas and the war erupting for the 1000th time in the middle east. This...

The QNow - 571 - Blunt and Direct 07.10.2023

Jenna Roberson who is running for Missouri HD-63 based in St. Charles County, MO is the guest on this episode of The QNow.  First up, Mark and Jason introduce Jenna to the fans of The Qnow and discuss her upbringing in north county St. Louis and we find out that Mark and Jason are going to be going to the Field of nightmares Haunted Attraction at Brookdale farms in Eureka. This leads to Mark and J...

The QNow - 570 - Revenge is the Plan 30.09.2023

On this episode of the show we are back to our old normal ways and decided to talk some politics. Mark Bland and Jason Kull are noht here to entertain you for a bit.  First up, Trump is being ordered to dissolve his businesses and he is becoming unhinged it seems. Trump has gon eon record to state that he wants to imprison his rivals and anyone that he doesn't like, while charging them with trreas...

Episode 569 - How Dumb Can You Be 23.09.2023

Jason Kull is back and ready to discuss what has been happening in the world. First up we discuss Biden and this impeachment mess that is plaguing the congress in 2023. Next we discuss Trump and how he is his own worst enemy moving forward. Plus we look into how Trump went on Meet the Press and destroyed his only defense in the election fraud cases.  Then we turn our focus to the Tournament of Pop...

the Qnow - 568- The Wars of 2024 16.09.2023

Jason Kull is out sick and Matt Krueger jumps in to co-host the show...and boy is this a huge show!  First up...Mark has a few topics to discuss and the big one that everyone seems primed to talk about is Civil War and whether this is going to happen or not. But before that, We got an election that might set it off. If Trump wins we riot, if Trump loses they riot!  Sounds like war is going to happ...

The Qnow - 567 - The Syndicated Pariahs 09.09.2023

Well, well, well...It seems Mark and jason have been working hard and the show is showing the fruits of it's labor. People in other places wanna hear the show on their networks and we are happy to oblige. Jason Kull and Mark Bland start off discussing about Covid and how people are worried about new lockdowns that just not coming. A Maryland school had a small outbreak of third graders and as usua...

The Qnow - 566 - A Variety of Sports 02.09.2023

Brandon Saffel of the Variety Sports Network joins us on this episode of the The Qnow. Brandon dons his sports hat to discuss mnay topics. First up, Mark and Jason Kull have to lay the ground work out for the Liberals moving forward in the coming months and year for the 2024 election. Mark has seen some things that he wants the libs to change moving forward on their trek to the next election. He w...

The Qnow - 565 - Forced Attendance 21.08.2023

Mark and Jason are solo for this show  and because of the Nascar's being popular, the guys have a smaller show this week..but lets get to the goods. Trump has been indicted for a 4th time! This time in Georgia for Election interferrence in the 2020 election. It seems he did a lot of bad things and it's all falling down around him, Mark is confused at why he is still allowed to run for office in th...

The Qnow - 564 - Race and a River 12.08.2023

On this episode of the The Qnow, the guys are joined by STL radio personality and DJ, Sam Hood. Sam went by DJ Cub for many years in the St. Louis Scene and is now here to talk with Mark and Jason about life and politics in 2023.  First up, you couldn't escape it. There was a Riverboat Melee that happened in Montgomery, AL between white people and black people. The entire nation is talking about t...

The Qnow - 563 - Gettin Tha Shaft 05.08.2023

Donadl Trump is a problem. Jason Kull and Mark Bland are here to discuss the newest in what is the trend for summer 2023, Trump illegal moves coming back to bite him in the arse. And Mark and Jason are here for every detail that is coming out daily about this. Now the republicans are full out going after Hunter Biden (the son and not the president) because they are mad at him. Let them be. None of...

The QNow - 562 - Weekend Double Feature 29.07.2023

Another week and more things to discuss!  First up, it seems that the complaining about the age of these electors falls on deaf ears. Mitch McConnell who has been the focus of these age ideals found himself in a predicament this past week when he froze up at the podium and people were unsure what to think. Mitch ended up being fine but it was really odd and re-ignited this idea that there migh tne...

The Qnow - 561 - Try That on Our Show 22.07.2023

Drew Pinson is back to hang out with Mark and Jason and this time he brings some spicy music takes with him... First up, Mark and Jason welcome Drew back to the show and the gentlmen discuss how things been in the world of music on Drews podcast Notes & Letters. Drew then asks the guys what is the best cover song that they ever heard? And what was the worst cover song they have ever heard, convers...

The Q - 560 - Abuse Vs. Honesty 15.07.2023

Well Marcus Boston is back and just in time. Marcus is in and out of relationships, so he knows how things can go. Mark and Jason Kull are married and understand the depth of a serious relationship....So lets start there. Plus we have a special guest on the show! On this episode, Mark and the men discuss the Jonah hill situation. Jonah Hill was dating a woman named Sarah Brady seriously back in 20...

The Q - 559 - Choose Your Destiny 07.07.2023

Mark and Jay took a vacation from the radio station for a couple weeks and now they are back and a lot has happened in the world!  Mark and Jason discuss their fourth of July's and Mark discusses a situation where he had to deal with someone that was mad they were lighting off fireworks and it bothered their animals.  Mark and Jason discuss pecking orders of humans versus animals and whether this...

The Q - 558 - The US Draft 24.06.2023

With summer in full swing, there is no better time to bring on future hopefuls for the Missouri House than now. Ray Reed joins Mark Bland and Jason Kull on this episode of the show!  Ray Reed is running for 83rd House District in St. Louis after he was accosted and punched in the chest by a police officer in St. Louis County. Reed comes on the show to relay his story to everyone and try to bring a...

The Q - 557 - The Andorian Meme Consortium 17.06.2023

Do you like MEME's? What about Star Trek? Well then this episode is designed for you sorta!  This week on the show, Mark and Jason, welcome Niko Howard from the Andorian Memeing Consortium on Facebook. A group of 23,000 like minded Trekker's that enjoy a great Meme! And great meme's are what they design and sell to the world. We sit down with Niko and find out where this all comes from, and we dis...

The Q - 556 - Weird Dudes 10.06.2023

Chips and Salsa....Chips and Salsa....we will coe back to that!  Well it is TIME!!! WE have reached the finale of the BEST TEEN MOVIE of all TIME and bring this Tournament to a close. We had a blast working with everyone on this one and excited to welcome Matt Krueger back to help us choose the winner of the entire bracket! Jason Kull as usual plays the final determining factor but you will see wh...

the Q - 555 - Failure to Launch 27.05.2023

Failure seems to be the republican party's favorite thing to do in the world. Whether 2020, 2022 or potentially 2024...failing is what they do best.  Andy Echele makes his awaited return to the show just in time to sit down and discuss our friend Ron Desantis with Mark Bland and Jason Kull. Ron has decided to run for president and it was announced in a horribly glitchy and useless "twitter spaces"...

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