Quaid

Quaid is Brand Manager and Morning Show co-host for 97.9 KICK-FM. He has worked in radio for almost 30 years, with KICK-FM being his 10th station and 3rd country station. Quaid has lived and worked in Quincy radio for over 20 years, hosting morning shows and several local political talk shows. Married for over 30 years (Qwife) with two sons (Quidlet and Quididdle). An avid baseball fan from Edwardsville, Il. Quaid has been a Cardinal fan for as long as he can remember: He has an extensive collection of music insisting on hard copies of music, books, and video. He has won awards from the Missouri Broadcasters Association and the Illinois Silver Domes. Quaid has developed a fondness for soccer and he loves theology and studying his bible.

Which Chiefs Jersey are Missouri Fans Wearing?

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a golden era. The Chiefs have been to four of the last five Super Bowls winning three. They are on a quest for an NFL previously unachieved third Super Bowl victory in a row. It’s a magical time to be a Chiefs fan. Y...

#6 Mizzou Welcomes #24 Boston College

The eyes of college football will be turned toward Columbia, Mo. Saturday to see the sixth ranked Tigers host the twenty fourth ranked Boston College Eagles. A win for the Tigers builds confidence heading toward the SEC schedule. A BC win and the Eagles step squarely into the national spotlight as they have already defeated previously tenth ranked and traditional ACC power Florida St...

Are These Monsters of Legend Still Lurking in Missouri & Illinois

The history of Illinois and Missouri includes haunting stories of creatures that defy quick answers. Lurking in the back of our memories are generational tales from family, friends, and friends of friends and in some cases even media reports (before the internet)...

Hannibal Pirates Visit Troy Buchanan Missouri Football Friday

The 1-1 Hannibal Pirates, coming off a confidence building win on the road last week 57-8 over Lutheran St. Charles head to Troy Mo. this week against the Troy Buchanan Trojans. Troy Buchanan comes in at 2-0 following dominant wins over Ladue 48-20 and O’Fallon (IL) 55-20. T...

Do you have enough denim for fall?

Denim as far as the eye can see. Every surface that could conceivably be covered by denim is being covered by denim this fall. Not just jeans and jackets. Shirts, hats, vests, purses, dresses, backpacks, skirts, lamp shades (???), there's a world of denim out there...

Why Should You Have Hard Copies?

We live in an era of convenience and availability when it comes to intellectual properties. Books, movies, albums, video games are readily available for a subscription fee, but is that reliable long term? With streaming platforms that make different media available digitally looking to grow beyond the tiered subscription methods don’t be surprised when they find ways to increase revenue at the cos

Are Missouri Voters Ready to Bet on Sports?

This November voters in the Show-me state will get to weigh in on whether or not they want to place bets on sporting events in state. Currently Missourians have to go to neighboring states Illinois, Iowa and Kansas to legally place bets. Amendment 2 on the ballot would make it legal to place wagers on sporting events at casinos or on sporting apps within the Missouri state borders...

Country Music Shut Out of the Super Bowl Halftime Show (again)

The announcement came over the weekend that Kendrick Lamar would be the performer for the Super-bowl 59 halftime show coming up in Feb 2025. Every year artists show up and dazzle and every year country music gets passed by with many lamenting a missed opportunity...

Get Ready For Some Missouri and Illinois Fall Sipping!

With temperatures starting to cool it’s time to peek ahead at some tasty fall mixed drinks to make the season more flavorful. Who knows, you may find a new autumn favorite. Transistioning into fall doesn't mean you leave flavor behind, you just switch it up from lighter fruit flavors to cozier palates of taste. Y...

#9 Missouri Tigers host Buffalo Bulls

The ninth ranked Missouri Tigers welcome The University of Buffalo Bulls to Faurot field Saturday night. Buffalo comes in at 1-0 after beating Lafayette 30-13. The Bulls from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) with an interesting combo on offense and defense...