For nearly 25 Years… Fish has called Wisconsin, HOME. Over all of those years, he’s amassed a pretty big group of friends. From all of his local co-conspirators, to his Nashville connections, and all of the artists & bands he’s added to his tackle box. HA! get it?!? tackle box?!? you know… cuz they call him FISH?!?! ok. sorry. Join Fish (and his friends) every weekday morning on KQ98. Start the day with 3 Nugs; three daily inside-scoop artist nuggets, crazy stories, and/or the latest dirt on who/what and when. Get local justice every Tuesday & Thursday with Country Courthouse. Think The People’s Court. Only slightly rednecky-er. (it is too a word. look it up.) Elizabeth Mary helps to keep him in line, Jen keeps you up to date with news-n-stuff, and every Monday, Jake the Trainer checks-in to help keep you healthy, motivated, and even well fed with weekly recipes for the whole fam’ Traci Lee, and Cailynn round out the show with all things lifestyle, and of course… all things Nashville Go ahead. Give it a listen, or join in absolutely anywhere streaming on the KQ98 app.   Want more?  Go HERE:  Fish With Friends

Hey, it’s Phil Tripper.  I was born and raised just across the river from the studios in La Crescent, MN. Some of my first memories of radio were the throwback sounds of The Eagle KQEG and Keith and Sam in the morning on Z93. My first deep dives into country music probably came from lazy afternoons watching CMT in the 90s and backwoods bonfire parties in the wilds of southeast Minnesota as a teenager. You’ve got Tripper questions, I’ve got Tripper answers: Favorite food: Pizza…all of it. Anytime, anywhere, any style Favorite game: Trivial Pursuit – mix n match editions style with house rules Favorite movie: There Will Be Blood. Daniel Day-Lewis is the Michael Jordan of actors Beatles or Stones?: Beatles all day Waylon or Willie?: Waylon Scotch or Bourbon? Bourbon. ‘Murica! Best Season? Fall. For the light jacket styles and the candles Funniest Person on the Planet? Larry David as long as he is alive. Spirit Animal: Probably Marc Maron Worst Interview: That time I accidentally harassed Lauren Alaina about a flubbed National Anthem performance. Sorry Lauren! Best Concert Memory: Too many…but kissing a stranger at a LaCrosse Center Motley Crue concert in 2005 felt appropriate for the vibe. When in Rome, ya know? Hobbies: Collecting Vinyl records and figuring out how I’ll eat because I spent all my money on records. Also Bourbon. Hidden talent: Talking on the radio. Get it… the talent is still “hidden” Dog or cat: I’ve entered the realm of Cat Dad. Eddi and Greg are my cat bros. (they are actual blood brothers) Guilty pleasure: Ken Burns documentaries on PBS and Antiques Road show If your life had narration, who would be the voice: Macho Man Randy Savage... OOooohh YEEEEAaaaahhh! Hot Take? Comic book universe movies are ruining everything. Also, everyone likes Bro Country after 5 Busch Lattes

... Hey! It's Jesse, afternoons on KQ98. Even though I've spent most of my radio career in pop music, I'm a little more country than I've let on. Grew up on a cattle farm in rural Minnesota. Spent hours in the car with my dad listening to 90's country radio and heck, was even a member of a 4H Club for many years. I'm a live music fanatic and there's a better than good chance you'll see me at the next country show that rolls through town. Favorite food: Bacon cheeseburgers. You got a favorite? I'll try it Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski Best Country Concert? That's a tough one. I'll list my top 5 in no particular order: Zach Bryan at Summerfest 2023, Turnpike Troubadours in Oshkosh 2024, Eric Church in Milwaukee 2019, Garth Brooks at US Bank Stadium 2018, Muscadine Bloodline at First Avenue 2025 Hobbies: I collect iPods. I just think they're neat. TikTok :  @kq98_jesse BlueSky :  kq98jesse.bsky.social Instagram :  @kq98Jesse -J

Over the last decade, Elaina has become one of the biggest presences in Country radio, bringing Nashville to her audiences across the country and internationally. As host of the Westwood One nationally syndicated Country radio program, Nights With Elaina, she was heard in markets across the U.S. and was honored for her work with four Gracie Awards and an ACM Award. She was also nominated for a CMA Award. Elaina is also widely known as the voice of the ACM Awards, People’s Choice Country Awards, ACM Honors, and the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s Gracie Awards and works closely with the Country Radio Seminar moderating panels and hosting.

For nearly 25 Years… Fish has called Wisconsin, HOME. Over all of those years, he’s amassed a pretty big group of friends. From all of his local co-conspirators, to his Nashville connections, and all of the artists & bands he’s added to his tackle box. HA! get it?!? tackle box?!? you know… cuz they call him FISH?!?! ok. sorry. Join Fish (and his friends) every weekday morning on KQ98. Start the day with 3 Nugs; three daily inside-scoop artist nuggets, crazy stories, and/or the latest dirt on who/what and when. Get local justice every Tuesday & Thursday with Country Courthouse. Think The People’s Court. Only slightly rednecky-er. (it is too a word. look it up.) Elizabeth Mary helps to keep him in line, Jen keeps you up to date with news-n-stuff, and every Monday, Jake the Trainer checks-in to help keep you healthy, motivated, and even well fed with weekly recipes for the whole fam’ Traci Lee, and Cailynn round out the show with all things lifestyle, and of course… all things Nashville Go ahead. Give it a listen, or join in absolutely anywhere streaming on the KQ98 app.   Want more?  Go HERE:  Fish With Friends

Hey, it’s Phil Tripper.  I was born and raised just across the river from the studios in La Crescent, MN. Some of my first memories of radio were the throwback sounds of The Eagle KQEG and Keith and Sam in the morning on Z93. My first deep dives into country music probably came from lazy afternoons watching CMT in the 90s and backwoods bonfire parties in the wilds of southeast Minnesota as a teenager. You’ve got Tripper questions, I’ve got Tripper answers: Favorite food: Pizza…all of it. Anytime, anywhere, any style Favorite game: Trivial Pursuit – mix n match editions style with house rules Favorite movie: There Will Be Blood. Daniel Day-Lewis is the Michael Jordan of actors Beatles or Stones?: Beatles all day Waylon or Willie?: Waylon Scotch or Bourbon? Bourbon. ‘Murica! Best Season? Fall. For the light jacket styles and the candles Funniest Person on the Planet? Larry David as long as he is alive. Spirit Animal: Probably Marc Maron Worst Interview: That time I accidentally harassed Lauren Alaina about a flubbed National Anthem performance. Sorry Lauren! Best Concert Memory: Too many…but kissing a stranger at a LaCrosse Center Motley Crue concert in 2005 felt appropriate for the vibe. When in Rome, ya know? Hobbies: Collecting Vinyl records and figuring out how I’ll eat because I spent all my money on records. Also Bourbon. Hidden talent: Talking on the radio. Get it… the talent is still “hidden” Dog or cat: I’ve entered the realm of Cat Dad. Eddi and Greg are my cat bros. (they are actual blood brothers) Guilty pleasure: Ken Burns documentaries on PBS and Antiques Road show If your life had narration, who would be the voice: Macho Man Randy Savage... OOooohh YEEEEAaaaahhh! Hot Take? Comic book universe movies are ruining everything. Also, everyone likes Bro Country after 5 Busch Lattes

... Hey! It's Jesse, afternoons on KQ98. Even though I've spent most of my radio career in pop music, I'm a little more country than I've let on. Grew up on a cattle farm in rural Minnesota. Spent hours in the car with my dad listening to 90's country radio and heck, was even a member of a 4H Club for many years. I'm a live music fanatic and there's a better than good chance you'll see me at the next country show that rolls through town. Favorite food: Bacon cheeseburgers. You got a favorite? I'll try it Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski Best Country Concert? That's a tough one. I'll list my top 5 in no particular order: Zach Bryan at Summerfest 2023, Turnpike Troubadours in Oshkosh 2024, Eric Church in Milwaukee 2019, Garth Brooks at US Bank Stadium 2018, Muscadine Bloodline at First Avenue 2025 Hobbies: I collect iPods. I just think they're neat. TikTok :  @kq98_jesse BlueSky :  kq98jesse.bsky.social Instagram :  @kq98Jesse -J

Over the last decade, Elaina has become one of the biggest presences in Country radio, bringing Nashville to her audiences across the country and internationally. As host of the Westwood One nationally syndicated Country radio program, Nights With Elaina, she was heard in markets across the U.S. and was honored for her work with four Gracie Awards and an ACM Award. She was also nominated for a CMA Award. Elaina is also widely known as the voice of the ACM Awards, People’s Choice Country Awards, ACM Honors, and the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s Gracie Awards and works closely with the Country Radio Seminar moderating panels and hosting.

For nearly 25 Years… Fish has called Wisconsin, HOME. Over all of those years, he’s amassed a pretty big group of friends. From all of his local co-conspirators, to his Nashville connections, and all of the artists & bands he’s added to his tackle box. HA! get it?!? tackle box?!? you know… cuz they call him FISH?!?! ok. sorry. Join Fish (and his friends) every weekday morning on KQ98. Start the day with 3 Nugs; three daily inside-scoop artist nuggets, crazy stories, and/or the latest dirt on who/what and when. Get local justice every Tuesday & Thursday with Country Courthouse. Think The People’s Court. Only slightly rednecky-er. (it is too a word. look it up.) Elizabeth Mary helps to keep him in line, Jen keeps you up to date with news-n-stuff, and every Monday, Jake the Trainer checks-in to help keep you healthy, motivated, and even well fed with weekly recipes for the whole fam’ Traci Lee, and Cailynn round out the show with all things lifestyle, and of course… all things Nashville Go ahead. Give it a listen, or join in absolutely anywhere streaming on the KQ98 app.   Want more?  Go HERE:  Fish With Friends

Hey, it’s Phil Tripper.  I was born and raised just across the river from the studios in La Crescent, MN. Some of my first memories of radio were the throwback sounds of The Eagle KQEG and Keith and Sam in the morning on Z93. My first deep dives into country music probably came from lazy afternoons watching CMT in the 90s and backwoods bonfire parties in the wilds of southeast Minnesota as a teenager. You’ve got Tripper questions, I’ve got Tripper answers: Favorite food: Pizza…all of it. Anytime, anywhere, any style Favorite game: Trivial Pursuit – mix n match editions style with house rules Favorite movie: There Will Be Blood. Daniel Day-Lewis is the Michael Jordan of actors Beatles or Stones?: Beatles all day Waylon or Willie?: Waylon Scotch or Bourbon? Bourbon. ‘Murica! Best Season? Fall. For the light jacket styles and the candles Funniest Person on the Planet? Larry David as long as he is alive. Spirit Animal: Probably Marc Maron Worst Interview: That time I accidentally harassed Lauren Alaina about a flubbed National Anthem performance. Sorry Lauren! Best Concert Memory: Too many…but kissing a stranger at a LaCrosse Center Motley Crue concert in 2005 felt appropriate for the vibe. When in Rome, ya know? Hobbies: Collecting Vinyl records and figuring out how I’ll eat because I spent all my money on records. Also Bourbon. Hidden talent: Talking on the radio. Get it… the talent is still “hidden” Dog or cat: I’ve entered the realm of Cat Dad. Eddi and Greg are my cat bros. (they are actual blood brothers) Guilty pleasure: Ken Burns documentaries on PBS and Antiques Road show If your life had narration, who would be the voice: Macho Man Randy Savage... OOooohh YEEEEAaaaahhh! Hot Take? Comic book universe movies are ruining everything. Also, everyone likes Bro Country after 5 Busch Lattes

... Hey! It's Jesse, afternoons on KQ98. Even though I've spent most of my radio career in pop music, I'm a little more country than I've let on. Grew up on a cattle farm in rural Minnesota. Spent hours in the car with my dad listening to 90's country radio and heck, was even a member of a 4H Club for many years. I'm a live music fanatic and there's a better than good chance you'll see me at the next country show that rolls through town. Favorite food: Bacon cheeseburgers. You got a favorite? I'll try it Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski Best Country Concert? That's a tough one. I'll list my top 5 in no particular order: Zach Bryan at Summerfest 2023, Turnpike Troubadours in Oshkosh 2024, Eric Church in Milwaukee 2019, Garth Brooks at US Bank Stadium 2018, Muscadine Bloodline at First Avenue 2025 Hobbies: I collect iPods. I just think they're neat. TikTok :  @kq98_jesse BlueSky :  kq98jesse.bsky.social Instagram :  @kq98Jesse -J

Over the last decade, Elaina has become one of the biggest presences in Country radio, bringing Nashville to her audiences across the country and internationally. As host of the Westwood One nationally syndicated Country radio program, Nights With Elaina, she was heard in markets across the U.S. and was honored for her work with four Gracie Awards and an ACM Award. She was also nominated for a CMA Award. Elaina is also widely known as the voice of the ACM Awards, People’s Choice Country Awards, ACM Honors, and the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s Gracie Awards and works closely with the Country Radio Seminar moderating panels and hosting.

For nearly 25 Years… Fish has called Wisconsin, HOME. Over all of those years, he’s amassed a pretty big group of friends. From all of his local co-conspirators, to his Nashville connections, and all of the artists & bands he’s added to his tackle box. HA! get it?!? tackle box?!? you know… cuz they call him FISH?!?! ok. sorry. Join Fish (and his friends) every weekday morning on KQ98. Start the day with 3 Nugs; three daily inside-scoop artist nuggets, crazy stories, and/or the latest dirt on who/what and when. Get local justice every Tuesday & Thursday with Country Courthouse. Think The People’s Court. Only slightly rednecky-er. (it is too a word. look it up.) Elizabeth Mary helps to keep him in line, Jen keeps you up to date with news-n-stuff, and every Monday, Jake the Trainer checks-in to help keep you healthy, motivated, and even well fed with weekly recipes for the whole fam’ Traci Lee, and Cailynn round out the show with all things lifestyle, and of course… all things Nashville Go ahead. Give it a listen, or join in absolutely anywhere streaming on the KQ98 app.   Want more?  Go HERE:  Fish With Friends

Hey, it’s Phil Tripper.  I was born and raised just across the river from the studios in La Crescent, MN. Some of my first memories of radio were the throwback sounds of The Eagle KQEG and Keith and Sam in the morning on Z93. My first deep dives into country music probably came from lazy afternoons watching CMT in the 90s and backwoods bonfire parties in the wilds of southeast Minnesota as a teenager. You’ve got Tripper questions, I’ve got Tripper answers: Favorite food: Pizza…all of it. Anytime, anywhere, any style Favorite game: Trivial Pursuit – mix n match editions style with house rules Favorite movie: There Will Be Blood. Daniel Day-Lewis is the Michael Jordan of actors Beatles or Stones?: Beatles all day Waylon or Willie?: Waylon Scotch or Bourbon? Bourbon. ‘Murica! Best Season? Fall. For the light jacket styles and the candles Funniest Person on the Planet? Larry David as long as he is alive. Spirit Animal: Probably Marc Maron Worst Interview: That time I accidentally harassed Lauren Alaina about a flubbed National Anthem performance. Sorry Lauren! Best Concert Memory: Too many…but kissing a stranger at a LaCrosse Center Motley Crue concert in 2005 felt appropriate for the vibe. When in Rome, ya know? Hobbies: Collecting Vinyl records and figuring out how I’ll eat because I spent all my money on records. Also Bourbon. Hidden talent: Talking on the radio. Get it… the talent is still “hidden” Dog or cat: I’ve entered the realm of Cat Dad. Eddi and Greg are my cat bros. (they are actual blood brothers) Guilty pleasure: Ken Burns documentaries on PBS and Antiques Road show If your life had narration, who would be the voice: Macho Man Randy Savage... OOooohh YEEEEAaaaahhh! Hot Take? Comic book universe movies are ruining everything. Also, everyone likes Bro Country after 5 Busch Lattes

... Hey! It's Jesse, afternoons on KQ98. Even though I've spent most of my radio career in pop music, I'm a little more country than I've let on. Grew up on a cattle farm in rural Minnesota. Spent hours in the car with my dad listening to 90's country radio and heck, was even a member of a 4H Club for many years. I'm a live music fanatic and there's a better than good chance you'll see me at the next country show that rolls through town. Favorite food: Bacon cheeseburgers. You got a favorite? I'll try it Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski Best Country Concert? That's a tough one. I'll list my top 5 in no particular order: Zach Bryan at Summerfest 2023, Turnpike Troubadours in Oshkosh 2024, Eric Church in Milwaukee 2019, Garth Brooks at US Bank Stadium 2018, Muscadine Bloodline at First Avenue 2025 Hobbies: I collect iPods. I just think they're neat. TikTok :  @kq98_jesse BlueSky :  kq98jesse.bsky.social Instagram :  @kq98Jesse -J

Over the last decade, Elaina has become one of the biggest presences in Country radio, bringing Nashville to her audiences across the country and internationally. As host of the Westwood One nationally syndicated Country radio program, Nights With Elaina, she was heard in markets across the U.S. and was honored for her work with four Gracie Awards and an ACM Award. She was also nominated for a CMA Award. Elaina is also widely known as the voice of the ACM Awards, People’s Choice Country Awards, ACM Honors, and the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s Gracie Awards and works closely with the Country Radio Seminar moderating panels and hosting.

For nearly 25 Years… Fish has called Wisconsin, HOME. Over all of those years, he’s amassed a pretty big group of friends. From all of his local co-conspirators, to his Nashville connections, and all of the artists & bands he’s added to his tackle box. HA! get it?!? tackle box?!? you know… cuz they call him FISH?!?! ok. sorry. Join Fish (and his friends) every weekday morning on KQ98. Start the day with 3 Nugs; three daily inside-scoop artist nuggets, crazy stories, and/or the latest dirt on who/what and when. Get local justice every Tuesday & Thursday with Country Courthouse. Think The People’s Court. Only slightly rednecky-er. (it is too a word. look it up.) Elizabeth Mary helps to keep him in line, Jen keeps you up to date with news-n-stuff, and every Monday, Jake the Trainer checks-in to help keep you healthy, motivated, and even well fed with weekly recipes for the whole fam’ Traci Lee, and Cailynn round out the show with all things lifestyle, and of course… all things Nashville Go ahead. Give it a listen, or join in absolutely anywhere streaming on the KQ98 app.   Want more?  Go HERE:  Fish With Friends

Hey, it’s Phil Tripper.  I was born and raised just across the river from the studios in La Crescent, MN. Some of my first memories of radio were the throwback sounds of The Eagle KQEG and Keith and Sam in the morning on Z93. My first deep dives into country music probably came from lazy afternoons watching CMT in the 90s and backwoods bonfire parties in the wilds of southeast Minnesota as a teenager. You’ve got Tripper questions, I’ve got Tripper answers: Favorite food: Pizza…all of it. Anytime, anywhere, any style Favorite game: Trivial Pursuit – mix n match editions style with house rules Favorite movie: There Will Be Blood. Daniel Day-Lewis is the Michael Jordan of actors Beatles or Stones?: Beatles all day Waylon or Willie?: Waylon Scotch or Bourbon? Bourbon. ‘Murica! Best Season? Fall. For the light jacket styles and the candles Funniest Person on the Planet? Larry David as long as he is alive. Spirit Animal: Probably Marc Maron Worst Interview: That time I accidentally harassed Lauren Alaina about a flubbed National Anthem performance. Sorry Lauren! Best Concert Memory: Too many…but kissing a stranger at a LaCrosse Center Motley Crue concert in 2005 felt appropriate for the vibe. When in Rome, ya know? Hobbies: Collecting Vinyl records and figuring out how I’ll eat because I spent all my money on records. Also Bourbon. Hidden talent: Talking on the radio. Get it… the talent is still “hidden” Dog or cat: I’ve entered the realm of Cat Dad. Eddi and Greg are my cat bros. (they are actual blood brothers) Guilty pleasure: Ken Burns documentaries on PBS and Antiques Road show If your life had narration, who would be the voice: Macho Man Randy Savage... OOooohh YEEEEAaaaahhh! Hot Take? Comic book universe movies are ruining everything. Also, everyone likes Bro Country after 5 Busch Lattes

... Hey! It's Jesse, afternoons on KQ98. Even though I've spent most of my radio career in pop music, I'm a little more country than I've let on. Grew up on a cattle farm in rural Minnesota. Spent hours in the car with my dad listening to 90's country radio and heck, was even a member of a 4H Club for many years. I'm a live music fanatic and there's a better than good chance you'll see me at the next country show that rolls through town. Favorite food: Bacon cheeseburgers. You got a favorite? I'll try it Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski Best Country Concert? That's a tough one. I'll list my top 5 in no particular order: Zach Bryan at Summerfest 2023, Turnpike Troubadours in Oshkosh 2024, Eric Church in Milwaukee 2019, Garth Brooks at US Bank Stadium 2018, Muscadine Bloodline at First Avenue 2025 Hobbies: I collect iPods. I just think they're neat. TikTok :  @kq98_jesse BlueSky :  kq98jesse.bsky.social Instagram :  @kq98Jesse -J

Over the last decade, Elaina has become one of the biggest presences in Country radio, bringing Nashville to her audiences across the country and internationally. As host of the Westwood One nationally syndicated Country radio program, Nights With Elaina, she was heard in markets across the U.S. and was honored for her work with four Gracie Awards and an ACM Award. She was also nominated for a CMA Award. Elaina is also widely known as the voice of the ACM Awards, People’s Choice Country Awards, ACM Honors, and the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s Gracie Awards and works closely with the Country Radio Seminar moderating panels and hosting.