It’s an interesting and wide-ranging discussion with Neil Anderson, State Senator for the 36th District of Illinois, which includes the Quad-Cities. In his first time on the show, Neil discusses and debates a variety of topics with show host, Sean Leary, including gun control, fiduciary policies, legalization of marijuana and more. We also discuss the current state of business and taxes in the Quad-Cities and what to expect in the future as new policies come into place. It’s a lively and engaging discussion, and we hope you enjoy it! Other Episodes ... Read More

Many famous directors have gotten their start in music videos or had them on their resume, and Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the local masterminds behind such hits as “A Quiet Place” and “Haunt” are no different. Back in 2012, the duo filmed a video for Vanaprasta’s song “Self Indulgent Feeling,” which features several local landmarks and actors, including Ragged Records and area actors Justin Marxen, Shane Simmons, Travis Shepherd and Scott Morschhauser. Check it out here:  Read More

Twin Peaks brings the coffee and pie to town, the river gets rocked in Muscatine, Riverssance rolls with an artsy touch of class in the village, and a whole lot more is shakin’ (RIP Eddie Money!) in this week’s Weekend! Other Episodes May 16, 2024 Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – May 16th, 2024 Tropical Fish swim into town,... Read More

Two of the more ambitious and promising projects Scott Beck and Bryan Woods embarked upon before hitting it big with “A Quiet Place” and “Haunt” were “Nightlight” and “Spread.” “Spread” was a proposed series for MTV which involved a deadly virus overtaking the world in apocalyptic fashion. It featured local actor Justin Marxen, who also starred in a number of their earlier films and stars in the new “Haunt.” You can check out a couple of the promos for “Spread” here:   “Nightlight” was a found footage... Read More

The King is returning to the building. Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island is pleased to welcome back Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band in HOW GREAT THOU ART – THE GOSPEL MUSIC OF ELVIS PRESLEY for two performances on October 3. Door times for the October 3 evening performance are 5:45, buffet from 6 to 7 and concert at 7:15 p.m. Tickets for the evening show are $54.60. Doors open for the matinee performance at 11:45, with a plated lunch from 12 to 12:45 and concert at 1 p.m. Tickets for the matinee performances are $48.83 per person. Tickets for either show may be purchased... Read More

Mike Rankins is putting the pep back in Pac Man, the thrills into Evel Knievel’s pinball machine and the spring back in Mario’s step. That’s because the Muscatine-born-and-raised 46-year-old is the mastermind behind The Land of Oz Arcade Restoration, 801 Oregon Street, Muscatine, a business dedicated to repairing any and all arcade games, personal video games, electronics and more. Rankins has been restoring video games and related ilk for over 25 years, mostly as a hobby, but after repairing over 200 games over the Christmas season two years ago and continuing to rake in the pixels, he decided... Read More

The leaves are starting to drop from the trees and the artists are starting to drop into area schools as Quad City Arts’ fall visiting artists series kicks off this week! Quad City Arts opens its 46th Visiting Artist Series started this week with residencies by bluegrass and chamber ensembles. Andrew Collins Trio, a bluegrass trio from Toronto, Canada, will give 14 outreach performances for schools and community sites Sept. 16-20. The trio showcases a collision of folk, new acoustic roots, chambergrass and jazz. Collins is a prolific, robust performer – comfortable on mandolin, fiddle,... Read More

It’s a fun, funny and wide-ranging discussion with Devin Alexander and Adam Wesconsin of the local alternative rock band Giallows about various entertainment topics as well as the band’s origin, influences and upcoming gigs and projects, as well as what happens when you look into a toilet and see a human finger. Lots of important information. And you can find it all here on QCUNCUT! Other Episodes ... Read More

The awards keep rolling in for Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the former Quad-Cities filmmakers who scored a huge hit with “A Quiet Place,” and have a new film, “Haunt,” in theaters. The duo won two awards, for Best Horror Release and Best Screenplay, for “A Quiet Place” at the Saturn Awards Monday in Hollywood. The pair’s acceptance speech for Best Screenplay can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/beckandwoods/videos/543914246377367/?q=beck%2Fwoods&epa=SEARCH_BOX    Read More

FINALLY, after many, many attempts, someone from Davenport city government, in this case second ward alderman Maria Dickmann, has agreed to appear on our podcast to discuss the downtown flooding, business impact and various other city issues. In addition, Dickmann addresses various other issues including how she’s followed through on her initial goals and platforms, the complex story of what’s going on with the Davenport Civil Rights commission, and more. Other Episodes ... Read More