Relevant or Irrelevant

In this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world.For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities. Now, we're bringing it here to make listening easier than ever!

Relevant or Irrelevant is a history podcast hosted by KALA-FM, with 644 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

KALA-FM hosts Relevant or Irrelevant, a history show with 644 episodes published.

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  Episode #675

  Ambrose Of Milan

  Sep 4, 202630 minS20

  Dr. Ethan Gannaway, professor of history, and The Rev. Robert "Bud" Grant, professor of theology, both from St. Ambrose University, join the "ROI" team to discuss Ambrose Of Milan. The host for the 675th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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!

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  Episode #674

  BONUS: The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival

  Aug 28, 202611 minS20

  BONUS DISCUSSION: Hal Smith, musician, faculty member of The New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp, and Advisory Board Member Of The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Bix and the festival. The host for the 674th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin and John Kealey. 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!

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  Episode #674

  The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival

  Aug 28, 202629 minS20

  Hal Smith, musician, faculty member of The New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp, and Advisory Board Member Of The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Bix and the festival. The host for the 674th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin and John Kealey. 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!

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  Episode #673

  How Did The DJ Get To The Quad Cities?

  Aug 21, 202628 minS20

  Jason Stuart, talented musician and longtime DJ with KALA-FM at St. Ambrose University, joins the "ROI" panelists to tell a bit about how he ended up in the Quad Cities. The host for the 673rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin and John Kealey. 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!

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  Episode #673

  BONUS: How Did The DJ Get To The Quad Cities?

  Aug 21, 202614 minS20

  BONUS DISCUSSION: Jason Stuart, talented musician and longtime DJ with KALA-FM at St. Ambrose University, joins the "ROI" panelists to tell a bit about how he ended up in the Quad Cities. The host for the 673rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin and John Kealey. 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!

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