Episodes

  • BONUS: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times
    Jun 27 2026

    BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Thomas Waters, lecturer in history at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times.

    The host for the 666th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.

    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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    14 mins
  • Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times
    Jun 27 2026

    Dr. Thomas Waters, lecturer in history at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times.

    The host for the 666th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.

    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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    29 mins
  • We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life
    Jun 20 2026

    Dr. Joanna Masel, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at The University Of Arizona, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life."

    The host for the 665th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.

    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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    30 mins
  • BONUS: We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life
    Jun 20 2026

    BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Joanna Masel, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at The University Of Arizona, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life."

    The host for the 665th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.

    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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    15 mins
  • BONUS: Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times
    Jun 12 2026

    BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Olivia Swarthout joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists for episode 664 to discuss her book: Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times.

    The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.

    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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    11 mins
  • Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times
    Jun 12 2026

    Author Olivia Swarthout joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists for episode 664 to discuss her book: Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times.

    The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.

    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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    30 mins
  • BONUS: The Happy Belgian Band
    Jun 5 2026

    BONUS DISCUSSION: Jim Van Speybroeck, musician and professor emeritus from The College Of Business at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins his sons Chris and Mike Van Speybroeck, for "ROI" episode 663 to discuss The Happy Belgian Band.

    The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.

    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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    13 mins
  • The Happy Belgian Band
    Jun 5 2026

    Jim Van Speybroeck, musician and professor emeritus from The College Of Business at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins his sons Chris and Mike Van Speybroeck, for "ROI" episode 663 to discuss The Happy Belgian Band.

    The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.

    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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    31 mins