Silly Sunday!

About Silly Sunday!

Silly Sunday original live comedy broadcasts from 1980-84 on KQAL-FM, 89.5, Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota. Silly Sunday hosts included Brian Betsworth, Doug Dale, Joe Dale, Jeff "Good" Kuehl, and various funny friends. Silly Sunday was a staple of the KQAL-FM (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.kqal.org/winonas-radio-alternative/&ved=2ahUKEwiojvaU08GSAxU3F1kFHWF6AUEQy_kOegQIAhAB&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw3PGgLNbIq6EWr4gYIaKSRw&ust=1770356804479000) (89.5) schedule during the early 1980s, broadcasting from the campus of Winona State University. Here are some specific details regarding its run on the station: The Format: The show was a live comedy and "theatrical" broadcast that featured sketches, improv, and comedic music, often performed by students and local personalities. The Era: It coincided with a major expansion for KQAL, which was placed under the newly created Mass Communication Department in 1980 and increased its power to 1,100 watts in 1981, allowing the "silliness" to reach a wider audience across southeastern Minnesota. • • Legacy: While the specific show ended in 1984, its spirit of showcasing local performance lives on through current KQAL programming like The Live Feed (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.kqal.org/on-air-programming/original-programming/&ved=2ahUKEwiojvaU08GSAxU3F1kFHWF6AUEQy_kOegQIBBAD&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw3PGgLNbIq6EWr4gYIaKSRw&ust=1770356804479000), which continues to feature live music, comedians, and actors. "Silly Sunday" was a comedy and variety radio program on KQAL 89.5 FM at Winona State University during the early 1980s. The show was known for its "crazy" and humorous atmosphere, featuring live comedy broadcasts and party-themed programs. Key Details of "Silly Sunday" Era: The show was active in the early 1980s, with notable archived broadcasts from 1981 and 1982. Host Lineup: Frequent co-hosts included Brian Betsworth, Doug Dale, and Joe Dale, often joined by a rotating cast of "funny friends". Format: It was a "retro radio" live comedy show that featured shenanigans, humor, and music, serving as a creative outlet for students during the station's transition to the WSU Mass Communication Department. Legacy: Modern listeners and alumni can still access recordings of these historic broadcasts, such as the "Silly Sunday Party Show" and the "Silly Sunday Anniversary Show," via https://rss.com/podcasts/silly-sunday/ (https://rss.com/podcasts/silly-sunday/) While "Silly Sunday" is no longer part of the regular on-air schedule (https://www.kqal.org/on-air-programming/), KQAL continues its tradition of student-led creativity through current programs like "The Rock Pile" and "The Live Feed". You can listen to full archived episodes of the original 1980s comedy broadcasts on the Silly Sunday Podcast page

Publisher

Brian Betsworth

Category

arts · comedy

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Feb 2026

Latest episode

4 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Apr 2026

   Wacky Wednesday

   Doug and Joe Dale hijack KQAL on a Wednesday to air a "special edition" of Silly Sunday?

2. 

   4 Apr 2026

   Spring Cleaning

   Silly Sunday celebrates Spring by cleaning out the closets and archives to create a corucopia of Spring silliness on Joe's birthday. With your hosts, Brian Betsworth and Joe Dale.

3. 

   20 Feb 2026

   Silly Nunday

   Sunday nonsense from sisters and brothers.... with Brian and Joe.

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.