The Cardiac Bears did it again. As they move onto round two of the playoffs, they send their rivals, the Green Bay Packers, back to the offseason training.
After discovering The Hold Steady at Riot Fest, Logan Melia sits down with Craig Finn to discuss his new solo record Always Been, the evolution of narrative songwriting, and finding meaning in modern American life. From faith and mental health to baseball heartbreak, the conversation spans far beyond music.
Even after a valiant fourth quarter comeback, the Chicago Bears fell short of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Heading into the playoffs, they’ll once again face off against a bitter rival: the Green Bay Packers.
For nearly 40 years, Jhe Russell needed to be perfect. After all, his dance career demanded it. But when injuries and the chaos of life took him in a different direction, he found peace in a job he never expected.
KRUI is pretty special, not only do we like music, but we also enjoy other things! From movies, video games, a DJ set, and sports, here’s a list of some of our KRUI picks from all things media that we loved to see in 2025.
No. 23 Iowa closed the 2025 season with a statement win, knocking off No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl behind a clutch performance from senior quarterback Mark Gronowski. The victory snapped Iowa’s long skid against ranked opponents and served as a fitting sendoff for a senior class that chose loyalty and one last ride together.
A musical comedy that is darkly humorous, sometimes shocking, often times uncomfortable, and altogether unforgettable. Image via IMDB
Disney’s “Fantasia” is truly one of a kind, one of the best animated films ever made. (Image via IMDb)
There was a real party at Gabe’s on Saturday with Future Rock and the Tripp brothers putting on electric electronic acts that dazzled and gave the joint a bumping beat all night. (image via Mission Creek)
On Wednesday night I witnessed the most bizarre show I’ve ever attended with three performances of experimental electronic synth music. (image via Bandcamp)
A classic horror film that tells the tragic tale of a brilliant scientist and an unfortunate incident with a fledgling teleportation machine and a house fly. (image via Youtube)
The film is a great mixture of awkward, quaint comedy and quiet drama, featuring a stunning and unique performance from Peter Sellers in the leading role. (Image via IMDb.com)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is not your typical thrill of a Western flick. It’s a more mindful and very unique film, with the help of a star-studded cast. (image via adelphiposters)
A UFO comes to Earth in this 1951 science fiction drama, and its pilot has a startling message for mankind
The Sunshine Boys is a delightful comedy from 1975 with Walter Matthau and George Burns as two Vaudeville comedians reuniting for a television special.
Check out our review of Night at the Opera!
Bridge on the River Kwai is a different beast of a World War II film as it turns the tropes of grandeur on their heads. (via: Appalachian Theaters)
