The Downright Upright Show with Philip Anthony

The Downright Upright Show with Philip Anthony

Join host Philip Anthony for interviews, commentary and entertainment! Listen Saturdays from 5-6 PM on AM950 or anytime on your favorite podcast app!

Episodes

The Matt McNeil Show – July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026 • 88 mins
Philip Anthony and Austin fill in for Matt. Trump plans address on “election security”; Matt from Downright Upright calls into the show; fallout from Lindsey Graham’s death; E. Jean Carroll receives money from Trump judgment; wildfire smoke; stomach bug.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 176: Zack Randles Friedman, host of “Everything & Anything… and Bit Gay” and “Listen Up Girl” “

July 13, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by Zach Randles Friedman, the host of the podcasts “Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay” and “Listen Up Girl”. On this episode we discuss the challenges facing the LGBTQ community and other news.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 175: Live from Twin Cities Pride 2026

June 28, 2026 • 46 mins
Join Philip Anthony and the crew broadcasting live from the heart of the Twin Cities Pride celebration. We’re sitting down to talk about the power of community, the significance of showing up, and why being out and proud matters more than ever.
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The Matt McNeil Show – June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026 • 88 mins
Philip Anthony fills in for Matt today.Trump does a 180 on affordable housing, demanding the SAVE Act first; Refkecting Pool boondoggle; Mayor Mamdani; Pete Hegseth; Gordie Howe bridge; keeping Social Security solvent.
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The Matt McNeil Show – June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026 • 89 mins
Philip Anthony is in for Matt today. Philip welcomes Zach Randles-Friedman for a conversation to start the show; former California Governor Jerry Brown’s canoe theory; comparing the MOU to JCPOA deal; baseball talk; government attacks on perceived left-leaning media; SAVE Act and ICE at polls; America’s 250th birthday.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 174: Live from Golden Valley Pride 2026!

June 15, 2026 • 48 mins
Join Philip Anthony and the crew broadcasting live from the Golden Valley Pride festival. Philip sits down with board members Nick and Chris to chat about the importance of suburban pride events, finding community, and the impact of the current political landscape. Get ready to celebrate love, reflect on recent events, and look forward to…
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 173: Co-Host Show No. 26 with Austin and Jerome

June 8, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Jerome Evans, the executive director of One Voice Mixed Chorus and the host of Bottomless Coffee with Jerome (available on MCN6 Channel 6), for a heavy conversation about all the male bovine poo hitting the fan in this current political climate!
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 173: MN House Candidate Christos Jensen

June 1, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip Anthony was joined by Christos Jensen, who is running for Minnesota House seat in district 52A, which includes Eagan and other suburbs in the southeast metro.
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 172: Jim Pounds, Executive Producer and Co-Host of The Gaily Show

May 25, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by Jim Pounds, the executive producer and co-host of The Gaily Show on AM950. The Gaily Show airs Monday through Saturday at 2PM. Jim is also the executive producer of the podcast This Queer Book Saved My Life.
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 171: Caddy Frink and Molly Sinclair from Minnesota Recovery Connection

May 18, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by Caddy Frink and Molly Sinclair of Minnesota Recovery Connection. Caddy Frink (along with Cynthia Mungia) is also one of the hosts of the AM950 radio show, Redefining Recovery, A Recovery Revolution. Learn more about Minnesota Recovery Connection at: https://www.minnesotarecovery.org/
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 170: Fighting for Clean Water and Better Healthcare with Aaron Klemz

May 11, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony sits down with Aaron Klemz, a former educator and radio host turned candidate, to dig into the real issues that affect our daily lives in Minnesota. Aaron is running for MN State House in District 39A, which encompasses Fridley, Spring Lake Park and parts of Columbia Heights. They dive deep into why the…
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Downright Upright Show Ep. 169: Cohost Show No. 25

May 4, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt for a heavy conversation about all the proverbial “excrement” that the current administration is throwing at the fan!
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 168: Former Candidate for Minnesota State Representative, Brian Raines

April 27, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by former candidate for Minnesota State Representative, Brian Raines. On this episode we discuss the fire hose of news spewing from the White House and the Republican Party in general.
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 167: Director of Development & Communications at OutFront Minnesota, Seth Goodspeed

April 20, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by the Director of Development & Communications at OutFront Minnesota, Seth Goodspeed.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 166 (Encore): Matt Little, Candidate for US House of Representatives

April 13, 2026 • 49 mins
This episode originally aired on No Kings Day, March 28, so we’d like to air it again in case you missed it: Host Philip Anthony is joined by Matt Little, former Minnesota State Senator who is now running for the US House of Representatives in District 2 of Minnesota.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 165: Co-Host Show No. 24

April 6, 2026 • 49 mins
Host Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss current events and LGBTQ+ concerns.
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The Matt McNeil Show – March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026 • 88 mins
Guest host Philip Anthony and his co-host Austin fill in for Matt today. The bullet that killed Charlie Kirk may not match the gun used; Robby Roadsteamer and The Gated Community stop by; Kristi Noem’s husband allegedly does drag; Supreme Court rejects case over non-disclosure of trans student; SAVE Act; No Kings rallies; Trump ballroom…
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Downright Upright Show Ep. 164: Matt Little, Candidate for US House of Representatives

March 30, 2026 • 49 mins
Host Philip Anthony is joined by Matt Little, former Minnesota State Senator who is now running for the US House of Representatives in District 2 of Minnesota.
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Downright Upright Show Ep. 163: Charlene

March 23, 2026 • 49 mins
Do you remember the huge Billboard hit “I’ve Never Been to Me” from The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert? Then don’t miss Philip’s interview with the singer who sang that big smash hit, Charlene! Listen to an emotional conversation with the one and only Charlene!
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Downright Upright Show Ep. 162: Nikkolette Krumheur

March 16, 2026 • 49 mins
Host Philip Anthony is joined by Nikkolette Krumheur, owner of Nikkolette’s Macarons, a valued sponsor of AM950. Check out Nikkolette’s Macarons in Plymouth off Highway 169 and 36th Avenue, or visit https://www.nikkolettesmacarons.com/
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