Originally aired on 4/10/2025Scout sits down with Aubrey of Friendship Games and Moquette to listen to some sick tunes!

Originally aired on 4/17/2025Chris and Scout sit down with Alec Adams of Later Alligator as a guest selector!

Originally aired on 4/24/2025Chris and Scout talk about mosh etiquette and listen to songs they've been grooving to lately.

Originally aired on 5/8/2025Chris and Scout listen to bands that will be playing shows in San Jose in May!

originally aired on 6/5/2025Chris sits down with one of his co-organizers of California Kicks Fest, Violet Reed, to talk about the upcoming fest and listen to bands that will be playing during the epic weekend.

originally aired on 6/19/2025Chris and Scout welcome Katie back and get the news from the road!

Originally aired on 6/26/2025Chris and Katie talk about the struggles of post tour depression and listen to some new tracks from bands in the Bay Area and beyond!

Originally aired on 7/3/2025Chris, Katie, and Scout listen to songs from bands playing in San Jose in July!

Originally aired on 7/10/2025Chris, Katie, and Scout take a musical journey through the varied works of San Jose legend Mike Huguenor

Originally aired on 7/17/2025Chris and Scout play a little game of "guess that theme" for groups of songs!

Originally aired on 7/31/2025Katie takes over the airwaves with guest selector Vonnie before they both go on a big tour!

Originally aired on 8/7/2025Chris and Scout listen to bands that are playing in San Jose, and Katie goes on tour again.

Show recorded 8/21/2025Scout and Chris get to listen to some hand selected tracks by beloved community member Jenny of Friendship Games, Colonel Macabre, and Antlion!

Originally aired on 8/14/2025Chris and Scout reflect on a hectic busy weekend and just enjoy some tunes!

Story: Jimmy-The Rhythm of Redemption Story by Gail Nobles © 2025Illustration by Gail NoblesJimmy landed a job at a radio station, where he was known as the Red Panda—an unforgettable figure in a large red costume. He was considered the best radio disc jockey in the world, drawing children who eagerly ran to keep up with him as he strolled down the street. Although he wasn't feeling great, he hid his mood from the children. Upon arriving at the station, he was frustrated about the music, exclaiming,

This episode originally aired live on 92.9FM KPCR and on KPCR.org on September 2, 2025.Tracklist (artist - song, all times approx)00:01:02 Count Vertigo - I'm A Mutant00:04:59 Cardboards - On the R to the TZ00:08:41 The Coneheads - Psycho Killer________________________________00:14:51 Dow Jones and the Industrialists - Indeterminism00:18:38 Veronica Lipgloss and the Evil Eyes - Strip Mall Glass00:22:37 D. Sablu - Scandalous_______________________________Shout out Remote Outposts blogspot00:29:27

Episode 4 in which your humble narrator details his career as a cat burglar through necessity

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This morning, I was sent a post by this cat Ryan Upchurch and it was meant to "expose" Jellyroll. Listen to the clip 5-6 times. and to be real, I don't see the real problem, BUT I do think a great "Music Business Conversation" can be had because of it, so that's the lead topic tonight! Also, I want to ask this question to all of you. What can Drake do to gain back his American Women Fanbase? We'll talk all that and a little more! LFG!