Podcast – Ken Calvert

A man and a mic on a mission. I cleaned the money I got out of the ATM. Yup! And, Shark Tank here I come! During this most unusual time we need to think of smart new ways to stay germ free. I share my thoughts on what I predict will be our new world […]

Yes, yes and yes! Check out this nugget from the 80’s. We’ll talk about ‘Morning Radio’ then-and-now, Hallmark events in my life like this COVID-19. I hope you’ll enjoy, stay safe and know we’re gonna get thru this! Peace & Love. Check out this episode!

It’s hard to write a compelling tease for a podcast. So, simply put I’ve been away from the show and I’m back. I hate the time-change, winter and especially the plastic clamshell. I’ll also share a 1998 interview with the late Ray Manzarek of The Doors. Check out this episode!

I caught up with Detroit native and Specs Howard grad, Derek Richards, to talk about the fast-paced, raucous ride across America with four Irish comedians starring in The Irish Comedy Tour. It’s St. Patrick’s Day every day! Check out this episode!

On June 9th we celebrate the great Les Paul’s birthday. Les Paul is one of the nicest people I’ve ever interviewed. On that same Mount Rushmore of Great Guys is Bob Seger. They don’t get any nicer. This week there were two events, and I have two stories. Check out this episode!

That’s right, it happened back in 2011. She wrote a song about me called “Secret Love.” It was the first single from the 2011 solo release called “In Your Dreams.” Look, it’s complicated, but I’m telling you it happened. Stevie shares the sad details. Check out this episode!

Burton Cummings starts by saying “It’s an attitude of gratitude.” On this podcast we hear the story behind ‘American Woman’, Guess Who’s only number one. Burton Cummings tell us that there wouldn’t be a Guess Who without Rosalie Trombley and CKLW. Check out this episode!

“Just get an electric guitar then take some time and learn how to play.” So said the Byrds in 1966. I’ll take a look at the state of the music industry. Most musicians aren’t making any money. Are the record companies? And, my chat with Robert Cray. Check out this episode!

A radio station has a cool toolbox. The most important tool in that box is the phone. Yup, the old land-line. Without it radio couldn’t survive. No way to request a song, win tickets or chime in on that day’s topic. And, I used it to call Carlos Santana. Check out this episode!

Saturday April 13, 2019 was ‘Record Store Day.’ I love my vinyl. I love and hug my collection of long playing 33 1/3 records every chance I get. Paul Rodgers sold a ton of records. He’s an amazing artist and a great interview. Whew, I’m all right now! Check out this episode!

On this podcast, I have a classic chat with Ozzy Osbourne. He recently fell out of bed and re-injured his back. Mick Jagger and Lindsey Buckingham have just had major heart procedures. In 2017, Bob Seger had neck surgery. Frampton is forced to walk away from music. Scans, drugs and slip and falls. Check out […]

In January, 2018 Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson confirmed that Rush is done, over, end of story. After the “R40” tour, Neil Peart announced his retirement, citing chronic tendonitis and other ailments. “After 41 years, we felt it was enough.” Check out this episode!

Well, that’s a great question. When I first got in to radio it was the wild, wild west. The FM dial was freewheeling and free forming as we went along. New music was flowing like water, and there was live music nightly. So, who took the fun out of radio? Check out this episode!