Unspoken Requests with Jared and Mike

Jared and Mike return to their new, state-of-the-art studio, this time with guests Amy O and Glenn Myers, whose recent collaborative efforts resulted, in part, in Amy’s latests album, Mirror, Reflect. https://archive.org/download/ur-152-pv/UR%20152-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike are not “back” this time, per se…because they’re in a brand new studio space for the very first time! And, they’re not alone…they’re joined by author, art historian, and rug maker, Melody Deusner, and comedian, Laura Stockwell! B’loonies, Looksmaxxing, aesthetics, chocolate frogs…all of this and MORE on Unspoken Requests episode 151. https://archive.org/download/ur-151-pv/UR%20151-pv.mp3

How small can a ghost be? What time does Burger King close? How do you properly judge a child’s genealogy? All these questions and more as Jared and Mike talk to Megan Macdonald, research librarian from the Monroe County History Center! https://archive.org/download/ur-150-pv/UR%20150-pv.mp3

Swan Wash is here! And frankly, a wide variety of topics are covered during this lengthy conversation. Local music politics, the death of the middle American small town, middle names, energy drinks…but the main thing you should take away is that Swan Wash has a new album out and it’s called “Shadow Shadow“! https://archive.org/download/ur-149-pv/UR%20149-pv.mp3

Bloomington’s own Mat Alano-Martin returns to the show to tell us all about the upcoming Limestone Comedy Fest, and to discuss christian ska. https://archive.org/download/ur-148-pv/UR%20148-pv.mp3

Three weeks in a row! Its an embarassment of radio riches! This week, Jared and Mike get into the nitty gritty with Christine Brackenhoff & Abby Noroozi to find out just how the community radio sausage is made. Did you know; community radio stations don’t actually make any sausage at all?!? Learn that fact, and … Continue reading Episode 147 with guests Christine Brackenhoff & Abby Noroozi (out-going and in-coming WFHB Music Directors, respectively) →

It’s WFHB fund drive season, bb!! So, here’s a bonus episode fer ya.Jared and Mike are joined live-to-tape-via-satellite by none other than THE Rick Sebak to talk about his TV career, and upcoming (first ever!) visit to Bloomington. Lewis Rogers stops by to talk about the joys of community radio, and formerly-local Napa Valley wine … Continue reading Episode 146 with guests Rick Sebak (public TV hero), Lewis Rogers (local ne’erdowell), and Scott Kirkpatrick (wine maker) →

They’ve made one hundred and forty-five of these things?? You heard right, folks! Join Jared and Mike in the studio as they listen to records and discuss such illuminating topics as; Jared’s return to auto maintenance, eclipse traffic, reward program schemes, and much, much more! https://archive.org/download/ur-145-pv/UR%20145-pv.mp3

It’s Wednesday night all over the world! This week, Jared and Mike are joined by Josephine McRobbie and Joseph O’Connell, aka Gibson & Toutant, to talk about their new album, On The Green. BUT WAIT, THAT’S NOT ALL!! Josh Brewer and Addison Rogers are also in the studio on behalf of Cicada Cinema to tell … Continue reading Episode 144 with guests Josephine McRobbie & Joseph O’Connell (Gibson & Toutant), and Josh Brewer and Addison Rogers (Cicada Cinema) →

Jared and Mike have returned yet again to make the show. This go round, they’re joined by the ever-charming Alex Swartzentruber to talk about fast food breakfast, Jared’s unfounded, slanderous, accusations against Mike, documentary films, and much much more! https://archive.org/download/ur-143-pv/UR%20143-pv.mp3

For the 142nd time, Jared and Mike are BACK, BABY!! This time they jaw with musician Kora Puckett about his new EP, “3 Songs”, and then later talk about Mike’s recent elective cosmetic surgery. https://archive.org/download/ur-142-pv/UR%20142-PV.mp3

Jared and Mike are – you’re not gonna believe this – back! And this time they’re talking to Addison Rogers about french fry containers, hotdog preparation, terms of endearment, Terms of Endearment, and much, much more! https://archive.org/download/ur-141-pv/UR%20141-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike are back! This time, they’re joined by local mainstays, Anna & Aaron Denton, who hold the distinction of being guests on this show more times than anyone else. Topics of discussion include; all of the George Foremen, Optometrist vs Dentist, and more! https://archive.org/download/ur-140-pv/UR%20140-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike are back in the studio, this time with three, living, in-person guests! From art project/record label, Ulyssa, Eric Deines and John Williamson, alongside musician Craig Peyton to talk about his brand new life-spanning compilation, Overflight! https://archive.org/download/ur-139-pv/UR%20139-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike are joined LIVE via satellite by Gregg Turkington and Erik Paparozzi to discuss their new album; Neil Hamburger Presents: Seasonal Depression Suite! https://archive.org/download/ur-138-pv/UR%20138-pv.mp3

Jared is in heaven as his favorite local podcast host, Jordan Davis, joins us in the studio to talk Bloomington Restaurants and tell us about his podcast, No Dishes. Then, Jared and Mike get a call from Busman’s Holiday to check in from the road! https://archive.org/download/ur-137-pv/UR%20137-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike are at it again! This time with their old pal, author, comedian, and musician, Dave Hill to talk about his new book, The Awesome Game. https://archive.org/download/ur-136-pv/UR%20136-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike make their triumphant return to the studio to find out; what is the meaning of the word, “spooky”, who is in Hell and are they having a happy birthday, have you ever been to someplace haunted? And much, much more! Well, maybe not “much much”, but at least “much”, probably! https://archive.org/download/ur-135-pv/UR%20135-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike are still back! Strap into episode 134 for the California Saga pt 2, and illuminating insights from guests Addison Rogers and David Woodruff! https://archive.org/download/ur-134-pv/UR%20134-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike have returned from California with wild tales of the American west. https://archive.org/download/ur-133-pv/UR%20133-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike are back in the studio, and Jared is too tired for Mike’s bad attitude. https://archive.org/download/ur-132-pv/UR%20132-pv.mp3

All the guests had to bail due to legitimate unforseen circumstances, but Jared and Mike persevere, nonetheless.Also, there’s a commercial at the top of the show for Mike’s new album, Guess For Thrills, and you can find out all about it here: www.mikeadamsathishonestweight.bandcamp.com https://archive.org/download/ur-131-pv/UR%20131-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike return to the studio to chat with their old pal, Bethy Squires, who gives them a feet-on-the-ground update regarding showbiz’s ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. https://archive.org/download/ur-130-pv/UR%20130-pv.mp3

What a treat! Jared and Mike return to the studio where they are joined LIVE via satellite by none other than the incomparable Rachel Lichtman! Rachel is here to tell us all about her brand new venture called Programme 4, which Jared and Mike love to death and can’t stop gushing about. For real, watch … Continue reading Episode 129 with guest Rachel Lichtman (Programme 4) →

Jared and Mike have a big one going for you this week! In hour one, they’re joined live via satellite by illustrator Joan LeMay and author Alex Pappademas to discuss their new book, Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan. Then, after midnight, they’re joined live in … Continue reading Episode 128 with guests Joan LeMay & Alex Pappademas (illustrator & author of a great new Steely Dan book), and Jim Manion (WFHB co-founder, the DIY Project, true Bloomington Legend) →

What do you think “Chicotlplay” could possibly mean?? Tune in to this week’s Unspoken Requests to find out that Jared and Mike also do not know. https://archive.org/download/ur-127-pv/UR%20127-pv.mp3

This week, Jared and Mike welcome Jared Thompson back to the show to briefly touch on his stakes in The Comedy Attic, Limestone Comedy Fest, and Caveat Emptor, in the midst of mostly talking about The Grateful Dead. https://archive.org/download/ur-126-pv/UR%20126-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike return to the studio with special guest Mike McAfee of “Visit Bloomington” to talk about the Bloomington Music Expo, the Cosmic Songwriter Festival, and much more (including the pricing structure of some local buffalo wings, believe it or not…) https://archive.org/download/ur-125-pv/UR%20125-PV.mp3

In hour one, Jared and Mike interview professional wrestler, The King of Wreck Shit Mountain, The Raddy Daddy, Cole Radrick! In hour two, Jared, Mike, and Mike’s son, Asa, tell the harrowing tale of attending Cole’s most recent show in Spencer, IN. https://archive.org/download/ur-124-pv/UR%20124-PV.mp3

“Hello, Operator? Get me California, USA!”Jared and Mike are joined via long-distance phone call by none other than the legendary Chris Schlarb of Psychic Temple / BIG EGO studios & records fame! https://archive.org/download/ur-123-pv/UR%20123-PV.mp3

After an emotional two-week break full of high-highs and low-lows, Jared and Mike reconvene in the studio to jaw on and on about death, birth, music, and god knows what else. https://archive.org/download/ur-122-pv/UR%20122-PV.mp3

It’s Wednesday night all over the world! Join Jared and Mike for this very special episode of Unspoken Requests where they take a deep dive into the musical world of Indiana’s own Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds thanks to the expertise of local musician and record store clerk, Kahler Willits. https://archive.org/download/ur-121-pv/UR%20121-PV.mp3

As the old adage goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, make the unprecedented decision to have the same guest on your show two weeks in row!”. And it’s in that spirit that Jared and Mike have invited Ben Lumsdaine back onto the program! Only this time, he’s being lovingly supported and guided by old … Continue reading Episode 120 with guests Ben Lumsdaine (again) and Anna & Aaron Denton (again) →

Jared and Mike are back in the studio once again! This go-round with Ben Lumsdaine, who is an accomplished drummer and record producer. But, they don’t really talk much about that stuff. Mostly, it’s about breakfast. https://archive.org/download/ur-119-pv/UR%20119-PV.mp3

Jared and Mike are up to their old tricks again, and this time they’re joined by professional comedian and old pal, Mat Alano-Martin, whose new comedy special, Tango In Philly, is available now on you tube dot com! https://archive.org/download/ur-118-pv/UR%20118-PV.mp3

After canceling last week’s recording at the 11th hour due to an illness – which would have featured a great guest, by the way – Jared and Mike have returned to the studio, germ free, and sadly, guest free. It’s still a pretty fun time, though! https://archive.org/download/ur-117-pv/UR%20117-PV.mp3

It’s Wednesday night, all over the world! This week, Jared and Mike welcome prolific songwriter, home-recordist, and hill person, David Brown, on to the show to discuss his fantastic new album, New Bird Sounds. https://archive.org/download/ur-116-pv/UR%20116-PV.mp3

Jared and Mike return to the studio, only to find that half the Penguin Point restaurant locations have been shuttered, AND that today is Lou Rawls’ birthday in Heaven. https://archive.org/download/ur-115-pv/UR%20115%20PV.mp3

One-hundred-fourteen times Jared and Mike have done this show now, and unbelievably…it remains as fresh as ever! Tonight’s guest is none other than local music critic, journalist, and author, Stephen Deusner, who is joining us to talk about his new book, Where The Devil Don’t Stay: Traveling The South With The Drive-By Truckers. https://archive.org/download/ur-114-pv/UR%20114-pv.mp3

Big wheel keep on toinin’, ya know? Jared and Mike have managed to pry themselves back into the studio; this time with special guests, Lewis and Addison Rogers of local world famous music entertainment act, Busman’s Holiday. https://archive.org/download/ur-113-pv/UR%20113-pv.mp3

After a month-long absence due to the novel coronavirus, Jared and Mike are back and weaker than ever! https://archive.org/download/ur-112-pv/UR%20112-pv.mp3

Jared and Mike are here, and they’re not holding back, baby!! This go ’round, they talk to Damion, whose new hit record, “Special Interest”, is out now on the Earth Libraries label, as well as old pals Aaron & Anna Denton who both contributed to the album’s artwork. https://archive.org/download/ur-111-pv/UR%20111%20PV.mp3

Jared and Mike hop into the van for this week’s episode to pay a visit to Gennifer Connelly. After that, they return to the studio to talk about pleasant memories. https://archive.org/download/ur-110-pv/UR%20110%20PV.mp3

You won’t believe this, but Jared and Mike are BACK, BABY! https://archive.org/download/ur-109-pv/UR%20109%20PV.mp3

This week, Jared and Mike are joined in the studio by Aaron & Anna Denton who help steer the ship while Nile Arena gets ambushed with a phone call, and Rob Funkhouser tells us about his brand new musical art installation in the state capital! https://archive.org/download/ur-108-pv/UR%20108%20PV.mp3

Jared and Mike have received an edict from the powers-that-be at WFHB and have been forced to change the format of the show from free-wheeling, abstract, Rock n Roll radio, to nonstop wall to wall Space Music. In an effort to keep things interesting, they also chat with Robert Newsome of the pro wrestling fanzine, … Continue reading Episode 107 with guests Robert Newsome (The Atomic Elbow / Fluke) & Laura Stockwell (Fabuloso) →

Jared and Mike are BACK, baby, but no one else is! This time around, Jared and Mike dig into the stack of albums that they bought on the last episode, and they reminisce about Jared’s time as the founder of The Village Green record shop in Muncie, IN. What do Drano® and Cowboy Boots have … Continue reading Episode 106 With No Guest, Just Memories of Yesteryear →

Well folks, it finally happened. An A- episode. They can’t all be 100s, so this one is unfortunately a mere 98%. First, the guest had to reschedule. Then, the tenderloin restaurant was closed due to a lack of water. Then, the equipment failed. But, did that stop Jared and Mike? No! Should it have? You … Continue reading Episode 105 with no guest →

Jared and Mike have returned to the studio once again, this time with no guest at all! Its WFHB fund drive season, and there are Unspoken Requests t-shirts to be had if you make a donation to the radio station. Tune in to episode 104 to find out how!! https://archive.org/download/ur-104-pv/UR%20104-pv.mp3

It’s Wednesday night all over the world, again! Tonight, Jared and Mike welcome poet Alex Swartzentruber into the studio to celebrate the release of his new book, It’s A Beautiful Day In The Gulch. Alex brings his pal, contributor to the book, and podcast co-host, Miles Grimmer to join in the party, and we call … Continue reading Episode 103 with guests Alex Swartzentruber (poet), Miles Grimmer (friend of poet), and Izzy Jarvis (publisher, F.I.N.E. Editions) →

It’s Wednesday night all over the world! Jared and Mike are joined this week by independent rock band Jacky Boy who are celebrating their brand new full-length LP, MUSH. https://archive.org/download/ur-102-pv/UR%20102-PV.mp3