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Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 29 of "FreeSpeak and Some... with E.W. Conundrum" includes the debut of a new monthly segment  entitled "In The Soup with Bruno Milo" ... we delve into a few topics including Iran, Albert Pujols & Baseball, and the Republican Presidential Candidates for 2012. An essay titled “Any Man Who Knows" is read with some enthusiasm. Raul the Social Hipster reflects on the Economic and Social Implications of Winter Jackets as well as the NFL Playoffs. We share an excerpt from Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King's last speech. You will hear some great songs too. 

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 28 of "FreeSpeak and Some... with E.W. Conundrum" includes an installment of our monthly segment entitled Kitty Belle Do Tell... we discuss various notions regarding the phenomenon of Popularity. An essay titled “Second Week” is auditorily communicated. You will be made privy to an essay titled “Boxes”  and to a poem as well called "Spiritual Séance"... of course all of this will be intermingled with some Grade A tuneage.

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 27 of "FreeSpeak and Some... with E.W. Conundrum" includes an installment of our monthly segment entitled Cab Fair reflecting on 2011 and looking ahead at 2012. An essay titled “Today” is read aloud. Raul the Social Hipster shares some thoughts regarding The New Year. A poetic bit of age old eastern philosophy is showcased via the Tao Teh Ching. You shouldn't be surprised to hear some great musical compositions too.

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 26 of "FreeSpeak and Some... with E.W. Conundrum" includes an installment of our monthly segment entitled Almighty Todd discussing several topics including Winter Solstice, Christmas in Vermont and The New Year. An Essay titled “Independent Minded" is earnestly read.  The Italian-American contemporary holiday classic story  "Merry Christmas Strega Nona" is shared. You will hear a poem titled “Winter Trees"... AND All of this is mixed with some really exceptional music. 

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 25 of "FreeSpeak and Some... with E.W. Conundrum" includes an installment of our monthly segment entitled Serf William  tackling notions regarding Personal Struggles. An essay titled “Demure” is verbally exercised. Dr. Di Niente shares some thoughts regarding Holiday Kindness. We share an article titled “The Cognitive Power of Chewing Gum” and a poem called “One Man Circus"... good music too. 

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 24 of "FreeSpeak and Some... with E.W. Conundrum" includes an installment of our monthly segment entitled Kitty Belle Do Tell... delving into a few topics including Right & Wrong, Judgment, and Creative People. An essay titled “How Do You Feel?” is shared. Raul the Social Hipster reflects on Unions. Several interesting statistics are shared via Harper's Index. You will hear an article titled “Newt Gingrich's Profound Insight on Poverty” as well as a poem titled “Love Poem Like We Used to Write"... of course all of this will be intermingled with some primo tunes.

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 23 of "FreeSpeak and Some... with E.W. Conundrum" includes an installment of our monthly segment entitled Cab Fair discussing several topics including The Occupy Movement, Woody Allen and Holiday Food. An essay titled “Football & Lingerie on Display” is read for you. Dr. Di Niente shares a bit of insight regarding Pack Mentality. Several compelling statistics are shared via Harper's Index. You will hear an article titled “Our Municipal Dollars Ourselves” and a poem called “Mother Earthonaut"... of course all of this will be intermingled with some choice musical pieces.

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 22 of "FreeSpeak and Some... with E.W. Conundrum" includes an installment of our monthly segment entitled Almighty Todd discussing several topics including Debts and Assets, Invasive Species, and Thanksgiving. An Essay titled “What are You Thankful For?” has life breathed into it. Raul the Social Hipster shares his views on Thanksgiving, Abe Lincoln and Scarfs. You will hear an essay titled “Up in the Air a Book is Thrown” and a poem titled “Epicurean". All of this mixed with some great music.

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 21 of "FreeSpeak and Some... with E.W. Conundrum" includes an installment of our monthly segment entitled Serf William discussing several topics including JoePa, Effects of Power, and Thanksgiving. An essay entitled “Happy Peat” is read. The November 10, 2011 Mountain Perspective Magazine Esoteric Op-Ed Piece is shared. You will hear an article titled “Paterno’s Tears” and a poem titled “Cieba Tree, Petac, Mexico. All of this mixed with some great music.

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 20 of "FreeSpeak and Some... with E.W. Conundrum" includes an installment of our monthly segment entitled Kitty Belle Do Tell focusing on the Idea of Being a Witness. An essay entitled “Relatively Meager” is shared. There is an E.W. Freestyle rambling on through something titled "The Golf Tee". You will hear an excerpt of an article titled “Turnpike.” A handful of actual worldly Findings are shared, as is a poem titled "Tourism". All of this is surrounded by two handfuls of great musical tunes.

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 19 includes and Essay titled "Person Posing", our monthly segment entitled Cab Fair focusing on Halloween, Religion's Implications on Society, and Autumn Beer. We have Raul the Social Hipster sharing a diatribe titled "Halloween with Jello Shots", Sounds from Occupy Oakland, as well as an article from the Utne Reader discussing Power Walkers and their SlutWalk. We have a Poem by Craig Morgan Tiecher titled "Money Time"... all of this interspersed within a set of fine tunes. I hope you enjoy it.

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 18 includes our monthly installment entitled Almighty Todd focusing on the topics Family Ties, Dictators and Autumn Weather. There is an E.W. Freestyle expressing something titled "Our Senses Diminished". A handful of compelling statistics are shared as is a poem titled "Catfish". All of this is textured within several great musical tunes.

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 14 features an essay entitled "Branches Turn Green, Red & Yellow", our monthly segment "Almighty Todd" focusing on Wildlife as a Form of Entertainment, Information as a Commodity, & The Way Humans Perceive the World in a Dualistic Manner, Dr. Di Niente discussing Fashion, an article from the Utne Reader blog Wild Green delving into the topic of climate change, a poem titled "Shadows" and several excellent tunes...

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode 17 features an essay entitled "Caged Beast I Often am", our monthly segment "Serf William" discussing Slavery, Oppression, & Privilege among other topics, an Esoteric Op-Ed piece from the Mountain Perspective Magazine, an article from the Utne Reader blog Wild Green titled "Putting Reservation Land Back in Indian Hands", a poem entitled " October Heat Wave" and a wheelbarrow full of great music.

Frankie Farfisa: Guitar, yells Freddie Farfisa: Bass Philip Farfisa: Farfisa “Big” Fredo “Daddy” Farfisa: Drums The Farfisas formed in early 2011 on Long Island, NY by Frankie who was at that time performing with a rockabilly band named ‘Hey Hey, Why Why?’ and living out of a Winnebago. He ran in to Freddie who worked at a local bait and tackle shop. The two hit it off and decided to form their own band. After seeing Fredo and Philip performing as the duo ‘Rude Dude’, Frankie coaxed them to join what would eventually become the Farfisas. Everyone took the surname ‘Farfisas’ as a tip of the hat to The Ramones. Without any record company support, the band booked all their own shows along the south shore. They quickly grew a following of hair stylists and several used car dealers who were in between jobs. Their debut CD ‘Surf, Far – Surf Good’ is available on iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon and other popular non brick and mortar locations.

The Shrunken Head Lounge: The Coolest Surf Music Radio Show Sundays 8PM - 9PM

For more than 40 years the Beach Boys have been the embodiment of the all-american rock band, promoting surfing, cars and girls -and especially California. The 3 Wilson Brothers, Brian, Dennis and Carl - along with their cousin Mike Love, grew up in Southern California singing together at family gatherings. Brian added his school buddy Al Jardine and the band was complete. In the fall of 1961 they recorded their first single "Surfin'" which hit #2 locally and #75 nationally. In the spring of 1962 The Beach Boys were signed to Capitol Records on the strength of a demo tape recorded by their father, Murry. That tape contained the two singles to follow, Surfin Safari and 409. Surfin Safari hit the top 20. They followed up with the great tunes Surfin USA and Surfer Girl. At this point there was no stopping the great sound that the Beach Boys were creating. Many hits were to follow: Little Deuce Coupe, Catch a Wave, Be True To Your School, Fun Fun Fun and I Get Around. So let's get going with some of their early hits from 1962 to 1966

The Shrunken Head Lounge: The Coolest Surf Music Radio Show Sundays 8PM - 9PM Add a touch of spring reverb, some cheesy organ and a whammy bar and you have quite the recipe for an enjoyable stay in the Shrunken Head Lounge. Hosted by Noodles, The Shrunken Head Lounge features surf bands from the 60's to the present, classic commercials and some cool surprises. Long Live Surf Radio! We’re looking to be the coolest Surf Radio Show ever! If your band would like to be a part of our Surf Radio show, contact us at info@TheShrunkenHeadLounge.com or stop by our website at http://theshrunkenheadlounge.com

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Saturday 12:30PM to 2:00PM (Repeats Saturday 8:00PM to 9:30PM) The Benefactory is a place for WFTE to showcase the music of artists and bands from Northeast Pennsylvania. Many of these musicians and bands have been supporting WFTE since before we got on the air by performing in our benefit shows at Heil’s Place in Scranton, and our first benefit at The Stone Elephant in Olyphant. Others perform at our current WFTE venues, The Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton and Diane’s Deli in Pittston, or are simply great NEPA bands that we want to play. Hosted by Ginger Minchin and Confidential, The Benefactory is where you can hear the best music in a variety of genres, rock, metal, punk, hip hop, folk, and more, as well as find out when the next shows are to hear our heroes, our Benefactors.

Saturday 12:30PM to 2:00PM (Repeats Saturday 8:00PM to 9:30PM) The Benefactory is a place for WFTE to showcase the music of artists and bands from Northeast Pennsylvania. Many of these musicians and bands have been supporting WFTE since before we got on the air by performing in our benefit shows at Heil’s Place in Scranton, and our first benefit at The Stone Elephant in Olyphant. Others perform at our current WFTE venues, The Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton and Diane’s Deli in Pittston, or are simply great NEPA bands that we want to play. Hosted by Ginger Minchin and Confidential, The Benefactory is where you can hear the best music in a variety of genres, rock, metal, punk, hip hop, folk, and more, as well as find out when the next shows are to hear our heroes, our Benefactors.

Saturday 6:30PM to 7:30PM (Repeats Thursday 9:30AM to 10:30AM) A full hour of Classic Jazz Music, new and old. Featuring interviews with performers and insight into their careers.

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode16 Features: Dr. Di Niente” on Baseball, Our monthly segment entitled “Kitty Belle Do Tell…” – discussing The Place Effects Us An Essay entitled “Backward Tutelage” An article from a blog of the Utne Reader magazine entitled “Agriburbia” A poem entitled “Poems for Your Record Player” and some great music…

Sundays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Repeats Thursdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM) Free Speak and Some with E. W. Conundrum is a weekly free form radio program combining music, literature, interviews and frank talk about current events, hosted by polymath E. W, Conundrum. Stories, Essays, News, Poetry, People, Interviews, Music, and regular Monthly Segments delving into various aspects of the Human Experience. Some of these segments are: Almighty Todd, Raul the Social Hipster, Cab Fair, Serf William, Kitty Belle Do Tell and Dr. De Niente to name but a few. Listen to each weekly episode debuting on Sundays at 11:00am - 12:30pm and re-broadcasted Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm here on 105.7 and 90.3 WFTE. Episode15 Features: Raul the Social Hipster discussing Rainbows, Hats, and Crickets at Night. Our monthly segment entitled Cab Fair with Travis Mills discussing Economics, The Grateful Dead, and Poetry, An Essay entitled Coming Outside the Self-Righteous Fallacy at Last Two poems and a significant amount of great music