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32.020 Don't you be a fool! Click that PLAY button and revel in the unfettered joy of the Aztec Werewolf's Tuesday night WCBN radio program, "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" Celebrating "April Fools" with foolish tunes (no pranks!) that will make you sing, dance and celebrate like the rockin' fools we love to be! Spinning vinyl from the lovely & talented Emma Matucci, hot rockin' blues from Aisha Khan and the Rajahs, swingin' blues from Cousin Harley, finger-pickin' guitar licks of the Tri-Gantics and a world wide debut from Nashville's Jane Rose & The Deadends! PLUS, we're privy to the insane garage/frat-rock madness of Untamed Youth! You'd truly be a fool if you didn't listen to THIS all-new rockin' podcast! Dig the wild tunes of DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO!" -good to the last bop!™Please follow on FaceBook, Instagram & Twitter!

755. Study hard with the Rockabilly Professor, Del Villarreal, any you just may learn something cool & rockin'! Class is in session 8 til 11 pm EST on both 88.3 FM, WCBN and on Rockabilly Radio! No tardy slips accepted...! It's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" to learn the 3 'R's: Roots, Rockin' and ROCK-A-BILLY!Please follow on FaceBook, Instagram & Twitter!

753. Serving up every flavor of rockin' billy music ever made! Tasty and oh so satisfying on a Tuesday nite, it's DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" broadcasting LIVE on both 88.3 FM, WCBN and Rockabilly Radio ->>> Enjoy our fabulous tribute to the 9th Annual Hot Wheels Weekender coming THIS weekend to Marysville, MI, Friday & Saturday August 23rd & 24th -exclusive interview with Festival organizer Chris Troy! Let's BOOGIE! A fantastic selection of early 50's-era rock 'n' roll music delivered with an equally amazing assortment of modern roots-rockin' hits! Enjoy fresh sounds from The Surfrajettes, Charlie Hightone, Jack Rabbit Slim, The Hillbilly Moon Explosion, Jimmy Dale Richardson & MORE! -good to the last bop!™Please follow on FaceBook, Instagram & Twitter!

Unlock the secrets of the Fed's influence over the markets as we sit down with Jim Bianco, the respected mind behind Bianco Research, who's here to deconstruct the perplexing relationship between Federal Reserve policy and market behavior. Our conversation bridges the gap between the pandemic's economic upheaval and the resulting new norms in work culture, real estate, and the bond market's response to inflationary pressures and rate shifts. Jim's insights on the Bianco Total Return Index and its ETF, WCBN, shine a light on investment strategies that cater to the informed investor, eager to navigate the currents of economic indicators with a seasoned captain at the helm.As we traverse the financial terrain, the topic of wealth distribution and economic assistance takes center stage. Jim artfully dissects the curious case of robust corporate bond issuance amid lackluster performance in some stock sectors, emphasizing the stark disparity in asset ownership and debt across income levels. This segment of our discussion isn't just an analysis; it's a call to contemplate the intricate forces shaping market liquidity and consumer choices. Prepare to be engrossed by our examination of credit spreads, the spending habits of diverse economic strata, and the interplay between consumer behavior and inflation.The final stretch of our journey with Jim Bianco casts a spotlight on how technology and international policy shifts are redefining investment strategies. From the potential global impact of Japan's monetary policy to the prospective role of AI in finance, we tackle the pivotal questions facing today's investors. Whether you're adjusting your approach to yield management in fixed income investments or timing the launch of new ETFs, Jim's foresight offers a roadmap for the prudent investor navigating an ever-evolving fiscal landscape. Tune in and equip yourself with the acumen to thrive in the complex world of finance.

Unlock the secrets of the Fed's influence over the markets as we sit down with Jim Bianco, the respected mind behind Bianco Research, who's here to deconstruct the perplexing relationship between Federal Reserve policy and market behavior. Our conversation bridges the gap between the pandemic's economic upheaval and the resulting new norms in work culture, real estate, and the bond market's response to inflationary pressures and rate shifts. Jim's insights on the Bianco Total Return Index and its ETF, WCBN, shine a light on investment strategies that cater to the informed investor, eager to navigate the currents of economic indicators with a seasoned captain at the helm.As we traverse the financial terrain, the topic of wealth distribution and economic assistance takes center stage. Jim artfully dissects the curious case of robust corporate bond issuance amid lackluster performance in some stock sectors, emphasizing the stark disparity in asset ownership and debt across income levels. This segment of our discussion isn't just an analysis; it's a call to contemplate the intricate forces shaping market liquidity and consumer choices. Prepare to be engrossed by our examination of credit spreads, the spending habits of diverse economic strata, and the interplay between consumer behavior and inflation.The final stretch of our journey with Jim Bianco casts a spotlight on how technology and international policy shifts are redefining investment strategies. From the potential global impact of Japan's monetary policy to the prospective role of AI in finance, we tackle the pivotal questions facing today's investors. Whether you're adjusting your approach to yield management in fixed income investments or timing the launch of new ETFs, Jim's foresight offers a roadmap for the prudent investor navigating an ever-evolving fiscal landscape. Tune in and equip yourself with the acumen to thrive in the complex world of finance.Nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. The content in this program is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any information or other material as investment, financial, tax, or other advice. The views expressed by the participants are solely their own. A participant may have taken or recommended any investment position discussed, but may close such position or alter its recommendation at any time without notice. Nothing contained in this program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. Please consult your own investment or financial advisor for advice related to all investment decisions. Sign up to The Lead-Lag Report on Substack and get 30% off the annual subscription today by visiting http://theleadlag.report/leadlaglive. Foodies unite…with HowUdish!It's social media with a secret sauce: FOOD! The world's first network for food enthusiasts. HowUdish connects foodies across the world!Share kitchen tips and recipe hacks. Discover hidden gem food joints and street food. Find foodies like you, connect, chat and organize meet-ups!HowUdish makes it simple to connect through food anywhere in the world.So, how do YOU dish? Download HowUdish on the Apple App Store today:

188. Keeping you rockin' with only the finest roots music ever made! DJ Del Villarreal is here to serve up some incredibly cool sounds for your Tuesday night of radio fun! Coming at you LIVE from the Motorbilly Studios on both 88.3 FM, WCBN and Rockabilly-Radio, it's a big blast of hot new action including the Djordgie Stipevovic single "Hurtless," the crazy cool "Corona Bop" from the Nite Howlers, the ragin' "Wolfman" by Mike Badger, the authentic "Route Stone" from The Glad Rags and the groovy bop of Lucky 7.5.7.'s "Completely Sweet"! Loads of classic vintage songs from the likes of Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, "Little" Jimmy Dickens, Hayden Thompson and Vince Taylor to name a few. Plenty of fun requests to keep things lively so why not hit the PLAY button and set right back and enjoy DJ Del's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" -good to the last bop!™

187. Cookies, milk & rockabilly music! Enjoy the finer things on a Tuesday nite with DJ Del Villarreal LIVE on 88.3 FM, WCBN and Rockabilly Radio! Streaming wild, free & recklessly all over the wide world -stays crunchy for 3 big hours LIVE from the Motorbilly Studios!

181. It's a sad day down here in the Motorbilly Studios as we mourn along with the entire world... saying "goodbye" to legendary 50's rock n' roll & rockabilly superstar Jerry Lee Lewis who passed this recent Friday at the age of 87. R.I.P. "Killer"! The Ferriday Fireball was all kinds of amazing throughout his seven decades of incendiary performing & recording. We'll take time in the Tuesday night WCBN "Go Kat, GO" to revisit some favorite tracks from Mr. Lewis' famed catalog and even mix in some significant covers from contemporary rockers who celebrated his music. There's also NEW records to hi-lite tonite from Lucky Jones, Reckless Ones, Bloodshot Bill, Whiskey Jean & The Chasers, Jane Rose & The Deadends, Seatbelt, The Ichi-Bons and Marco DiMaggio's All Star Band. Reel in shock as we yell "Murder!" in a crowded theater -spinning homicidal hits around an exclusive LIVE interview with local Dexter Community Players' director/producer & actor: Abigail Smith Briggs! You can see the theatrical production of CLUE this weekend (Nov. 4,5 & 6th) & the Columbus Hall in Dexter, MI! Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a set of Indian-themed rockers, too. It's always good time for GREAT rockin' on DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!"

Jack and Justin are joined by Zach Linfield, BBN contributor and play by play commentor for WCBN sports. Crack a cold one and enjoy the show.

168. Gimmee a "G"! Gimmee an "O"! Stand up and cheer for that rockin' QB/DJ, Del Villarreal and his Tuesday nite rockin' radio program, "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" broadcasting LIVE on both 88.3 FM, WCBN and on www.RockabillyRadio.net ! Hear out exclusive interview with Lucky Jones, the 'Rockin' Hillbilly' this evening as well! Cheer for the winning team! Good to the last bop!™ We'll be chatting with Mr. Lucky Jones all about his new full-length LP "They Call Me Lucky" -available for pre-order NOW at www.luckyjonesmusic.com -hear my interview The 'Rockin' Hillbilly' TONIGHT on DJ Del's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" 

167. It's a rockabilly party on the radio tonight! Tuesdays ROLL with DJ Del Villarreal on both WCBN, FM and RockabillyRadio! Hip shakin' grooves to hear from the 1950's PLUS a great assortment of modern day rockers to boot! We're debuting hot tracks from SON DEMON & THE HOLY BOYS (Finland), THE RADIONS (Spain), BLOODSHOT BILL (Canada), SATAN'S PILGRIMS (Portland, OR), THE HOODOO TONES (France), SEATBELT (California), MARCEL RIESCO ( ), DANNY MCVEY TRIO (UK) and LA PERRA BLANCO (Spain) to name but a few. You can also hear some classic early vintage rockers from BOB LUMAN, BUDDY KNOX, HAWKSHAW HAWKINS, CONWAY TWITTY, CHARLIE FEATHERS, JOHNNY BURNETTE, GENE VINCENT & even SHEB WOOLEY! Whew! THE AZTEC WEREWOLF™ has the best songs to keep you movin' n' groovin' in these last days of summer -make a request for NEXT WEEK'S show: del@motorbilly.com -"Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" good to the last bop!™

165. When only the greatest rockabilly music will do, it's gotta be DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" Broadcasting LIVE from the fabulous Motorbilly Studios on WCBN, FM and Rockabilly Radio! Back to school with your rockin' teacher, educating your ears with the finest vintage & modern rockabilly sounds: dig the latest from THE TINGLERS, THE JERRELLS, THE SPIKES, MARCEL RIESCO, LA PERRA BLANCO, BONEY & THE SHAKERS, LILY LOCKSMITH, AL DUAL, CHARLEY CROCKETT, TAMI NEILSON, RAY BLACK & THE FLYING CARPETS, LOBO JONES, THE ICHI-BONS & AUSTIN BUTLER! Always rockin' and always good to the last bop!™

105. Who's that knockin' on your radio? Open your ears, it's the Aztec Werewolf, DJ Del Villarreal, ready to entertain you with another action-packed, rock'em sock'em episode of "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" Tuesday night's WCBN FM episode is here with an extra bonus hour of high quality retro rock'n'roll that you desire! Dive in deep and dig the latest releases from The Sabrejets, Jake Calypso, J.P. McDermott & Western Bop, Geoffrey Miller, Deke Dickerson, The Jerrells, Marcel Bontempi, The Rhythm Fires, Jane Rose and even The Three Blue Teardrops. Fine, retro-styled 50's type rockabilly delivered LIVE on Rockabilly-Radio & 88.3 FM, WCBN! Seriously rockin'!

100.  Hey! First episode of 2022 and we're lookin' forward to lookin' backwards! Tune in for a rockin' retro-spective of the previous 12 months as we stack 'em high and MAKE 'EM FLY -AT 45 RPMS! Hear 2021's BEST slabs of 7" vinyl spun on DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" 2 turntables = no waiting! Plenty of the coolest cuts from modern rockers Jimmy Dale Richardson, Wanda Jackson, Ramblin' Ellie & The Bashtones, Marcel Bontempi, The Bobby Lee Combo, Pike Cavalero, Feed The Ducks, Aaron LeBeaux, The Plutos, Nine Lives, All Hat No Cattle, Willie Barry, X-Ray Cat Trio, Lily Locksmith and MORE! Always on the air 8:00 pm til 11:00 pm EST (5 to 8 pm PCT) on 88.3 FM, WCBN & Rockabilly Radio! 3 hours of the greatest records dialed up and coming at ya hard & fast -seriously rockin'!  

Today on the show I talk to local legend and bassist, Jeff Fournier, of Heroes & Villians, Timmy's Organism, and Wiccans. I've known Jeff a long time and he is one of the coolest guys around. Tune in to hear about hyperspecific local talk and more talk about modular synths. He's just a real chill dude. Stay tuned for more Conversations with a Curmudgeon on WCBN or right here in this feed. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I get to talk to one of my favorite musicians, Jeff Rosenstock. We talk music and how we pay for it, where to find hope, Craig of the Creek, and his D&D character. It was a real good time. Stay tuned for more Conversations with a Curmudgeon on WCBN or right here in this feed. Thanks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This time on the show I'm talking with Lara Sfire of The Film Lab, a microcinema and bar in Hamtramck. We have a nice chat about this lovely clubhouse for film nerds. Be sure to go see at flick at thefilmlab.org and meet some creatives! Stay tuned for more Conversations with a Curmudgeon on WCBN or right here in this feed. Thanks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are talking about the next City Council meeting, coming up Monday, August 16th. We touch on a bunch of interesting agenda items including conversion therapy bans, fur bans, and broadband, ending on the infamous COTC (Circus of the City). Links from today's show: -this week's agenda- Michelle's WCBN radio show recapping Council meetings: Tuesday mornings, 6-9am- Molly's Green Room interview- A2 resident Scott Trudeau's blog post on the current COTC resolution, "A Solution In Search Of A Problem" Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/annarboraf)

Today we are talking about the next City Council meeting, coming up Monday, August 16th. We touch on a bunch of interesting agenda items including conversion therapy bans, fur bans, and broadband, ending on the infamous COTC (Circus of the City). Links from today's show: -this week's agenda- Michelle's WCBN radio show recapping Council meetings: Tuesday mornings, 6-9am- Molly's Green Room interview- A2 resident Scott Trudeau's blog post on the current COTC resolution, "A Solution In Search Of A Problem" Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/annarboraf)

53. Come on! The BEST rockin' music is ON THE AIR right now at 88.3 FM, WCBN -->>> it's DJ Del Villarreal, the "Aztec Werewolf", blasting out over the airwaves with some solid rockabilly action on "Go Kat, GO!" 8 til 11 pm EST (5-8 pm PST) -NEW tunes to debut from The Rock-A-Sonics & The Meteors! PLUS, plenty of the real rockin' action you crave! Wig out to the explosive sounds of Go Cat, Go (USA), Red Hot Riot (UK), Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones (USA), The Honkabillies (UK), The Train Robbers (Czech Republic), Skinny McGee & His Mayhem Makers (USA) and Marcel Bontempi (Germany)! There's a special birthday tribute to the fabulous Jo Ann Campbell (Happy 83rd birthday, Jo Ann!) AND you'll be energized by our Mountain Dew tribute set! All of this and more in the latest WCBN episode of DJ Del's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" -good to the last BOP!™ 

50. Wishing rock n' roll pioneer Bill Haley a happy 96th birthday on tonite's WCBN episode of "Go Kat, GO!" -hear selections from Bill Haley & The Comets's entire career including early Essex Records singles and his huge Decca Records million sellers -we've even got some amazing cover versions of classic Bill Haley tracks from modern artists such as The Big Six, Phil Haley & The Comments, Robert Gordon & the Rev. Horton Heat! There's NEW summer fun music from Trevor Lake (The Televisionaries) to enjoy as well as killer new tracks from Darrel Higham, Lords Of The Highway, Brian Setzer, Pat Capocci, The Swamp Shakers and High Noon, too! Plenty of wild "hot rod" rockin' action to go along with the great cruisin' weather so climb aboard and get ready for a thrillin' 3 hour ride with the 'Aztec Werewolf' -DJ Del Villarreal and his "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" -good to the last bop!™

41. Bringing the REAL ROCK to you in each and every episode of "Go Kat, GO!" Dig the wild sounds of Americana & Ameripolitan rhythms, served up in a BIG 3 hour portion on WCBN, FM on a Tuesday nite! Rolling with the UK's Danny Fisher, NY's Lara Hope & The Ark Tones, Sweden's Go Getters, GA's Lucky Jones, TX's Marti Brom and CA's very own Geoffrey Miller!The legends are represented by Carl Perkins, Ben Hewitt, Johnny Horton, Janis Martin, Patsy Cline, Billy Lee Riley, Charlie Ryan & Johnny Powers to name but a few! We'll get a head start on Summer '21 with some fun weather rockers and spin our wheels with a scorching set of revved up hot rod songs! The rockin' hits are HERE on DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" -good to the last bop!™

I'm back again with another conversation, this time with an old friend of mine from the local music scene, David Paco Rochemont. We reminisce about the old days before we talk about his new project, building guitar pedals as Zug Island Pedals. It was great to catch up and I hope you enjoy it. Stay tuned for more Conversations with a Curmudgeon on WCBN or right here in this feed. Thanks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

39. Let's shake your shack with a potent blend of vintage & modern rockin' billy type sounds! DJ Del Villarreal is ON THE AIR, LIVE, from the Motorbilly Studios on 88.3 FM, WCBN on a Tuesday evening with fresh releases to share from the incomparable Danny Fisher, the unbelievable Lucky Jones, the inescapable B-Shakers, the unintelligable Ultrasonics , the inoperable Willie Barry and the improbable Skinny McGee & His Mayhem Makers! A lovely 25th Wedding Anniversary set for my long-suffering wife, Shannon, hi-octane hot rod hits and a killer MOON TUNE set in honor of the blood moon lunar eclipse! Hear it NOW and dig me later -no saggin', no draggin' or bawlin', just GREAT ROCKIN' MUSIC on DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO!"  Good to the last BOP!™

36. Where the best rock n' roll comes to play on a Tuesday night! Tuck into a 3 hour musical feast served up by the Aztec Werewolf! In our Tuesday nite WCBN episode, we'll say "Happy Birthday" to UK instrumentalist Bert Weedon, wail with the Dutch trio Little Hat, spin the brand new Willie Barry Swelltune 45, take a riverboat ride with Kyle Eldridge, step out with Colton Turner and get a little looney with Bloodshot Bill! There's an exotic set of jungle & tiki-billy tunes to explore with the Hilo Hi-Flyers leading the exploratory party and we take a quick spin around the solar system with The Plutos steering our hot rod saucer! NEW Lords of the Highway and plenty of fantastic fifties rockin' songs to make you want to stay & play -DJ Del's "Go Kat, GO!" -seriously rockin'!™

34. The Rockin' Force will be with you... always! Enjoy "Star Wars" day (May 4th -get it?) with a huge invasion of inter-stellar SPACE TUNES including Doyley & The Twanglords surf-tastic hot "Imperial March" PLUS we've got the worldwide radio debut of Country-Billy stars Lil' Sue & The Cowtippers' hot new single ready to blast off this evening... it's Dick Dale's 83rd birthday so catch a wave of salty surf, hot rod & instrumental classics from the undisputed KING OF THE SURF GUITAR! Cosmic debuts from The Plutos & Lords of the Highway and hot releases from Pike Cavalero, Tami Neilson, Jane Rose and Lara Hope make this Tuesday nite WCBN show an out-of-this-world can't-miss event! DJ Del Villarreal is keeping it good to the last bop & seriously rockin'!™

32. Rock along with me and enjoy an ear-opening blend of vintage & modern rockin' sounds! Celebrate the finest roots-rockin' music ever made with DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO!" On this week's Tuesday night WCBN episode we're celebrating my mom's birthday with a few favorite "Maria" songs, we're anticipating Mother's Day with a gift basket of "Mama" tunes, getting ready for Vintage Torque Fest with a pack of Hot Rod tracks, taking a musical trip to Texas and wishing skiffle-billy pioneer Lonnie Donegan a Happy 90th birthday! We'll also unwrap the plastic from this fantastic West Of Texas vinyl LP, dig the latest Darrel Higham recording, rock out with the new Willie Barry Swelltune 45, shake it up with Toronto's Shook Boys, comb our quiff with The Phantom Playboys and blast off to parts unknown with Spain's Pike Cavalero! A 3 hour party of raucous rollin' fun for you on "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" -seriously rockin'!™

18. Enjoy the latest rockin episode of DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!' as heard LIVE Tuesday nights on 88.3 FM, WCBN! Another all-killer/no filler program as we thrill to best of the rockin ladies, celebrating the musical accomplishments of talented women from round the world! Vintage songs from Wanda Jackson, Janis Martin, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Joann Campbell & Sandy Lee along side contemporary stars like Eva Eastwood, Angela Tina, Marti Brom, Harriet Hyde, Vicky Tafoya, Cherry Divine & Jane Rose! PLUS we debut hot new recordings from The Hamiltones (LA, CA), Red Hot Riot (UK), The Honkabillies (UK), The Rhythm Fires (Mexico) and Little Dave & The Sun Session (UK)! We pack a whole lot of 50's Rock N' Roll excitement into each episode of DJ Del's "Go Kat, GO!" It's good to the last BOP!™

12. Like a flamethrower burning across the night sky, it's DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" -blazing over the airwaves of WCBN 88.3 FM! We're continuing to celebrate the best rockin' sounds from our favorite African American artists this month with hot tracks from Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Roy Brown, Richard Berry, Jimmy Jones, Hank Ballard & even Esquerita! Tune in and hear a frosty SNOW SET as we dig ourselves out from the recent blizzard, burn rubber with a smokin' hot rod set & join us as we celebrate R&B superstar Otis Blackwell's 89th birthday with a rockin' All Star tribute. The Aztec Werewolf has the sizzlin' sounds to keep you warm on a chilly Tuesday eve! Good to the last BOP!™

Ho, ho, OH YEAH! Put somethin' ROCKIN in your STOCKIN'! DJ Del Villareal rules the radio airwaves of WCBN (88.3 FM on the dial and online ww.wcbn.org/listen ) and Rockabilly Radio (www.Rockabilly-Radio.net) bringing Christmas merriment to all the good lil' boys & girls! 9 til 11 pm EST / 6-8 pm TUESDAY NITE! All you NEED (deserve?) for X-Mas!

Here's a live segment from my WCBN show when Steve Semegen of Bailout stopped by to play music and chat. He's a real cool dude and I miss being in a Volvo gang with him. Check out his music on Bandcamp. Stay tuned for more Conversations with a Curmudgeon in the near future. Here and on WCBN FM Ann Arbor. A home for weirdos. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, regular host Ed Waisanen was joined by Missy Stults (Sustainability and Innovations Manager for the City of Ann Arbor) and Ryan Hughes (former Independent Candidate for Ann Arbor City Council and current host of Civics Party on WCBN) to talk about what Ann Arbor is doing about climate change. Together, they dug into … Continue reading What is Ann Arbor Doing on Climate? →

The semester is just starting up again and we’re live once more! We’re still building up the student team so we returned to a classic formula: riffing on the news of the day! Featuring: Old-timer Ed Waisanen, returning champion Bella Isaacs, and proper BBC journalist Leana Hosea. We even heard from Detroiter and WCBN legend … Continue reading Bird Watching →

Joe Zettelmaier and Joey Albright of Roustabout Theatre Troupe were greeted by familiar faces as they descended into the basement studios of WCBN this past Friday. It’s not Joe’s first time on the mic as you may remember our spooky halloween show from last fall. Hoping to steer clear of ghost-related technical difficulties this time, … Continue reading All Childish Things! Roustabout Theatre at WCBN →

Returning refreshed from the holiday break, guests Brooke McWherter and Alice Elliot joined host Ben Sonnega in the WCBN studios to call attention to an issue often overlooked. Amidst challenges presented by changing habitats and habitat destruction, bird kills from collisions with windows can sometimes be forgotten. This is not the case for our guests. … Continue reading Awareness Through Art: Bird Collisions and Safe Passage →

With a warm smile that filled the room, guest Nathaniel Maekawa entered the WCBN studios this past Friday to tell regular host Ben Sonnega about his experience as an aquaculture intern in Madagascar. Nathaniel is from Austin, TX. and is a senior at the University of Michigan studying Global Health and Environment, Medical Anthropology, and Sustainability. He enjoys writing, mountains, … Continue reading Aquaculture in Madagascar →

This week on It’s Hot In Here radio, those lucky enough to enter the WCBN studios were greeted by the warm and rich tones of the cello and baroque flute warming up to play. On flute was Taya König-Tarasevich, who has studied music in Siberia, Freiburg Germany and Ann Arbor Michigan and now plays from … Continue reading Sounds of Gratitude →

Our friend Rodney Pate sits in with us on this episode to talk about Michigan area bands from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Rod is a DJ and collector from Ann Arbor Michigan, and has been focusing on collecting local private press records. He also has his own radio show, Right On Radio at the long running freeform radio station WCBN based at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he plays an all-analog show of obscure psychedelia and conducts interviews with artists from the area. For this episode, Rod has selected some of the lesser-known bands he has encountered over the years and it’s going to be a varied show - ranging from heavy psych and garage to real people music and folk. Beau Biens (Malibu, 1967) -Time Passed Glass Sun Band (Sound Patterns, 1972) -Silence In the Morning Jef Fisk & Tom Shader-For Sam (Bird Productions, 1976) -Larvae Bob Boden-Rick Hamming (Silver Circle, 1978) -Home Wrecker Rick and J.B.-Wake Up and Smell the Coffee… (DGA, 1977) -(You Keep Me) Satisfied Pat’s People-Silver Rain Afar (197?) -December Sequel Peter Stark-Mushroom Country (Montage, 1976) -Many Times Stoney and the Jagged Edge-Chasing Rainbows (Big Beat, 1968/2014) -Rainbows Bob Cameron-Home-Style Stone Soup comp. (Sweetwax, 1974) -Four in the Morning

In this week’s episode co-hosts Chris Askew-Merwin and Malavika Sahai talk food and power, with a focus on corporate control over the food industry. This conversation is based on an interview we air between Malavika and guest Phil Howard from Michigan State University, a professor and sociologist studying food markets and food systems. He has a new book out, entitled Concentration and … Continue reading Food and Power: A Conversation With Phil Howard →

In this week’s episode host Chris Askew-Merwin and our newest host Audrey Pallmeyer discuss clips from the fantastic panel titled Advancing Environmental Sustainability in the Trump Era which was held on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. The panel was hosted by the U of M’s School of Natural Resources and Environment. The panel is moderated by SNRE’s interim dean, Dan … Continue reading Advancing Sustainability in the Trump Era: A Discussion →

This inauguration weekend is coupled with an act of resistance: a Women’s March on Washington with sister marches happening across the globe in solidarity with socially marginalized individuals under a Trump presidency. Traveling all the way from Ann Arbor to be a part of the action are a group of students from our own School … Continue reading The Women’s March →

In this week’s episode of It’s Hot in Here, your host Chris Askew-Merwin investigates the future of transportation by speaking on the phone with Sue Zielinski, Managing Director for SMART (Sustainable Mobility & Accessibility Research & Transformation) at the University of Michigan. Listen as Sue explains how transportation is moving away from a culture of individually … Continue reading Transportation’s Future: Multi-Modal, IT-Enabled →

In the third part of our Standing Rock series hosts Malavika Sahai and Chris Askew-Merwin are joined in studio by returning guests John Petoskey, JD candidate, and Jens Lund, a visiting scholar from Denmark. We are also joined by Becca Lynn a University of Michigan student getting her BA in Sociology. In this segment we discuss the … Continue reading Standing Rock, Part 3 →

In this week’s episode of It’s Hot in Here, hosts Malavika Sahai and Chris Askew-Merwin are joined by Bridget Vial, an organizer for Divest and Invest at the U of M and Jens Lund, a visiting scholar from Denmark to discuss the growing movement calling for institutions, cities, and countries around the world to divest their … Continue reading Divest and Invest →

In the second installment of our conversation on Standing Rock we hear about what it’s really like to be on the ground in the camp. First, correspondent Leana Hosea speaks with water protectors at the camp who discuss police presence on the ground and morale as they continue to defend their land. We also listen to … Continue reading Standing Rock, Part Two →

Tune in for an update and discussion from the first week of the 22nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) in Marrakech, Morocco. Graduate students Ember McCoy and Ed Waisanen from the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan join hosts Malavika Sahai and Chris Askew-Merwin to discuss their perceptions and … Continue reading COP 22 In Marrakech →

In the first of our three-part series on the Standing Rock protests we invited two Native American activists and graduate students from the University of Michigan, John Petoskey, JD candidate and Katherine Crocker, PhD candidate to join hosts Malavika Sahai and Chris Askew-Merwin to have a discussion on the evolution of the protest and its place … Continue reading Standing Rock- Part One →

Rastaman Vibrations Reggae Podcast celebrating 4/20, Earth Day! Big Up to Selecta Jerry at Sounds of the Caribbean for playing all kinds of great Reggae music! You keep me up to date on the new artists out there, from Raging Fyah, Agent Sasco, and Mark Wonder, and so many more. Hello, to Brian Tomsic at WCBN, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, another long time Reggae DJ, with another point of view, to keep the sounds fresh! Rastaman Vibrations #77 Playlist Cobra Style Dub - Fantan Mojah Feel Highrie - Agent Sasco (Assassin) Ichense Dub - Dubmatix Botanical Roots (US Remix Version) - Black Uhuru Inna Rizzla - Bobby Hustle Summertime - B.B.Seaton In My World - Pressure Trod On - Sizzla World Crisis - Raging Fyah Ku Klux Klan - Steel Pulse Dub Fever - Tenor Saw Groovy - Burning Spear Freedom Song - Third World Black Roses - Barrington Levy There for You - Beres Hammond Next To You - Aswad Woman Love Dub - Mad Cobra

Shout outs, drinks, books, more drinks and what folks won't let us play.Our GuestsDon't existShow Notes after the jumpShow NotesShout Outs+Noah Stevens & Greg Heany for show topics!Props to +Gaming and BS! Great show, guys.DrinkSpace Rock American IPA, Shorts Brewery, Bellaire, MIUndertaker Belgian Style Dark Ale, Brewery Vivant, Grand Rapids, MISpinWCBN - 88.3 - University of Michigan's college radio stationWIDR - 89.1 - Western Michigan University's college radio stationMogwai, Rock ActionHombre Lobo's "Howls From the Veil" Lamentations of the Flame Princess playlistAncient Warlocks, "Super Wizard"Wardruna is amazing gaming musicBOLT THROWER!Botch - the hardcore band with a sense of humorReadShadow Games, Glenn CookFear And Loathing In Las Vegas, Hunter S. ThompsonThe Incal, Allejandro Jodorowski & MoebiusRunDonn might be running some White Star soonAdam & Donn are working on Nova Scream, a zine for White StarAdam's Iron Coast ACKS campaign is getting ready to use the Domains At War mass-combat systemRed Box Miniatures - classic Citadel if classic Citadel was even betterOsprey Publishing has been making wargames and they're pretty exciting. Games We Want To Play And Haven't Had The ChanceDonn really wants to play Warhammer Fantasy Role Play 1e (Adam does, too, really)Dying Earth - Vancian fantasy at its finest!Torchbearer - Adam & Donn want to play this, have no idea how to run itAdam's Top 3 4:Talislanta!Skyrealms of Jorune Empire of the Petal ThroneShout out to +James Maliszewski & his zine "The Excellent Travelling Volume"Doctor Who: Adventures In Time & Space - but Adam has some reservationsGames We Can't Get Anyone To Play With UsWraith: the Oblivion - One of Adam's favorites from the dark age that was the 90'sDonn's just pickier about the groups he plays with, they'll just trust him to run whateverThanks for joining us for this episode of Drink Spin Run. We'd love to read your comments on the show, suggestions, where exactly we can stick what and other thinly-veiled threats. Send us your thoughts at dsr@kickassistan.net. Once again, thanks for listening, you gorgeous listeners.

Audio[audio:http://hughstimson.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wcbn-2012-04-30-120001-EDT.mp3] (Skip through first part of audio to get to show start!) We hosted this conversation with Shannon Brines, Jason Frenzel, and Lucas DiGia, organizers of the April 2012 Local Food Summit. How did the summit go? What were the major themes and outcomes this year? Listen in to find out! (Don’t miss some of […]