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WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMStory Behind the Song: The Legacy of a Student Band at Hillsdale College with Gavin Listro and Isaac GreenJoin Lilly Faye as she interviews Gavin Listro and Isaac Green, members of the Schizmatics. Hear about their fun memories writing, performing and recording songs as students at Hillsdale, specifically how they wrote their campus hit, "Strangers in Seattle."
2025-10-2022 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMRadio Free Hillsdale St. Patrick's Day SpecialThe 2025 Radio Free Hillsdale St. Patrick's Day Special commenorates the story of St. Patrick and celebrates the culture of Ireland, the island he called home. Hear from Hillsdale College Chaplain Rev. Adam Rick, Hillsdale Associate Professor of English Elizabeth Fredericks, and Carin University Professor of History Steele Brad. Plus Irish songs played by Hillsdale College students and Irish poetry read by Hillsdale's Tower Players.Hosted by Gavin Listro, with contributions from Gwen Thompson, Lauren Smyth, and Lilly Faye Kraemer. The Radio Free Hillsdale St. Patrick's Day Special was made possible in part through the generous s...
2025-03-1444 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe WRFH Interview: Dean SinclairDean Sinclair, a professional drummer based in Chicago and Hillsdale alumnus, joins Gavin Listro for a conversation.From 11/04/24.
2024-11-0422 min
I've Got Aux"Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels)" by Jim CroceAlly is on aux this week and takes the crew back to 1972 with Jim Croce's "Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels)." We talk breakup songs, the relevance of quality music even decades later when removed from the signs of their times, and Croce as a songwriter. Ally also makes fun of Gavin (per usual).
2024-04-2519 minI've Got AuxTwenty One Pilots Special Part 2This week, complete our two-part special about Twenty One Pilots. We're joined by our friend and fellow fan, Madison Asher. In this episode we walk through "My Blood" from "Trench" and their newest, "Overcompensate."
2024-04-2520 minI've Got AuxTwenty One Pilots Special Part 1This week, we start a two-part special about Twenty One Pilots. We're joined by our friend and fellow fan, Madison Asher. In this episode we walk through "Taxi Cab" off of their self-titled debut and "Migraine" off of "Vessel." Stay tuned for part 2!
2024-04-2517 minI've Got Aux"Rumble" by Skrillex, Fred Again and FlowdanGavin is on aux this week and chose "Rumble" by Skrillex, Fred Again and Flowdan. This is a bit out of the crew's comfort zone, despite Bella being our elected electronic music representative. Gavin walks us through how he found the song, the gals relay their histories with Skrillex, and we chat about the merging of different genres to create songs like this.
2024-04-2520 minI've Got Aux"Look At Us Now (Honeycomb)" by Daisy Jones & The SixBella is on aux this week and chose "Look At Us Now (Honeycomb)" by Daisy Jones & The Six. She successfully notes Ally will not like this song, and the crew chimes in with what makes a good Fleetwood Mac inspired song versus a bad one. We also discuss the role of soundtracks in films and if they can be standalone works of art.
2024-04-0818 minI've Got Aux"Back Door Man" by The DoorsAlly is on Aux this week and chose "Back Door Man" by The Doors. Ally glosses over Lizard King lore and tries to convince the crew this song is awesome despite The Doors' status. Bella and I also suggest which kinds of protein sources we'd be.
2024-04-0816 minI've Got Aux"Still Got it Going On" by Young Gun Silver FoxGavin is on Aux this week and chose "Still Got it Going On" by Young Gun Silver Fox. We talk about nostalgic sounds and what qualifications you must have in order to be considered a "silver fox."
2024-04-0818 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMTruman and Claire Like People: Gavin Listro and Nathan StanishThis week Truman and Claire try their hand in moderating a presidential debate. Both candidates for senior class officer board now have our full endorsement, not that it matters since voting is closed.
2024-04-0821 minI've Got Aux"I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" by Hall & OatesBella is on Aux this week and chose "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" by Hall & Oates. We chat about the drama between the duo and what sounds constitute the 80's vibe.
2024-02-2617 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Don't Wanna Love U" by joe pAlly is on Aux this week and chose "Don't Wanna Love U" by joe p. We chat about the golden age of indie, how you can tell an artist is going to be good live from their recorded work, and Gavin just really likes that joe p is from New Jersey.
2024-02-0318 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Now and Then" by The BeatlesIn this special edition of I've Got Aux from last fall, the crew discusses the most recent Beatles track "Now and Then." We discuss the implications of AI becoming utilized more by the music industry, and how it feels to be alive at the release of a "new" Beatles song. Also, Ringo is every mom's favorite Beatle. This episode of I've Got Aux was nominated for an award in the category "Music Feature/Special" with the Michigan Student Broadcast Awards. Finalist placements will be announced at an award luncheon in Lansing on March 18, 2024.
2024-02-0319 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "This World (Is Going Up in Flames)" by Charles BradleyAlly is on Aux this week and chose "This World (Is Going Up in Flames)" by Charles Bradley. We chat about neo-soul and why soul is needed now more than ever. Ally also fangirls about Daptone Records for half the episode and Gavin learns that some artists he thinks made music in the '60s are from the mid-2000s.
2023-11-1517 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Get Down Moses" by Joe Strummer, The MescalerosOur first live episode! Ally is on Aux this week and chose "Get Down Moses" by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros. The aux crew discusses the strangeness of this track on the album as a whole and how Bella used to wake up on school mornings to The Clash.
2023-11-0121 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Hope To Be Around (Live)" by Men I TrustBella is on Aux this week and chose "Hope To Be Around (Live)" by Men I Trust. An ambiguous and wildly successful group, the Aux crew debates genre, influence, and career trajectory while chatting about the ethereal sonic elements.
2023-10-1622 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "California" by The Band CaminoGavin is on aux this week and chose "California" by The Band Camino. We chat about how music ages alongside us and might just leave us behind in the process. The Band Camino is one of Bella and Gavin's favorite groups, and they chat about what it's like to watch a band change over the years on today's episode.
2023-10-1622 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Too Late To Turn Back Now" by Cornelius Brothers & Sister RoseBella is on aux this week and chose "Too Late To Turn Back Now" by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose. It's our first week back on campus and our first episode recorded at the new station! We talk about the track, the role of TV/film in sharing new music, and how music can be "audio furniture" in our lives.
2023-09-1119 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Silly Little Love Songs" by WingsGavin is on aux this week and chose "Silly Love Songs" by Wings. We chat about the importance of levity and love, the cool music video for this track, and Gav fangirls about Wings for a bit.
2023-04-1917 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Silver Dagger" by Charley CrockettAlly is on aux this week and played "Silver Dagger" by Charley Crockett. We talk modern country sentiments, good ole 'Murica, and seductive lyricism.
2023-04-1918 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Shakedown Street" by Grateful DeadBella is on aux this week and played "Shakedown Street." We talk deadheads!
2023-04-1918 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Follow My Girl" by The Japanese HouseBella is on aux this week and brought "Follow My Girl" to the table. We chat about the atmospheric vibe of Amber Mary Bain's music and about her strange underground popularity.
2023-03-0318 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Sunflower" by Vampire Weekend, Steve LacyGavin is on aux this week and revisited "Sunflower" by Vampire Weekend and Steve Lacy. We chat about some of the recent problems at Lacy's live shows and concert etiquette.
2023-02-1420 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "You've Got a Friend," Donny Hathaway coverAlly is on aux this week and introduces Bell and Gavin to Donny Hathaway's cover of "You've Got a Friend" written by Carole King. We talk live albums, covers, and if this version is better than the original.
2022-11-0817 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Motion Picture Soundtrack" by RadioheadBella is on aux this week and plays her favorite song off of "Kid A" by Radiohead, "Motion Picture Soundtrack. The girls try to convince (bully) Gavin into liking the song, hit on concepts surrounding the idea of "song people" and "album people," and discuss the type of person who loves Radiohead.
2022-10-2719 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux X Social Mediators: "Charlie" by Charlie PuthThis is a special edition of I've Got Aux. We welcome Jillian Parks of the Social Mediators to talk about the release of Charlie Puth's newest album, "Charlie." Part roast session, part critique, part desperately trying to make Puth likable, the Aux crew & Jillian talk about the album and the social media sphere's reception.
2022-10-2322 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "All I Need to Hear" by The 1975Gavin is on aux this week and plays the newest single from The 1975, "All I Need to Hear." We talk about the upcoming era of the 1975 and the girls surprise Gavin with tickets to see The 1975 in Chicago. Ally buys a ticket shortly after.
2022-10-1319 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Kids These Days" by Shakey GravesAlly is on aux this week and breaks down "Kids These Days" by Shakey Graves. We talk lyricism, getting older, and how Gavin thinks Ally is the female version of Shakey Graves.
2022-10-1319 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Right Down the Line" by Gerry RaffertyBella is on aux this week and brings up a favorite, "Right Down the Line" by Gerry Rafferty. We talk funk, love songs, and oldies.
2022-10-1318 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Sweet Subilme" by Ruby WatersAlly is on aux this week and caps off our first season of I've Got Aux with "Sweet Sublime" by Ruby Waters.
2022-10-1322 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Ride" by Lana Del ReyStephen Berntson, aka "Stevo" is our guest on this week's episode
2022-10-1318 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "didya think" by ArlieGavin is on aux this episode and we talk about "didya think" by Arlie. This was right before Gavin performed with his band, the Schizmatics, at CHP as an opener for Arlie.
2022-10-1318 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "BOY" by Charlie PuthGavin is on aux this week and brings up a controversial topic: Charlie Puth. We chat about the enigma that is Puth and Gavin makes the case for "BOY."
2022-10-1319 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: Beatles Special EpisodeThis week, each member of the aux team brings in one of their favorite Beatles songs and we discuss its relevance to our lives.
2022-10-1331 min2022-10-1317 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood MacBella is on aux this week and plays one of her favorite Fleetwood Mac songs, "Rhiannon." We talk mysticism in music and Stevie Nicks.
2022-10-1319 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "I Will Follow" by U2Gavin is on aux this week and brings in his mom to talk about "I Will Follow" by U2. Gavin's mom runs the convo and talks about what the song's impact was like upon its release.
2022-10-1319 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Back to Oz" by Angelo de Augustine & Sufjan StevensAlly is on aux this week and she harps on her hyperfixation song of the moment: "Back to Oz." We talk about the influence of other media on songwriting, Sufjan Stevens' ties to Michigan, and the exploration of idealism.
2022-10-1319 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Sunday Morning" by Tyson MotsenbockerBella is on aux this week and plays "Sunday Morning" by Tyson Motsenbocker. We talk about live performances, personal relationships with songs, and religious influence in music.
2022-10-1318 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "You Are the Traffic" by COINGavin is on aux this week and tries to win Ally over with a COIN song, "You Are the Traffic." We talk COIN's reputation and the merits of writing your own music.
2022-10-1319 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Say Yes" by Elliott SmithAlly is on aux this week and forces the gang to listen to on of her favorite artists, Elliott Smith. We break down the melancholic heartthrob, why his music is so evergreen, and some modern iterations of his work.
2022-10-1320 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Still Ill" by The SmithsBella is on aux this week and she takes us through one of her favorites from The Smiths. We talk all things Morrissey and the allure of The Smith's humor.
2022-10-1319 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Love Me" by The 1975Gavin is on aux this week discussing "Love Me" by The 1975, a track off of their second album. We break down our history with the group and how they've transformed over the past few albums (for better or for worse).
2022-10-1318 minI've Got AuxI've Got Aux: "Aeroplane" by Red Hot Chili PeppersAlly is on aux this week and leads the discussion about 1996 release "Aeroplane" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. We dive into themes of drug abuse, some details of the song itself, and the cult-like fandom of RHCP.
2022-10-1318 min