Shows
Open Mike RadioSarah ParkerSarah Parker joins us for a good conversation and a bunch of nice songs in the studio. Plus a visit from Como Buz founder, Mike Murphy.
2025-08-271h 57
Open Mike RadioDave Dearnley TributeSomber but cool show featuring the music of our close friend, Dave Dearnley, who passed away on July 6, 2025. A bunch of friends and bandmates came by to hang out and share stories and we featured a bunch of Dave's music recorded over the years on Open Mike Radio. Plus a few in the studio from Sarah Parker.
2025-07-201h 57
Open Mike RadioMonsterya...Concannon...Cost of DesireExtremely fun show featuring members of the band, Monsterya, along with a Mike and Steel from Cost of Desire and a phone visit with Concannon manager, Bobby Vestal. Great music from all three bands.
2025-03-161h 56
Open Mike RadioThe Ex-GentlemenThe Ex-Gentlemen joined us for some live surf rock and wild stories...then a very interesting phone conversation with Tunestr founder, Open Mike (yes, you read that correctly)...then we closed the show out with a couple from Dylan McCord.
2025-01-261h 54
Everyday HeroesHeather Hagan:S1E4Cliff and Mike interview TikTok influencer Heather Hagan. She explains the ins and outs of modeling and influencing.
2024-11-261h 12
Rae Bonney - Men's HealthMike Hagan with Rae Bonney October 2024Mike Hagan is a Distant Conspirator who has become a very close collaborator of mine over the past few years 😀.
In a mash up of our respective fields, mental health, workplace wellbeing, men’s health, safety and compliance, we shared all the how, what, why, when and where we’re both currently at.
On one of the biggest topics going round, Mike and I sketched out what organisational responsibility in addressing workplace psychosocial hazards and risks can look like, and described simple yet effective strategies anyone can use to...
2024-10-271h 38
Psych Health and Safety PodcastHR vs HSE?? Navigating psychosocial safety ownership - with Mike HaganIn this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Mike Hagan, HR and WHS Consultant at Mike Hagan Consulting Services. Mike shares insights from his experiences working across Safety and Human Resources to implement psychological health and safety in a large multinational. Key issues and challenges include implementing psychosocial surveys, accessing organisational data, managing resources and capacity, and navigating internal territorial or political issues.
2024-06-041h 19
It's Not That Complicated with David HaganHow to Achieve Great Growth in Your Business Regardless of Your Industry with Mike KovakAre you facing challenges in growing your business and don't know where to start? If so, you've come to the right place! In this episode of the It's Not That Complicated Podcast, David Hagan interviews Mike Kovak who is a successful entrepreneur and business coach at one of the largest real estate investment franchise businesses in the country. Mike has had tremendous success in multiple sectors and will share practical insight on how you can achieve strategic growth regardless of the industry you're in. Pull up a seat, grab your notebook and pen, and join us for the podcast now.
2024-05-2828 min
Open Mike RadioZawataCrazy cool show with live music from Zawata in the big room and John Galbraith in studio. Plus visits from Footlong Cowboy, Nathan James, Ruby Lane drummer, Big Mike Wambua, Adrienne and Sam from Cafe Berlin and Jesse from King Theodore Records. Fun and funny show.
2024-05-261h 54
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe384: Matt Hagan and Chloe Hudson—Freedom Food and Funny CarsMatt is a four-time NHRA Funny Car world champion and first-generation cattle and CBD farmer. Chloe is a mikeroweWORKS work ethic scholarship recipient, an AWS Certified Weld Inspector, and a social media influencer. She also runs social media for Matt Hagan and Tony Stewart. This conversation does not stay in its lane as it veers from the high stakes involved in going 330 mph in four seconds to the tasty steaks that the Hagan Cattle Company produces in Virginia to the political stakes of not keeping your food supply chain in America.
2024-05-071h 02
Open Mike RadioDave Dearnley and FriendsPerhaps the best episode of Open Mike Radio we've done thus far. Just a bunch of amazingly talented people sharing songs and having fun. Featuring Dave Dearnley, Dave Angle, John Randall, Justin Hickerson, Tim Carey and Tony Lotven, along with me and Kurt and Memphis and Clark.
2023-09-241h 51
Real InSight with Myke IrelandEP002 - Mike Hagan - Mental Health In BusinessIn this episode of Real Insight, we delve into the vital topic of mental health in the business world with guest Mike Hagan. As the past few years have emphasized the significance of mental well-being, it's crucial to address its impact on individuals in the workplace. Mike Hagan, an expert in mental health, shares his journey and valuable insights on how businesses can recognize and support their employees' mental health needs.
Main Talking Points:
1. From a Checkered Past to Mental Health Advocate
Mike Hagan's...
2023-07-241h 02
Unstress with Dr Ron EhrlichMike Hagan: Creating Better WorkplacesMike Hagan is a workplace consultant who specialises in Human Resources; Health, Safety & Wellbeing and Corporate Compliance with over twenty-five years' management experience in both the public and private sectors. Mike is a passionate mental health advocate who has a track record of implementing holistic mental health and wellbeing strategies within organisations, designed to remove the prejudice and stigma associated with mental illness in the workplace and develop workplace cultures where 'It’s OK not to be OK'. His career path has provided Mike with a comprehensive overview of the legal, economic and...
2023-05-021h 07
Open Mike RadioFoxteethSuper fun show with Josh, Mike and Justin of Foxteeth. They played a few live songs for us and we had a fun talk. Plus a visit from Kai, Jake and Brody of Concannon who dropped off a copy of their debut CD, Distortion. We played a few tracks and talked with the band a little. Finally a visit from Jolene and a couple of her latest recordings.Foxteeth on InstagramConcannonJolene
2023-04-021h 51
Open Mike RadioMani PediPacked show with live music and a fun talk with COMO rockers, Mani Pedi - Including the debut of their newest single, Crazy. Plus a visit from Rob Lampe and John Schneller remembering our friend, Mike Robertson. And finally a visit with Brian Craig (BC of Don't Mind Dying) about their benefit show at the Blue Note. https://www.instagram.com/manipediband/Mani Pedi on SpotifyDon't Mind Dying on SpotifyBC/Suzi House Fire GoFundMe
2023-02-261h 52
Open Mike RadioMani PediPacked show with live music and a fun talk with COMO rockers, Mani Pedi - Including the debut of their newest single, Crazy. Plus a visit from Rob Lampe and John Schneller remembering our friend, Mike Robertson. And finally a visit with Brian Craig (BC of Don't Mind Dying) about their benefit show at the Blue Note. https://www.instagram.com/manipediband/Mani Pedi on SpotifyDon't Mind Dying on SpotifyBC/Suzi House Fire GoFundMe
2023-02-261h 52
Open Mike RadioRuby LaneHilarious show with Ruby Lane. Missing drummer Mike, so no live music, but a bunch of recorded songs, phone calls and fun stuff.Ruby Lane on Instagram
2023-01-221h 53
Open Mike RadioRuby LaneHilarious show with Ruby Lane. Missing drummer Mike, so no live music, but a bunch of recorded songs, phone calls and fun stuff.Ruby Lane on Instagram
2023-01-221h 53
Rae Bonney - Men's HealthMike Hagan with Rae Bonney - September 2022Earlier this year, I witnessed Mike Hagan speaking about workplace burnout and the need for a systematic approach, at Melbourne’s Managing Burnout and Fatigue in the Workplace Conference. (Me) a fellow speaker and ever curious audience participant, wondered what the General Manager for HR, CC & HS&E of leading global supplier of technology and services at Bosch Australia would have to say about this matter. So ..... if Mike's extensive role description wasn’t mouthful enough, what he had to say (in a very unexpectedly broad, northern English accent) was a head full of awesome and inspiration for everyone in t...
2022-09-241h 45
Sarah Hagan BackstageSarah Hagan Backstage with Dave WecklMy guest today Dave Weckl is an absolute drumming legend. He has not only played with an amazing array of musicians in multiple genres over his past decades in the music industry such as Chick Correa, Mike Stern, Paul Simon, Robert Plant and many more, and he made a name for himself as the ultimate drummers drummer with his drumming videos, masterclasses, and clinics. We are going to talk about the music and the teachings that shaped his personal sound, his journey as a drummer and musician, and the incredible projects he has coming up. So come along with...
2022-08-301h 06
Sarah Hagan BackstageSarah Hagan Backstage with Mike ManginiMike Mangini is best known as the drummer in the band Dream Theatre, but he is also an incredible teacher, clinician, and studio drummer as well. We are going to talk about returning to tour life after the pandemic, his solo album (which I was lucky enough to preview a couple of years ago), the process of auditioning for Dream Theatre, his recent Grammy win, and his reunion with Mike Portnoy. So come along with me as I catch up with Mike Mangini.Mike's Instagram: Mike Mangini Official (@mikemanginiofficial) • Instagram photos and videosMike's Youtube: Mi...
2022-07-121h 02The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe250: Jessie Hagan—They Want You to Find ThemStaff Genealogist for Sons of the American Revolution, Jessie Hagan forgoes his Derby party to school Mike and Chuck on their revolutionary lineage, why it matters, and why Knobel is a fitting name for Mike’s whiskey.
2022-05-101h 23
Mike Coscarelli RulesA Verdict In The Derek Chauvin Trial, And Re-living The Classic NYC Punk Scene Of The 90s W/ Musician/Comedian Sean O'HaganThis week, Mike lends his thoughts on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial and Producer Ronnie recounts her train ride from LA to New York. Later punk singer and standup comedian, Sean O'Hagan joins Mike to discuss the 90's punk scene in New York City, his favorite albums of all time and what it was like to perform at CBGB.
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2021-04-211h 57
The Mike Kara PodcastsThe Mike Kara Radio Program - What's Up America - Sylvester Hagan - Poems of Hope - Final Edit1/13/21 - Edition of The Mike Kara Radio Program - "What's Up America". Today we have
an interview with Sylvester Hagan, who is poet, speaker, Life Coach, & author. Sylvester is the
author of the book - "Poems of Hope". Sylvester's websites can be found ay
http://buyfromsly.com &
https://www.facebook.com/sylvesteratrockymountianautobrokers
Sylvester currently resides in Springs, Colorado, USA, but is originally from Lakeland, Florida, USA.
2021-01-1437 min
The Mike Kara PodcastsThe Mike Kara Radio Program - What's Up America - Sylvester Hagan - Poems of Hope - Facebook LiveHere is the original interview with Sylvester Hagan that aired live on Facebook. This is the unedited, uncut version of the interview.
2021-01-1331 min
Radio OrbitMatt Presti: Do the 2020My good friend Matt Presti joins me for a lively conversation about life in the world in 2020. We talk about liberty, freedom, self-determination, the presidential election and the so-called 'great reset'. This is the final Radio Orbit broadcast of the year as Mike is taking an hiatus for a couple of months.Featuring the music of Matt PrestiPrevious appearances by Matt:May 18, 2020October 21, 2019May 27, 2019
2020-11-032h 29
Radio OrbitDr. John Sheliak: Catching UpMy old friend John Sheliak joins me for a great conversation - the first we've had on the air in about 12 years. We talked about lots of different relevant topics along with the some reminiscing.Featuring the music of Conor OberstPrevious appearances by John:June 16, 2008July 30, 2007February 26, 2007
2020-09-242h 25
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Mike Dahle // President of the Wisconsin High School Esports AssociationMike Dahle is the President of the Wisconsin High School Esports Association, and a coach with the Elkhorn High School Esports Team. He goes into his start in scholastic esports, and lessons learned from working with several stakeholders to create a student-focused non-profit esports association.
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Mike Dahle (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Wisconsin High School Esports Association
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget th...
2020-09-1453 min
Open Mike RadioThe DavesCool talk and music with Dave Angle, Dave Dearnley and Dave (Justin) Hickerson of The Daves.https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/DogPoundJangle/
2020-08-2859 min
Radio OrbitAnything Goes: Eugenics, Population Control, Designer Viruses and Human TraffickingA recorded piece on the work of Dr. John Calhoun from the late 1950s on the Mouse Utopia Experiments. Calhoun studied the effects of population density on mice behavior. This study is one of the bases for modern day eugenics and is at the heart of the rational for things like UN Agenda 21.Then a recorded piece from DEFCON 25 with Dr. John Sotos, Chief Medical Officer at Intel Corp. He discusses the frightening reality of genetic diseases to guide digital hacks of the human genome.Then a chilling and heart wrenching appeal from Hollywood filmmaker John Paul...
2020-08-252h 24
Open Mike RadioGuitarist, Singer/Songwriter - Rob Lampe: Part 2Fun conversation and music with Rob Lampe. Part 2 of 2.
2020-08-2159 min
Open Mike RadioGuitarist, Singer/Songwriter - Rob Lampe: Part 1Fun conversation and music with Rob Lampe. Part 1 of 2.
2020-08-1459 min
Radio OrbitJonathan Zap: Rabbit Hole Navigation - Pt. 2Part 2 of my super cool conversation with Jonathan Zap on Rabbit Hole Navigation. Interesting, fun and fascinating, and ideas and techniques that are valuable to all.Featuring the music of SkinshapePrevious appearances by Jonathan:August 3, 2020December 31, 2019July 22, 2019January 7, 2008January 29, 2007October 9, 2006
2020-08-122h 32
Radio OrbitJonathan Zap: Rabbit Hole Navigation - Pt. 1A super cool conversation between myself and Jonathan regarding what he calls Rabbit Hole Navigation. I call it life in the world. The ideas and techniques he shares are valuable no matter what you call them.We're gonna continue the conversation next week...Featuring the music of SkinshapePrevious appearances by Jonathan:December 31, 2019July 22, 2019January 7, 2008January 29, 2007October 9, 2006
2020-08-042h 29
Radio OrbitAnything Goes: Open Lines and Crazy TalkJust me and the listeners and a couple important stories from the news. Dr. Birger Sorensen on COVID19 origins, an update on the evermore sickening Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislaine Maxwell saga, space weather and a couple phone calls.Featured Music: John R. Miller
2020-07-072h 15
Open Mike RadioHooten Hallers Guitarist/Vocalist - John RandallJohn Randall, wonderful guitarist and vocalist for The Hooten Hallers, joins me via zoom for a fun talk and a few acoustic songs. We talk about the band and their goings on since the COVID changed the music scene. John is an amazing guitar player, a great vocalist, a decent pinball player and one of my closest friends here in Como.https://www.facebook.com/thehootenhallers/https://thehootenhallers.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X32nogZZTFo
2020-07-0355 min
Radio OrbitFlashback 1984: Soviet Dissident/KGB Defector Yuri BezmenovHistorical interview conducted by G. Edward Griffin in 1984 with Soviet Defector and KGB Agent, Yuri Bezmenov. I interviewed Ed Griffin back in August of 2007.Featured Music: Andrew Ryanhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nush2HzDNmkYhZoQs6wo1
2020-06-302h 02
Open Mike RadioMulti-Instrumentalists Ruth Acuff and Jeff MuellerGreat chat with my friends and wonderful musicians, Ruth Acuff and Jeff Mueller, about their move to NYC and subsequent return to COMO. Plus a bunch of cool songs from Ruth and from Jeff's band Oversight Committee and a great one featuring Jeff, John Galbraith and Noel Feldman.https://www.facebook.com/ruthacuffmusichttps://www.facebook.com/Oversightcommitteebandhttps://www.facebook.com/theroyalfurs/
2020-06-2659 min
Radio OrbitAnything Goes: Open Lines and Crazy TalkJust me and the listeners and a recent talk from Andreas Antonopolous on Complexity, fragility and the promise of open blockchain technology. Then a report on the utterly terrifying concept of contact tracing (which has since been removed by YouTube).Featured Music: Andrew Ryanhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nush2HzDNmkYhZoQs6wo1
2020-06-231h 59
Open Mike RadioBlue Note/Rose GM Mike Nolan and The DavesFun and informative show with Mike Nolan, GM of The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall. Mike talked to us about the re-opening of Rose for music this weekend. Then we were joined by my good friend Dave Dearnley, whose band, The Daves will be performing Saturday, June 20 at Rose. Music from The Daves thrughout the show plus a call from Justin Hickerson and The Hooten Hallers' Andy Rehm.
2020-06-1959 min
Open Mike RadioBlue Note/Rose GM Mike Nolan and The DavesFun and informative show with Mike Nolan, GM of The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall. Mike talked to us about the re-opening of Rose for music this weekend. Then we were joined by my good friend Dave Dearnley, whose band, The Daves will be performing Saturday, June 20 at Rose. Music from The Daves thrughout the show plus a call from Justin Hickerson and The Hooten Hallers' Andy Rehm.
2020-06-1959 min
Radio OrbitGeronimo: Fearless Apache Leader, Warrior, Medicine ManThis episode of Radio Orbit features an historical documentary on the fearless Apache leader, warrior and medicine man, Goyatlay, otherwise known as Geronimo. We also do space weather, a bit of news and take an interesting call from Willy in Columbia, Missouri.Featured Music: Trills https://trills.bandcamp.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
2020-06-162h 23
Radio OrbitDick Gregory: Race, Comedy and JusticeThis episode of Radio Orbit Features an historical piece from 2010 in which Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington interviews the provocative and always unpredictable Dick Gregory. Mr. Gregory was a leading civil rights activist, a brilliant comedian and very wise man.Featured Music: Black Pumas
2020-06-091h 48
Open Mike RadioKyren Penrose - The AdaptationA cool chat and some great new songs with Kyren, Luke and Ryan of Columbia, Missouri rockers, The Adaptation. First show back live in the studio for about 10 weeks. Thrilled to be back.https://open.spotify.com/artist/3S2Nh1O0R6bKiAPh1c0Xihhttps://theadaptation.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/theadaptation/https://www.instagram.com/the_adaptation/
2020-06-0559 min
Radio OrbitDr. Sven Nyholm: Robots, AI and Ethics (Interview Only)Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sven Nyholm about robots, AI and ethics. We discuss many of the topics in his new book, Humans and Robots: Ethics, Agency and Anthropomorphism and touch on the work of Dr. David Gunkel, Dr. John Danaher and Immanuel Kant.Featured Music: Yin Yin
2020-06-021h 27
Radio OrbitDr. Sven Nyholm: Robots, AI and Ethics (Full Show)Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sven Nyholm about robots, AI and ethics. Also space weather, some news and commentary on recent events. I chat about the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, social and cultural upheaval and the sad and strange times we are currently living in.Featured Music: Yin Yinhttps://yinyin.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/yinyinband/https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
2020-06-022h 55
Radio OrbitThe Live Show ReturnsFirst time back in the station for 10 weeks doing Radio Orbit live. I spend most of the night talking about my thoughts, observations and experiences since the beginning of the COVID19 crisis. We do Space Weather a bit of news and take an interesting call from Spencer in Kansas City.https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
2020-05-262h 59
Open Mike RadioVarious Artists - Request to Artists for Music!Just me playing some great songs from some of my favorite artists. Featuring Fumes, The Hooten Hallers, Justin Hickerson, Austin Jones, Merry Ellen Kirk, Rae Fitzgerald, Fried Crawdaddies, The Daves, The Sweaters, Paul Weber and the Scrappers, Tim Carey, Andrew Ryan, The Goldbugs, Matt Presti...Also a request for artists and bands to send me some home recordings so that we might turn them into radio shows!https://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm
2020-05-221h 00
Radio OrbitCOVID19 and Freedom, Health Well-being and the Immune SystemA talk with regular guest Matt Presti about the response to COVID19 and the ramifications for liberty and freedom in the USA. Then a visit from LCSW and wellness expert, Chris Robinson. We talk about health, well-being and the immune system in the age of coronavirus.http://www.mattpresti.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
2020-05-192h 58
Open Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter/Drummer - Justin HickersonA fun remote show with my close friend and amazing musician, Justin Hickerson. Justin recorded 4 songs for the show and we have a cool talk in between. We talk about a bunch of stuff, including the COVID19 situation and how it is affecting musicians. Justin is a wonderful singer/songwriter and a brilliant drummer. He plays with a number of different projects around Columbia including Paul Weber and the Scrappers, The Ridgerunners, The Daves and Foxteeth.Still in Coronamode.https://soulmama.bandcamp.com/https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps...
2020-05-0843 min
Open Mike RadioRae FitzgeraldSome wonderful songs from my favorite local artist, Rae Fitzgerald. Hopefully we'll get rae to the station sometime for a live interview and some music. Still in Corona-mode for now though, with a shortened program and everything being done remotely, so no live stuff until we can get back in the studio.https://raefitzgerald.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/raefitzgerald/
2020-04-2418 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Kristy Custer & Mike Russell // Complete High School MaizeDr. Kristy Custer and Mike Russell are educators in Maize, Kansas. Complete High School Maize is an alternative high school, and home to one of the older high school esports programs in the United States. Starting in 2016, Mr. Russell has lead his school esports team. Dr. Custer, while not a gamer, saw the value of esports to connect her students into the social fabric of her schools. Dr. Custer and Mr. Russell came together to create FREE curriculum for an esports course in their school -- Gaming Concepts. While the curriculum stands as a class all its own, you...
2020-04-2054 min
Open Mike RadioThe Aina Cook BandSome good songs and a brief update on the phone with Aina Cook of the Aina Cook Band.Shows will remain around 40 minutes long due to the daily COVID19 update which will continue until we resume normal broadcasting. https://www.ainacook.com/https://www.facebook.com/AinaCookOfficial/
2020-04-1041 min
Open Mike RadioVarious Artists - Radio Station Changes due to COVID19First recorded program to air since the Coronavirus pandemic has closed the station to all of us programmers. I just talk a little about the situation and play some awesome stuff, all recorded over the last year or two on OMR.https://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htmhttps://openmikeradio.transistor.fm/https://feeds.transistor.fm/mike-hagan
2020-03-2747 minOpen Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter/Producer - Andrew RyanThe music of Andrew Ryan this morning. Andrew was supposed to be coming into town for a SOFAR show tomorrow night and was gonna be in the studio with me this morning. Unfortunately, the show was cancelled due to...you guessed it...the lousy coronavirus. Instead we got Andrew on the phone and talked a little and I played a bunch of songs from his most recent release, Across Currents. We also got a call from show regular Justin Hickerson who was hanging out with Chris Foss and Andy Rehm.https://andrewryanandthetravelers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://linktr...
2020-03-1358 min
Radio OrbitDr. Eric Feigl-Ding: Coronavirus COVID-19 (Interview Only)Harvard Epidemiologist, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding updates us on Coronavirus COVID19.https://twitter.com/DrEricDinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
2020-03-1033 min
Radio OrbitDr. Eric Feigl-Ding: Coronavirus COVID-19 (Full Show)Harvard Epidemiologist, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding updates us on Coronavirus COVID19. Then my good friend Diana Moxon (Host of KOPN's Speaking of the Arts) brings a heartwrenching interview with 'Welcome to Chechnya' Director, David France. Space weather, some news and a couple phone calls from my crazy friend Jonny in Denver.Featuring the music of The Dancing Dead.https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
2020-03-102h 45
Open Mike RadioBlake Gardner and the FarmersAwesome show with Blake Gardner and the Farmers. We talk a bit but get a bunch of great live stuff from the band. Hooten Hallers drummer Andy Rehm calls in, impersonating Justin Hickerson and fools us all for a minute. We also do a rundown of some of the musical events happening this True/False weekend. Really fun show.https://bgatf.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/BGatF/
2020-03-0657 min
Open Mike RadioFumes: Stella Peters and Lou NevinsA real cool show with Stella Peters and Lou Nevins of Fumes. We talk about their band and new EP, In My Skin. We play a few tracks from it and Lou and Stella play a couple live ones in the studio for us. Plus a call from show regular, Justin Hickerson.https://thefumes.bandcamp.com/
2020-02-2859 min
Open Mike RadioFlossie Lee and the BettiesSuper fun show with Erica, Susan and Emily, AKA, Flossie Lee and the Betties. We talked about their band, the local scene and their music. Also a visit from blues harmonica sensation, Memphis Chris Robinson, a call from my good friend and regular guest on OMR, Justin Hickerson and another ring in from the fabulous Dave Dearnley.https://www.facebook.com/Flossieleeandthebetties/https://soundcloud.com/dearnley
2020-02-2158 min
Open Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter - Effie LilligA fun show with wonderful singer/songwriter, Effie Lillig, her Aunt Katy and cousins Annie and Charlie. Plus the usual events rundown and a call from Justin Hickerson.https://www.instagram.com/effie.el/https://soundcloud.com/darkroomrecordscps/effie-lillig-octoberhttps://www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htm
2020-02-1458 min
Bilt215Mike Hagan — Founder, Operator, Investor and CEO of Hawk CapitalMike Hagan is a founder, operator and wildly successful investor in a variety of companies. He has repeatedly proven his ability to create or invest in a company, scale it and successfully exit. His venture was the B2B procurement WebHost VerticalNet, which hit a market capital peak of $11 billion. Unfortunately, Vertical Net ended in flames like many other dot.com companies at the turn of the millennium. Following that experience, Mike used his personal profits and lessons learned along the way to buy and build NutriSystem, with an eventual big exit to diet nutrition conglomerate Trivity for $1.4 billion...
2019-12-111h 27
Open Mike RadioBlackwaterThe guys from Blackwater join me for an hour of fun talk and good tunes. Plus the usual weekend round-up.https://www.facebook.com/blackwaterbandcomo/
2019-03-151h 00
Open Mike RadioLoose LooseDid some chit chat for the KOPN Spring Pledge Drive, attempting to raise some money for this kick-ass radio station that allows me to do this show. Then a visit from Isaac and Zack from Loose Loose and as usual, a rundown of the weekends musical events.https://looseloosemusic.bandcamp.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iWeS1xxgLblmIw1p1pqyMhttps://www.facebook.com/looseloosemusic/
2019-03-0859 min
Open Mike RadioDJ RequiemInteresting conversation and live spinning with DJ Requiem (Alex Campbell-Graves). I learned a ton about DJ'ing and mixing and what a skill it really is to do it right. Major props to DJR and thanks for giving me a new appreciation of the art of DJ/Mix.http://iamrequiem.com/
2019-03-011h 00
Open Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter/Drummer - Justin HickersonFun show with my close friend and amazing musician, Justin Hickerson. We talk about stuff and play songs from some of our favorite artists. Justin is a wonderful singer/songwriter and a brilliant drummer. He plays with a number of different projects around Columbia including Paul Weber and the Scrappers, The Ridgerunners, The Daves and Foxteeth.https://soulmama.bandcamp.com/https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/
2019-02-221h 01
Open Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter - Dave DearnleyA great friend and a regular guest on the program, singer/songwriter Dave Dearnley joins me for a talk about the upcoming Paul Weber and the Scrappers album. We play some songs from the first PWATS record along with some stuff from The Daves album, Now and Then. As usual, we do a rundown of some of the musical happenings over the weekend in and around the area.https://daviddearnley.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/dearnleyhttps://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/
2019-02-1559 minOpen Mike RadioLoose LooseFun chat and songs with Zach, Isaac, Jacob and CJ of Columbia jazz/funk/groove sensation, Loose Loose.https://looseloosemusic.bandcamp.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iWeS1xxgLblmIw1p1pqyMhttps://www.facebook.com/looseloosemusic/
2019-02-081h 00
Open Mike RadioKyle Cook - Hitt RecordsInterview with Kyle Cook of Hitt records. We talk about the Columbia music scene, reminisce about the early 2000s and play some great songs. Kyle is also a fellow KOPN'r. He hosts Mystery Science Radio 3000 on Sunday mornings and Holy Victrola on Wednesday nights.http://www.hittrecords.com/https://www.facebook.com/HittRecords/
2019-02-0159 min
Open Mike RadioGuitarist/Vocalist - Tanner JonesCool talk and live music in studio with guitarist/vocalist Tanner Jones of The Comancheros.https://www.thecomancheros.com/https://www.facebook.com/comancherosband/
2019-01-2559 min
Open Mike RadioMobile Funk UnitFun chat and music with Tom O'Connor and Travis Huff from Mobile Funk Unit. Plus a visit from Tony Lotven of The Fried Crawdaddies.https://www.facebook.com/funkymusicinmotion/https://www.facebook.com/tony.lotven
2019-01-181h 01
Open Mike RadioBlue Note/Rose Music Hall - Mike NolanGreat conversation with Mike Nolan, General Manager of The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall. Also played a bunch of good songs from related artists.https://thebluenote.com/https://rosemusichall.com/
2019-01-1159 min
Open Mike RadioThe WoodsmithsFun conversation and live music with Derek, Cory and Jordan of the Woodsmiths.https://thewoodsmiths.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/Thewoodsmithsband/
2019-01-041h 00
Open Mike RadioThe Hooten HallersSuper fun time with Kellie, John and Andy of the Hooten Hallers. Kind of an impromptu Christmas Party broke out with visits from a bunch of local musicians and friends and a phone call from blues sensation, Molly Gene. We debut the Hooten Hallers new album, Live in Missouri.https://www.thehootenhallers.com/http://mollygenemusic.com/
2018-12-2158 min
The Erasable PodcastEpisode 109: Expensive Things for the Desks We Don't Want (with special guest Mike Hagan)The holidays are fast approaching, and we are here to solve all of your stationery related gift-giving issues. Tune in as Andy and Johnny are joined by Mike Hagan from Leadfast as we help you out during this stressful time of year, before which we share our own holiday dream wishlists.This episode is one again sponsored by In Defense of Paper, making high-quality notebooks sourced and manufactured in the US. Visit indefenseofpaper.com/erasable to check them out, and use coupon code erasable to save $5 off your purchase.
2018-12-131h 25
Open Mike RadioProducer/Sound Engineer - Wil ReevesGreat conversation with Wil Reeves, owner/operator of Centro Cellar Studio. Wil is a talented producer and sound engineer recording some of my favorite local and regional artists for years. We play a bunch of stuff from his catalog.http://centrocellarstudio.com/https://www.facebook.com/centrocellar/
2018-12-0759 min
Open Mike RadioThe GoldbugsFun chat with John, Nik and Jason of the Goldbugs, We talk about the old days in the Columbia music scene and look forward to the Goldbugs reunion show this weekend. Got a funny call in from Josh Wrong.https://thegoldbugs.bandcamp.com/
2018-11-301h 00
Open Mike RadioSaxophonist/Floutist - Tony LotvenFun chat with Tony along with some great original music composed by him.https://soundcloud.com/tony-lotvenhttps://www.facebook.com/tony.lotven
2018-11-161h 00
Open Mike RadioGuitarist - John GalbraithGreat talk and live music with guitar savant John Galbraith of the John Galbraith Trio and Two Bit Steve.https://johngalbraith.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/John-Galbraith-Music-141241759392911/
2018-11-0958 min
Open Mike RadioHickman Academy of RockCool show. I showcase a few bands that will be performing at the Hickman Academy of Rock show this weekend. Members of the band Blackwater join me in the studio as well as Kyren from The Adaptation. We also get a call from Henry of The Sweaters.https://academyofrock.wordpress.com/
2018-11-0259 min
Open Mike RadioAngle Dearnley Weber HickersonFun chat with Dave Angle, Dave Dearnley, Paul Weber and Justin Hickerson along with some great live music in the studio.https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/
2018-10-191h 00
Open Mike RadioFiddler - Pippa LetskyFun interview with local celtic and folk player, Pippa Letsky. We chat and play songs from her recent releases.https://pippaletsky.com/
2018-10-121h 00
Radio OrbitLyn UlbrichtMike discusses the story of Ross Ulbricht and the Silk Road legal case with Ross' mother, Lyn Ulbricht. Ross is serving a double life sentence + 40 years without parole for all non-violent charges, for what prosecutors claim was his role in the Silk Road website. Passionate about privacy and free markets, he was 26 years old when he made the site. He had no prior record and no victim was named at trial.We discuss the case, liberty, freedom, the rights of the individual, mass incarceration and the prison industrial complex.Featuring the remarkable music of Rae...
2018-10-0958 min
Open Mike RadioKristen Williams - HempsleySpent the hour talking with Kristen Williams. We discuss her new business venture, Hempsley, and plant medicine in general. Played some selected songs from earlier in the year here on OMR.https://hempsley.com/https://www.kristenwilliamsdesigns.com/
2018-10-0559 min
Radio OrbitHello Again - Return to KOPNRadio Orbit returns to the airwaves for the first time since June, 2008. Mike reintroduces himself and gets back into orbit mode.Featuring the cool tunes of Paul Weber and the Scrappers.https://www.mikehagan.com/main.htmhttps://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/
2018-09-252h 50
Open Mike RadioThe Aina Cook BandReally interesting interview with Aina Cook, her brother Ando Cook and their horn player, Kyle. We all talk about music, the new album, travel and touring and the band plays some live songs in studio. I was unhappy with the recording levels during the live music sections. Oh well...live and learn.https://www.ainacook.com/https://www.facebook.com/AinaCookOfficial/https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dnbniubQVxLF0hAGOYUCO
2018-08-311h 00
Open Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter - Dave DearnleyAlways fun to have my good friend Dave Dearnley join me in the studio. The two of us had a nice chat and Dave played a few songs in the studio.https://daviddearnley.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/dearnleyhttps://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/releases
2018-08-241h 01
Open Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter - Todd Day WaitCool interview and wonderful live music in studio with singer/songwriter, Todd Day Wait. We talk about the band, touring, the local scene and Todd plays some great songs. Todd is also the founding member of country blues band Todd Day Wait's Pigpen.This is a show from August 10, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://tdwpigpen.com/https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/Todd-Day-Waits-Pigpen-113906570241/
2018-08-1058 min
Open Mike RadioBlackwaterCool interview and music in studio with local rockers, Blackwater. We talk about their background, influences, the band and the local scene. Featuring Eli Marshall on bass, Bradley Snyder on vocals, keys and percussion and Seth Hodder on guitar. Drummer, Luca Murpogo was not able to join us.This is a show from August 3, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://www.facebook.com/blackwaterbandcomo/
2018-08-031h 00
Open Mike RadioThe DavesFun interview and live music in studio with The Daves. We talk about their band, their influences and their new album, Now and Then. Dave Angle on guitar and vocals, Dave Dearnley on guitar and Tony Lotvin on sax.This is a show from July 13, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com
2018-07-131h 00
Open Mike RadioRoadside Samaritan - Joel HeronInterview with my close friend Joel Heron, founder of Roadside Samaritan. We talk about his new business and play some of our favorite locally recorded music.This is a show from July 6, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://www.facebook.com/roadsidesamaritan/
2018-07-0659 min
Open Mike RadioMercer and JohnsonCool interview and live music in studio with Shannon Mercer and Brock Johnson of Mercer and Johnson.Shannon Mercer on guitar and mandolin. Brock Johnson on bass.Plus a visit from the Daves dropping off a CD of their recently recorded KOPN Song.This is a show from June 29, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.http://www.mercerandjohnsonmusic.com/
2018-06-2956 min
Open Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter - Tim CareyInterview and live music in studio with my close friend, singer/songwriter Tim Carey. Tim also plays bass and guitar and sings for The Ridgerunners.This is a show from June 22, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://timccarey.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheRidgerunners/
2018-06-2259 min
Open Mike RadioDrummer - Phylshawn JohnsonInterview with Phylshawn Johnson, drummer for Violet and the Undercurrents. Phyl and I chat about the band, their music, the local scene and the two of us spin some records.This is a show from June 15, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://phylshawn.com/https://www.violetandtheundercurrents.com/
2018-06-151h 02
Open Mike RadioDave Angle/Summer Pledge DriveBrief discussion and a little live music with guitarist and blues sensation Dave Angle during the summer pledge drive.This is a show from June 8, 2018. Uploaded 3/2/2020.https://thedavesmojo.bandcamp.com/
2018-06-0857 min
Open Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter - Bartholomew BeanInterview and live music in studio with Bartholomew Bean. This is a show from June 1, 2018. It is being uploaded 3/1/2020.
2018-06-011h 02
Open Mike RadioRuth Acuff and Jeff MuellerA fun talk and reminisce with Ruth Acuff and her longtime partner Jeff Mueller. Both accomplished musicians in Mid-Missouri, Ruth and Jeff moved to New York City shortly after this interview was recorded.We play some songs from their catalog and talk about life and times.http://www.ruthacuff.com/https://muellersoundcreations.wordpress.com/
2018-05-251h 02
Open Mike RadioHooten Hallers Guitarist - John RandallJohn Randall, guitarist and vocalist for The Hooten Hallers, joins me in the studio for a fun talk and a few acoustic songs. John is one of my favorite Missouri musicians. He is an amazing guitar player, a great vocalist, a decent pinball player and one of my closest friends here in Como.www.mikehagan.com/OMR.htmwww.thehootenhallers.com/
2018-05-181h 01
Open Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter - Dave DearnleyI'd been on the air for a few weeks trying to figure out exactly what I was gonna do with this spot but this is the first official episode of Open Mike Radio. Dave Dearnley joins me in the KOPN studio. We chat and play some songs from Paul Weber and the Scrappers' first record.https://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/
2018-05-0459 min
Bowl After BowlMike Hagan of RadiOrbit ★ 003 ***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 11, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today I was joined on the show by my good friend and mentor Mike Hagan. Mike hosted his own radio show, RadiOrbit, from 2004 to 2008 on Columbia's local public radio station, KOPN. We talk about broadcasting, podcasting, drug laws, the psychedelic experience, “finding the others,” and then end the show with a little chat about Altcoins, namely Dogecoin and Bitcoin. You can find all the episodes of RadiOrbit on Mike's website here.
2014-04-121h 04