Shows
Almost Perfect Isolation260126 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationsit on the shelf with meand collect dust in Almost Perfect Isolation at 2:00am until 5:55amonly on WPKN Community Radio 89.5fmand streaming all over this place at WPKN.ORG ask your smart little helper to play WPKNit'll surely figure it out
2026-01-263h 55
Zeeto on the RadioZeeto's 1/13/26 Show - WPKN - Hour 1This is the first hour of Zeeto's WPKN show from 1/13/26. Music included selections by Suzanne Vega, Jason Isbell, Nick Drake, Valerie June and others.
2026-01-1359 minZeeto on the RadioZeeto's 1/13/26 Show - WPKN - Hour 2This is the middle hour of Zeeto's 1/13/26 show on WPKN. During the middle hour on Tuesdays at 1:00, Zeeto and Horyczun try to do something a little different and special. Zeeto calls this hour Lowell George rarities.
2026-01-131h 00
Almost Perfect Isolation260112 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationbe a little dot in a sea of other little dotswith me in Almost Perfect Isolation at 2:00amon WPKN Community Radio 89.5fmand streaming all over the field of dotsat WPKN.ORG - ask your little dot to play WPKNit'll surely figure it out
2026-01-123h 55
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastLarry McDonald (the Skatalites, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Gil Scot-Heron) interviewed by WPKN's Amy Wachtel aka DJ Night Nurse (Rockers Arena)For the first edition of “Rockers Arena” of the new year, the Night Nurse, Amy Wachtel, invited her long-time friend, Jamaican percussionist Larry McDonald to sit in with her and shoot the breeze.They spent much of the time reviewing Larry’s long and illustrious career, including time with Taj Mahal and his almost 30 years with Gil Scot-Heron.The loquacious octogenarian is currently a member of the Legendary/Legacy JA ska band, the Skatalites, touring regularly world-wide. Larry Mac, as he is affectionately called, is also a part of the NY...
2026-01-0846 min
Almost Perfect Isolation251229 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationtake a detour and reflect with me tonightin Almost Perfect Isolation at 2:00amon WPKN Community Radio 89.5fmand streaming all over the place at WPKN.ORG - ask your shelf robot to play WPKNit'll surely figure it out!
2025-12-293h 55
Almost Perfect Isolation251215 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationbe flawed and still beautifulwith me at 2:00amin Almost Perfect Isolation on WPKN Community Radio89.5fm out of Bridgeport, CT - ask your perfect little pal to play WPKN - it'll surely figure it out
2025-12-153h 55
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastNels Cline interviewed by WPKN's Joseph Celli (My Other Music, Soundprint Asia)Joseph Celli WPKN's host of My Other Music (MOM) and SoundPrintAsia interviews composer/guitarist Nels Cline (WILCO) about his inspiration to devote his life to ‘sound’ with his wide range of music making groups ranging from progressive rock to free improvisation. Nels talks about the differences between recording and live performance and his love of improvisation and live audiences. During the course of the interview we hear three cuts of his music and discuss his various bands.
2025-12-0540 min
Shake 'n' Vibrate Radio with DJ B The T Jr.EVERY PUNK HAS A SOUL!It's another egg in the face kinda morning at WPKN with a 7-9AM Shake 'n' Vibrate Radio THURS 12/4. TUNE IN locally at 89.5FM or stream from anywhere via wpkn.org or our fabulous free apps. A two-hour expedition with nothing, but me at the controls setting the daze rock 'n' roll, funk, soul, punk tone. For those keeping score, I'll be giving away pairs of tix to Saturdaze holiday Levees extravaganza at SHU Theatre in Fairfield, Saturday, 12/6, 1PM matinee baby! And, WPKN Presents: Del Water Gap at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, Monday, 1/26.
2025-12-041h 54
Almost Perfect Isolation251201 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationtake an epic trip with metonight in Almost Perfect Isolation at 2amonly on WPKN Community Radio 89.5fmstreaming all over the whole blasted place at WPKN.ORG - ask your digital copilot to play WPKN it'll surely figger it out
2025-12-013h 55
Almost Perfect Isolation251117 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationtake a little trip with me tonightin Almost Perfect Isolation at the new time2:00am until 5:55am.only on WPKN Community Radio 89.5fnmand streaming all over the every verseat WPKN.ORGAsk your little buddy to play WPKNit'll surely figure it out
2025-11-173h 55
WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet PodcastWPKN's No Kings Day Protests from the streets of CT, Long Island & NYC -- Oct. 18, 2025WPKN's live interviews from the streets of Middletown, Hartford, Bethel and Stamford in CT; East Hampton, Long Island; and New York City.conducted by Mike Merli, Tyler Nelson, Michael Zweig, Francesca Rheannon, Scott Harris and Caroline Bortoretto.Hosted and with commentary by Richard Hill, John Lugo, Roberto and Alexandro.
2025-10-2258 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastWarren Haynes of Gov't Mule interviewed by WPKN's Bill Costentino (Organic Radio)Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule speaks with WPKN's Bill Cosentino of Organic Radio ahead of Gov't Mule's New Haven, CT 10/30/25 date at College Street Music Hall.
2025-10-171h 11
WPKN Special BroadcastsTHE PROBLEM WITH KIDS TODAY! Live from WPKN on Colette Rossignol's Capital Radio !Connecticut's fave raves The Problem With Kids Today performed live on the WPKN airwaves with a blistering 45 minute set of tunes from their rocketing album Take It! The band packed into the WPKN Community Room dazzling a crowd of ~20 fans and friends. Don't miss this essential raw document of the current Connecticut rock scene!
2025-10-1638 min
Shake 'n' Vibrate Radio with DJ B The T Jr.An hour with me, an hour with special guest GARY LIPPMAN!Go to the WPKN GOLD SOUNDS podcast for the Katy Pinke audio. Amazing.Orig HYPE:THURS 9/18, 7-10AM on @ join us for the wild ride of another SHAKE 'N' VIBRATE RADIO. First hour features the usual rock 'n' roll, junk, and funk you've come to expect from this ruffian.Second hour features (above) the premiere of the WPKN Gold Sounds broadcast/podcast featuring New York based multidisciplinary artist and musician Katy Pinke. Katy performs in the WPKN Community Room with collaborator Nico Osborne; recorded beautifully by Chris Ruggiero and assistant...
2025-09-181h 58
WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet PodcastWPKN Radio Co-Sponsors Latino Heritage Month Workshops on Immigrant Rights and SafetyInterview with Pierre F. D'Haiti, community engagement officer at Bridgeport, CT's Housatonic Community College, conducted by Scott Harris. Pierre D’Haiti talks about two workshops sponsored by WPKN during Latino Heritage Month at HCC on Sept. 17 and 29. The sessions from 7 to 9 p.m., will focus on immigrant rights and safety, addressing such questions as, What should you do if ICE stops you, and what are your rights? What is the red card? What is the red folder? If you don’t know the answers to these questions and you’re either a possible enforcement target or know someone...
2025-09-1112 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastLou Pomales (WPKN's La Esquina Latina) interviews Richard Hill of Mikata on their 40th AnniversaryWPKN's Lou Pomales (La Esquina Latina) interviews Richard Hill of Mikata as the band approaches their 40th anniversary.WPKN is a media partner in Trova Y Salsa, Mikata, 40 Year Anniversary Celebration happening Friday July 18, at 9PM, at Park City Music Hall, in Bridgeport. Mikata celebrates 40 years of music making. This event is paired with Park City Music Hall’s Trova y Salsa monthly series, dedicated to the ritmo, cultura, and community of regional salsa. Tickets and more information are available at parkcitymusichall.comRichard Hill also serves as WPKN's Director of Public Affairs.
2025-07-1413 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastMike Calabrese (Lake Street Dive) 2023 interview with WPKN's Martha Nachman2023, Mike Calabrese of Lake Street Dive talks the history of the band and current music making with WPKN's Martha Nachman.
2025-07-1024 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastFred Tackett (Little Feat) 2023 interview with WPKN's Martha Nachman2023, Fred Tackett talks with WPKN's Martha Nachman about all things Little Feat.
2025-07-1021 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastMichael Friedman (Photographer) 2018 interview with WPKN's Martha NachmanPhotographer Michael Friedman (THE LOST ROCK & ROLL NEGATIVES OF MICHAEL FRIEDMAN) talks about his photography, stories, and book of unreleased 1960's rock 'n' roll photos with WPKN's Martha Nachman.
2025-07-1049 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastOlivia Panella (UMA GAIA, Healer) and Yamin Alma (Afternoon in the Park), 2018 with WPKN's Martha Nachman2018 conversation with Olivia Panella (UMA GAIA, Healer) and Yamin Alma (Afternoon in the Park), hosted by WPKN's Martha Nachman.
2025-07-1035 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastNicole Atkins (Singer/Songwriter) 2018 interview with WPKN's Martha Nachman2018, WPKN's Martha Nachman in conversation with Nicole Atkins (Singer/Songwriter).
2025-07-1040 min
WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet PodcastResistance Roundtable for June 14, 2025 - No Kings Day Protest Special ProgramResistance Round Table is broadcast on WPKN the 2nd Saturday of each month where we engage in conversation about local and nationwide organizing for a more just and democratic America during this pivotal and dangerous moment in our nation's history.Show hosts are: Ruth Anne Baumgartner, a longtime instructor in literature and writing at Central Connecticut State University, member of the executive Committee of the CT Conference of the American Association of University Professors. Richard Hill, host of WPKN shows, First Tuesday Rainy Day Radio and Organic Farm Stand, and a rotating host of Mic Check. Richard...
2025-06-2855 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastJohn Kinsner of Black Ink Presents, "Jim Henson's" Labyrinth in Concert"with WPKN's Herman Olivera (ReHumanize Yourself Radio)John Kinsner of Black Ink Presents, and "Jim Henson's" Labyrinth in Concert" talks with WPKN's Herman Olivera (ReHumanize Yourself Radio) about the upcoming Saturday, May 3, 2025 event at College Street in New Haven. Tickets and more information: https://collegestreetmusichall.com/e/jim-henson-s-labyrinth-in-concert-1050219634197/
2025-05-0255 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastGang of Four's Jon King interviewed by WPKN's Herman Olivera (ReHumanize Yourself Radio)Gang of Four's Jon King talks with WPKN's Herman Olivera (ReHumanize Yourself Radio) ahead of the band's farewell tour opening date at Verso Studios/Westport Library, Friday, April 18th. Jon King has also a new memoir To Hell with Poverty! A Class Act: Inside the Gang of Four. King will be in discussion with WPKN DJ Chris Frantz (The Talking Head) ahead of the Gang of Four's performance on Friday.
2025-04-1650 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastForce MD's, Kahlil and Stevie Lundy, interviewed by Terrible Tee and Gee's RecordsWPKN is a media partner in the Force MDs and Family Live in Concert Pre Memorial Day Celebration at Foolproof Brewery in Bridgeport, happening Sunday May 18th at 6PM with doors at 4PM. In support of this upcoming event DJ, emcee, and educator Terrible Tee spoke Stevie D and Kahlil Lundy of the Force MD’s along with promoter and record dealer, Gee’s Records. Listen like and subscribe to WPKN podcasts by visiting wpkn.org/podcasts and be sure to check out our new free listening WPKN apps for Apple and Android.
2025-04-1623 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastNels Cline interviewed by WPKN's Bill Cosentino (Organic Radio)Guitarist Nels Cline is interviewed by WPKN's Bill Cosentino as they discuss Cline's expansive genre-defying work across multiple projects. Nels Cline's Consentrik Quartet comes to the region Wednesday April 9th, at the Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT.
2025-04-0449 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastJason Duncan (Just Add Water Records, So What) interviewed by WPKN's Brendan TollerJason Duncan of the late-60s/70s reissue record label, Just Add Water Records, and rock 'n' roll band So What chats with WPKN's Brendan Toller about being a rock 'n' roll renaissance man, and the upcoming Derv Gordon (the Equals) 2025 tour that has So What backing.
2025-03-1142 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastDerv Gordon (the Equals) interviewed by WPKN's Brendan TollerDerv Gordon of the Equals chats with WPKN's Brendan Toller about his life in music, the formation of the Equals, trajectory, and upcoming 2025 tour that stops in New Haven at Cafe Nine on Weds, March 19th.
2025-03-111h 12
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastNicole Mitchell interviewed by WPKN's Joseph Celli (Soundprint Asia, My Other Music)Joseph Celli will features an interview with award-winning jazz flutist Nicole Mitchell on his My Other Music (MOM) show on Mon., March 10, 9-10am exclusively on WPKN 89.5fm or streaming @ WPKN.org. The internationally recognized musician discusses her creative process, her work with the AACM and her Black Earth Ensemble. The program includes several musical examples of her compositions.
2025-03-101h 13
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastJoe Russo (JRAD, Selcouth Quartet) interviewed by WPKN's Bill Cosentino (Organic Radio)WPKN's Bill Cosentino speaks with Joe Russo about his musical history leading up to and including Joe Russo's Almost Dead (JRAD), as well as his latest project with Selcouth Quartet. They sonically explore some of the improvisational scapes this talented group of musicians have created in Iceland and bring to the area as they kick off their tour in support of this album. Russo's tour is starts in CT on 3/6 at Ridgefield Playhouse returning to CT on Sunday, 3/9 at Infinity Hall in Hartford with Russo's jazz project, Selcouth Quartet.Selcouth Quartet is a dynamic ensemble featuring Joe...
2025-03-071h 00
Digging in the Dirt - ArchivesRalph Baskin Photographer/WPKN staffer The experience of going solar on your houseMy guest on DITD today is Ralph Baskin. Ralph is a Retired IT cost consultant turned photographer who moved to CT from NY over 40 years ago where he lives in, and has improved, a small 1890's Victorian farmhouse.Ralph and I have found common ground with our views on the environment and have had many conversations about solar which I have dabbled with and Ralph has had a lot of experience, having adding a solar system to his own home. Besides my intention to always feature local guests and listeners of WPKN, I thought we all could learn...
2025-03-0626 min
Digging in the Dirt - ArchivesWorms with "Wiggle Room"- Monique Bosch & Justin HawryshOn this episode of " Digging in the Dirt" on listener supported community radio WPKN.org , I have invited on 2 guests who are CT. locals right here in WPKN 's backyard running a cool little business called Wiggle Room for their lively hood, while trying to make a difference at the same time. Monique Bosch and Justin Hawrysh are the Mother and son team behind Wiggle Room a Vermicomposting company based in Bridgeport, CT. In simpler terms they sell worm castings, worm poop, BLACK GOLD, .
2025-02-2531 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastPoets on Fire, Presented by WPKN & Mega Bass ProductionsWPKN and Mega Bass Presents: Poets on Fire celebrating Black History Month with a live in-studio poetry broadcast. Listen to a cadre of regional emerging poets including Bridgeport’s own Phillip C. Alexander who has graced stages from Connecticut to Florida, and who recently shared the stage opening for hip hop collective, Brand Nubian.Poet, God Is Tymani Rain, the 2024 Connecticut Grand Slam poetry champion, one fifth of the Connecticut Verbal Slap Slam Team, and host of Poetz Realm Open Mic in Bridgeport as an arts educator and community builder.Poet, Oso, from Hamden Connecticut, a...
2025-02-182h 11
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastMystic Bowie interviewed by WPKN's Amy Wachtel (Night Nurse) and Ebong UdomaMystic Bowie sits down with Amy Wachtel (Night Nurse) and Ebong Udoma ahead of his 2/1 WPKN Black History Month Concert and Bob Marley Birthday Bash at FTC on Saturday 2/1.
2025-01-2853 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastVance Gilbert (singer-songwriter) interviewed by WPKN's Joseph CelliJoseph Celli talks with singer-songwriter Vance Gilbert ahead of his Saturday, 2/8, WPKN Black History Month appearance at Jazzy's Cabaret in New Haven. Tickets at Fernandopintopresents.com
2025-01-2827 min
WPKN Special BroadcastsJoe Flood Interview, Music, and In-Studio Performance with WPKN's Brendan TollerThis WPKN Special Broadcasts Podcast features songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Joe Flood in studio with Brendan Toller, DJ B the T Jr. of Shake 'N' Vibrate Radio. Karen Schoemer of the New York Times says Flood has “songs bursting with eccentric characters ... a voice that perfectly straddles the fence between country and the blues…” And it's those kind of qualities that have taken Flood towards collaborations with members of the Band, the Bottle Rockets, Mojo Nixon, Dan Baird, and Eric "Roscoe" Ambel - who produced many of Flood's solo works for the late Jeremy Tepper's (Outlaw Country) Diesel Only label. M...
2025-01-071h 28
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastMolly Tuttle (vocalist, flatpicker, and songwriter) interviewed by WPKN's Bob AndersonMolly Tuttle joins WPKN's Bob Anderson (A Little Bit of Everything) for an interview ahead of her Tuesday, November 19th appearance at Fairfield Theater Company in the Warehouse.
2024-11-1309 min
WPKN Special BroadcastsGoodnight Moonshine In-Studio Performance and interview with WPKN's Mike HoryczunGoodnight Moonshine join WPKN's Mike Horyczun for a beautiful in-studio and performance ahead of their myriad of appearances in the Northeast.
2024-11-0738 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastLenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group, Nuggets compiler, writer, composer) interviewed by WPKN's Martha Willette Lewis (The Flux Capacitor)Lenny Kaye talks with WPKN's Martha Willette Lewis on The Flux Capacitor ahead of Lenny's November 8, 2024 appearance at Small Batch Cellars in North Haven.
2024-11-0618 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastJonathan Yates (Music Director of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra), and Alexander Markov (violinist) interviewed by WPKN's Richard Epstein (Sometimes Classical)WPKN's Richard Epstein (Sometimes Classical) chats with Jonathan Yates, Music Director of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra (norwalksymphony.org), and violin soloist for the first concert of the season Alexander Markov (alexandermarkov.com). The pair discusses the 85th season of the Norwalk Symphony and Markov's innovative playing at his recent Carnegie Hall recital.
2024-10-2422 min
WPKN Special BroadcastsWPKN Live from New Haven Open Studios at Erector Square 2024WPKN's Valerie Richardson, Martha Willette Lewis, and Brendan Toller lead a special live broadcast from New Haven's Erector Square Open Studios featuring interviews with Eric March, Oi Fortin, Lesley Finn, Janet Warner, Adrian Martinez, Paul Theriault and more.
2024-10-232h 16
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastNate Hilts of the Dead South interviewed by WPKN's Martha NachmanNate Hilts of the Dead South checks in with WPKN's Martha Nachman (The Music Never Stopped) ahead of the Dead South's 10/24 performance at College Street Music Hall.
2024-10-1808 min
WPKN Community RadioHome Page Radio - Wither StarchitectsHost: Duo Dickinson
Wednesday October 16, 2024, 12 Noon WPKN 89.5FM www.wpkn.org
A century of top-down architectural determination is over. Regimes of conferring worth via station and prestige have been replaced with the number of “likes” and “followers” accruing as if the entire world is one polling station. We have reached intellectual democratization, where popularity trumps insights (good or bad) – our world is becoming unending popularity contests and beauty pageants, where everyone is the judge and the contestant – “the most eyeballs wins”. So much so that the remaining organizations are trying to ban Tik Tok, control Artificial Intelligence and social media and limit access...
2024-10-1651 min
WPKN Special BroadcastsShawn Taylor (singer/songwriter) interview and performance with WPKN's Mike HoryczunWPKN's Mike Horyczun hosts an interview and performance with singer/songwriter, Shawn Taylor ahead of his show at the Black Bear Americana Music Fest, October 11-13, in Goshen, CT, and, November show at Best Video in Hamden, CT.
2024-10-0938 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastExene Cervenka, singer and artist in X, interviewed by WPKN's Rich KaminskyWPKN's Rich Kaminsky, host of Off-Beat! airing Saturdays, 2 a.m. – 6 a.m., interviews singer and artist, Exene Cervenka ahead of X's last national tour and new album, Smoke and Fiction.
2024-10-0621 min
WPKN Community RadioState Of The Arts October 4 2024Friday October 4, 2024, 12 Noon WPKN 89.5FM www.wpkn.org
Host: Peggy Nelson
Part 1: Hot Spots – events in our area.
Part 2: Director and actor Mike Boland discussing his film “Yo, Andrea”.
Part 3: A conversation with Bridgeport artist Julia Contacessi
Part 4: A tribute to Gavin Creel
2024-10-0448 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastThe Courettes with WPKN's Howard ThompsonThe Courettes join WPKN's Howard Thompson (PURE) discussing their fourth tour of the US in conjunction with the release of their new album THE SOUL OF THE FABULOUS COURETTES...
2024-09-301h 11
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastJim Reid of the Jesus and Mary Chain with WPKN's Herman OliveraJim Reid, singer/songwriter, lead singer, and co-founder (with brother William Reid) for The Jesus and Mary Chain, chats with WPKN's Herman Olivera (ReHumanize Yourself Radio) ahead of the group's WPKN Presents performance at College Street Music Hall on Tuesday, October 1st at 7PM. In partnership with Premier Concerts and Manic Presents.
2024-09-3024 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastTim Butler of the Psychedelic Furs with WPKN's Herman OliveraTim Butler, bassist, and co-founder of the English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, chats with WPKN's Herman Olivera (ReHumanize Yourself Radio) ahead of the group's WPKN Presents performance at College Street Music Hall on Tuesday, October 1st at 7PM. In partnership with Premier Concerts and Manic Presents.
2024-09-3036 minWPKN Community RadioState Of The Arts September 27 2024Friday September 27, 2024, 12 Noon WPKN 89.5FM www.wpkn.org
Host: Peggy Nelson
Part 1: Hot Spots – events in our area.
Part 2: Deborah Burke, Creative Director of the Town Players of New Canaan, discussing the 2024-2025 Season of Plays.
Part 3: Charles Rosenay discussing The Haunted Trolley presentation of “Final Stop: Murder On the Rails.”
Part 4: Hamish Lutris discussing his book “Earth Ascendant: Awakening” and his upcoming talk at the Stratford Library on Sunday, October 6.
2024-09-2751 min
WPKN Community RadioThe LGBTQ Community Show September 25 2024Hosts: Andrew Ross and Bonna Sue Burtt
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 12 Noon WPKN 89.5FM www.wpkn.org
Guest Julia DiCola the Executive Director of Our TransLife
A discussion about the climate of what it is to be a political target during the 2024 campaign especially when candidates are making spurious comments about trans people and how organizations like Our TransLife help the trans and non-binary community locally.
2024-09-2552 minWPKN Community RadioState Of The Arts September 20 2024Friday September 20, 2024, 12 Noon WPKN 89.5FM www.wpkn.org
Host: Peggy Nelson
Part 1: Suzanne Kachmar, Iyabu Ibo Mandingo, and Carlos Biernay discussing their artists' trip to Venice and Portugal, Iyabu's show "Arwe Journey: Twentieth Century Afri-Caribbean Migration" and Carlos's show "Latinissimo".
Part 2: Director Jim Andreassi discussing "Dracula – A Comedy of Terrors" at The Legacy Theatre in Branford.
Part 3: Theater Reviews with Tom Holehan
2024-09-2054 minWPKN Community RadioHome Page Radio – ARCHITECT HOMEHost: Duo Dickinson
Wednesday September 18, 2024, 12 Noon WPKN 89.5FM www.wpkn.org
There’s a long history of young architects who design their parents’ home, or their own home—something, anything, to make their bones as a designer outside the grinding path of apprenticeship and licensing. Robert Venturi did a house for his mother, Vanna. Frank Gehry renovated a house for his family before anyone hired him. Even Alvar Aalto and Walter Gropius honed their design skills on residences for themselves.
Forty years ago, we awoke in our own home: its subsequent recognition and huge resonance over these decades was completely unexpe...
2024-09-1852 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastArtist Iyaba Ibo Mandingo interviewed by WPKN General Manager, Valerie RichardsonWPKN programmer Valerie Richardson speaks with artist Iyaba Ibo Mandingo about his exhibition Arwe Journey: Twentieth-Century Afri-Caribbean Migration, which will be on view at the Housatonic Museum of Art from Weds. Sept. 18, 2024, through Feb. 21, 2025. In the 61 paintings in this exhibition, the artist Iyaba Ibo Mandingo tells the story of the 20th-century Afri-Caribbean migration to Europe and North America. Arwe Journey takes its inspiration from Jacob Lawrence’s Great Migration series and August Wilson’s plays. The exhibition will be accompanied by many special programs including performances of poetry and storytelling by the artist himself. Also joining the conversation were co-c...
2024-09-1644 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastAmina Figerova interviewed by WPKN's Richard Epstein of "Sometimes Classical"Azerbaijani jazz pianist, Amina Figerova, is interviewed by WPKN's Richard Epstein of "Sometimes Classical" ahead of her "Jazz At The Post" appearance on Thursday, June 6th at 7:30pm in Westport, CT.
2024-09-1636 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastBryan Munar of Hadestown with WPKN's Valerie RichardsonBryan Munar, Orpheus in the upcoming touring production of Hadestown, talks with WPKN's Valerie Richardson ahead of the Hadestown theatrical debut at the Waterbury Palace Theater, October 3-6.
2024-09-1224 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastMichael Pillot, Festival Organizer of the Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr's Quantum Leap Festival, Nola2Nofo with WPKN's Kevin Gallager (Digging in the Dirt, GaiaGram)Kevin Gallagher talks with Michael Pillot, Festival Organizer of the Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr's Quantum Leap Festival, Nola2Nofo, happening Friday 9/13 through Sunday 9/15 at Borghese Vineyard, 17150 Middle Road Cutchogue, NY 11935Funk, blues, jazz, hip-hop, zydeco, swampadelic guitar - the music and culture of New Orleans hits Long Island wine country. WPKN partners on this festival featuring a staggering lineup of New Orleans greats including Fred Wesley of the JBs, Sonny Landreth, Preservation Hall Legacy Band, Cyril Neville, CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band and so many more. Could this be NOLA JazzFest east in years...
2024-09-0613 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastAmy Rigby interviewed by WPKN's Martha Willette Lewis (The Flux Capacitor)Singer/songwriter Amy Rigby details her new album "Hang In There With Me" and following US tour with WPKN's Martha Willette Lewis.
2024-09-0431 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastCory Younts of Old Crow Medicine Show interviewed by WPKN's Jim MotavalliCory Younts of Old Crow Medicine Show is interviewed by WPKN's Jim Motavalli ahead of the group's 2024 Rhythm and Roots, Rhode Island appearance and a 2024 tour.
2024-08-2813 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastPatterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers interviewed by WPKN's Jim MotavalliWPKN's Jim Motavalli interviews Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers ahead of their 2024 Rhythm and Roots appearance in Rhode Island and amidst their Southern Rock Opera Revisited Tour.
2024-08-2821 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastAuthor Erica Gies & Jazz Bassist Stephan Crump interviewed by WPKN's Jim MotavalliThis interview features Erica Gies author of Water Always Wins, Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge (winner of the Rachel Carson Award for Excellence in Environmental Journalism) and jazz bassist Stephan Crump who was inspired by the book to write an 18-part suite called Slow Water. The two are joined by WPKN's Jim Motavalli.
2024-08-2818 min
WPKN Special BroadcastsWPKN Live from BLACK ROCK PORCHFEST 8.24.24 with THE ZAMBONIS & THE COVERALLS ! feat hosts Emma Speer and Gold ErisWPKN's inaugural LIVE REMOTE broadcast from Black Rock Porchfest featuring the musical stylings and live sets from THE ZAMBONIS & THE COVERALLS!
2024-08-273h 32
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastSaxophonist/Composer James Brandon Lewis interviewed by WPKN's "Musicians Speak" Joseph CelliWPKN and Musician's Speak host and DJ Joseph Celli interviews composer and saxophonist James Brandon Lewis during amidst a 2024 tour with the Messethics featuring members of DC DIY pioneers, Fugazi.“James Brandon Lewis, a jazz saxophonist in his 30s, raw-toned but measured, doesn’t sound steeped in current jazz-academy values and isn’t really coming from a free-improvising perspective. There’s an independence about him, and on “Days of FreeMan” (Okeh), he makes it sound natural to play roaming, experimental funk, with only the electric bassist Jamaladeen Tacuma and the drummer Rudy Royston, and without much sonic enhancement...
2024-08-2347 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture PodcastJon Auer (Posies, Big Star, Big Star Quintet) with Richard Epstein of WPKN's Sometimes Classical and Brendan TollerSinger/Songwriter/Producer, Jon Auer (Posies, Big Star, Big Star Quintet), joins Richard Epstein of Sometimes Classical and WPKN's Director of Operations & New Initiatives, Brendan Toller, in the WPKN studios for an interview and performance. Auer discusses his musical origins, "power-pop," Big Star, Alex Chilton, Jody Stephens, his intruiging musical connections to William Shatner and Ringo Starr and much more.
2024-08-1449 min
WPKN Community RadioHome Page Radio - What Is “Good Architecture?”Thursday, September 20, 2022, 12 noon WPKN 89.5 FM www.wpkn.org
Host: Duo Dickinson
What is “Good Architecture?” Morally? Ethically? Aesthetic? Every person has a sense of “Good” – in life and its outcomes – and architecture synthesizes humanity’s values – both universal and fully idiosyncratic.
ArchDaily is the preeminent architectural website, with 3 million visits a week, often 1 million in a day: They ask me to write once a month for them on their monthly Site Topic: This week’s topic is What Makes Architectural Beauty?” Here is my piece out THIS MORNING: https://www.archdaily.com/989288/is-good-architecture-synonymous-with-beauty
For fifty years architect and scientist Christopher Alexander spent his...
2024-06-1947 min
WPKN Community RadioHazel Kahan, host of North Fork Works on WPKNHazel Kahan, long-time interview host, discusses her shows Tidings and North Fork Works and describes her journey from a successful publicist in the corporate world to a talk show host on WPKN.
Interview by Richard Hill
2024-04-2625 min
WPKN Community RadioBrandon "Taz" Niederauer Speaks with WPKN's Ebong UdomaBrandon "Taz" Niederauer is a prodigious guitarist. He was an original cast member of the Broadway musical "School of Rock" and has played on stage with everyone from Buddy Guy to Gregg Allman to Tedeschi Trucks. Taz is bringing his talents to Bridgeport on Saturday, February 24, 2024, as part of WPKN's celebration of Black History Month.
He is performing at the Bijou Theatre, and tickets are available here through Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wpkn-celebrates-black-history-month-w-brandon-taz-niederauer-friends-tickets-809332183347
2024-02-2120 minWPKN Community RadioHome Page Radio – Don’t Trash The HOMEThursday, January 25, 2024, 12 Noon WPKN 89.5FM www.wpkn.org
Host: Duo Dickinson
We are in the time of Tear Downs, Again. And yet feel good, virtue signalling, of 8,000 square foot “Green” homes and $80,000 electric cars simultaneously tell us we are being good stewards of our world. The oxymoron of a new millennium’s religion of “sustainability” and the never ending growth in size and cost of the American Home has always been part of our culture.
It is so basic as to be be cliche: “It if ain’t broke don’t fix it.” But we tear down endless viable buildings, throwing away all...
2024-01-2551 min
WPKN Community RadioRalph Baskin Photographer/WPKN staffer The experience of going solar on your houseMy guest on DITD today is Ralph Baskin. Ralph is a Retired IT cost consultant turned photographer who moved to CT from NY over 40 years ago where he lives in, and has improved, a small 1890's Victorian farmhouse.
Ralph and I have found common ground with our views on the environment and have had many conversations about solar which I have dabbled with and Ralph has had a lot of experience, having adding a solar system to his own home. Besides my intention to always feature local guests and listeners of WPKN, I thought we all could learn more about...
2023-12-1926 min
WPKN Community RadioSpotlight on Arts & Culture | Podcast November 2023Our November "Spotlight on Arts & Culture" features hostJennifer Reynolds-Kaye, Director of the Housatonic Museum of Art in Bridgeport. In this episode, Executive Director Erika Wesley, will introduce herself to WPKN listeners and discuss her work as a literary artist, nonprofit executive, and lover of arts and culture. Jennifer will discuss her role as art administrator of the second-largest art collection housed at a community college in the country! She will also discuss the initiatives at the Housatonic Museum of Art and the intersection between art and community. Tune into WPKN 89.5 FM Live on Monday, TODAY November 13 at NOON. LISTEN LIVE...
2023-11-1453 min
WPKN Community RadioRod MacDonald - Rants and RomanceI’d like to welcome musician Rod MacDonald to the WPKN airwaves. A veteran of the Greenwich Village folk scene, MacDonald was a constant presence at many of New York’s most prestigious folk clubs, including Gerdes Folk City and the Bottom Line, and he still tours extensively. Rod is currently living in Delray Florida. Rod teaches an ongoing series of master classes at Florida Atlantic U where he lectures on popular music. He has a fine new album out called Rants and Romance that WPKN’S own Robin Batteau turned me on too and I’m so glad he did. Tha...
2023-11-1340 min
WPKN Community RadioThe Courettes on WPKN Radio with Howard ThompsonThe Courettes paid a visit to the WPKN Studios in Bridgeport, CT. The garage/punk/pop band is based in Denmark. The duo consist of Brazilian born lead singer and guitarist Flavia Couri and Danish drummer, Martin Couri.
2023-10-111h 49
WPKN Community RadioPaul Winter interview with WPKN's Kevin Gallagher PodcastWPKN's Kevin Gallagher talks with Paul Winter in the run-up to WPKN's 60th Anniversary Gala Celebration at the SHU Community Theatre on Saturday November 4, 2023.
WPKN, called by the New Yorker Magazine “The Greatest Radio Station in the World”, announces a special collaboration with seven-time Grammy Award musician Paul Winter and his Consort to celebrate our 60th Anniversary, recognizing the breadth of music, culture, and environmental awareness we present.
One of the earliest promoters of world music, the Paul Winter Consort pioneered a new genre of “earth music” --described as “ecological jazz” --interweaving classical, jazz, and world music elements with voices from what Pa...
2023-10-0522 min
WPKN Community RadioCAFC 'Spotlight on Arts & Culture' | September 11, 2023Host: David Green
This is David's final show and WPKN will miss him for sure. He will be passing the baton to incoming ED Erika Wesley
Cultural Alliance Executive Director, David Green sits behind the WPKN microphone one last time to share clips from some of his favorite Spotlight broadcasts over the years. He will discuss his choices with the incoming CAFC executive director, Erika Wesley. It's six years of highlight interviews with arts organizations, creatives, and cultural institutions. Celebrate the past, sit in the present, and get ready for the future of arts and culture in Fairfield County.
Voices...
2023-09-1159 min
WPKN Community RadioWPKN's Labor Report -- Edition #1 --Sept. 5, 2023WPKN's Labor Report featuring economist and labor historian Michael Zweig with an update on current and pending labor actions as well as negotiations and policy developments that will have an impact on working people.
Host: Richard Hill
2023-09-1127 min
WPKN Community RadioWPKN Trump Indictment Special 08-05-23This special WPKN public affairs program discusses former President Donald Trump’s most recent indictment on federal charges related to his attempt to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election and subvert the will of the nation’s voters.
This panel discussion includes: WPKN’s public affairs director Richard Hill, longtime WPKN producers Ebong Udoma, Denise Manzari and John Lugo, Michael Zweig, professor of economics emeritus at Stony Brook University in New York, and host Scott Harris.
As most of our listeners are aware, disgraced former President Trump was indicted by Special Counsel Jack Smith on new criminal charges on Aug. 1...
2023-08-0653 min
WPKN Community RadioWPKN GM Report to the Listeners: Suzanne Katchmar + Jason CoombesPODCAST Suzanne Katchmar, director of City Lights Gallery and the Bridgeport Art Trail. Lauren Coakley Vincent | President + CEO, Bridgeport Downtown Special Services and Jason Coombes- Greater Bridgeport Pride (Bridgeport July 29-30), Bridgeport Film Fest and WPKN show ‘Jay in the City’.
2023-07-1809 minWPKN Community RadioWPKN GM Report to the Listeners - July 2023WPKN’s GM Steve di Costanzo hosts his July ‘GM REPORT TO THE LISTENERS’ today at 12noon to 12:55.
His guests include: Suzanne Katchmar, director of City Lights Gallery and the Bridgeport Art Trail. Lauren Coakley Vincent | President + CEO, Bridgeport Downtown Special Services and Jason Coombes- Greater Bridgeport Pride (Bridgeport July 29-30), Bridgeport Film Fest and WPKN show ‘Jay in the City’.; Mike Roer, Director of Entrepreneur Foundation Inc. Owner of The Emporium; Vita Muir, Vita West Muir is the founder and executive/artistic director of Litchfield Jazz Festival (July 28-30, Washington, CT at Frederick Gunn School); Jim Faith, a founding member of...
2023-07-1849 min
WPKN Community RadioBand Central Radio on WPKN | June 2023 Full ShowMonday 6/26 at NOON tune into WPKN Community Radio 89.5 for a special show featuring Jennifer Bangser of The Westport Library and Barry Blumenfield of Bone Dry Band! Don’t miss this hour of community-oriented fun and music with host Rob Fried.✨
2023-06-2754 min
WPKN Community RadioLifeBridge PODCAST On WPKN RadioToday WPKN’s General Manager Steve di Costanzo welcomes:
LifeBridge Community Services a nonprofit based in Bridgeport serving the community for over 170 years. Mission: Partnering with individuals, youth, and families to improve well-being, strengthen resilience, and create a brighter futureLifeBridge provides a combination of behavioral health services, youth development, and asset-building resources for families, our impact strengthens our community as a whole.
Steve speaks with Edith Boyle, the President & CEO as well honorees of Creating from the Heart (upcoming FREE event April 27 at The Knowlton) Shanika Rucker and Razul Branch. He will also talk with Key Note Speaker Cey Adams- vi...
2023-04-1726 min
WPKN Community RadioLive Culture Episode 79 : women's History Month, For the Record...Up Now in the archives!
https://archives.wpkn.org/bookmarks/listen/377818
This month's episode features guest co-host and artist Maxim Schmidt as we celebrate Women's History Month with a discussion with artists George Corsillo, Clymenza Hawkins and Amy Wachtel about their involvement with the art exhibit Sound & Vision II: For the Record... a visual and musical celebration of feminism involving over 40 artists in a gallery exhibit featuring imaginary record covers, real covers form private collections and the wpkn archive and musical memorabilia from women musicians at many stages of their careers.
The show is up until May 6th at the...
2023-03-2559 min
WPKN Community RadioGM Report to the Listeners - March 2023Today at 12noon WPKN’s General Manager Steve di Costanzo does his monthly GM REPORT TO THE LISTENERS. Today he will be talking about the recent WPKN event at The Quick Center for the Arts with the modern dance company Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane & Company. Steve will also talk with curator Martha Willette Lewis about the Sound & Vision II gallery show at the Institute Library in New Haven. Steve introduces a new volunteer, Ed Pitaro who has been involved with non-profit legacy giving; Dr. Jennifer Reynolds-Kaye the director of the Housatonic Museum of Art will talk about their Spring se...
2023-03-2149 min
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2021-01-293h 55
Almost Perfect Isolation210122 - WPKN - Almost Perfect IsolationJoin me tonight at 2amOn WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5fmFor a musical journey of epic proportions
2021-01-223h 55
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2021-01-192h 49
Almost Perfect Isolation210104 - WPKN - Almost Perfect IsolationGeorge, Brother George, and Raqueese Marcel Jr. all want you to listen to the first Almost Perfect Isolation of 2021, Monday night from 11:00 until 2am - "after the news".If you don't have a simian assistant to turn on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5fm, just ask the robot grocery list recorder to play WPKN, it'll work, I promise.
2021-01-052h 55
Almost Perfect Isolation201221 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationcelebrate the longest night with mein Almost Perfect Isolationonly, and forever, at WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5FMmonday 12/21 @ 11:05 after the news...ask last year's Christmas present to play WPKN for you
2020-12-222h 55
Almost Perfect Isolation201207 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationbranch out with me on the first Monday of Decemberfrom 11:05pm until 1:55am, 12/7/20preciselyonly on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5FMstreaming all over the gosh darned place at WPKN.ORGask GoogAlexIri to set a timer for you and to play WPKN
2020-12-082h 50
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2020-12-012h 50
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2020-11-273h 55
Almost Perfect Isolation201116 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationask the universe for something on the radio Monday nightand you get @Almost Perfect Isolation on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5FM @ 11:05pm after the news...streaming all over the everyverse at wpkn.org and all your fancy little doodads have it too!
2020-11-172h 50
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2020-11-032h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation201023 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationwhy don't we break all the rules tonightjoin me on the overnight - 2am to 6amonly on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5fmask she who must not be named to play WPKNshe will do it graciously
2020-10-233h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation201019 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationwe deserve each otherin equal measuretake flight with me tonight at 11:05 after the newsonly on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5FMask the deviant listening device on the kitchen counter to play WPKN - it'll figure it out
2020-10-202h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation201005 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationi'm one of those peoplewho just keep looking upwon't you join me - tonight at 11:05 after the news1st Monday Almost Perfect Isolationonly on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5FMask the weirdo on the counter to play WPKNit'll figure it out
2020-10-062h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation200921 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationas the sun sets on this surreal summerjoin me in Almost Perfect Isolationtonight at 11:05 after the news - until 2amwe got Mike Oldfield 's Tubular Bells on deck for the first houronly on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5FMask the little robot doodad to play WPKN for you
2020-09-222h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation200907 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationsince Marchthis is Almost Perfect Isolationfrom my secret hideoutto yours - 1st Monday edition - tonight at 11:05pm after the newsonly on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5FMask your transistor buddy to play WPKN - it'll figure out the rest
2020-09-082h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation200831 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationlisten tonight at 11:05pm - after the news -to my "occasional" 5th Monday show"occasional" in that there are only so manyfive Monday monthsask the bleepin' computer how many months have five Mondays, and ask the bleepin' computer to play WPKNAlmost Perfect Isolation on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5FM and streaming all over the whole bleepin' thing at WPKN.ORG
2020-09-012h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation200828 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolationdespite present circumstancesthis dude just wants you to listen to@Almost Perfect Isolation tonight at 2am until 6amand so do I... Only on WPKN Independent Community Radio 89.5FM, and streaming all over the everythingat WPKN.ORG. Ask YOUR caged robot to play WPKNIt'll find a way!
2020-08-283h 55