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Almost Perfect Isolation
251215 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolation
be 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
2025-12-15
3h 55
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Parranda Y Salsa Special! on ReHumanize Yourself Radio with Herman Olivera feat. Ric Reyes, John Torres, and Molly Dryman
WPKN is a media partner for Parranda y Salsa at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport on Thursday, December 18th, running from 5 to 10 pm. Now in its third year, this holiday celebration brings the Parranda traditions of the Caribbean together with live salsa music for a night of dancing, community, and culture. The Downtown Cabaret Theatre is located at 263 Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This event is sponsored by: City of Bridgeport, Greater Bridgeport Latino Network (GBLN), Puerto Rican Day Parade of Fairfield County, Bridgeport Caribe Youth League (BCYL), and WPKN.Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com...
2025-12-11
1h 02
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Nels 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.
2025-12-05
40 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.
2025-12-04
1h 54
Almost Perfect Isolation
251201 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolation
take 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
2025-12-01
3h 55
PURE with Howard Thompson
"PURE Presents Hamell On Trial"
"PURE Presents Hamell On Trial" (broadcast 4/18/14)Hamell On Trial: The MeetingFrank Sinatra: I Get a Kick Out of YouHamell On Trial: Big As LifeElvis Presley: Good Rockin TonightLittle Richard: Tutti FruttiHamell On Trial: ChoochtownThe Primitives: The OstrichHamell On Trial: Happiest Man in the World (live @WPKN)Bob Dylan: Like A Rolling StoneHamell On Trial: Blood of The Wolf? & the Mysterians: 96 TearsHamell On Trial: Don't KillThe Animals: Don’t Bring Me DownHamell On Trial: Th...
2025-11-25
2h 55
Shake 'n' Vibrate Radio with DJ B The T Jr.
BRIAN WILSON with BILL TOBELMAN (Zen Interpretation of Smile), SLY STONE with TONY TONE (Cold Crush Brothers) & GEE'S RECORDS
In this WPKN fundraising madness (wpkn.org/donate if you are so inclined), DJ B The T Jr. calls on the pros.Bill Tobelman, founder of https://goodhumorsmile.com/ - this website presents a theory about the Beach Boys' SMiLE album that is based upon comments Brian Wilson made in 1966 regarding the spiritual nature of the project. If you want to know where Brian Wilson's head was at in 1966-67, and why he thought SMiLE was too experimental, you may have come to the right place.This website was started in 1998 and has gone through a...
2025-11-20
2h 44
Almost Perfect Isolation
251117 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolation
take 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
2025-11-17
3h 55
PURE with Howard Thompson
"Uke"
"Uke" (broadcast 2/15/16)Bill Frisell: Hello Nellie Petty Booka: Do You Wanna Dance Zopf: Giles Farnaby's Dream Joe Brown: I Like Ukeleles Emily Ritz & Lyle Ritz: Tonight You Belong To Me The Unthanks: Canny Hobby Elliott Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band: I'm The Urban SpacemanChumbawamba: All Fur Coat & No Knickers Amanda Palmer: WPKN ID Amanda Palmer: Ukulele Anthem Janelle Monáe: Dance Apocalyptic Bright Little Field: I'll Be You Kate Rusby: Farewell Brian Cullman: Time if There is Time Beirut: Elephant Gun Queen: Good Company
2025-10-22
3h 11
WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet Podcast
WPKN's No Kings Day Protests from the streets of CT, Long Island & NYC -- Oct. 18, 2025
WPKN'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.
2025-10-22
58 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Warren 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.
2025-10-17
1h 11
WPKN Special Broadcasts
THE 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!
2025-10-16
38 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...
2025-09-18
1h 58
WPKN Special Broadcasts
50 YEARS of LOU POMALES & LA ESQUINA LATINA TRIBUTE
Many thanks to those who paid reverence to the Puerto Rican, Afro-Cuban, and Latin grooves of Lou Pomales' La Esquina Latina this past Sunday. 50+ years of a WPKN broadcasting powerhouse, uniting many in Sunday afternoon song. Dig the picture of WPKN revolutionaries above including (left to right) Kevin Gallagher (Digging in the Dirt, GaiaGram), Bob Johnson (Second Saturday Magazine), Lou Pomales, Ebong Udoma, and Public Affairs Director, Richard Hill (Organic Farm Stand, Mic Check, Monthly Labor Report et al !). It was a joyous celebratory vibe with Herman Olivera (ReHumanize Yourself Radio) taking the DJ reins from 12-2PM, and...
2025-09-11
4h 59
WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet Podcast
WPKN Radio Co-Sponsors Latino Heritage Month Workshops on Immigrant Rights and Safety
Interview 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...
2025-09-11
12 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Lou Pomales (WPKN's La Esquina Latina) interviews Richard Hill of Mikata on their 40th Anniversary
WPKN'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.
2025-07-14
13 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Mike Calabrese (Lake Street Dive) 2023 interview with WPKN's Martha Nachman
2023, Mike Calabrese of Lake Street Dive talks the history of the band and current music making with WPKN's Martha Nachman.
2025-07-10
24 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Fred Tackett (Little Feat) 2023 interview with WPKN's Martha Nachman
2023, Fred Tackett talks with WPKN's Martha Nachman about all things Little Feat.
2025-07-10
21 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Michael Friedman (Photographer) 2018 interview with WPKN's Martha Nachman
Photographer 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.
2025-07-10
49 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Olivia Panella (UMA GAIA, Healer) and Yamin Alma (Afternoon in the Park), 2018 with WPKN's Martha Nachman
2018 conversation with Olivia Panella (UMA GAIA, Healer) and Yamin Alma (Afternoon in the Park), hosted by WPKN's Martha Nachman.
2025-07-10
35 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Nicole Atkins (Singer/Songwriter) 2018 interview with WPKN's Martha Nachman
2018, WPKN's Martha Nachman in conversation with Nicole Atkins (Singer/Songwriter).
2025-07-10
40 min
WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet Podcast
Resistance Roundtable for June 14, 2025 - No Kings Day Protest Special Program
Resistance 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...
2025-06-28
55 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
John 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/
2025-05-02
55 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Gang 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.
2025-04-16
50 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Force MD's, Kahlil and Stevie Lundy, interviewed by Terrible Tee and Gee's Records
WPKN 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.
2025-04-16
23 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Nels 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.
2025-04-04
49 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Jason Duncan (Just Add Water Records, So What) interviewed by WPKN's Brendan Toller
Jason 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.
2025-03-11
42 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Derv Gordon (the Equals) interviewed by WPKN's Brendan Toller
Derv 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.
2025-03-11
1h 12
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Nicole 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.
2025-03-10
1h 13
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Joe 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...
2025-03-07
1h 00
Digging in the Dirt - Archives
Ralph Baskin Photographer/WPKN staffer The experience of going solar on your house
My 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...
2025-03-06
26 min
Digging in the Dirt - Archives
Dan Martens V.P. Novamont NA Bio-plastics
My guest this episode of DITD is Vice-President of Novamont N.A. Dan Martens. Not only are Dan and Novamont great friends of WPKNNovamont is a leader in the world of bioplastics and a long time supporter of WPKN radio. Novamont promotes a new model of bioeconomy in the logic of the circular economy, not only based on efficiency and sustainable use of renewable resources, but also as a factor for territorial regeneration.
2025-03-06
28 min
Digging in the Dirt - Archives
Worms with "Wiggle Room"- Monique Bosch & Justin Hawrysh
On 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, .
2025-02-25
31 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Poets on Fire, Presented by WPKN & Mega Bass Productions
WPKN 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...
2025-02-18
2h 11
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Mystic Bowie interviewed by WPKN's Amy Wachtel (Night Nurse) and Ebong Udoma
Mystic 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.
2025-01-28
53 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Vance Gilbert (singer-songwriter) interviewed by WPKN's Joseph Celli
Joseph 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
2025-01-28
27 min
WPKN Special Broadcasts
Joe Flood Interview, Music, and In-Studio Performance with WPKN's Brendan Toller
This 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...
2025-01-07
1h 28
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Molly Tuttle (vocalist, flatpicker, and songwriter) interviewed by WPKN's Bob Anderson
Molly 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.
2024-11-13
09 min
WPKN Special Broadcasts
Goodnight Moonshine In-Studio Performance and interview with WPKN's Mike Horyczun
Goodnight Moonshine join WPKN's Mike Horyczun for a beautiful in-studio and performance ahead of their myriad of appearances in the Northeast.
2024-11-07
38 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Lenny 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.
2024-11-06
18 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Jonathan 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.
2024-10-24
22 min
WPKN Special Broadcasts
WPKN Live from New Haven Open Studios at Erector Square 2024
WPKN'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.
2024-10-23
2h 16
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Nate Hilts of the Dead South interviewed by WPKN's Martha Nachman
Nate 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.
2024-10-18
08 min
WPKN Community Radio
Home Page Radio - Wither Starchitects
Host: 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...
2024-10-16
51 min
WPKN Special Broadcasts
Shawn Taylor (singer/songwriter) interview and performance with WPKN's Mike Horyczun
WPKN'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.
2024-10-09
38 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Exene Cervenka, singer and artist in X, interviewed by WPKN's Rich Kaminsky
WPKN'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.
2024-10-06
21 min
WPKN Community Radio
State Of The Arts October 4 2024
Friday 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
2024-10-04
48 min
WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet Podcast
Steve Wick, author and journalist, on uncovering the truth and telling the whole story
Steve Wick, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, journalist, formerly of Newsday and more recently editor of the Suffolk Times, talks about his earlier work, two new upcoming books, the importance of local journalism and emphasizes that, “if you want to get the present right, you have to get the past right” which means, he says, uncovering the truth and telling the complete story. (WPKN, September 4, 2024)
2024-10-02
29 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
The Courettes with WPKN's Howard Thompson
The 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...
2024-09-30
1h 11
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Jim Reid of the Jesus and Mary Chain with WPKN's Herman Olivera
Jim 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.
2024-09-30
24 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Tim Butler of the Psychedelic Furs with WPKN's Herman Olivera
Tim 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.
2024-09-30
36 min
WPKN Community Radio
State Of The Arts September 27 2024
Friday 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.
2024-09-27
51 min
WPKN Community Radio
The LGBTQ Community Show September 25 2024
Hosts: 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.
2024-09-25
52 min
WPKN Community Radio
State Of The Arts September 20 2024
Friday 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
2024-09-20
54 min
The Jim Motavalli Interview Podcast
Billy Harper
Billy Harper is a impassioned progressive jazz saxophonist. He is "one of a generation of Coltrane-influenced tenor saxophonists" with a distinctively stern, hard-as-nails sound on his instrument. He was interviewed by Jim Motavalli for WPKN and New York City Jazz Record.
2024-09-20
37 min
WPKN Community Radio
Home Page Radio – ARCHITECT HOME
Host: 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...
2024-09-18
52 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Artist Iyaba Ibo Mandingo interviewed by WPKN General Manager, Valerie Richardson
WPKN 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...
2024-09-16
44 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Amina 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.
2024-09-16
36 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Bryan Munar of Hadestown with WPKN's Valerie Richardson
Bryan 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.
2024-09-12
24 min
WPKN Special Broadcasts
Hope In Space: A Benefit for CT Storm Victims Special Broadcast with WPKN's Herman Olivera, TEAM Inc., Will Diaz of Pangea and more
On August 18, in the middle of the day, residents of the Naugatuck Valley and surrounding areas received weather advisory warnings on their cell phones. Within hours, many found themselves standing inside their homes in several feet of water, forced to move to higher ground. Those on the roads were trapped, unable to drive, as floodwaters from surrounding waterways quickly inundated roads and homes. Tragically, lives were lost, and countless homes have been condemned or severely damaged. Many families are now facing the overwhelming loss of household items, rapid mold growth, and the trauma of displacement. Some, despite the severe...
2024-09-10
54 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Bridgeport Film Festival 2024 Preview with Artistic Director / Founder Jason Coombs, and Filmmakers Nilsa Laine and Brian A. Russell
WPKN Director of Operations and New Initiatives (and filmmaker) Brendan Toller sits down with Artistic Director / Founder Jason Coombs of the Bridgeport Film Festival, and Filmmakers Nilsa Laine and Brian A. Russell for a preview of the 2024 festival. Nilsa Laine is the Director of "Undergraduate Experiences of Black Women at PWI Campuses" [14.57] a short documentary exploring the undergraduate experiences of Black Women - touching on freshman experience, intersectionality, and 'Black Girl Magic.'Brian Russell is the Director of SilverSizzle [13.35] a short described as: a cemetery caretaker embarks on a quest to help two recent...
2024-09-09
29 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Michael 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...
2024-09-06
13 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Amy 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.
2024-09-04
31 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams interviewed by WPKN's Jim Motavalli
Americana/folk duo Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams chat with Jim Motavalli ahead of their 2024 CT Folk Fest appearance Saturday, September 7th, at New Haven's Edgerton Park.
2024-08-29
19 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Author Erica Gies & Jazz Bassist Stephan Crump interviewed by WPKN's Jim Motavalli
This 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.
2024-08-28
18 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers interviewed by WPKN's Jim Motavalli
WPKN'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.
2024-08-28
21 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Cory Younts of Old Crow Medicine Show interviewed by WPKN's Jim Motavalli
Cory 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.
2024-08-28
13 min
WPKN Special Broadcasts
WPKN Live from BLACK ROCK PORCHFEST 8.24.24 with THE ZAMBONIS & THE COVERALLS ! feat hosts Emma Speer and Gold Eris
WPKN's inaugural LIVE REMOTE broadcast from Black Rock Porchfest featuring the musical stylings and live sets from THE ZAMBONIS & THE COVERALLS!
2024-08-27
3h 32
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Saxophonist/Composer James Brandon Lewis interviewed by WPKN's "Musicians Speak" Joseph Celli
WPKN 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...
2024-08-23
47 min
WPKN Music, Arts, and Culture Podcast
Jon Auer (Posies, Big Star, Big Star Quintet) with Richard Epstein of WPKN's Sometimes Classical and Brendan Toller
Singer/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.
2024-08-14
49 min
WPKN Community Radio
Home 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...
2024-06-19
47 min
WPKN Community Radio
Hazel Kahan, host of North Fork Works on WPKN
Hazel 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
2024-04-26
25 min
WPKN Community Radio
Brandon "Taz" Niederauer Speaks with WPKN's Ebong Udoma
Brandon "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
2024-02-21
20 min
WPKN Community Radio
Home Page Radio – Don’t Trash The HOME
Thursday, 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...
2024-01-25
51 min
WPKN Community Radio
Ralph Baskin Photographer/WPKN staffer The experience of going solar on your house
My 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...
2023-12-19
26 min
WPKN Community Radio
Spotlight on Arts & Culture | Podcast November 2023
Our 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...
2023-11-14
53 min
WPKN Community Radio
Rod MacDonald - Rants and Romance
I’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...
2023-11-13
40 min
WPKN Community Radio
The Courettes on WPKN Radio with Howard Thompson
The 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.
2023-10-11
1h 49
WPKN Community Radio
Paul Winter interview with WPKN's Kevin Gallagher Podcast
WPKN'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...
2023-10-05
22 min
WPKN Community Radio
CAFC 'Spotlight on Arts & Culture' | September 11, 2023
Host: 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...
2023-09-11
59 min
WPKN Community Radio
WPKN's Labor Report -- Edition #1 --Sept. 5, 2023
WPKN'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
2023-09-11
27 min
WPKN Community Radio
WPKN Trump Indictment Special 08-05-23
This 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...
2023-08-06
53 min
WPKN Community Radio
Dan Martens V.P. Novamont NA Bio-plastics
My guest this episode of DITD is Vice-President of Novamont N.A. Dan Martens. Not only are Dan and Novamont great friends of WPKN Novamont is a leader in the world of bioplastics and a long time supporter of WPKN radio. Novamont promotes a new model of bioeconomy in the logic of the circular economy, not only based on efficiency and sustainable use of renewable resources, but also as a factor for territorial regeneration.
2023-07-27
28 min
WPKN Community Radio
WPKN GM Report to the Listeners: Suzanne Katchmar + Jason Coombes
PODCAST 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’.
2023-07-18
09 min
WPKN Community Radio
WPKN GM Report to the Listeners - July 2023
WPKN’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...
2023-07-18
49 min
WPKN Community Radio
Band Central Radio on WPKN | June 2023 Full Show
Monday 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.✨
2023-06-27
54 min
WPKN Community Radio
Band Central Radio FULL PODCAST (May 2023)
HOST: Rob Fried WPKN Community Radio 89.5 for a special show featuring John Torres - Owner of Park City Music Hall, Amiee Turner - Executive Director of Woofgang & Co., and Ben Jaffe - Artistic Director for Preservation Hall Jazz Band! Don’t miss this hour of community-oriented fun and music with host Rob Fried (Recorded 5/22 WPKN Studios in Bridgeport, CT)
2023-05-26
54 min
WPKN Community Radio
LifeBridge PODCAST On WPKN Radio
Today 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...
2023-04-17
26 min
WPKN Community Radio
GM Report April 2023
Today WPKN’s General Manager Steve di Costanzo welcomes the following to his April GM Report to the Listeners: John Bastone from RecordRiots to talk with Steve about WPKN’s Music Mash Record Fair coming up this Saturday at Read’s ArtSpace- It’s a sold out show with dealers! 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 who...
2023-04-17
49 min
WPKN Community Radio
Live 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...
2023-03-25
59 min
WPKN Community Radio
GM Report to the Listeners - March 2023
Today 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...
2023-03-21
49 min
Jay In The City
October 2022 | Lisa Lampanelli
In this episode of Jay in the City, Jason welcomes comedy icon and legend Lisa Lampanelli live in the WPKN studio! Lisa dives into her incredible career, her decision to retire from the world of roasting, and the new creative chapter she is stepping into with her upcoming cabaret show Big Fat Failure at Trevi Lounge this month. The conversation is hilarious, honest, and packed with unforgettable moments! Lisa will make you laugh your ass off from start to finish. You do not want to miss this one. Tune in!Support Your Host: Jason A. Coombs...
2022-10-04
55 min
Jay In The City
September 2022 | Emma Speer & Sarah Beirne
In this episode of Jay in the City, Jason welcomes writer, filmmaker, and fellow WPKN radio host Emma Speer for a vibrant conversation! Emma is a multidisciplinary creator based in Brooklyn and born and bred in Bridgeport, and she shares how the city shaped her early creative spark. She talks about her newest film Hysterical, her path into filmmaking, and the artistic community that helped her grow. And fun fact, Jason was her camp counselor once upon a time, which makes this reunion all the sweeter! It is a warm and inspiring conversation that celebrates local roots and bold...
2022-09-06
55 min
Jay In The City
January 2022 | Featuring Edwin Escobar & Author T. Ashley
Episode one of Jay in the City on WPKN brings listeners into two inspiring conversations that spotlight the power of local creativity. In segment one, Jason talks with filmmaker Edwin Escobar about his journey, his storytelling process, and the work he is bringing to the community. In segment two, author and playwright T. Ashley joins the show to share insights on writing, inspiration, and her recently opened independent bookshop, Reader’s Block in Stratford, Connecticut, and discuss the impact of arts and culture on our region. It is an energizing launch to the series and a great in...
2022-01-04
56 min
Almost Perfect Isolation
201019 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolation
we 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
2020-10-20
2h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation
201005 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolation
i'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
2020-10-06
2h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation
200921 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolation
as 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
2020-09-22
2h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation
200907 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolation
since 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
2020-09-08
2h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation
200831 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolation
listen 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
2020-09-01
2h 50
Almost Perfect Isolation
200828 - WPKN - Almost Perfect Isolation
despite 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!
2020-08-28
3h 55