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Sounds Unsound on 10/22/23

Airs at: Sun, 10/22/2023 at 12:00am - 3:00am

Produced for: Sounds Unsound

another episode of Sounds Unsound, where we delve into new releases. Read more

Radio Lost and Found on 10/12/23

Airs at: Thu, 10/12/2023 at 10:00pm - Fri, 10/13/2023 at 12:00am

Produced for: Radio Lost and Found

Another new, all live episode of Radio Lost & Found, coming to you from H:Ohm Studios in downtown Barberton. New music from Jaap Blonk and Thomas Dimuzio and more. Hope you like it! Read more

Sounds Unsound on 10/08/23

Airs at: Sun, 10/08/2023 at 12:00am - 3:00am

Produced for: Sounds Unsound

Playful Presence: Interview with a Multidisciplinary Artist

Airs at: Mon, 11/06/2023 at 10:00pm - Tue, 11/07/2023 at 11:00pm

Produced for: Playful Presence

Taj talks with EJ Huerta, a playwright, mask maker, improviser, and actor based in Santa Barbara, California. The conversation covers the creative process, using pauses, dealing with creative blocks, how structure helps creativity, and what it's like to be a Brit in the US ... Read more

Radio Lost and Found on 09/14/23

Airs at: Thu, 09/14/2023 at 10:00pm - Fri, 09/15/2023 at 12:00am

Produced for: Radio Lost and Found

Walt Curtis Tribute

Airs at: Mon, 09/18/2023 at 11:00pm - Tue, 09/19/2023 at 12:00am

Produced for: Gremlin Time

Tonight we honor the passing of long time KBOO on air host Walt Curtis of The Talking Earth. Ten years ago I brought Walt into the studio to record him reading a story by Jack London called Hobos That Pass In The Night. About London's own years riding the rails looking for ... Read more

Previewing the 7th Annual Portland Writers Picnic

Airs at: Wed, 09/06/2023 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm

Produced for: Evening News, News In Depth

The 7th Annual Portland Writers Picnic takes place this Sunday, September 10th from 11am to 4pm at Laurelhurst Park. And if you’re a writer, in or around Portland, you’re invited! Families, too. We’re fortunate to have three of the picnic organizers, and members-in-good-s... Read more

Radio Lost and Found on 08/10/23

Airs at: Thu, 08/10/2023 at 10:00pm - Fri, 08/11/2023 at 12:00am

Produced for: Radio Lost and Found

A brand spankin' new episode of Radio Lost & Found! Hope you like the show! Refresh this page frequently to see the playlist populate with new songs while listening live! Read more

Folk Espresso - Friends and Strangers

Airs at: Mon, 08/14/2023 at 5:30am - 7:00am

Produced for: Folk Espresso

Join host Jonathan Lay for songs and tunes on the theme of friends and strangers. It's a rich blend of select folk music, carefully prepared and served up to invigorate your day. Artists in this episode include: Terri Grayum & Gwen Thomas; John Gorka; Jon Bartlett & Rika R... Read more

Open The Door(s) PT 1

Airs at: Tue, 08/01/2023 at 3:00am - 5:30am

Produced for: Vinyl Pajama Party