Talkabout 04/17/13
Sleepy John has local journalist Tom Honing of the Santa Cruz Observer on Talkabout taking calls from listeners!
Universal Grapevine 04/16/13
Bruce has special guests Sarah Albertson, Theater Professor at Cabrillo College talking about upcoming performances. Also on the show is Cecile Andrews, author of Living Room Revolution. For more on Cecile, visit http://www.cecileandrews.com/ and for Cabrillo Theater, visit http://www.cabrillo.edu/academics/theaterarts/
A Critical Analysis of the Summer Slaughter Butthurt
On the fateful day of Friday March 22nd, a dramatic event that has shaken and reverberated across the entire metal community occurred: the line up at this years Summer Slaughter Festival was announced. Hordes upon hordes of furious metal…
Rookie Rising
Scribecash, an emcee and songwriter from the Inland Empire, is on the rise to greatness at only 17 years of age. Recently releasing her free EP Dauntless, Scribecash shares her vocal and lyrical talents offering original conscious and topical lyrics. …
Loud Rock Charts: 4/16
This week in new loud rock features the newest album from the band from hell Ghost B.C. with Infestissumam. We've also got the latest, and some might say greatest, from Whitechapel in The Somatic Defilement. Other interesting releases include Suicidal…
Closet Free Radio, April 15th
On the first episode of Spring Quarter 2013, Lex and Marissa join Dj Kai Dragon to discuss Queer Youth Leadership Awards. During the episode, Closet Free Radio also discusses the National Day of Silence rally, tax Day implications for LGBT…
Kendra Konfidential
As our spring show schedule begins, things get fuzzy at The Great 88. KZSC's April Programmer Of The Month is living proof. Kendra Yoshinaga (aka DJ Teenage Dinosaur) does a show called “Fuzz Tone” Friday nights. It’s a retro garage,…
Universal Grapevine 04/09/13
Listen here for a great interview with Dr. Paul Ware talking about the field of Physiatry, after which Michael Tierra talks about The Contemporary Chamber Music concert happening in Santa Cruz 4/14.
Closet Free 04/08/13
The longest running queer talk radio program (that we know of!) has Santa Cruz Pride organizers Sharon Papo and Chrissann McCann to talk about the upcoming event that will take place June 2, 2013. For more information on Santa Cruz…
Story Time, April 3rd 2013
The literary radio show, Story Time, has been around at KZSC for a whole quarter now. It seemed like the appropriate time to start sharing our episodes with our online listeners as well! On this week's episode, Kendra Yoshinaga, and…
Loud Rock Charts: 4/9
Coming right out of left field this week is a new album by Volbeat, who found mainstream success with their last album, Beyond Hell/Above Heaven. This time around, however, they're coming back with some of the heaviest stuff they've ever put forth…
Talkabout 04/03/13
Sleepy John welcomes Representative John Leopold and David Seibung on Santa Cruz County politics (with calls from listeners). Following them is Deva Anderson on a local art project.
Finding New Music
The great part about non-commercial radio is it is often ones only time to casually be exposed to music that isn't top 40 or something from the 70's. It is many's only chanced to really discover what types of music…
This Pope Shall Not Abdicate
All hail Pope Lou Reed the Only. His robe is a Velvet Underground. His throne, the mighty city of Berlin. Whose Mary Magdalene's were transvestite streetwalkers on the wild side. Who turned the other cheek when struck viciously with flowers…
Talkabout 04/03/13
Sleepy John has David Seiburg & John Leopold in the studio to talk about Santa Cruz County politics as well as Deva Anderson on a local art project.
Universal Grapevine 04/02/13
Good young Bruce has Alexandra Kennedy on the show to talk about "Grief & Grieving"; and guest Sarah Leonard on the Mental Health Client Action Network (MHCAN) in Santa Cruz.
Why The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle Should be the Next Poet Laureate of the United States
As a creative writing major here at UCSC, I'm all too aware of the changing times and how they're affecting writers of all varieties. A lot of people are under the impression that a lot of writing, particularly poetry, is…
Coming Soon In Hip Hop
The next month holds some exciting news for hip hop fans. Here at KZSC we're especially stoked to see the release of 2 albums, the first being from none other than Tyler, The Creator. His third studio album Wolf is…
Loud Rock Charts: 4/2
This just in: all members from Kvelertak found rendered unconscious in a freak belly dancing accident. Also, April Fools. However, you know what isn't a really bad joke? This week's charts! 1 KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Disarm The Decent Roadrunner 2…
Talkabout 03/27/13
John has reporter Steve Palopali to talk about local newspapers as well as Joann Allen on jobs for youth in Santa Cruz.
Universal Grapevine 03/26/13
This week on Universal Grapevine is faculty member Ben Carson here at KZSC to talk about the UCSC Music Department. Also: John Orlando on the Distinguished Artists Series at UCSC.