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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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Loud Rock Charts: 3/26

Happy Spring Break! I hope everyone has been having a very metal vacation because I sure have. I've been booty bumpin Thy Art is Murder's newest album, Hate, and Byzantine's self titled comeback record. By the way, if you are…

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Passing of the Horn

Happy Friday. A great thanks to all of our promoters for providing premiums for our pledge drive a couple of weeks ago . Our listeners thoroughly enjoy all of the new material, as well as their new gifts from our…

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Talkabout 03/20/13

On Talkabout: Roxi Sandidge, Kirsten Thompson and Ann Parker on a medical trip to Chad, Africa; Ann Parker on being a dining critic.

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Universal Grapevine 03/19/13

Joop Rubens talks about our local Firelight Foundation and the work they do.  The second half features photographers Neal Swanson and Tom Jacobs, discussing their Six Views show at the Leeds Gallery (2/15-3/25). 

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