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Book 'Em Danno (& Erin) Episode 2

April 01, 2024 - 12:00 AM Dan and Erin surpass expectations and make it back for episode two!EP 2 features author Stewart O'Nan and a discussion of North Woods by Daniel Mason with Barrie Kaufman. Music by Dinosaur BurpsContact: [email protected]

Book 'Em Danno (& Erin) Episode 1

March 01, 2024 - 07:24 PM Book 'Em Danno (& Erin) Episode 1 Discussing all things books, specifically, we interview Erika Howsare about her book THE AGE OF DEER, we talk about our group read of SURE, I'LL JOIN YOUR CULT with guest Bradley Harris and otherwise natter on about what we hope this show will be. Music by Dinosaur BurpsContact: [email protected]...

Aaron Wolf Interview on Breaking Down The Pressure 11/11/23

February 15, 2024 - 07:39 AM Aaron Wolf is a nationally touring artist based out of San Diego, CA that has become known as one of the fastest rising acts as he makes a name for himself in the American Reggae Scene. His music blends elements of reggae, folk and hip-hop with conscious lyrics that are designed to uplift the listener. In 2018, Aaron independently released his first EP Greater Than Self which now has over 500K streams in total. Despite the Pandemic and the music industry shutting down, he hit the road in 2020 to start touring and playing shows and festivals around the west coast including CA, AZ, CO, UT, WY, TX and FL. Since then he has shared the stage with leading acts in the American......

Interview with Author, Poet, Journalist and Teacher, Erika Howsare about her new book: "The Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship with our Wild Neighbors"

February 05, 2024 - 10:00 AM Interview with Author, Poet, Journalist and Teacher, Erika Howsare about her new book: "The Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship with our Wild Neighbors" and her author event at Taylor Books on Feb 8thhttps://erikahowsare.com/Author Event & Books Signing at Taylor Books on Thursday Feb 8th at 6pm:https://fb.me/e/3g1UVYAgV Born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania, I earned a BA at Oberlin College and hold an MFA from Brown University. I’m also the author of two books of poetry and my essays, reviews, and interviews are found at places like The Rumpus, The Los Angeles Review of Books, LongReads, and The Brooklyn Rail. One of my essays was named a notable mention in The Best......

Phil Melick talks about the new Elk City Records Location & Opening

January 30, 2024 - 12:33 PM Charleston's favorite used record store Elk City Records plans to reopen at their new location at 601 Maryland Avenue on Groundhog Day, Friday, February 2nd! Having outgrown their first location on Washington Street in Elk City, owner Phil Melick spent months looking around the neighborhood and was able to acquire and renovate a spacious building, on the corner of Maryland Avenue and Lee Street, with the help of some superb local contractors. Visitors to the new location will find lots to love in the much larger space including a dedicated area for 45 and 78 rpm shoppers and ample curbside parking. With all the possibilities and plans for the new space Phil said there is one thing that......

Bill Janovitz of Buffalo Tom on WTSQ

January 26, 2024 - 07:00 AM WTSQ DJs Mya Ross & Tom Sloan in conversation with Bill Janovitz from Buffalo Tom discussing the history of Buffalo Tom, the books that he has written and his upcoming book, the new Buffalo Tom album "Jump Rope" (due to be released May of 2024), and much more.

Dunstan Bruce from Chumbawamba on The Afternoon Show

January 08, 2024 - 12:00 PM Josh Gaffin from The Afternoon Show talks with Dunstan Bruce from British anarchist punk band Chumbawamba. They discuss the new documentary I Get Knocked Down and the fact that the world seems to be going to hell in a handcart.

Amy Goodman visits WTSQ Studios and asks "Why The Status Quo?"

November 28, 2023 - 02:04 PM Amy Goodman, of Democracy Now!, visits WTSQ Studios during the 2023 Grassroot Radio Conference Saturday, October 21st. Hosting DJ Tom Sloan of Breaking Down the Pressure seizes the on-air opportunity and begins an impromptu interview where she asks "Why The Status Quo?" WTSQ Founder, Chris Long, finds himself behind the mic and across the table from Amy to respond.

2023 GRC Keynote: Amy Goodman from Democracy Now!

October 30, 2023 - 01:55 PM 2023 Grassroots Radio Conference Keynote featuring Amy Goodman from Democracy Now!Saturday, October 21st @ The Capitol Theater in Charleston, WV

Heatmiser's Neil Gust, Brandt Peterson and Tony Lash on WTSQ

October 24, 2023 - 12:00 PM We were over the moon to welcome Neil, Brandt and Tony from the iconic Portland band, Heatmiser, to The Afternoon Show on Tuesday, October 24, 2023! The best chat ever was had about coffee and of course, the brand new double-album compilation: 'The Music of Heatmiser' - out now on Third Man Records. x Also featuring "Chances" by Rin McArdle, "The Last Drop" by Fräulein and "I'm On A Mission" by No. 2 All the love to Neil, Brandt, Tony, Elliott and everyone who creates the art that makes life brighter. The Afternoon Show on WTSQ 88.1 FM in Charleston, West Virginia is hosted by Josh Gaffin. https://thirdmanrecords.com/products/music-of-heatmiser ...

Podcasts

Book 'Em Danno (& Erin) Episode 2

Book 'Em Danno (& Erin) Episode 1

Aaron Wolf Interview on Breaking Down The Pressure 11/11/23

Interview with Author, Poet, Journalist and Teacher, Erika Howsare about her new book: "The Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship with our Wild Neighbors"

Phil Melick talks about the new Elk City Records Location & Opening

Bill Janovitz of Buffalo Tom on WTSQ

Dunstan Bruce from Chumbawamba on The Afternoon Show

Amy Goodman visits WTSQ Studios and asks "Why The Status Quo?"

2023 GRC Keynote: Amy Goodman from Democracy Now!

Heatmiser's Neil Gust, Brandt Peterson and Tony Lash on WTSQ

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