In this episode of Mic Check, we sit down with four longtime programmers who helped shape KZFR’s eclectic voice during its early years. Bobbi Tryon reflects on the station’s grassroots beginnings and the importance of community-driven radio. Dan Carter, host of O'Dark:30 and Studio 416, shares late-night memories and the spirit behind KZFR’s experimental edge. Mark Gray, the creator of All Mixed Up, talks about blending genres and breaking musical boundaries. And Peter Ratner, host of Woody & Friends, dives into his show’s evolution and the stories behind the folk.

Tune in as we revisit the creativity, camaraderie, and commitment that fueled KZFR’s first decade on the airwaves.

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In our debut episode of Mic Check, Kevin Cook chats with Jan Bielfelt (host of Ocean of Rock and Roll), Bill Deblonk (host of Playing Dead, Studio 416, and Creole Stomp), Clay LaFaro-Ellington (host of Miles Ahead, Miles Behind) and Chris Nelson (host of Peace & Social Justice).

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