In the final episode of Mic Check: An Oral History of KZFR, longtime programmers Evan Carlos, Tim Kemper, and Tom Leonardo share their memories of KZFR’s early days, from building the station out of a warehouse to shaping its unique sound and community spirit. They reflect on the friendships, challenges, and creativity that have defined decades of people-powered radio in Northern California. Support the show
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In the final episode of Mic Check: An Oral History of KZFR, longtime programmers Evan Carlos, Tim Kemper, and Tom Leonardo share their memories of KZFR’s early days, from building the station out of a warehouse to shaping its unique sound and community spirit. They reflect on the friendships, challenges, and creativity that have defined decades of people-powered radio in Northern California. Support the show
Episode 2: Bobbi Tryon, Dan Carter, Mary Gray, and Peter Ratner
Mic Check: An Oral History Of KZFR
29 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 2: Bobbi Tryon, Dan Carter, Mary Gray, and Peter Ratner
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 &...
Mic Check: An Oral History Of KZFR
In the final episode of Mic Check: An Oral History of KZFR, longtime programmers Evan Carlos, Tim Kemper, and Tom Leonardo share their memories of KZFR’s early days, from building the station out of a warehouse to shaping its unique sound and community spirit. They reflect on the friendships, challenges, and creativity that have defined decades of people-powered radio in Northern California. Support the show
