Past Special Programs on WFMU

Past Special Programs on WFMU
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Liz Pelly, author of "Mood Machine," on Spotify
Monday, March 24th, 6pm - 7pm
on Techtonic with Mark Hurst
Spotify is changing the music industry, and the culture at large, through its algorithms and surveillance. Liz Pelly discusses her important new book "Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist."

Stuart Staples of Tindersticks
Monday, March 24th, 9am - Noon
on Surface Noise with Joe McGasko
Tindersticks have been making moody and magnificent music for over 30 years. Today on Surface Noise, the band's voice and prime mover Stuart Staples talks about the band's most recent album, "Soft Tissue," and its upcoming tour of the U.S., its first since 2008.

Kathleen Hannah and Tamar-kali
Sunday, March 23rd, 8pm - 10pm
on Rock and Roller Derby with Suzy Hotrod
Kathleen Hannah (Bikini Kill/Le Tigre) and Tamar-kali (film score composer) speak about their co-curation of American Songbook: Singer Outsiders programming taking place at Lincoln Center, running now-April 15th.

Jack returns to radio row for his 3rd set of fresh finds.
Sunday, March 23rd, 5pm - 6pm
on Radio Row

Special Guest on Atlantic Tunnel: Gruff Rhys
Sunday, March 23rd, 2pm - 4pm
on Atlantic Tunnel with Ed (on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
This week, Atlantic Tunnel welcomes Singer-Songwriter and former member of Super Fury Animals, Gruff Rhys, for a conversation with host Ed Rogers. There’s also lots of music from Gruff as well as new music from Louis Phillippe, Robert Forster, The Waterboys, Richard Dawson and more.

Outta Sight Listener Appreciation Night
Saturday, March 22nd, 7pm - 9pm
on We're Outta Sight!!! with Stu (on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
WFMU made it's fundraising goal and as a token of his appreciation, DJ Stu Rutherford will be taking listener requests. Leave a comment with your request(s) and if Stu has it on vinyl (and can easily locate it) he'll do his best to get it on the air for you.

Drop In Presents Mishegoss with Myron
Saturday, March 22nd, 6pm - 7pm
on Drop-In (on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Mishegoss: craziness or idiosyncrasy. The mature and the dewy. With a beat.

Tonight's guests: Actress Gretchen Mol (Millers In Marriage) & Writer/Director Peter Craig (Dope Thief)
Saturday, March 22nd, 5pm - 9pm
on Bob Barth's One Night Stand (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
LIVE from Los Angeles: Filmmaker Ed Burns returns with his brand new feature MILLERS IN MARRIAGE that takes a look at the complicated lives of middle-aged, married couples. Tonight on the show we have actress Gretchen Mol (Boardwalk Empire) to talk all about it. Then Writer/Director Peter Craig (The Town, Top Gun: Maverick, The Batman) takes us inside his thrilling new Apple TV+ series DOPE THIEF. Steven Soderbergh brings us back to the theater for his mystery spy drama BLACK BAG. Finally we'll check out the brand new and hilariously star studded new play PARENTS IN CHAINS currently playing at the Ensemble Theatre Company's New Vic theater in Santa Barbara. All that & more! March 22nd at 2pm-6pm PT, 5pm - 9pm ET.

Mike Campbell
Saturday, March 22nd, 3pm - 6pm
on Todd-o-phonic Todd's show
Mike Campbell played guitar with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers for the duration of their career and was also involved in writing many of their pivotal songs. His new autobiography, "Heartbreaker" (Grand Central Publishing), is a vivid recollection of his time spent with the band and much more. Mike currently performs with Mike Campbell and The Knobs.

Special Guest: Charles Downs
Saturday, March 22nd, 2pm - 5pm
on Music For a Free World with Dave Sewelson (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Charles Downs is an American free jazz drummer. During the 1970s, he was active in the New York City loft jazz scene.

Kevin McDonald and Dave Hill; authors Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock
Wednesday, March 19th, Noon - 3pm
on The Evan "Funk" Davies Show
So much for a quiet post-marathon show! First, Kevin McDonald and Dave Hill will call in to talk about Kevin McDonald Superstar, the rock opera written by and starring the titular Kid In The Hall that includes Dave as the opening act. The show opens tonight at the SoHo Playhouse in NYC.
Later, Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock return to the show to discuss their latest book Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival which comes out next week.

DJ Perro Caliente guest hosts Wake
Wednesday, March 19th, 6am - 9am
on Wake with Clay Pigeon

Kick Out the Jams Tribute to The Stooges No Fun
Tuesday, March 18th, 7pm - 8pm
on Kick Out The Jams with Joey D (on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Joey D spins a bunch of cover versions of the iconic Stooges song "No Fun"

Frog Performs on Material Eyez with Naomi Shamble
Tuesday, March 18th, 3pm - 6pm
on Material Eyez with Naomi Shamble
A pair of dressed down brothers undress fervent myopic reflections on crashing out, fatherhood, intimacy, addiction, and sonic memories fractured by nostalgia; all inspired by the sounds of Kodak Black, Mozart, and Prince (and a hint of Tiny Tim)—with Frog’s unique Indie Twang. Show up with a coozied drank and vibe to the dreamscape.

Ben Snyder, author, "Spy Plane"
Monday, March 17th, 6pm - 7pm
on Techtonic with Mark Hurst
A few years ago, planes outfitted with spy cameras flew over the city of Baltimore, recording citizens as they walked or drove around town. Ben Snyder discusses his book "Spy Plane: Inside Baltimore's Surveillance Experiment," about how this was supposed to solve murder cases, and why it ultimately failed.

David S is in for Joe McGasko this morning
Monday, March 17th, 9am - Noon
on Inner Ear Detour with David

The Grand Finale of the 2025 WFMU Fundraising Marathon
Sunday, March 16th, 7pm - Midnight
on Marathon Finale

Paul Bruno and his Co-Host Terre T.
Sunday, March 16th, 3pm - 5pm
on Paul Bruno's show

Glen Jones and his Co-Host Todd-o-phonic Todd
Sunday, March 16th, Noon - 3pm
on The Glen Jones Radio Programme

Jeff Golick and his Co-Host Doug Schulkind
Sunday, March 16th, 9am - Noon
on destination: OUT with Jeff Golick (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)

Jeff Sarge and his Co-Host Jim the Poet
Sunday, March 16th, 9am - Noon
on Reggae Schoolroom with Jeff Sarge

Carol and her Co-Host Daniel Blumin
Sunday, March 16th, 6am - 9am
on Serious Moonlight Sonatas with Carol

Jody Peyote and her Co-Host Saltzshaker
Sunday, March 16th, 3am - 6am
on Push Button Heaven with Jody Peyote

Abbie from Mars and her Co-Host Gaylord Fields
Sunday, March 16th, Midnight - 3am
on Radioactivity with Abbie From Mars

Marty McSorley and his Co-Host John Allen
Saturday, March 15th, 9pm - Midnight
on Marty McSorley's show

Stu and his Co-Host Terre T.
Saturday, March 15th, 7pm - 9pm
on We're Outta Sight!!! with Stu (on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)

Rob W. and his Co-Host Trouble
Saturday, March 15th, 6pm - 9pm
on Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg

Todd-O-Phonic Todd and his Co-Host Vee Vee
Saturday, March 15th, 3pm - 6pm
on Todd-o-phonic Todd's show

Special Guest: Chris Cochrane
Saturday, March 15th, 2pm - 5pm
on Music For a Free World with Dave Sewelson (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Chris Cochrane is a Brooklyn-based guitarist, improviser, noise maker, collaborator, and composer.

Rex and his Co-Host Becky
Saturday, March 15th, 1pm - 3pm
on Fool's Paradise with Rex

Bob Brainen and his Co-Host Doug Schulkind
Saturday, March 15th, 11am - 2pm
on Bob Brainen's show (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)

Michael Shelley and his Co-Host Mr Fine Wine
Saturday, March 15th, 11am - 1pm
on Michael Shelley's show

Roger and his Co-Host Jim the Poet
Saturday, March 15th, 9am - 11am
on Double-Dip Recess with Roger (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)

Cricket and his Co-Host Saltzshaker
Saturday, March 15th, 9am - 11am
on Everybody's Songs with Cricket

JIm the Poet in for Brian, along with Jeremiah
Saturday, March 15th, 6am - 9am
on Showy McShowface with Jim the Poet

Jeremiah and his Co-Host Bailey
Saturday, March 15th, 3am - 6am
on Sunrise Lamentations with Jeremiah

Rich Hazelton and his Co-Host Tamar
Saturday, March 15th, Midnight - 3am
on Inflatable Squirrel Carcass with Rich Hazelton

Nate K and his Co-Host Ira K
Friday, March 14th, 9pm - Midnight
on Burn It Down! with Nate K.

Mr Fine Wine and his Co-Host Michael Shelley
Friday, March 14th, 8pm - 9pm
on Downtown Soulville with Mr. Fine Wine

Bronwyn B. and her Co-Host Jim the Poet
Friday, March 14th, 7pm - 9pm
on Acid Jazz Hands with Bronwyn Bishop (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)

Billy Jam and his Co-Host Tamar
Friday, March 14th, 7pm - 8pm
on Put The Needle On The Record with Billy Jam

Bucci and his Co-Host Stashu
Friday, March 14th, 6pm - 7pm
on Bucci's show

Mona and her Co-Host Kellen303
Friday, March 14th, 3pm - 6pm
on Mona's show

Uncle Michael and his Co-Host Doug Schulkind
Friday, March 14th, Noon - 3pm
on Hinky Dinky Time with Uncle Michael (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)

Jessica and her Co-Host Michele
Friday, March 14th, Noon - 3pm
on Jessica's show

Friendly Favorites from the 365 Days Project! With Co-host Constance De Witt of The Torch is Burning
Friday, March 14th, 11am - 3pm
on Friendly Persuasion with Otis Fodder (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
Otis continues picking and pulling favorites from The 365 Days Project (hosted at ubu.com) and this time with Constance from Sheena’s The Torch is Burning. It's not only going to be warm... but awfully wonderful!

Doug Schulkind and his Co-Host Uncle Michael
Friday, March 14th, 9am - Noon
on Give The Drummer Some with Doug Schulkind (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)

John Allen and his Co-Host Clay Pigeon
Friday, March 14th, 9am - Noon
on JA In The AM with John Allen

Clay Pigeon and his Co-Host Evan "Funk" Davies
Friday, March 14th, 6am - 9am
on Wake with Clay Pigeon

Maggie Hertz and her Co-Host Alan 6
Friday, March 14th, 3am - 6am
on Cat Bomb! Radio with Maggie Hertz!

Alan and his Co-Host Jim the Poet
Friday, March 14th, Midnight - 3am
on Six Degrees with Alan

Another Marathon ONE NIGHT STAND with co-host Buh-Buh-Buh-BUCCI!!
Thursday, March 13th, 10pm - 2am
on Bob Barth's One Night Stand (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
LIVE from Los Angeles: The magical team up of Bucci & Bob join forces to raise funds and keep our XANADU, WFMU alive and well. There will be... PRIZES!! March 13th at 7pm-11pm PT, 10pm - 2am ET.

Dave the Spazz and his Co-Host Jesse Jarnow
Thursday, March 13th, 9pm - Midnight
on Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz

Kevin Nutt and his Co-Host Micah
Thursday, March 13th, 8pm - 9pm
on Sinner's Crossroads with Kevin Nutt

Hearty White and his Co-Host Vicki
Thursday, March 13th, 6pm - 7pm
on Miracle Nutrition with Hearty White

Fabio and his Co-Host Ken
Thursday, March 13th, 3pm - 6pm
on Strength Through Failure with Fabio

Pseu and her Co-Host Jessica
Thursday, March 13th, Noon - 3pm
on Pseu's Thing With A Hook

David Dichelle and his co-host Tamar
Thursday, March 13th, Noon - 3pm
on Continental Subway with David Dichelle (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)

Trouble and her Co-Host Therese
Thursday, March 13th, 9am - Noon
on This Is The Modern World with Trouble

Clay Pigeon and his Co-Host Bucci
Thursday, March 13th, 6am - 9am
on Wake with Clay Pigeon

Dan Morfitt and his Co-Host Maggie Hertz
Thursday, March 13th, 3am - 6am
on WFMU Lite with Dan Morfitt

DJ Perro Caliente and his Co-Host Jody Peyote
Thursday, March 13th, Midnight - 3am
on Secret Canine Agents with DJ Perro Caliente

Olivia and her Co-Host Abbie from Mars
Wednesday, March 12th, 9pm - Midnight
on Radio Ravioli with Olivia

Becky and her Co-Host Rich Hazelton
Wednesday, March 12th, 8pm - 9pm
on Honky Tonk Radio Girl with Becky

Gary Sullivan and his Co-Host Jeff Golick
Wednesday, March 12th, 7pm - 10pm
on Bodega Pop with Gary Sullivan (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)

Matt Fiveash and his Co-Host Nate K
Wednesday, March 12th, 7pm - 8pm
on Weekly World Blues with Matt Fiveash

Irwin and his Co-Host Max Hoyt
Wednesday, March 12th, 3pm - 6pm
on Irwin Chusid

Mary Wing and her Co-Host Cullan
Wednesday, March 12th, Noon - 3pm
on 100% Whatever with Mary Wing (on Give the Drummer Radio stream)

Evan "Funk" Davies and his Co-Host Mark Hurst
Wednesday, March 12th, Noon - 3pm
on The Evan "Funk" Davies Show

Ken and his Co-Host Don Fleming
Wednesday, March 12th, 9am - Noon
on Ken's show

Clay Pigeon and his Co-Host Paul McMahon
Wednesday, March 12th, 6am - 9am
on Wake with Clay Pigeon

Matty No Times and his Co-Host Land Phil
Wednesday, March 12th, 3am - 6am
on Buried In The Backseat with Matty No Times

DJ Pedro Fumero and his Co-Host DJ Bonce
Wednesday, March 12th, Midnight - 3am
on Radio Futura with DJ Pedro Fumero

Jesse Jarnow and his Co-Host Scott McDowell
Tuesday, March 11th, 9pm - Midnight
on The Frow Show with Jesse Jarnow

Dan Bodah and his Co-Host Stashu
Tuesday, March 11th, 8pm - 9pm
on Vocal Fry with Dan Bodah

Micah and his Co-Host Michele
Tuesday, March 11th, 7pm - 8pm
on Music Of Mind Control with Micah

Frank in Queens and his Co-Host Christina
Tuesday, March 11th, 6pm - 7pm
on Hard Stuff with Frank in Queens (on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)

Jim the Poet and his Co-Host Kelly Jones
Tuesday, March 11th, 6pm - 7pm
on Three Thumbs Up with Jim the Poet

Naomi Shamble and her Co-Host Bailey
Tuesday, March 11th, 3pm - 6pm
on Material Eyez with Naomi Shamble

Michele and her Co-Host Matt Fiveash
Tuesday, March 11th, Noon - 3pm
on Feelings with Michele with One "L"

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