Curry Coast Community Radio

This episode of Curry Café features Shirley Hyatt, a musician and KCIW volunteer, discussing her journey from classical violin to bluegrass and swing. The discussion touches on the evolution of contemporary music from big bands to rock and roll, the emotional power of lyrics and melody, and the joy of bluegrass music.

We encourage anyone with differing views to participate in future Curry Café discussions. If you would like to join the panel, email [email protected] or call 541-661-4098.

Hosts: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer

Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission.

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In this “Ladies First” episode, Doc and Jacques talk with Sue Wright, founder of the Wild Rivers Film Festival, and Kat Liddell, founder of Threepenny Theater Company. They discuss how they each brought independent film and new live theater to Oregon’s rural coast, the challenges of launching nonprofit arts organizations, and their shared commitment to affordable access. They also explore their collaborative vision for an arts cooperative to strengthen community connection and creative expression in the Brookings region.

Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner

Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain.

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This week on the Insider Report, Kat and Bruce give the scoop on what is going on in the area, including the Chetco Library event schedule; Beyond 250 Living History in Brookings Harbor; Curry County Master Gardener Association Plant Clinic; the Sky High 4th of July at the Port of Brookings Harbor; Freedom, Fish, and Fryerworks – America’s 250 Birthday Bash at Catalyst Seafood; Nature Journaling For Teens and Tweens with the Brookings-Harbor Garden Club; the play The Diviners at Rogue Playhouse; Every Child Curry Charity Golf Tournament at Salmon Run Golf Course; Concerts In The Park Series Summer Schedule; plus local PSAs, musical performances, and a whole lot more! For the latest scoop, tune in to the show that keeps you in the know! For days and times, go to KCIW.org.

Hosts: Bruce Ellis, Kat Liddell; Producer: Bruce Ellisming

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Music by Kevin MacLeod. Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode.en. Download link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free

Quality Living with Peaceful Support host Amanda Whittemore speaks with author-comedian Greg Eisenberg about his book Letting Go is All We Have to Hold Onto, a collection of one-line “laphorisms.” They unpack how the book found an audience (even in gas stations), Greg’s feedback-driven joke-writing process, and his goal of using humor to spark truthful, uplifting insight without punching down.

Host: Amanda Whittemore; Producer: Amanda Whittemore

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Joanie Lindenmeyer and Dr. D

In this episode of Joyously Free! Joanie Lindenmeyer interviews Ken Podesta-Daniels (“Dr. D”), owner of Dr. D Auto Care and drummer for the Spence Brothers Blues Band, about building an auto-repair career based on integrity and fair treatment of customers and employees. He also shares his return to drumming after 40 years and a new trio exploring uncommon covers and originals.

Host: Joanie Lindenmeyer; Producer: Joanie Lindenmeyer

Music is from freepd.com, in the public domain.

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Doc and Jacques talk with Harley Munger and  Mike Mealue of the Del Norte Beekeepers Club who discuss practical beekeeping. The discussion includes how colonies function as a “superorganism,” why swarms happen, queen and worker lifecycles, catching swarms to start hives, and extracting/spotting authentic honey. Jennifer Taylor from the Crescent City Fuchsia Society discusses fuchsias, how they thrive on the south Oregon/north California coast, pruning and feeding tips, pollinators, propagation, and upcoming Fuchsia Society events.

Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner

Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain.

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This week on the Insider Report, Kat is away, so Bruce gets to play and give the scoop on what is going on in the area, including the Chetco Library event schedule, Beyond 250 Living History in Brookings Harbor, Curry County Master Gardener Association Plant Clinic, the play Barefoot In The Park at the Chetco Playhouse, Ladies of Liberty Silver Salmon Golf Tournament, 1st Annual Lost Coast Rally Ride & Car Show at the Crescent City Harbor, Concerts In The Park Series Summer Schedule, plus local PSAs, musical performances, and a whole lot more! For the latest scoop, tune in to the show that keeps you in the know! For days and times, go to KCIW.org.

Host: Bruce Ellis; Producer: Bruce Ellisming

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Music by Kevin MacLeod. Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode.en. Download link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free

In this episode of Quality Living with Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore talks with Garrett Smith, a glass artist and photographer who moved to Brookings, Oregon, from Los Angeles eight years ago to care for his aging mother. Garrett discusses his 40-year career in film preservation, his journey into glass art, and his current fundraiser at the Chetco Activity Center donating glass pieces to the Soroptimists, with proceeds going to help local children in need.

Host: Amanda Whittemore; Producer: Amanda Whittemore

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Joyously Free! host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes guests Janine and Angela “Lala” Lehman to discuss the Del Norte Tribal Lands Pride 2026, taking place June 27th at the United Methodist Church in Crescent City. They detail event activities including a drag show, dog parade, dancing, and free food, plus a cosmic bowling night on June 26th. The conversation highlights the importance of Pride in rural communities for visibility, connection, and safety, emphasizing that everyone is welcome to “come as you are.”

Host: Joanie Lindenmeyer; Producer: Joanie Lindenmeyer

Music is from freepd.com, in the public domain.

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Doc and Jacques talk with master tiler Les Odom and retired court reporter Rochelle Odom. Les specializes in high-end work with large porcelain tiles and seamless pattern matching. Rochelle typed over 200 words per minute using a 22-key stenograph machine and owned her own agency for 20 years. The couple shares their love of travel, with trips to Europe, Thailand, and Morocco inspiring the Spanish and Moorish décor in their Smith River home.

Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner

Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain.

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