Bike builders are a competitive bunch, but one bike builder breaks the silence to talk about custom frame builder Manzanita Cycles in Reno. We dive into the story of taking one of their bikes for a test ride at the Lost and Found Gravel Grinder, experiencing a thrilling ride that left us with a few scabs as souvenirs. Our journey also takes us to Auburn, California, known as the Endurance Capital of the World. Tune in for an insider's look at the world of custom bike building, intense gravel grinding, and the heart of endurance sports.

Ky Plaskon was a news reporter for NPR member stations in Alaska, San Diego, Las Vegas and Sacramento for 20 years and is a long-time, long-distance commuter, often getting to his interviews on bikes. He has avoided the advocacy space because of frustration with progress but in 2020 he was asked to be President of the Truckee Meadows Bicycle Alliance where he could stir things up as much as he wanted. As part of that, he started Bike Life Radio on KWNK 97.7FM which is owned and operated by the non-profit Reno Bike Project community bike shop. The show takes a less serious approach to bicycle advocacy, plays bike music. We focus on the experience of riding and all the joys and challenges that come with riding, then we pair those real-life entertaining experiences with advocacy. Here is a link to past shows on Spotify.

Christine chats in-station with @johnny.dynamite! Johnny Dynamite and his band of bloodsuckers dive into their musical journey, inspirations, and the excitement of playing live in Reno. The interview was recorded just before their electrifying performance at @lobarsocial. Don't miss this candid and engaging conversation! Check it out!

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

In this episode of The Present, Lisa talks about ambiguity. The uncertainty that is all around us all the time. Getting comfortable with it allows one to be more comfortable with life. Then Lisa converses with Jonah, a singer, songwriter, traveler, and marketing and sales professional, about spontaneity.

Follow Lisa, our performance coach with over 20 years of experience, on Instagram @tmgsportspsych or visit her website at www.tmgsportspsych.com

Lisa talks about Acceptance and how it allows us to keep working towards goals even when we face obstacles. Then stayed tuned for a conversation with Gary Grewal, owner of Gary N Sun, Ayurvedic Healing Herbs and an Ayurvedic Professional for more than 25 years.

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Follow Lisa, our performance coach with over 20 years of experience, on Instagram @tmgsportspsych or visit her website at www.tmgsportspsych.com

Musician Tim Snider (@timsniderstrings) and his band Wolfgang Timber is headlining OFF THE RAILS this Thursday, July 18th as part of a @offbeatfest x @hollandreno outdoor summer concert series in Downtown Reno 🚂 Joining is Bijou Bell’s @sillylittleband. Doors at 5:30 and it’s all FREE!
To get us hyped, Tim checked in at the @kwnk97.7 studio and chatted with our AMP mentees Jude and Linnea about touring, collaborating, and much more. Airing at 4PM on 7/16 at 97.7FM and kwnkradio.org 📻 🎶

June 2024 1st Thursday LIVE on 97.7FM 5-7pm at @nevadaart with @loudasfolk and musical guest Lily Baran!

Join every 1st Thursday @nevadaart or tune in to 97.7FM or KWNKradio.org!

🎙GRR! KWNK Radio Special 🤘 @girlsrockreno is a week-long rock camp for self-identified girls and trans + non-binary youth ages 9-17, has come to a close and Sophia sat down will the campers, instructors, and organizers to talk about this year's camp! 🎤 The bands talked with Sophia about how they came up with their names, their songwriting practice, and much more!

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Having fun is not always accessible. What does that mean? Well, there are barriers to fun, like money. But every year for more than a decade Tri-Lab from the Reno Bike Project, KWNK, Holland Project and Craft Midtown have made fun more accessible with a big event for everyone. It has doubled in size recently. We talk to Ty Martin, owner of Craft about the event and making fun accessible. We also chat with KWNK Volunteer Coordinator Teddy Hirsh about how you can volunteer with KWNK. 

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/