MUSIC. IT’S POWERFUL STUFF

This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" airs on the eve of Thanksgiving, with host Mike Park preparing to host the holiday. He plays a diverse setlist, sharing personal anecdotes about some of the bands, like his long-standing love for Seven Seconds. The show features multiple listener call-ins, including a question about Mike Park's solo album "North Hangook Falling" from a first-time caller, a request from a friend in Riverside, and a delightful call from a nine-year-old in Ventura. Mike also chats with a caller from Sydney, Australia, discussing Vegemite and touring bands. The episode wraps up with a traditional "Weird Al" Yankovic song.

Setlist:

• Roland Alphonso – "Phoenix City"
• Nice – "Crazy"
• Seven Seconds – [Song not specified]
• Operation Ivy – "Knowledge"
• Gel – "Dicey"
• Mora Weaver – "Crush on You Part Two"
• Doki Doki – [Song not specified]
• Cursive – "Up and Away"
• The Iron Roses – "Screaming for a Change" (Requested by Pierre from Orange County, CA)
• Emily Davidson the Murder Police – "Heartless" (Requested by Alexis)
• Oingo Boingo – "Same Man I Was Before" (Requested by Izzy from Riverside)
• Jawbreaker – [Song not specified] (Requested by Chris from Santa Cruz)
• Less Than Jake – "All My Best Friends Are Metalheads" (Requested by Ava, age 9, from Ventura)
• Talking Heads – "Pulled Up"
• The Window Smashing Job Creators – "Precarious Spiel" (Requested by Jack from Schaumburg, IL)
• Fishbone – "Skank it to the Beat"
• Shonen Knife – "Top of the World" (Carpenters Cover)
• Crime in Stereo – "Gravity Grace" (Requested by a listener)
• Pup – "Old Wounds" (Requested by Lars from Sydney, Australia)
• Jeff Rosenstock – [Song not specified]
• Gladdy – "Born Wednesday"
• "Weird Al" Yankovic – "Hardware Store"

This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" is an all-instrumental affair, with host Mike and co-host Randy Moore exploring a wide range of instrumental tracks. They take calls from listeners, including a regular caller Izzy from Riverside and a first-time caller from New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mike also shares humorous anecdotes about getting free movie tickets and popcorn. The hosts discuss the challenges of finding instrumental songs by certain artists, particularly "Weird Al" Yankovic, for the show's closing segment.

Setlist of Songs Played:

• The Ventures - "Pipeline"
• Jackie Mittoo - "Get Up and Get It"
• Ernest Ranglin - "Nocturne in E Flat Major"
• Beastie Boys (instrumental track, specific song not named)
• Green Day - "Last Ride In"
• The Clash - "Working and Waiting"
• Frank Zappa - "Big Swifty" (5-minute excerpt)
• Rex Orange County - "Rain Man"
• The Slackers - "In Walked Capo"
• John Williams - "End Credits" (from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)
• Operation Ivy - "Bankshot"
• Booker T. & the M.G.'s - "Green Onions"
• Branch - "A New Perspective"
• God Paradise Orchestra (song title not specified, possibly the preceding track to the live call)
• Andrew W.K. (instrumental track, specific song not named)
• Madness - "One Step Beyond"
• Potshot - "We Are Potshot"
• Howard Shore - "Concerning Hobbits" (from The Lord of the Rings)
• Streetlight Manifesto - "Riding the Fourth Wave"
• Weezer - "Return to Ithaca" (Part 3 of a trilogy)
• "Weird Al" Yankovic (instrumental track, specific song not named)

This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" lives up to its ad-libbed opening with host Mike Park playing a diverse, free-form set of punk, indie, and alternative tracks, taking live requests from callers and Instagram. He shares anecdotes about the bands, expresses his appreciation for community radio, and even offers $10 to a listener who can prove they're tuning in from Santa Cruz on 101.9 FM. The show concludes, as always, with a "Weird Al" Yankovic song.

Setlist:

• Get Married - "Jeezy Beach"
• Belle & Sebastian - "The Eighth Station of the Cross"
• Crass - "Smother Love"
• The Electrocutes (pre-The Donnas band)
• The Replacements - "Can't Hardly Wait"
• The Muffs - "Outer Space"
• Oingo Boingo - "No One Lives Forever"
• Youth Brigade - "Did You Wanna Die"
• The Slits - "Number One Enemy"
• The Rondelles - "Like a Prayer" (Madonna cover)
• Elliott Smith - "Between the Bars"
• Heather Tenille - "On the Inside"
• Title Fight - "Memorial Field"
• Poison Idea - "Just to Get Away"
• Chumbawumba - "Enough is Enough"
• Scum Punch - "Victim" (from Miami, Florida)
• Short Round - "Mole Hill"
• The Lawrence Arms - "Light Breathing"
• Dark Ride - "Infernally Yours"
• Piebald - "American Hearts"
• Liquid Mike - "K2"
• Korea the Band - "Asian Prodigy"
• Iwanaga - "Way O" (from Fresno, California)
• Talking Heads - "Once in a Lifetime" (live from Stop Making Sense soundtrack)
• The Hippos - "Please"
• Alkaline Trio - "Goodbye Forever"
• No Motive - "Celebrate"
• Youth Fountain - "Rose Colored Glass"
• Monarchy of Roses
• Weird Al Yankovic - "UHF"

This episode kicks off with a call from Izzy in Riverside, who shares her post-election feelings and discusses the recent Danny Elfman concert. The host then plays "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy, setting a tone of resilience. Throughout the show, the host encourages listeners to practice self-care and find healing through music, especially after the election. The episode features a diverse set of music, including punk, ska, and even a unique "ska punk with dark jazz" band from Indonesia named Hard Milk.

A significant portion of the show is dedicated to a lively interview with professional wrestler Lenny Leather from New Jersey. Lenny shares insights into the independent wrestling scene, his signature move (the "leg DDT"), and his passion for wrestling despite often performing for little or no pay. He discusses wrestlers he's trained with, including Damian Priest, and the community aspect of indie wrestling, from birthday parties to baby showers. The host expresses his hope for Lenny to make it to televised leagues and connects the dedication of indie wrestlers to his own early days as a musician.

The episode also includes several listener requests, highlighting the interactive nature of the show. Towards the end, a local band from Santa Cruz, Just Dandy, gets airplay with their song "Garbage Fire," a track inspired by the recent election. The host praises the band and encourages listeners to support local artists.

Setlist:

• Public Enemy - "Fight the Power"
• Cake - "Sinking Ship"
• The Clash - "White Riot"
• Alkaline Trio - "Keep On Living"
• Rage Against the Machine - "War Within a Breath"
• Bruce Springsteen - "Land of Hope and Dreams"
• Sam Cooke - "A Change Is Gonna Come"
• Hard Milk - "Tragedy"
• Build Us Airplanes - "Sinking"
• Violación Auditiva - "Rattus"
• Quincy Jones - "Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)"
• The Spits - "Witch Hunt"
• Dead Kennedys - "Kill the Poor"
• Cherish - "Hope Against Hope"
• Haysmith - "To Say My Name"
• Fishbone - "Subliminal Fascism"
• The Living End - "Prisoner of Society"
• The Queers - "Your Trippin'"
• Just Dandy - "Garbage Fire"
• Propagandhi - "Potemkin City Limits"

This special Halloween Eve episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" features host Mike Park playing a variety of spooky-themed songs, from punk rock to classical. Mike entertains listeners with stories, including a humorous anecdote about attending a party at K-Star's house, and takes calls from listeners for song requests and general life advice. Despite some on-air technical mishaps, Mike keeps the festive spirit alive with a mix of upbeat and eerie tunes.

Setlist of Songs Played:

• The Groovie Ghoulies - "She's My Vampire Girl"
• The Munsters - "The Munsters Theme Song"
• Ministry - "Every Day Is Halloween"
• K-Star - "The Headless Horseman"
• Blitzkid - "Pretty in a Casket"
• Harry Nilsson - "Zombie Jamboree"
• The Ramones - "Pet Sematary"
• The Independents - "Bloody Night, Bloody Knife"
• Scott Network featuring Britt from Catbite - "Monster Mash" (cover)
• Mustard Plug - "Vampire"
• The Cramps - "I Was a Teenage Werewolf"
• Alkaline Trio - "Back to Hell"
• The Creeps - "Follow You Home"
• Oingo Boingo - "Dead Man's Party"
• Camille Saint-Saëns - "Danse Macabre"
• Bad Manners - "Do the Creep"
• The Dickies - "Killer Klowns"
• Dog Party - "Dead Guy"
• The Sonics - "The Witch"
• Dead Kennedys - "Halloween"
• The Ventures - "Twilight Zone Theme"
• (Unidentified Artist) - "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah"
• Weird Al Yankovic - "Nature Trail to Hell"

This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" sees DJ Bones Shredder (Randy Moore) filling in for the usual host, Mike Park, who is away rehearsing for his Bruce Lee Band shows. Bones Shredder brings listeners "Sunken Teeth Radio," playing a selection of his favorite punk, rock, and power-pop tracks. The show features a mix of Bay Area legends, underground bands, and a special "Asian Man Records Power Hour" dedicated to the influential label. Mike Park even calls in to commend Bones Shredder on his excellent job, and Bones Shredder shares a humorous anecdote about how Mike Park helped him connect with his girlfriend. The episode closes with a tribute to Mike Park's contributions to the music community.

Setlist:

• Green Day - "Scattered"
• The Hives - (unspecified song, played before "Vampira")
• Misfits - "Vampira" (12 Hits from Hell version)
• Spiritual Cramp - "Better Off This Way"
• Bad Nerves - "You've Got the Nerve"
• White Reaper - "Fog Machine"
• The Dirty Nil - "Pain of Infinity"
• Drug Church - "Demolition Man"
• The Flatliners - "Nicotine Lips"
• Slumped - "Undressed" (from Last Day on Earth)
• Roswell Kid - "Wendy's Trashcan"
• The Marked Men - "Solely My Name"
• Masked Intruder - "Saturday Night Alone"
• Kate Clover - "Lead Your Heart Out" (from Channel Zero)
• The Longshot (Billy Joe Armstrong side project) - "The Last Time"
• Henry Chadwick - "Crawl" (off Marlon Fisher)
• Sitcom Neighbor - "Pimp Mobile"
• Tom Petty - "Think About You"
• The Warning - "Automatic Sun"
• Mike Park (from Our Coming) - "You Don't Know"
• Alkaline Trio - "Cringe"
• The Lawrence Arms (from Cocktails and Dreams) - "100 Resolutions"
• Sweet Gloom - "Deal Me Peace"
• AJJ - "Heartilation"
• Dog Party - "Whoa!" (off Till You're Mine)
• Slapstick - "Tuesday"
• Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room - "Fire Pit"
• Electron - "She's a War"
• Get Married - "Time Crisis"
• Hard Girls - "Halfway to the Hearse"
• Classics of Love (featuring Jesse Michaels) - "Castle in the Sky"
• The Bruce Lee Band - "Tryin' and Stutterin'" into "Did You Find the Money Farm?"
• MU330 - "Tell Another One" (from Ultra Panic)
• Teens in Trouble - "Playlist"
• Skankin' Pickle - "Ho Say Skank"
• Weird Al Yankovic - "I Lost on Jeopardy"

This episode of Pirate Cat Radio KPCR (101.9 FM Santa Cruz, 92.9 FM Los Gatos) was initially planned as a Halloween special, but due to a scheduling change, host Mike Park decided to make it a "just whatever" show with no particular theme. Joined by his friend Randy Moore, who was enjoying pizza and a Sprite, Mike celebrated their (approximate) six-week anniversary of doing the show.

Throughout the broadcast, Mike played a mix of punk and indie tracks, including bands he regretted not signing in the past, like Scowl. He also fielded calls from dedicated listeners. One caller, Julie from Massachusetts (originally New Jersey), and her husband Steve, were regular listeners who enjoyed watching the show live every Wednesday. They discussed classic monster movies, with Julie and Mike agreeing that Creature from the Black Lagoon was a favorite. Another caller, Alexis from Michigan, asked about non-music related brand sponsorships, leading to a humorous discussion about Lay's potato chips, Detroit-style pizza, and the host's love for free movie tickets. The episode also featured a playful debate about whether The Beatles or The Rolling Stones were better, with Mike firmly declaring The Beatles as the superior band.

Setlist

• Youth Brigade - "Did You Want to Die"
• The Ramones - "Let's Dance"
• Scowl - (New single, specific song title not mentioned)
• Drugchurch - "Myopic"
• The Clash - (Specific song title not mentioned)
• Elvis Costello (Played briefly by mistake)
• Husker Du - (Specific song title not mentioned)
• Illuminati Hotties - "A Frequent Letdown"
• Circle Jerks - "Coup d'Etat"
• Chixdiggit! - "Chicken Noodle"
• The Queers - "Debra Jean"
• Mean Jeans - "Born on a Saturday Night"
• The Avengers - "The American In Me"

Mike Park and guest Carlos (a University of Pacific alum) battle the scorching Los Gatos heat, which hit an astounding 106 degrees. Despite technical glitches early on, Mike delivers a mix of punk, indie, and alternative tracks, sharing personal anecdotes like dancing with a "Leprechaun 2" actress and his love for "horrible food." They discuss classic punk venues and the evolving live music scene in San Francisco, alongside promoting KPCR's recent pledge drive. The episode wraps up with a teaser for a Halloween-themed show next week.

Setlist:

• Black Flag - "TV Party"
• Kräft - "Systematic Death"
• Dead Kennedys - "Police Truck"
• Rudimentary Peni - "Media Person"
• Julien Baker - "Faith Healer"
• Los Crudos - "Ahí Les Va" ("Hungover")
• The Soviettes - "Paranoia Cha-Cha-Cha"
• Chumped
• Sleater-Kinney - "Modern Girl"
• Young Coconut - "Bellum S. Rapina" (from Indonesia)
• Abra Cadabra - "Sing 'Til the End" (Brazilian band)
• Moondog - "Do Your Thing"
• Crimpshrine - "Summertime"
• Diet Cig - "Made of the Miss"
• Hot Mulligan - "Featuring Mark Hoppus" (requested by Alexis)
• Stay Out - "Life So Lonely"
• Joyce Manor - "Big Lie"
• "Weird Al" Yankovic - "Eat It"
• Scared of Chaka - "All My Friends Are Ghosts"
• Pinkshift - "I'm Going to Tell My Therapist"
• The Relents - "Brand New Day" (from Yokohama, Japan)
• Wall of Voodoo - "Back in Flesh"
• Stan Ridgway - "Don't Box Me In" (with Stewart Copeland)
• Doom Regulator - "Raid" (feat. Tim Armstrong & Jesse Michaels)
• Bikini Kill - "Carnival"
• Harry Katz and The Pistachios - "Bad Dream"
• The Muffs - "Lucky Guy"
• Fastbacks (unspecified new album track)
• 7 Seconds - "Young 'Til I Die"
• Dag Nasty - "Circles"
• The Smiths - "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want"
• Minor Threat - "Salad Days"

Mike Park explores the fascinating world of cover songs versus their originals. Mike plays both versions of various tracks, sometimes starting with the cover and sometimes the original. He shares his enthusiasm for community radio, highlights the station's pledge month, and even offers Asian Man Records merchandise for donations. Throughout the show, Mike engages with listener requests and discovers new cover versions himself, making for an educational and entertaining musical journey.

Setlist:

• Cayetana - "Age of Consent" (cover)
• New Order - "Age of Consent" (original)
• Buddy Holly - "Baby It's You" (original)
• Blondie - "Baby It's You" (cover)
• Funboy Three - "Our Lips Are Sealed" (cover)
• The Go-Go's - "Our Lips Are Sealed" (original)
• The Monkees - "Last Train to Clarksville" (original)
• The Plastics - "Last Train to Clarksville" (cover)
• Nena - "99 Red Balloons" (original)
• Seven Seconds - "99 Red Balloons" (cover)
• The Shirelles - "Baby, It's You" (original)
• Dolly Mixture - "Baby, It's You" (cover)
• Fugazi - "Waiting Room" (original)
• Mustard Plug - "Waiting Room" (cover)
• MU330 - "Locomotion" (original)
• Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio) - "Locomotion" (cover)
• Berlin - "The Metro" (original)
• Alkaline Trio - "The Metro" (cover)
• Kiss - "Beth" (original)
• Natalie Imbruglia - "Torn" (cover of an Edna Swap song)
• The Charlie Daniels Band - "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" (original)
• The Toy Dolls - "The Devil Went Down to Scunthorpe" (cover)
• Johnny Sako - "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" (cover)
• Barrett Strong - "Money (That's What I Want)" (original)
• The Beatles - "Money (That's What I Want)" (cover)
• Ani DiFranco - "Cloudblood" (original)
• JT - "Cloudblood" (cover)

Featuring tracks from Dear Watcher and The Marked Men. Mike shares the trials and tribulations of fulfilling a large Alkaline Trio pre-order and emphasizes the joy of discovering new music through listener requests.

Mike interviews Elijah, a miniature model artist known for his punk-related creations, including models of CBGBs, 924 Gilman Street, and the 9:30 Club. He discusses his work, his models being featured in the Punk Rock Museum, and his interest in creating a miniature of the Asian Man Records garage.

The music continues with Missing Persons, Discount, Kitty Cat Fan Club, Bat Boy, and Chicks Dig It. The host expresses gratitude for donations and continues to encourage listener support for the non-profit station. The latter half of the show features Fuse, Fairchild, J Church, Big Drill Car (covering Cheap Trick), Surfboard, Big Star, and The Queers. The episode concludes with Yes, Yes, Yes (covering Mike Park's "Asian Prodigy"), The Butchies, Dog Breath, Galaxy Express, and a fitting end with Buzzcocks, as the host wraps up his late-night show.

Setlist:

• Dear Watcher - "I Made a Flower Necklace Just For You"
• The Marked Men - "Fix My Brain"
• Felony - "The Fanatic"
• The Red Dawns - "My Life in Exile"
• Pinhead Gunpowder - "Unt"
• State of Emergency - "Slaughterhouse"
• The Bodies - "Pack Your Bags"
• The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Date With The Night"
• Fleshtones - "American Beat '84"
• Rat Boys - "The Window"
• Golpe - "Come On Come On Copiao"
• Chicks Dig It -
• Missing Persons - "Walking in LA"
• Discount - "Clap and Cough"
• Kitty Cat Fan Club - "Dreamy Little You"
• Bat Boy - "Decoder Ring"
• Fuse - (Song Title Not Specified)
• Fairchild -
• J Church - "My Favorite Place"
• Big Drill Car - "Surrender" (Cheap Trick Cover)
• Surfboard -
• Big Star -
• The Queers - "Houston, We Have a Problem"
• Yes, Yes, Yes - "Asian Prodigy" (Mike Park Cover)
• The Butchies - "She's So Lovely"
• Dog Breath - "Hoarder House"
• Galaxy Express -
• Buzzcocks -