Best KRFC Podcasts (2025)

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Hate Crimes 25:17

1d ago25:17

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Hate crime statistics have gone up drastically in recent months, both nationally and here in Colorado. And the recent attack in Boulder against Jewish demonstrators has brought the hate crimes issue close to home. In this podcast, District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin talks about prosecution of hate crimes by his office, and by state and federal agen…

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Andy Sydow and the Minor League 57:23

4d ago57:23

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Americana, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, Andy Sydow is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who's lyrics paint a picture of poetic realism. Touring consistently both solo and with his band (Andy Sydow & The Minor League), Sydow is known to sway an audience with acoustic guitar ballads, his surprising keyboard chops, and even sing a few numbers on…

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Sasha Stone Band 1:01:25

11d ago1:01:25

1:01:25

The heart of Sasha Stone Band is singer, songwriter, guitarist, and front woman Sasha Stone. Inspired by '80s chick rock as a musician coming of age, she developed an affinity for folk music in her adulthood. These two influences are apparent in Sasha Stone Band's unique identity as an electric folk band. Sasha considers herself a diamond in the ro…

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Dawn and Hawkes 59:41

18d ago59:41

59:41

Miranda Dawn and Chris Hawkes first met when he crossed an Austin barroom floor and asked her to dance. The first time they sang together they found a sound Texas Monthly calls “undeniably intimate". The newest album from Dawn and Hawkes, Light Inside, was primarily recorded live – in one day – at Arlyn Studios, in Austin, TX. The songs on Light In…

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Church World Service and Refugee Resettlement 31:33

22d ago31:33

31:33

The topic of refugees coming to America is a major issue in the country today. Jason Morgan, Community And Volunteer Engagement Officer for Church World Service in Fort Collins, talks about the challenges, and the rewards, of doing refugee resettlement work in the current environment; and about a fun and fund-raising program the CWS will be hosting…

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Head for the Hills 54:57

25d ago54:57

54:57

Post-modern bluegrass pioneers Head for the Hills continue to reinvent themselves, as core members Adam Kinghorn, Joe Lessard and Matt Loewen with drummer Riley Williams push musical boundaries in year twenty as a band. The award-winning quartet has released 5 LPs, multiple EPs and singles, and played in nearly all 50 states, Canada and Europe, at …

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Horse Bitch 1:07:02

1M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Horse Bitch was a big part of Roosevelt‘s WPA initiative and crucial in lifting the US out of the Great Depression. Due to the very naughty word in the name, history would omit their name from the archives for fear the general public would reject it and by extension democracy itself. Democracy, however, finds a way. Horse Bitch has become ubiquitou…

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Heartside Hill 20:18

1M ago20:18

20:18

Heartside Hill, a project that includes affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity houses, and forever homes for clients of L'Arche, is reaching a milestone in its development. Cristina Mahon, Moderator of Heart of the Rockies Church tells about the different components of the project, and how it fulfills a long-held dream of the Church's members.…

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Molly Higgins 56:31

2M ago56:31

56:31

Molly Higgins Band is a dynamic trio whose diverse background and dedication to their craft captivates audiences with renditions of traditional Celtic Music. Marcos Hanech is a self-taught guitarist who began his musical journey spending hours practicing at his childhood home in Brazil. Inspired by his favorite heavy metal bands, as well as traditi…

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Popes 22:47

2M ago22:47

22:47

Dr. Joel Back is a Professor of Music at CSU and also holds an endowed chair in Catholic Studies. On this podcast, he speaks with Rabbi Hillel about the recent passing of Pope Francis, and the coming election of his successor.By KRFC

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Megan Burtt 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

made with bandmates, among them, Louis Cato (of Jon Batiste and Stay Human, house band for Stephen Colbert, Marcus Miller, Snarky Puppy, and Bobby McFerrin). She worked with the same group for her 2015 release “The Bargain” which charts her recovery from a serious illness with songs that move from darkness to light. In 2013 she released “In Good Co…

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Jeremy Mohney & His Orchestra 59:45

2M ago59:45

59:45

For over a decade, Jeremy Mohney has led one of Colorado’s most popular Swing Bands. His Spirited renditions of Jazz classics as well as original compositions in the swing style give him a unique and authentic dimension. Whether playing for a jam-packed ballroom for dancers, or playing for lovers of music in an intimate club, Mohney has the charm t…

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The Glass Hours 54:54

2M ago54:54

54:54

The Glass Hours are American songwriters Megan Barbera and Brad Armstrong. Combining influences from Megan’s Colorado mountain roots and Brad’s Birmingham, AL southern roots, the Americana/Country Folk duo met in New York’s Hudson Valley in Summer 2022 and began writing and performing together immediately. They recorded their first album the follow…

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ISAAC - Interfaith Solidarity and Accompaniment Coalition 44:52

2M ago44:52

44:52

Immigrants in Northern Colorado and across the nation are living in a time of rapidly changing administrative regulations. Arpi Miller, Exec Dir of ISAAC, discusses current immigration issues.By KRFC

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Wellington Bullings 54:42

2M ago54:42

54:42

Wellington Bullings adds a soulful touch to everything she sings. Her music is a balance of classic soul, R&B, and Jazz. With a rich sultry voice and soulful presence, it's easy to see why she is making a name for herself in the world of Neo Soul and beyond. Wellington’s debut album titled, 'because I want to' was released in July, 2020. The projec…

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Liz Barnez 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Liz Barnez was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up inspired by jazz, blues, folk, gospel, R&B, Dixieland, funk, and parade music. She embraced the diversity of her musical and creative upbringing and transformed those into her own eclectic style of music. Liz Barnez started her musical career in the clubs and festivals in her hometown of New…

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Chaplains 20:17

3M ago20:17

20:17

Rev. Erin Tyler is one of the leads of Community Chaplains of Larimer County, which responds to victims of local disasters, and the Chaplains who assist members of Fort Collins Police Services, and Poudre Fire District.By KRFC

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Gasoline Lollipops 55:17

3M ago55:17

55:17

Front man, Clay Rose was raised between an outlaw, truck-driving father in the mountains of Colorado and a country song-writing mama in the sticks outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Clay’s penchant for open roads and trouble making are the backbone of the Gas Pops’ sound. The rest of the band consists of Don Ambory, Scott Coulter, “Bad” Brad Morse, a…

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Maxwell Hughes 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

The growl and purr of motorcycle engines. The patter of rain on a tin roof. The twinkle of chimes on a porch in February. The steady, insistent thrum of heartbeats. Maxwell Hughes' playing evokes all of this, and much more. At a time when too many musicians treat their instruments as simple props, he's a total original (and maybe a freedom fighter,…

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Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center (SAVA) 26:51

3M ago26:51

26:51

On this Faith in Progress Rabbi Hillel Katzir speaks with Alison Jones-Lockwood from the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center provides services to victims of sexual assault, and sponsors prevention programs in the public schools.…

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High Lonesome 49:03

3M ago49:03

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“Bristling with vocal, instrumental and songwriting talent with hard-driving live shows that are just plain danceable fun, High Lonesome is the latest breath of fresh music to spring from Colorado’s legendary bluegrass scene," this is how Veteran Bluegrass journalist, John Lehndorff described the band in his review of High Lonesome's debut self-tit…

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JuiceBox 1:02:53

4M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Juicy soul and funk music recorded live at KRFCBy KRFC 88.9FM Fort Collins

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CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Larimer County 31:31

4M ago31:31

31:31

A new Faith in Progress podcast is now available at https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts! CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) prepares and assigns trained volunteers to assist the Dependency Court in finding what is best for children who are in the foster-care system. On this edition of Faith in Pr…

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Das Wunder (Elise Wunder) 56:48

4M ago56:48

56:48

Elise Wunder is a Colorado born songstress blessed with a truly rare voice that distills emotion into song. She has spent years investing, studying, and crafting this instrument. It's a cannon and a paintbrush; a voice of oak and leather with a tone that’s at once comforting, dynamic, and built on a solid stone foundation with a range that listener…

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Slow Caves 55:15

4M ago55:15

55:15

Slow Caves is a rock band from Colorado, consisting of Danish-American brothers, Jakob and Oliver Mueller, and their childhood friend David Dugan. After signing with Old Flame Records in 2016, they released their debut EP, Desert Minded, in early 2017. The following year they released a double A side picture disc, Poser/Rover. The band spent the ne…

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Baha'i Faith - Interfaith Council program "Our Neighbors' Faith" 44:35

4M ago44:35

44:35

A new Faith in Progress podcast is now available at https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts! The Baha'i Faith was featured at a recent event in the series Our Neighbors Faith, sponsored by the Fort Collins Area Interfaith Council, Multifaith and Belief Initiatives at CSU, and the Diversity, Equity and Incl…

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Wood Belly 56:58

4M ago56:58

56:58

Honest, soulful, and bearing a sound all their own, Wood Belly sprouted from the roots of bluegrass to notch a unique home in the broader Americana scene and continues to captivate audiences across the country en route. With an unrelenting dedication to original songwriting, harmony singing, and artful arrangements, the quintet is forging a sound t…

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The Wild Elderberries 59:12

5M ago59:12

59:12

The Wild Elderberries are a band based along the Front Range of Colorado. The band plays all originals and was founded by Bill Aspinwall and Jack Lainson. Genres include Americana, Folk, Rock, Country, Blues, and Jazz. The members include: Bill Aspinwall – Guitars and Vocals Bob Jefferies – Mandolin and Vocals Sam Fuqua – Bass Jack Lainson – Guitar…

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Larimer Chorale talks about Annelies 29:47

5M ago29:47

29:47

The Larimer Chorale will perform a musical piece based on the Diary of Anne Frank, called Annelies. On this new Faith in Progress podcast, I speak with Michael Todd Krueger, artistic director and conductor of the Chorale, about this work, and why he chose this piece for the Chorale to perform. That's in the latest Faith in Progress podcast, now ava…

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David Michael Boyd & Blue Hideaway 1:07:22

5M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Much of what David Michael Boyd has been doing the past ten years in Colorado has been with the non-profit, Blues Behind Bars, which plays live blues and rock music in prisons across Colorado. Blue Hideaway is a Jazz, Blues, and rock trio from Northern Colorado highlighting their early influences from Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience.…

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Loveland SafeLot Parking 28:43

5M ago28:43

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A new Faith in Progress podcast is now available at https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts! Loveland SafeLots Parking provides safe overnight space, and services, at two churches in Loveland, for people who have become homeless and are sleeping in their cars. I speak with the pastor of one of those church…

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Hunter Stone Band 1:04:05

5M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

From his belting whiskey-soaked vocals to the bent notes of a slide guitar, Hunter Stone brings his unique approach songwriting to the stage. Whether playing solo or with the band, Stone transports his audience through moving lyrics, powerful grooves, and his unique voice. Stone's freshman album "Portaits of the New/Old West, Vol. 1 & 2" features v…

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Musketeer Gripweed x CSU Orchestra 1:05:44

6M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Musketeer Gripweed has been a blues/rock fusion fixture in Colorado and beyond for over 18 years. With their music in the top 10 of Colorado artists on state radio stations, Gripweed continues to perform and tour regularly. Musketeer Gripweed is honored to have shared the stage with prominent acts such as: Los Lobos, Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled By…

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Heart Tribe 53:56

6M ago53:56

53:56

A Fort Collins, Colorado based indie folk collective with a passion for compassion, Heart Tribe is here to envelope the senses with powerful, dynamic lyrics that illustrate the value of human connection and healing. Originally formed in 2017, the group consists of Stephanie Heart Powers on guitar and vocals, Simon Cabrera on percussion, Jester Gold…

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Sqwerv 1:06:37

6M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Sqwerv is a nationally touring indie/jam quartet that brings elements of classic rock, psychedelic music, funk, and jam fusion for an experience like no other. The band explores rich sonic realms with a depth of improvisational virtuosity. Sqwerv focuses on songwriting with soulful melodies, and thought provoking lyrics. The band has released 2 new…

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Once Upon a Tune 1:01:32

6M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Born in 2017 from the solid bedrock of Fort Collins’ thriving Irish scene at Mulligan’s Pub, Once Upon a Tune is a lively, traditional, Celtic trio featuring the inspired, creative fiddle musings of Janel Vanderwarf, expressive guitar rhythms of Scott Steidley, and primal bodhran accompaniment of Mary Ellen Watterson. Janel Vanderwarf picked up the…

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Jack Broadbent (Archive Release from Aug 2022) 43:50

6M ago43:50

43:50

Jack Broadbent is no ordinary singer songwriter. He can break your heart and then turn around and set the world on fire. Combining elements of Blues, Folk, Rock n Roll and Jazz, Broadbent carries a lineage of true artistry into the 2000s that sets him apart from the rest. His initial rise to fame was for his unique and explosive slide guitar playin…

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Arab Israeli Conversation 22:38

7M ago22:38

22:38

It may be a surprise to many Americans that about one-fifth of the population of the State of Israel is Arab. On this podcast, I speak with Layla Malander, an Israeli Arab and long-time resident of Fort Collins, about how Arabs in Israel are involved in the life of Israel, and how they have responded to the October 7 Hamas attack and to the Gaza wa…

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White Cat Pink 1:08:38

7M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Electronic Glam meets Krautrock, Bowie meets awesome. This is WhiteCatPink, musician extraordinaire. WhiteCatPink was sent to this planet by the Great I AM Supercomputer XIX to help spread a message of truth, simplicity and love in a world riddled with greed, war and insanity. Drawing inspiration from a rich blend of the iconic French superstar, Se…

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Pennies on the Track 49:49

7M ago49:49

49:49

Pennies on the Track leans into harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, playing their unique mix of Americana, Folk, and Bluegrass from the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes and beyond. At home on Colorado's Front Range, this acoustic band fits nicely around campfires and amphitheaters alike. Pennies on the Track brings sweet vocal harmonies and ve…

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Eric Halborg (Dragondeer) 1:07:53

7M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Eric Halborg has been writing songs and performing live in Colorado for over 20 years. He’s played Red Rocks, Telluride Blues Festival and Electric Forest with his current band Dragondeer. Before Dragondeer, Eric was the bassist and vocalist for the punk/indie band The Swayback that recorded at Capitol Studios with Andy Johns, the producer behind L…

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Christine Alice & the Canyon Echoes 50:11

7M ago50:11

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Christine Alice is a multifaceted artist whose talent spans singing, songwriting, performing, acting, & music production. With a voice that captivates and lyrics that resonate, Christine has established herself as a dynamic presence in the music industry. Born and raised in the mountains just west of Fort Collins, CO she grew up listening to a dive…

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Lesley Struc, Curator of Fort Collins Archive at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 40:33

7M ago40:33

40:33

A new Faith in Progress podcast is now available at https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts! The Fort Collins Archive, located at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, is a storehouse of information and sources about the history of Fort Collins and Larimer County. In the new podcast, I speak with Lesley St…

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DJ Williams Band 1:00:32

8M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

D.J. Williams is an acclaimed guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer based in Denver, CO whose illustrious career has seen him traverse the globe, igniting stages ranging from intimate clubs to renowned festivals with his band’s fiery performances. Described by Premier Guitar as “… a monster… an inventive, effective, and ear-catching soloist, a…

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iZCALLi 1:00:18

8M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

iZCALLi (iːs kæ liː) Is a genre-bending rock band pushing the sonic envelope of conventional Latin sounds. Miguel Aviña (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Brenda Aviña (Bass) and Luiggy Ramírez (Drums) supported by a cast of some of Denver’s premier musicians, combine to create music for the relentless, the determined…the immigrant song. Inherently authentic an…

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Interfaith Council's new program "Our Neighbors' Faith" 25:53

8M ago25:53

25:53

An occasional event called Our Neighbors' Faith, sponsored by the Interfaith Council, CSU Multifaith and Belief Initiatives, and City of Fort Collins Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, brought people from different faith communities together to learn about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This podcast presents a recording of…

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Dave Beegle w/ Christian Teele & Michael Olson 48:17

8M ago48:17

48:17

Dave Beegle is one of the most talented, respected, and creative musicians in the state of Colorado. Whether as sideman for various big-name musical acts (Liz Barnez and Taylor Scott among them), head honcho in the eclectic Dave Beegle Acoustic Band, or just letting his classic rock flag fly in the Dave Beegle Blues Band, Dave's incredible command …

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RADO LIVE@LUNCH 59:15

8M ago59:15

59:15

In 2019 RADO formed and took up the cause in Denver’s prolific music scene. The band melds together ferocious psychedelic rock music with syncopated dance grooves and stylistic melodies while mixing in thoughtfully crafted lyrical & vocal hooks. The music of RADO is heavily centered around building improvisational jams that reach soaring and everla…

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d'Lovelies 59:43

9M ago59:43

59:43

With 3-part harmonies and hot guitar licks, d’Lovelies bring upbeat, danceable tunes to venues around the Front Range. Based in Lyons, Colorado, we play traditional blues, jazz, Western swing, and original Americana. Led by guitarist and songwriter Rob Pate alongside vocalist Erin Friedman and bassist/vocalist Duane Webster, this musical phenomenon…

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Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Exhibits 28:36

9M ago28:36

28:36

I speak with two members of the staff at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery about two upcoming exhibits at the Museum that complement each other on the shared topic of race and bias: Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity, and The Bias Inside Us.By KRFC

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