May 21, 202613 min
Before his shows at the Jack London Revue, trumpeter Theo Croker talked with A Smooth Ride's Anthony Dean-Harris about his musical progression, his bandmates, trumpet technician David Monette, and more.
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KMHD Jazz Radio
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What has KMHD covered recently?
Recent episodes include "In Conversation with Theo Croker" (21 May 2026, 13 minutes), "In Conversation with Nabil Ayers" (15 May 2026, 13 minutes), and "In Conversation with Nate Smith" (2 October 2025, 30 minutes).
How often does KMHD publish?
KMHD publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 121 episodes.
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Booking probability for KMHD is 43%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. KMHD requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. KMHD's contact route on record: verified email.
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Blake Mills
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Josh Johnson
Stand-up Comic & Emmy-nominated Writer at The Daily Show, personal injury attorney serving Northeast Florida
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Joe Bataan
King of Latin Soul, Mundo Salsa Radio
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Ron Carter
veteran and author of ‘The Monster Inside of Me’, Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet
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