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Hosted by MIke Park · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 21 episodes
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Music. It’s Powerful Stuff Wednesdays 9–10 PM PT KPCR 92.9FM Los Gatos / 101.9FM Santa Cruz / KPCR.org Music handpicked by Mike Park (plus requests from listeners), founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the PUNK scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always wanted to do a live radio show,” Mike says. “I trained to do one at San Jose State in the late ’80s, but life got busy… and it’s still busy, to be honest, but I’m doing this.” From the listener’s side, you feel that history in every track. One moment it’s rare ska 7-inches, the next it’s heartfelt indie cuts or stories from decades on the road. Mike’s enthusiasm pulls you in: “The clincher was that the radio station is only a 15-minute bike ride from my house. It’s also community radio, and I’m allowed to play the music that I want t
MIke Park hosts MUSIC. IT’S POWERFUL STUFF, a music show with 21 episodes published.
This episode features a lively discussion between the hosts and callers about pivotal musical experiences. One host recalls seeing Fishbone in 1985 as a life-changing event that ignited his passion for music. The other h
A dynamic journey through punk, new wave, and even some folk, largely driven by listener requests! Host Mike Park fields calls from Bay Area listeners, including a "first-time caller" from Pacifica and the returning "Bob
Mike Park hosts "Music, It's Powerful Stuff" every Wednesday from 8 PM to 10 PM Pacific Time on KPCR 92.9 FM in San Jose, California, and globally via kpcr.org. This episode, airing on Wednesday, August 14th, was his thi
This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff," hosted by Mike Park, features his friend Bailey, the bassist from the band Scowl. They discuss the San Jose music scene, local food spots, and other "hidden gems" in San Jose. M
This is the second episode of "Music, It's Powerful Stuff" hosted by Mike Park on KPCR.org, Pirate Cat Radio (92.9 FM in San Jose). The episode features Mike taking live calls from listeners, discussing music, bands, and
The debut episode of "Music It's Powerful Stuff," hosted by Mike Park, aired on 92.9 FM KPCR Pirate Cat Radio, with online streaming also available (though the website was experiencing issues). Mike, still getting the ha
This special Christmas night episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" features host Mike, joined by his friend Sim Castro, a multi-instrumentalist from the Fat and Funky crew, known for bands like Shinobu, Hard Girls, Terrad
This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" hosted by Mike Park on Pirate Cat Radio (92.9 FM Los Gatos / 101.9 FM Santa Cruz and kpcr.org) is a festive blend of Christmas music and engaging listener calls. As the station a
This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" doubles as a "Frozen Frequencies Fundraiser" for Pirate Cat Radio (KPCR), a listener-supported, commercial-free community radio station. Host Mike Park urges listeners to donate
This episode is a lively, albeit sometimes fumbled, journey through Mike's musical tastes and anecdotes. He candidly admits to making mistakes on air, including talking without his mic on, but embraces the learning proce
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-
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 Iz
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
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 res
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
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
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 n
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
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 commu
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
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