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Alive WE Ride
by KX FM
Alive WE Ride is an eclectic mix of deep cut interviews focusing on Laguna Local Legends, artists, athletes, musicians and filmmakers. Mixed in with music ranging from old & new Indie Rock, Stoner Rock, Punk, Metal, Garage Surf, Classic Rock, Ska and Reggae. I'll be sharing a few stories of my life grown up in Laguna and a few opinions on the current affairs in our hometown. I hope you have as much fun as I do and remember to enjoy the ride! This is Alive WE Ride - Dags
Episodes
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EP70 Smash it Up
For this Episode of Alive We Ride... We play a big mix of different genres – probably the biggest one yet – I’m talking… Art Rock, Trip Hop, Prog Rock, Brit Pop,Stoner Rock, Grunge, Punk, Pop and Classic Rock. So, let’s get settled in and start this ride down a brand-new path… Featured Artists…
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EP69 Desert Warp
Episode 69 is my first two hour show... I'm really proud of it. The music is next level. It's a mix of Psychedlic stoner rock and 90's punk with a dash of 80's classic... I hope you enjoy it.
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EP68 Synth Wave
This Episode Features tunes from the Synth Wave Genre... Mostly 80's vibes... Enjoy
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EP67 Holy Spirit Island
Last week – I was in The Sea of Cortez, drifting on a boat for 6 days with a small group of friends. When we came across this Island called “Isla Espiritu Santo” translation: “Holy Spirit Island." Now “Holy Spirit Island” is about the same size as Catalina Island, it's free of humans and totally...
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EP66 Bowie
EP66 - Small Kine Bowie Tribute. Enjoy.
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EP65 NYC Coffee Shop Punks
Last week, Kathe and I were in The City that Never Sleeps The Capitol of The World The Big Apple… New York City Where life couldn’t be more different than the life we live here in our little beach town. On the last day of our trip, I went for a walk through Hell’s Kitchen where I stumbled upon…
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EP1984-89 UCSB
Episode 1984-89 is a mix of some of my favorite musical artists during my college years at USCB. This show was pre-recorded - it's mostly music. Enjoy
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EP64 Roger Jones LBDR
This Episode lives close to my heart... My special guest star is a true Local Laguna… Someone that I’ve known since he was a WEE LAD… Mr. Roger Jones... This man is one of the best Downhill Skaters on the planet. Known to hit 70mph on a skateboard while bombing the craziest hills in Laguna Beach....
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Surf Culture: Laguna Beach. Interview w/Tom Bok + Zoid
The Surfing culture in Laguna Beach runs deep. On this episode - Tom Bok interviewed myself and Chad Gibbs on his show "Coastal Living." We had a lot of fun talking story about the old school and new school legends on Laguna Beach. We talked about local surf shops, local surf breaks, the surf...
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EP63 Tony Was a Punk Rocker
Welcome to the show – we are ALIVE and RIDING into the weekend with a show that is long overdue. The weird thing is that I didn’t know I needed to do this episode until I knew… It all happened (unexpectedly) when I was watching “ROADRUNNER: The Anthony Bourdain Documentary” on HBO The Man. The...
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EP62 Synth Town w/ Shelly Shook
Welcome to Synth Town - Episode 62. This show was so fun to do... My guest Dj - Miss Shelly Shook created the set list. Featuring the best of late 70's and all the 80's Synth Pop New Wave movement. We're talking... KRAFTWERK BERLIN VISAGE OMD And so much more... I hope you have a great time in...
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EP61 Ben Bro 33
Episode 61, DARK WESTERN ATMOSPHER - features my special guest BEN BROUGH. Ben is an Artist, surfer, father and a big time music freak. I have known ben for decades - we met during the early 90's at Volcom Stone Clothing. And for this show - Ben has curated a very cool mix of artists that will...
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EP60_Cow Punk
Episode 60 is dedicated to you Cow Punks out there. If you like Dash RIp Rock, Meat Puppets, Reverend Horton Heat, Toadies, Hank III and Tiger Army... Then this Podcast is for you! Enjoy
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EP59 Dogs of Summer
I was in Cabo last week on a surf trip… Good times were had by all. My re-entry back into the work life was a total shocker - It's always a big adjustment to go from remote living in the desert to landing at LAX and then jumping on the 405 Freeway... But these are highlevel privilaged concerns…
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EP58 Surf Trippin
I love tripping… and if you listened to last week’s episode… Then you know that I was on a surf trip with Dante… We were Deep Down the Baja Peninsula, lurking in the desert and caught a few waves.. For today’s set list, I put together a moody mix of the music that fueled our epic adventure. If…
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EP56 Punk Covers
For this episode... I built a playlist of Legendary Punk Covers. And for this show, I brought in my favorite Laguna Punkers, Time Wheland and Davey Jones. This is their second apparence on ALIVE WE RIDE. We talk about the origin of the Punk Cover songs done by punk bands like NOFX, SNFU, and…
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EP55 RIFFADELIC
I'm in the studio With The SPIFFRIFF BOYS… Dante, Jake and Nate… I asked the boys to come here today, to come hang out, to play some tunes and talk about… The BIGGEST EVENT of the summer… This Event is so big that's it’s Bigger than • The Pageant of the Masters Bigger than… • The Sawdust…
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EP54 LAF Bonus
For this episode, Chad Gibbs aka "Zoid" and I teamed up to celebrate the winners of The LAF awards aka "Laguna Achivement Awards." We asked a few of the winners send us a song and a reason why the pickled it. The music set list is very eclictic, and super cool. My favorite part of the show, was...
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EP54 Indie Mix
For this episode, I made a mix of old and new indie bands with a dash of a few Laguna Bands. The Lagadelic Music festival is June 20th right here in Laguna Beach. SPLIFFRIFF (Laguna Band) will be on the main stage along with FRANKIE AND THE WITCH FINGERS. I have a few tracks by theseamazing…
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EP53 It's All Over
Today's show is a core mix of Alt-Rock, Punk, New Wave, No Wave and Old school Metal. Enjoy.
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EP52 Buwet 80's Mix
I originally had a punk show planned for todays show. Then my family came to town and everything changed. My dad is 87 years old and I thought it would be awesome to bring him to the radio station - which it was. He was so happy seeing his oldest son doing his thing. My brother 'Buwet" also…
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EP51 JakeRiff
Jake Caliger, the frontman for local Laguna band SpliffRiff, joins me in the studio to talk about the biggest event of the Summer - The LAGADELIC MUSIC FESTIVAL. It's a grass roots music festival, featuring the hottest upcoming bands from Laguna Beach and Orange County. We also play a lot of new...
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EP50 Landon McNamara
Wazzup Haoles!!! It’s ALOHA FRIDAY AGAIN… We are in WEEK 2 of Playing Reggae Roots Tunes on ALIVE WE RIDE. For today’s Episode, the Surfer, Musician and Hawaiian legend… LANDON MCNAMARA will be calling in today to talk about his music and his life growing up on Oahu, charging huge waves and…
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EP49 Jawaiian Roots
Wazzup Haoles!!! It’s ALOHA FRIDAY and I’m in Jah Mood for some… JAHWAIIAN Music. If you have never heard of JAHWAIIAN Music… It’s basically Hawaiian Reggae. The roots of the genre trace back to the arrival of reggae in Hawaii during the 1970s and early 1980s. Bob Marley's 1979 tour, which…
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EP48 Spring Mix
When I make these playlists for my show, it all starts out with a little inspo from somewhere in the universe. And the idea to play that opening track “Down by the Sea” by MEN AT WORK came to me on Isacc Zoelers Instagram – where he shared a few images of his epic surf trip with Hans Hagen in...
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EP47 The Worm
When I first started this gig here at KXFM - one of my main objectives (besides playing good music) was to bring in OG Laguna Locals and talk story about life and the good ‘ol days grown up in Laguna. Basically, ALIVE WE RIDE is a great excuse to hang out with some of my old friends My idea for...
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EP46 Shelly Shook
For this Episode, we’re Going deep into The Post Punk & GOTH World with the one and only SHELLY SHOOK. I have known Shelly for a very long time, and I knew that she would be an awesome guest to come on my show… ALIVE WE RIDE right here on 104.7 KXFM Radio. Shelly has always had great musical…
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EP45 OG Laguna Punks
Man, this week went by too fast… But it’s all good cause today’s show is all about GOING FAST! Spring break is in full effect, Laguna Town is packed with Tourists, Influencers and Selfie Enthusiasts. So, if you’re stuck in your car, don’t worry, we are here to entertain you for the next hour of...
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EP44 The Comeback
As you know, I have been away from the mic for the past three weeks. Scoring pow with the homies and ripping trails on my Mountain Bike. And in-between it all, I managed to get a lot of work done. I'm calling this show "THE COMEBACK" and it feels good to do a live show again. I am especially…
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EP43 4th Dimension
This Episode is another away show. It's a cool mix of four bands from one of their albums - playing four tracks in a row from each band. Starting with Janes Addiction to FuManchu then into Amyl & The Sniffers and ending with WetLeg. It's a glorious mix of Grunge Alternative sounds from amazing...
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EP41 Music is Art
For this episode, I decided to mx it up. I wanted to feature a wide range of artists to express how diverse and amazing The Art of Music is. What sparked the idea, was the aftermath of Bad Bunny's Superbowl Half Time Show, where some of our Government officials went after Bad Bunny, threatening...
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EP40 No Words
So, for today’s episode, as advertised, I put together a set list of insanely cool instrumental tracks by various artists – mostly Grunge with a few classic cuts. I’m calling this show “NO WORDS.” or "Punk Rock Karaoke." Enjoy
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EP39 Cabo 1982
For this episode, we are driving on the Baja Peninsula all the way down to Cabo San Lucas. It’s a trip I did in the summer of 1982 with my old Pal Mr. Paul White aka Whito - who joined me in te studio for this show. So we are taking you with us, in our dirty truck, with no AC and we are going to...
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EP38 First Chair
I’ve been spending a lot of time on my snowboard… In The Mystic Mountains – scoring Fresh Pow turns with my friends… It’s one of my favorite things in life to do… It’s a unique and addictive feeling that I call… “FIRST CHAIR” And if you have ever had the chance to be on the first chair lift after…
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EP36 New Grunge
There are a lot of Talented New bands thriving in the PUNK GRUNGE, SURF GRUNGE, ART POP PSYCH-SYNTH MUSIC. On this Episode, titled "New Grunge" I feature music from New Bands and artists that have recently dropped an EP or Album in 2024 or 2025… These Bands, in my opinion are pushing the GRUNGE...
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EP35 EOY 2025
For today’s Show, I put together a list of songs from my favorite episodes of ALIVE WE RIDE in 2025. My first Episode went down in May, and since then I’ve racked up 34 episodes - each one has a life of its own… But... I have to say that my favorite shows for 2025, are the ones that I did with my...
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EP34 The Frontman is a Girl.
Today’s Show is a tribute to the ladies of Punk, Heavy Metal, and Alternative Rock… A Salute to the all-girl bands and bands with women as leads. Today’s Show is called THE FRONTMAN IS A GIRL! We begin our journey celebrating the coolest women of Punk - Starting in the Mid 70’s and ending up in…
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EP33 My Birthday Show
I never EVER thought that one day I would be 60 years old - and truth be told, I am happy to have made it this far... So, what better way to kick off my Big Day than sharing with you the music that shaped who I am today. Welcome to my Birthday Show... Now Imagine that you have a radio show – you...
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EP32 MAGIC SANDS
Todays set list ‘MAGIC SANDS” Was born at sunset on the beach at Mountain. As I sat there listening to my music, watching the Sun Set over the Catalina V’s… I saw this train of 100 Pelicans glide across the horizon… It was a spectacular event to witness – and I felt this huge wave of gratitude…
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EP29 DJ Katsu Japan Punk
So… the way this show came together >> is a story on its own… I was planning on doing a Japan Punk Show for this episode - inspired by our Japan trip last week. So, I put together my set list of Japan Punk songs… Everything was set to go, then Lex here at the station reminded me that this is “KX…
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EP28 Away Two
For this episode of Alive WE Ride EP28, I am brodcasting a Live... Pre-recorded show from my hotel room in Tokyo, Japan. Like I said before in the description for EP27... I will not allow a generic programmed set-list of songs that do not fit the vibe of ALIVE WE RIDE... Ever! So thank you…
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EP27 Away One
This set list should to hold us over while out of town, Surfing the Wave Park in Seoul South Korea... My VO's are live from my hotel room in Seoul, so I hope ya'll apprecite the fact that we avoided the boring preset music for shows that do not proved a set list. I would be beating myself up if I...
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EP26 B-52's+DEVO
For this episode, we are Celebrating The B-52’s & DEVO... The entire show is dedicated to these Legendary 80’s Artists. For the first half we are dancing with The B-52’s, Then we DEVOLVE into SPUDS gettin' weird with The Worlds Greatest Art Band... DEVO. Enjoy
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EP25 PUNK Island
For today’s show – we are going on a Global journey, ISLAND HOPING and TIME TRAVELING through the WORLD of PUNK MUSIC. Every song and every band in this set list for the show, was born on an Island… Think The British Isles, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Hawaii… The Time Machine is set in…
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EP24 2PUNK
For today’s show – we are going back to the source… Back to Punk Music. Ever since The Davey Jones Punk show (EP21) I new that I had to throw down another Punk Mix. Since then, I have discovered that there are more punks out there than I thought – so this show is for All you SHREDDERS and…
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EP23 DANTE
Episode 23 is a very special show – one that is close to my heart… Joining me in studio, is my favorite Son Dante Madrigal aka Happy Mad. After two days of heckling and announcing at the 58th Brooks Street Surf Contest - we’re back together again - with Microphones in our faces. On this show - I...
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EP22 River Mana
Are you willing to break your back, trekking for miles- lugging a 50lb backpack – up and down rugged mountains, alongside rocky riverbanks in a land ruled by mountain lions and bears ? Have you ever wanted to truly unplug from society, disappear in the wilderness and lock into mother nature? How...
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EP21 Davey Jones Punk
Finally... The Punk Show is Here! After months of preparation, Dags joins forces with special guest "Davey Jones." Davey Jones has a long history - rolling with the sickest punk bands from the 80's. We talk story about his experiences growning up as a punker in Bakersfield and eventually moshing...
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EP20 North Pacific Crossing
On EP20 Alive WE Ride, Captain Ryan Clark & Andrew “Druku” Mariner, and Mrs. Tracy Mariner join me in the studio to talk about their epic adventure aboard a dilapted sail boat. These boys just spent nearly a month at sea crossing the North Pacific in a wooden sailboat. Dodging tsunami’s, hiding...
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EP19 Sli-Dawg
Episode 19 with Steven "SLI DAWG" Chew will go down in Laguna Beach history as one of the rootsiest hours on Alive WE Ride. Steven has had an incredible life as a Surfer Artist and World traveler and we do a deep dive into the mind of a true original. We talk about Surf Adventures in Chile, Bali,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Alive WE Ride is an eclectic mix of deep cut interviews focusing on Laguna Local Legends, artists, athletes, musicians and filmmakers. Mixed in with music ranging from old & new Indie Rock, Stoner Rock, Punk, Metal, Garage Surf, Classic Rock, Ska and Reggae.
I'll be sharing a few stories of my life grown up in Laguna and a few opinions on the current affairs in our hometown.
I hope you have as much fun as I do and remember to enjoy the ride!
This is Alive WE Ride - Dags
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