Dream Infringement

Dream Infringement Episode 404: Road Trips In this episode, Bobby and Emily are joined by guests Aishwarya and Gowri to talk about Road trips. Are you there for the destination, the journey, or the breakfast burrito? They share stories of their own road trips, debate the perfect road trip coffee order, and road trip snacks.

Dream Infringement Episode 403: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do - Part Two A continuation where we explore the stories behind famous band breakups and what happened next.

Dream Infringement Episode 402: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do - Part One Bands don't always last forever. Creative differences, personal conflicts, changing ambitions, and the occasional larger-than-life ego have led some of music's biggest acts to call it quits. In this episode, we explore the stories behind famous band breakups and what happened next.

Dream Infringement Episode 401: Catching Up with Emily & Jennifer In this episode, Emily and Jennifer sit down for a relaxed conversation about what's been happening in their lives lately. This episodes feels like catching up with old friends over coffee.

Dream Infringement Episode 400: One Shot, Take Two We look at the stories behind some of music's most memorable one-take recordings and discover what happens when everything comes together at exactly the right moment.

Dream Infringement Episode 399: One Shot, Part One Most recordings are built from multiple takes, edits, overdubs, and countless hours in the studio. But sometimes a musician steps up to the microphone, the tape starts rolling, and magic happens on the very first try. We explore remarkable songs whose original recording was the one that made the final cut.

Dream Infringement Episodes 397 & 398: David vs. Goliath Stories As part of KSKQ's Spring Pledge Drive, we're celebrating the underdogs. Join us as we explore remarkable David vs. Goliath stories, because community radio is an underdog too. Every show, every volunteer, and every listener helps keep independent local media alive.

Dream Infringement Episodes 397 & 398: David vs. Goliath Stories As part of KSKQ's Spring Pledge Drive, we're celebrating the underdogs. Join us as we explore David vs. Goliath stories, because community radio is an underdog too. Every show, every volunteer, and every listener helps keep independent local media alive.

Dream Infringement Episode 396: Favorites from 2025 The Dream Infringement crew looks back at some of our favorite discoveries from 2025. From books we couldn't put down and movies that stuck with us long after the credits rolled, to products, hobbies, and unexpected finds that made our lives a little better.

Dream Infringement Episode 395: Thanks, I Hate It Sometimes an artist's biggest hit becomes the very song they're tired of hearing. In this solo episode, Jennifer takes a look at musicians who grew to dislike, resent, or even openly hate the songs that made them famous.

Episode 394: Samples In this first show of the year, Emily shares some updates about her and our lives over the past few months. She follows the theme of songs that sample other songs, and the way music can echo, layer, and carry meaning across time. How pieces of the past continue to live on in unexpected ways, just like the people we love.

Episode 393: I See the Light In this last show of the year, in a mostly solo episode, Emily explores the theme of light—how it affects our mood, our energy, and the way we experience the world. Through music and reflection, she looks at the many meanings of light, and Weston joins in for part of the journey.

Episode 392: Darkness / Night In this mostly solo episode, Emily explores the many moods of the night through music, poetry, and reflection. From peaceful and dreamy to mysterious and introspective, this episode weaves together songs from across genres that capture what it feels like when the world quiets down.

Episode 391: Fall Pledge Drive 2025 We’ve got the music in us, and apparently everywhere else too. In this year’s pledge drive episode, Emily and Jennifer explore the unexpected roles music plays in the world, from CPR timing to the sounds animals respond to, and some of the stranger ways music has been used. It’s all about the power of a good beat.

Episode 390: Rainbow Series (Part Four) Airdate: 10/27/25 We finish our rainbow series by stepping outside the spectrum: black, white, and gray. Are they colors… or the absence of them?

Episode 389: Rainbow Series (Part Three) We wrap up our rainbow journey with purple, indigo, and pink. Along the way, Weston and Indigo join in, including a special interview with Indigo about what it’s like to share a name with a color.

Episode 388: Rainbow Series (Part Two) Our rainbow journey continues with the cooler side of the spectrum, green and blue. We explore how they show up in music, mood, and memory.

Episode 387: Rainbow Series (Part One) We’re kicking off a colorful new series! In Part One of our rainbow journey, we explore the warm side of the spectrum: red, orange, and yellow in music.

EPISODE 386 - AIRDATE 08/04/2025 FAVORITE MOVIE SCORES Last time, we talked about the songs you can sing along to; this time, it’s all about the music you feel. We dive into some of our favorite movie scores, the instrumental pieces that shape emotion, build tension, and make scenes unforgettable without saying a word. From subtle background moments to sweeping, iconic themes, these are the sounds that stay with us long after the movie ends.

EPISODE 385 - AIRDATE 07/28/2025 REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY In this solo episode, Jennifer explores the subtle art of reverse psychology, how telling someone not to do something can be the very thing that makes them want to do it. From classic moments in literature like Tom Sawyer’s fence-painting scheme to examples throughout history, we take a look at how this tactic works,.

Episode 384: Movie Songs From instantly recognizable anthems to sweeping cinematic scores, we’re talking about the music that makes movie moments unforgettable. We share some of our favorite songs featured in films that stayed with us long after the credits roll.

EPISODE 383 - AIRDATE 07/14/2025 DEAL BREAKERS PART 2 We’re back to finish what we started. Emily and Bobby continue the rapid-fire gauntlet of relationship deal breakers, pushing Jennifer to make some tough calls. Along the way, we uncover a few surprising opinions, questionable tolerances, and the things that might not be deal breakers after all.

Episode 382: Out of Your Mind In this solo episode, Jennifer dives into some of Reddit’s “urban legend” posts - stories that seem supernatural at first, but turn out to have very real (and sometimes dangerous) explanations. From mysterious Post-it notes to strange phrases that don’t quite make sense, we explore how things like carbon monoxide exposure and medication mix-ups can quietly distort reality -and how to protect yourself from slipping into the same confusion.

Episode 381: Deal Breakers (Part One) Airdate 6/30/2025 Emily and Bobby put Jennifer in the hot seat with a rapid-fire round of relationship deal breakers. From the obvious to the oddly specific, we sort through what we absolutely couldn’t live with… and the surprisingly weird things we might.

EPISODE 380 - AIRDATE 06/09/2025 FAMILIAR SONGS, UNFAMILIAR LANGUAGES On this solo episode of Dream Infringement, Jennifer explores familiar songs in unfamiliar ways, covers from around the world. From Rolling Stones classics reimagined abroad, to the burning question: can Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me” be redeemed if it’s sung in Greek? All the way to more recent hits, it’s a musical trip across borders and languages.

EPISODE 379 - AIRDATE 06/02/2025 SOUNDTRACKING OUR FAVORITE BOOKS This week on Dream Infringement, we’re sharing some of our favorite books and pairing them with songs that capture their tone, theme, or spirit. From page to playlist, it’s a celebration of the stories we love and the music that feels like they belong together.

EPISODE 378 - AIRDATE 05/12/2025 MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY This week on Dream Infringement, we’re embracing Main Character Energy. We’ve each picked songs that make us feel like the protagonist of our own story, the soundtrack for walking into a room, staring out a window dramatically, or conquering life’s little battles. Tune in for a playlist that proves sometimes the world really does revolve around you.

EPISODE 377 - 04/28/2025 SHORTCUTS On this episode of Dream Infringement, Jennifer takes the mic for a solo show all about shortcuts. From the very first webcam ever invented, to “desire lines” that show us where paths really want to be, to the workers who carved a hole in the Great Wall of China just to get to work a little quicker, this week is a journey through the clever, the rebellious, and the surprising ways we try to save time.

EPISODE 376 - AIRDATE 4/14/2025 PLEDGE DRIVE PART 2 This week on Dream Infringement, our Spring Pledge Drive continues with Part Two of Childhood Fears. We’re digging deeper into the shadows of our younger years, those irrational terrors, half-remembered nightmares, and the fears that stuck around longer than we’d like to admit. Tune in as we laugh, cringe, and commiserate over the things that once loomed so large in our imaginations, all while keeping community radio strong with your support!

EPISODE 375 - AIRDATE 4/7/2025 PLEDGE DRIVE PART 1 This week on Dream Infringement, we’re kicking off our annual Spring Pledge Drive with Part One of our theme: Childhood Fears. From the things that went bump in the night to the oddly specific anxieties only kids can dream up, we’re revisiting the moments that made our younger selves hide under the covers. Join us as we share stories of what scared us as children some spooky, some silly, and help support community radio along the way!

EPISODE 374 - AIRDATE 3/31/25 HOMAGE TO FROMAGE In this solo episode, Jennifer dives into the world of cheese, the history of cheese, notable cheeses, and crimes against cheese. With songs declaring the glory of cheese created by AI, making this cheesy episode a cheestastic masterpiece!

EPISODE 373 - AIRDATE 3/24/25 THE PET STORE Join Emily and Bobby as they cover a playlist curated about animals. From cats to snakes, the musical world is filled with musicians that loved animals.

EPISODE 372 - AIRDATE 3/17/2025 REALITY TV In this episode, the trio talks about their favorite reality television shows, some reality TV history, popular tropes, and comical moments.

EPISODE 371 - AIRDATE 3/10/2025 AI SOUNDTRACK In this solo episode, Jennifer teams up with AI to write a collection of songs about her feelings, angst, trivia and relationships. In genres from folk, pop, musicals, and more!

EPISODE 370 - AIRDATE 02/10/2025 FEBRUARY SNOW Join Jennifer, Bobby, and Emily in the midst of a February snowfall as they share the challenges and joy it brings.

EPISODE 369 - AIRDATE 02/03/2025 HEAVY ROTATION Jennifer, Bobby, and Emily share the songs that have been stuck in their heads and hearts lately. Tune in for a mix of tracks we just can’t stop listening to!

EPISODE 368 - AIRDATE 01/27/2025 3 BOOKS & 5 MOVIES ON A DESERTED ISLAND If you were stranded on a deserted island, which 3 books and 5 movies would you bring? Jennifer, Bobby, and Emily share their essential picks, revealing surprising favorites and the stories we couldn’t live without.

EPISODE 367 - AIRDATE 01/13/2025 2024 RECAP Jennifer, Bobby, and Emily are back together to reflect on the highs, lows, and unexpected moments of 2024. Join us for stories, laughter, and a look back at the year that was!

EPISODE 366 - AIRDATE 12/30/2024 JENNIFER SOLO PART EIGHT Jennifer is back with another solo episode, diving again into a mix of new songs that sparked her curiosity.

EPISODE 365 - AIRDATE 12/23/2024 JENNIFER SOLO PART SEVEN In this solo episode, Jennifer shares a selection of new songs she’d saved in her song files, exploring fresh sounds and unexpected vibes. Tune in for a musical journey of discovery!

EPISODE 364 - AIRDATE 12/16/204 CONVERSATION STARTERS PART 2 We’re back with more thought-provoking questions and unexpected answers. Join us as we wrap up this two-part journey into curiosity and conversation!

EPISODE 363 - AIRDATE 12/9/2024 CONVERSATION STARTERS PART 1 We dive into a list of intriguing questions, asking and answering them in ways that surprise even us. Tune in for part one of this two-part curiosity quest!

EPISODE 362 - AIRDATE 11/18/2024 PLEDGE DRIVE PART 2 - THE CASE OF THE MISSING VINYL Dream Infringement’s Pledge Drive mystery continues in Part Two! With the stakes higher than ever, our eccentric trio—a free-spirited believer in the unknown, a charismatic New Yorker with a knack for brushing shoulders with fame, and a kindhearted DJ—races to uncover the truth. Will they crack the case, or will the clues lead them astray? Tune in to find out!

EPISODE 361 - AIRDATE 11/11/2024 PLEDGE DRIVE PART 1 - THE CASE OF THE MISSING VINYL Step into the smoky intrigue of Dream Infringement’s Pledge Drive: Part One! Join us as a quirky naturalist, a celebrity-magnet New Yorker, and a well-meaning DJ unravel a mysterious whodunit—all while asking for your support. Expect laughs, drama, and a dash of the unexpected in this voice-acting adventure!

EPISODE 360 - AIRDATE 11-04-2024 DREAM INFRINGEMENT DECODED Ever wondered what AI thinks of your quirks, passions, and radio antics? In this episode, we turn the mic on the machine, asking it to decode the Dream Infringement crew. Do the algorithms really know us, or is it all just static? Tune in for a playful dive into tech, teamwork!"

EPISODE 359 - AIRDATE 10/21/24 AUTUMN SOUNDSCAPES Fall is in the air, and Dream Infringement has the perfect soundtrack to welcome the season. Bobby and Emily share their favorite English-language tracks, while Jennifer brings a selection of Korean songs that capture the beauty and mood of autumn.

Did you know llamas, donkeys, and even bees can be fierce protectors? In this solo episode of Dream Infringement, Jennifer explores the incredible ways animals guard people, livestock, and even entire ecosystems. From barnyard heroes to buzzing bodyguards, discover how these creatures step up to keep the world safe.

EPISODE 357 - AIRDATE 10/07/24 LOVE LETTERS Love transcends time, and in this episode of Dream Infringement, we dive into intimate expressions of the heart. From the poetic longings of a widow in ancient Korea to the Stewardess who received a letter from Hollywood legend Marlon Brando, join us as we explore love letters that capture the essence of romance across different eras.

EPISODE 356 - AIRDATE 09/30/24 FEARS On this episode of Dream Infringement, Emily, Bobby, and Jennifer delve into their fears! From mild phobias to deeper anxieties, we share the things that make us uneasy and how they affect us. Tune in for a candid conversation about the fears we all carry.

EPISODE 355 - AIRDATE 09/23/24 LETTERS FROM THE PAST In this special solo episode of Dream Infringement, Jennifer takes us on a journey through time by reading ancient letters from the past. Tune in to hear a second daughter's heartfelt letter home, the infamous complaints to bad businessman Ea-Nasir, and a personal note from Iddin-Sin to Zinu about the state of his clothes. History comes alive through the words of those who lived it!