MUSIC. IT’S POWERFUL STUFF

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 host mentions Louis Armstrong and Paul Simon's Graceland as early influences, along with the band Cheekface. The episode includes calls from listeners, one of whom discovered the band Korean Girls through TikTok, highlighting the unexpected ways people find new music. The hosts also take a request for Bad Manners and the Pixies. Throughout the episode, they encourage listener engagement and support for KPCR, a non-profit community radio station.Setlist:Pacing - "La Fornita's Tortilla Chips" (This is an unconventional "song" that is actually a spoken-word piece based on the text from a chip bag).Bad Manners - "Lorraine"Cheekface - "I Only Say I'm Sorry" (Requested by a caller)Nina - "99 Luftballoons" (Played for approximately 17 seconds)Pixies - "Caribou" (By request)The Knack - "My Sharona"

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 Records." Mike plays some unfamiliar tunes, offers real-time commentary, and even shares a few personal anecdotes, all while navigating the unpredictable nature of live radio. The show also pays tribute to the late Greg Kihn.Setlist:Deep - "Rise Above"Scowl - "Opening Night"Grave Secrets - "Bad Blood"Danger 4 - "Who Didn't Kill Bambi"The Cars - "Just What I Needed"Feeble - "Shamall Wows" (Listener Request)The Smithoaks - "I Want It All" (Listener Request)Greg Kihn - "The Breakup Song" (Tribute)Ears For Eyes - "The Ballad of Beau Jeanier" (Listener Request)The Monkees - "Stepping Stone"Minor Threat - "Stepping Stone" (Cover)Untouchables (Southern California Mod Ska band) - "Stepping Stone" (Live Version)Untouchables (DC Hardcore band) - "Stepping Stone"The Wonder Years - "The Lonely Vampires Club" (Bay Area band, not the pop-punk band)Fugazi - "Full Disclosure"Sticky - "Don't Lick My Leg"Gel - "XOXO"Melt Banana - "Flipside"The Coolies - "Uh-Oh" (Tribute to Kim Shattuck)Mini's Acceleration - "5000" (from Kiss Your Ass Goodbye album)The Waitresses - "Square Pegs" (Theme song for Square Pegs)FYP - "Smelly"Bad Brains - "Pay to Come"Naked Raygun - "Amish"The Ergs - "King"Crazy & The Brains - "Let Me Go"The Jam - "In the City"Dead Bars - "Earplug Girl"Scared of Chaka - "All My Friends Are Ghosts"Joyce Manor (feat. Phoebe Bridgers) - "Do You Really Want to Not Get Better?"Jim Croce - "Time in a Bottle" (Closing Song)

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 third show, and its theme was female artists/vocalists.Show Highlights:Personal Touches: Mike shares personal anecdotes, including his emotional reaction to the passing of Kim Shattuck of The Muffs, his newfound love for cats (specifically his cat, Alfie), his generalized anxiety disorder affecting his ability to attend live shows, and details about his family. He also mentions officiating a wedding at the Madonna Inn next year.Songwriting Credit: Mike reveals that he wrote "Foreign Land" for the band Softball, and they recorded it.Music Played (in order of mention):The Muffs - "Lucky Guy"La Tigre - "Decepticon"The Go-Gos - "Vacation" (live in Japan, 1982, Sun Plaza Hotel in Tokyo)Pacing - "Bite Me" (new band from San Jose, California)Cub - "My Chinchilla" (believed to be from Canada, vocalist possibly Lisa Mar)The Avengers - "We Are The One" (San Francisco band)The Hot Totties - "Seattle" (from Oakland, California)Taco Cat - "Crimson Wave" (Mike's "new favorite band")Kitty Cat Fan Club - "You Got Me Modernized" (played due to the "cat" theme after Taco Cat)Sleater-Kinney - "Oh!"The Epoxies - "Need More Time"Scandal - "Goodbye to You" (Mike notes their hit "I Am the Warrior" and clarifies this is a different track he enjoys)Polysics - "Blackout Fallout" (from Tokyo, Japan; described as an amazing live band)Pizzicato Five - "Nada Di Marzo" (from Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy movie soundtrack)Kimya Dawson - "Tire Swing"The Bodysnatchers - "Let's Do Rock Steady" (the only ska song played)Pink Lady - "Kiss in the Dark" (from a 1970s variety show)Otoboke Beaver - "Don't Light My Fire" (from Japan, described as intense math rock/punk rock)Small Crush - "Chicken Noodle"The Breeders - "Driving on Nine"Softball - "Foreign Land" (from Chiba, Japan; Mike wrote this song for them)Fastbacks - "In The Summer"The Bangs - "I Want More"Peach Kelli Pop - "Hello Kitty Knife"Red Aunts - "Lethal Lolita" (early 90s band, possibly on Epitaph)Bruiser Queen - "Sugar High" (requested by Johnny from St. Louis)Millie Small - "My Boy Lollipop"Suzanne Vega - "Left of Center" (from Some Kind of Wonderful soundtrack)Like Roses - (Song title not specified, but mentioned)Blondie - "Heart of Glass"Batboy - "Dakota Ring"City Mouse - "Bad Weather" (also mentioned "Dumb Dumb Dumb" initially)Holly and the Italians - "Tell That Girl to Shut Up" (requested by Jason Dwart from Chicago)

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. Mike also recounts his humorous regret about not signing Scowl to Asian Man Records. The episode is punctuated by various musical selections and lighthearted banter, including discussions about touring and past jobs.Songs Played:Jawbreaker Boy Genius - "Emily, I'm Sorry"Firstborn - "down to the ground, down to the ground" (from Denver)Pedro the Lion - "Big Trucks"Cayetana - "Scott Get The Van"Dog Party - "Running With My Heart" (from Sacramento, California)The Weakerthans - "Plea From A Cat Named Virtue"Hard Girls (from San Jose)Juliana HatfieldLemuria - "Dog"Remember Sports - "Tiny Planets"

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 personal anecdotes. He expresses his excitement for doing live, nonprofit community radio where he can play whatever he wants and interacts with callers, answering their questions and receiving feedback.Songs Played:Here's a list of the songs and artists mentioned in the episode, in order of play:The Dickies - "The Banana Splits Theme Song"Oingo Boingo - "Private Life"The Vapors - "News at 10" (from the Nuclear Days record)Shonen Knife - "She's the One" (Ramones cover)R.E.M. - "Carnival of Sorts"

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 hang of the board, expressed his excitement for the show, which will run every Wednesday from 8 to 10 PM Pacific time. He also encouraged listeners to share the show and call in.Setlist & Discussion PointsThe Police - "Fallout"Elvis Costello - "The Imposter" (from the album "Get Happy")Mike introduced himself and the show, noting the internet listening options via Alexa, Google, or the TuneIn app.X-Ray Spex - Oh Bondage Up Yours!Mike shared his love for X-Ray Spex since high school, appreciating their use of saxophone in a punk band. He also noted the similarity between Poly Styrene's vocals and Kathleen Hanna's (Bikini Kill).Bikini Kill - "Rebel Girl"Played to compare the vocal styles as discussed.Seven Seconds - "Young Till I Die"Mike expressed his strong admiration for Seven Seconds, sharing a personal anecdote about spray-painting their stencil everywhere in high school. He also spoke about touring with them in 1995 with his band Skankin' Pickle and his positive experience becoming friends with Kevin, the band's frontman, emphasizing that "meeting your heroes" can be a great experience when they are genuinely good people.Joe Jackson - "Hometown" (live track)Mike discussed Joe Jackson's role in producing the first two Toasters albums, "Ska Boom" (1988) and "Thrill Me Up." He recalled the excitement as a teenager learning about mainstream artists intertwined with the ska scene and his conversations with "Bucket" from The Toasters about working with Joe Jackson. He also briefly mentioned a possible alias Joe Jackson used for a production (possibly for "New York Fever").The Selector - "On My Radio"Mike recently saw The Selector play and sadly noted the passing of Gaps, their other vocalist, two days after the show, where he was absent due to illness.Stiff Little Fingers - Mike praised Stiff Little Fingers after seeing them live for the first time at Punk Rock Bowling, highlighting the vocalist's "flawless" and "amazing" voice.The Queers - "Daydreaming" (from "Love Songs for the Retarded")Mike shared an interesting fact about the album being recorded in 24 hours at Sonic Iguana in Lafayette, Indiana, by Mass Giorgini. He praised the album as a classic and mentioned his love for "Ramones-core pop-punk bands."Mike also floated the idea of doing an entire episode dedicated to Lookout! Records, which was well-received by someone in the studio.

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, Terradon, and Albert Square. The duo dedicates the evening to playing a variety of Christmas music, taking live calls from listeners who share their holiday experiences and song requests.Highlights include heartfelt discussions about Christmas traditions, the joys (and challenges) of the holiday with kids, and a deep dive into listener connections. Mike also offers "55 years of life advice" and even promises a discount on Asian Man Records vinyl. The episode showcases the camaraderie between Mike and Sim, as well as the strong community built around the radio show, with calls coming in from California, Hawaii, and even Ontario, Canada.Setlist of Songs Played:Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio) - "Angels We Have Heard on High"The Raveonettes - "The Christmas Song"Sufjan Stevens - "Only at Christmas Time"The Descendents - "Christmas Vacation"High Standard - "War is Over (A Punk Cover)"Danny Elfman - "Jack's Obsession" (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)Band-Aid - "Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World)"The Flaming Lips - (Christmas song, title not specified in transcript)Jimmy Eat World - "Last Christmas"Camping - "Wish You Were" (Original Christmas song)Cat Power - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"Nick Cave and Shane MacGowan - "What a Wonderful World"Masked Intruder - "The Ghosts of Christmas"Bad Religion - "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"

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 approaches the final days of its winter pledge drive, Mike encourages donations to support the non-profit, volunteer-run community radio. He even offers a Pirate Cat Radio t-shirt for donations of $25 or more. The show is entirely dedicated to Christmas tunes, a decision Mike made after realizing the abundance of great holiday songs during his research. Throughout the episode, Mike takes calls from listeners seeking life advice, discussing everything from car troubles and concert plans to managing anxiety and finding joy in music.Setlist:MU330 – "Christmas Merry Christmas"Sufjan Stevens – "That Was the Worst Christmas Ever"Bad Religion – "O Come All Ye Faithful"First Aid Kit – "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (Live on BBC2)The Suicide Machines – "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"Pentatonix – "Deck the Halls"Chris Farren (featuring Laura Stevenson) – "Waiting for You in the Snow"The Pogues (featuring Kirsty MacColl) – "Fairytale of New York"Mike Park – "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" / "Let It Snow" (Medley, Live)John Prine – "Christmas in Prison"The Waitresses – "Christmas Wrapping"The Lawrence Arms – "100 Resolutions"The Ramones – "I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight (Merry Christmas)"

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 to help cover bills and keep the station on air, offering a Pirate Cat Radio t-shirt for a $25 donation. Throughout the show, Mike takes calls from regular listeners, Izzy from Riverside (who always calls around the 20-minute mark), and nine-year-old Ava from Ventura, both of whom request songs. Later, Jacob Martin from the band Mocktag calls in to request one of his own band's songs. Mike shares anecdotes about the bands, discusses upcoming concerts, and even reveals a personal theory about Tom Waits' voice. The episode concludes with a traditional "Weird Al Yankovic" song and an invitation for listeners to join Mike at a Weird Al residency show in Las Vegas.SetlistHot Water Music - "Trusty Chords"Oingo Boingo - "Only a Lad"The Clash - "Pressure Drop"Less Than Jake - "All My Best Friends Are Metalheads"The Kinks - "Father Christmas"Royal Dog - "Pickle"The Selby Tigers - "Droid"The Epoxies - "Need More Time"Joyce Manor - "Catalina Fightsong"Voluntary Hazing - "Phone Tag"The Muffs - "Lucky Guy"Bull Shannon - "High on Nag Champa"Grave Secrets - "S2L"Link 80 - "Turn It Around"Mocktag - "All You Folks Are Dead For What You Did"Sad Park - "Good Luck"Reviver - "Rain Down"Buds - "Building Blocks"Tidal Fight - "Memorial Field"Camping - "Tiny House"Iron Chic - "Know What I Mean, Jelly Bean"New Order - "Blue Monday"Tom Waits - "Downtown Train"Social Unrest - "Red, White, and Blue"Weird Al Yankovic (unspecified song to close the show)

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 process. The show features a mix of genres, from pop-punk to hardcore, and includes listener call-ins for song requests and discussions. Highlights include a talk with Izzy about Oingo Boingo, a check-in with Trash from South Korea regarding political turmoil and music, and a chat with nine-year-old Ava about her favorite band, Less Than Jake. Mike also shares his love for Japan as a travel destination and celebrates the four-year anniversary of his label's release of The Moore Family Band album. The episode, as is tradition, concludes with a Weird Al Yankovic song.Setlist:Jackie Mittoo – "Summer Breeze"Capitalist Casualties – "Insecurities"Magma Taisi – "Dotson Suicide"Classics of Love – "Dissolve"Siouxsie and the Banshees – "Mirage"Masked Intruder – "I Don't Want to Be Alone Tonight"Julien Baker (background music)Spaz – "Slow Death"Dead Milkmen – "Methodist Coloring Book"Polly Six – "Blackout Fallout"Lightning Bolt – "13 Monsters"Oingo Boingo – "Who Do You Want to Be Today" (Requested by Izzy)Missing Persons – "Walking in L.A."The Faction – "Skate and Destroy"JFA – "Great Equalizer"Spock – "Tony Hawk Ate My Skateboard"Slick Shoes – "Another Day" (Requested by Trash)Poppyfield – "Somewhere Else"The Blue Meanies – "Smash the Magnavox"Young Coconut – "Semoga Besok Masyada"No Fun At All – "Beat 'Em Down"The Rosillos – "Somebody's Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In"Donuts of Glory – "Perspective"Limp – "Far Away"Crossed Out – "Force of Habit"Alkaline Trio – "Versions of You"Descendents – "When I Get The Time" (Requested by Ava)Dramarama – "Anything, Anything"The Trestles – "Dwell"Bridge the Gap – "Up"The Skippers – "Pulgogi"Get Married – "Adam West" (Requested by Lars)The Ramones – "I Wanna Live"The Moore Family Band – "Raining Inside My Head"The Travoltas – "Dying To Do With You"Ghost – "Mariana Cross""Weird Al" Yankovic – "White & Nerdy"

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-standing love for Seven Seconds. The show features multiple listener call-ins, including a question about Mike Park's solo album "North Hangook Falling" from a first-time caller, a request from a friend in Riverside, and a delightful call from a nine-year-old in Ventura. Mike also chats with a caller from Sydney, Australia, discussing Vegemite and touring bands. The episode wraps up with a traditional "Weird Al" Yankovic song.Setlist:Roland Alphonso – "Phoenix City"Nice – "Crazy"Seven Seconds – [Song not specified]Operation Ivy – "Knowledge"Gel – "Dicey"Mora Weaver – "Crush on You Part Two"Doki Doki – [Song not specified]Cursive – "Up and Away"The Iron Roses – "Screaming for a Change" (Requested by Pierre from Orange County, CA)Emily Davidson the Murder Police – "Heartless" (Requested by Alexis)Oingo Boingo – "Same Man I Was Before" (Requested by Izzy from Riverside)Jawbreaker – [Song not specified] (Requested by Chris from Santa Cruz)Less Than Jake – "All My Best Friends Are Metalheads" (Requested by Ava, age 9, from Ventura)Talking Heads – "Pulled Up"The Window Smashing Job Creators – "Precarious Spiel" (Requested by Jack from Schaumburg, IL)Fishbone – "Skank it to the Beat"Shonen Knife – "Top of the World" (Carpenters Cover)Crime in Stereo – "Gravity Grace" (Requested by a listener)Pup – "Old Wounds" (Requested by Lars from Sydney, Australia)Jeff Rosenstock – [Song not specified]Gladdy – "Born Wednesday""Weird Al" Yankovic – "Hardware Store"

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 Izzy from Riverside and a first-time caller from New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mike also shares humorous anecdotes about getting free movie tickets and popcorn. The hosts discuss the challenges of finding instrumental songs by certain artists, particularly "Weird Al" Yankovic, for the show's closing segment.Setlist of Songs Played:The Ventures - "Pipeline"Jackie Mittoo - "Get Up and Get It"Ernest Ranglin - "Nocturne in E Flat Major"Beastie Boys (instrumental track, specific song not named)Green Day - "Last Ride In"The Clash - "Working and Waiting"Frank Zappa - "Big Swifty" (5-minute excerpt)Rex Orange County - "Rain Man"The Slackers - "In Walked Capo"John Williams - "End Credits" (from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)Operation Ivy - "Bankshot"Booker T. & the M.G.'s - "Green Onions"Branch - "A New Perspective"God Paradise Orchestra (song title not specified, possibly the preceding track to the live call)Andrew W.K. (instrumental track, specific song not named)Madness - "One Step Beyond"Potshot - "We Are Potshot"Howard Shore - "Concerning Hobbits" (from The Lord of the Rings)Streetlight Manifesto - "Riding the Fourth Wave"Weezer - "Return to Ithaca" (Part 3 of a trilogy)"Weird Al" Yankovic (instrumental track, specific song not named)

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 shares anecdotes about the bands, expresses his appreciation for community radio, and even offers $10 to a listener who can prove they're tuning in from Santa Cruz on 101.9 FM. The show concludes, as always, with a "Weird Al" Yankovic song.Setlist:Get Married - "Jeezy Beach"Belle & Sebastian - "The Eighth Station of the Cross"Crass - "Smother Love"The Electrocutes (pre-The Donnas band)The Replacements - "Can't Hardly Wait"The Muffs - "Outer Space"Oingo Boingo - "No One Lives Forever"Youth Brigade - "Did You Wanna Die"The Slits - "Number One Enemy"The Rondelles - "Like a Prayer" (Madonna cover)Elliott Smith - "Between the Bars"Heather Tenille - "On the Inside"Title Fight - "Memorial Field"Poison Idea - "Just to Get Away"Chumbawumba - "Enough is Enough"Scum Punch - "Victim" (from Miami, Florida)Short Round - "Mole Hill"The Lawrence Arms - "Light Breathing"Dark Ride - "Infernally Yours"Piebald - "American Hearts"Liquid Mike - "K2"Korea the Band - "Asian Prodigy"Iwanaga - "Way O" (from Fresno, California)Talking Heads - "Once in a Lifetime" (live from Stop Making Sense soundtrack)The Hippos - "Please"Alkaline Trio - "Goodbye Forever"No Motive - "Celebrate"Youth Fountain - "Rose Colored Glass"Monarchy of RosesWeird Al Yankovic - "UHF"

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 resilience. Throughout the show, the host encourages listeners to practice self-care and find healing through music, especially after the election. The episode features a diverse set of music, including punk, ska, and even a unique "ska punk with dark jazz" band from Indonesia named Hard Milk.A significant portion of the show is dedicated to a lively interview with professional wrestler Lenny Leather from New Jersey. Lenny shares insights into the independent wrestling scene, his signature move (the "leg DDT"), and his passion for wrestling despite often performing for little or no pay. He discusses wrestlers he's trained with, including Damian Priest, and the community aspect of indie wrestling, from birthday parties to baby showers. The host expresses his hope for Lenny to make it to televised leagues and connects the dedication of indie wrestlers to his own early days as a musician.The episode also includes several listener requests, highlighting the interactive nature of the show. Towards the end, a local band from Santa Cruz, Just Dandy, gets airplay with their song "Garbage Fire," a track inspired by the recent election. The host praises the band and encourages listeners to support local artists.Setlist:Public Enemy - "Fight the Power"Cake - "Sinking Ship"The Clash - "White Riot"Alkaline Trio - "Keep On Living"Rage Against the Machine - "War Within a Breath"Bruce Springsteen - "Land of Hope and Dreams"Sam Cooke - "A Change Is Gonna Come"Hard Milk - "Tragedy"Build Us Airplanes - "Sinking"Violación Auditiva - "Rattus"Quincy Jones - "Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)"The Spits - "Witch Hunt"Dead Kennedys - "Kill the Poor"Cherish - "Hope Against Hope"Haysmith - "To Say My Name"Fishbone - "Subliminal Fascism"The Living End - "Prisoner of Society"The Queers - "Your Trippin'"Just Dandy - "Garbage Fire"Propagandhi - "Potemkin City Limits"

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 anecdote about attending a party at K-Star's house, and takes calls from listeners for song requests and general life advice. Despite some on-air technical mishaps, Mike keeps the festive spirit alive with a mix of upbeat and eerie tunes.Setlist of Songs Played:The Groovie Ghoulies - "She's My Vampire Girl"The Munsters - "The Munsters Theme Song"Ministry - "Every Day Is Halloween"K-Star - "The Headless Horseman"Blitzkid - "Pretty in a Casket"Harry Nilsson - "Zombie Jamboree"The Ramones - "Pet Sematary"The Independents - "Bloody Night, Bloody Knife"Scott Network featuring Britt from Catbite - "Monster Mash" (cover)Mustard Plug - "Vampire"The Cramps - "I Was a Teenage Werewolf"Alkaline Trio - "Back to Hell"The Creeps - "Follow You Home"Oingo Boingo - "Dead Man's Party"Camille Saint-Saëns - "Danse Macabre"Bad Manners - "Do the Creep"The Dickies - "Killer Klowns"Dog Party - "Dead Guy"The Sonics - "The Witch"Dead Kennedys - "Halloween"The Ventures - "Twilight Zone Theme"(Unidentified Artist) - "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah"Weird Al Yankovic - "Nature Trail to Hell"

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 Radio," playing a selection of his favorite punk, rock, and power-pop tracks. The show features a mix of Bay Area legends, underground bands, and a special "Asian Man Records Power Hour" dedicated to the influential label. Mike Park even calls in to commend Bones Shredder on his excellent job, and Bones Shredder shares a humorous anecdote about how Mike Park helped him connect with his girlfriend. The episode closes with a tribute to Mike Park's contributions to the music community.Setlist:Green Day - "Scattered"The Hives - (unspecified song, played before "Vampira")Misfits - "Vampira" (12 Hits from Hell version)Spiritual Cramp - "Better Off This Way"Bad Nerves - "You've Got the Nerve"White Reaper - "Fog Machine"The Dirty Nil - "Pain of Infinity"Drug Church - "Demolition Man"The Flatliners - "Nicotine Lips"Slumped - "Undressed" (from Last Day on Earth)Roswell Kid - "Wendy's Trashcan"The Marked Men - "Solely My Name"Masked Intruder - "Saturday Night Alone"Kate Clover - "Lead Your Heart Out" (from Channel Zero)The Longshot (Billy Joe Armstrong side project) - "The Last Time"Henry Chadwick - "Crawl" (off Marlon Fisher)Sitcom Neighbor - "Pimp Mobile"Tom Petty - "Think About You"The Warning - "Automatic Sun"Mike Park (from Our Coming) - "You Don't Know"Alkaline Trio - "Cringe"The Lawrence Arms (from Cocktails and Dreams) - "100 Resolutions"Sweet Gloom - "Deal Me Peace"AJJ - "Heartilation"Dog Party - "Whoa!" (off Till You're Mine)Slapstick - "Tuesday"Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room - "Fire Pit"Electron - "She's a War"Get Married - "Time Crisis"Hard Girls - "Halfway to the Hearse"Classics of Love (featuring Jesse Michaels) - "Castle in the Sky"The Bruce Lee Band - "Tryin' and Stutterin'" into "Did You Find the Money Farm?"MU330 - "Tell Another One" (from Ultra Panic)Teens in Trouble - "Playlist"Skankin' Pickle - "Ho Say Skank"Weird Al Yankovic - "I Lost on Jeopardy"

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 no particular theme. Joined by his friend Randy Moore, who was enjoying pizza and a Sprite, Mike celebrated their (approximate) six-week anniversary of doing the show.Throughout the broadcast, Mike played a mix of punk and indie tracks, including bands he regretted not signing in the past, like Scowl. He also fielded calls from dedicated listeners. One caller, Julie from Massachusetts (originally New Jersey), and her husband Steve, were regular listeners who enjoyed watching the show live every Wednesday. They discussed classic monster movies, with Julie and Mike agreeing that Creature from the Black Lagoon was a favorite. Another caller, Alexis from Michigan, asked about non-music related brand sponsorships, leading to a humorous discussion about Lay's potato chips, Detroit-style pizza, and the host's love for free movie tickets. The episode also featured a playful debate about whether The Beatles or The Rolling Stones were better, with Mike firmly declaring The Beatles as the superior band.SetlistYouth Brigade - "Did You Want to Die"The Ramones - "Let's Dance"Scowl - (New single, specific song title not mentioned)Drugchurch - "Myopic"The Clash - (Specific song title not mentioned)Elvis Costello (Played briefly by mistake)Husker Du - (Specific song title not mentioned)Illuminati Hotties - "A Frequent Letdown"Circle Jerks - "Coup d'Etat"Chixdiggit! - "Chicken Noodle"The Queers - "Debra Jean"Mean Jeans - "Born on a Saturday Night"The Avengers - "The American In Me"

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 tracks, sharing personal anecdotes like dancing with a "Leprechaun 2" actress and his love for "horrible food." They discuss classic punk venues and the evolving live music scene in San Francisco, alongside promoting KPCR's recent pledge drive. The episode wraps up with a teaser for a Halloween-themed show next week.Setlist:Black Flag - "TV Party"Kräft - "Systematic Death"Dead Kennedys - "Police Truck"Rudimentary Peni - "Media Person"Julien Baker - "Faith Healer"Los Crudos - "Ahí Les Va" ("Hungover")The Soviettes - "Paranoia Cha-Cha-Cha"ChumpedSleater-Kinney - "Modern Girl"Young Coconut - "Bellum S. Rapina" (from Indonesia)Abra Cadabra - "Sing 'Til the End" (Brazilian band)Moondog - "Do Your Thing"Crimpshrine - "Summertime"Diet Cig - "Made of the Miss"Hot Mulligan - "Featuring Mark Hoppus" (requested by Alexis)Stay Out - "Life So Lonely"Joyce Manor - "Big Lie""Weird Al" Yankovic - "Eat It"Scared of Chaka - "All My Friends Are Ghosts"Pinkshift - "I'm Going to Tell My Therapist"The Relents - "Brand New Day" (from Yokohama, Japan)Wall of Voodoo - "Back in Flesh"Stan Ridgway - "Don't Box Me In" (with Stewart Copeland)Doom Regulator - "Raid" (feat. Tim Armstrong & Jesse Michaels)Bikini Kill - "Carnival"Harry Katz and The Pistachios - "Bad Dream"The Muffs - "Lucky Guy"Fastbacks (unspecified new album track)7 Seconds - "Young 'Til I Die"Dag Nasty - "Circles"The Smiths - "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want"Minor Threat - "Salad Days"

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 community radio, highlights the station's pledge month, and even offers Asian Man Records merchandise for donations. Throughout the show, Mike engages with listener requests and discovers new cover versions himself, making for an educational and entertaining musical journey.Setlist:Cayetana - "Age of Consent" (cover)New Order - "Age of Consent" (original)Buddy Holly - "Baby It's You" (original)Blondie - "Baby It's You" (cover)Funboy Three - "Our Lips Are Sealed" (cover)The Go-Go's - "Our Lips Are Sealed" (original)The Monkees - "Last Train to Clarksville" (original)The Plastics - "Last Train to Clarksville" (cover)Nena - "99 Red Balloons" (original)Seven Seconds - "99 Red Balloons" (cover)The Shirelles - "Baby, It's You" (original)Dolly Mixture - "Baby, It's You" (cover)Fugazi - "Waiting Room" (original)Mustard Plug - "Waiting Room" (cover)MU330 - "Locomotion" (original)Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio) - "Locomotion" (cover)Berlin - "The Metro" (original)Alkaline Trio - "The Metro" (cover)Kiss - "Beth" (original)Natalie Imbruglia - "Torn" (cover of an Edna Swap song)The Charlie Daniels Band - "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" (original)The Toy Dolls - "The Devil Went Down to Scunthorpe" (cover)Johnny Sako - "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" (cover)Barrett Strong - "Money (That's What I Want)" (original)The Beatles - "Money (That's What I Want)" (cover)Ani DiFranco - "Cloudblood" (original)JT - "Cloudblood" (cover)

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 interviews Elijah, a miniature model artist known for his punk-related creations, including models of CBGBs, 924 Gilman Street, and the 9:30 Club. He discusses his work, his models being featured in the Punk Rock Museum, and his interest in creating a miniature of the Asian Man Records garage.The music continues with Missing Persons, Discount, Kitty Cat Fan Club, Bat Boy, and Chicks Dig It. The host expresses gratitude for donations and continues to encourage listener support for the non-profit station. The latter half of the show features Fuse, Fairchild, J Church, Big Drill Car (covering Cheap Trick), Surfboard, Big Star, and The Queers. The episode concludes with Yes, Yes, Yes (covering Mike Park's "Asian Prodigy"), The Butchies, Dog Breath, Galaxy Express, and a fitting end with Buzzcocks, as the host wraps up his late-night show.Setlist:Dear Watcher - "I Made a Flower Necklace Just For You"The Marked Men - "Fix My Brain"Felony - "The Fanatic"The Red Dawns - "My Life in Exile"Pinhead Gunpowder - "Unt"State of Emergency - "Slaughterhouse"The Bodies - "Pack Your Bags"The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Date With The Night"Fleshtones - "American Beat '84"Rat Boys - "The Window"Golpe - "Come On Come On Copiao"Chicks Dig It - Missing Persons - "Walking in LA"Discount - "Clap and Cough"Kitty Cat Fan Club - "Dreamy Little You"Bat Boy - "Decoder Ring"Fuse - (Song Title Not Specified)Fairchild - J Church - "My Favorite Place"Big Drill Car - "Surrender" (Cheap Trick Cover)Surfboard - Big Star - The Queers - "Houston, We Have a Problem"Yes, Yes, Yes - "Asian Prodigy" (Mike Park Cover)The Butchies - "She's So Lovely"Dog Breath - "Hoarder House"Galaxy Express - Buzzcocks -

Randy Moore, a self-proclaimed "guitar legend." The show, broadcasting live from Los Gatos, California, on a "beautiful, balmy night," encourages listener interaction through phone calls and Instagram live.Throughout the episode, the host and Randy share anecdotes, discuss their personal lives, and answer listener questions, ranging from favorite musical scales to fantasy metal bands and even their preferred "nerdy" pastimes. The show also serves as a platform for KPCR's pledge drive, with the hosts encouraging listeners to donate to the non-profit community radio station. The eclectic music selection, influenced by both the hosts and listener requests, creates a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.Setlist:The Ronettes - "Be My Baby"The Misfits - "Hybrid Moments"Sister Rosetta Tharpe - "Jericho"Cursive - "The Recluse"Dolly Parton - "Jolene"Masked Intruder - "Heart Shaped"The Sugarcubes - "Birthday"Wesley Willis - "Rock and Roll McDonald's"The Promise Ring - "Red and Blue Jeans"The 5.6.7.8's -