Holiday Memories – Mid-Valley Mutations

The Cave of Night (#231) (840) Are we feeling isolated, stuck in places we’d rather not be… or, at least, we want everyone to believe that? Both a metaphor and something very real, we’ve all entered the Cave of Night, and the music around us is starting to reflect our state of mind. It’s a … Continue reading The Cave of Night

Issue #54: The Kit-Bag by Algernon Blackwood Performed & Assembled by Austin Rich. Merry Christmas! Issue #54, produced in December of 2021. https://ia801402.us.archive.org/27/items/20211224-1030-radio-zine-054-podcast-version/20211224%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20054%20%28Podcast%20Version%29.mp3   Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): Silent Night * Elizabeth Spencer & Anthony Harrison (1912)

The 2021 Holiday Special! (#230) (839) Sit back with something in your Egg Nog, and enjoy this collection of holiday tunes, selected by Josh of Major Hex and Xeres of Xeron! Enjoy! https://ia601404.us.archive.org/15/items/mutation-230/Mutation230.mp3   Live Playlist & Comments Artist Track Album Mini-Mutations Holiday Intro Stuff 21 December 2021 The Jingle Cats Ode to Joy Meowy … Continue reading The 2021 Holiday Special!

UBRadio Salon #727 – DFM netcast 19 December 2021 – On the third Sunday, the fourth Sunday droned… w/ univac + Austin Rich Enjoy! https://archive.org/download/ubradio_salon727/ubradio_salon727.mp3  

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine: Gathering Up The Bits (Pilot Segments) Written & Performed by Austin Rich. Produced in December of 2020, featuring older things, like, “New Reading Resolution” and “DIY Planner,” by Austin Rich. https://ia601503.us.archive.org/15/items/20210108-1030-radio-zine/20210108%201030%20Radio%20Zine.mp3   Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): Musical Interlude * Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet * Savvy Show Stoppers … Continue reading Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine: Gathering Up The Bits (Pilot Segments)

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #26: What Are You Going To Do With 390 Photographs of Christmas Trees? Written by Richard Brautigan. Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #26, produced in December of 2020, featuring a large collection of described visual treats, “What Are You Going To Do With 390 Photographs of Christmas Trees?” by … Continue reading Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #26: What Are You Going To Do With 390 Photographs of Christmas Trees?

New Year’s Nightmare (#217) An old-fashioned New Year’s Holiday Program from me, in that it’s the way I used to do them, 10 years ago. Join us for a Supernatural, Time Traveling New Year’s story, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of drinking too much. Enjoy! https://ia601505.us.archive.org/21/items/mutations-217/Mutations217.mp3     New Year’s Nightmare Featuring cut … Continue reading New Year’s Nightmare (#217)

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #25: The Ghost’s Summons Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #24, produced in December of 2020, featuring a murderous holiday treat, “The Ghost’s Summons,” by Ada Buisson, read by Austin Rich.   https://ia601402.us.archive.org/19/items/20201225-1030-radio-zine-025/20201225%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20025.mp3   Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): (Isn’t It A Shame That) Christmas Comes But Once A Year … Continue reading Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #25: The Ghost’s Summons

Dancing Dan’s Christmas (#216) An old-fashioned Holiday Program from me, in that it’s the way I used to do them, 10 years ago. Enjoy!   https://ia801502.us.archive.org/19/items/mutation-216/Mutation216.mp3   Dancing Dan’s Christmas Featuring cut ups of “Dancing Dan’s Christmas,” and episode of The Damon Runyon Theater from 13 March 1949, and the KMART Christmas Tape. Part I: … Continue reading Dancing Dan’s Christmas (#216)

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #24: Holiday Music & Robert Frost Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #24, produced in December of 2020, featuring a currently topical poem (in a number of ways), “Christmas Trees,” by Robert Frost, read by Austin Rich. https://ia601505.us.archive.org/17/items/20201218-1030-radio-zine-024/20201218%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20024.mp3   Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): The 12 Days of Christmas * … Continue reading Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #24: Holiday Music & Robert Frost

The Veiled People The Adventures of Rocky Jordan 11 December 1949 https://ia801402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/RJ_49-12-11_ep058-The_Veiled_People.mp3    

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #23: Holiday Music & The Cremation of Sam McGee Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #23, produced in December of 2020, featuring a very cold poem indeed, “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” read by Austin Rich in 1998. https://ia601403.us.archive.org/25/items/20201211-1030-radio-zine-023/20201211%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20023.mp3 Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): Sleigh Ride * The Ventures * … Continue reading Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #23: Holiday Music & The Cremation of Sam McGee

High Pressure The Adventures of Rocky Jordan 27 November 1949 https://ia801402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/RJ_49-11-27_ep056-High_Pressure.mp3    

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #22: Smee: A Holiday Ghost Story Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #22, produced in November of 2020, featured this story that was lost and then found, “Smee,” written by AM Barrage in 1927, and read by Austin Rich https://ia601409.us.archive.org/4/items/20201204-1030-radio-zine-022/20201204%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20022.mp3  

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine Issue #21: Some Thanksgiving Leftovers Written & Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #21, produced in November of 2020, featuring fatting stories like, “New Traditions,” &, “#NaNoWriMo”  https://ia601503.us.archive.org/24/items/20201127-1030-radio-zine-021/20201127%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20021.mp3   Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): Everybody Eats When They Come To My House * Cab Calloway * Frantic In The Atlantic * Prism … Continue reading Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #21: Some Thanksgiving Leftovers

Keeping Things Small For The Holidays: 3″ of Pure Pleasure (#212) Since big things are frowned upon this Thanksgiving, we are relying on a much smaller form of entertainment to keep in step with the need this year. All 3″ discs are on the menu. Enjoy! https://ia601508.us.archive.org/32/items/mutation-212/Mutation212.mp3   Keeping Things Small For The Holidays: 3″ … Continue reading Keeping Things Small For The Holidays: 3″ of Pure Pleasure (#212)

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine: Issue #20: Autumnal Celebrations Written & Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #20, produced in November of 2020, featuring tasty audio treats, a la, “Learning To Love The Fall,” “On Thanksgiving Day,” &, “Other November Holidays.”  https://ia601508.us.archive.org/2/items/20201120-1030-radio-zine-020/20201120%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20020.mp3   Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): Look Around, Look Around * Kay Lande & Wade … Continue reading Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine: Issue #20: Autumnal Celebrations

The Guitar Shop (4 January  2020) My appearance on The Guitar Shop on Freeform Portland with DJ Victrola. Enjoy! https://ia801409.us.archive.org/18/items/theguitarshop4januray2020/TheGuitarShop4Januray2020.mp3     Jeff Beck “Guitar Shop (with Terry Bozzio & Tony Hymas)” [Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop With Terry Bozzio And Tony Hymas (with Terry Bozzio & Tony Hymas)] Travis Larson Band “Winter Still” [Rate Of Change] … Continue reading The Guitar Shop (4 January 2020)

A Sadgasm New Year’s / New Tears Special! [2019 Edition] (#179) The only tradition we really have on this show is very simple: we invite the gentlemen of Sadgasm over to offer relationship advice. It’s a fun tradition that has led to some excellent outcomes, and with that in mind, we offer a down-home version … Continue reading A Sadgasm New Year’s / New Tears Special! [2019 Edition] (#179)

ubRadio salon (29 December 2019) My appearance on the ubRadio salon with Big City Orchestra. This was a live broadcast on dfm.nu. For this broadcast, I was reading from two pieces of literature: “Bruges-:la-morte: A Romance” by Georges Rodenbach (the “Critical Introduction.” and “My Acid Trip with Groucho Marx” by Paul Krassner Enjoy! https://ia601403.us.archive.org/30/items/ubradiosalon624/UBRadioSalon624.mp3  

Dimestore Radio Theater Holiday. https://ia801402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/Mutation178.mp3  

Originally posted on WTBC Radio In Beautiful Anywhere, Anywhen!: Happy Holiday: “Between The Lights” b/w “Smee” Sit back and enjoy a pair of Holiday Ghost Stories, perfect for those late nights when the weather outside is frightful. We are also a part of the They Might Be Giants Dial-a-Song Network!  This week’s TMBG DAS is, “Mr.…

‘Tis The Season To Be Merry (#177) What? It’s already the 10th? Holy crap! I’m so far behind on my shopping, and there’s still decorating to do. I don’t think the travel plans are final yet, either. Damn. Do we have the Holiday Playlist ready? Ahhhhhhh! How are we gonna finish everything in time? Fortunately, … Continue reading ‘Tis The Season To Be Merry (#177)

Preparing For The Holidays (#176) It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and of course, I’m busy and hell, trying to get everything ready for the next few months. There’s tons going on, and we always feel like we’re behind. Are we ready for all of this? I hope so. To that end: I break in the … Continue reading Preparing For The Holidays (#176)

Winter Storm Watch 2019 (#135) On February 8th, 2019, the world was in the grip of the Polar Vortex. But in Salem Oregon, we were in the grip on “Winter Weather Fever,” a condition that only exists when everyone assumes that we will have frozen streets and layers on snow, only to become incredibly disappointed. … Continue reading Winter Storm Watch 2019 (#135)

A Sadgasm New Year’s / New Tears Special! [2018 Edition] (#129) It’s funny how traditions get started. I caught Sadgasm at an Open Mic they showed up at, and they had instantly catchy hooks that not only betrayed the normal fare on this program, but immediately spoke to me. (Their tunes just got stuck in my head.) … Continue reading A Sadgasm New Year’s / New Tears Special! [2018 Edition] (#129)

Originally posted on WTBC Radio In Beautiful Anywhere, Anywhen!: A Very BuFMS Christmas This is (among other things) a performance by The Bren’t Lewiis Ensemble, recorded at The Space Concert Club on 26 August 2018. This program is sponsored by J Jean Portraits, & Peggy’s Vegan Hot Sauce. For more information about our sponsors, follow the…

Christmas TV Special! (#128) Join Mid-Valley Mutations as we Channel Surf during our Christmas break. It’s like watching an old Dead Martin holiday special, but you’ve had a bit to drink, so you start channel surfing to see what else is on. I know we did. Enjoy! https://ia601503.us.archive.org/24/items/Mutation128/Mutation128.mp3   Christmas TV Special!  HOUR 1: Part … Continue reading Christmas TV Special! (#128)

How Much Is That Juice Machine In The Window? (#127) No home is complete without a full complement of modern appliances that will aid you as you navigate the holiday season. It is likely you’ll have to prepare a number of last-minute meals for 17 guests, or be required to suddenly prepare six dozen batches … Continue reading How Much Is That Juice Machine In The Window? (#127)

Analog Love Letter (11 December 2018) Here is Mini-Mutations appearing on “Analog Love Letter,” a program on KDVS. This program includes an interview, some musical selections, as well as a live, holiday performance to close out the show. https://ia601500.us.archive.org/31/items/AnalogLoveLetter/AnalogLoveLetter.mp3   Playlist: Wobbly Tiny Tounge Bulbs/Wobbly Split 7″ AIRBREAK Operation Re-Information Boolean Re-Operator Ultra Mundane ORI … Continue reading Analog Love Letter (11 December 2018)

Seasons Greetings (#126) Two holiday stories, with Vincent Price and a visitor from Outer Space. Plus: Two Hours of Great Music, and a live holiday jam by Mini-Mutations. Enjoy! https://ia601509.us.archive.org/28/items/Mutation126/Mutation126.mp3   Season’s Greetings HOUR 1: Nineteen Santa Clauses Part I: Third Eye 01.) Transmission (Parts 1 – 3) * Aume * CQ CQ * Mobilization … Continue reading Seasons Greetings (#126)

(Live) Thanksgiving Leftovers (#125) With the eating feast behind us, we are well and truly into the holiday season. You’re probably sick of turkey and celebrating. You want something else. Maybe some live music and recipes? Enjoy. https://ia601504.us.archive.org/33/items/Mutation125/Mutation125.mp3     (Live) Thanksgiving Leftovers (#125) This broadcast contains samples from various videos made by The Art … Continue reading (Live) Thanksgiving Leftovers (#125)

The CHEFKIRK Thanksgiving Special (#124) This show was supposed to be dedicated to a live CHEFKIRK performance, just in time for the holiday. But car problems prevented this from being so. Instead, I performed a last minute “radio broadcast” from The Lava Lamp Lounge. You can see and hear the results of this here. Lots … Continue reading The CHEFKIRK Thanksgiving Special (#124)

A Sadgasm New Year’s / New Tears Special! (#83) Closing off what has become an incredible year is my in-studio session with the sad boys of Sadgasm, a local Salem combo that has only been together a few months, and has already established themselves as the Sad Sac for the 21st Century. In this show, … Continue reading A Sadgasm New Year’s / New Tears Special! (#83)

The Kelly Taylor Show (#82) In my continuing effort to fully flesh out the local Salem Music Scene (and document some of these stories that are very quickly receding from memory), we offer this timely, holiday treat: The Kelly Taylor Show. Kelly has played in almost 16 bands in his life, and is currently singing … Continue reading The Kelly Taylor Show (#82)

A Lob Instagon NoiseFest Christmas! (#80) When Lob Instagon begins to tell stories, listening becomes essential. A poet, an artist, a musician and an instigator, Lob has worn so many hats that it is sometimes difficult to remember the mystical origins of what he does. In this show, we do our best to uncover those … Continue reading A Lob Instagon NoiseFest Christmas! (#80)

Outside Time! (New Clichés, Too w/ devilsclub, Uneasy Chairs & Dead Air Fresheners, LIVE!) (#33) There’s no better way to start the new year off than with some live music, and for this show, we offer you that in droves… spread out over two hours!  horridus of devilsclub curates a set of music by his … Continue reading Outside Time! (New Clichés, Too w/ devilsclub, Uneasy Chairs & Dead Air Fresheners, LIVE!) (#33)

A New Year’s Vinyl Solution (#32) It’s been a while since my last All Vinyl show.   Part of the notion of Mid-Valley Mutations was this aesthetic of the cut-and-paste, and it is VERY hard to do that on a record, if you want the record to survive.  And, admittedly, there is a slightly bigger time … Continue reading A New Year’s Vinyl Solution (#32)

Weird Christmas w/ The Whistler & The Mysterious Traveler! https://ia801402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/Mutation31.mp3     Weird Christmas w/ The Whistler & The Mysterious Traveler! Part I: The Whistler! 01.) Austin FM Theme * Paco Jones * Austin FM Theme * Self-Released (2016) 02.) See How Pretty, See How Smart [Excerpt] * Melvins * The Maggot * Ipecac RecordsContinue reading "Weird Christmas w/ The Whistler & The Mysterious Traveler!"

The Shadow Christmas Special! https://ia801402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/Mutation30.mp3     The Shadow Christmas Special! Part I: Who Knows What Evil Lurks In The Hearts Of Men? 01.) Austin FM Theme * Paco Jones * Austin FM Theme * Self-Released (2016) 02.) See How Pretty, See How Smart [Excerpt] * Melvins * The Maggot * Ipecac Records (1999) 03.)Continue reading "The Shadow Christmas Special!"

Snow Day (On this snow day here in Salem, I’m reminded of this classic podcast from 9 February 2014. Enjoy!) While I was snowed in, I decided to retreat into the Lava Lamp Lounge to indulge in some Snow Day musical treats.  This is a selection of my favorite audio that captures the mood I … Continue reading Snow Day

Detectives For Christmas w/ Vincent Price & Frank Sinatra! https://ia601402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/Mutation29.mp3     Detectives For Christmas w/ Vincent Price & Frank Sinatra! Part I: The Saint! 01.) Austin FM Theme * Paco Jones * Austin FM Theme * Self-Released (2016) 02.) See How Pretty, See How Smart [Excerpt] * Melvins * The Maggot * Ipecac RecordsContinue reading "Detectives For Christmas w/ Vincent Price & Frank Sinatra!"

A Very Brautigan Thanksgiving (#27) (Retrocast on 23 November 2017.) This year has been incredible, and in the half-year that I’ve been on the air at KMUZ, I’ve already had some stand-out shows that make me very happy.  Live guests, interviews,  great audio essays, and plenty of new music that really paints a vivid picture … Continue reading A Very Brautigan Thanksgiving (#27)

The Old Acquaintance with Philip Marlowe! (At their yearly meet-up, Detective Dexter Roland and Phillip Marlowe discuss a strange case involving a wedding on New Year’s Eve, and a whole lot more, from The Adventures of Phillip Marlowe, oiginally broadcast 26 December 1948.) https://ia801402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/WTBC29December2015.mp3   The Old Acquaintance with Phillip Marlowe! Side A: Confidence To KillContinue reading "The Old Acquaintance with Philip Marlowe!"

A Christmas Carol with Richard Diamond! (It’s Christmas Eve, 1949, and Detective Dexter Roland needs to sober up.  So he decides to take in a show with Richard Diamond, Walt & Otis of the local PD. This episode was retrocast on 24 December 2016 as Mutation #31.1.) https://ia801402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/WTBC22December2015.mp3   A Christmas Carol with Richard Diamond! Side A:Continue reading "A Christmas Carol with Richard Diamond!"

A Christmas Bonus with The Whistler! (Detective Dexter Roland is several sheets to the wind, and has found himself at a private party with a number of well-known folks and… The Whistler?  Originally broadcast 25 December 1944. This episode was retrocast on 21 December 2016 as Mutation #30.1) https://ia801402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/WTBC15December2015.mp3   A Christmas Bonus with The Whistler! Side A: ByContinue reading "A Christmas Bonus with The Whistler!"

Christmas Shopping with The Crime Photographer! (Casey himself – The Crime Photographer – pops in to see Detective Dexter Roland for this holiday presentation from 19 December 1946. This show was aired on 14 December 2016 as Mutation #29.1) https://ia601402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/WTBC8December2015.mp3   Christmas Shopping with The Crime Photographer! Side A: How We Remember Them To Be 01.)Continue reading "Christmas Shopping with The Crime Photographer!"

The Department Store Swindle! (Detective Dexter Roland returns to the air to bring you an episode of Your’s Truly, Johnny Dollar, with this gem from 24 December 1949. Later aired on 7 December 2016 as Mutations #28.1) https://ia601402.us.archive.org/32/items/20220128_20220128_2356/WTBC1December2015.mp3   The Department Store Swindle! Side A: Camera Shy  01.) Johnny B. Goode * The Remains *Continue reading "The Department Store Swindle!"

Thanksgiving Special 2015! (As part of our annual Thanksgiving Leftovers celebration, we dig up a pair of Old Time Radio classics for a festive celebration you are guaranteed to enjoy, even without the cranberry sauce.) Join us for our annual Thanksgiving celebration, where we dig up some leftovers we’ve been meaning to get to.  This … Continue reading Thanksgiving Special 2015!

The State Of The Podcast Address (Featuring the shape of things to come, and enough of the same old same old to keep you coming back for more.) 2013 has been a transitional year for our program, and as Blasphuphmus Radio has been expanding and changing during this time, we take this hour to reflect on … Continue reading The State Of The Podcast Address