Best KOPN Podcasts (2024)

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Adam Wilson...Bummy...Justin Hickerson 1:53:52

5d ago1:53:52

1:53:52

The remarkably talented Adam Wilson back in the studio after a long hiatus. Well worth the wait. We got a few from Adam, played a couple new ones from Bummy and Justin closed the show with a few of his own wonderful songs. Fun show.By Mike Hagan

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Down Side Up 1:53:31

12d ago1:53:31

1:53:31

Outstanding live performance from Jefferson City rockers, Down Side Up. I mean killer. Plus a visit from Hooten Hallers vocalist and guitarist, John Randall and our good friend, Justin Hickerson. Huge thank you to Dylan McCord for his sound magic.By Mike Hagan

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Jeff Arrigo 1:55:41

19d ago1:55:41

1:55:41

Pledge drive show with live performances from Jeff Arrigo and Noah Spaeder, AKA The Jeff and Noah Collective. Plus new music from Rocket Kirchner and Secular Era.By Mike Hagan

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Various Artists 1:56:12

1M ago1:56:12

1:56:12

Fun show with music from John Galbraith, The Tri-County Liquidators, Telepathy Club, Jeff Arrigo, Rae Fitzgerald and our own Kind Kurt.By Mike Hagan

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Zawata 1:54:54

1M ago1:54:54

1:54:54

Crazy cool show with live music from Zawata in the big room and John Galbraith in studio. Plus visits from Footlong Cowboy, Nathan James, Ruby Lane drummer, Big Mike Wambua, Adrienne and Sam from Cafe Berlin and Jesse from King Theodore Records. Fun and funny show.By Mike Hagan

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The Park 1:55:01

2M ago1:55:01

1:55:01

Rockin' show with an outstanding performance by The Park. We also had music in the studio from Drew Baxter and Alex Fincher, Dick Johnson and Dylan McCord. Awesome music from everyone. Oh, and Compass Columbia's Tony Lotven stopped by, too!!!By Mike Hagan

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Rich Westmill and the Leghounds 1:53:02

2M ago1:53:02

1:53:02

Had a blast with the Jeff, Nate and Andy, AKA, Rich Westmill and the Leghounds. Great live performance and a fun conversation. Plus a visit from Daniel Harkins, a professional mycologist and friend from KC who owns and operates Cultured Cultures. We talk shrooms for a few minutes.By Mike Hagan

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Daniel Elixir...John Heller 1:55:51

2M ago1:55:51

1:55:51

A couple of fun in studio performances from The Hanukah Jones Band's John Heller and St. Louis singer/songwriter Daniel Elixir. Plus a visit from the guys from Provoke the Colossus, new music from Secular Era and a chat with Jesse from King Theodore Records.By Mike Hagan

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Backwater 1:55:56

3M ago1:55:56

1:55:56

Real fun show with live music from Backwater. Tilden Sullins also stopped by and shared a new song with us. Plus a live one from Sam D'Agostino and a lovely poem from Ann Wright. We all celebrated 4/20 in style.By Mike Hagan

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Dream Squeeze, John Randall, Kurt and Memphis 1:54:46

3M ago1:54:46

1:54:46

Fun show with the guys from Dream Squeeze who stopped by to share music from their new album, Behave around the Beehive. Plus John Randall from The Hooten Hallers stopped in to chat a little and play a couple songs. Kurt and Memphis also played one of Kurt's originals. And your phone calls.By Mike Hagan

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Lucky 1:55:01

4M ago1:55:01

1:55:01

Amazing show with an incredible live performance by Jefferson City, Missouri's, Lucky. Plus visits and songs from Hardy But Hardly, Adventure Hat, The Soul Mama (aka Justin Hickerson) and couple of the guys from Backwater. English Brown's Dick Johnson and Mani Pedi guitarist, Luke Sabath also stopped by to say hi. We all had a fantastic time.…

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Pledge Drive Party 1:56:14

4M ago1:56:14

1:56:14

Real fun show with a bunch of friends stopping by to say hi, play some songs and help raise $$$ for KOPN. Live performances from The Daves (Angle and Dearnley), Bad Names front man - Ben Hinkebein, New Moon's Max Angle, Justin Hickerson, Kurt and Memphis...Plus the guys from from Hang Your Hate dropped by to debut their new single, Sharp Pains.…

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Hardy But Hardly 1:53:37

5M ago1:53:37

1:53:37

Wonderful show with live music from Nathan James, aka, Hardy But Hardly. We also had visits from Nic Danger and J. Artiz, Ryan Sellers, aka, DJ Sunbear, Blake Gardner, Jeremy Jones and Justin Hickerson.By Mike Hagan

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Ty Toomsen and The Twang City Smokers 1:44:20

5M ago1:44:20

1:44:20

Super fun show with a tremendous performance from Ty Toomsen and his band. We made a party out of it as The Stoplight Flyers joined us as well as Nathan James, John Randall, Andy Rehm, Justin Hickerson and a slew of other folks. You'll notice Memphis Chris and his killer harmonica helping Kurt out with the OMR theme music.…

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Secular Era 1:52:30

6M ago1:52:30

1:52:30

Cool live performance from the Kirksville, Missouri band, Secular Era. Plus a visit and a couple songs in the studio from good friends John Randall and Justin Hickerson.By Mike Hagan

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Tilden Sullins 1:59:13

6M ago1:59:13

1:59:13

Very cool show with music from Tilden Sullins and Sam Quilty. Plus a visit from Mickey Jamieson, Hallam George and Elias Finn and a cool phone interview with Chris from the amazing Nashville duo, Volk. Tilden on SoundcloudBy Mike Hagan

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OMR New Years Special 1:53:13

6M ago1:53:13

1:53:13

Amazing show featuring live performances and visits from Dick Johnson, Dave Angle, Justin Hickerson, Dylan McCord, Ty Toomsen, Nathan James, Paul Meyer, Kind Kurt and Memphis Chris, Lou Nevins, Luke Sabath, Travis Feutz and the guys from Don't Mind Dyin'. Just a total blast.By Mike Hagan

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A Bummy Christmas 1:54:39

7M ago1:54:39

1:54:39

Awesome Christmas party with live music from Bummy and Tommy Willow. Plus visits from Brock Johnson, John Galbraith and the guys from Provoke the Colossus.By Mike Hagan

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The Stoplight Flyers...The Rolling Stops 1:56:30

7M ago1:56:30

1:56:30

Nice live performances and a cool conversation from The Stoplight Flyers and The Rolling Stops.By Mike Hagan

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Naked Basement 1:53:49

8M ago1:53:49

1:53:49

Great live performance from Naked Basement. Plus a visit from Tony Lotven, Justin Hickerson and Tim Carey talking about the upcoming Last Waltz show at The Blue Note.By Mike Hagan

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The Banastre Tarleton Band...Rocket Kirchner 1:52:37

8M ago1:52:37

1:52:37

Fun show with new music from Rocket Kirchner and a great live performance from The Banastre Tarleton Band.By Mike Hagan

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OMR Halloween Special 1:56:32

8M ago1:56:32

1:56:32

Just a good old Halloween party on the radio with wonderful in-studio performances by Dave Angle, Nathan James, Kind Kurt & Memphis Chris, Justin Hickerson and Bud from Provoke The Colossus. Too much fun.By Mike Hagan

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Columbia Experimental Music Festival...Kyren Penrose 1:57:53

9M ago1:57:53

1:57:53

Matthew Crooke of Dismal Niche joins us for a cool talk about the upcoming Columbia Experimental Music Festival. We feature a bunch of artists who will be performing at the festival being held November 2-5. Plus a visit from Kyren Penrose and a couple nice songs from him.By Mike Hagan

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The Huckleberries...John Depew 1:53:59

9M ago1:53:59

1:53:59

Super fun show with Travis, Stacey and Lisa, AKA The Huckleberries. Plus a wonderful, if brief, visit with John Depew. John is an amazing multi-instrumental singer/songwriter and we got to hear a couple form John live in the studio. Just fantastic.By Mike Hagan

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Dream Squeeze 1:53:54

9M ago1:53:54

1:53:54

Fun show with cool tunes from Dream Squeeze. We also had a good talk about music along with your calls. Check out the intro with Memphis Chris on harmonica.By Mike Hagan

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Dave Dearnley and Friends 1:51:52

10M ago1:51:52

1:51:52

Perhaps the best episode of Open Mike Radio we've done thus far. Just a bunch of amazingly talented people sharing songs and having fun. Featuring Dave Dearnley, Dave Angle, John Randall, Justin Hickerson, Tim Carey and Tony Lotven, along with me and Kurt and Memphis and Clark.By Mike Hagan

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Poetry and Spoken Word...Nic Danger...Bummy 1:57:45

10M ago1:57:45

1:57:45

Very fun show and a big change of pace as we present poetry and spoken word. Ann Wright, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Grace, Don and KancHans recited poems for us and Jim McManus played a couple songs. We also had a real cool visit from Nic Danger and a killer new tune from Bummy. Also great new music from The January Lanterns and the marvelous Rae Fitzg…

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2023 MO Jazz Festival 1:57:19

10M ago1:57:19

1:57:19

Fun show featuring music from artists performing at the 2023 MO Jazz Festival in Columbia, MO. We play some songs from Samantha Fierke, The Bel Airs, Lao Tizer, Dawn Weber and Good Company and The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. Outstanding music from a bunch of amazing artists. MO Jazz Festival Samantha Fierke The Bel Airs Dawn Weber and Good Company…

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Hang Your Hate 1:53:29

11M ago1:53:29

1:53:29

Blast of a show with Garrett, Ryan, Brent, Dylan and Luke...AKA...Hang Your Hate. Plus a quick visit from the Sticky's Cabana gang and a talk with our good friend, Adeline Moon. HYH on Bandcamp HYH on InstagramBy Mike Hagan

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New Moon 1:51:58

11M ago1:51:58

1:51:58

Impressive performance from Max Angle and Cameron Watson, AKA, New Moon. Plus a visit from new band member Andy Liu, Mani-Pedi guitarist, Luke Sabath and a few other friends, along with your calls. New Moon on InstagramBy Mike Hagan

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The Clayton Hicklin Band 1:54:26

11M ago1:54:26

1:54:26

Clayton Hicklin and Kevin Amburgy join us for some absolutely amazing guitar and mandolin picking. Also a visit from Rob Lampe who joined the guys on Dobro for a couple tunes. Plus the usual rundown of events and your calls. CHB on Facebook Clayton on SoundcloudBy Mike Hagan

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Dave Angle...Adam Wilson...Sammy Flame and the Habanero(s)...Justin Hickerson 1:56:19

12M ago1:56:19

1:56:19

Awesome fun show with a bunch of friends dropping by to play and chat. Featuring Dave Angle, Adam Wilson, Justin Hickerson and Sammy Flame and the Habaneros. Plus poet Ann Wright and your calls.By Mike Hagan

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The Boone Howlers 1:53:26

12M ago1:53:26

1:53:26

Fun show with Jim, Travis and Chris of The Boone Howlers. Lots of great live stuff plus a couple recorded songs. Boone Howlers on SpotifyBy Mike Hagan

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Kind Kurt 1:56:50

12M ago1:56:50

1:56:50

Our own Kind Kurt shares some of his own songs with us and we have a generally awesome time with the usual suspects. Also a visit from Sticky and the crew from Sticky's Cabana.By Mike Hagan

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The Daves...The Boone Howlers 1:56:17

1y ago1:56:17

1:56:17

Fantastic live music and conversation with The Daves. Plus a visit from The Boone Howlers and a couple live ones in studio from them.By Mike Hagan

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Bad Names 1:52:30

1y ago1:52:30

1:52:30

Fantastic live performance from Bad Names. Outstanding. Plus Sticky, owner of Sticky's Cabana, and Bud from Provoke The Colossus stop by to chat.By Mike Hagan

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The Brink Como 1:50:12

1y ago1:50:12

1:50:12

Awesome live music and a fun conversation with Ally, Alex and Ryan of The Brink Como. We heard a couple debuts and also took a bunch of phone calls from friends and fans.By Mike Hagan

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Naked Basement 1:56:56

1y ago1:56:56

1:56:56

Outstanding live performance from Shane and Dave of Naked Basement. Plus new music debuts from Cosmosis, a visit from the owner of a new music venue in Randolph County called Sticky's Cabana, and Tony Lotven fills us in on the happenings at the first annual Compassfest Music Festival.By Mike Hagan

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Laika 1:46:39

1y ago1:46:39

1:46:39

Totally jamming show with live music and a great conversation with Laika. Plus a visit from the guys in Concannon. Laika on Instagram Concannon on InstagramBy Mike Hagan

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The Onions...David Wax Museum 1:51:19

1y ago1:51:19

1:51:19

Great live music and a great talk with the members of The Onions. Plus a phone visit with David Wax of David Wax Museum. Both The Onions and DWM played at The Blue Note that night. The Onions on Bandcamp David Wax MuseumBy Mike Hagan

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Backwater 1:57:31

1y ago1:57:31

1:57:31

Live music along with some recorded material from Backwater. We visit with John Schneller and Rob Lampe from the band. Also a visit from Ryan of The Brink-Como.By Mike Hagan

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Lemon Settlement...Bummy 1:55:17

1y ago1:55:17

1:55:17

Supercool show with the guys from Lemon Settlement returning to OMR with a new drummer and keyboard/guitarist. They played a bunch of great live stuff throughout the show and we had a fun talk. And we finally had a visit from Bummy after too long. He shared some of his new material with us. Lemon Settlement on Bandcamp Bummy on Instagram…

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Columbia Earth Day 2023 Preview 1:54:52

1y ago1:54:52

1:54:52

Great show with visits from a bunch of different bands and artists who will be performing next week at the Columbia Earth Day Festival. We had visits from Adam Wilson - Ruby Lane, Estrella, Love Seats and Bad Names, We also raised over $400 for the station's pledge drive. Which means that I get a pie in the face.…

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Foxteeth 1:51:34

1+ y ago1:51:34

1:51:34

Super fun show with Josh, Mike and Justin of Foxteeth. They played a few live songs for us and we had a fun talk. Plus a visit from Kai, Jake and Brody of Concannon who dropped off a copy of their debut CD, Distortion. We played a few tracks and talked with the band a little. Finally a visit from Jolene and a couple of her latest recordings. Foxtee…

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The Rolling Stops 1:54:18

1+ y ago1:54:18

1:54:18

Fantastic live music with bluegrass/folk band, The Rolling Stops. A quick chat and a song from Dave Angle, John Randall and Andy Rehm. Violet Vonder Haar also stopped by and played us an awesome new song.By Mike Hagan

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Van Ghost 1:52:50

1+ y ago1:52:50

1:52:50

A short chat with Paul Meyer, bass player for The Rolling Stops, who will be playing live next week. Then a visit with Mason Van Ghost and the debut of 3 songs from his new album, Songs About Feelings. Fantastic. Van Ghost on Bandcamp Van Ghost on InstagramBy Mike Hagan

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Rocket Kirchner 1:53:43

1+ y ago1:53:43

1:53:43

Rocket Kirchner joins us to listen to and review his new album, The Casebook of Detective Ribak. Plus phone calls from Lucky guitarist, Kris Wilson and Chicago artist, Official Claire. Rocket on Soundclick Official Claire on BandcampBy Mike Hagan

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Special 50th Anniversary Episode: The Goldenrods 27:25

1+ y ago27:25

27:25

A KOPN 50th Anniversary special edition. Super fun show with Kellie, Jess and Ryan of the Goldenrods. Along with visits from close friends John Randall, Paul Weber and Justin Hickerson. The Goldenrods on Bandcamp The Hooten Hallers Paul Weber and the Scrappers on BandcampBy Mike Hagan

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Mani Pedi 1:52:16

1+ y ago1:52:16

1:52:16

Packed show with live music and a fun talk with COMO rockers, Mani Pedi - Including the debut of their newest single, Crazy. Plus a visit from Rob Lampe and John Schneller remembering our friend, Mike Robertson. And finally a visit with Brian Craig (BC of Don't Mind Dying) about their benefit show at the Blue Note. https://www.instagram.com/maniped…

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Derrick and Sara Enyard 1:50:25

1+ y ago1:50:25

1:50:25

The talented Derrick and Sara Enyard join us for some nice guitar playing and wonderful vocals. Plus a visit from The Hooten Hallers' John Randall and the usual host of untouchables. https://www.facebook.com/DerrickMusicPage/By Mike Hagan

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