Best KSZM.org / Rob Roark Podcasts (2024)

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Revolving Door (06-30-24) - Cut Throat Finches 1:48:07

11d ago1:48:07

1:48:07

Host Rob Roark welcomes the Fort Worth band Cut Throat Finches into the KZSM Studio. Sean Russel, Taylor Tash, and Jeremy Holt bring their acoustic show straight from the stage of Duettes in Martindale. Their latest radio hit, Mirrored Ball, along with some new and old music as it will never be played this way again! Originally coming to us through…

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Revolving Door (06-23-24) Best of Live Open Door Music This Week! 1:52:32

19d ago1:52:32

1:52:32

Host Rob Roark brings you live music from this week in the KZSM studio during Open Door. Michael Huskey, from Michael Huskey's Americana Road Show, talks about his upcoming Asian tour to Thailand, and plays some brand new releases on their US radio premier. Young new local 10 year old singer Violet has her dad Brad accompanying her in the studio. C…

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Revolving Door (06-09-24) - Anthony Castilleja 1:56:43

1M ago1:56:43

1:56:43

Host Rob Roark interviews Anthony Castilleja from Whisker Woods, as they premiere their new single "Pilot", and play live from the studio.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (05-26-2024) Peter Arciniega Jr and Gareth Fowler 1:59:34

2M ago1:59:34

1:59:34

Guest host Cooper interviews 2 local musicians. Peter Arciniega Jr. is a local pastor and boxing coach, who loves to use his songwriting to spread the good word. Gareth Fowler, a hill country musician, details his experiences playing live music.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (05-10-24) Ace Pepper and Swingin' Swains 2:00:43

2M ago2:00:43

2:00:43

Join us on KZSM as we delve into the vibrant world of art with two distinguished guests, Ace Pepper and Tracey Chardonnay. In this special segment, we explore the unique perspectives and creative processes of these two accomplished artists. Ace Pepper, renowned for his provocative and thought-provoking sculptures, brings a fresh and dynamic approac…

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Revolving Door (05-05-24) - Carlos Caudill & Daniel Johnson 1:58:58

2M ago1:58:58

1:58:58

Host Rob Roark interviews artists Carlos Caudill from Kentucky & Daniel Johnson from Florida. In this interview they explore various songs from each of their repertoires as well as the inspirations behind some of their songs.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Parker-Woodland Interview (04-22-24) 58:40

3M ago58:40

58:40

Host Rob Roark welcomes to the studio Erin Walter of the Austin Indie rock band Parker-Woodland. They will be playing their first show in San Marcos at The Porch, this Friday, April 26th.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door Special -JOSEON Live (03-15-24) 58:51

4M ago58:51

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Los Angeles band JOSEON joins host Rob Roark live in the studio. Grant, Brennan, and Jonah from Korea to California, Austin to San Marcos for SXSW. Two friends who met their drummer in Korea during COVID lockdown form a psychedelic trio based out of LA.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (02-18-24) - Talented Youth! John Michael and Tazman Sharp 1:59:42

5M ago1:59:42

1:59:42

Host Rob Roark interviews 18 year old John Michael (The Buda Kid) in the first hour as he plays classic covers in a whole new light. The second hour, 13 year old singer / songwriter Tazman Sharp brings you original country / Americana originals, as well as his collaborations with Nashville songwriter Sheri Swartz. Sheri tells the story of their fir…

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Revolving Door (02-04-24) - Manzy Lowry! 1:54:45

5M ago1:54:45

1:54:45

Host Rob Roark welcomes Manzy Lowry, and his beautiful family, into the studio to share music and thoughts.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (01-14-23) E.T. & Rainbow Yantra - Eric Sarmiento 1:48:10

6M ago1:48:10

1:48:10

Host Rob Roark welcomes to the studio E.T. & Rainbow Yantra for the first hour. For the second hour of Revolving Door, we welcome back after 7 years Eric Sarmiento.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Kissing Alley Concert (12-15-23) SMCISD Music Holiday Concert 1:43:44

7M ago1:43:44

1:43:44

For the third year, Rattler musical talents come together to wrap up our season of Kissing Alley Concerts! The young performers from Crockett Elementary Theater, SMHS Mariachi, SMHS Chamber Orchestra, SMHS Jazz Band, and the Miller Jazz Band (Closing out the night!) bring a great holiday treat.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (12-03-23) Michael Huskey and the Americana Road Show 1:51:44

7M ago1:51:44

1:51:44

Host Rob Roark has Michael Huskey returning to the studio to talk about the Americana Road Show.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (11-26-23) Heather Miller / Music of Uruguay 1:59:41

8M ago1:59:41

1:59:41

Host Rob Roark shares the latest studio music, interview insights, and live acoustic ballads of Austin singer / songwriter Heather Miller. Her new album release "Count it in Moons" is out on all platforms, and through heathermillermusic.com. The second hour of the show, Mateo Garcia, host of KZSM's show Science Stories, brings us six quintessential…

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Revolving Door (11-12-23) The 4411 Band & E.T. 1:57:58

8M ago1:57:58

1:57:58

This week host Rob Roark brings E.T back for the first hour to tell the story of "Earth Sky", his new single release. The second hour the band The 4411 premiers their new single "As You Please." Both hours are packed with exclusive live comment only heard on Revolving Door on KZSM.orgBy KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (09-24-23) Samantha Lynn 1:58:58

10M ago1:58:58

1:58:58

Host Rob Roark has a wide ranging interview with local singer songwriter Samantha Lynn as she plays live versions off her upcoming album.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (09-17-23) Local Artists - First Time on KZSM 1:53:15

10M ago1:53:15

1:53:15

Host Rob Roark has singer / songwriter E.T. from E.T. and the Rainbow Yantra on the first hour of Revolving Door. Find out how he befriended a full grown mountain lion! On the second hour of Revolving Door, Ty Engle sings some of his favorite classics.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Smoky mirro underworld message - Carlos' Groove Box 1:59:28

10M ago1:59:28

1:59:28

bass returns! shake your monkey nuts as Babylon falls again.By Carlos R. Cedillo

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Revolving Door (09-04-23) Slim Bawb Pearce and The Fabulous Stumpgrinders 1:57:49

10M ago1:57:49

1:57:49

Slim Bawb Pearce and Lil' Howard Yeargin are live in the studio playing cuts off the latest release from The Stumpgrinders. "Got Big Ears For That" will be your latest phrase, and on your playlist for this week! Go to slimbawb.com for more after you listen to this great unplugged show! A bluegrass cover of primus? We Got Big Ears For That!…

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KZSM Revolving Door Live - Slim Bawb Pearce - Blue Collar Tweakers (cover) 2:48

10M ago2:48

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Slim Bawb Pearce and Lil' Howard Yeargan live in the KZSM.org studio on Revolving Door. Spetember 4th, 2023. Bluegrass cover of Primus like only the Stumpgrinders can. Catch the studio version with the Wawa Pedal on the Accordian on slimbawb.com. From their latest release Got Big Ears For That!By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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KZSM Revolving Door Live - Slim Bawb Pearce - As Soon As I Could 3:12

10M ago3:12

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Slim Bawb Pearce and Lil' Howard Yeargan live in the KZSM.org studio on Revolving Door. Spetember 4th, 2023. This Texas song will become one of your favorites! slimbawb.com. From their latest release Got Big Ears For That!By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (08-27-23) - Jed Craddock and Pat Thomas Collective 1:56:25

11M ago1:56:25

1:56:25

Host Rob Roark talks to friends of the KZSM.org station Jed Craddock and Patrick McCrury. Jed and the Pat Thomas Collective are having a come back together jam in San Marcos Friday night, September 1st at The Porch! Come down to The Porch on the square and hear these folks starting at 9 PM.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (07-23-23) Mezmer, Lefty Parker, & Dirty Dan & the Basketball Boys 1:59:25

12M ago1:59:25

1:59:25

The renovated KZSM Studio is open for business, and we are packing the studio, and spinning that door! Wezmer is in the KZSM studio on a break from the recording studio with their friends from Denton, Dirty Dan & The Basketball Boys. Listen to the harmonies, and basic sounds of these young, upcoming bands! Lefty Parker anchors our second hour with …

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Revolving Door 06-25-23 with Angelo Marinakis and Skunk Manhattan 1:54:27

1y ago1:54:27

1:54:27

A split show! In the first hour Host Rob Roark interviews singer songwriter Angelo Marrinakis. He talks about his upcoming local shows, and about his band the Blue Dogs. Bluedogmusicatx.com In the second hour of the show Rob interviews Skunk Manhattan from the band A Good Rogering, The Invincible Czars, and Runescarred. Talk about Skunkfest, the di…

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Revolving Door (06-12-23) Long Prairie and New Local Music 1:59:51

1y ago1:59:51

1:59:51

Host Rob Roark welcomes local Americana musical guest Long Prairie back to the studio. She will be having a CD release party, Wednesday June 14th at The Porch on the square. The second hour of the show is featuring local music sent to KZSM.org in the last week. Local singer Dylan Engle, the Texas String Association, Jo James, Cake in a Bowl, Jonath…

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Revolving Door (06-04-23) Tex Porter 1:56:13

1y ago1:56:13

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Host Rob Roark brings Tex Porter back to the KZSM studio to play his latest releases Dance Hall Friday Night and When Push Comes to Shove, along with his classic Wimberley Girl for the first hour of Revolving Door. The second hour features some of the latest local releases, along with some classic live, in studio, performances from our seven season…

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KZSM Revolving Door Music Block - James Taylor 15:37

1y ago15:37

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Every Sunday afternoon, from 5-7 PM Central on KZSM.org, host Rob Roark talks to local musicians about their music, and shares a one time only performance! On May 28th, 2023 James Taylor came into the studio to give you taste of the show in a KZSM Music Block.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (05-21-23) Daniel Johnson 1:55:12

1y ago1:55:12

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Daniel Johnson is our guest this week on Revolving Door. Coming to the Texas Hill Country by way of Iowa, and working on a new CD, this is a singer songwriter with a great voice and ability to weave a great story in his new single This Side of the the Rio!By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (02-26-23) The Blues and Harp of Christopher Cody Meacham & Michael Rubin 1:56:27

1+ y ago1:56:27

1:56:27

Rob Roark hosts the steel guitar of Christopher Cody Meacham and the harmonica of Austin legend Michael Rubin getting together for some great blues!By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (01-29-23) Slim Bawb Pearce and David Isley 1:56:44

1+ y ago1:56:44

1:56:44

Host Rob Roark hosts local Texas Hill Country artists Slim Bawb Pearce on the first hour, and David Isley during the second hour.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (02-13-23) Jordan Minor and Jed Craddock 1:59:44

1+ y ago1:59:44

1:59:44

Rob Roark hosts special guests Jordan Minor playing music from his upcoming gospel brunch at Gruene Grove, and Jed Craddock playing music from his upcoming release Running on Empty.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door (01-22-23) Tex Porter 1:57:26

1+ y ago1:57:26

1:57:26

Host Rob welcomes local musician Tex Porter to the KZSM Studios where he plays his acoustic hits Wimberley Girl and Old Soldier, amongst other great tunes.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Revolving Door 11-13-22 - Troy Stone 1:55:20

1+ y ago1:55:20

1:55:20

Rob Roark interviews local singer / songwriter artist Troy Stone in the KZSM.org studio on Revolving Door.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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11-6-22 Reid Sullivan and Andrew Blanton 1:53:59

1+ y ago1:53:59

1:53:59

A young man starting out from Bryan, Texas, Reid Sullivan, starts off the show with his first radio appearance. Andrew Blanton, a Thursday regular at Cheatham Street Warehouse, follows up for the second half of the show.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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10-16-22 Will Riley 1:08:24

1+ y ago1:08:24

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Will Riley comes in the studio without his Band of Brothers on a special one hour episode of Revolving Door. Catch them live in San Marcos at Zelicks November 13th as part of the Martian Culture show.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Gareth Fowler and Zach Black in the KZSM Studio 1:56:05

2y ago1:56:05

1:56:05

Rob Roark interviews singer / songwriter Gareth Fowler in the first hour. In the second hour Zach Black, guitarist from the group Souls Extolled brings the layered sound of his plugged in acoustic guitar to the studio.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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9-11-22 Jess Lee and Cameron Wrinkle in the KZSM Studio! 1:56:12

2y ago1:56:12

1:56:12

Join host Rob Roark as he interviews, and enjoys the live music! Jess lee is in for the first hour, and Cameron Wrinkle is behind the microphone for the second hour.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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James Taylor Pays Tribute to Ralph Garber 50:41

2y ago50:41

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Our friend James Taylor comes into the KZSM studio with host Rob Roark to play music and talk memories of his friend Ralph Garber.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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9-25-22 - Michael Huskey and Rob "Bullfrog" Smith 58:57

2y ago58:57

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Rob Roark interviews Singer / Songwriter Michael Huskey and his friend with the harmonicas Rob "Bullfrog" Smith.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Jordan Minor & Keith Davis - Live - Unplugged 1:58:33

2y ago1:58:33

1:58:33

Promoting their joint show together in Buda, TX this next Friday, Jordan Minor and Keith Davis join host Rob Roark in the KZSM Studio.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Playing great Local Bands Playing in the Hill Country 1:59:53

2y ago1:59:53

1:59:53

No guest, just great tunes!By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Jesse Stratton - Acoustic Unplugged - KZSM Studio 1:59:33

2y ago1:59:33

1:59:33

Jesse Stratton joined us in the KZSM studio for the 6 PM hour. He played three cuts off the band's latest CD, and fan favorite I-95 off the first CD.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Billie Sky plays the Harmonium 1:59:58

2y ago1:59:58

1:59:58

Billie Sky talks Yoga, the Harmonium, Chant, Rap, and his adventures after graduating Texas State.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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The Smooth and Powerful Sound of Two Awesome Ladies 1:56:46

2y ago1:56:46

1:56:46

On this weeks episode of Revolving Door, Rob interviews Lilly Milford and Julie Nolen. Tune in for some powerful vocals, and great conversation.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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The Acoustic Charm of Ghost Feather 2:01:13

2y ago2:01:13

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Join us for an engrossing interview and the Acoustic Charm of Austin's own Ghost Feather (aka Jacques Guidry)By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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James Taylor and Robert Lindsay Nathan Interviewed 1:59:18

2y ago1:59:18

1:59:18

Fan favorite, appearing now on Revolving door for at least the sixth time, James Taylor is back to bring laughter and insight through music. Robert Lindsay Nathan is back for his third time on Revolving Door, calling in from Trinidad, Colorado. We play tracks from his upcoming album and talk about building his custom recording studio.…

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Mary-Charlotte Young interview and music. (I kept her from swearing!) 1:59:09

2y ago1:59:09

1:59:09

Live Acoustic run through of the Honky Tonk Eyes upcoming release. Great interview. Great Music. Honky Tonk Eyes comes out July 29 on VINYL and CD (and digital totes obvs). Pre-Order yours from Curious Collections Vinyl Records & More !!!By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Tex Porter Live in the KZSM Studio! 1:58:18

2y ago1:58:18

1:58:18

Tex Porter plays some classics , some new tunes, and some surprises live in the KZSM studios.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Julie Nolen, long time Austin Troubador & Hispanic Stories Hour 2:00:15

2y ago2:00:15

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In studio performance from longtime Austin singer / songwriter Julie Nolen. Listen to her sometimes dark, but always honest, lyrics and music, in the second hour, Hispanic Stories. We talked to Jammie Torres about Texas Cojunto music, the awards his mom received as a pioneer Hispanic female singer, and his writing.…

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