Episodes

  • Culture Crawl 1106 “He Called Everyone Daddy-o”

    Culture Crawl 1106 “He Called Everyone Daddy-o”
    Aug 14 2025
    It’s blues week at KCCK’s third Jazz Under the Stars concert of the season and joining Dennis in the studio are musicians Dan Johnson, Kevin Burt, and Griffin Shroyer. Griffin’s young artists group, 10th Street Rapids, kicks things off and a massive Kings of ‘da Blues jam session will follow. It’s also the annual KCCK …

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    16 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1105 “What A Strange Ballet”

    Culture Crawl 1105 “What A Strange Ballet”
    Aug 13 2025
    Today on the Culture Crawl two longtime friends of the station are in the studio ahead of the upcoming album release of Carol Montag’s “Strange Ballet.” Carol and Dan Towey, the studio engineer for the album, share insights into this multi-year project inspired by the events of the devastating Derecho that struck the Cedar Rapids …

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    15 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1104 “And Then I Saw Him In A Marvel Movie”

    Culture Crawl 1104 “And Then I Saw Him In A Marvel Movie”
    Aug 11 2025
    Josh Sazon returns to the station as the Iowa City Community Theatre gets ready for opening night of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park.” The play’s two leads, Melissa Kaska (Corie) and Ethan Rogers (Paul) join Josh to talk about this classic, witty production. Performances at The James Theater, August 22-23 and 29-30 at 7:30pm, …

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    10 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1102 “Salsafied”

    Culture Crawl 1102 “Salsafied”
    Aug 6 2025
    The next installment of Natural Talent Music’s “One World Fest” concert series featuring Paa Kow (Afro-Fusion) and Parranderos Latin Combo is coming up Sat, Aug 9, 7:30pm at The James Theater. Calling in over zoom is Natural Talent Music’s Creighton Gaynor and Parranderos percussionist, Ryan Mullin. For tickets visit thejamesic.com. For more info visit naturaltalentmusic.com …

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    12 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1103 “Horns Hitting and Kicking Behind You”

    Culture Crawl 1103 “Horns Hitting and Kicking Behind You”
    Aug 6 2025
    The second week of KCCK’s 50th Anniversary Jazz Under the Stars concerts is upon us with “Funk Legends,” a double header concert featuring Funk Daddies and Funk Stop. Musicians Ken Duncan (Funk Daddies), John Reasoner (Funk Daddies/Funk Stop), and Bob Manson (Funk Stop) are in the studio to talk everything Funk before taking the stage. …

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    11 mins