How she paved the way for Taylor Swift. Featuring Sarah singing live in Robert's living room. Interview with former KPRi Program Director Haley Jones. And our first interview with Sarah conducted by morning show host Mike Dale.
8 Oct 2024
15 – Jack Johnson
His music strikes a mellow chord. Four # 1 selling albums, sold-out tours, and even a performance for the Dalai Lama. He’s an award-winning film maker who told me how his cinema experience helped him write lyrics for one of his most loved songs.
@jackjohnson
25 Sept 2024
14 - Steve Martin & Edie Brickell
Comedian Steve Martin and singer-songwriter Edie Brickell join Robert to discuss Bright Star, the musical they co-wrote. Then we hear Edie with guitar maestro Charlie Sexton in a three-song live set and interview from the studios of San Diego’s 102.1 KPRi. (ROBERT: "...a musical jewel!")
@stevemartinreally, @ebnewbohemians
17 Sept 2024
13 - May Day Means Emergency: 1971 Viet Nam War protests vs January 6th Insurrection
Robert John Hughes revisits his radio documentary on the massive Vietnam War protests in DC in May 1971. How those much larger events compare to the January 6th Capitol riot 50 years later.
10 Sept 2024
Songs for a King
How John Hiatt wrote a song about Elvis ("The King") that became the title track of an Eric Clapton album featuring "the King of the Blues" BB King. It only took 17 years. Episode features interview and live performance by Hiatt and slide guitar whiz Sonny Landreth, as well as a Robert's backstage visit with BB King.
2 Sept 2024
12 - Henry Diltz: Rock Photographer
You may not know his name, but chances are good he took the cover photo of more than one of your favorite rock albums.
25 Aug 2024
MRB 11 - Season 2 preview; Season 1 recap
We preview the first episode in our brand new Season 2. Plus, audience insights and highlights from the most loved episodes in Season 1.
19 Jan 2024
Episode 10 - An English Gentleman - Sting
This is is one of my favorite interviews of all time and it's because of the easy going humanity of my special guest - the founder and lead singer of the Police. We met October 24, 1999 in San Diego. And he taught me a lesson in leadership.
6 Jan 2024
Episode # 9 - Bruce Cockburn - Happy New Year
When you break out an acoustic guitar and put it in the hands of a master, something magical happens. And so it was in August of 1999 when Bruce Cockburn visited KXST for a live interview and performance on our morning show.
24 Dec 2023
Episode # 8 - Eagles and Byrds - Together
Hear what happens when an original Eagle and a founder of the Byrds visit Robert's studio for a live performance and interview. They talk about squirrels, nuts, and Gram Parsons.
17 Dec 2023
Episode # 7 - Talking Heads with David Byrne
2023 saw the re-release of "Stop Making Sense," the classic Talking Heads concert movie by Jonathan Demme. Travel back with me with me to a time when David and I met on a street corner in downtown San Diego.
12 Dec 2023
EPISODE # 6 - Part Two - The Making of KPRi Live Tracks
How a tiny, locally-owned, independent San Diego radio station entered the record business with the help of some major musical artists. KPRi Early Morning Show host Madison joins Robert John Hughes for a behind the scenes listen to Part Two of the radio special The Making of KPRi Live Tracks - Vol. 1.
PROGRAM NOTE: Tidy mind? Like things in order? Listen to part 1 (Episode 5) first. You know who you are!
4 Dec 2023
EPISODE # 5 - KPRi Live Tracks Vol. 1
How a start-up independent rock radio station entered the business of recorded music with some of the biggest adult rock artists of that time.
26 Nov 2023
Episode # 4 - Jason Mraz - A rocket about to launch
On Monday October 14, 2002, Jason Mraz made his way to KPRi Studio i (my garage). He was 25. The next day, Elektra released his first major label album, and his career was launched. In this episode, you'll hear Jason deliver live performances of three songs and learn about the influences that shaped him as a singer-songwriter, performer, philanthropist, and cool human.
19 Nov 2023
EPISODE # 3 - Magic in the Music
The story behind the Federal Communications Commission's 1971 attempt to ban the airplay of songs with drug lyrics. You know: songs like "Puff The Magic Dragon," "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," and "I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends."
12 Nov 2023
EPISODE # 2 - Jesse Colin Young - "Get Together"
June 25, 2003, Jesse Colin Young visits KPRi, San Diego, bringing a song that continues to resonates throughout the ages.
3 Nov 2023
Magic Radio Box - Season 1 - Episode 1
Welcome to Magic RadioBox - Radio memories from the personal collection of Robert John Hughes.
In this premiere episode, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the renowned San Diego singer-songwriter team Berkley Hart by recalling their May 10, 2001 appearance on "Sets Without a Net" on San Diego radio station "SETS 102" - 102.1 KXST.
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