PROGRAMS


 

6 Degrees of FM

Host Nick Pardo explores and celebrates stories of musical connections, in which every song played is connected to the previous one through a shared performer, writer, interpolation, cover, sample or something similar. Connecting the dots across genres and eras.

Alternate Mondays, 8:00-10:00pm

 
The 8:01

The WIOX Morning
with Kent Garrett

Regional focus TRUE NEWS, local weather, and interviews with a diverse array of luminaries.

Weekdays, 7:00-9:00am

 

A Jet Age Sound

It’s the Age of Aquarius in Analog. Rock and roll veteran and founding poet of the Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe Merideth K G and vinyl collector, writer, and teacher, the Reverend Ike bring you a mix of the best music of a generation and beyond.

Saturdays, 10:00pm-Midnight

 

All That Gumbo

Join Susan Shaw and Allen Vella for the spicy sounds of New Orleans!

Fridays, 4:00-6:00pm

 

The Andy Cahill Show

Andy Cahill shares her passion for singers. She laughs, she cries, she sings, she displays a lovely streak of sarcasm.

Sundays, Noon-2:00pm

 

B-sides & Rarities

Host Mike B. plays songs that you may or may not know, songs that are rarely played anymore, and version of songs you know that you make have never heard. Give a listen!

Sundays, 9:00am-Noon

 

Booster

Andrew Williams brings you a show based on business and beats, mixing classy pop and dance music with interviews with the people leading Roxbury's rebirth.

Alternate Thursdays, 10:00am-Noon

 

Brown Sounds

Join hosts Nick B. and Mike W. as they explore the lo-frequency, lo-fi, weird, brown noise of the band, Ween, digging deep into their repertoire — among other brown sounds.

Alternate Mondays, 8:00-10:00pm

 

Capt. Trips

Stan Bullock’s tribute to live jam bands, especially rare live Grateful Dead. Tune in, turn it up, get into it!

Sundays, 7:00-10:00pm

 

Catskill Mountain Dreamer

Birth and rebirth doula, Nell Tomassen Reboh, explores the reality we collectively and individually participate in, created by the quality of our thoughts and actions. Enjoy nuanced discussions and eclectic music.

Alternate Thursdays, 1:00-2:00pm

 

Catskills Classics

Host Frank Canavan plays classical music with cultural and historical commentary.

Thursdays, 4:00-6:00pm

 

Catskills Commerce

Join Ray Pucci for an up close and personal look at the Catskill Region’s economic vibrancy. Tune in and cash in!

Alternate Fridays, 1:00-2:00pm

 

Catskills Folk

Folklorist Ginny Scheer presents Catskills traditions and histories, folklore and fiddlers, and square dancing calls.

Alternate Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

 

Catskills Standards

Host Frank Canavan shares the songs and artists from the Great American Songbook.

Alternate Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00pm

 

Democracy Now!

Hosted by Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! is one of the few independent news programs in the world. Award winning, fact-based reporting that uncovers the unjust and advocates for just democracy. The Catskills get a worldly perspective.

Weekdays, 12:00-1:00pm

 

The Doo-Wop Shop

Join host Gary Falk as he opens up the Doo-Wop Shop, a weekly listen to the hits of the Golden Age of Doo-Wop (roughly 1955-1962). Explore the music, dig into musical and cultural influences, and sing along!

Alternate Tuesdays, 10:00am-Noon

 

The Empower Hour

Motivational Speaker Don Wycoff leads listeners on a journey designed to inspire and empower positive life changes.

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Alternate Fridays, 1:00-2:00pm

 

Even The Score

Movie maven, Carol Schwartz, presents music from movies and television shows – theme songs, film scores, award-winners. A must for movie buffs.

Alternate Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

 

The Farm Hour

Ellen Wong, Madalyn Warren, and Erwin Karl love farming – the climate, the seasons, the soil. All aspects of agriculture are discussed, from farm to table.

Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm

 

Femme Central

Join Marilu Corwin in celebrating the diversity of women and femmes in music, in a variety of genres!

Alternate Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00pm

 

First Voices Radio

Host Toikasin Ghosthorse explores global topics and issues of critical importance to the preservation and protection of Mother Earth, presented in the voices and from the perspective of the original peoples of the world.

Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00pm

 

Folk Odyssey

Jack Dugan relives his days as a folk DJ at WHRB in Cambridge! Folk, traditional, and contemporary, with a bit of blues, country, and American roots music mixed in.

Sundays, 2:00-5:00pm

 

From The Forest

Ryan Trapani and John MacNaught from the Catskill Forest Association discuss trees, logging, wood, maple syrup, nuts, and berries of our local forests.

Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm

 

Gender Blender

Join Salem as he journeys into the overlooked, under-booked, and fabulous! Get lost in tunes and audio art from the queer community, with a special focus on local and independent artists.

Alternate Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00pm

 

Graffiti Dog Super Art Now

Stay up late and draw along with graffiti artist Peter Mayer. Tap your creative yen and express yourself.

Mondays, 10:00pm-Midnight

 

HealthCetera in the Catskills

Diana Mason, PhD., RN, explores the impact of local, state, and national health and social issues on the communities in the Catskills region.

Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00pm

 

In Goth We Trust

Chelsea Goodwin hosts a lovely, bittersweet mix of music, interviews, and pop culture culled from the dark side of the popular arts. Undead!

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00pm-Midnight

 

It’s All Music

Host John Sturman plays an eclectic mix of rock and roll from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and beyond. Blues, rock, jam bands, prog rock, funk, and British Invasion, from Adam and the Ants to ZZ Top.

Fridays, 9:00pm-midnight
Saturdays, 6:00-8:00pm

 

JimBob’s Jukebox

Host Jim Pesce spins records from his vast collection of 45s – tunes from the ‘50s through the ‘90s.

Sundays, 5:00-7:00pm

 

Little Delaware Jamboree

John Madeo (rhymes with “radio”) plays country rock, roots music, and Americana. Willie, Waylon, and all three Hanks!

Alternate Thursdays, 10:00am-Noon

 

Mark Birman Sports

When it comes to sports, Mark can argue with anyone – even himself! Opinions on the teams, owners, players, and coaches.

Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm

 

Mark Birman Today

Politics, national issues of the day, commentary, and local personalities.

Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00am

 

Monday Morning Music

Monday Morning Music is a joyous exploration of the music of the last 60 years. Host Dan O'Connell dips into Jazz/Ambient/House/Rock n Roll/Pop and other sounds that can't be defined, along with commentary about the news of the day.

Mondays, 10:00am-Noon

 

Music Matters

A show that combines music of the times with matters of the day. Joyce Saint George ties thematic tunes from different decades while discussing current, local, state, and national news.

Fridays, 10:00am-Noon

 

One Hour, One Artist

Bob Stewart explores the music of one artist…for an hour. In depth, indeed.

Alternate Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00pm

 

Open Eye Playtime

Alternate Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00pm

 

Planet Poet – Words In Space

Join Sharon for conversations with poets from the Catskills, the Hudson Valley, NYC, and around the USA. Listen to poets read their work. Let poetry into your head. It’s fun!

Alternate Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00pm

 

Pop-Up

Mike and Sheleigah play rock, folk, jazz, pop, covers, musical birthdays, thematic sets, historical nuggets, all with an ear toward the art of the segue.

Wednesdays, 10:00am-Noon
Saturdays, 2:00-4:00pm

 

Pure Country

Alan Reynolds spins all styles and varieties of country and western music, from the 1920s, through the 1960s, even some more recent songs, but only if they reflect the sound of pure country.

Saturdays, 4:00-6:00pm

 

The Quarry

Explore the depths of rock with Paul Campbell, from Carnaby Street to St. Marks Place, from Haight Ashbury to Bethel Woods, from Hamburg to Kingston. Dig it! It’ll be a blast!

Alternate Saturdays, 8:00-10:00pm

 

The Rabbit Hole

Carol Seitz takes you through unexpected musical corridors with her eclectic musical tastes. Fantasmagoric!

Alternate Tuesdays, 10:00am-Noon

 

Radio Truck Stop

Pure Country curator and cross-country trucker, Alan Reynolds, takes you on a virtual 18-wheel tour of truck stops across the USA. Traffic and weather reports, where to get the best grub, and classic country music.

Sundays, 10:00pm-Midnight

 

Ramblin’

Eric Rosen takes you on a ramble through jazz history from Jelly Roll Morton to Sun Ra and then some with an emphasis on live performance.

Alternate Thursdays, 2:00-4:00pm

 

Reel Irish

Join host Tom Wadsworth for a celebration of traditional Irish music—the music the Irish dance to in kitchens and at crossroads, and in halls both secular and sacred.

Alternate Saturdays, 10:00am-Noon

 

Rhythm & Silence

Join Gray for two hours of toe-tappin' beats and rhythms from all over the globe--focusing on Funk, Afrobeat, Reggae, Latin, and whatever else the cat drags in.

Alternate Saturdays, Noon-2:00pm

 

RockSteady

Host Cary Goodman explores the musical genre which gave birth to Reggae. RockSteady is a combination of Ska, R&B and Rock and Roll. The RockSteady radio show is dedicated to introducing this unique musical flavor. So kick back and ease into the rhythms.

Alternate Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00pm

 

Rumba Therapy

Kick off the weekend with host Mario Murillo, as he presents contemporary, folkloric, fusion, and classic Latin music. Afro-Cuban rhythms. Pan-Caribbean dance tunes. Colombian cumbia and bullerengue. NY salsa!

Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm

 

Seekers & Finders

Host Gary Falk speaks with spiritual seekers about their experiences along the path to greater awareness, inner peace, and satisfaction.

Alternate Mondays, 1:00-2:00pm

Sisco Kid Late Night

The Sisco Kid explores some fun musical themes and even spins some karaoke tunes so you can sing right at home! Plus, guests talking about their life experiences and the music they love.

Tuesdays, 8:00-Midnight

 

Smokin’ Saturday

Nicole brings you all manner of classic rock legends and other types of goodness – reggae, funk, soul, indie, oldies, punk – by theme.

Alternate Saturdays, 8:00-10:00pm

 

Some of My Best Friends are the Blues

Some of Bob Stewart’s best friends are the jump blues, piano blues, acoustic, and electric blues. Bob’s got lots of friends…

Alternate Saturdays, 10:00am-Noon

 

Something Old, Something Blue

Nicole digs into her vast collection of classic blues and classic blues rock. Have a good moan!

Wednesdays, 8:00-10:00pm

 

Spiritual Solutions

Join artist, poet, yoga instructor, and spiritual explorer, Bill Duke, as he uncovers the paths to a serene, productive life in the mountains.

Alternate Mondays, 1:00-2:00pm

 

Surface Noise

Rick Neblung likes Rock and Roll…and not much else. He plays two hours of it every other Tuesday evening. Rock is dead. Long live Rock!

More than “surface” deep. Karen Neblung shares an eclectic spectrum of music. Take a deep dive!

Alternate Thursdays, 8:00-10:00pm

 

Talk of the Town

May the Schwartz be with you (Arnie Schwartz, that is) for a conversation with local leaders and educators in the Catskills. Learn what’s happening – straight from the horse’s mouth.

Alternate Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm

 

Thinky Feely

Host George Graham explores sound art and the avant garde music from the last 100 years of recorded music. Think. Feel. Enjoy!

Fridays, 2:00-4:00pm

 

This Week On Repeat

Host Mary Skinner shares the songs she has on repeat in her playlists on any given week, with a focus on alternative music, helping listeners discover new music and musicians.

Alternate Saturdays, Noon-2:00pm

 

Through The Looking Glass

Dennison presents a news and music magazine hour focused on current issues and events from the past, through a lens of exploration and investigation.

Mondays, 9:00-10:00am

 

Tip Off!

Hall of Fame coach and legendary educator, John Bernhardt, covers sports – from local to professional – and introduces you to the people behind the scores. A most unique sports radio show!

Fridays, 9:00-10:00am

 

Tuning Fork FM

Hosts Emily Marie Harris and John Dileva-Halpern present a cultural variety show, featuring live interviews, historic anecdotes, comedy, music, meditation, satire, and cultural activism, focused on change and creativity.

Alternate Thursdays, 1:00-2:00pm

 

Unidos por las Montanas

Host Raul Silva Rosas discusses relevant social issues with music and guests. ¿Habla Español?

Saturdays, 8:00-10:00am

 

Various Voices

Rosina Montana explores sopranos to basses, solos to grand operatic chorales.

Alternate Thursdays, 2:00-4:00pm

 

WE-OX Comedy Hour

Glen presents comedians from the past, such as Lily Tomlin, the Smothers Brothers, and Bob Newhart, as well as present day comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, and Ellen Degeneres. All are here to make Glen’s day, and yours, a little brighter. Humor therapy for all!

Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00am

 

Wednesday Afternoon Music

Wednesday Afternoon Music is a joyous exploration of the music of the last 60 years. Host Dan O'Connell dips into Jazz/Ambient/House/Rock n Roll/Pop and other sounds that can't be defined, along with commentary about the news of the day.

Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00pm

 

Wingin’ It

Expect the Unexpected . . . Harry shares music from Ravel to Rock & performs his own songs LIVE on radio! Elizabeth joins him with her thoughtful and humorous radio column EJ’s Corner.

Alternate Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm