Peter Rodman Goes Off Mondays, 10:00am–11:00am Peter Rodman Share Tweet Email < Back to schedule 10:00am, 5-29-2023 May 29, 2023~ PRGO 364: Paul Simon’s musical ruminations on life, death and creation (largely from his new album, ‘Seven Psalms’), augmented by dream-like soundbytes from his canon. A musical collage, if you will. Prepare…for psychedelia! 10:00am, 5-22-2023 May 22, 2023 ~ PRGO 363: Renowned Record Collector (& WXNA DJ) PAUL GLAVIN joins Peter for a full hour of riffing about ’60s ‘Garage Rock!’ Paul even brought a few 45’s to play, and this hour of spirited banter flies by! Gotta get him back on, soon! =) 10:00am, 5-15-2023 May 15, 2023 ~ PRGO362: Singers Vickie Carrico and Sheila Lawrence recount their journey from Kentucky origins to solo music careers–and an amazing run as professional “Background Vocalists” for Brenda Lee and others, which makes for a super-fun show! 10:00am, 5-8-2023 May 8, 2023 ~ PRGO 361: Diggin’ into Gordon Lightfoot’s surprising RANGE, as a songsmith–plus, ‘Bargain Bin Specials’ from Lee Michaels to Joey Dee; and a fortune cookie saying, for the ages! 10:00am, 5-1-2023 May 1, 2023 ~ PRGO 360: A worldwide EXCLUSIVE, as Nashville’s ‘VINYL KINGS’ do their first-ever group interview, highlighting the forthcoming ‘Big New Life’ album. It spurs an amazing conversation about MEN sharing their emotions, in song…and in life! 10:00am, 4-24-2023 April 24, 2023 ~ PRGO 359: It’s an array of unusually great (but mostly obscure) CD tracks, assembled from CD singles, bonus tracks, special mixes and imports. Listen…or else!!! 10:00am, 4-17-2023 April 17, 2023 ~ PRGO 358: An EXCLUSIVE new interview with ALICE HOWE & Freebo, in advance of the release of ‘CIRCUMSTANCE’…her new album, recorded in Muscle Shoals! They perform a few songs LIVE, including a brief tribute to Joan Baez! FUN!!! 10:00am, 4-10-2023 April 10, 2023 ~ Legendary Nashville Producer/Songwriter DON COOK takes us BEHIND THE SCENES, with stories about songwriters and how ‘The Biz’ really works, in Music City… 10:00am, 4-3-2023 April 3, 2023 ~ PRGO 356: It’s the long-overdue, richly deserved “INDICTMENT SPECIAL!” Turn off the news…and RELISH THE MOMENT, with songs that take on a new meaning–sorta like the word “President” did, a few years back! Turn it UP…LET’S PARTY!!! 10:00am, 3-27-2023 March 27, 2023 ~ PRGO 355: Here’s an hour of random soul, vintage rock, and glorious rants you’ll NEVER hear on commercial radio! Come visit with us for an hour…you’ll see. 10:00am, 3-20-2023 March 20, 2023 ~ PRGO 354: Nashville author TIM GHIANNI stops by to talk about his new book, ‘Pilgrims, Pickers, and Honky Tonk Heroes.’ The stories are many, and well told–from Jimi Hendrix to Slim Whitman–a jam-packed hour, of smashing vignettes! 10:00am, 3-13-2023 March 13, 2023 ~ PRGO353: This episode features musical “Comfort Food” in the form of USED albums–cheaply found in record stores all over Nashville! From Paul Simon to Curtis Mayfield, there’s something here for EVERYBODY! 10:00am, 3-6-2023 March 6, 2023 ~ PRGO 352: JODY NARDONE gave my *favorite* one-song LIVE performance in recent memory. YOU WILL HEAR the full (8 minute) CLASSIC, exactly as it happened, after a six-minute intro. Then, we hear Jody Nardone’s STORY. This is a good one! 10:00am, 2-27-2023 February 27, 2023 ~ PRGO 351: A very special visit from members of Nashville’s Rock/Rap legends: STONE DEEP! They’re back in the reMIX, after 25 years! Ronzo and DJ Kutt show up to deliver the goods. 10:00am, 2-20-2023 February 20, 2023 ~ PRGO 350! Wow, 350 episodes in 350 weeks!!! This morning we explore some of pop music’s QUiRKiER “love songs”–just 6 days after Valentine’s Day–as ‘Music for the POST-VALENTINEAN!’ Had a BLAST, puttin’ this one together..Enjoy! =) 10:00am, 2-13-2023 February 13, 2023 ~PRGO 349: The incredible story of how FRED VAIL ‘saved’ THE BEACH BOYS’ early tours; saw them write “The Warmth of The Sun” the night JFK was assassinated; and was welcomed into the Wilson family home–later to become their manager! 10:00am, 2-6-2023 February 6, 2023 ~ PRGO 348: Part ONE of a two-part career-spanning interview, with legendary BEACH BOYS associate FRED VAIL!!! Lots of great music and memories from his formative years, leading up to 1963…[TO BE CONTINUED!] 10:00am, 1-30-2023 January 30, 2023 ~ PRGO 347: Taking a week off from interviews to ‘clean the palate,’ Peter fishes out some used vinyl albums, rescued from the $3 and $4 bins. You might be surprised how much you missed these gems, once you hear ’em again!!! 10:00am, 1-23-2023 January 23, 2023 ~ PRGO346: Legendary fretless bass master, producer and singer-songwriter FREEBO brings us a FABULOUS new singer-songwriter, ALICE HOWE…straight from MUscle Shoals, where they’ve just recorded an album–and..they PLAYED LIVE for us! 10:00am, 1-16-2023 January 16, 2023 ~ PRGO 345: WXNA DJ & Vice President LESLIE HERMSDORFER stops by to shoot the breeze with Peter, about life in Nashville ‘then and now’ (she’s a native Nashvillian, and a music biz ‘lifer’), the state of music, and what’s next! 10:00am, 1-9-2023 January 9, 2023 ~ PRGO 344: A rare visit from Nashville guitar master (and renowned fine art painter!) TOM BRITT. Back stories, road stories, and musical insights…PLUS, he plays for us! 10:00am, 1-2-2023 January 2, 2023 ~ PRGO 343: Ahhhh…so a new calendar year makes ya THINK about things, eh? You’re not alone. It’s the one time of year we all ‘zoom out’ to catch a look at the Big Picture: Herewith, some songs to help you through the ‘deep dive!’ 10:00am, 12-26-2022 December 26, 2022 ~ PRGO 342: It’s our Annual BEATLES CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Lotsa unusual (almost never heard) oddities, including OUTTAKES from the already-rare Beatles Fan Club Christmas Messages, plus: Peter talks to Tiny Tim about his 1968 cameo! 10:00am, 12-19-2022 December 19, 2022 ~ PRGO341: Our Annual Christmas Special features…wait for it…an Exclusive Interview with…SANTA CLAUS! MIchael Supe Granda (Ozark Mountain Daredevils) gives advice to aspiring “Santas” out there; plus a few of Peter’s Xmas faves! 10:00am, 12-12-2022 December 12, 2022 ~ PRGO 340: “A Tribute: PETER COOPER” This morning, in his own words, Music City’s best writer tells his own story–from his origins to his heroes, and how it all happened…with both stories and songs. It’s happy, not sad! 10:00am, 12-5-2022 December 5, 2022 ~ PRGO 339: Whatta way to kick off our WXNA Membership Drive, with the conclusion of ‘The Long Lost CAROL KAYE Interview!’ I had no idea she’d played bass on one of Neil Young’s CLASSIC Buffalo Springfield tracks!!! 10:00am, 11-28-2022 November 28, 2022 ~ PRGO 338: ‘The LOST Carol Kaye Interview!’ (Part One)…a tape recorded 43 years ago, and only found recently. Peter (then 28!) asks about her years with the Wrecking Crew, and the memories (and hit songs) come flying out!!! 10:00am, 11-21-2022 November 21, 2022 ~ PRGO 337: Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer & music legend CHRIS HILLMAN recalls some key moments in his amazing career: From the Byrds to the Desert Rose Band, and beyond!!! (This one briefly crashed our website!!) 10:00am, 11-14-2022 November 14, 2022 ~ PRGO 336: This episode explores ‘Hidden Treasures’ from many artists you know–alternate takes/versions from Sinatra to Sting; the inspirations behind classic obscurities from Del Shannon, Bee Gees, Bread, and many more! 10:00am, 11-7-2022 November 7, 2022 ~ PRGO 335: Tennessee State Senator HEIDI CAMPBELL explains how neighborhood issues led to a life in public office. Peter and Heidi take a deep dive into the major ‘issues’ of the day, and some of their thoughts may surprise you! 10:00am, 10-31-2022 October 31, 2022 ~ PRGO 334: “WELCOME…to our veddy skeddy Halloween party!” This morning’s show is packed with spooky sounds from Andrew Gold, Dr. John, David Cassidy, Boris Karloff, Wolfman Jack, ‘Baby Jane’, J.D. Souther, Sam the Sham & MORE!!! 10:00am, 10-24-2022 October 24, 2022 ~ PRGO 333: It’s a WORLD PREMIERE of the brand-new duo, KAT MASLICH and TOM HAMPTON. We trace their individual careers, and get their first-ever LIVE radio performance, in a very special hour of acoustic music! 10:00am, 10-17-2022 October 17, 2022 ~ PRGO 332: This Monday Morning, a fond look back at how “slow dance” (doo wop) music was even more revolutionary than hip-shakin’ Elvis, back in the ’50s…plus, a newly uncovered scheme to confuse Davidson County voters. 10:00am, 10-10-2022 October 10, 2022 ~ PRGO 331: Peter has a sore THROAT…but in order to soothe it (and you!) he’s selected a number of whimsical moments and rare “deep” cuts, this morning…so join us, for some ‘DEEP THROAT!’ 10:00am, 10-3-2022 October 3, 2022 ~ PRGO 330: This morning we crack out some obscure vinyl, and delve into everything from ‘Baroque Rock’ to VOTING, to the Desert Rose Band! Tune in, just for FUN!!! 10:00am, 9-26-2022 September 26, 2022 ~ PRGO 329: Part TWO of our conversation with MICHAEL McCALL, of The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum! Here, we take a deeper dive into the ‘Western Edge’ exhibit, and offer a few suggestions for new “inductees!” 10:00am, 9-19-2022 September 19, 2022 ~ PRGO 328: In Part ONE of a two-part interview, the Country Music Hall Of Fame’s MICHAEL McCALL traces the origins of the museum’s trajectory toward greatness–and begins a preview of ‘Western Edge,’ their new three-year exhibit! 10:00am, 9-12-2022 September 12, 2022 ~ PRGO 327: Legendary Country Music Producer/Songwriter BUDDY CANNON (George Jones, Kenny Chesney) joins Peter for an hour of amazing songs and records (LOTSA Willie!) and some touching moments with his late Mom, Lyndell Rhodes. FUN! 10:00am, 9-5-2022 September 5, 2022 ~ PRGO326: Part Two of an AMAZING Love Story with Dee Moeller & Wayne Moss, in which it turns out *nothing* can keep them apart! Inspiring, risque, and hilarious…but when you get to the end of this hour, it’ll bring tears of joy. =) 10:00am, 8-29-2022 August 29, 2022 ~ PRGO325: Dee Moeller and Wayne Moss met back in 1960–she was a singer from Texas who’d opened for Elvis; he, the guitarist for Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman” and more; they dated, but never gave up on love! PART ONE of a TwoPart ROMANCE! 10:00am, 8-22-2022 August 22, 2022 ~ PRGO324: Cool Sounds for the Dog Days…it’s VINYL AIR-CONDITIONING!!! 10:00am, 8-15-2022 August 15, 2022 ~ PRGO323: “It’s a STRANGE WORLD, after all!” Being an ad hoc collection of songs I like (and insights thereto), coupled with a few secrets about the Traveling Wilburys, the Threetles, and more! BONUS: Can you find the MC5 reference? 10:00am, 8-8-2022 August 8, 2022 ~ PRGO 322: This show is dedicated to Warner Bros/Reprise Records, and its culture as built by ‘Chairman Mo’ Ostin, who recently died at 95. ‘A Boomer’s Story: How Warner/Reprise Changed EVERYTHING’ is our tribute to him. 10:00am, 8-1-2022 August 1, 2022 ~ PRGO321: Fretless bass guitar legend STANLEY SHELDON joins us! He’s best known for working with two of rock’s greatest guitar players: PETER FRAMPTON (on ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’) and TOMMY BOLIN. Lotsa great stories & music here! 10:00am, 7-25-2022 July 25, 2022 ~ PRGO320: Steel guitar legend DAN DUGMORE is back, for ‘Part TWO’ of a career-spanning interview, reviewing his time with Warren Zevon, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Karla Bonoff, and more!!! 10:00am, 7-18-2022 July 18, 2022 ~ PRGO 319: California pedal steel/electric guitar LEGEND Dan Dugmore joins us, for Part ONE of a two-part, career-spanning interview. He played in both Linda Ronstadt & James Taylor’s bands, during the ’70s and ’80s peak years & MORE! 10:00am, 7-11-2022 July 11, 2022 ~ PRGO 318: Western Music’s “Songwriter Of The Year” DAN McCORISON stops by, to share stories and play songs with his ol’ friend PR. This show is not to be missed! 10:00am, 7-4-2022 July 4, 2022 ~ PRGO 317: Here it is…our Annual 4th of July Special! (And this year, it falls on our Monday time slot!) This episode pulls no punches: It’s an IMPERFECT union, and these songs and news clips tell the tale about ‘Murca, circa 2022.’ 10:00am, 6-27-2022 June 27, 2022 ~ PRGO 316: A brand new (and quite rare) TANDEM interview, with GARY NICHOLSON & DELBERT McCLINTON, celebrating his new ‘Outdated Emotion’ album, but tracing back their creative relationship down through the years, from the very beginning!
