Best KOPN fm Podcasts (2025)

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Brian J 1:58:14

6d ago1:58:14

1:58:14

A cool phone interview with the talented Brian J (Formerly Bummy) and debuted a few of his new songs. Plus a couple from Kind Kurt and Dylan McCord.By Mike Hagan

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The Lemon Settlement 1:54:45

20d ago1:54:45

1:54:45

Live remote from LVX Lounge. An outstanding live performance from The Lemon Settlement along with a few songs from Dylan McCord, Drew Baxter, The Daves and Kind Kurt.By Mike Hagan

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The Ex-Gentlemen 1:54:09

27d ago1:54:09

1:54:09

The Ex-Gentlemen joined us for some live surf rock and wild stories...then a very interesting phone conversation with Tunestr founder, Open Mike (yes, you read that correctly)...then we closed the show out with a couple from Dylan McCord.By Mike Hagan

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Various Artists 1:55:21

1M ago1:55:21

1:55:21

A few of the guys from Foxteeth came by to start the show and we played a couple of tracks from the band. Then we visited with Bailey Johns of Pink Street Management and hear a few tracks from bands she represents: The Odyssey, Modeling and Stepmom. Rocket Kirchner came by and we played a few tracks from his latest and we finished the show off with…

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Andrew Ryan...Level and the Square 1:53:53

2M ago1:53:53

1:53:53

Really fun show with my good friend, Andrew Ryan. Andrew was joined by his friend Nicholas Piscitello, AKA, Level and the Square, and they both played some fantastic acoustic songs for us. Then we heard a couple from Dylan McCord and rocked out with C-Lark on a metal guitar set. Fun and funny show.By Mike Hagan

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New Years with The Aina Cook Band 1:56:19

2M ago1:56:19

1:56:19

Our annual New Year's Special featuring a wonderful live performance from the Aina Cook Band. Plus more live music from Zawata, Billy Haring, Adam Wilson and Bud McDonald of Provoke the Colossus.By Mike Hagan

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Outermind 1:54:49

2M ago1:54:49

1:54:49

Really fun show with Outermind performing live in the big room. Plus a visit from Crooked Fix, a couple of guys from the Banastre Tarleton Band dropped by to say hi. Dylan and Forrest from Zawata also played a few nice ones for us.By Mike Hagan

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Various Artists 1:57:00

3M ago1:57:00

1:57:00

Super fun show with live performances from our own Kind Kurt, Justin Hickerson and Dylan McCord. Plus phone interviews with Hallam George and Dylan Lewis and a couple songs from both of them. Also a call from our good friend Tavair Dominque.By Mike Hagan

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Tavair Dominque 2:00:15

3M ago2:00:15

2:00:15

Outstanding performances in the studio from Tavair Dominque, The January Lanterns, Hardy But Hardly, Adam Wilson and Dylan McCord. Plus a phone visit with Lawrence, KS psychedelic advocate, Ian Cook and a visit with Tony Lotven. Justin came by to hang with us too. Super fun show.By Mike Hagan

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Live Remote: Elephant Foot...Zawata...Kind Kurt 1:59:54

3M ago1:59:54

1:59:54

Live remote from LVX Lounge with music from Elephant Foot, Kind Kurt and Zawata. Awesome.By Mike Hagan

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Diddy Wah Daddys 1:55:31

4M ago1:55:31

1:55:31

Supercool show with live music form the Diddy Wah Daddys. Plus a visit and new music from Billy Herring and a couple nice ones from Zawata.By Mike Hagan

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Tampsen 1:50:53

4M ago1:50:53

1:50:53

Fun show with live music in the studio from Chase Thompson, aka, Tampsen. Plus a visit from Dave and Max Angle and a KOPN pledge drive.By Mike Hagan

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Telepathy Club 1:57:33

4M ago1:57:33

1:57:33

Crazy fun show with awesome rock and roll from Telepathy Club. Plus visits from John Randall, Justin Hickerson and Nathan James.By Mike Hagan

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DJ Sunbear 1:51:22

5M ago1:51:22

1:51:22

Very cool show with an awesome live performance from Ryan Sellers, AKA, DJ Sunbear.By Mike Hagan

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Drew Baxter...Downtown Poetry Club 1:58:42

5M ago1:58:42

1:58:42

Fantastic show with an amazing live performance from Drew Baxter. Plus a bunch of wonderful poems recited by Ann Wright, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick and Don Jourdon. We also had a visit from the STL band, Soft Crisis and played a couple of theirs.By Mike Hagan

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Buds, Blues and BBQ Artists 1:55:46

6M ago1:55:46

1:55:46

Special show featuring music from bands performing at the Inaugural Buds, Blues and BBQ Festival. Includes music from Cedar County Cobras, Foxteeth, Ruby Lane, Zawata, Bad Names, Blake Gardner, Down Side Up, Buddha Blue, The Daves and The Flood Brothers.By Mike Hagan

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Highway Demon 1:57:43

6M ago1:57:43

1:57:43

Incredible show with an amazing live performance from Highway Demon and a fun little crowd. We also visited with Jeff Bassinson about the MO Jazz Festival coming up on September 7th at Rose park. Plus a song from Zawata and a visit from Justin Hickerson and Josh (Wright) Wrong of Foxteeth and Bud McDonald of Provoke the Colossus.…

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Thad Requet 1:54:35

6M ago1:54:35

1:54:35

Real cool show with live music in the studio from Thad Requet and Scott Donegan. We also played some recorded material and had an interesting conversation, including a bunch of tech talk. Great to have Memphis Chris back after a short break.By Mike Hagan

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Various Artists 1:58:27

7M ago1:58:27

1:58:27

Supercool show with live performances from Zawata, Ken Baker, Nathan James and Robbie Burt. Plus a phone conversation and a couple songs from Austin born Nashville artist, Danny Schmidt. A couple of debuts, a visit from King Theodore Records and a bunch of great songs from a few of our most talented local artists. Love.…

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Oklahoma Avenue 1:54:08

7M ago1:54:08

1:54:08

Real fun show with a great live performance from Oklahoma Avenue. We also heard new music and a phone conversation with Tulsa, Oklahoma's The Odyssey and Columbia's own Hallam George. Plus a visit from Justin Hickerson and the amazing poetry of Jason Frost.By Mike Hagan

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Austin Jones...Missile Kids...Zawata 1:54:55

7M ago1:54:55

1:54:55

Our first ever live remote was a total blast as we broadcast from King Theodore Records and presented live music from Missile Kids, Austin Jones and Zawata. Great music and a bunch of fun stuff in between. Our broadcast was part of a larger, all day event including more music from Kyren Penrose, Laika, Highway Demon and The Park. Big shout out to t…

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Robbie Burt 1:49:02

8M ago1:49:02

1:49:02

Super fun show joined in the studio by Robbie Burtelow AKA Robbie Burt. Outstanding young country/americana artist from the St. Louis area. We chat and play some songs from his 2023 EP, then Robbie did a few in the studio for us, including a debut called "God's Time". Plus a visit from Jesse - King Theodore Records.…

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Adam Wilson...Bummy...Justin Hickerson 1:53:52

8M ago1:53:52

1:53:52

The remarkably talented Adam Wilson back in the studio after a long hiatus. Well worth the wait. We got a few from Adam, played a couple new ones from Bummy and Justin closed the show with a few of his own wonderful songs. Fun show.By Mike Hagan

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Down Side Up 1:53:31

8M ago1:53:31

1:53:31

Outstanding live performance from Jefferson City rockers, Down Side Up. I mean killer. Plus a visit from Hooten Hallers vocalist and guitarist, John Randall and our good friend, Justin Hickerson. Huge thank you to Dylan McCord for his sound magic.By Mike Hagan

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Jeff Arrigo 1:55:41

8M ago1:55:41

1:55:41

Pledge drive show with live performances from Jeff Arrigo and Noah Spaeder, AKA The Jeff and Noah Collective. Plus new music from Rocket Kirchner and Secular Era.By Mike Hagan

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Various Artists 1:56:12

9M ago1:56:12

1:56:12

Fun show with music from John Galbraith, The Tri-County Liquidators, Telepathy Club, Jeff Arrigo, Rae Fitzgerald and our own Kind Kurt.By Mike Hagan

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Zawata 1:54:54

9M ago1:54:54

1:54:54

Crazy cool show with live music from Zawata in the big room and John Galbraith in studio. Plus visits from Footlong Cowboy, Nathan James, Ruby Lane drummer, Big Mike Wambua, Adrienne and Sam from Cafe Berlin and Jesse from King Theodore Records. Fun and funny show.By Mike Hagan

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The Park 1:55:01

9M ago1:55:01

1:55:01

Rockin' show with an outstanding performance by The Park. We also had music in the studio from Drew Baxter and Alex Fincher, Dick Johnson and Dylan McCord. Awesome music from everyone. Oh, and Compass Columbia's Tony Lotven stopped by, too!!!By Mike Hagan

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Rich Westmill and the Leghounds 1:53:02

10M ago1:53:02

1:53:02

Had a blast with the Jeff, Nate and Andy, AKA, Rich Westmill and the Leghounds. Great live performance and a fun conversation. Plus a visit from Daniel Harkins, a professional mycologist and friend from KC who owns and operates Cultured Cultures. We talk shrooms for a few minutes.By Mike Hagan

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Daniel Elixir...John Heller 1:55:51

10M ago1:55:51

1:55:51

A couple of fun in studio performances from The Hanukah Jones Band's John Heller and St. Louis singer/songwriter Daniel Elixir. Plus a visit from the guys from Provoke the Colossus, new music from Secular Era and a chat with Jesse from King Theodore Records.By Mike Hagan

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Backwater 1:55:56

10M ago1:55:56

1:55:56

Real fun show with live music from Backwater. Tilden Sullins also stopped by and shared a new song with us. Plus a live one from Sam D'Agostino and a lovely poem from Ann Wright. We all celebrated 4/20 in style.By Mike Hagan

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Dream Squeeze, John Randall, Kurt and Memphis 1:54:46

11M ago1:54:46

1:54:46

Fun show with the guys from Dream Squeeze who stopped by to share music from their new album, Behave around the Beehive. Plus John Randall from The Hooten Hallers stopped in to chat a little and play a couple songs. Kurt and Memphis also played one of Kurt's originals. And your phone calls.By Mike Hagan

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Lucky 1:55:01

11M ago1:55:01

1:55:01

Amazing show with an incredible live performance by Jefferson City, Missouri's, Lucky. Plus visits and songs from Hardy But Hardly, Adventure Hat, The Soul Mama (aka Justin Hickerson) and couple of the guys from Backwater. English Brown's Dick Johnson and Mani Pedi guitarist, Luke Sabath also stopped by to say hi. We all had a fantastic time.…

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Pledge Drive Party 1:56:14

11M ago1:56:14

1:56:14

Real fun show with a bunch of friends stopping by to say hi, play some songs and help raise $$$ for KOPN. Live performances from The Daves (Angle and Dearnley), Bad Names front man - Ben Hinkebein, New Moon's Max Angle, Justin Hickerson, Kurt and Memphis...Plus the guys from from Hang Your Hate dropped by to debut their new single, Sharp Pains.…

1
Hardy But Hardly 1:53:37

1y ago1:53:37

1:53:37

Wonderful show with live music from Nathan James, aka, Hardy But Hardly. We also had visits from Nic Danger and J. Artiz, Ryan Sellers, aka, DJ Sunbear, Blake Gardner, Jeremy Jones and Justin Hickerson.By Mike Hagan

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Ty Toomsen and The Twang City Smokers 1:44:20

1y ago1:44:20

1:44:20

Super fun show with a tremendous performance from Ty Toomsen and his band. We made a party out of it as The Stoplight Flyers joined us as well as Nathan James, John Randall, Andy Rehm, Justin Hickerson and a slew of other folks. You'll notice Memphis Chris and his killer harmonica helping Kurt out with the OMR theme music.…

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Secular Era 1:52:30

1y ago1:52:30

1:52:30

Cool live performance from the Kirksville, Missouri band, Secular Era. Plus a visit and a couple songs in the studio from good friends John Randall and Justin Hickerson.By Mike Hagan

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Tilden Sullins 1:59:13

1y ago1:59:13

1:59:13

Very cool show with music from Tilden Sullins and Sam Quilty. Plus a visit from Mickey Jamieson, Hallam George and Elias Finn and a cool phone interview with Chris from the amazing Nashville duo, Volk. Tilden on SoundcloudBy Mike Hagan

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OMR New Years Special 1:53:13

1y ago1:53:13

1:53:13

Amazing show featuring live performances and visits from Dick Johnson, Dave Angle, Justin Hickerson, Dylan McCord, Ty Toomsen, Nathan James, Paul Meyer, Kind Kurt and Memphis Chris, Lou Nevins, Luke Sabath, Travis Feutz and the guys from Don't Mind Dyin'. Just a total blast.By Mike Hagan

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A Bummy Christmas 1:54:39

1y ago1:54:39

1:54:39

Awesome Christmas party with live music from Bummy and Tommy Willow. Plus visits from Brock Johnson, John Galbraith and the guys from Provoke the Colossus.By Mike Hagan

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The Stoplight Flyers...The Rolling Stops 1:56:30

1y ago1:56:30

1:56:30

Nice live performances and a cool conversation from The Stoplight Flyers and The Rolling Stops.By Mike Hagan

1
Naked Basement 1:53:49

1y ago1:53:49

1:53:49

Great live performance from Naked Basement. Plus a visit from Tony Lotven, Justin Hickerson and Tim Carey talking about the upcoming Last Waltz show at The Blue Note.By Mike Hagan

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The Banastre Tarleton Band...Rocket Kirchner 1:52:37

1+ y ago1:52:37

1:52:37

Fun show with new music from Rocket Kirchner and a great live performance from The Banastre Tarleton Band.By Mike Hagan

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OMR Halloween Special 1:56:32

1+ y ago1:56:32

1:56:32

Just a good old Halloween party on the radio with wonderful in-studio performances by Dave Angle, Nathan James, Kind Kurt & Memphis Chris, Justin Hickerson and Bud from Provoke The Colossus. Too much fun.By Mike Hagan

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Columbia Experimental Music Festival...Kyren Penrose 1:57:53

1+ y ago1:57:53

1:57:53

Matthew Crooke of Dismal Niche joins us for a cool talk about the upcoming Columbia Experimental Music Festival. We feature a bunch of artists who will be performing at the festival being held November 2-5. Plus a visit from Kyren Penrose and a couple nice songs from him.By Mike Hagan

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The Huckleberries...John Depew 1:53:59

1+ y ago1:53:59

1:53:59

Super fun show with Travis, Stacey and Lisa, AKA The Huckleberries. Plus a wonderful, if brief, visit with John Depew. John is an amazing multi-instrumental singer/songwriter and we got to hear a couple form John live in the studio. Just fantastic.By Mike Hagan

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Dream Squeeze 1:53:54

1+ y ago1:53:54

1:53:54

Fun show with cool tunes from Dream Squeeze. We also had a good talk about music along with your calls. Check out the intro with Memphis Chris on harmonica.By Mike Hagan

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Dave Dearnley and Friends 1:51:52

1+ y ago1:51:52

1:51:52

Perhaps the best episode of Open Mike Radio we've done thus far. Just a bunch of amazingly talented people sharing songs and having fun. Featuring Dave Dearnley, Dave Angle, John Randall, Justin Hickerson, Tim Carey and Tony Lotven, along with me and Kurt and Memphis and Clark.By Mike Hagan

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Poetry and Spoken Word...Nic Danger...Bummy 1:57:45

1+ y ago1:57:45

1:57:45

Very fun show and a big change of pace as we present poetry and spoken word. Ann Wright, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Grace, Don and KancHans recited poems for us and Jim McManus played a couple songs. We also had a real cool visit from Nic Danger and a killer new tune from Bummy. Also great new music from The January Lanterns and the marvelous Rae Fitzg…

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2023 MO Jazz Festival 1:57:19

1+ y ago1:57:19

1:57:19

Fun show featuring music from artists performing at the 2023 MO Jazz Festival in Columbia, MO. We play some songs from Samantha Fierke, The Bel Airs, Lao Tizer, Dawn Weber and Good Company and The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. Outstanding music from a bunch of amazing artists. MO Jazz Festival Samantha Fierke The Bel Airs Dawn Weber and Good Company…

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