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Looking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day? Look no further, because Chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas are serving up some love on the latest ‘Buck and Bernie’ show. They’ve got a jam-packed live episode replete with advice for going out – and staying in – on this romantic holiday. Special guest and mixologist Ian Buckingham rounds out the show. Get ready for wine pairings! Chocolate! Oys...

Wowee, glorious radio family, can you believe it?! KZMU turns 30 this year! That’s right, it’s been 30 years of grassroots - live - wild & woolly - local radio on your desert airwaves. Take a trip in the time machine on the latest History Hour with longtime KZMU-ite (and 30th anniversary archivist!) Christy Williams-Dunton, station manager Serah Mead and news & public affairs director Molly Marcel...

Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Dylan Stephens. Dylan chatted about the new album, "The Sweetest Girl" by Listen, Natalia.

What is up with that big infrastructure project on Mill Creek Drive? Get the latest on replacing an aging water main line with Moab City engineer Chuck Williams. He talks water, flooding and roads on This Week in Moab. Plus, a conversation with the *first* executive director of the Moab Area Community Land Trust, Kaitlin Myers! As the former senior projects manager at Moab City, she’s no stranger...

The Artist Speaks: The Elovaters by KZMU Public Affairs

The Artist Speaks: Hotel Life by KZMU Public Affairs

HLFMN is an electronic artist who resides in Milan, Italy. HLFMN recently took a minute to chat with us about the meaning beside the half mask and what we can expect from him in the future. HLFMN's latest EP Solar was released in May 2021. This interview is different than other interviews I have done because of language barriers. HLFMN was dedicated to completing this interview with KZMU so we sen...

Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Johnny McBee. Johnny is the mastermind behind the band, The Browning. The Browning is a Kansas City based metal band with a recently released album titled, "End of Existence".

I recently had the chance to speak with Dave, the lead vocalist of Monster Magnet. The 90s teenager inside me was blushing and by a miracle I held it together long enough to chat about the new album. Monster Magnet recently released a full length album titled, A Better Dystopia. The album is best described as Acid Rock and features covers of legendary songs from the 60s-70s. Take a moment to liste...

The Artist Speaks: At The Gates by KZMU Public Affairs

Working in the outdoor recreation and tourism industry can be fun – the camaraderie of being part a team, spending time outside, having interactions with people from all over the world. But for many, especially those with marginalized identities, it can also be very difficult – a minefield of microagressions and workplace harassment. On the latest This Week in Moab, we speak with Abigail Taylor an...

Kiss the Tiger discusses their new album, Vicious Kid.

Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, interviews Send Medicine.

Amigo the Devil released a new album titled Born Against in April 2021. I recently interviewed Amigo the Devil himself AKA Danny to discuss the new album. We also chatted about how he got his start in music and where Amigo the Devil will go from here.

Delve deep into the winemaking process from vine to harvest to glass on the latest Chefs’ Adventures with Buck & Bernie. Guest Glenn Purpura of Spanish Valley Winery & Vineyards converses with hosts/chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas on the unique local winemaking scene in Moab. Learn some local history, how to nurture the vine, and catch a few stories on some truly wild imbibing turkeys! Tu...

The latest Radio Book Club begins with reflections and a thank you to Joan Didion, who passed away in December. She left the world with her layered, sharp, and resonant writing. And, hosts have a lively discussion about the books they have NOT read on the New York Times’ ‘Top 25 Books in the Past 125 Years’ list. Infinite jests are had by all! Plus, ample book reviews and recommendations. Reviews...

Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Coastal Fire Department. Coastal Fire Department is an alt-rock back based in Guernsey.

KZMU's Music Director Crystal Bunch recently interviewed Andrea Levesque of Atlantic Canyons. The two discussed Andrea's release of her debut album, See the Hue. Andrea discussed her genre bending album and the process of producing music during the pandemic.

DJ Mayday, host for the KZMU radio show "I can Hear Queerly", interviewed Subtle Mullets. They talked about their new album, how it was recorded, and how they got their band name.

Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Claire Cronin. The pair talked about Claire's recent release "Bloodless". Claire talked about being an author, a musician, and the new album's production.

KZMU's Music Director recently chatted with KK Downing of KK's Priest (formally of Judas Priest). KK Downing talked about his new album, what he has been up to that past decade, and what we can expect from his new band KK's Priest in the future.

SPIN magazine recently released an article titled, "I Have Seen The Future, and It's Willie Nelson's Granddaughter". Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently came across that article and was hooked. Crystal reached out to Raelyn asking about the possibility of doing an interview herself and Raelyn quickly agreed. Take a moment to listen to why Raelyn chose the ukulele over the guitar, what...

Is there such a thing as a 'good death'? Grand County Hospice knows there is. Join host Christy Williams Dunton and Terry Galen in discussion around making the big transition easier, both on the one in transit - and their families. The duo converse about local resources in end of life care planning and how to start this conversation with loved ones. Tune in for an informative and frank conversatio...

KZMU's Music Director interviews Zetro from Exodus.

Wrap up ‘This Year in Moab’ with Moab City Mayor Emily Niehaus and Grand County Commission Chair Mary McGann! The pair look back on 2021 and the top issues addressed in the Moab valley. From noise ordinances to housing, joyful moments to local tragedies that touched our lives this year. Host Howard Trenholme guides the conversation around another memorable year.