Dream Infringement

STRANGE STORIES OF 2022 EPISODE 298 - AIRDATE 1/16/2023 We’d like to take a moment in honor of Jan Elliott, a long-time supporter, and dedicated member of the committee for KSKQ, she will be deeply missed. For this episode, we cover some of the more strange and less publicized stories that made headlines in 2022. We delve into the stories that amused us, made us feel incredulous, and broadened our...

CLOSING TIME EPISODE 297 - AIRDATE 1/2/23 To quote the Semisonic song lyric “every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end” and we delve into some traditions and pop culture staples that gradually acceded to make way for something new.

WHAT’S LUCK GOT TO DO WITH IT? EPISODE 296 - AIRDATE 12/12/22 Are some people really just unlucky? Or is there a series of decisions that leads to the outcome? We talk about some people in history who just can’t seem to catch a break!

PETS, PIZZA & PEEVES EPISODE 295 - AIRDATE 12/19/22 We have 3 mini-themes in this episode. We give updates on our pets, we talk about our favorite pizza toppings, and we discovered for all the years we’ve known each other this was a crucial fact that we didn’t know about each other. And lastly, peeves, what things are bothering us lately, including mirror placement and bad store signage.

UNPOPULAR OPINIONS EPISODE 294 - AIRDATE 12/05/22 The Infringers talk about things that make them say no to the status quo. How different trends, customs, and pop culture that others seem to like, but we just don’t.

THE GREAT INDOORS EPISODE 293 - AIRDATE 11/14/2022 As winter fast approaches, we get ready to hunker down and hibernate. We talk about different things we like to do indoors, to wile away those dark and stormy winter days in the pacific northwest!

THE GREAT ESCAPE EPISODE 292 - AIRDATE 11/07/2022 The Infringers and special return guest Kirk, tell tales of escape from prison, and to prison, the childhood fantasy of running away, the teenage escape into music, and one housecat's daring attempt at settling the score.

THE PLEDGE DRIVE BLUES - PART 2 EPISODE 291 - AIRDATE 10/24/22 Tune in for part two of our biannual pledge drive! We saw enough green for this pledge drive to kick those blues to the curb for a little while. Thank you to all our generous donors!

THE PLEDGE DRIVE BLUES - PART I EPISODE 290 - AIRDATE 10/17/22 It’s that time friends, the biannual pledge drive has arrived. And we’ve got the pledge drive blues. Keeping a station up and going is a big responsibility! And you know what they say, the only way to get rid of the blues is to play the blues!

DREAM INFRINGEMENT DOO-WOP II EPISODE 289 - AIRDATE 10/10/22 Jennifer dives into the late ’50s and early 60s and is astounded by how many of the singers on this list were still teenagers, some as young as 14 when they made their debut.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EPISODE 288 - AIRDATE 10/03/22 The Infringers and friends recount the times in our lives when we’ve experienced customer service above and beyond to brighten our day, to help us out, and we had the privilege to be the recipients of extraordinary kindness and compassion.

DREAM INFRINGEMENT DOO-WOP EPISODE 287 - AIRDATE 9/26/2022 Jennifer dives into the doo-wop of the 50s and 60s, she discusses the history and interesting details of the singers, groups, and songs that were popular hitmakers during that time.

THE INFRINGERS CHECK IN EPISODE 286 - AIRDATE 9/19/22 The DI 3 give updates on their lives, and what’s been going on. Emily has food poisoning deja vu, Jennifer attempts to refurbish and has regrets, and Bobby communes with nature. So tune on in, and we’ll tell you all about it!

WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER? EPISODE 285 - AIRDATE 09/12/22 It’s an Emily solo show! It’s a carefully curated selection of songs with numbers, phone calling, and the background into who some of those numbers actually belonged to!

MOVIE MISPERCEPTIONS EPISODE 284 - AIRDATE 09/05/22 What happens when we set our expectations for real life based on what we see in the movies? What things prove true, and what things are only possible due to the magic of perfect scripts, and perfect lighting?

UNUSUAL VOICES EPISODE 283 - AIRDATE 08/29/22 Jennifer delves into some of the most unique voices, the hardest songs to sing, and differing styles of singing in this episode. From Mongolian Throat singing to coloratura sopranos and so much more.

ODD JOBS EPISODE 282 - AIRDATE 8/22/2022 The Infringers + Emily’s Dad Steve + Leila! We talk about odd jobs that we’ve had. Odd jobs in history. And the mystery hypothetical assistant.

PARABLES EPISODE 281 - AIRDATE 8/15/2022 Jennifer hosts the show, discussing simple things she encounters in her day, and how they could be made into parables of a much larger scope. If a bumblebee can fly, so can you. Metaphorically.

GRUNGE THEN AND NOW PART 2 EPISODE 280 - AIRDATE 8/8/22 The Infringers once again delve into some of the leading grunge groups from the 90s and see how their music, sound, and focus evolved over time. Since Jennifer hardly likes anything, Bobby loves a lot of things, and Emily balances us out nicely in the middle, we like to find out whether our opinions align or contradict. We did discover that B...

HEATWAVE EPISODE 279 - AIRDATE 08/01/22 A solo show hosted by Jennifer, she discusses medications and conditions that can cause increased heat sensitivity, how to identify and respond to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, how ancient people kept their cool, and how people say it’s hot in different parts of the world.

TRIBUTE TO CARSON BENCH EPISODE 278 - AIRDATE 7/11/22 Carson was synonymous with KSKQ, he was a mentor to many at the station, and his energy and enthusiasm helped create and sustain KSKQ since its first broadcast. The news of his unexpected passing has shaken the station, and we’re all processing and mourning the loss of such a great man. In this episode, we talk about Carson and play songs we kn...

GRUNGE THEN AND NOW PART 1 EPISODE 277 - AIRDATE 6/27/22 The Infringers delve into some of their favorite grunge songs and compare them with the band’s current music. We discuss how their music, sound, and focus evolved over time. Since Jennifer hardly likes anything, Bobby loves a lot of things, and Emily balances us out nicely in the middle, tune in to find out how close our opinions do or don’t...

THE SICK DAY EPISODE 276 - AIRDATE 6/20/2022 The Dream Infringers and friends talk about their time-honored childhood sick day routine. Along with other tales of calling in sick to work, and being stricken with an acute case of general malaise.

ANIMAL WARS EPISODE 275 - AIRDATE 6/13/2022 There have been times that human’s declared full-out war on a group of animals, taken animals to court, been taken to court by animals, and even had certain animals rise to the position of nemesis. We’ve picked a few select stories to share from archives of history.

MODERN ANCIENT TIMES EPISODE 274 - AIRDATE 05/30/22 In our age of technology, social media, cubicles, workplace grievances, tedious homework, and the like, we may think that people in ancient times would never relate to our daily struggles. Or would they? Join the Infringers as we contrast ancient times to modern times!