Funk In The First Degree

Episode 120 Mini-Roundtable Pt.1 04.12.2025 59:41 ↓

While Lindsey Robinson is on assignment, Keith, Bo, and John carry on with news from  the “Funkisphere” for 2025

Remembering Sly Stone March 15, 1943-June 9th 2025 R.I.P 10.06.2025 29:40 ↓

Here’s a replay celebrating his birthday. More to come in an upcoming episode. Rest in Power Sly

Happy Funkin’ Holidays (The Original) returns! 24.12.2024 28:25 ↓

You asked for it and we’ve got it . The Original Happy Funkin’ Holidays is back. Enjoy:)

Happy Funkin’ Holidays II 25.12.2023 29:42 ↓

John has some Funky jams for your Christmas listening pleasure

Remembering James Brown/Happy Birthday 03.05.2023 2:16:59 ↓

On this episode from the Funk In The Funk Degree archives, John and Roundtabler alumnus Dr G. (George Darden) remember and discuss the impact of James Brown on Funk and  Pop music  in this revealing episode.

News and Notes for 2023 16.04.2023 5:37 ↓

John has news and notes for your ears from the Funkisphere in this revealing episode.

Happy Birthday Sly Stone 15.03.2023 29:40 ↓

Sly Stone, the man who fused the  musical genres of Soul, Rock and Funk was born on this day, March 15th 1943. John chronicles his life and music on this episode.

Remembering DJ Mike Hall R.I.P. 27.02.2023 2:14:32 ↓

Original roundtabler Mike Hall, better known as DJ Mike Hall passed away recently. Here is a repost of a past episode in which he participated. Rest in Power Mr. Hall.

Episode 117: The Roundtable Final 2022 27.01.2023 2:33:23 ↓

After almost a five year absence, the Roundtable is back for another exciting episode covering the year 2022.

Episode 116: Bob Davis IX 12.01.2023 2:40:06 ↓

After almost a six year absence, Bob Davis returns to the Funkisphere for this riveting episode

Happy Funkin’ Holidays 2022 25.12.2022 28:25 ↓

John’s back with more Funkin’ cheer for 2022

Remembering Johnny Guitar Watson 03.02.2021 ↓

The Funkisphere remembers Blues Guitarist, Funk legend, Songwriter, Johnny Guitar Watson on this memorable episode

News and Notes For 2020 29.12.2020 9:54 ↓

John runs down all of the notable events for 2020 that happened in the Funkisphere!

Happy Funkin Holidays II Encore 2020 25.12.2020 29:42 ↓

John reposts this classic episode from Christmas 2016 of Funky Christmas Jams for your Funkin’ pleasure!

BOHANNON 1942-2020 R.I.P. 25.04.2020 1:05:59 ↓

We lost the Iconic and influential Drummer, (Hamilton) Bohannon today. His four on the floor drumming style always got people out on the dance floor. Here’s our conversation with him as he was enjoying a renaissance of popularity and discovery and his then upcoming tour schedule from March of 2014.

Happy Funkin’2019 Holidays 25.12.2019 28:25 ↓

Hey Funky one’s we’re still here! Here’s some good funky stuff for the Soundtrack to your Funky Christmas, and one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy.

Episode 114: News and Notes for 2019 28.06.2019 7:09 ↓

John talks all about things Funky (so far) for the year 2019

Episode 113: Final Roundtable for 2018 25.05.2019 1:38:00 ↓

John and the funky fellas talk about all things funky from 2018.

Episode 112: Mt Rushmore of Funk George Clinton 07.04.2018 5:44 ↓

John talks about the final entrant to the Mount Rushmore of Funk, George Clinton, and why he deserves to be there in this episode.

Episode 111: Final Roundtable for 2017 21.02.2018 1:28:09 ↓

John and the funky fellas discuss all things funky for 2017.

Episode 110: Happy Birthday Johnny Guitar Watson (Repost) 03.02.2018 16:15 ↓

This is a repost of an episode deep in the archives, but wasn’t posted on the actual day of his birth. However we are reposting this episode on the day of his birth for historical accuracy.

Episode 109: News and Notes for 2017 16.12.2017 8:56 ↓

John talks about all things funky for the year 2017.

Episode 108: Uncovered Funk#3 14.10.2017 33:12 ↓

John’s found some more Funk to share with you in this episode….

Episode 107: Uncovered Funk #2 29.09.2017 29:07 ↓

John shares some more funky gems on this episode.

Episode 106: Uncovered Funk 22.09.2017 28:16 ↓

John brings a new feature to the show, “Uncovered Funk” where he talks about and breaks down B-sides, Alternate Mixes and Deep Cuts from the Funkisphere.