Holiday Memories – Mid-Valley Mutations

Dancing Dan’s Christmas (#216) An old-fashioned Holiday Program from me, in that it’s the way I used to do them, 10 years ago. Enjoy!   https://ia801502.us.archive.org/19/items/mutation-216/Mutation216.mp3   Dancing Dan’s Christmas Featuring cut ups of “Dancing Dan’s Christmas,” and episode of The Damon Runyon Theater from 13 March 1949, and the KMART...

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #24: Holiday Music & Robert Frost Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #24, produced in December of 2020, featuring a currently topical poem (in a number of ways), “Christmas Trees,” by Robert Frost, read by Austin Rich. https://ia601505.us.archive.org/17/items/20201218-1030-radio-zine-024/20201218%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20024.mp3   M...

Letter From Cynthia (#215) A Holiday Horror experiment, with Mini-Mutations. Enjoy! https://ia601407.us.archive.org/29/items/mutation-215/Mutation215.mp3   Letter From Cynthia 01.) Letter From Cynthia * Mini-Mutataions * 16 December 20200 02.) The Veiled People * The Adventures of Rocky Jordan * 11 December 1949

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #23: Holiday Music & The Cremation of Sam McGee Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #23, produced in December of 2020, featuring a very cold poem indeed, “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” read by Austin Rich in 1998. https://ia601403.us.archive.org/25/items/20201211-1030-radio-zine-023/20201211%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20023.mp3 Musical Selecti...

Christmas Shopping In The Future With Jerry Browning (#214) This is sort of a grab-bag program, in many ways. There’s some live Mini-Mutations, what I’m calling Futuristic Christmas Carols, as I pontificate on the holiday season. Then, there’s a quartet of Holiday Episodes from Calling All Detectives, with Jerry Browning. Then we close with another … Continue reading Christ...

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #22: Smee: A Holiday Ghost Story Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #22, produced in November of 2020, featured this story that was lost and then found, “Smee,” written by AM Barrage in 1927, and read by Austin Rich https://ia601409.us.archive.org/4/items/20201204-1030-radio-zine-022/20201204%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20022.mp3  

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine Issue #21: Some Thanksgiving Leftovers Written & Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #21, produced in November of 2020, featuring fatting stories like, “New Traditions,” &, “#NaNoWriMo”  https://ia601503.us.archive.org/24/items/20201127-1030-radio-zine-021/20201127%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20021.mp3   Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): Everybody Eats...

Keeping Things Small For The Holidays: 3″ of Pure Pleasure (#212) Since big things are frowned upon this Thanksgiving, we are relying on a much smaller form of entertainment to keep in step with the need this year. All 3″ discs are on the menu. Enjoy! https://ia601508.us.archive.org/32/items/mutation-212/Mutation212.mp3   Keeping Things Small For The Holidays: 3″ … Con...

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine: Issue #20: Autumnal Celebrations Written & Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #20, produced in November of 2020, featuring tasty audio treats, a la, “Learning To Love The Fall,” “On Thanksgiving Day,” &, “Other November Holidays.”  https://ia601508.us.archive.org/2/items/20201120-1030-radio-zine-020/20201120%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20020.mp3   Musical Se...

The Guitar Shop (4 January  2020) My appearance on The Guitar Shop on Freeform Portland with DJ Victrola. Enjoy! https://ia801409.us.archive.org/18/items/theguitarshop4januray2020/TheGuitarShop4Januray2020.mp3     Jeff Beck “Guitar Shop (with Terry Bozzio & Tony Hymas)” [Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop With Terry Bozzio And Tony Hymas (with Terry Bozzio & Tony Hymas)] T...

A Sadgasm New Year’s / New Tears Special! [2019 Edition] (#179) The only tradition we really have on this show is very simple: we invite the gentlemen of Sadgasm over to offer relationship advice. It’s a fun tradition that has led to some excellent outcomes, and with that in mind, we offer a down-home version … Continue reading A Sadgasm New Year’s / New Tears Special! [2019 Edition]&#...

ubRadio salon (29 December 2019) My appearance on the ubRadio salon with Big City Orchestra. This was a live broadcast on dfm.nu. For this broadcast, I was reading from two pieces of literature: “Bruges-:la-morte: A Romance” by Georges Rodenbach (the “Critical Introduction.” and “My Acid Trip with Groucho Marx” by Paul Krassner Enjoy! https://ia601403.us.archive...

Dimestore (Christmas Eve) Radio Theater (#178) Everyone needs a day off, right? So this year, here’s a pair of Christmas-themed, Old Time Radio Programs. First, it’s: “Casey, Crime Photographer,” with, The Santa Claus of Bums Boulevard. (Original airdate: Christmas Day, 1947.) Then, it’s: “The Weird Circle,” with Markheim. (Original airdate: 21 May 1945.) ...

Originally posted on WTBC Radio In Beautiful Anywhere, Anywhen! : Happy Holiday: “Between The Lights” b/w “Smee” Sit back and enjoy a pair of Holiday Ghost Stories, perfect for those late nights when the weather outside is frightful. We are also a part of the They Might Be Giants Dial-a-Song Network!  This week’s TMBG DAS is, “Mr.…

‘Tis The Season To Be Merry (#177) What? It’s already the 10th? Holy crap! I’m so far behind on my shopping, and there’s still decorating to do. I don’t think the travel plans are final yet, either. Damn. Do we have the Holiday Playlist ready? Ahhhhhhh! How are we gonna finish everything in time? Fortunately, … Continue reading ‘Tis The Season To Be Merry&...

Preparing For The Holidays (#176) It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and of course, I’m busy and hell, trying to get everything ready for the next few months. There’s tons going on, and we always feel like we’re behind. Are we ready for all of this? I hope so. To that end: I break in the … Continue reading Preparing For The Holidays (#176)

Winter Storm Watch 2019 (#135) On February 8th, 2019, the world was in the grip of the Polar Vortex. But in Salem Oregon, we were in the grip on “Winter Weather Fever,” a condition that only exists when everyone assumes that we will have frozen streets and layers on snow, only to become incredibly disappointed. … Continue reading Winter Storm Watch 2019 (#135)

A Sadgasm New Year’s / New Tears Special! [2018 Edition] (#129) It’s funny how traditions get started. I caught Sadgasm at an Open Mic they showed up at, and they had instantly catchy hooks that not only betrayed the normal fare on this program, but immediately spoke to me. (Their tunes just got stuck in my head.) … Continue reading A Sadgasm New Year’s / New Tears Special!...

Originally posted on WTBC Radio In Beautiful Anywhere, Anywhen! : A Very BuFMS Christmas This is (among other things) a performance by The Bren’t Lewiis Ensemble, recorded at The Space Concert Club on 26 August 2018. This program is sponsored by J Jean Portraits, & Peggy’s Vegan Hot Sauce. For more information about our sponsors, follow the…

Christmas TV Special! (#128) Join Mid-Valley Mutations as we Channel Surf during our Christmas break. It’s like watching an old Dead Martin holiday special, but you’ve had a bit to drink, so you start channel surfing to see what else is on. I know we did. Enjoy! https://ia601503.us.archive.org/24/items/Mutation128/Mutation128.mp3   Christmas TV Special!  HOUR 1: Part … Conti...

How Much Is That Juice Machine In The Window? (#127) No home is complete without a full complement of modern appliances that will aid you as you navigate the holiday season. It is likely you’ll have to prepare a number of last-minute meals for 17 guests, or be required to suddenly prepare six dozen batches … Continue reading How Much Is That Juice Machine In The Window? (#127)

Analog Love Letter (11 December 2018) Here is Mini-Mutations appearing on “Analog Love Letter,” a program on KDVS. This program includes an interview, some musical selections, as well as a live, holiday performance to close out the show. https://ia601500.us.archive.org/31/items/AnalogLoveLetter/AnalogLoveLetter.mp3   Playlist: Wobbly Tiny Tounge Bulbs/Wobbly Split 7″ AIRBREA...

Seasons Greetings (#126) Two holiday stories, with Vincent Price and a visitor from Outer Space. Plus: Two Hours of Great Music, and a live holiday jam by Mini-Mutations. Enjoy! https://ia601509.us.archive.org/28/items/Mutation126/Mutation126.mp3   Season’s Greetings HOUR 1: Nineteen Santa Clauses Part I: Third Eye 01.) Transmission (Parts 1 – 3) * Aume * CQ CQ * Mobilization &#82...

(Live) Thanksgiving Leftovers (#125) With the eating feast behind us, we are well and truly into the holiday season. You’re probably sick of turkey and celebrating. You want something else. Maybe some live music and recipes? Enjoy. https://ia601504.us.archive.org/33/items/Mutation125/Mutation125.mp3     (Live) Thanksgiving Leftovers (#125) This broadcast contains samples from vario...

The CHEFKIRK Thanksgiving Special (#124) This show was supposed to be dedicated to a live CHEFKIRK performance, just in time for the holiday. But car problems prevented this from being so. Instead, I performed a last minute “radio broadcast” from The Lava Lamp Lounge. You can see and hear the results of this here. Lots … Continue reading The CHEFKIRK Thanksgiving Special (#1...