KSVY OddCasts

What makes a great broadcaster? And why does preserving radio history still matter in the digital age? On this episode,  Ronny Joe Grooms  welcomes legendary broadcaster  Stan Bunger , Chair of the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Steering Committee, for a conversation about the people and stories that have shaped Bay Area broadcasting for generations. Stan reflects on the mission of the Bay Area Radio...

Fifty years after  Running Fence  transformed the landscape of Sonoma and Marin counties, the Museum of Sonoma County is celebrating one of the most ambitious public art projects ever created. Host  Ronny Joe Grooms  welcomes  Jennifer Bethke, Curator of Art at the Museum of Sonoma County , for a fascinating conversation about Christo and Jeanne-Claude's monumental installation that stretched...

For this episode of KSVY Oddcast, Ronny Joe Grooms sits down with Emily Charrier, Communications and Outreach Coordinator from the Napa Valley Transit Authority for a conversation that starts with BottleRock season and expands into the broader world of public transportation in Napa Valley and beyond. With thousands of people heading toward the Napa Expo during festival weekend, Emily shares insigh...

In this wide-ranging conversation, Ronny Joe Grooms o f KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM sits down with author, journalist, and digital rights activist  Cory Doctorow  to discuss his novel The Lost Cause and the real-world systems shaping its near-future vision. Originally recorded on December 7, 2023, this interview takes on new resonance today as many of the issues explored in  The Lost Cause —political inst...

Audience research consultant Stephen Meacham joins the KSVY Morning Show to discuss the KSVY listener survey and how data, insight, and community feedback help shape the future of independent radio. A look behind the scenes at how a station grows with its audience. Broadcast on  KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM , listener-supported community radio in Sonoma Valley. 📻 Listen live:  https://ksvy.org

Producer Josh Pollack joins the KSVY Morning Show to talk about  Bicycle Day SF (April 18–19 at The Midway, San Francisco)  — a two-day celebration of psychedelic culture, history, and music. From leading voices in a culture to immersive nighttime performances featuring Liquid Stranger, Infected Mushroom, and more. Broadcast on  KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM , streaming worldwide. 📻 Listen:  https://ksvy.o...

Dr. Stephen Bezruchka joins the KSVY Morning Show to discuss  Born Sick in the USA  and why Americans experience worse health outcomes than other wealthy nations. The conversation explores inequality, early life conditions, and the idea of treating the United States itself as the “patient.” Broadcast on  KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM , listener-supported community radio. 📻 Listen:  https://ksvy.org 🌐 Lear...

Réné Jenkins returns to the KSVY Morning Show with a live ceremonial sound session, bringing instruments, vibration, and presence into Studio A. A multi-instrumentalist and sound practitioner, Réné creates immersive experiences that invite deep listening and reflection. Broadcast on  KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM , community radio serving Sonoma Valley and streaming worldwide. 📻 Listen live:  https://ksvy....

In this extended KSVY Morning Show conversation, Ronny Joe Grooms sits down with Sally Kohn—writer, political commentator, public speaking coach, and former progressive voice on Fox News—for a timely discussion about division, dialogue, and the challenge of staying human in polarized times. Known for stepping directly into ideological firestorms and engaging across sharp political divides, Sally r...

KSVY Sonoma- George Webber Interviews Sonoma Arts Live Cast Members about their 2025 production of Scrooge. This charming stage musical, Scrooge! The Musical , adapted from the movie, is a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with people of all ages. Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from curmudgeon to kind soul is brought to life in music, with a cast ranging in ages from 7 to 70s. The familiar story i...

Mark Bodenhamer's guest is  Lillian Sanchez , owner of  LJS Bookkeeping  and a certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor. With over 20 years of small business experience, Lillian helps local businesses and nonprofits with monthly bookkeeping, QuickBooks setup and cleanup, accounts payable/receivable, 1099s, sales tax filings, and financial clarity. She stresses that good bookkeeping isn’t just about tr...

The Lodge, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, offers spa services, multiple dining options, local wine tastings, and community events like their  Sunset Series . They aim to make the property as welcoming to locals as it is to hotel guests. Wit & Wisdom, a Michael Mina restaurant on the property, serves oysters, steaks, wood-fired dishes, signature cocktails, and favorites like the off-m...

KSVY Oddcast - Julie Atwood at Sonoma Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair 2025. First Responders in every service, emergency managers, veterinarians, rural residents, and numerous NGOs are now working together better to foster collaboration in local emergencies and regional disasters. HALTER Project contributes more than 8,000 volunteer hours each year to local agencies and programs, and provides s...