Me Kimba: Radio Broad Cast

Academy Award and Golden Globe winning songwriter John DeNicola joins me to chat about the craft of writing songs.  Also, if you don't know what a tip-on jacket is, you'll learn in this episode! Mentioned in this Cast: JohnDeNicola.com, OmadRecords.com. LPs "The Why Because," "She Said," and, "Don't Wait." Sweetback, Rich Cannata (Billy Joel), Keith Rei...

South Florida band The Goods are reuniting for a show, April 25th, 2026 at the Mandelstam Theater in South Miami. TheGoodsLive.com for tickets. I chat with Jim Camacho, John Camacho, and Kasmir Kujawa about the history of the band and the upcoming reunion show. The band mentioned their last show was at Tobacco Road (the oldest bar in Miami that is no more sadly) https://youtu.be/3fl2Pwxxzrg?si=wWH...

I got to chat with April Wine guitarist Brian Greenway, who is not only hilarious, he's got great stories. We talk about the tour with Triumph, his favorite fellow guitarists, meeting The Rolling Stones, Caddyshack, and his chocolate lab, Harry! The April 10th show in Orlando and April 13th show in Hollywood are both benefits for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. makeawish.org aprilwine.ca Vodcast...

My very special guest is Triumph's drummer Gil Moore.   We talk about the Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded tour, hockey, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and paradiddling your brains out. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Shout out to Coach Silk and Sherri a.k.a. Lynne Hendrix IG: @triumphtheband Triumpmusic.com Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

The founder/creator of the Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp, David Fishof, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Camp. We talk about the beginnings of the Camp, and how much of an impact the event has on the fans ... and the artists.  Also, David may have been the first to do a meet-n-greet with rock bands!! You can watch the Rock Camp documentary free on YouTube and Amazon Prime. You can find out more a...

It's the end of an era. The Rock 'N' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith - 7/29/1999 - 3/1/2026.  I was lucky enough to be at the Grand Opening of the coaster with the band. I also was able to incorporate my love for coasters into my broadcasting career, as you'll hear here. Special thanks to Jeanne, the Disney Queen, for helping me make a final run on the ride. Vodcast version a...

In the 3rd and final installment of my West Coast Series, I chat with my longtime friend and EMMY Award winning Producer Gina. While I am on the radio side, she's a TV gal. We spent lots of time merging our professions in the 90s.  You'll hear some of the highlights here. Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

In part two of my three part #WestCoast Series, I speak with The Razor. a.k.a. The Great Razor. We worked together for about 7 years in Miami.  You can find him on IG @the_rzr or Facebook.com/TheRazorKFMA You can hear him on KFMA.com and he's the Assistant Program Director of KLPX.com And KNAC still lives on at KNAC.com Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

I speak to one of my first radio colleagues and my first roommate!  K.C. McCoy and I talk about our friendship and the brutal realities of radio ... all with a stunning backdrop. There's also a (I think, anyway) surprising fact near the end of the cast. And if you ever find yourself on the coast of Portland, there's a gorgeous 3-story beach house you can rent:  https://www.vrbo.com/11526...

I had the privilege to speak to singer-songwriter Burton Cummings. His music has been an integral part of my childhood and my career. He's playing in the States for the first time in a long time, including Saturday, February 8th, at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale. BurtonCummings.com  Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

This Cast goes from South Florida to Las Vegas and back to South Florida. Sweet Pete Brown is my special guest. We reminisce about the days of yore and also talk about the state of local music today. You can hear Pete's new LP, "Last Dirty Dollar" which is streaming on all platforms, as is Company Kane's "Jonestown Kinship." Find Pete on all social media platforms as...

I got to know Nickelback about a year before they were sent into the rock-n-roll stratosphere. As you'll hear, the guys are funny and engaging. As promised in the Cast, if you've not yet seen their bit from the latest Deadpool movie (and a take on the Once Upon A Deadpool bit, which is also in the story) it's a hoot! https://big1059.iheart.com/content/2024-07-25-watch-nickelback-hil...

I joined my friends for the 2nd episode of their new podcast.  I share a snippet of it here, telling a once-in-a-lifetime kind of story.  If you'd like to see the rest of our chat, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV0d3xstniw&t=1169s Annnnd if you haven't already, please subscribe! Thanks. Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

I chat with South Florida radio legend Paul Castronovo. He and I are both celebrating on-air anniversaries. We've known each other for nearly 40 years and have also worked together. You can hear the Paul Castronovo Show with Heather and Mike every weekday morning 6-10 on BIG 1059. If you're not in South Florida, you can access the show via the iHeart Radio App.  IG @PaulCastronovoShow Yo...

I met Adam Gaynor almost 30 years ago. He ended up being a member of Matchbox 20, traveling the world, and then some. We talk about the realities of all that, and what he's doing now.! He's funny, engaging, and wants to help you.   The vodcast version is at  YouTube.com/HerKimba www.adamgaynor.net Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

This benefit took place November 19th at Piper's Pub in Pompano Beach. In one day, we raised over $7200 to help the Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue and Hospital. Their goal is to build a shelter on a plot of land where the animals can frolic while awaiting their furever home. Me, Kimba and co-organizer Jimi Robinette (JIMBA) took a tour of the facility so that people would get a bit more insigh...

Our second Hurricane Ian Benefit Concert is Sunday, November 6th at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. I speak with Katy Mar from Neighbors 4 Neighbors and with Raphael Walters, Executive Director of the Davie/Cooper City Chamber of Commerce. For the list of things you can and can't bring into the grounds AND to get tickets: https://tinyurl.com/IanBenefitConcert You can also get get tickets at https://n...

As part of being a radio DJ,  giving information about impending storms isn't the only way we help.  This is info on the first of two benefit concerts to helps those affected by Hurricane Ian.  You certainly don't have to live nearby to participate! Any help is appreciated. www.neighbors4neighbors.org www.crazyunclemikes.com www.maineventtalent.com www.southernblood.coom www.facebook.com...

I get to chat with longtime friend and South Florida musician Groovey Pantesco about his new record, "Down the Road." Groovey has played in many South Florida bands, and with other bands around the country.  You can check out the new lp at www.grooveypantesco.com Other bands/artists mentioned: DianeWard.com JackShawde.com JimiFiano.com JimCamacho.com RobbieGennet.com SouthernBlood.com Vo...

I zoomed with the University of Florida GHQ radio staff at their final 'All In' meeting of the semester. We chat about all things radio. It's very much an inside or behind-the-scenes look and listen as to what we do ... or try to do. Thanks to Glenn Richards and Rob Harder for making it happen. If you haven't already, please subscribe to this podcast! Thanks. Vodcast version av...

You've been waiting for another episode? #MeToo  Aw, don't be #scerred.  You've seen the news reports. You've maybe heard the segments on anything from Full Frontal to the Daily Show to  CBS Sunday Morning. Everyone is talking about sexual harassment, whether in the workplace or out in the streets. I touch on some of the harassment stories I, or some of my colleagues, have expe...

Valentine's Weekend. The first half of the podcast is a highlight of my career and the second half revisits one of the darkest days. I share an interview with a band that was right at the beginning of their ascent into superstardom. The singer's birthday also happens to be February 15th. It is also the 3rd Anniversary of a tragic event that has a deep connection to me, and all of South F...

Two things you shouldn't talk about in 'mixed company'?  Politics and religion. I will sort of break that rule in this first episode of season 2! Thanks for listening and please, if you haven't already, subscribe to the Cast.  Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

Ahhh, the holidays! For radio DJs, it's a chance to get a little extra creative. For this radio DJ, that meant writing a Christmas blues song some 30 years ago - if you dare, you'll hear it in this episode. You'll hear 'holiday wishes' promos from my colleagues of yore, and one of the more 'dark' bits I did every year around this time, 'The Fate of Santa&apo...

A special Thanksgiving/Birthday episode with my partner in birthday and longtime radio colleague, Glenn Richards. We have sooo many stories and puns ... lots of puns. Let his mellifluous voice be the dose of tryptophan on your turkey day. Shoutouts to those who share this birthday, and there are quite a few! Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba