Me Kimba: Radio Broad Cast

It was one year ago on this date that I was terminated from my radio job. Given, what 2020 hath wrought, it could be worse.  I wanted to thank all of you for your support throughout the years, and in listening to this podcast/vodcast. I'm still hoping to find a place on-air, and I'll let you know when that happens! On the plus side, 1st anniversary is paper, so that can only mean good th...

I am joined by Elias Soriano, Nonpoint vocalist, to talk about the 20th Anniversary of their major label debut 'Statement'. The band is from South Florida - I first started playing them on my local show - and you'll hear an interview from August of 2000, right before the band was to shoot the video for the first single, 'What A Day'. We haven't really seen each other...

Collapsing Lungs/L.U.N.G.S. member Chris Nicholas joins me to talk about the history of the band and share what they're doing now. Chris also talks about a special project he's been working on. www.chrisnicholas.com www.collapsinglungs.net www.rolereversalmovie.com www.newriverentertainment.com www.facebook.com/collapsinglungs www. YouTube.com/user/ChrisNicholas or search 'Collapsin...

October 11 is the date I started my first on-air job in radio (1987). It's also my dad's birthday. He was a big part of my show for the first ten years until tragedy struck. This was a difficult 'cast to record, but I wanted to celebrate his life and his contribution to my career. Happy Birthday, Dadba! Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

I talk to two longtime radio listeners about the connection between a DJ and a listener. We delve into how much this relationship matters - to both parties - and why it's one of the reasons no other medium has been able to make radio go away ... until ... Vodcast is available at YouTube.com/HerKimba I also have a website now: www. MeKimba.com Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube....

I visit some embarrassing moments from my career in Episode 4 'Ain't Got No Regrets'. I've since thought of a few more and share them in this episode. When you're doing live radio, in real-time, there's not much you can do when something goes wrong. In the case of the interview I talk about in this episode, it wasn't live but was funny enough to air, warts and al...

This episode explores how vast and tiny the music world is. I'm joined by Rich Ulloa (founder of Y&T Music), Matthew Sabatella (musician), and Chad Bernstein (Founder/President/CEO of Guitars Over Guns). We celebrated the release of Put Down That Weapon (Make Music Not War), a benefit for Guitars Over Guns - new recordings of legendary songs  of nonviolence. Matthew does a live performanc...

This is in honor of #NationalRadioDay - the episode is dedicated to radio listeners everywhere for without you, there is no us. Thank you! Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

I'm often asked about the most famous person I've met/interviewed. Since that's subjective, I put the requestion to you. I ask you to vote on your choice in the music and actor/celebrity category. This 'cast features the top two vote-getters from each category. One talks about their feet, one speaks of respect, one talks furry cuffs, and one cackles upon hearing my reincarnatio...

I'm often asked who is the most famous person I've met/interviewed. I feel that's subjective so I put the requestion to you! I've listed four people in two categories. Let me know who you feel is the most famous in each category and I'll take the top two vote getters from each for my next episode.  If you're willing to partake, you can let me know your picks at: Email...

When you live in South Florida, the possibility of hurricanes comes with the territory. When you're a DJ in South Florida, there's an added responsibility to help get helpful information out. My friend, former colleague, and #HurricaneHusband, Ed Edwards joins me to talk about how we did radio when a storm had us in its sights. A vodcast version of this and all my podcasts available at Y...

I answer a requestion from longtime listener Carlos about Neil Rogers. I get  some help from my special guest, too. Pete Bolger programmed stations around the country, but spent 20 years programming stations in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale. He's the guy who gave me my first on-air job. #RIP Scott Legere, Alan Young, and Jorge Rodriguez, who all passed away in 2020 and to those who went before : Neil...

This is sort of a continuation of Episode 13 in that I feature some 'theater of the mind' bits, and also the effect, the connection between a DJ and a listener. Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

One of the best things about radio is the theater of the mind aspect. I'm joined by my favorite collaborator, Dave Corey, to talk about how creativity is integral to radio. You'll hear various audio bits that may or may not have actually happened, but therein lies the power of the aural medium. As always the video version can be found at YouTube.com/HerKimba. Vodcast version available at...

A shy DJ? Sounds like an oxymoron? You'd be surprised! In this episode I answer Sally's #requestion: How does a shy person become a 'personality' on radio? There's also an element of mystique that radio use to hold that has been pretty much eradicated by technology. Also featured: A 2000 interview with Jonathan Davis of KORN Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTub...

Revered radio personality Tom Robinson/Tom Van Dam/The T joins me to talk about: His upcoming book Racism in Radio If you were a Zeta listener, you'll find out how Captain Jack got his name If you follow Tom on Facebook, you'll hear Part Two of his Whole Lotta Lunch story. If not, you'll hear the whole thing here. And a few more stories as only Tom can tell them! Vodcast version ava...

This is Part Two of my love letter/cast to Steven Tyler and Aerosmith. How do you thank someone for making your dream come true but also - and without him even knowing it- helping you through a major crisis? I hope this podcast does just that. There are a lot of never-before-seen (or heard) segments in this episode. For the visual, visit: YouTube.com/HerKimba Vodcast version available at https://w...

Do you have a favorite band? Mine led me to my career and then to the goal of meeting them. This is part one of my love letter, or love cast to Aerosmith; how they came to be my favorite band and the events they inspired. Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

Once upon a time, I hosted a morning show with a fella named Ray Graham. We reconnect on this episode and have a few musical shares. Ray also talks about his involvement with the horrific event that reshaped South Florida and what's he's done since. Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

If you've ever wondered or wanted to know how radio stations determine what songs to play, this is your 'cast! If you've ever said, "Why do  you play the same songs over and over?", this is your 'cast!  I am answering a #requestion from Mike, and the curtain is most definitely pulled back, so if you don't want to know the innards of radio, you've been warned...

This is a part one of a two-parter based on a #requestion from Erin: Which interview did you go into thinking it'd be a challenge (for whatever reason), and it turned out amazing? Inversely, who did you think would be easy to interview and ended up not going as expected? This episode tackles the first question. Look to episode 6 for the 2nd question to be answered!  Vodcast version available...

This is a part two of a two-parter based on a #requestion from Erin: Which interview did you go into thinking it'd be a challenge (for whatever reason), and it turned out amazing? Inversely, who did you think would be easy to interview and ended up not going as expected? This episode tackles the second question. Look to episode 5 for the 1st question to be answered!  Vodcast version available...

Your #requestions answered! What's it like to go from rock to easy listening? Who was the craziest rock star you encountered? The silent, but deadly answers to these in this lingering episode. You can see the episode on youtube.com/herkimba - just be glad it's not scratch and sniffable! Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

Schadenfreude! We seem to love embarrassing moments ... when they happen to other people. As the lovely, late Bill Withers would sing, "Use Me"! I hope you find these moments as amusing as I did recounting them. And sure, it's okay if you're laughing at me as well as with me! Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba

I'm often asked how I got into radio - is it something I always wanted to do? Ward sent me a request that falls into that line of questioning. Ask a radio DJ a question, she'll take 20 minutes to answer it! And there's some ancient artifact type audio in this Cast! My oh my how a voice can change.  Vodcast version available at https://www. YouTube.com/HerKimba