MUSIC. IT’S POWERFUL STUFF

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

Step into two hours of music handpicked by Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and longtime voice in the ska-punk scene. It’s community radio at its purest: no playlists, no corporate filter, just songs that move you. “I’ve always…

This episode features a lively discussion between the hosts and callers about pivotal musical experiences. One host recalls seeing Fishbone in 1985 as a life-changing event that ignited his passion for music. The other host mentions Louis Armstrong and Paul Simon's Graceland as early influences, along with the band Cheekface . The episode includes calls from listeners, one of whom discovered the b...

A dynamic journey through punk, new wave, and even some folk, largely driven by listener requests! Host Mike Park fields calls from Bay Area listeners, including a "first-time caller" from Pacifica and the returning "Bob Records." Mike plays some unfamiliar tunes, offers real-time commentary, and even shares a few personal anecdotes, all while navigating the unpredictable nature of live radio. The...

Mike Park hosts "Music, It's Powerful Stuff" every Wednesday from 8 PM to 10 PM Pacific Time on KPCR 92.9 FM in San Jose, California, and globally via kpcr.org . This episode, airing on Wednesday, August 14th , was his third show, and its theme was female artists/vocalists . Show Highlights: Personal Touches: Mike shares personal anecdotes, including his emotional reaction to the passing of Kim Sh...

This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff," hosted by Mike Park, features his friend Bailey, the bassist from the band Scowl. They discuss the San Jose music scene, local food spots, and other "hidden gems" in San Jose. Mike also recounts his humorous regret about not signing Scowl to Asian Man Records. The episode is punctuated by various musical selections and lighthearted banter, including discu...

This is the second episode of "Music, It's Powerful Stuff" hosted by Mike Park on KPCR.org , Pirate Cat Radio (92.9 FM in San Jose). The episode features Mike taking live calls from listeners, discussing music, bands, and personal anecdotes. He expresses his excitement for doing live, nonprofit community radio where he can play whatever he wants and interacts with callers, answering their question...

The debut episode of "Music It's Powerful Stuff," hosted by Mike Park, aired on 92.9 FM KPCR Pirate Cat Radio, with online streaming also available (though the website was experiencing issues). Mike, still getting the hang of the board, expressed his excitement for the show, which will run every Wednesday from 8 to 10 PM Pacific time. He also encouraged listeners to share the show and call in. Set...

This special Christmas night episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" features host Mike, joined by his friend Sim Castro, a multi-instrumentalist from the Fat and Funky crew, known for bands like Shinobu, Hard Girls, Terradon, and Albert Square. The duo dedicates the evening to playing a variety of Christmas music, taking live calls from listeners who share their holiday experiences and song requests...

This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" hosted by Mike Park on Pirate Cat Radio (92.9 FM Los Gatos / 101.9 FM Santa Cruz and kpcr.org ) is a festive blend of Christmas music and engaging listener calls. As the station approaches the final days of its winter pledge drive, Mike encourages donations to support the non-profit, volunteer-run community radio. He even offers a Pirate Cat Radio t-shirt...

This episode of "Music is Powerful Stuff" doubles as a "Frozen Frequencies Fundraiser" for Pirate Cat Radio (KPCR), a listener-supported, commercial-free community radio station. Host Mike Park urges listeners to donate to help cover bills and keep the station on air, offering a Pirate Cat Radio t-shirt for a $25 donation. Throughout the show, Mike takes calls from regular listeners, Izzy from Riv...