Music to Go to the Dump By

Quick update on Ken: he's recovering from COVID-19 well and has left the hospital. He is now regaining his strength at a rehab facility. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he's back on the show soon. Brent, Jack, and Farmer Dave talk about their Thanksgiving and what the community is doing during a particularly rough holiday season.

Quick update on Ken's health: he wasn't getting enough treatment at home so he has been taken to the hospital. He's doing fine and as of right now is expected to recover and we'll release more information as it comes in. Jack, Kia, and Farmer Dave are filling in on the show and keeping the Deer Camp theme going for week 2 of the season.

While Ken is staying home due to his recent diagnosis of Covid (he's feeling really good right now by the way), Jack, Brent, and Farmer Dave are holding down the fort at WDEV in his absence. The gang observes the beginning of deer hunting season and wishes all the hunters out there good luck.

Farmer Dave joins the show after his big loss in the campaign for governor to incumbent Phil Scott. Instead, Farmer Dave proposes a new job for himself in the state government, Commissioner of Common Sense.

Ken invites Rick Norcross on the show to preview his new song, "My Kissing Days are Over." Kia comes in to remind the dumpsters to set their clocks back an hour.

Ken shows off our shiny new song written by Jon Gailmor specifically for WDEV, or at least for our phone system. We listen to the catchy tune in it's entirety. Want to hear it again? You'll have to call.

Ken wants to celebrate Lousie Glück, a poet who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Louse taught at Goddard College in East Montpelier and wrote many poems while there. Farmer Dave stops by and says he supports graveling the interstate.

Brent shares a great story of the Fab Five, a 24 year-old female Grizzly Bear at Yellowstone National Park with four cubs that have touched the world. Kia calls in to chat with the gang and Ken addresses the recent story of the president contracting COVID and entering the hospital.

Dex made some coffee at 1 am and Kia pours Ken a nice cup of the black sludge for him to start his morning. The gang talks about upcoming events at Thunder Road, namely the Relay for Life and next weekend's Milk Bowl. And Ken reads a poem sent in by a listener.

Ken recaps the championship race at Thunder Road that took place this past week. Steve Cormier and Farmer Dave stop by and Tom Beardsley calls in from West Springfield, Massachusetts. Apparently no one told him there is no Big E this year and he's alone down there.

Kia had noticed a lot of webs on the trees and had asked people on the trading post if they're seeing tent caterpillars around their house. A listener named Skip calls in to clarify they're not tent caterpillars, they're in fact web worms. The gang contemplates if there are too many and how to get rid of them.

Ken thought he would theme the show after the long weekend and bring in "7 Things to Do This Labor Day Weekend." But he forgot page two of his notes, which actually has the things to do! So we solicit your ideas on what you're doing on your long weekend off.

Farmer Dave stops by and gives us an update on how his campaign for governor of Vermont as the Undecided Cow Party candidate. And as always we have a great selection of music to brighten your mood.

Ken is upset. Ken has beef with both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, and just has to vent about it. Now Brent and Jack offer some advice, that Ken could just change the channel, but Ken insists on watching and disliking what he sees.

Kia joins the show after some time away and she and Jack interrogate Ken on his stinginess. Farmer Dave outlines his platform in his 10th attempt at being elected governor of Vermont.

Ken asks Brent what this winter will hold for High School Basketball with crowds not being allowed in gyms. Then the gang talk about dogs and dog people.

Ken, Kia, and Jack help a listener sell their croquet set, preview the night's Red Sox game, debut a new song from Mylo Hatzenbuhler, share helpful hints for the home, and read poetry. It's a jam-packed show of useful info and great music.

We pay tribute to racing legend Bob Bahre, who saved Oxford Plains speedway from demolition in 1964 and built New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 1990. Mylo Hatzenbuhler calls in for another guest appearance to talk about North Dakota and new music.

WDEV first went on the air July 15th, 1931. This past week, we celebrated our 89th birthday. So this week on the show, we have a special "celebration" of our own.

The gang gets a call from the great Mylo "the Silo" Hatzenbuehler, author of such hits as "In the Coop." Mylo hails from North Dakota, where locally he is known as "The King of Rock and Roll...of North Dakota."

Ken was finally let out of his remote broadcast location inside his chicken coop in Stowe. But we still check in on the chickens and celebrate them with a song.

Farmer Dave joins the gang and he suggests to Ken that he could fix up the chicken coop.

Ken kicks off the show stating there is a need for more animal representation on the program, so he reads a poem and plays a lovely song about bears. Getaway announce Greg Hooker and a young Stowe reporter give their bear descriptions. Stay tuned for more animal related programming.

The gang celebrates Vermont's annual Green Up Day with a nice tune. Kia calls in to join the show. And Ken salutes cats and cat lovers.

Ken and the gang wishes everyone a happy Memorial Day and remember the brave men and women who served our country. The way they salute these service men and women is with a selection of great musical hits.