The Bret Saunders Podcast

Jarrod Walker is a member of Billy Strings' group, and has just released an album, NIGHTHAWK. He really tears it up! Bret talks to Jarrod about bluegrass purists, bluegrass albums to buy and the possibility of the music's popularity serving as a reaction to technology overload. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-songwriter-producer-collaborator-bandleader (4 Non Blondes) Linda Perry visited Bret in KBCO Studio C to discuss her new documentary and album, both titled LET IT DIE HERE. She's a delight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm a long time admirer of Hiss Golden Messenger - a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter M.C. Taylor. HGM's first new album in three years is titled "I'm People." M.C. visited KBCO Studio C to discuss the meaning behind the new record's title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Brian Posehn returns to Denver's Comedy Works Larimer Square this weekend. He stopped by the KBCO studios to talk with Bret about heavy metal music, his upcoming sitcom, Bob Odenkirk, Kid Rock and Star Wars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might know Jay from SNL or INVINCIBLE. He's a massively talented, funny guy, and he stopped by the KBCO studios to talk about finding his voice(s) and shared his Barack Obama impersonation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nice dudes from Rockville, MD discuss Red Rocks and keeping the band together for 30 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Roy is one multi-faceted dude. He's a member of the longstanding Denver comedy troupe The Grawlix, responsible for the excellent sitcom THOSE WHO CAN'T. He's also a powerful singer and host of the RAT RACE podcast. Ben joined Bret in studio to talk about Colorado comedy, Bill Hicks, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The charismatic Paul Janeway called Bret to talk about his band, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, growing up in a strict religious environment in Birmingham, Alabama and almost becoming an accountant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-songwriter Maren Morris headlines Red Rocks July 19...she's had a fascinating career so far, blazing her own path as well being a member of the supergroup The Highwomen. Morris joined Bret to chat about Red Rocks vs. The Gorge, children's art displayed on the refrigerator and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Brett Sonders podcast, Isaac Slade, the iconic frontman of the Fray, joins Brett in the KBCO Studio C. Isaac shares about his journey from being a multi-platinum artist to living a quiet life on a remote island, where he's been focusing on his mental health and reconnecting with his musical roots. He talks about his return to performing live, his upcoming shows at the Holida...

It was my first meeting with the hilarious Christopher Titus - he's perfected a brand of confessional comedy that's certainly influenced many others! He joined me in the KBCO studios to talk about the worst he's ever bombed onstage and portraying Darth Vader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know Patrick Warburton as David Puddy from SEINFELD. Well, he's a (very funny) standup comedian now. He and fellow standup Mike Wilson joined Bret at 97.3 KBCO to discuss impersonations and the Seinfeld legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love multiple Grammy and Emmy winner Brandi Carlile here at KBCO. She has the finest voice, and her songs are achingly human! Her new album is RETURNING TO MYSELF. She joins Bret via Zoom to discuss the important things: life and football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick is the leader of Fitz and The Tantrums, an impressive alternative neo-soul band from Los Angeles. Fitz and The Tantrums are playing the Boulder Theater January 31, and Michael called Bret to talk about the influence of opera and keeping a band together for nearly 20 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Lennon is presenting his Oscar-winning animated film, "War Is Over." He tells Bret about making the project, remembering John Lennon and who topped his Spotify playlist in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norah Jones has a mountain of Grammys, and makes music that appeals to everyone. She has a new podcast, NORAH JONES IS PLAYING ALONG. She tells Bret about her inspiration for the series. Then, Nathaniel Rateliff, Colorado Hero singer-songwriter-bandleader checks in to talk about some nice personal news and his holiday shows in Denver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret met comedy legend Kevin Nealon for the first time ever. They got along well and discussed Norm McDonald, vegetarianism and being bad at guitar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-guitarist Jonathan and drummer Tyler joined Bret via Zoom to discuss their exciting 2026 Red Rocks shows and how they deal with fans who sing out of tune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Myers is an all-around good guy who just released a well-researched book on comedic actor, John Candy. "John Candy: A Life In Comedy" is available wherever good people sell books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiona Prine's partner, singer-songwriter John Prine passed away in 2020. Fiona still carries his torch, and she'll be screening the documentary HOW LUCKY CAN ONE MAN GET on Sunday, October 26 at Denver's SIE Film Center. She called Bret to discuss John's life and legacy... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was nice of Irish Singer-Songwriter-Busker Dermot Kennedy to stop by the KBCO studios and chat about his career as a troubadour, overcoming shyness and books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando just released his memoir, RUMORS OF MY DEMISE. He called Bret to essentially not talk about that. It's a fun, rambling excursion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, Dune (the original one) and an obscure-trippy '80s film The Hidden are all part of Kyle MacLachlan's acting resume. He called Bret to discuss his new podcast, What Are We Even Doing... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor-novelist-musician-poet David Duchovny called Bret to talk about his new book, ABOUT TIME. Will he read us a poem? What are his thoughts on David Lynch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts are appearing at Fiddler's Green in Denver September 1, here's a conversation I had with him in 2012, discussing the new album at the time, AMERICANA. The album still holds up! I hope the interview does as well. Listen to me occasionally stammer because I was in the (virtual) presence of a hero! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.