The Runcast with John Richards

We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that’s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your level. Subscribe right here, and enjoy new episodes every two weeks starting June 3, 2022. Supp...

In case you missed the announcement, The Runcast is returning, right here, on June 3rd! Email us at runcast@kexp.org if you have questions, feedback, or guest suggestions for the new season, launching in just ONE WEEK. Today, John stops by for a few reminders before replaying Volume 25 of the Runcast from 2021: In his final Runcast of the year – and KEXP's final episode of The Weekly Mix &nd...

In case you missed the announcement, The Runcast is returning, right here, on June 3rd! Email us at runcast@kexp.org if you have questions, feedback, or guest suggestions for the new season, launching in just two weeks. Today, John shares details on the new season before replaying Volume 24 of the Runcast from 2021: This edition of the Runcast is hosted by John Richards and powered by incredible m...

Take your running shoes out of storage and start planning your next route because The Runcast is returning, right here, on June 3rd! With three weeks until the new episode, John shares details on this summer's series before replaying Volume 23 of the Runcast from 2021: John reads listeners' stories of hope amidst a pandemic, divorce, and more, showing how the runcast has inspired them, which in tu...

What is the Black Constellation? If you know, you'll want to listen to this podcast. If you don't, you'll want to listen, too. "Fresh off the Spaceship" is the newest podcast from KEXP, telling the story of the highly influential yet scarcely documented artist collective. The Black Constellation has included such varied musical acts as Shabazz Palaces, THEESatisfaction, Ya Tseen and Porter Ray. Ho...

Today, we bring you an episode of KEXP's Live on KEXP podcast featuring an exclusive session with Japanese Breakfast. There are many negative ways one could sum up 2021 but one shining bright positive title we can give it is "The Year of Michelle Zauner." The Oregon-born artist is probably best known as Japanese Breakfast and released the stellar album Jubilee this June but is also now an acclaime...

Today, we bring you an exclusive interview with Tori Amos, from KEXP's Sound & Vision  podcast. Tori Amos talks about her new album, 'Ocean to Ocean,' and how she experiences visual trips of synesthesia when playing and listening to music. She also discusses how the pandemic impacted her mental health, strengthened her connection to nature, and influenced songs on the album. For more stor...

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In his final Runcast of the year – and KEXP's final episode of The Weekly Mix – John goes freeform to create a very personal Runcast just for you. Listen for advice, motivation, inspiration, and incredible music to power your run. 1. The Antlers - Solstice 2. Big Red Machine - Phoenix (feat. Fleet Foxes & Anaïs Mitchell) 3. Big Red Machine - The Ghost of Cincinnati 4. Public S...

DJ Kevin Cole curates tracks from some of the best albums of the year so far, songs from highly anticipated upcoming releases, and a few mind-benders from artists playing one of the best music festivals of the year, Iceland Airwaves. You’ll hear Arlo Parks, Ty Segall, Courtney Barnett, Hollis, Wet Leg and more! 1. No-No Boy - The Best God Damn Band in Wyoming 2. Wet Leg - Chaise Longue 3. Na...

Summon your inner goth with this episode of The Weekly Mix, in celebration of World Goth Day (((Extended))). Guided by KEXP DJs Sharlese, Kevin, Abbie and Jenn, this mix is a dark and glorious sonic trip around the globe. 1. Beastial Mouths - Industrial Waste (Light Asylum Remix) 2. ХВОРЬ (Ailments) - Аня Носова 3. Szaio - W Naszym Domu 4. Hante . - Insanity 5. PIXEL GRIP - Pursuit  6. Ditta...

DJ Miss Ashley provides a sampling of some of her favorite new tunes to fit this hot, late summer vibe. You'll hear the latest from Jamaican artist Jesse Royal, Australian producer Logic1000, and two of Argentina's biggest stars, Nicki Nicole and Dread Mar I...just to name a few! 1. Marcus Gad - Brave New World 2. Alborosie - The System 3. Jesse Royal - High Tide or Low (feat. Samory I) 4. Nicki N...

It's the latest edition of the Runcast, hosted by John Richards and powered by incredible music and quotes from the likes of Confucius, Danny Rojas from Ted Lasso, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. As Emerson said, "Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out...

Brought to you by Greta Rose, who explains, "When I was collecting tracks for this weeks mix and trying to zero in on a theme I kept noticing lyrics tied to love and also prose referencing different celestial bodies in the night sky. The songs came together with the intention of channeling a feeling of joy, expansion and of being in relationship with that which is occurring around us. How we&rsquo...

Cheryl Waters invites us to get lost in her latest mix, a sprawling 22 tracks including recent gems from Bachelor, Ambar Lucid, The Marías, Miss Grit and more. Climb in and let each song take you deeper and deeper into a state of musical bliss.  1. Antonioni - Puck 2. Ambar Lucid - Get Lost In The Music 3. Courtney Barnett - Rae Street 4. Bachelor - Anything At All 5. Faye Webster - Ch...

Greatly hosted by DJ Troy Nelson, who says, “This is a taste of some of the artists and songs that have been swirling around my head the past few months. So much music has been flowing out of the universe, so sit back and enjoy some of the music that's been greatly lately!" 1. Cobra Man - Powered Up 2. Wild Powwers - ....Sucks 3. Nicki Danger - Adhesive 4. Appaloosa - Big Dinner 5. Teenage S...

John reads listeners' stories of hope amidst a pandemic, divorce, and more, showing how the runcast has inspired them, which in turn, inspires him.  1. Mint Julep - A Rising Sun  2. Efterklang - Living Other Lives 3. Piroshka - V.O. 4. José González - Head On 5. Ducks Ltd. - As Big As All Outside 6. Night Beats - New Day 7. Ages and Ages - Light Goes Out 8. Ora the Molecule...

Drive Time host Kevin Cole hits the road with tunes for driving. Whether it’s a Summer roadtrip, a commute, or you just sitting in your home thinking about your drive to make the world a better place, Kevin has the music for you. Think of this as a mixtape from a loved one you’re popping in your car for the first time—this playlist has Kevin’s favorite driving and grooving...

Happy Pride Month! Kennady shows her Pride as a Queer DJ with a mix of all the best femme, non-binary, and gender non-conforming LGBTQ+ muscians. Dance along to tracks from Shura, Arlo Parks, Supercoze, Gina Young, and more.  1. Tribe 8 - Femme Bitch Top  2. The Muffs - Oh Nina 3. Gina Young - So-Called Str8 Girl 4. The Butchies - She’s So Lovely 5. Arlo Parks  - Sophie 6. Mar...

Larry Mizell Jr.'s music to soundtrack your freedom to dance, love, stunt, rage and cry. Coming soon to a federal holiday near you! 1. Ric Wilson - Fight Like Ida B & Marsha P 2. Jarv Dee x Bad Colours - Black Skin (feat. Stas THEE Boss) 3. Durand Jones & The Indications - Witchoo 4. Kassa Overall - I’m A King (feat. Stas THEE Boss & Nappy Nina) 5. Shabazz Palaces - 20 Gear Scien...

John had a terrible run before recording this podcast and from that complete disaster of a run comes inspiration and motivation for YOUR run. Remember, this stuff (he did not say "stuff") is hard, but you can do it.  1. Gidge - New Light 2. Sofia Kourtesis - La Perla 3. Bicep - Sundial 4. Amen Dunes  - Blue Rose 5. Gary Louris - Almost Home 6. Quivers - Hold You Back 7. Ya Tseen - Knives...

Join DJ Sean for tunes to while away a sunny afternoon. Sean adds, “For best results, scatter a bunch of prisms near your sunniest window and turn the volume up... But try to avoid looking right at the rays 'cause even though the colours are really cool it can be blinding and maybe you knock over some houseplants as a result... Not me, but it could happen." 1. Mart Avi - Wire 2. Kate NV - Sa...

From the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish and Suheir Hammad, to the idea that "Hip Hop Never Died, It Lives In Palestine," this week's mix is a time-traveling exploration of resistance music and global solidarity, with the people of Palestine on our hearts and minds. There's brand new music from Daboor, Essam & Petty Pro along with underheard mixtape classics from Narcy & Shadia Mansour, Native G...

Albina Cabrera and deejay Chilly celebrate the 10-year anniversary of KEXP’s modern Latin mix show, El Sonido, with a collection of some of their favorite new tracks. Hip-hop, psych rock, electro-cumbia and more from over a dozen different countries across Latin America and the globe. Tune in and turn it up as we celebrate a decade together!  1. Sofia Kourtesis - La Perla  2. MULA...