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A Wonderful Day Podcast
Sunday 12:00 PM to 2:00PM (Bi-Weekly)Let the music move you to brighten your day!
shiiiiiz talk
Sunday 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMAmani and Ms.Jurr go on a journey of life and the pursuits of happiness to find a way to cope with this world we try to live in. From school work, to work, friends, relationships and even somebody’s mama! its comical relief for us, the world and the holy spirt.
So join us! lets see what we can find through it all.. maybe even love, Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit.
Presented by real conversations for real people.
Cool Girl Hours with Jane Roberts Shapiro
Monday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Bi-Weekly)Chicago native Jane Roberts Shapiro plays a curated mix of hardcore, electronica, indie rock, shoe gaze and whatever else she feels like. Expect to hear anything from nostalgic 2000’s indie rock to obscure local to hardcore to whatever else Jane found online at 3 am.
Kattam Potta Satta
Monday 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Bi-Weekly)A radio show that explores queer history in India, in Tamil. An attempt to eradicate the very common Indian belief that queerness is inherently a western culture.
i-zimbra
Monday 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (Bi-Weekly)“I Zimbra” is a bi-weekly radio show brought to you by Isabel Steffes featuring an hour of the best boundary-breaking experimental music throughout history. This show features music across all genres, locations, and time periods that, in one way or another, opened the doors for exploration and innovation.
I Zimbra will highlight influential and revolutionary artists who explored new territories and pioneered new styles. Whether it be King Tubby’s mastering of dub engineering, A.G. Cook’s glittering pop melodies or Talking Head’s use of Dada sound poetry for lyrics, I Zimbra will explore it all.
So tune in, sit back, and relax, as we explore the weird, funky, and even absurd corners of music history.
Audio Anatomy
Monday 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (Bi-Weekly)A vivisection: Artists discuss//listen to the music that shapes them.
Coming of Rage Ceremony
Monday 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMComing of Rage Radio is a show about femmes in subculture. We play a variety of songs and genres by a variety of artists both local and across the globe! Occasionally we also interview artists on air! Listen in every Monday at 5 pm!
Take a Stab
Monday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Bi-Weekly)Discover niche(ish) horror movies and if they’re worth watching.
Budding Young Starlet’s Audio Anthology
Monday 8:00 PM to 9:30 PMQuirks and rhythms, luxuries… eclectic music for the prying listener. Budding Young Starlet’s Audio Anthology is a bi-weekly radio playlist that streams every other Monday from 8-9 pm, curated by Anabelle Lombard. Somewhat arbitrarily themed episodes feature a blend of genres anywhere from New Wave, to Funk, to Psychedelic Jazz, Punk, and far beyond. Tune in for a mix of eccentric anthems, musical oddities, and just some damn good songs to indulge in!
Longform
Tuesday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDanny Floyd and guests bring ambient and experimental music with other surprises.
“89.3 The Wave”
Tuesday 10:00 PM to 11:00 PMWant to dig deeper into the biggest hits of the 80’s? Want to learn more about those obscure songs on your parent’s college mixtape? 89.1 The Wave (alternatively The Wave MusicRadio 89) is produced in the style of an archived independent pop and alternative station from 1980-1989. Hear two radical 80’s DJs play and discuss both the chart toppers and chart droppers of select weeks as you catch your latest in 80’s sports, movies, radio, and news updates!
grave transmissions
Wednesday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMDIY screamo emoviolence myspace grindcore metallic hardcore sasscore mathcore nintendocore cybergrind crunkcore blackgaze deathcore – loud screaming music from the 90s to now, curated bi-weekly.
All Things ignored
Wednesday 1:00PM to 2:00PM (Bi-Weekly)You walk into a bar. Do you a) buy a beer. b) put music on the jukebox c) leave and go to Walmart d) listen to All Things Ignored on Free Radio SAIC biweekly on Wednesdays from 1-2pm.
Just a Girl
Wednesday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMImmerse yourself in Annikah’s current fascinations, including introspective, philosophical musings, adventures in The Sims 4 universe, and the captivating world of cinema. Embark on a journey that uncovers the intricate threads that bind seemingly unrelated elements, all while shedding light on the hidden power structures that influence our beloved aspects of life.
Hyper-Fixation Extravaganza Eleganza
Wednesday 8:30 PM to 9:30 PMWeekly show where Dex showcases and gabs about his absolutely most favorite things like certain artists, albums, books, genres of music, movie scores, any many many more! Each week is different and has its own separate theme. Tune in to Hyper-Fixation Extravaganza Eleganza to find your new hyper-fixation!
Ribbons & Rhyme
Thursday 1:00PM to 2:00PMcc zucker plays a curated mix of everything from soulful jazz tracks to house remixes and everything in between. should feel like sharing music with friends on a hot summer day :)
The obl-v-ous Show
Thursday 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Bi-Weekly)The obl-v-ous Show is a variety radio show hosted by Starr Ramone writer Mae Lyne. Each episode features a different musical topic, ranging across several genres, and a reading from one of Mae’s comics or zines. It’s the perfect show for people who are oblivious, don’t know what they want, or just like a little bit of everything.
The Cut: Grad Chats
Thursday 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Bi-Weekly)Casual conversations with Graduate students… and sometimes a special guest
C n’ N
Friday 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMCritically acclaimed radio show from Oscar nominated hosts Christian and Naya (C n’ N) pushes the questions of humanity and the moral compass…jk a goth girl and indie dream boy play indie rock and grunge, occasionally they talk about it
punk’s half dead
Friday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMDo you like the Ramones? A die-hard Minutemen fan? Enjoy some Bikini Kill? Are you wanting to learn what it means to be punk while experiencing end stage capitalism? Punk’s Half Dead is a show for anyone who loves punk music, loves the scene, is new to the vibe, or wants promote their band. An hour of punk, both old and new, to get you through the day!
Pet Project
Friday 1:00PM to 3:00 PM (Bi-Weekly)
Nothing Rationale
Friday 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMAn hour of grunge, rock, shoegaze or anything else I’ve been listening to with occasional themed episodes for fun!!
sharing is caring
Friday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMgenreless. warm. silly. generous. we have fun, and hope you do to.
NOT Radio Rebel
Friday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMHOT SINGLES NEAR YOU!!…Just kidding its just me Larson lol. welcome to the cuntyist, funniest, most unhinged teenage diary of your life! feeling sad, then listen to NOT Radio Rebel! relationship issues, then listen NRR! Ur mom cheated on your dad with your best friend and now they have a love child…THEN LISTEN TO NOT RADIO REBEL! I’m just your average relatable teenager just trying to make it through college! do I know what Im doing…no! listen as I take you away from your problems and Force you to listen to mine lol. expect iconic guest (my friends), no filter , and tons of SCANDAL!!!
Black on Display
Saturday 12:00 PM to 2:00PM (Bi-Weekly)Hosts Abreihona and Leah encourage listeners to experience Black arts in Chicago while also diversifying the white-dominated art world. Black on Display highlights Black culture in the arts by underlining Black artists both local and national, introducing the audience to Black producers and musicians, taking a deep dive into Black directed films and TV, and even exclusive mixes made by Abreihona herself featuring Black musicians. The show calls attention to the long standing suppression and appropriation of Black aesthetics while featuring the Black art world in Chicago.
