Upcoming Special Programs on WFMU
Last updated: November 20th at 7:27 PM

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Bob chats with Comedy Legends, The Farrelly Brothers on their new film DEAR SANTA
Thursday, November 21st, 10pm - 2am
on Bob Barth's One Night Stand
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
LIVE from Los Angeles: The gentlemen who brought us DUMB AND DUMBER, KINGPIN and THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY. are back with a brand new holiday hit on Paramount+ starring Jack Black, DEAR SANTA. Tonight on the show, Peter & Bobby Farrelly! Then we're taking a look at the film , a biopic on the team that created IVF, on Netflix. In select theaters before heading to Disney+ is the Rock Doc, ELTON JOHN: Never Too Late, that looks at his career from his first Dodgers Stadium show to his final Dodgers Stadium show as he makes the decision to retire from the road. Are you seeking a fun and funny audio adventure, apart from this show!? Then THE TRUE STORY OF THE COWARD BROTHERS on Audible is for you. Directed by Christopher Guest and written by and starring Elvis Costello & T. Bone Burnett as The Coward Brothers. Finally we'll take a look at two classic plays, Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT at the Geffen Playhouse starring Rainn Wilson (The Office) and Noel Coward's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at The Antaeus Theatre Company. November 21st at 7pm-11pm PT, 10pm - 2am ET.


Chris Crash in for Hooligan with ADK & AA Records Japanese Punk Double Feature
Friday, November 22nd, 6pm - 7pm
on Strong Style Chris Crash
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Chris Crash (of STRONG STYLE, Tues 8-9pm pm RnS) fills in for Terre + spotlights TWO influential Japanese punk labels on Hooligan! First -- Chris will play punishing tracks from ADK Records (run by Tam from The Stalin.) Then -- Chris heads down to Osaka for some classic street punk courtesy of AA Records! Featuring Gauze, Lip Cream, Laughin' Nose & more.


Lavender Flu
Friday, November 22nd, 9pm - Midnight
on Burn It Down! with Nate K.

Nate K. is proud to welcome long-running Portland, Oregon, outfit Lavender Flu to the show. Playing a hazy, mesmerizing mix of lo-fi psychedelia and burnt-out rock 'n' roll, Lavender Flu have quietly built a reputation as one of the most fascinating and unpredictable bands in the contemporary underground. With a new album, Tracing the Sand by the Pool, out November 15, the band are hitting the road for a series of rare east coast performances and are dropping by WFMU along the way.


Guest Mike Lastra live in the studio
Friday, November 22nd, 9pm - Midnight
on The Radio Is Broken with Rich In Washington
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Portland Oregon music legend (Smegma, Dr. ID, et al) Mike Lastra will be joining Rich in Washington live in the studio to play some music and talk about his long history in the Portland music and Noise music scene on The Radio is Broken. 9pm EST Fridays on the Give the Drummer Some Stream.


Midnight Matinee Presents: Planet of the Monkees
Saturday, November 23rd, Midnight - 3am
on Inflatable Squirrel Carcass with Rich Hazelton

Imagining an alternate version of the 1960s where, instead of being ruled by giant insectoid Beatles, the world was under the spell of four mop-topped simians. Featuring hits like Hey Hey Doctor Zaius, The Left Brain of Landon, and Another Pleasant Spaceship Journey, along with lesser-known gems like Your Grizzled Antihero and It Won’t Be The Same With Monkees. So get your filthy paws over to WFMU at midnight on November 23 (known to some as the Friday overnight) for: Planet of the Monkees. Hosted by John Schnall.


Islands In-Between: 5-Hours Inside Indonesian Music
Saturday, November 23rd, 5pm - 10pm
on Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
In a special 5-hour episode, host David Mittleman will showcase the music of Indonesia with rare vintage vinyl from his collection.


Drop In Presents: Wind it Up.
Saturday, November 23rd, 6pm - 7pm
on Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Wind up the old Victrola and join medson for an hours worth of blues from the 1920’s 30’s and 40’s.


Nat Roe fills in for Serious Moonlight Sonatas
Sunday, November 24th, 6am - 9am
on Nat Roe


India guest DJs!
Sunday, November 24th, 5pm - 6pm
on Radio Row


Weegee
Monday, November 25th, Noon - 3pm
on Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock

Weegee emerged from the trash-rock gutter at their own pace, the slow burn of their bone-rattling riffs mirroring the band's arrival onto New York stages. Their 2023 self-released cassette '"Primitive Thrill" has been remixed and given a proper vinyl release on Dot Dash Sounds. To celebrate, the band returns to WFMU one year after blowing minds on the Spin-Age Blasters program.


Technology we're thankful for
Monday, November 25th, 6pm - 7pm
on Techtonic with Mark Hurst

Amidst all the headlines about predatory tech companies and misbehaving billionaires, we're taking a moment to remember that some tech is actually good. Drawing on listener submissions, Mark will discuss the tools, gadgets, and systemsthat people are genuinely thankful for.


Thankful for The Sonics
Wednesday, November 27th, 10pm - Midnight
on We're Outta Sight!!! with Stu
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
A few songs of thanks and a set of Bo Diddley tracks will serve as the appetizer and dessert for this Thanksgiving Eve broadcast. The main course will be a 60th anniversary rebroadcast (in the original time-slot) of a performance by The Sonics at the Tacoma Sports Arena which aired live on KTNT radio's 'Teen Time' program on November 27th, 1964 between 10:35 and 11:00 PM.


Kassa Overall Interview: Connecting Jazz & Hip Hop
Saturday, November 30th, 7pm - 10pm
on Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Grammy nominated Kassa Overall is at the forefront of 21st Century Jazz. As a drummer, bandleader, composer, producer and DJ he seamlessly weaves the threads that connect experimental Jazz and Hip Hop, while remaining true to his musical mentors, e.g. Geri Allen and Billy Hart. While on tour in Tucson, Arizona, Kassa joined host David Mittleman for an exclusive interview that will highlight a 3-hour exploration of his varied discography.


Andrew Reich, Director of Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story
Saturday, December 7th, 11am - 1pm
on Michael Shelley's show

Michael chats with Andrew Reich, director of the new documentary "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story," which chronicles the 45 year journey of the band's founders, brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald as they persevere through changing musical tastes, record business baloney, drugs, and a kidnapping!


Nduduzo Makhathini Interview: Ancient Zulu Cosmology & Contemporary Jazz
Saturday, December 7th, 7pm - 10pm
on Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Pianist, teacher, scholar, healer and PhD recipient Nduduzo Makhathini is the first musician from South Africa to be signed to Blue Note Records. His art connects ancient Zulu cosmology and contemporary creative Jazz. While on tour in Tucson, Arizona, Makhathini joined host David Mittleman for an exclusive interview that will centerpiece a three-hour survey of his spiritually based music.


Radio Ravioli presents: Ravioli Tourism Monthly Open Lines Extravaganza
Wednesday, December 11th, 9pm - Midnight
on Radio Ravioli with Olivia

Adriene joins Olivia for three hours of chaos and calm. With the dials turning and the phone lines open, they’ll take live listener calls about different topics of serendipity and cosmic-connection while live-mixing music, stories, and all kinds of radio ravioli from around the world. Call in - 201-209-9368!


Yule & The Gang
Thursday, December 19th, 9pm - Midnight
on Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz

Celebrate the holidays with Spazzy Claus and his very special 2024 musical guests Yule & The Gang (featuring the usual assortment of festive knuckleheads).


Radio Ravioli presents: Ravioli Tourism Monthly Open Lines Extravaganza
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 9pm - Midnight
on Radio Ravioli with Olivia

Adriene joins Olivia for three hours of chaos and calm. With the dials turning and the phone lines open, they’ll take live listener calls about different topics of serendipity and cosmic-connection while live-mixing music, stories, and all kinds of radio ravioli from around the world. Call in - 201-209-9368!


Radio Ravioli presents: Ravioli Tourism Monthly Open Lines Extravaganza
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, 9pm - Midnight
on Radio Ravioli with Olivia

Adriene joins Olivia for three hours of chaos and calm. With the dials turning and the phone lines open, they’ll take live listener calls about different topics of serendipity and cosmic-connection while live-mixing music, stories, and all kinds of radio ravioli from around the world. Call in - 201-209-9368!



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