The Mic Is Yours! (95.9 KRFF Post Show)
378 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating"The Mic Is Yours" is a 95.9 KRFF post show that plays back special guest interviews that aired live on air hosted by Travis Hopkins. Trav is the host and producer of "This Side Of Country" airing Monday - Friday 10am to noon (CST) on 95.9 KRFF heard throughout the Fargo/Moorhead area, also streaming everywhere at radiofreefargo.org The show was voted "Best Local Radio Show Of The Red River Valley" 2021! It spotlights the music from midwest country artists, new indie country from around the world, and celebrates the legends of country! It features in studio special guests, interviews, performances, fun segments and more!
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Episodes
Tigirlily Gold Interview
June 14, 2024 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBNorth Dakota's own Tigirlily Gold continues their steady climb to the top! Just this year alone they've performed the national anthem at an NFL game, made their London arena debut, chalked up more performances at the The Grand Ole Opry and most recently earned their first ACM award! It's only June! This Saturday night they come to Fargo for a show at The Sanctuary. We caught up with Kendra and Krista for a chat, check it out!
Hero Healthcare Equipment
June 12, 2024 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBOur friends are back to share all the details for their upcoming community event, plus we chat about the growing need off those they serve.
Nattie Jean Interview
June 10, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MBLocal artist Nattie Jean recently brought her full band show to town for a show, she stopped by our studio, to give us the latest, plans for the summer, new music, and more!
Miss North Dakota USA Interview
June 10, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBShe's the newly crowned Miss North Dakota USA, we chatted with Codi Miller about her unique journey plus she shares the heartwarming personal connection she has with her platform, Make A Wish.
Ashley Wineland Interview
June 10, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBNational touring country artist Ashley Wineland stopped by our studio on her way through Fargo to chat about her area shows, her music, her story, and more.
Ryan Younggren For Judge Interview
June 05, 2024 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBRyan Younggren is a 24 year trial lawyer, a major crimes prosecutor, and law professor. This year he has his sights set on becoming on district judge. We recently had the honor of having an in depth chat with Ryan, one that you don't want to miss, check it out!
Start Up Brew Chat With Sadie
June 05, 2024 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MBStart Up Brew is back and they're kicking off June in a big way! We recently caught up with Sadie to get the details!
Anna Scott Interview
June 04, 2024 02:00 - 11 minutes - 8.03 MBNot long ago we caught artist Anna Scott performing on Tik Tok live and instantly we were in awe of her voice! We couldn't wait to have her on the show for a chat.
Skydive Fargo Interview
May 16, 2024 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBNot long ago we had Skydive Fargo in our 95.9 KRFF studios to help launch their Donald J. Solberg ND Legacy Skydiving Foundation campaign to giveaway a free jump to a deserving recipient. This round we called the winning recipient on the phone and told them live on the air, check it out!
Joey Avery Interview
May 14, 2024 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBComedian Joey Avery comes to town this Friday and Saturday night for 3 shows with his "Joey For President" tour! We recently chatted with Joey about the show, the new resurgence in stand up comedy and more, check it out!
City Serve ND Interview With JC Schwartz
May 11, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MBFor the second year in a row City Serve ND is back in Fargo. A collective of local church communities are coming together to serve those in need for the week of May 28th through June 1st. JC stopped by and gave us all of the details.
Paige Davis Interview
May 09, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBShe's shared the stage with the likes of Little Big Town, Keith Urban and more. Her latest single can be heard on our radio show on 95.9 KRFF. We recently chatted with artist on the rise Paige Davis, check out our chat!
Down Home Interview - Good Night Sleep Challenge
May 06, 2024 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBDown Home empowers lives by furnishes homes for families emerging from homelessness. Down Home is issuing the "Good Night Sleep Challenge" to raise awareness. Emily recently stopped by to tell us all about it and more.
F45 Interview - Mark Wahlberg
May 06, 2024 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThe ladies of F45 Training recently stopped. by to chat about the upcoming Mark Wahlberg week. Plus we issued them a challenge! Check out our fun chat!
Brianna Blankenship Interview
April 22, 2024 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MBWe recently went Instagram live, we asked viewers to drop an independent artist in the comments that we need to check out. We looked at your suggestions and debuted the latest song from Brianna Blankenship "Spinning" that same day. The next day we interview new artist Brianna, check out our chat!
Mrs International Interview
April 16, 2024 01:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWe recently had the pleasure of chatting with Mrs International as she made a stop in Fargo to host a blood drive. Check out our chat.
Cole Mcbee Interview
April 16, 2024 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBCole Mcbee and his family are on the exciting new realty tv show called "The Mcbee Dynasty" referred to as realty version of Yellowstone. We recently caught up with Cole to talk about how the show, his family, the businesses and more!
The Heels Interview
March 16, 2024 18:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis past International Women's Day we caught up with Brittni, Bobbi and Kyla, The Heels! We chatted about their brand new EP, upcoming tour dates and dove into some of their story, check it out!
Brianna Helbling
March 08, 2024 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBLocal artist Brianna Helbling is back with a brand new single, a busy gig schedule and more. Check out our chat!
Jon Bon Jovi Nashville Bar Chat With Big Plan Holdings
March 05, 2024 02:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBNashville is buzzing with the excitement of Jon Bon Jovi's new honky tonk bar opening soon! We chatted with the team at Big Plan Holdings on how this came to be, grand opening plans, and what they plan to do to shake up the bar scene! Check out our chat!
Alyssa Kay Interview
March 02, 2024 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBAlyssa Kay is an artist on the rise who recently released her debut single. We chatted with Alyssa to get the story behind the song, what's coming in 2024 and more, check it out
Landon's Light Foundation Interview
February 08, 2024 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBLandon's Light does some pretty remarkable things for kiddo's who are going through a tough health challenge. Providing hope and joy. Hear their story, about their need and put them on your radar this Giving Hearts Day!
Start Up Brew With Rode America Interview
February 07, 2024 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIt's a brand new season of Start Up Brew! In honor of Giving Hearts Day they're kicking it off spotlighting some wonderful local nonprofits. We got all the details of that and what's coming up! Plus, Sadie introduces us to Eric of Rode America! His custom made van can not only provide a mobile work space, but a vehicle ready to take you on your next adventure! Check it out!
Fargo Memorial Honor Guard Interview
February 07, 2024 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBTom Krabbenoft with the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard is not only a local veteran himself, but someone who champions for all veterans. Ensuring their well being and the support they need is provided. We caught up with Tom recently to chat about a new building project, and how the community can show their support this Giving Hearts Day!
F45 And Down Home Interview
February 07, 2024 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBJust in time for the Super Bowl this weekend, F45 Fitness and Down Home are partnering up for a pretty fun and unique event! Check out our chat!
Christine Southpaw Interview
February 04, 2024 23:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBOur friends Southpaw are back with a brand song called "Breaking Up With Broken." We recently caught up with singer/songwriter Christine to talk about the song and possible plans for a new album. Check out our chat!
Jenny Sheets With Hawks Nest Interview
January 31, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThe Hawks Nest, Fargo's only indoor skate park has got some exciting goals! They're asking for your support this Giving Hearts Day to help them reach those goals. They've also got some exciting events planned, check it out!
Maiven Collective Interview
January 31, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThe Maiven Collective, a workspace geared towards providing a supportive space of working moms complete with daycare, printing services, yoga, coffee bar and more. Tonight they're hosting a soft launch party and you're invited! Check out the details!
Kaylee Rose Interview
January 27, 2024 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBSinger Songwriter Kaylee Rose recently joined us on the show to share her latest single "Healing" and chat about her career and journey thus far, and she's just getting started! Check out her interview!
Red River Children's Advocacy Center Interview
January 23, 2024 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBWith Giving Hearts Day just a few weeks away our friends at Red River Children's Advocacy Center are asking for your support to help provide healing and justice for victims of abuse and neglect. We recently chatted with Heidi about just how your support is utilized, and getting to know the growing need.
Jess Antonette Interview
January 20, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBJess Antonette has an impressive resume and is one of the industry's most respected songwriters. We recently chatted with Jess about her latest song "Run Girl Run" and what she has her sights set on for 2024. We invited her to guest cohost a show if she promises to bring her tour to our neck of the woods, will she take us up on it? Check out our chat!
Lee Newton Interview
January 20, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB2023 was a big year for artist Lee Newton, how does she plan to top that in 2024? New music for one, and she's going big! She connected with Dolly Parton's producer for an upcoming round of songs, including her latest "Carolina Rain." We recently caught up with Lee to get the details!
Jessie Veeder Interview
January 20, 2024 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBNorth Dakota's own Jessie Veeder is back with a brand new album called "Yellow Roses." Some of her best work to date we dove into some of the stories behind the songs, why it took 7 years to make a new album, where does she find the time amongst her busy schedule and more, check it out!
Brittany Brave Interview
January 11, 2024 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBMiami Florida stand up comic Brittany Brave makes her first trip to Fargo for a weekend of shows, at a time when the temps are scheduled to hit below zero! She's in for a real treat. We had a fun chat with Brittany, check it out!
The Band Kris Interview
January 08, 2024 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBWe've been playing their music on our radio show and this past New Year's Eve we happen to catch The Band Kris doing a Tok Tok live. From there we connected and lined up a live radio interview. This talented sister duo named after their late brother have created quite a social media following to go along with their catchy music. We caught up Jami and Dani to get the details on what's coming up for them in 2024, check it out!
Swing Barrell Sean Interviw
December 23, 2023 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBDon't have someone to spend Christmas with? The Swing Barrell crew has your back! Sean stopped by recently to share the details on their "Not So Lonely Christmas" event, check out our chat!
Bryan Loweree Interview
December 11, 2023 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MBLocal artist and one of the hardest working artists that we know, Bryan Loweree recently joined us on the show to debut his new song called "Old Fashioned." A song cowritten by an artist that he met at a "This Side Of Country" event. We got the story behind the song, and chatted about what's on the horizon for 2024. Check our interview with Bryan!
FM Area Foundation Interview
December 01, 2023 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MBThe FM Area Foundation serves the community helping donors meet charitable goals. Going on now through December 8th the FM Area Foundation is celebrating the holidays with the "Caring Catalog." The catalog connects the community with local non profits working to help those in need. We recently chatted with the foundation on this year's catalog and more, check out our chat!
Danica Michaels Interview
November 23, 2023 02:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBDanica Michaels is a Sioux Falls South Dakota artist who's shared the stage with some pretty big names in country music. We've been playing her latest single "Girl Gang" on 95.9 KRFF. She makes her Fargo debut coming up December 9th at the Grand Ole Brewery. Check out our chat!
Jessie Wilson Interview
November 17, 2023 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBNo stranger to our show, artist on the rise Jessie Wilson is back with a brand new single, a duet! We get the story behind the song, how the collaboration happened and more!
Tuned Up With Fix It Forward
November 17, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBBoth Justin the advisor from the downtown Fargo Fix It Forward Auto Care location, and Steve the new Development Director for their non profit, Fix It Forward Ministry, joined us in studio to chat vehicle prep for the upcoming holiday travel season, and the current month of fundraising their in the middle of, check it out!
Julia Still Interview
November 16, 2023 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBWe recently spoke to artist on the rise Julia Still and chatted about her new album and got the story behind her empowering song "Ain't Made Weak" check it out!
Fargo Fashion Week Chat
October 08, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBFargo Fashion Week was started 10 years ago, since it's inception it has switched hands, taken a break for the pandemic, now it's back in the hands of Natalie Sparrow with looks to be it's biggest and best year yet! Check out our chat with Natalie.
Midwest Murder Podcast Chat With Dawn And Jonah
October 08, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBComing off of a great live event at the Sanctuary Event Center, Dawn and Jonah hosts of the Midwest Murder Podcast stopped by for a chat. Check it out!
F45 Chat With Emily
October 08, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBF45 West Fargo, The Dakotas only location offering 45 minute team training specializing inline changing functional fitness! We recently chatted with owner Emily about Mark Wahlberg week and more, check it out!
Emerging Prairie Chat With Sadie
October 08, 2023 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MBFall is here, and Emerging Prairie is rounding out their Start Up Brew season in a big way! We recently caught up with Sadie to get this month's event details, got a sneak peak of Curiosity Week, and what might they have planned for 2024, check out our chat!
Recovery Reinvented Interview
September 27, 2023 22:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBRecovery Reinvented brings together state and national recovery experts to share innovative practice. October 5th they'll be hosting a live event to share their insight into how to turn advocacy into action hosted by Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum. We chatted with Reyna Bergstrom and managing director Jonathan Holth about the details!
Getting Tuned Up With Fix It Forward Auto Care
September 25, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWe're connecting with our friends at Fix It Forward Auto Care for a new segment on our show called "Getting Tuned Up With Fix It Forward!" We're kicking things off talking with Justin the advisor for their downtown location. We get into the wear and tear on our vehicles from the summer road trips, to how to prepare for the upcoming winter season, plus we get into your car care questions, check it out!
Elle King Interview
September 16, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.3 MBThe one and only Elle King is in Fargo to help throw one heck of a end of summer party at The Lights in West Fargo. Recently nominated for a People's Choice Award and riding high on her recent release "Come Get Your Wife" album we caught up with Elle for a fun chat, check it out!
Jail Chaplains Interview
September 13, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBNo inmate walks alone . . . the Jail Chaplains help set inmates free with hope through Jesus Christ. We recently chatted with some of the team, Mike and John about their upcoming charity event and more.