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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

Red River Market Chat With Simone

March 03, 2023 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MB

The Red River Market takes over West Acres mall this Saturday with over 40 local vendors, live music and more!  We chatted with Simone to get all of the details and try some of the amazing baked goods! Check out our chat! 

Cooper Alan Interview

March 03, 2023 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MB

Country superstar Cooper Alan makes his Fargo debut with a sold out show at the Sanctuary Events Center.   He stopped by our studio for a chat and even a little private mini concert for our own intern Katie, check it out! 

Aaron Simmons Interview

March 03, 2023 02:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Minnesota native now Nashville artist Aaron Simmons stopped by our studio to chat about his latest single "Shawshank."  We got the story behind the song, has he ever done any time and if he needed bail money who does he think would step up and have his back, check out our chat! 

Moorhead Business Association Board Members Interview

March 03, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Now that Frostival is complete the Moorhead Business Association is ready to take on the next big thing for the Moorhead community.  We recently chatted with Alisha and some of the board members about what's coming up,  what they bring to the table in their new roles and what are some of the things that they're proud of the MBA for accomplishing, check out our chat! 

Alexa Interview

February 27, 2023 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

She's been writing and playing music since she was just a young girl, still only 23 years old she's already become a big time player in the music industry having racked up a list of awards and radio airplay everywhere!  Check out our chat with Alexa

Walking Phoenix With KAATWALK Interview

February 25, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Local group Walking Phoenix invited their Minneapolis friend and artist KAATWALK to do a show in Fargo.  We got to know the group, chatted about their debut album and how they connected with KAAT, then flipped the script and had KAAT call in on her way to Fargo for the show.  Great chat, check it out!

Moorhead Business Association Interview with Alisha And Board President Kim

February 24, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Frostival 2023 is wrapping up in Fargo/Moorhead and we recently chatted with Alisha from the Moorhead Business Association and board president Kim about some of the highlights, what's coming up and how the board looks to continue helping their community grow, check out our chat! 

BabyQuip Interview With Lindsay (Love Your Local FM)

February 23, 2023 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Imagine flying your family on a trip and instead of bringing things like the baby stroller, the car seat, you just rent them when you get there!  Enter Babyquip!  That's what they do!  Uber for baby equipment.  They're a franchise and we recently chatted with Fargo location representative Lindsay!  We chatted with how she got involved, why she loves Babyquip and what's one of the most unique things she's had to rent out.  Check out our chat! 

Solace Counseling Interview With Brittany (Love Your Local FM)

February 23, 2023 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

The world is a heavy place right now.  You can't look anywhere on tv, on social media, without hearing some sort of outrageous event taking place.  Now more than ever mental health is of top priority.  Indira with Love Your Local FM recently introduced us to Brittany owner of Solace Counseling and what her small counseling business is doing to help those in our community stay healthy.  Check out our chat! 

C-Boys Interview

February 23, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

CJ and Ben of the C-Boys stopped by our studio right after their recent speaking engagement with Start Up Brew Fargo.   Their methods of entrepreneurship may be unconventional but they're been making it work and growing their brand for the past handful of years.    We talked about how it all began, how they handle the distractions and how we can be the first member of their senior c-boy division ha!  Check out fun chat! 

Kay Cote Interview

February 22, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Former Fargo native Kay Cote dialed us up for a chat and to catch up!  She was recently a guest speaker at a national podcast convention.  We asked her for some tips and to hit us with some knowledge, check out our chat! 

Darrin Wentz Interview

February 19, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Darrin's first gig in Fargo ND was in 1989.  March 10th 2023 he joins an all star line up of local artists for The Grand Ole Brewery 3.  Artists who credit him for their inspiration as new artists on the scene.  It was conversation that we could just sit back and enjoy hearing the many stories that he has, the wisdom that he shares and the advice!  Check out our chat!

Piggy BBQ Chat With Amie (Love Your Local)

February 19, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MB

Piggy BBQ has become a local favorite, they've been in the Fargo Moorhead community since 2020.  They're original location opened in Walker Minnesota, so what brought them here?  How are they unique?  Do they have plans to expand?  Check out our fun chat with Amie! 

Full Cup Conversations With Thunder Coffee And Pray For Gray

February 19, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Pray For Gray is North Dakota's only brain tumor non profit organization aspiring to being an organization filled with hope, to educate and to raise awareness of brain tumors, to help meet the needs of other brain tumor patients and their families.  Skyler with Thunder Coffee recently joined us again in studio to spotlight this amazing non profit, share their story a,d goals with our listeners, check out our chat! 

Giraffic Media Interview With Andrea (Love Your Local FM)

February 19, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MB

Andrea and Giraffic Media help Mompreneurs show their business who's boss!  We recently chatted about the story behind the name, the concept, goals they've got and more!  Check out our chat! 

Lilly Danielle Interview

February 15, 2023 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MB

Recently turned 15 years old Lilly Danielle just released her latest single and was announced as our first artist for the upcoming Grand Old Brewery 3.   She joined us in studio for a chat and live performance, check it out! 

Cohost Misty Ibach Conversation With Ashley Rae

February 15, 2023 03:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

Two Mrs. ND International alumni, our cohost for the day Misty Ibach brought Ashley Rae in studio to talk about her brand new children's book.  Both of these ladies are a great example of the amazing women in our community doing amazing things.  Check out our chat! 

NoDak Pro Washing Chat With Clay!

February 15, 2023 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Clay is a D-1 wrestling athlete with NDSU.  He's also a new business owner.  Clay recently started his own power washing business.  We chatted with him about how the wrestling season is going, why power washing, and more!  Check it out! 

Excite Music Non Profit Interview

February 13, 2023 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MB

We wrapped up our Giving Hearts Day non profit spotlight with Excite Music doing great things for the kiddos in our community.  The support for this great non profit doesn't have to stop there, check out their story and their mission! 

Frostival Chat With The MBA 2-09-2023

February 13, 2023 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Our pal Alisha with the Moorhead Business Association joined us recently to introduce us to some local Moorhead Businesses doing great things and supporting Frostival!  We talked Disney sing along, open ice skate, the planetarium and more, check it out! 

Love Your Local FM Spotlight With Floret & Foilage And Selfie World!

February 13, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

With Valentine's Day approaching our pal Indira with "Love Your Local FM" recently introduced us to a few small local businesses that you should consider checking out with your Valentine!  We got to know Floret And Foilage, and Selfie World!  Flowers and fun!  Check out our chat! 

Full Cup Conversations With Thunder Coffee And Bio Girls

February 13, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

The Fargo Moorhead community knows for it's tremendous support of local non profits recently raised 26.1 Million dollars  to give back to almost 570 non profits.   Our pal Skyler with Thunder Coffee recently joined us and introduced us to Bio Girls!  Hear their story, their why, their goals and more!  Check it out! 

New Life Center Interview

February 08, 2023 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Giving Hearts Day is in just a few days and one local non profit that is one of the area's longest running joined us in studio recently.  Billy with the New Life Center Genesis Program chatted with us as well as current program client Syd who graciously shared his story.  Check out our chat! 

Start Up Brew Interview - February Preview

February 08, 2023 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Director Jenny Sheets with Start Up Brew Fargo recently joined us back in studio to update us on how the new year of events is going and gave us a preview of what's to come in February, check out our chat! 

Kyle Colby Interview

February 07, 2023 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.38 MB

Local singer/songwriter will be a part of the Grand Ole Brewery coming up March 10th.  We chatted with him about his recent tv performance, new music in 2023 and more!  Check out our chat! 

Giving Hearts Day Spotlight With Landon's Light Foundation

February 07, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Landon's Light supports children battling medical illnesses by providing hope and joy during their difficult journey.  We recently chatted with Mary Ellen about Giving Hearts Day, a recent miracle moment story and how your contributions help support their mission, check out our chat! 

Love Your Local With Ellis Driving Services

February 02, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MB

She's changing the way driving services are handled in Fargo/Moorhead.  Our pal Indira welcomed owner of Ellis Driving Services, Renee in studio for this Love Your Local spotlight.  We got to hear about the great connection Renee has with her clients, why so many go to her and how she wants to grow her business.  Check out our chat!

Love Your Local With Jade & Jasper

February 02, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

She was out sick last week but she's back with another Love Your Local Small Business Spotlight, Indira introduced us to the owner of Jade & Jasper.  We heard the fun story behind the name, what sets them apart as a boutique, current challenges that they face as a small business, how the community can support more and all the things, check out our chat! 

Cheyden Paulson Interview

February 02, 2023 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MB

Up and coming singer/songwriter Cheyden Paulson recently joined us in studio to talk about his debut single called "Changing."  We also got to hear what it was like growing up in a household with dad from the band Breaking Eight inspiring Cheyden's path.  More new music on the way in 2023, lot's coming up for Cheyden!  Check out our chat! 

Thunder Coffee Full Cup Conversations With Heart & Soul Community Cafe

February 01, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

We recently began a new segment on the show with our friends at Thunder Coffee called "Full Cup Conversations" where we meet non profit leaders to get their story and what fills their cup about their organization, have a listen! 

Giving Hearts Day Non Profit Spotlight With Down Home

February 01, 2023 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

The gang at Down Home are doing wonderful things for families in need, what began in 2017 has blossomed into a highly respected organization in Fargo Moorhead.  We recently chatted with Down Home about some of their wonderful partnerships, success stories, current challenges and goals for 2023.  Have a listen! 

Whiskey Widow Interview

February 01, 2023 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Our friend the Whiskey Widow Amber Gustafson is back to chat about her latest blog post, the fund that she's created in her late husband's name to help support law enforcement in training, plus we may have invited her into a fun little challenge.  Check out our chat! 

Young Life Fargo Moorhead Interview

January 31, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Giving Hearts Day is just days away and we recently spotlighted local non profit "Young Life Fargo Moorhead."  They're a wonderful local organization that meets kids on their turf doing the things that they enjoy inspiring them to get to know Jesus along the way.   We chatted with Hunter and Brody and got the fun details, check it out! 

Frostival Chat With The MBA and The Moorhead Public Library

January 28, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.27 MB

Frostival 2023 is in full swing across Fargo/Moorhead.  So many great businesses involved in hosting all of the fun events.  Alisha with the Moorhead Business Association introduces us to the Moorhead Public Library in this interview. 

Frostival Chat With The MBA and The Moorhead Parks Dept.

January 28, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Frostival 2023 has so much to offer the Fargo Moorhead community with a wide variety of events to choose from.  Alisha from the Moorhead Business Association joins us with the Moorhead Parks Dept to talk Frozen Fortress and more!  Check out our chat! 

Frostival Chat With The MBA and Talecris Plasma

January 28, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

You can't have Frostival without Winter Fun Days presented by Talecris Plasma, and what is plasma bowling?  Alisha with the Moorhead Business Association introduces us to the Talecris group and gives us all of the details! Check out our chat!

Brianna Helbling Interview

January 28, 2023 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MB

2020 is when artist Brianna Helbling released her debut EP "Timeless" featuring the songs "Better Run" and "Sandbar."    It had been a minute but 2022 saw her then release single "Reciprocate" which showed her growth as a songwriter and had us itching for more.   We recently caught up with Brianna to talk new music, upcoming shows, plans for 2023, and even met one of her songwriting partners in from Nashville for a visit.  Check out our fun interview!

Zach Thomas Interview

January 26, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Zach Thomas an artist to be taken seriously is on the brink of big things.  Two time American Idolist (we may have made that word up) just last year released his first EP with his single "Wild Side" being one of our most played songs on 95.9 KRFF.    His latest song "Must Be The Whiskey" already racking up downloads and streams has taken his songwriting to another level that we didn't even know the guy had.  Zach recently joined us in studio to chat about new music on the way, some big gigs ...

Love Your Local FM With Core Health And Daily Dose

January 26, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Our pal Indira with Love You Local FM was M.I.A. today due to being under the weather but she set us up with some great local small businesses that you need to know.  We chatted with Core Health and Daily Dose, both focused on bettering your lifestyle with plenty of options. Check out our great chat! 

Tech 4 Kids Interview

January 25, 2023 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Tech 4 Kids mission is to help supply laptops for kids to help with their learning development.  A non profit started in 2020 by Amy Loomer-Longtin.  We chatted with Amy about their needs, their goals, and even hearing some of the great success stories.  Check out our chat! 

Startup Brew Fargo Interview

January 25, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

A new year of Startup Brew Fargo begins!  Get to know some of the area's talented entrepreneurs every Wednesday morning.  Director Jenny Sheets stopped by to give us the details of what we can look forward to, how you can be a part and what the community can do to support!  Check out our great chat! 

Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre / Fargo Moorhead Opera Interview

January 24, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

The Fargo Moorhead Opera production of "Bon Appetit" takes place this Friday and Saturday night at TAK Music Venue!   A production that celebrates the talented Julia Childs and has cast members actually making food while performing!  Check out our fun chat! 

Love Your Local Featuring Enlightened Beauty And Dakota Business Lending

January 19, 2023 02:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Giving Hearts Day Spotlight With TNT Kids Fitness

January 19, 2023 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MB

February 9th marks the 16th year for Giving Hearts Day.  Between now and the 9th we're getting to know as many local non profits as we can and spotlighting their story, their why, their goals and more! Today we got to know TNT Kids Fitness and the many great things they're up to, check it out!

Siena Interview

January 13, 2023 02:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Singer songwriter Siena got the inspiration to launch her music career by singing the national anthem at a benefit show for the victims of the Las Vegas shooting.   Singing and playing music since she was a young girl Siena recently released her debut single and music video for "Sass."  Check out our chat! 

Love Your Local Small Business Spotlight With Enchantasy's and Beauty Marks Boudoir

January 12, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

With Valentine's Day soon approaching our pal Indira brought in a couple of ladies from some small local businesses that can help spice things up.   They also have their own unique way of providing confidence and empowerment to Theo customers and clients.  We had a great chat with Kim from Enchantasy's and Tonya with Beauty Marks Boudoir, check it out! 

Jessie Wilson Interview 1-10-2023

January 10, 2023 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MB

Artist on the rise Jessie Wilson checked in from Nashville to chat about her new single,  plans for 2023 and what it'll take to get her to do a show in Fargo.  Check out our interview!

Midwest Murder Podcast Interview

January 06, 2023 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

The Midwest Murder Podcast recently celebrated 2 years and in those 2 years they’ve become one of the Midwest’s most popular podcasts doing live events to sold out venues!  They’re kicking off 2023 with a sold out night in Fargo and we caught up with Jonah and Dawn to discuss the new season, check it out! 

MBA Interview with Axis Clinicals

January 06, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

A new segment we’re introducing on the show is Talking Business with the MBA!  Today we kicked it off Meg and Axis Clinicals.  We got to the heart of the matter from the services they offer to any misconceptions they might have to plans for 2023!  We even talked about smelling men to tell if they’re single or not, you heard right ha! Check out our chat! 

Hiahli Interview

January 05, 2023 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

One of Fargo’s best live bands visits our show to debut their first hip hop country style track and extend an invite to our listeners an invite to their first big show of the year, check it out!