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Under the Radar Podcast

302 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings

The Best Songs You’ve Never Heard. Host Dave Trout brings you an hour of music that is thoughtful & inspirational, but may be largely under-appreciated. We’ll bring you music from undiscovered artists as well as some of the lesser-known songs from established artists. It’s like a 101 Class in *Gourmet Music*.

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Episodes

Episode #263 - Top Gourmet Songs of 2013, Part A

January 03, 2014 07:55 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Hear the best songs of 2013 as voted by our critics panel including tracks by The Gray Havens, Tal & Acacia, Jars of Clay, and Seabird. 

Episode #260 - Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2013

December 27, 2013 07:27 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

In case you missed it the first time around, we're offering a second helping of the best gourmet albums released in 2013.

Episode #262 - Christmas Carols

December 20, 2013 07:34 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Merry Christmas! Enjoy your holiday festivities with a full dose of gourmet music including Jason Gray, Downhere, JJ Heller, and Smalltown poets.

Episode #261 - Christmas Music with Andrew Greer

December 13, 2013 06:59 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Special guest, Andrew Greer, joins us this week to add to the holiday fun on this all Christmas music special.

Episode #260 - Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2013

December 06, 2013 06:42

We count down our list of the most creative, thought-provoking and well-crafted releases of 2013.

Episode #259 - Top 6 Christmas Albums of 2013

December 02, 2013 07:03 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

In this bonus podcast we're counting down our favorite Christmas releases this year!

Episode #258 - Thanksgiving Special

November 27, 2013 07:44 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Hear interview clips from Tanya Godsey, Andrew Osenga & Kimmy Vos during this hour of music focusing on gratitude and thankfulness.

Episode #257 - UTR’s 5th Anniversary

November 22, 2013 07:04 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We're celebrating our 5th anniversary by counting down Dave's top songs as well as some of the most notable interview clips from each of the past five years!

Episode #256 - Interview Guest: Randy Stonehill

November 15, 2013 07:02 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

The special guest joining us this week is Randy Stonehill! In addition to flipping through his music career we're playing ALL radar rewinds!

Episode #93 - Needtobreathe, Lori Chaffer, Jon Troast

November 08, 2013 06:51 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Heading into the archives to revisit an hour of top notch artists including Needtobreathe, Dewveall, Andy Osenga & Alli Rogers.

Episode #255 - Co-Host: Jenny & Tyler

November 01, 2013 06:27 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Jenny & Tyler come in our studio and take over the show picking out some great songs by Neulore, Needtobreathe, Derek Webb & many more.

Episode #196 - Story Behind the Song

October 25, 2013 06:59 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We're bursting at the seams this week with ELEVEN guest artists sharing the stories behind their songs.

Episode #254 - Cover Songs

October 18, 2013 07:06 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Of all our themed episodes, this is one of the most fun to put together! Hear Audrey Assad covering Pink Floyd, David Crowder covering Michael W. Smith, Ben Rector covering none other than Whitney Houston, and many more!

Episode #253 - Interview Guest: Sara Groves

October 11, 2013 06:06 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Singer-songwriter, Sara Groves, joins Dave in-studio this week to talk about how she got started in music, why she almost threw in the towel, and where she finds her inspiration.

Episode #252 - All Listener Requests: Part 2

October 04, 2013 06:56 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We continue to put our songlist in the hands of YOU, our listeners, with this all-request episode. Newer releases are heard from JJ Heller, Christa Wells, & Audrey Assad.

Episode #251 - All Listener Request: Part 1

September 27, 2013 06:56 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

One of the best parts of Under the Radar is discovering music through YOU, our listeners. This week we use all listener requests - hear Green River Ordinance, Jenny & Tyler, Eric Peters, & a world premiere track by Melanie Penn!

Episode #250 - Andrew Greer interviews UTR Host Dave Trout

September 20, 2013 07:41 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We're so happy to welcome Andrew Greer as he helps us celebrate this milestone by interviewing our host, Dave Trout! Also tune in for some gourmet tunes by Waterdeep, Jenny & Tyler, Josh Garrels & many more!

Episode #249 - Guests: Brittany Homan and The Guilty Wanted

September 13, 2013 07:14 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

UTR's summer intern Brittany Homan joins Dave as a guest co-host. You'll get to know her & her taste in music. She even interviews and introduces us to a new Wisconsin-based band, The Guilty Wanted.

Episode #248 - Bonus Podcast: Hymn Remakes by Request

September 10, 2013 07:08 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

YES, some extra gourmet music this week!  This bonus podcast continues our theme this week with creative updates of classic hymns.  But this hour is all remakes hand-picked by YOU our listeners!

Episode #247 - Hymn Remakes

September 06, 2013 06:52 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Some of the most cherished songs of the last 250 years, "Power in the Blood," "The Old Rugged Cross," and other great hymns, get some creative modern day touches. Also, Cindy Morgan, Randall Goodgame, & Andrew Greer share about their love of hymns.

Episode #246 - Interview Guest: Andy Gullahorn

August 30, 2013 07:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

In the spotlight this week is Andy Gullahorn who recently released his 4th studio album, Beyond the Frame. Hear Andy talk about this new release, changes he's seen in the industry and loads of gourmet music - including an un-released track by Melanie Penn.

Episode #245 - Ben Shive, Matt Wertz, Shawn McDonald

August 23, 2013 07:27 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Some friendly conversation with Ben Shive & Shawn McDonald mixed in with top-notch songs by Matt Wertz, Julie Lee, Seabird, and Young Oceans.

Episode #244 - Interview Guest: Christa Wells

August 16, 2013 06:45 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Christa Wells is in UTR's studio talking about her newest project, Feed Your Soul. Also hear a live recording by Christa Wells, an acoustic track by Needtobreathe, and two artists making their UTR debut.

Episode #243 - Prayer Songs

August 09, 2013 06:57 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

An hour of songs for conversing with our God - hear tracks by Sara Groves, Jars of Clay, Jon Foreman & more.

Episode #242 - Interview Guest: Nick Flora

August 02, 2013 06:52 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We're excited to be featuring Nashville based, singer-songwriter Nick Flora this week. Hear interview clips and a live performance recorded at UTR's Escape to the Lake.

Episode #241 - Escape to the Lake Special 2013

July 26, 2013 07:23 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Get a glimpse of what the attendees experienced at Under the Radar's Escape to the Lake earlier this month. Enjoy interview clips and live performances from the event including Tim Coons, Jon Troast, and Randy Stonehill.

Episode #187 - Andrew Peterson, Waterdeep, Brooke Fraser

July 19, 2013 06:43 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Adam Wheatley, Gungor, & Melody Olson are just a few of the gourmet artists you'll hear on this week's episode that begged to be aired a second time.

Episode #240 - Best Songs of 2013 (so far)

July 12, 2013 06:53 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Our Critics Panel outdid themselves again with a great line-up of the best songs released in the first six months of 2013.

Episode #239 - Best Albums of 2013 (So Far)

July 05, 2013 06:47 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

The UTR Critics Panel looked over the first half of 2013 and picked the best releases including albums by the following artists: Sandra McCracken, Leagues & The Lone Bellow.

Episode #238 - Dave’s Faves

June 28, 2013 06:23 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Under the Radar host, Dave Trout looks back on our episodes from the first half of 2013 and picks his favorites! Hear tracks by Kye Kye, Eric Peters, Andrew Peterson + many more.

Episode #237 - Interview Guests: The Gray Havens & Matt Brouwer

June 21, 2013 06:50 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

The Gray Havens and Matt Brouwer are the special guests this week sharing stories about their careers and most current albums  - you'll also hear an unreleased track by The Gray Havens!

Episode #236 - Father’s Day Special

June 14, 2013 07:28 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Bringing the focus in on Dad's as we help you celebrate Father's Day! Hear tracks by Andrew Peterson, Andy Gullahorn, Cindy Morgan and many more.

Episode #235 - DIY Artists: Part 2

June 07, 2013 07:48 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Continuing last week's DIY theme, we have some great artists lined up including The Weathering, Jon Morris and Tara Leigh Cobble. PLUS, don't miss out on round two of great advice from current indie artists.

Episode #234 - DIY Artists

May 31, 2013 07:51 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

This week we're excited to offer you the fruit from our picking through hours and hours of artist submissions as well as advice from some veteran artists for all the DIY musicians just starting out.

Episode #64 - Hymns with special guests Bart Millard & Ginny Owens

May 24, 2013 07:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Digging into our archives, we revisit some old cherished hymns as we talk with Bart Millard and Ginny Owens about their hymns projects.

Episode #215 - Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2012

May 17, 2013 07:06 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We revisit one of our favorite episodes from this last year -- our countdown of the Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2012, as selected by our UTR Critics Panel.

Episode #233 - Kelly’s Picks

May 10, 2013 08:07 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We put today's playlist into the hands of UTR’s program assistant and mother-of-five Kelly Van Engen. Kelly picks some of her faves from our program archives - including tracks by Rend Collective Experiment, Christa Wells, & Ben Shive.

Episode #232 - Special Guest JJ Heller

May 03, 2013 07:11 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We sit down with JJ Heller to talk about her new album "Loved." Hear new tracks from her plus music from Jon Troast, Sufjan Stevens, Breanna Paletta and more. 

Episode #231 - Listener Suggested UTR Debuts

April 30, 2013 06:21 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

All 11 artists on this bonus podcast were recommendations from you our listeners - plus all are making their debut appearance on UTR!

Episode #230 - All Listener Request

April 26, 2013 06:22 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We turn the show over to YOU our listeners... audience requests including tunes by Sandra McCracken, The Gray Havens, Katie Herzig, and Gungor. 

Episode #229 - Guest Co-Host: Josh Garrels

April 19, 2013 07:20 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Josh Garrels is back - but this time to co-host & pick out all music, including cuts by Josh White, Kye Kye, & Laura Gibson. Plus Josh performs "Bread & Wine" live in the UTR studios.

Episode #228 - Interview with Josh Garrels

April 12, 2013 06:57 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Josh Garrels sits down with UTR for an interview episode featuring his insight and music, plus tracks by, JJ Heller, Myla Smith and more.

Episode #119 - Deas Vail, Josh Wilson, Ben Pasley

April 05, 2013 05:59 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We bring you Deas Vail, Josh Wilson, Ben Pasley, The Arrows, & more.

Episode #227 - Easter Special 2013

March 29, 2013 06:36 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Featuring some of the most powerful tracks focused on the cross and the empty tomb here's an episode you're going to want to take with you to a quiet place this week-end.

Episode #226 - Creative Praise & Worship

March 22, 2013 06:35 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We hope this hour of creative and artistic worship music helps you prepare your heart and mind for the death and resurrection of our Savior.

Episode #225 - All Hip-Hop (Bonus Podcast)

March 18, 2013 07:20 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Excited to bring you our 2nd ALL HIP-HOP episode featuring special guests: Sho Baraka, Kareem Manuel & DECiPHA.

Episode #169 - JJ Heller, Griffin House, Brooke Fraser

March 15, 2013 06:58 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Mixing it up with an interview clip from one artist and a LIVE recording from another right alongside some more great songwriters like Andrew Belle, Jon Troast & Andrew Osenga.

Episode #224 - Interview with Andrew Peterson

March 08, 2013 07:08 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Andrew Peterson joins Dave in studio to talk about his 2012 release, Light for the Lost Boy, and perform an old favorite LIVE - "All You'll Ever Know."

Episode #223 - All Listener Requests

March 01, 2013 06:57 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We're putting this week's playlist into the hands of YOU our listeners.  By request, we'll be hearing from Kye Kye, Derek Webb, Fiction Family, and the #1 most requested artist of the last 2 months.

Episode #144 - Hymns with Jaron & Katherine Kamin

February 22, 2013 07:25 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We're revisting the past and enjoying this all hymns episode with special guests Jaron & Katherine Kamin.