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WOD MEDIA

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KWOD Radio showcases authors, artists, movie producers, conventions, artists, musicians, and pop culture entertainment.
Feature Shows: Sunday night-The Next Space & Pop Culture Show with Al & Jo, where we discuss new space and fan news; ESCAPE THE GRIND with host, PJ Hultstrand are LIVE shows on Tuesdays/Thursdays at 5:30pm featuring authors, artists, con runners, movie makers, creatives of every type; then one night a month on Wednesdays we have The Hay Girls Show on tap LIVE at a local pub and featuring local music talents. Coming soon: A show about the paranormal and the weird once a month on Saturday nights. More details to come.

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Unexpected Mayhem and an Intro to Twisted Timelines with John Paul Ried

September 29, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 26.4 MB

KWOD hasn't talked to John Paul Ried in some years. This will be a good chance to get caught up with this prolific writer of pure fantasy. The Co-Vid had slowed down his writing and introduction to more stories in his world of Palamar. We will get caught up with his books, Academic Mayhem, Unexpected Entangements and his latest book out earlier this year, Twisted Timelines.   

Donald Jacques Talks Space Analog Station and the Earthseed Mantra

September 25, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 27.4 MB

Donald Jacques is a father, grandfather, veteran, programmer, handyman, and analog astronaut. With 8 children, over 15 grandchildren, he is keenly interested in the future.  With pollution, climate change, and the opportunity that SpaceX and Blue Origin offer for the exploration and settlement of space, he is worried. He will be attending the Mars Society Annual Conference, October 6, to present the Ecological Life Support System he has been developing as Chief Scientist of EarthSeed Inc. Se...

Trailer for Show on September 28th at 5pm with John Paul Ried

September 24, 2023 00:30 - 2 minutes - 1.45 MB

Promo Trailer with John Paul Ried for his full show on September 28, 2023 at 5pm.  

My Parent Needs Help!! What can we do now for our aging parents?

September 14, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 27 MB

Barbara Applegate knows how stressful providing care to your aging parent or relative can be. She has written the book, "My Parent Needs Help: A Roadmap to Understanding and Caring for My Aging Parent," using her years of experience and knowledge from her consulting business, A.G.E. Consultants, Inc., located in Phoenix, Arizona. Barbara Applegate, MSW, ACSW, has worked with adult children and their aging parents for over 40 years. Jim Davidson, who is an advocate for long-term senior care a...

The Next Space Show with Al and Jo, and visitor, Michael D'Ambrosio

December 03, 2018 00:30 - 34 minutes - 31 MB

We have a visiting author today who is also a nuclear engineer from Pennslyvania. Al and Michael D'Ambrosia will be talking about the biome habitat, technology, and sustainability.

The Next Space Show with Al and Jo: Water on Earth and Beyond

November 18, 2018 23:00 - 52 minutes - 47.4 MB

Fresh drinking water is critical to our survival. We know that going three days without water is deadly. So, what can we do to hedge our bets and have clean drinking water available? We will look at how we use water in western society, how we can capture, filter, and even reuse water from several sources.  We will mainly be discussing the following website content: http://historyofwaterfilters.com/ https://www.explainthatstuff.com/howwaterfilterswork.html https://www.skillingsandsons.com/...

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo: Toilets on Earth, to Space and Beyond

November 11, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

There is one question asked the most when someone is talking about building a habitat -- how will they go to the bathroom? So, we are going to cover this subject for this entire episode. What are the new toilets going to look like and how will they be engineered? Will we be nuking our poop or letting the critters eat it all? You can bet, Al has a lot to say about this subject. Check out our Facebook page throughout the week for articles about toilets and waste products. https://www.facebook.c...

Academic Mayhem: John Paul Ried's Fantasy Book Series is Making a Splash

November 07, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

Interview with Arizona author, John Paul Ried, about book 4 in his Medford Family Chronicles fantasy/adventure series, "Academic Mayhem." We will be starting the interview by discussing where his book 2 and 3 ended and where this series is going. http://www.palamaranadventures.com/

The Next Space Show: Biome Testing

November 05, 2018 00:00 - 59 minutes - 53.7 MB

Growing the plants for the biome test; good start from Kurtis. Check out the story we have been watching and sharing this week on the EarthSeed Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EarthSeedSpace/ We will be discussing the Biome Testing #kurtisinajar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_qE_pcGqng&list=PL1iviMOHUg8756PdpBqr9JDUt2eiGX_xb&index=3&t=0s  

Fantasy Series Proves Reckless Ambitions can be Messy Business

May 21, 2015 00:30 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Reckless Ambitions: The Medford Family Chronicles New Fantasy Adventure Series by Author, John Paul Ried About the Book: The beloved and respected Emperor John Cardillion IV is dead. His four sons, a Cleric, a Fighter, a Magic User and a Thief/businessman, all intend to destroy each other to rule the Palamaran Empire. Earl Thomas Medford, the Lord Chancellor, intends to win the impending civil war and marry his daughter off to the next Emperor. Which brother to choose because all four are g...

The Hay Girls Show presents Andrew Jadyn of The Old Storm

May 19, 2015 03:00 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MB

Accoustic Guitar session with Andrew Jadyn of The Old Storm. We will be LIVE again on KWOD, sharing our local Arizona grown, Fiercely Independent Musical groups.

The Secret Keeper Revealed with Author, Angela Carling

May 14, 2015 00:30 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Angela Carling was raised in Palm Springs California, but lives Arizona with her husband, three kids and five felines. After years of denial she finally admitted that she is a hopeless romantic which led her to write her first Young Adult book, “Unbreakable Love”. Since then she’s published three more books, “Shackled”, “Becoming Bryn” and “The Secret Keeper”. “Shackled” won the silver IPGA award in 2012 and has been optioned as a screenplay. Angela always eats the frosting off her cake and ...

The Conspiracy Rising with Simon Driscoll

April 30, 2015 00:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

The series is Warriors & Watchmen and the first book is called Conspiracy Rising from the author, Simon Driscoll. Simon Driscoll has been writing most of his life. Writing is his passion, as well as his hobby. He has been a student of the scriptures all his life, and feels passionately about helping others understand them better. The most difficult aspect of scriptures to comprehend is prophecy. That is why Simon has combined his passions for writing and the scriptures to create a fictional ...

The Hay Girls Show with Battered Suitcases

April 28, 2015 03:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Live at the Time Out Lounge - Showtime is 8-10 PM Battered Suitcase Band plays approx. from 8-9 PM. Arizona's Punk Rock Band. Special phone in guest during the Spotlight in Ten is going to be Nordy over at our sibling Punk Rock Station- Sick Boyss Co-Hosts: Carol Pacey and Song River GM: Patti Hultstrand Sound: Vintage Note Records - Studio Our special guest during this month's Spotlight in Ten (9:30 PM PST) will be Nordy from over at our sibling punk station... chill'n with us on the l...

The Hay Girls Show with Upper Strata

March 24, 2015 03:00 - 2 hours - 109 MB

Special Guest Announcement! Live at the Time Out Lounge March 23rd we will have the band The Upper Strata playing live for us and interviewing them... Come get to know your independent musicians! Joining The Hay Girls Show this March 23rd at 9:30 PM on our Spotlight at Ten from the UK is Duncan Reid of the band Duncan Reid and the Big Heads!!!!! We are so excited to have him call in and chat with us about their newest album! Join us!

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo

March 23, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo

March 23, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

T.M. Williams Interviewed by DJ Fone Today

March 06, 2015 02:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MB

THIS IS A PRE-RECORDED from LIVE STREAMING RADIO SHOW SHOW FROM EARLIER TODAY - March 5, 2015. http://www.kqna.com/live-streaming Arizona author, T.M. Williams, will be speaking at the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library on Saturday, March 7th from 10am-1pm. She will be discussing the importance of Search & Rescue Dogs for missing persons in the forests of northern Arizona. Some years ago, a child went missing in Dewey and this book was inspired by that case and all the other odd cases of missing pe...

Mister Lucky will be at the Lounge with The Hay Girls

February 24, 2015 03:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

Let's end February with two shows, back to back, with Carol Pacey of Carol Pacey and the Honey Shakers along with CoHost Song River of CowGirlZen Photography at the Time Out Lounge in Tempe, Arizona brings you independent rock n roll for independent music lovers! For our new regular time slot this month we will be featuring, Mister Lucky. Mister Lucky is an American rock band formed in 2013 and based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mister Lucky's music has been inspired by a variety of artists includin...

Hay Girls Show with Special Guest Muskellunge

February 22, 2015 22:00 - 2 hours - 109 MB

Let's end February with two shows, back to back, with Carol Pacey of Carol Pacey and the Honey Shakers along with CoHost Song River of CowGirlZen Photography at the Time Out Lounge in Tempe, Arizona brings you independent rock n roll for independent music lovers! Special Guest on a Special Sunday - Muskellunge will be rocking the Lounge.  Muskellunge is contemporary, original American music that incorporates the traditions of the past into the topics of today. http://www.nolanmckelvey.com/...

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo

February 09, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in manned-space news from this week. 

The Next Space Show with Al and Jo

February 02, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Yes, it's SuperBowl Night. Hey, we live in Phoenix valley and with SuperBowl on the other side of town, we will still be here, running our show. We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

The Next Space Show with Al and Jo

February 02, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Yes, it's SuperBowl Night. Hey, we live in Phoenix valley and with SuperBowl on the other side of town, we will still be here, running our show. We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

The Hay Girls Show: American Longspurs

January 29, 2015 03:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

Join The Hay Girls Show as we bring to you LIVE the American Longspurs!  Let's kick off the New Year as Carol Pacey of Carol Pacey and the Honey Shakers along with CoHost Song River of CowGirlZen Photography at the Time Out Lounge brings you independent rock n roll for independent music lovers!

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo

January 26, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo

January 19, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

CLUSTERS Mystery: Case of the Missing with T.M. Williams

January 15, 2015 00:30 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

About the Book: Seven year old Olivia Baxter and her dog vanish while playing in the front yard of her family’s home. After a week of searching, Olivia’s body was suddenly found in the closet, even after the police had thoroughly investigated the home. Ethan Franco is a troubled journalist working for the Washington Gazette. His inability to move on from the past has deflated the passion he had for his career, causing him to lose his edge.  Ethan Franco begins his investigation into the mys...

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo

January 12, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

The Hay Girls Show from Time Out Lounge

December 18, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Jeff Gonzales was raised in Phoenix's East Valley, writing songs for his first band The Dirt Bike Kids at 15. He then served as bassist/vocalist of Tempe's Loud Americans, with the late Marco Holt. In 2005, he joined psychedelic pop band Skybox, relocating with them to Chicago. During this time he began to write and perform as a solo artist, embracing more traditional folk and country music in his songwriting, and testing his songs out at the El train stops in the Windy City. Gonzales later r...

Grier Cooper: The Writer in a Dancer's Body

December 10, 2014 00:30 - 47 minutes - 42.4 MB

Grier Cooper began ballet lessons at age five and left home at fourteen to study at the School of American Ballet in New York. She has performed on three out of seven continents with companies such as San Francisco Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet, totaling more than thirty years of experience as a dancer, teacher and performer. Her work has been praised as “poignant and honest” with “emotional hooks that penetrate deeply.” She writes and blogs about dance in the San ...

Cyberbullying to Zombies, Author Tom Leveen Touches Us All

December 04, 2014 00:30 - 52 minutes - 47.1 MB

Tom Leveen is the author of five young adult novels: PARTY, MANICPIXIEDREAMGIRL, and ZERO (a 2013 YALSA Best Book) with Random House; SICK, with Abrams/Amulet; and most recently, RANDOM with Simon Pulse. His next novel, SHACKLED, debuts in August 2015. Tom is a frequent speaker at schools and conferences, where he brings his 22 years of theatre background to booktalks and writing classes. For more information, visit tomleveen.com.   RANDOM is a tense, gripping exploration of cyberbullying a...

Behind the Scenes of the Filmstock Arizona Film Festival

December 03, 2014 00:30 - 58 minutes - 52.2 MB

Having worked with Filmstock since its inception in 2009 through showing his films and helping out wherever he could, James Lee is now responsible for organizing the festival & its films. Event Details: Date:  December 5th-7th Location : Harkins Valley Art 509 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281 Description Filmstock Arizona is the final three-day showcase of the year for Filmstock Film Festival. Taking place at the Harkins Valley Art Theatre on Mill Avenue during the Festival of the Arts, this ...

The Next Space Show with Al and Jo

December 01, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

Lynn Mullican - Az Author of Dark, Edgy and Twisted Fiction

November 27, 2014 00:30 - 57 minutes - 51.8 MB

Lynn Mullican was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where she currently resides with her husband and three children. She has woven her fascination with the paranormal into written works including short stories, dramatic plays, poetry, and full length novels. In Crystal Dragon, book one of the Bad Elements series she incorporates years of extensive knowledge in self defense and martial arts as well. Lynn began writing in her childhood, and to this day, her family has continued to support he...

Film Re-Adaptation of Nosferatu now a Kickstarter Project

November 25, 2014 00:30 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

What do vampires, Doug Jones, black-and-white cinema, and modern green screen technology all have in common? The answer is Nosferatu - a new visual remix of the classic German expressionist 1922 black-and-white silent horror film.   The idea is to bring this classic horror film back to life and with a unique feel to show to a modern audience while still honoring the masters of old. Writer and director David Lee Fisher has garnered a team of creative individuals who are all collaborating to r...

The Next Space with Al and Jo

November 24, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

The Hay Girls Show with Mill's End music group

November 20, 2014 03:00 - 46 minutes - 41.6 MB

Mill's End carries on a tradition of American Alt-Country that blends modern influences with folk/Americana songwriting. The band's sound is firmly rooted in a style reflective of Drive By Truckers, Whiskeytown, the Jayhawks and the Old 97's, but with a healthy dose of classic and progressive rock. In 2008, jam sessions between singer/guitarist Jeff Bump and drummer Mark Bainbridge inspired the two to form Mill's End, and they soon added bassist Geoff Butzine and lead guitarist/vocalist Keith...

The Next Space Show with Al and Jo

November 17, 2014 02:00 - 56 minutes - 50.8 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

The Next Space Show with Al and Jo

November 10, 2014 02:00 - 41 minutes - 36.6 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

LIVE from Tucson Comic-Con

November 08, 2014 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MB

We are LIVE from our booth at Tucson Comic-Con at A19-A20. Listen to the mayhem, LIVE.

The Next Space Show with Al and Jo

November 03, 2014 02:00 - 40 minutes - 36.4 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

We are LIVE at FearCon

November 01, 2014 20:30 - 2 hours - 115 MB

Thrills, Chills, Good Food, Bad Zombies, and Killers Galoreare . We are LIVE from the FearCon, inside the Fear Farm venue.

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo

October 27, 2014 02:00 - 51 minutes - 45.8 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

Going Wild at the Wild Western Festival

October 24, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

We will be talking to Dr. Buck at the Wild West Festival which will begin LIVE Friday, October 24th and run through Sunday, the 26th. Crazy wild west times and a little time traveling back to the old west can be found at the Saguaro Park Ranch in Glendale this weekend. You can find old time western movie stars to hob nob with and to visit. So, bring the entire family for a great time for all. http://www.wildwesternfestival.com/

Enjoy the Treasure Fruit Band on the Hay Girls Show

October 23, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Phoenix-based indie rock band Treasurefruit spikes sultry swing motifs with classic country twang in the name of rock and roll. The quartet is currently recording their first full album "Poisonous Dwellers of the Desert" in an all analog (reel-to-reel tape) format, set for a Spring 2015 release. Featuring singer/songwriter Anamieke Quinn, drummer Ehren Stonner, guitarist Matt Ventre and bassist Brenden McBride. LINKS Website: www.treasurefruit.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Treasur...

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo

October 20, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo

October 13, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

From Batman to Bushi Tales - Talking to Dave Beaty

October 09, 2014 00:30 - 58 minutes - 52.3 MB

David “Dave” Beaty got his start in the Comic Book industry in 1994 as a “ghost” artist working on backgrounds for Guardians of the Galaxy annual #4 for Marvel Comics. Since that time he’s been published as a writer, penciler, inker, cartoonist, and colorist. He has done “credited” work for BOOM Studios, Antarctic Press, Aspen Entertainment, Marvel Comics, and DC Comics. He is known mostly for his work on such titles as Justice League of America, Grifter, Batman Inc, Flashpoint Wonder Woman, ...

Garage FX Joins Latex to Spawn in Cosplay

October 02, 2014 00:30 - 1 hour - 94 MB

The first half of our show we will be interviewing Garage FX.  The Second half we will be talking to the crew at Comic & Media Expo 2014.  Garage FX Our two related clans, the Caldwells and the Fowers, have been creating costumes for ourselves, our kids, and others for decades.  The majority of that art form is inspired by comics and the notion of a Hero or Heroine.  Most everyone wants to be a Hero to someone.  So, why not get the chance to dress up like one every once in a while? We want...

The Next Space Show with Al and Jo

September 29, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

We will be looking at what is happening in Space News. By space news, that's outer space news. Who and what's going up and who and what's coming down; and even some things that may be coming down the pike. Al (Donald Jacques) and Jo (PJ Hultstrand) will be our hosts for this unique spin on the news.

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