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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #37: "Easy Rider" Live

Thrashpie Radio - August 31, 2017 03:11 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
 Matt Fassberg producer of "Easy Rider LIVE" talks about the Sept. 8th production at the Wiltern in LA, where exciting new live performances replace the music - song for song - as the movie plays. 



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Thrashpie Radio Podcast EXTRA!!! Big news!

Thrashpie Radio - April 14, 2017 05:25 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Exclusive news for Thrashpie Radio Podcast subscribers about "big doings" coming next week!!!  Spread the word!!!


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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #33: Thrashpie Revealed

Thrashpie Radio - March 19, 2017 22:27 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The Thrashpie Radio podcasts which have served to document the history of the Pure Rock era at KNAC-FM have had occasion to present interviews with many of the players at Southern California's heavy metal flagship except one:  The host himself. Morning Man at KNAC for roughly 7 years during tw...

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #32: Tawn Mastrey

Thrashpie Radio - March 13, 2017 06:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
There can be no conversation about Pure Rock KNAC-FM without mentioning one name:  Tawn Mastery.  It's hard to believe she is no longer with us, never-the-less her spirit lives on.  Get an inside the KNAC "family" look at our beloved Leather Nun in this Thrashpie Radio podcast.

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #31: Jack Trash Pt. 2

Thrashpie Radio - March 06, 2017 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Part two of the KNAC Graduates special edition Thrashpie Radio Podcasts.  Jack McKissock - Jack Trash - fills us in on his successful TV project - Power Chord - and sheds light on the music he's discovered along the way.

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #30: Jack Trash Pt. 1

Thrashpie Radio - February 27, 2017 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
A special edition Thrashpie Podcast:  the KNAC graduates.  Jack McKissock - Jack Trash - makes an in-studio visit to talk about his life after KNAC.

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #29: Amigo Thrasher

Thrashpie Radio - February 20, 2017 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
During the last weeks of Pure Rock KNAC-FM's existence, the on-air staff was forbidden to mention the ultimate fate of Southern California's heavy metal flagship, KNAC-FM.  This air check from the "Thrasher in the Morning" program hinted strongly - without saying so directly - just what the au...

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #28: PD Pam Edwards

Thrashpie Radio - February 13, 2017 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The women of Pure Rock deserve special mention.  In this Thrashpie Radio Podcast, we hear the interview from first time program director Pam Edwards  during her visit to KNAC's 30th anniversary celebration.

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #27: Gary Price Pt. 2

Thrashpie Radio - February 06, 2017 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
"Our radio station had more than listeners, we had fans and they loved us" speaks General Manager Gary Price in this Thrashpie Radio Podcast.  The real story behind the world famous KNAC bumper sticker as well as a heretofor unknown international rip-off of Southern California's Pure Rock rad...

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #26: Gary Price Pt. 1

Thrashpie Radio - January 30, 2017 07:15 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
KNAC-FM General Manager Gary Price talks about the moneyman behind the madness that enabled the creation of Southern California's Heavy Metal flagship radio station:  investor/owner Fred Sands.  Gary Price looks back as entrepreneur, manager and mentor to the Pure Rock years  at KNAC in this ...

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #25: Bryan Schock Pt. 3

Thrashpie Radio - January 23, 2017 00:47 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Rumors abound as to the real reason for Pure Rock KNAC's demise:  Wild stories like "The FCC shut it down" to local Rap artists bought it and "closed the doors" still circulate.  The reality is not quite so fantastical.  Bryan Schock was leader and "team captain" during The End of Days at KNAC.  ...

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #24: Bryan Schock Pt. 2

Thrashpie Radio - January 16, 2017 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
There is no question that the reason for KNAC-FM's Pure Rock existence was due to the unwavering loyalty and love from its audience.  Program Director Bryan Schock  recognizes that truth in this Thrashpie Radio podcast with a couple of fun radio "stories" thrown in for good measure.  Enjoy!

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #23: Bryan Schock Pt. 1

Thrashpie Radio - January 09, 2017 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The path to Pure Rock.  Bryan Schock served KNAC-FM in more than one position and in two separate periods as Music Director, on-air Jock, on-air producer and finally as Program Director.  Bryan shares his experiences from West Coast to East Coast and back again to KNAC  in this Thrashpie Radio po...

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast EXTRA: The Final KNAC-FM Production Piece

Thrashpie Radio - January 08, 2017 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
A history of Pure Rock 105.5 KNAC-FM in sound.

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #22: Stew Herrera Pt. 2

Thrashpie Radio - January 02, 2017 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
As the "Hair and Spandex" era of KNAC's playlist was coming to an end in the late 80's, the station was faced not only with the challenge of recognizing new and different music but also having to deal with cross-town competition in the form of Pirate Radio.  On-air talent and production genius St...

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #21: Stew Herrera Pt. 1

Thrashpie Radio - December 26, 2016 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Stew Herrera has proved to be one of the most successful "alumni" of KNAC.  He, like most of us, came to the radio station through his love of Pure Rock and FUN!  This Thrashpie Radio podcast showcases Stew's humble beginnings and also features historical audio from the now famous Vincent Thomas ...

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #20: KNAC-FM's Eveready Ed

Thrashpie Radio - December 19, 2016 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Yet another story of one KNAC notable who gave much in many ways throughout the years.  Here's "Eveready" Ed Kelly in a special in-studio appearance in this Thrashpie Radio podcast.

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #19: Veronica Ibarra Wheeler

Thrashpie Radio - December 12, 2016 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Many strong women were the real behind-the-scenes backbone of KNAC-FM.  You'll meet one of the most dynamic women from the Pure Rock family in this Thrashpie Radio podcast.

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #18: DJ Dangerous Darren

Thrashpie Radio - December 05, 2016 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Dangerous Darren in his own words discusses his path to Pure Rock and his time at Heavy Metal's flagship radio station KNAC-FM in this Thrashpie Radio podcast.

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #17: KNAC-FM Local Show Host Craig Williams

Thrashpie Radio - November 28, 2016 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Pure Rock KNAC was accessible not only to the listening audience but also to th many aspiring musicians who flocked to the West Coast to make it in the world of Heavy Metal music during KNAC's Pure Rock years.  Craig Williams, creator, producer and ultimately the voice of KNAC's Local Show tells ...

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #16: KNAC PD Gregg Steele Pt. 4

Thrashpie Radio - November 21, 2016 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The final podcast with KNAC program Director Gregg Steele:  A stab in the heart -saying good-bye to the legendary KNAC

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Thrashpie Radio Podcast #15: KNAC PD Gregg Steele Pt. 3

Thrashpie Radio - November 14, 2016 07:30 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The third installment of the Thrashpie Radio podcast series with Program Director Gregg Steele:  Getting the troops focused for battle with Pirate Radio.

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