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The Runcast with John Richards
Hosted by KEXP · EN
We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that’s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your level.
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The Jon Beavis of IDLES Runcast
Jul 26, 202400:54:46Tap to summarizeInspiration from the hardest hitting drummer in music, Jon Beavis of IDLES, featuring motivation and insight on running, as well as a Runcast curated by Jon from his friends in Heavy Lungs, John (TimesTwo) and, of course, his band IDLES. IDLES - "When the Lights Come On" Getdown Services - "I Wish It Didn't Bother Me" Emma-Jean Thackray - "Say Something" Surprise Chef - "Pash Rash" Ezra Collective - “Life Goes On (feat. Sampa the Great)” YOWL - “Virile Crocodile Sweat” Katy J Pearson - “Willow's Song” The Family Battenberg - “Fuzzy Features” Heavy Lungs - “Dancing Man” IDLES - “Danny Nedelko" (Live in London for KEXP's International Clash Day 2019) IDLES - “POP POP POP” JOHN(TIMESTWO) - “Service Stationed” NIJI and Moses Boyd - “Sounds of the City” IDLES - “Television (Live in London for KEXP's International Clash Day 2019) Email us at runcast@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The "Dogs, We Don't Deserve Them" Runcast
Jul 12, 202400:57:34Tap to summarizeJohn Richards is back to fuel your run with messages about dogs, plus great music from Nilufer Yanya, Ride, Nada Surf and.. SQUIRREL!!! Pokey LaFarge - Run Run Run The Decemberists - Burial Ground Apples with Moya - Contact Early Internet - Pisces Season But All the Time Nada Surf - In Front of Me Now Ride - Last Frontier Gift - Wish Me Away Maxband - Lines BODEGA - Tarkovski Pure Hex - Fray Good Looks - Self-Destructor Been Stellar - Sweet Nilüfer Yanya - Like I Say (I Runaway) Warren Dunes - Freestyle Day Spa Email us at runcast@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Overtaking Your Shadow
Jun 28, 202401:12:15Tap to summarizeGuest host DJ Kevin Cole brings you an uplifting mix of music from all over the world. Discover new music and power your run at the same time, all while trying to outrun your shadow! Cloud Cult - I Am A Force Field Brimheim - Dancing in the Rubble IDLES - Dancer Wonder 45 - Make It Happen James and the Cold Gun - Fragile The Haunted Youth - Into You Sprints - Up and Comer CHILD + THE BANNED - Dominion Christian Löffler - Ease Melenas - Bang Ibibio Sound Machine - Pull The Rope freekind. - Good News mega cat - Rat Fight Parlor Greens - In Green We Dream Brittany Davis - Sepricon The Big Hell - Hooligan Dad Font - Sentence I Enumclaw - Change The Qualitons - The Trail I. Email us at runcast@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Loved Ones Runcast
Jun 14, 202401:01:08Tap to summarizeWith this vibed-out mix of music and motivation, John brings you advice on how to power through tough runs with the help of those you love. Beirut - The Tern Four Tet - Loved Emancipator - Cherry Blossom (feat. Koresma) Colouring - How’d It Get So Real George Fitzgerald - Gleams Nation of Language - Spare Me the Decision (Cutouts Remix) Caribou - Honey TR/ST - Robrash bad tuner - 24 hours Been Stellar - Passing Judgment Ride - Peace Sign Old 97’s - Where The Road Goes Ducks LTD - A Girl, Running Cuffed Up - Finer Things Lamplight - House Rules Email us at runcast@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The “Be An Ally” Runcast
May 31, 202400:55:01Tap to summarizeOn our first Runcast of 2024, John spotlights how dangerous it can be for women and female identifying runners to simply go out for a run, and what it means to be a good ally. Soundtracking this run is a powerful range of artists, from Empress Of and AURORA to Hana Vu and Beth Gibbons. Middle Kids - Bend Brimheim - No Liver, No Lungs GEMZ - Younger Salt Cathedral - Terminal Woes Empress Of - Femenine Ibibio Sound Machine - Mama Say AURORA - Some Type of Skin Tinsley - Distract Me Hana Vu - Hammer Blondshell - Docket (feat. Bully) Star Anna - Pure Magic Gustaf - Starting and Staring Bad Bad Hats - Meter Run Beth Gibbons - Floating On A Moment Email us at runcast@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Weekly Mix, Vol. 744 - In The Night
Oct 30, 2020Tap to summarizeFeast your ears on dark treats from around the world to get you in the Halloween spirit, brought to you by KEXP's Mechanical Breakdown host Sharlese in collaboration with Poland’s Wave Press Blog. Brooklyn’s We Are Temporary starts things off, followed by contributions from Undertheskin, SaD, Misfortunes and other masters of darkness. 1. We Are Temporary - I Can't Breathe2. Undertheskin - End This Summer [remixed by Shad Shadows]3. Vincent Saboteur & Jos Shepherd - Feeling Of The Way4. Ekko the Strange - Transylvania Found Me5. SaD - The Poets of Antiquity 6. Simona Castricum - The Good In You7. Violetiger - Transformation8. The Glass Beads - Not Broken But Confused9. Xarah Dion - Honey Trap10. NNHMN - Tulips11. Nature - Passion12. Misfortunes - Blood Disco13. Peppy Pep Pepper - Decay14. Las Eras - FRENTE A TODOS DJ Sharlese is the host of Mechanical Breakdown, every Monday from 1-2am PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Music That Matters, Vol. 570 - Big Gay Podcast 2017
Jun 23, 2017Tap to summarizeDJ Riz and Larry Rose co-host this year's edition of the Big Gay Podcast, bringing you an infectious mix of music by, for, and about the LGBTQ community with songs from Courtney Barnett, Blood Orange, The Drums, Goldfrapp, Austra, Hurray For The Riff Raff, and more. They also mix in songs from Rainbow Riots, an original music album composed and produced by Petter Wallenberg featuring queer voices from the world's most dangerous countries to LGBTQ people. 1. Rainbow Riots - Freedom 2. Goldfrapp - Systemagic 3. Austra - Future Politics 4. Jay Som - The Bus Song 5. JusMoni - Hot Potato (f. StasTheeBoss) 6. Rainbow Riots - Equal Rights 7. The Drums - Heart Basel 8. Hurray for the Riff Raff - Hungry Ghost 9. Little Star - Linda Blair 9. CocoRosie - Smoke ‘Em Out (with Anonhi) 10. Rainbow Riots - Unmasked 11. SISTERS - Buck 12. Adult Mom - Survival 13. Courtney Barnett - How To Boil An Egg 14. Rainbow Riots - Stand Up For Your Rights 15. Blood Orange - Best To You Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Music That Matters, Vol. 420 - Summer High
Aug 8, 2014Tap to summarizeKEXP's Roadhouse host Greg Vandy brings you a late summer soundtrack that features many of his favorite new songs and artists of 2014, such as Israel Nash, Black Lips, Pete Molinari, The Donkeys, Nikki Lane, Sturgill Simpson, Evening Bell, and Saskatoon teenagers Kacy & Clayton. 1. Black Lips - Drive By Buddy 2. Pete Molinari - Hang My Head In Shame 3. Shovels & Rope - Stono River Blues 4. Daddy Long Legs - Blood from a Stone 5. King Khan & The Shrines - Pray For Lil 6. Hollis Brown - Train Round the Bend 7. The Donkeys - I Heart Alabama 8. Israel Nash - Through the Door 9. Israel Nash - Myer Canyon 10. Denver - A Way Out 11. Sturgill Simpson - Turtles All The Way Down 12. Evening Bell - Dust Storm 13. Wooden Wand - Uneasy Peace 14. Nikki Lane - All Or Nothin' 15. Bill Patton - Worrying 16. Bryan John Appleby - Backseat 17. Yucca Mountain - Isabelle Dinoire 18. The Deep Dark Woods - Charlie's (Is Coming Down) 19. Kacy & Clayton - The Downward Road 20. Barna Howard - It Hurts To KnowSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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