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Current Programs / DJs / Hosts
Below is a list of current KPTZ programs, DJs and hosts with short descriptions.
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DJ Host Email (Live On-Air): dj@kptz.org
Chicken Scratch
Tate Munnich
Chicken Scratch, hosted by Tate Munnich, airs Thursdays from 9-10pm. Email Tate.
Class Reunion
Jerry Osborne
In 2014 Jerry created The Class Of ?? for KPTZ-FM and that ran through 2018. Each of those shows is now heard every Sunday at 2pm, on the Class Reunion.
For a more comprehensive recap of Jerry’s many music-related projects and productions, click here.
Comfort Food
DJ Steve
On Mondays from 8 to 9:30am, join DJ Steve for a hefty helping of Comfort Food every Monday morning. Steve will be setting the table with classic rock, jazz, blues, alternative, some country, and even prog, and hard rock from the 80’s, 90’s and beyond. Email Steve.
Community Tides
Chris Bricker
Every other Tuesday (5:30-6pm) and Sunday (noon to 12:30pm), alternating with Our Working Waterfront, Chris Bricker joins co-host Siobhan Canty, president and CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation to explore new developments and new paradigms as they talk with creative and innovative citizens who do good work throughout Jefferson County and the Peninsula. Previously for eight years, he was music host for Morning on the Salish.
An actor and performer for many years, Chris Bricker is a graduate of the Ringling College of Clowns, class of 1971 and worked with Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus for three years. He is also a saw-playing member of AFM, Local 1000 (acoustic traveling musicians union). Contact Chris.
County Connections
Jim Burke
Join host Jim Burke and a rotating roster of co-hosts for discussions about what is going on with Jefferson County Government and the work they do for the county. Similar in format to Brewocracy Now! that addresses the City of Port Townsend, County Connections features a different County commissioner each week, along with special guests from County departments or the community.
County Public Health Report
Dr. Allison Berry, Willie Bence
The County Health report began during the Pandemic as a weekly show called "The Virus Watch" broadcasting the portion of the Jefferson County Board of County Commisioners meeting where the Jefferson County Health Officer (Dr Tom Locke) reported on COVID-19. It has since become a monthly broadcast, usually on the first Monday of the month at 9:45am, with Dr. Allison Berry, Jefferson and Clallum County Health Officer and Willie Bence, Director of the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management. After the broadcast, KPTZ posts the audio on our website.
Dance Party in Your Living Room
Caleb Peacock
Caleb Peacock, aka Captain Peacock DJs Dance Party in Your Living Room Saturday evenings 8-10 p.m. Email Caleb.
Did You Know?
Kate Dwyer
Join Kate Dwyer for a very short program about little-known or quirky local history at 12:45pm and 5:15pm every other week on Mondays and Thursdays from January 18, 2024. To suggest a subject or share information, contact Kate. Did you Know? is produced by Fred Flanzer.
Donn at Night
Donn Trethewey
A new show with an old host. Donn At Night features pieces from Donn Trethewey’s collection of music — same as the old Cardboard Box program (reprises of Music from That Cardboard Box are currently airing Mondays, 8-9:30am). Bartok to the Beatles and everything in between. Will the old, official, band of the Cardboard Box program, show up (The Rolling Stones)? Would a betting person bet the farm that they wouldn’t? Tune in to find out. Contact Donn.
Dudebabe Radio Hour
Rachel Smith
What is there to do on a Thursday night? Listen to dudebabe radio hour, that’s what! Join me, Rachel Smith, every Thursday from 10pm to midnight for a vast variety of eclectic music, a lot of giggling, as well as local guests. Don’t worry. It’s totally worth it, no matter how tired you are for work the next day 😛 Email Rachel.
