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MONDAY
10 AM-Noon: The Hit List
with Raven Brinson
The Hit List counts down the top 25 songs in the nation and covers the latest entertainment news. From breaking celebrity gossip and hit movies to upcoming television shows, number one albums and the funniest YouTube videos, The Hit List features it all!
Noon-2 PM: Sedatephobia
with Megan Corder and Jennifer DeLozier
Sedatephobia saves you from the silence with an array of all the music you can think of. Hosts Megan and Jennifer entertain, amuse, engage and adore the audience. They play everything to everything.
2-4 PM: Roots
with Coly Puzzuoli
Roots is all about music from the 60s and 70s, from doo-wop to psychedelic and everything in between. Those decades were filled with unbelievable music and stories, and host Coly is sharing it all every Monday afternoon.
6-8 PM: The Cypher
with Big Stove and Tasha Mack
The Cypher is a radio show that showcases 80's, 90's and early 00's hip-hop and R&B. We play an eclectic mix of music and have juicy conversation about old 80's and 90's movies, TV shows, and more. Let Big Stove and Tasha Mack take you back with their time machine.
8-10 PM: The Four Loko Show
with Radio Ronika and DJ Controversy Kid
The Four Loko Show is a hip-hop and R&B show that covers pop culture and controversy, as well as campus news and events.
10 PM-Midnight: 2D1C
with Josh, Macy, and Mike
Every week, Mike, Josh and Macy talk about hot topics in entertainment news, popular music, sports, relationships, and sex. Callers are encouraged to weigh-in on the topic at hand and partake in the discussions, as well as request music on air!
Midnight-2 AM: The Real Is Back
with Austin Moore (DJ Authentic), Othello Greer (O.G.), James Hughes (JR)
The Real Is Back brings all the hottest new music to BSR. From established artists to up-and-coming talent, anybody with a message will get a chance to shine. Hosts O.G., J.R., and DJ Authentic are also bringing some honest, refreshing relationship talk, and a lot of Cleveland swag.
TUESDAY
10 AM-Noon: DJ LO's Alternative Concoction
with Lauren Olesh
DJ LO plays mostly upbeat alternative and indie for your listening pleasure.
Noon-2 PM: The Cure For STDs
with DJ Carleeezy and DJ Smyles
STD stands for a problem we all have: Study Time Disease. You feel it every time you want to study but just can’t focus. Luckily for you, we have a cure, so listen every Tuesday afternoon for a mix of jazz and blues scientifically designed to drive your STD away.
2-4 PM: Hipster Garbage
with Jody Michael
Hipster Garbage plays a huge and diverse library of music! Genres include synthpop, indie rock, shoegaze, lo-fi, blues rock, noise pop, folk, post-rock, dance punk, surf rock, and so many others. We’ll gladly give you two rapid hours of great talent from the alternative music scene!
4-6 PM: The 'Verse
with DJ Smyles
Travel to the unexplored regions of the music universe with DJ Smyles every Tuesday afternoon. Who knows what you’ll find in this uncharted territory: your new favorite indie and alternative tunes from undiscovered bands, or maybe forgotten deep tracks from your favorite artists hidden among the stars.
6-8 PM: Hot & Angsty
with Alyssa Haberman (Habes), Danny Dalziel (Bedazzle)
Hot & Angsty plays superb tunes for your listening pleasure—oh and we’re hilarious! Wanna get Hot & Angsty with Habes and Bedazzle? Tuesday nights, it’s a date!
10 PM-Midnight: Ambient Expedition
with Bud Denega, Dann Herwerden
A juicy whimsical-toned show, combining notes of post-rock blended with citrus, honey and independence. Bud and Dann rock the airwaves with breathtaking, awe-inspiring, magnificent, stunning, imposing, stirring, impressive, mind-boggling, mind-dropping, jaw-blowing, and marvelous music.
Midnight-2 AM: MileHighRadio
with FrankThePilot
Every Tuesday at midnight, tune in to Mile High Radio. FrankThePilot plays the hottest new hip-hop and R&B songs and promotes the best up-and coming artists all over the world!
WEDNESDAY
Noon-2 PM: The Jungle
with Simba Jamaal
The Jungle features the latest and greatest in hip-hop and R&B. Host Simba Jamaal will keep you up to date on news and events from Kent State and beyond.
2-4 PM: BSR On BSR
with Brenda S. Riepenhoff
During BSR On BSR, Brenda plays all of her favorite music, which probably includes at least one favorite of yours! Listeners can look forward to the sounds of The Mamas and the Papas and Ingrid Michaelson, and a weekly Neil Diamond concert countdown. And lots of Billy Joel.
4-6 PM: The Gr!nd
with Brandon Stephens and Justin Lagore
The Gr!nd delivers entertainment, news and music relevant to the LGBT community of the Kent, Cleveland and Akron areas.
6-8 PM: Pretty Hair And Thunder!
with Nate Lehota
Every Wednesday, Pretty Hair and Thunder! rolls out the hairy, red carpet for their listeners with giveaways, humor, and special guests. And don’t forget the hair-metal. So if you listen to radio to kick back, laugh, and hang out with your hair out than this is the show for you.
8-10 PM: The Sub Shoppe
with Gary Bunofsky and Nick Grdina
Every Tuesday night, tune in to The Sub Shoppe and hear house, downtempo, wonky, drum and bass, glitch-hop and break-beat music, all mixed live on BSR!
10 PM-Midnight: Rik & Rob Radio Rockstars
with Erik Shear and Robbie Puzzitiello
Bringing the best of blood-pumping rock and metal and (the occasional indie tune), Rik & and Rob rock out with music and in-depth reviews and interviews featuring their favorite bands, movies, games, and authors!
Midnight-2 AM: Cooper And Rex At The Movies
with Cooper Opalinski and Rex Santus
Join Cooper and Rex as they discuss new releases, casting news, Full House, Triple H, and anything else that catches their eyes in the world of movies.
Sports With Shook
hosted by
Gabe Kramer, Austin Coley, and Nick Shook
Keywords: Sports talk, NFL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, Kent State sports, football, basketball
A sports talk show, only on Thursday mornings, only on Black Squirrel Radio.
Listen to Sports With Shook every Thursday morning as DJs Nick, Austin, and Gabe discuss hot topics in sports, preview the weekend’s games and talk with special guests from local and national media.
Thursday Noon-2
Backseat Bingo
hosted by
Ashton Kamburoff (Jack B)
Keywords: Rockabilly, Doo-wop, soul, Motown, oldies
The coolest hep-cat in all the town spinnin' those oldies but goodies.
Lookin' to agitate some gravel on your trip down memory lane? Well hop in your hot-rod and flip the dial to “Backseat Bingo with Jack B.” I'll be spinnin' all the 50's rock n' roll, doo-wop and soul you and your baby blue eyes can handle.
Thursday 2-4
In The Mix
hosted by
Ian Fight Feightner
Keywords: Shuffle, Mix, Random, Awesome, Killer, Music, Audiophile, Reviews, Concerts, Giveaways, Chill-out, Maxin' and Relaxin, Dub, Trash, Indie, Remix, Electronic, Rock, Core
The best collection of music on campus.
Thursday 4-6
The Constant Detour
hosted by
Caitlin “C-Dizzy” David
Keywords: New music, fun, upbeat, 90s, dance, alternative, indie
A weekly impromptu dance party filled with fun, upbeat, and occasionally awkward jams.
The Constant Detour is a weekly show bringing all the fun, upbeat, and awkward jams your way. Join C-Dizzy every Thursday at 4 PM for the best afternoon dance party on radio!
Thursday 6-8
Animals on Bikes
hosted by
Gina LaRocca
Keywords: Indie music, alternative music, music talk, concerts, new music, animals on bikes
All the best and new in alternative and indie music.
Want to hear the latest and greatest in alternative and indie music? Want to keep up to date on concerts in the area and where some of your favorite artists are playing? Want to hear something you’ve never heard before? Animals on Bikes has everything you need.
Thursday 8-10
BIRTHDAYCAKE
hosted by
Tim Thomas, Jori Blume, and Eric Williams
Keywords: R&B, humor, cake
We’ll even let you lick the spoon.
Getting ready to go out? In the mood for a mid-evening tasty time? BIRTHDAYCAKE is ready to fill your sweet fix, courtesy of three of BSR’s finest! Let Eric, Jori, and Tim into your (possibly already) stellar night with fun and beats. We’ll even let you lick the spoon!
Thursday 10-Mid
Lady Business
hosted by
Elizabeth Keller and Sarah LaCorte
Keywords: women, rhetoric, pop-culture commentary, punks, hipsters, crafts, politics and local music
Two riveting ladies discuss, argue, and banter about women’s issues, local-music, pop culture trends, and their favorite music artists.
Thursday Mid-2
Tom and Jesika’s Incompatible Playlist
hosted by
Jesika Manthey and Tom Smigel
Keywords: Alternative, rock, indie
Whose musical taste is better?
Help settle the hottest musical debate on BSR by listening to Tom and Jesika’s Incompatible Playlist. Their musical tastes are polar opposites, but they are learning to appreciate each other’s playlist. Whose side are you on?
Rap And Reggae Roar
hosted by
DJ Irie Mon
Keywords: Reggae, rap, hip-hop
Friday Noon-2
Afternoon Delight
hosted by
DJ Vacc-Attack
Keywords: Reggae, light rock, chill, relaxing
Had a rough night? Tune in to Afternoon Delight to brighten your day with relaxing rock and reggae!
Had a rough week? Then start your weekend off right and tune in to Afternoon Delight with DJ Vacc-Attack. Chill out with some relaxing reggae and light rock. Also tune in to discover ways to de-stress your life and get the latest on upcoming events in Kent.
Friday 2-4
The Weekend Kickoff
hosted by
Eddie Kilroy
Keywords: Sports Talk, KSU, Kent State Sports, Cleveland Sports, The Weekend Kick-off, Black Squirrel Radio, Eddie Kilroy, Golden Flashes, Browns, Indians, Cavs, College Sports, Pro Sports
Get your fix of to start the weekend off right by listening to the best Friday sports talk you can get.
Hosted by Eddie Kilroy, this show discusses various sports topics, ranging from Kent State Sports to local Semi-Pro and Pro teams across Ohio. Contests, interviews, and fun for everybody listening to this show, every Friday at 2 pm.
Friday 4-6
Finders Keepers
hosted by
Rachel Campbell
Keywords: Pop-punk, rock, alternative, local music, unsigned, undiscovered, indie
Find unsigned and undiscovered artists in the pop-punk/alternative genre to add to your “keepers!”
Indulge yourself in the music of today and sample the artists of tomorrow. Tune in for spotlights on undiscovered and unsigned artists in the pop-punk/alternative genres and find new tracks to add to your “keepers.” And keep listening to discover why your favorite artists were keepers in the first place.
Friday 6-8
The Squirrel Attack Show!!!
hosted by
Emily Ohlrich and Julie Zook
Keywords: Weird, beards, indie, watersports, squirrels, folk, blonde
A plethora of indie, classic, folk, acoustic, electronic, and math rock paired with a heavy dosage of squirrely silliness.
Back for their fifth semester, DJs Emily and Julie bring you the best of indie, folk, classic, brit and alternative genres for all of your rabid music needs.
Friday 8-10
Late Night Special
hosted by
Matt O’Neill and Matt Woak
Eclectic
Eloquent music, intelligent conversation and witty puns, all hosted by two of the best DJs this side of the Mississippi.
Friday 10-Mid
Animalistic Affirmation
hosted by
Tommy Walsh
Keywords: Political talk, campus news, debate, music activism, classic rock, 90s rock
Animalistic Affirmation brings together the perfect synthesis of open-minded political discussion from a theoretical stance, and a good mix of rock to roll you through a great Friday night!
Animalistic Affirmation gives the listener an even dose of great music and great discussion. Host Tommy will discuss current political topics from a theoretical and open-minded standpoint (callers with opinions requested!). Also, he’ll play an array of different Rock ‘N’ Roll music, ranging from the classics to 90s to today!
Friday Mid-2
All I Ever Wanted Was A Radio Show And I Got One
hosted by
Andy Jardy
Keywords: Indie, alternative rock
The best in new indie/alternative music.
You will find the best new indie/alternative music there is. Lesser-known songs by major artists will be played with an emphasis on playing songs that aren’t singles.
Adderall Nation
hosted by
James Cibella and Bridget McLaughlin
Keywords: Pop culture, music generations, hot topics
Giving you all the things you need to care about.
Adderall Nations cover all the things going on in the world, from two different perspectives from two different genders, from two different generations. Giving you the latest from the world of music and pop culture.
Saturday Noon-2
Holdin’ It Down For The Underground
hosted by
Alex Taylor
Keywords: Local show news, in-studio performances, music news, current releases, indie, alternative, punk, hardcore
Keeping you up with all the current underground music and news (since it isn’t mainstream enough).
Keeping you up with concert updates, music news, and new releases of all your favorite alternative, punk, indie, and hardcore artists.
Saturday 2-4
Through Being Cool
hosted by
Ellen, Amber, PJ
Keywords: Pop-punk, mosh, pizza, bros, crewnecks, gang vocals, stage dives
The best in pop-punk for your moshing pleasure.
Move the coffee table out of the way and put on your favorite pair of gym shorts. Through Being Cool is bringing you the best in pop-punk, news about the latest tours and releases, and the raddest band merch ever, while helping you solve your problems with pop-punk life advice.
Saturday 4-6
The Good Fight
hosted by
Conner Howard (DJ Conrad)
Keywords: Video games, soundtracks, gaming music, concept bands, game talk
All about video games, soundtracks, and game-related music.
Great music from video games new and old. Soundtracks, concept bands, and much more. The Good Fight brings you the best gaming tunes and talk in town!
Saturday 6-8
Watch Yo Nutz
hosted by
Jordan and Hanna
Keywords: Fashion, alternative, indie, humor, concerts
Watch Yo Nutz, cause we gonna find you and you can run and tell that.
Fashion police on campus! Watch Yo Nutz is about fashion dos and don’ts as well as trends happening on campus. Watch out! ‘Cause we’re watching you!
Saturday 8-10
Radio Gravy
hosted by
Aaron Buell, Scott Marchese, and Jarrod Will
Keywords: Rock, punk, hip-hop, R&B, 80s, 90s, pop, crabcore, Will Smith, requests
Radio Gravy: Goes on smooth, stays chunky.
Radio Gravy is about being predictably unpredictable, rad tunes, and things that don’t matter in most facets of daily life. If you enjoy listening to absolutely anything at any given moment, as well as watching grown men hardcore dance, then consider your Saturdays from 8-10pm EST booked, son!
Saturday 10-Mid
Musical Hobo and the Deaf Apostles
hosted by
DP and Hooch
Keywords: Djent, Heavy, Weird, Tech, Gaming, Movies, Music, Metal
The title makes about as much sense as the show!
DP and Hooch will be bringing you heavy jams and the latest information on cutting edge video games, movies, music and more!
Word Play
hosted by
Erin Carlson and Jensen DeArment
Keywords: Alternative, pop, 90’s, rock, indie, punk, local music, live music, pick-up lines, life tips,
Every genre for every taste along with life tips, pick-up lines, and live music every week.
Erin and Jensen are two awesome girls who like to have fun while in the studio. They have multiple genres of music for everyone’s varying musical tastes and have in-studio musical performances every week! They also help you out with general life tips and pick-up lines for your listening pleasure.
Sunday Noon-2
Kevin Miller & Company
hosted by
Kevin Miller, DJ DRowe, Kyle Hunter, R-Kelly
Keywords: Comedy, talk show, variety, alternative
Unlock your day with Kevin Miller & Company,
Bringing you the most up-to-date music and talk, we know how to keep you in tune. Find out more and take a listen!
Sunday 2-4
Celtic Fire
hosted by
Anthony LaMarca
Keywords: Celtic, Irish rock, Irish folk, bagpipes
BSR’s only Celtic radio show.
Celtic Fire brings you a wide range of Celtic music every Sunday afternoon. From the heart-pounding pipes and drums of the Highlands of Scotland, to the inspirational Gaelic vocals from the green hills of Ireland, let Celtic Fire brighten your Sunday!
Sunday 4-6
The Stat Sheet
hosted by
BSR Sports
Keywords: Sports talk, college sports, pro sports
Black Squirrel Radio’s comprehensive sports talk radio show, featuring weekly national and local media guests.
The Stat Sheet is a sports talk show, featuring weekly prominent media guests and hosted by Kent State students that are as passionate about sports as you are. Tune in every Sunday night for your weekly dose of sports!
Sunday 6-8
Sunday 8-10
Radio ReBoot
hosted by
Mike Smylie (DJ Smyles)
Keywords: 90s music and talk, indie rock, alternative, free stuff
The 90s are back—get stoked.
Kick it with Radio ReBoot as DJ Smyles guides you through the bodacious 1990s. He’ll play all your alt and grunge faves, plus some cuts from new bands capturing that gnarly 90s sound. And he’ll talk pivotal 90s topics with the help of special guests and interviews. Dude.
Sunday 10-Mid
Independent Playground
hosted by
Colin Brehm, Tyler Kieslich
Keywords: Indie, lo-fi, DIY, chillwave, electronic, folk, alternative, local music
Independent Playground: the best in indie, electronic, lo-fi and local music.
Independent Playground is a magical place, where every song is your favorite song, and where aural euphoria is the rule, not the exception. Join the charming Colin and Tyler for music, guests, and endless witty banter.
Sunday Mid-2
M&C on the Weekends
hosted by
Maddie Hartman, Claire Thomas
Keywords: Jazz, blues, folk, pop, rock, rap, hip-hop.
Music through the decades.
M&C on the Weekends is a great way to hear older music that you might not normally hear elsewhere today. If you miss the old sounds of the blues or just want to hear a classic artist then tune in to get a mix of just about everything.
