Deep Cuts With Jonathan

Sit back, tune in, and let these Deep Cuts wash over you in an awesome wave. During our time together I will share with you some personal favorites from my vinyl record collection. We will listen to a wide array of rock, classic, progressive, indie, several shades of rock. From vintage to modern. We will also have conversations with community members about the music that inspires them to create. From time to time there might even be a pearl of wisdom or funny story that you pick up. Maybe you'll even learn something. It's just a simple little radio show for my analog friends living in a digital world.

Episodes

The Butter Knife Bandits Ride at Dawn

August 1, 2025 • 111 mins

Joey Bobbins and the Brown Buffalo join Jonathan in the studio to talk about everything and whole lot of nothing. They chronicle their collective journey together from bar stool to studio and reflect on the importance of community.

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Robbie Mac and James of Sound Spectrum talk Willbo Fest

August 1, 2025 • 105 mins

Robbie Mac of Willbo and James of Sound Spectrum drop by to talk Willbo Fest featuring local band Politik and headliner Wells Ferrari, the rebirth of the Sound Spectrum and what it's like to be a young entrepreneur these days in Laguna Beach.

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Wave and Niloo of The Sound Spectrum share Deep Cuts and Deep Thoughts

November 22, 2024 • 116 mins

Join us for a very special episode of Deep Cuts as Wave and Niloo of the iconic Sound Spectrum join us live in the studio to share some of their favorite records, classic and new. We even play a CD or two. The Sound Spectrum a beloved Laguna Beach institution founded by the late great Jim Otto in 1967 is at a crossroads, we all wish for it to continue on spreading great vibes and positive energy along with musical culture and the ...

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Best of the Decade

May 9, 2023 • 129 mins

Jonathan narrows down all his favorite records from the 2010's. Who made the cut? Deep Cuts fans can probably guess... Tame Impala's Currents, Vulfpeck's Thrill of the Arts, The National's Trouble Will Find Me and High Violet, Beck's Morning Phase, plus highlights from Jim James, Vampire Weekend, Kurt Vile, Chromatics, and Calexico.

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2019 In Review

May 9, 2023 • 51 mins

Jonathan spins some of his favorite rockin' releases from 2019: Tool, The Black Keys, Beck, Thom Yorke, Khruangbin, and more.

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Fire On The Mountain

May 9, 2023 • 49 mins

Jonathan and Caroline catch up for a Deadtober special, talking about the Grateful Dead film Fire On The Mountain, then spin some Dead live from Denmark.

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Don't Shoot Them They're Only the Piano Players

April 12, 2023 • 109 mins

Inspired by the Rocketman film, Jonathan decides to play a selection of great rock pianists. We start with Sir Elton John's seminal record Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player, then hear Billy Joel live in 1977 and the debut record from Fiona Apple.

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Don't Dream This Show is Over

April 12, 2023 • 119 mins

Jonathan spins some of the best music to come out of everyone's favorite decade... the 1980's. When it comes to 80s music, you can't beat The Police, The Cure, Duran Duran, even Crowded House. As added musical goodies we'll hear the Pretty in Pink soundtrack and one of Jonathan's underrated favorites: I Advance Masked by Robert Fripp and The Police's Andy Summers.

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Clapton, Allman, Skynrd

April 12, 2023 • 113 mins

Today's episode features lengthier parts of some of Jonathan's best Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, and Lynyrd Skynrd records, and we start the hour with a selection of 80's favorites.

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By The Way

April 12, 2023 • 118 mins

This episode features another healthy mix of genre you can expect here on Deep Cuts. We hear sides from Fearless Flyers, the Vulfpeck offshoot band, and Red Hot Chili Peppers' By The Way with tracks from The Polyphonic Spree, David Byrne, Harry Nilsson and more sprinkled in along the way.

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Smashing Khruangbins

April 12, 2023 • 108 mins

Deep Cuts gets groovy with Khruangbin's dub remix record Hasta El Cielo before settling into Smashing Pumpkins' classic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. And of course, between those awesome records, Jonathan brings you a varied selection of records to keep the hour rocking.

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Listen to the Music

April 6, 2023 • 117 mins

Jonathan really whips out his DJ skills in this one. With two turntables and a microphone, he spins one of the most eclectic mixes yet to bring you music for good times. Rock, soul, electronic, and funk grooves blend together seamlessly.

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Awesome Wave

April 6, 2023 • 120 mins

Today's selections of vinyl include Dave Mason, Dawes, Rogue Wave and the Day of the Dead box set. It's as good a time as any to let these deep cuts wash over you in an awesome wave.

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Funky Frisky

April 6, 2023 • 115 mins

Funky, energetic, enticing tunes are all you'll hear on this episode. We start off with Vulfpeck's 2018 record Hill Climber before getting into Talking Heads, Hendrix, The Stone Roses and more.

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The Epic

April 6, 2023 • 108 mins

Impressed by his performance at Arroyo Seco Weekend, Jonathan picked up a copy of Kamasi Washington's The Epic to play here on Deep Cuts. We listen to a good chunk of that record, plus more grab bag picks thrown in, from Thievery Corporation to Ty Segall.

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Summer Daze

April 6, 2023 • 111 mins

Jonathan serves up smooth-flowing jams perfect for a night of summertime easy listening. He takes you through some of The Police and Robert Palmer before dipping into Vampire Weekend and local band Soul Beacons, then straight into the reggae vibe with Lee Perry and Bob Marley.

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Arroyo Seco Weekend Roundup

April 4, 2023 • 107 mins

Today's show features a sampling of the artists performing at the 2018 Arroyo Seco Weekend festival in Pasadena, California. Performers include legends like Robert Plant, Neil Young, and Jack White as well as Gary Clark Jr., Violent Femmes, Kings of Leon, Belle and Sebastian, and many more awesome groups.

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Calexico and Co.

April 4, 2023 • 112 mins

First, we hear in its entirety the 1998 Calexico record, The Black Light. Then, we get into the usual mix of fun you can expect from Richard and Jonathan, playing some David Lynch soundtrack gems, Nirvana Unplugged, and more eclectic selections.

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Vinyl Throwdown: Anniversary Edition

April 4, 2023 • 124 mins

Jonathan and Richard celebrate three years of Deep Cuts with another VINYL THROWDOWN, putting their respective records face to face and letting the listeners decide which picks are most rockin'. Press play and decide for yourself.

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Welcome To The Blackout

April 4, 2023 • 125 mins

Jonathan and Richard play a special RSD Acquisition: David Bowie's live album from 1978, Welcome To The Blackout. Live from Earl's Court, London, this record features incredible session players and all the hits and deep cuts to please any Bowiehead.

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Deep Cuts With Jonathan

Episodes

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Wave and Niloo of The Sound Spectrum share Deep Cuts and Deep Thoughts

Best of the Decade

2019 In Review

Fire On The Mountain

Don't Shoot Them They're Only the Piano Players

Don't Dream This Show is Over

Clapton, Allman, Skynrd

By The Way

Smashing Khruangbins

Listen to the Music

Awesome Wave

Funky Frisky

The Epic

Summer Daze

Arroyo Seco Weekend Roundup

Calexico and Co.

Vinyl Throwdown: Anniversary Edition

Welcome To The Blackout

Popular Podcasts

The Butter Knife Bandits Ride at Dawn

Robbie Mac and James of Sound Spectrum talk Willbo Fest