The Bret Saunders Podcast

The Bret Saunders Podcast

Bret Saunders of the KBCO Morning Show interviews musicians, actors, media members and more about their craft, culture and other topics.

Episodes

Josh Blue's Heartwarming Memoir

August 7, 2025 • 16 mins
Colorado's beloved comedian Josh Blue just released his first book, SOMETHING TO STARE AT. Josh joined Bret to discuss being funny and how SOUTH PARK influenced his work.
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Jim James Of My Morning Jacket

July 31, 2025 • 12 mins
Jim James, frontman of of My Morning Jacket is one profound Dude! He checked in with Bret to talk about the band's latest album and the menace of improperly utilized social media.
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Bob Crawford From The Avett Brothers Is A Historian

July 29, 2025 • 8 mins
Bassist Bob Crawford delights everyone as a member of the beloved Avett Brothers - but he's also an excellent interviewer and podcaster. His latest is AMERICAN HISTORY HOTLINE. Bob called Bret to talk Red Rocks and seeking the truth behind American myths.
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Ben Folds Stands For Something

July 17, 2025 • 16 mins
Singer-pianist-bandleader Ben Folds called Bret to discuss his new live album with the National Symphony Orchestra and why he left his position at the Kennedy Center.
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The Return Of Lyle Lovett

July 11, 2025 • 13 mins
Before his Denver performance, singer-songwriter-actor Lyle Lovett called in to the KBCO Studios. Bret was joined by legendary Denver concert promoter Chuck Morris, who managed Lovett for years, to talk about Lyle's storied career.
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Comedian Josh Blue Is Back

July 2, 2025 • 7 mins
It's always a pleasure to speak with Josh Blue, who continues to make a name for himself in the "cutthroat" world of comedy. He's celebrating 20 years of headlining Denver's Comedy Works this weekend.
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Comedy Samurai Larry Charles

June 27, 2025 • 11 mins
Larry Charles is the brilliant dude behind so many groundbreaking projects: Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Borat, Bruno...he's just released a compelling memoir about his brilliant successes:
COMEDY SAMURAI - 40 YEARS OF BLOOD, GUTS AND LAUGHTER.
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The Legendary Dionne Warwick Returns!

June 13, 2025 • 5 mins
As she prepares to perform at New York's historic Apollo Theater, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dionne Warwick calls in to talk about winning over the audience there and playing Red Rocks in the '60s. Now, go and listen to her spectacular records from that era and be overwhelmed with emotion!
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Molly Tuttle Visits KBCO Studio C

June 6, 2025 • 7 mins
Molly Tuttle is great at everything she does: guitarist, singer, songwriter, bandleader...she's the future of Americana music! She and her band stopped by to perform in KBCO Studio C - we can't play the music for you, but the conversation is effervescent!
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Tom Turcich Walked Around The World!

May 23, 2025 • 8 mins
Tom Turcich is the author of THE WORLD WALK: 7 Years. 28,000 Miles. 6 Continents. Why did he do it? How many shoes did he wear out? Let's find out!
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The Return Of Jason Isbell

May 2, 2025 • 13 mins
The dynamic singer-songwriter-actor called Bret from Tennessee to discuss changes in his life and music, why people should express themselves politically and his next big screen appearance.
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd

April 25, 2025 • 6 mins
The blues guitar titan teams up with the legendary Bobby Rush for a new album, YOUNG FASHIONED WAYS. What does this music mean to Kenny Wayne Shepherd? Let's find out.
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Tyler Stewart From Barenaked Ladies

April 17, 2025 • 7 mins
KBCO listeners love the Canadian powerhouse group Barenaked Ladies! Drummer Tyler Stewart called Bret to discuss tensions between Canada and the US as well as the big bucks the band has received from the theme song from The Big Bang Theory.
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It's Lucy Dacus!

April 3, 2025 • 11 mins
From boygenius and beyond, Lucy Dacus just released a stellar album, FOREVER IS A FEELING. She joined Bret on Zoom to talk about Red Rocks and poker.
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Ben McKee From Imagine Dragons

March 27, 2025 • 5 mins
Bassist Ben McKee joins Bret to talk about Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl (with the LA Film Orchestra). Which is the better venue, The Hollywood Bowl or Red Rocks? And what happened with that Imagine Dragons song that was supposed to be broadcast from the moon?
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Bon Iver's Justin Vernon

March 21, 2025 • 9 mins
Justin Vernon's Bon Iver project returms with a new album, SABLE, fABLE, on April 11. Justin Zoomed in with Bret to talk about his songwriting process and to sing the praises of filmmaker Miranda July.
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Kevin Nealon

March 17, 2025 • 10 mins
Comedian Kevin Nealon performs at the Boulder Theater on March 23. He's one delightful dude. He joined Bret to talk about the 50th anniversary of SNL, trophies and getting his son to call him "dad."
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Bebe Stockwell

March 7, 2025 • 6 mins
Singer-songwriter Bebe Stockwell is only 23 - but she's been at this for a long time! The rising artist Zoomed in to meet Bret's cat, discuss her dad pushing her to perform from an early age, and collaborating with Caamp.
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BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN Director Bernard MacMahon

February 20, 2025 • 10 mins
This gent made a fine documentary about the early days of Led Zeppelin. Bret and Bernard talk about unearthing archival footage and why Robert Plant had so much penicillin in those heady times.
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The Return Of The Lumineers

February 14, 2025 • 28 mins
The Lumineers co-founders Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz joined Bret at a secret location to discuss their new album AUTOMATIC. They also discussed parenthood. And sushi.
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