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

Patrick Warburton and Mike Wilson

February 3, 2026 • 9 mins
You know Patrick Warburton as David Puddy from SEINFELD. Well, he's a (very funny) standup comedian now. He and fellow standup Mike Wilson joined Bret at 97.3 KBCO to discuss impersonations and the Seinfeld legacy.

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Superstar Brandi Carlile!

January 23, 2026 • 11 mins
We love multiple Grammy and Emmy winner Brandi Carlile here at KBCO. She has the finest voice, and her songs are achingly human! Her new album is RETURNING TO MYSELF. She joins Bret via Zoom to discuss the important things: life and football.

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Michael Fitzpatrick

January 20, 2026 • 8 mins
Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick is the leader of Fitz and The Tantrums, an impressive alternative neo-soul band from Los Angeles. Fitz and The Tantrums are playing the Boulder Theater January 31, and Michael called Bret to talk about the influence of opera and keeping a band together for nearly 20 years.

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Sean Lennon

December 19, 2025 • 6 mins
Son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Lennon is presenting his Oscar-winning animated film, "War Is Over." He tells Bret about making the project, remembering John Lennon and who topped his Spotify playlist in 2025.

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Norah Jones and Nathaniel Rateliff

December 11, 2025 • 8 mins
Norah Jones has a mountain of Grammys, and makes music that appeals to everyone. She has a new podcast, NORAH JONES IS PLAYING ALONG. She tells Bret about her inspiration for the series. Then, Nathaniel Rateliff, Colorado Hero singer-songwriter-bandleader checks in to talk about some nice personal news and his holiday shows in Denver.

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Comedian Kevin Nealon!

November 20, 2025 • 8 mins
Bret met comedy legend Kevin Nealon for the first time ever. They got along well and discussed Norm McDonald, vegetarianism and being bad at guitar.

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Jonathan Russell And Tyler Williams From The Head And The Heart

November 14, 2025 • 8 mins
Singer-guitarist Jonathan and drummer Tyler joined Bret via Zoom to discuss their exciting 2026 Red Rocks shows and how they deal with fans who sing out of tune.

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Paul Myers Talks About His New John Candy Book

October 30, 2025 • 7 mins
Paul Myers is an all-around good guy who just released a well-researched book on comedic actor, John Candy. "John Candy: A Life In Comedy" is available wherever good people sell books.

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Let's Meet Fiona Prine!

October 22, 2025 • 9 mins
Fiona Prine's partner, singer-songwriter John Prine passed away in 2020. Fiona still carries his torch, and she'll be screening the documentary HOW LUCKY CAN ONE MAN GET on Sunday, October 26 at Denver's SIE Film Center. She called Bret to discuss John's life and legacy...

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Dermot Kennedy Stops By

October 16, 2025 • 9 mins
It was nice of Irish Singer-Songwriter-Busker Dermot Kennedy to stop by the KBCO studios and chat about his career as a troubadour, overcoming shyness and books.

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Evan Dando From The Lemonheads

October 9, 2025 • 5 mins
Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando just released his memoir, RUMORS OF MY DEMISE. He called Bret to essentially not talk about that. It's a fun, rambling excursion!

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Meet Kyle MacLachlan!

September 19, 2025 • 5 mins
Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, Dune (the original one) and an obscure-trippy '80s film The Hidden are all part of Kyle MacLachlan's acting resume. He called Bret to discuss his new podcast, What Are We Even Doing...

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Poet David Duchovny (He Does Other Stuff, Too)

September 5, 2025 • 7 mins
Actor-novelist-musician-poet David Duchovny called Bret to talk about his new book, ABOUT TIME. Will he read us a poem? What are his thoughts on David Lynch?

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From The Archives: Neil Young!

August 28, 2025 • 8 mins
Since Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts are appearing at Fiddler's Green in Denver September 1, here's a conversation I had with him in 2012, discussing the new album at the time, AMERICANA. The album still holds up! I hope the interview does as well. Listen to me occasionally stammer because I was in the (virtual) presence of a hero!

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The Living Legend John Fogerty!

August 21, 2025 • 9 mins
After getting the rights to his CCR catalogue back, John is releasing LEGACY THE CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL YEARS. John called Bret to discuss keeping his voice excellent, his sons getting involved with the music, and, well, baseball!

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Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Has A New Solo Album

August 14, 2025 • 9 mins
I always like speaking with Jeff Tweedy! He's a smart, creative guy. The Wilco frontman called to discuss his upcoming solo album, Artificial Intelligence and how audiences differ from city to city.

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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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