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
November 27, 2024 • 11 mins
This dude is funny! Raised in Colorado, Sam Tallent is taking the comedy world by storm with his often absurd wit! See him at Comedy Works in Downtown Denver this weekend!
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November 20, 2024 • 9 mins
Shaw just released a fine new album, TAKE A LOOK INSIDE. He joined Bret in KBCO Studio C to talk about dressing up like a mime and how parenthood has influenced the record.
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November 1, 2024 • 7 mins
Great name, fine band with consistently engaging guitar riffs and introspective lyrics. Frontman Ben Bridwell called Bret to talk about Band Of Horses' upcoming NYE show in Denver and delivering pizzas.
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October 24, 2024 • 10 mins
Kathy Griffin is not afraid of anything. She and Bret discuss her personal odyssey, as well as what she thinks of Jerry Seinfeld.
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October 18, 2024 • 13 mins
KBCO Listener Favorite The Head And The Heart magically appeared in KBCO Studio C to promote their excellent new song, "Arrow." Band members Charity Rose Thielen, Matty Gervais and Kenny Hensley sat down with Bret to talk about Colorado's love for THATH and taking the kids to Red Rocks.
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October 8, 2024 • 10 mins
The highly respected singer-songwriter checks in with Bret to discuss his new album, SMALL CHANGES, the uplifting power of music and how difficult it can be to make a living out on the road.
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September 27, 2024 • 12 mins
The singer-songwriter-model-actress-whatever called Bret to discuss her new album, MEMOIR OF A SPARKLEMUFFIN, her cool label Sub Pop and Taylor Swift.
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September 25, 2024 • 11 mins
Now, this is a powerhouse quartet I love! The Breeders have been making excellent music for decades. Guitarist Kelley Deal and bassist Josephine Wiggs called in to talk about what makes their music stand out, learning to play the guitar and touring with Olivia Rodrigo.
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September 19, 2024 • 17 mins
Colorado-based Investigative journalist (and Oscar nominee) David Sirota joins Bret to talk about the excellent new podcast series about government corruption, MASTER PLAN.
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September 12, 2024 • 12 mins
Before her show at Boulder's Macky Auditorium September 14, The acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams speaks with Bret about the aftermath of her life-altering stroke and the tour where she's sharing intimate details of her life.
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August 23, 2024 • 13 mins
You want to meet a funny, intelligent dude? Look no further than Moshe Kasher, in town to perform standup at Comedy Works Larimer Square August 22-24! Kasher joined Bret to discuss politics, religion and other non-controversial topics.
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August 15, 2024 • 16 mins
Billy Bragg has been creating smart, opinionated music for decades. He's playing Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder October 3. Bret talks with Billy about getting through the door to put his audition tape in the hands of record label executives, causes that are important to him, and artists to cover when the audience turns on you.
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August 8, 2024 • 7 mins
I didn't see this one coming! There's a new biopic about the trials of the pop group Milli Vanilli, GIRL YOU KNOW IT'S TRUE. Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus found themselves embroiled in an early '90s scandal when it was revealed they weren't actually singing on their albums! The aftermath was devastating. Listen to Fab's side of the story...
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July 31, 2024 • 24 mins
The charismatic Isaac Slade has done it all! After serving as lead vocalist for The Fray, Slade has settled into the quiet life of record store ownership on an island near Seattle. He's back in Colorado to help with a Take Note Colorado benefit on August 18 in Arvada. Will he return to music as a career? Listen to find out...
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July 26, 2024 • 16 mins
Hey, The Fray, you multiple platinum selling Colorado Folk...where have you been? Bret talks with founding members Joe King, David Welsh and Ben Wysocki about playing live again and new music.
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July 17, 2024 • 14 mins
Writer-podcaster Daniel Ralston called Bret to discuss his excellent new podcast series, THE TRUE STORY OF THE FAKE ZOMBIES. When the underrated British '60s band broke up, some enterprising gents in Michigan decided to employ two phony versions of the band and sent them out on tour. It's an entertaining tale. Listen to THE TRUE STORY OF THE FAKE ZOMBIES on iHeartRadio.
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July 1, 2024 • 13 mins
Denver's Josh Blue popped by to discuss his upcoming Comedy Works South shows July 5 and 6. The topic of parenting is also brought up.
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June 19, 2024 • 6 mins
Singer-songwriter Eric Burton from the Austin, TX group Black Pumas stopped by KBCO Studio C to talk about dogs and music. What's better than that?
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June 12, 2024 • 8 mins
Comedian Kevin James is known to everyone from his long-running sitcom KING OF QUEENS. He's bringing his standup to Denver's Bellco Theatre June 28. Kevin and Bret talk about bombing on stage and portraying Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton in 2022's HOME TEAM.
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June 5, 2024 • 8 mins
Did you know the East Coast jam band Goose has roots in Colorado? It's true! Guitarist Rick Mitarotonda checks in with Bret before Goose takes to the stage of Fiddler's Green June 7 and 8.
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