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
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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May 28, 2024 • 17 mins
Conor Hall is the ultimate Colorado citizen. He's been involved with various state-related causes for years, and Conor is part of a group putting together the Outside Festival in Denver's Civic Center Park June 1 and 2, 2024. Find out more about the festival at KBCO.com.
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May 23, 2024 • 10 mins
Jack Antonoff leads the band Bleachers, and is beloved around the world for his produciton work with artists like Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey. Is there anything Jack Antonoff can't do? He spoke with Bret about making music, Red Rocks, and attack dog equipment.
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May 16, 2024 • 13 mins
The incredible Booker T. Jones, keyboardist for Booker T. & M.G.'s joined Bret to talk about the excellent new HBO docuseries, "STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A." premiering May 20. Is this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and producer also the leader of the single greatest rock and soul band of all time? Maybe!
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May 3, 2024 • 19 mins
Colorado's Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats play Red Rocks August 20-21, and trust me, you don't want to miss that. There's a new album, too: SOUTH OF HERE. It's powerful stuff!
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April 26, 2024 • 2 mins
Colin Quinn is a brilliant guy, and hilarious, too. He'll appear at the legendary Stanley Hotel in Colorado's Estes Park Saturday, April 27.
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April 25, 2024 • 12 mins
The singer-songwriter-guitarist-bandleader Gary Clark Jr. just released a stunning new album, "JPEG Raw."
What does JPEG Raw mean? Let's meet Gary Clark Jr.!
What does JPEG Raw mean? Let's meet Gary Clark Jr.!
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April 18, 2024 • 17 mins
Do we solve all of Colorado's problems in less than 20 minutes? Not quite, but the AG does bring up some good points.
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April 11, 2024 • 21 mins
Michael Franti is a singular life force and leader of Michael Franti and Spearhead. He'll bring his eternal love for the world to Red Rocks May 31. Franti talks to Bret about music, world peace...you know...the things we need.
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April 3, 2024 • 12 mins
Why haven't we ever released this conversation? Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan stopped by our studios in 2022, prior to becoming the huge headliner he is today. This was an excellent conversation. Noah's a real, funny dude!
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