Don's Basement Tapes

Don's Basement Tapes

Broadcasting from the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin, Don Clark brings back the Vintage Rock deep cuts from the A.O.R. format of the 1970's. Each week brings a new theme, based on your suggestions.

Episodes

June 25, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year that the Iran Hostage Crisis began, the Susan B. Anthony dollar was introduced, Disco was demolished at Comisky Park in Chicago. Aliens, The Warriors and Life of Brian were on the big screen, and we bought brand new vinyl from The Scorpions, Van Halen, April Wine, and Kansas, It was the year that was,1979.
Mark as Played
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. This is the first weekend of Summer and we are celebrating with deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Queen, The Pat Travers Band, Rush, Led Zeppelin and more. Welcome to Summer!
Mark as Played
June 11, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Whether you called him Dad, Pops, or Father, we are celebrating him for Father's Day with The Man Show. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from The Rolling Stones, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, REO Speedwagon, Van Halen and more.
Mark as Played
June 4, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. You know them by name. Nicole...Lorraine...Athena. These are the Ladies of Vintage Rock, featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Point Blank, Uriah Heep, The Who and more.
Mark as Played
May 28, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It is high praise indeed when a band mentions another band in their song. We're droppin' names, featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Queen, Molly Hatchet, The Animals, The Who and more. 
Mark as Played
May 21, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Who's up for a threesome? Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Triumph, The Police, Rush, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer and more. These are the greatest trios of Vintage Rock.
Mark as Played
May 14, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. From across the Heartland they came, to play the clubs in Minneapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Cleveland and more. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Cheap Trick, Alice Cooper, Kansas, Ted Nugent and more. They are The Best of the Midwest.
Mark as Played
From the Acme Studio in Mayville, Wisconsin. It's our annual salute to Mom, with deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Ozzy, Queen, The Guess Who, Lynyrd Skynryd and more. It is The Mother of All Don's Basement Tapes. Enjoy!
Mark as Played
April 30, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. We've dialed up the Wayback Machine for the year 1977. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Rush, UFO, Pat Travers, The Scorpions and more.
Mark as Played
April 23, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. He was a master of his craft. One of the finest Producers of Vintage Rock. This week, we salute the man and his library of work, with deep tracks of from Journey, Alice Cooper, Ian Hunter, Queen and more. 
Farewell and Adieu to Roy Thomas Baker. Rest in Peace.
Mark as Played
April 16, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. These albums are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, and some, if not all, were a part of your collection back in 1975. Featuing deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Ted Nugent, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Styx, UFO, and more.
They became known as The Essentials.
Mark as Played
April 9, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Well, it certainly feels like a zoo out there. Time to bring out the Rock and Roll Animals, featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Aerosmith, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Steppenwolf and more.
Mark as Played
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It's our Tenth Anniversary Show, with song suggestions from the Original Basement Dwellers. Deep tracks of Vintage Rock from UFO, Judas Priest, Kansas, Uriah Heep and more. Thanks for listening!
Mark as Played
March 19, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. 
The DANCE.
The MADNESS.
The brackets that blow up after day one.
The N.C.A.A. Tournament is here and we're featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Nazareth, Bad Company. The Kinks and more.
It's MADNESS!
Mark as Played
March 5, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year that Chicago serial killer John Wayne Gacy was arrested, the Susan B. Anthony dollar was introduced, the cartoon Garfield premiered, WKRP hit the airwaves on CBS, Grease, Animal House, Halloween, and Superman were on the big screen, and we bought new vinyl from Rainbow, The Who, AC/DC, and Rush. It was the year that was, 1978.
Mark as Played
February 6, 2025 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year that 7 Watergate indictments were handed down, People magazine made it's debut, and Deep Purple headlined the California Jam.
On the Big Screen, we watched Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and The Godfather, Part Two.And we bought new vinyl from Bad Company, Supertramp, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and a new band called Judas Priest.
It was the year that was, 1974.
Mark as Played
January 29, 2025 56 mins
It's Grammy Awards season, and while many Vintage Rockers did go home with a Gramaphone, many didn't. Now, we'll salute those that came up empty. Deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Queen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, Jimi Hendrix and more. This is the "...And The Winner Isn't" episode.


Mark as Played
January 15, 2025 56 mins
There are those that consider 1975 to be one of the greatest years in music.
Some of the greatest albums were released that year, but there were a small number of them that you had to have in your collection. Albums wth Deep tracks from Aerosmith, Rush, Paul McCartney and Wings, Queen and more. These albums are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
They are known as "The Essentials".
Mark as Played
December 4, 2024 56 mins
From the Acme Studio. It was the year that America celebrated it's 200th Birthday, Apple Computer Company was formed in California, Jimmy Carter was elected President, Rocky, Taxi, and The Outlaw Josie Wales were on the big screen, and we bought new yinyl from Bad Company, Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult, and AC/DC. It was the year that was, 1976.
Mark as Played
November 6, 2024 56 mins
From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year that brought the end of the Vietnam War, the World Trade Center officially opened, Secretariat won the Triple Crown, The Exorcist, The Sting, and American Graffiti were in the Big Screen, and we bought new albums from The Doobie Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Queen and Pink Floyd. It was the year that was 1973.
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening — you’re part of the conversation.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    Cold Case Files: Miami

    Joyce Sapp, 76; Bryan Herrera, 16; and Laurance Webb, 32—three Miami residents whose lives were stolen in brutal, unsolved homicides.  Cold Case Files: Miami follows award‑winning radio host and City of Miami Police reserve officer  Enrique Santos as he partners with the department’s Cold Case Homicide Unit, determined family members, and the advocates who spend their lives fighting for justice for the victims who can no longer fight for themselves.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.