KUOI has a wide variety of DJs from students across a multitude of majors, community members and University of Idaho faculty and staff.
Browse through our shows by day and discover a hidden gem! When these shows aren’t playing, K0V4TCH, our radio robot, constantly pumps out music for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Monday
Blue Goose Kitchen
Hosted by: Abigail Spencer
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Info: Production Manager Abigail Spencer plays her favorite hits and talks about her recent musings
Tuesday
KUOI Converse Hour
Hosted By: Matthew Waggoner and Sam Robinson
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Info: Join lifelong friends Matthew and Sam as they muse over weekly topics and listen to Matthew’s personally curated playlist of music for your listening pleasure.
Balrog Bassline
Hosted by: DJ Balrog
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Info: Embark on a musical quest with DJ Balrog, the host of “The Balrog Bassline.” With each show unveiling a new theme, DJ Balrog leads you through a diverse sonic landscape, much like the epic journey of the Fellowship. Whether you seek the fiery beats of Mordor or the serene melodies of the Shire, let “The Balrog Bassline” be your guiding star in the realm of musical adventure.
Wednesday
Radio Power Hour
Hosted by: Tracy Mullinax & Mark Warren
Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Info: Hopped up on Diet Coke, Vandal dogs, and passion for radio – your hosts, PR Director Tracy Mullinax and Station Manager Mark Warren play their current favorite hits in between their general nonsense and tomfoolery.
Hot Wax
Hosted by: Preston Hardcastle
Time: 10 PM-12 AM
Info:From rock to hip-hop to electronic, “Hot Wax” has it all. Host Preston Hardcastle takes you on a musical deep dive. Tune in for a good time and some good tunes.
Thursday
KUOI News
Hosted by: Alaylia Norton
Time: 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Info: Bringing University of Idaho students and Moscow residents news from the UI campus and the Moscow area. KUOI News airs every weekday with new episodes every Thursday.
The Big Bobber Show
Hosted by: Bob Hesselholt
Time: Noon – 2:30 p.m.
Info: The Big Bobber show is a KUOI tradition originally created as an idea in the Late 70s and Developments beginning in 1984 to its first year on the air in 1996 and continuing our Motto has always been Music and Fun that Radio abandoned (but I never did) musical variety and Diversity always reigns here we play a little bit of Everything from as early as the 1940s to the present and everything in between in the Genres of Pop classic Rock classic Country Many kinds of Jazz. Easy Listening. and contemporary instrumental music and Vocals too and Classic British radio comedy along a bit of witty commentary on occasion. So why not treat yourself to 2 hours of fun with The Big Bobber Show Every week on KUOI
Clara’s Little Green Planet
Hosted by: Clara Abplanalp
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Info: Join your host Clara as she shares environmental good news, fun stories, and groovy music.
First There is a Mountain
Hosted by: Jim Niedbalski
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Info: A mix of Classic and Southern Rock from the 1970s and 1980s, along with some other artists from that era.
Paradise Ridge and a Dead Mule
Hosted by: Leigh Robartes
Time: 11 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Info: Coinciding with KUOI’s 75th Anniversary, I’ve dug up old cassettes and mini-discs of KUOI shows by myself and others and inserted them into new mixes that echo down the decades. Tapes from the 1990’s with responses to Neo-nazi organizing in northern Idaho combine with the usual Mule show staples of punk, hip hop, experimental rock and many other forms of sound sculptures. I play a bit of everything on the show. The informal tag line is “music from Coltrane to the Clash, and everything in between”. Really it’s a mix of international, jazz, and classical with a bit of punk rock now and again.
Friday
The Mo Show
Hosted by: Morgan Neville
Time: 10:30 a.m – Noon
Info: Mo plays gems across genres. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the morning mix!
Jazz Freak
Hosted By: EvanJames
Time: 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Info: “Jazz Freak” is dedicated to playing and discussing jazz music, along with spotlighting the talented musicians in the genre. Here, you’ll discover a wide range of tunes, spanning from new releases to classics, both well-known and obscure. All of this is presented by a host who can’t seem to shut up about his passion for music and history.
Mix-up
Hosted by: Jon Roanhaus
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Info: “Mixup” is a boundary free creative soundtrack that seeks to entertain and inspire. Every genre is out there for you to discover and revisit. Your host adds color commentary.
Something Vicious For Tomorrow
Hosted by: Gus Trudell-Richardson
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Info: A well assorted mix of everything with heavy doses of classic rock, post punk/new wave, new up and comers, and a little bit of 90s Indie.
Saturday
Vandal Scoreboard
Hosted by: Mark Warren & James Taurman-Aldrich
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Info: Vandal Scoreboard brings all the latest news and analysis on Vandal sports. Mark and James sit down and discuss all things Vandal Athletics.
Batorudoragon, BATTLE FAIRY PAIX VERTE
Hosted by: DJ Cats
Time: 4 p.m – 6:00 p.m.
Info: An eclectic, fun musical adventure to fuel your quest for genuine jungle juice. This show is your ultimate destination for mind blowing audio entertainment based on years of Vandal alumni misadventures, awesome battle dragons and otherworldly epics. If you love vinyl records, music history, incredible remixes or even game soundtracks then by all means enjoy your Saturday with KUOI!
Sunday
Easy Skankin’
Hosted by: DJ JahJosh
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Info: JahJosh spins ska, rocksteady, roots reggae, dub, world music, soul, Latin grooves, and beyond for your skanking pleasure.
Rock and Rohe
Hosted by: Connor Anderson
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Info: Join me as I play an ensemble of rock with other genres mixed in and talk about my daily life as a student studying architecture.
Jammin’ With James
Hosted by: James Taurman-Aldrich
Time 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Info: The whole purpose of this show is to completely utilize free-format radio. From older country to modern pop, there’s something for everyone. Tune in to “Jam” with me, and feel free to call in and request something that you’d love to jam out to!