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WYXR Morning Show
Catch The Drop Monday-Friday from 6-8am
Tuesdays
Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Meanwhile in Memphis
New Memphis provides a weekly window into ways Memphians are solving problems, looking forward, and successfully shaping our community.
Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Beale St. Caravan
Memphis music patrons and professionals Pat Mitchell-Worley and Jared “Jay B.” Boyd get personal with the town’s most treasured acts, along with the internation…
Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Light Rotation Radio
Listen to Lauren's life. Not the songs in heavy rotation across your regular radio dial, but the music you'll only likely to hear once or twice.
Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
University of Memphis Spotlight
From their campus to our community, the University of Memphis is a hub of education, growth and leadership. During their university spotlight hour, music and co…
Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Verbally Effective
WYXR host, Ena Esco, may be known on our airwaves for her “Musically Effective” R&B show. But she also makes major waves as an interviewer through her weekl…
Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Straight from the Source
Host Elizabeth Cawein helps listeners discover how Memphis artists are still inventing, innovating, and introducing audiences around the world to the new sound(…
Tuesday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Crooked Beat
WYXR Community Engagement & Events Lead Liv Cohen transforms your Tuesday afternoon as DJ Livin‘. Tune in as she shares her deep knowledge and unwavering pa…
Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Idle Hour
Esteemed music historian and author Robert Gordon joins listeners each week for a crash course that spans all generations and genres, with a solid dose of why M…
Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Box of Records
Every week Zac Ives from Goner Records brings in a box of records to share with listeners. Sometimes he asks a guest to bring one in too.
Tuesday | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dip In Ya Hip
Chris Rohling makes your mind wander as much as he makes your body move. Sit or stand with him as he explores everything from blues to bluegrass and back again.
Tuesday | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Can You Feel It
The biggest beats and the deepest grooves keep you moving on Tuesday nights. Longtime DJ Brandon Eaves pushes the tempo through the evening with dance music of…
Tuesday | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The OZone
Welcome to The OZone, where the energy is magnetic, and the music is always a vibe. Immerse yourself in an hour of hip-hop, R&B, and unexpected grooves that…
Tuesday | 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Way Down South Radio
Sit back and relax with Zo for a blend of early 2000s R&B with house, the Memphis sound, and personally curated mash-ups.
Tuesday | 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Lo End Theory
Come along on the instinctive path through rhythmic excursions with Jasmine "Jazzy Lo" McCraven.
Wednesdays
Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Morning Boost
Wake up to a groove with Angela Jackson’s mixture of news, trends, humor and soul.
Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Let’s Get Lost
A jazz-only program, mainly centered around jazz music from 1945-1965. Joe Restivo and John Buford are your hosts.
Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A Corner Called Jazz
WYXR Operations Coordinator Shelby McCall shares her love for the enduring sounds of the extended jazz universe in this weekly show, complete with cherished mus…
Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Have A Talk With Telisa
Dr. Telisa Franklin spotlights impactful individuals across business, community, and the arts in Memphis with insightful and inspiring conversation.
Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Ring the Alarm
Picture yourself cruising across the seas, indulging in hot, Caribbean passion, the sweet, serenity of an hour-long voyage. No matter which mood, with Kerri Mah…
Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Song on the Radio
WYXR Executive Director, Robby Grant, and his pal, Winston Eggleston, let the world inside their minds.
Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Strange Mysterious Sounds
High quality music of lowly chart stature with host The Big G . Mysterious, non-charting 45s and forgotten LP cuts of all genres from every era of recorded soun…
Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mack Man Music (Want You To Use It)
A recurring guest on Pastor Shipp's "Gospel Talk," longtime DJ and entertainer Arthur "Mack Man" McLemore gives you music for your Wedne…
Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Somewhere There
Join long-time record collector Mike Brown on an eclectic musical journey to Somewhere There. Venture along a path that traverses genres and moods while mixing…
Wednesday | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Steal The Radio
DJ Red Eye is so good. So good the he "could steal a radio and leave the music behind."
Wednesday | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Reachin’ Out
The lengths that Daniel Mathis will go to to find a soulful rarity is well beyond what most folks would consider reasonable. Luckily, all you have to do is rela…
Wednesday | 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Club Paradise
Jason “Witnesse” Sims commands crowds behind his turntables, whether rockin’ a party or a concert, with Memphis hip-hop jesters Lord T. & Eloise. His bread…
Wednesday | 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Blast
Hip-hop turntablist and vibe maestro DJ Infamous Flame checks in on the decks to give you a sonic soundscape perfect for relaxing, learning, and building.
Thursdays
Thursday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Faithfully Memphis
Bishop Phoebe Roaf of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee sits down with Memphians and others in Shelby County regarding the issues facing our community, as…
Thursday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Thacker Mountain Radio Hour
Live from Oxford, Mississippi, host Jim Dees and The Yalobushwhackers band present a down-home experience, with trailblazing literary and musical guests.
Thursday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Music and Medicine
Multi-instrumentalist and scholar, Dr. Žak Ozmo, delves into the intersection between music and wellness. In this monthly podcast series, he hosts guest educato…
Thursday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Shellcast with The Overton Park Shell
In this podcast, we will be interviewing musicians AND people that are music adjacent. We want to keep it open to not only artists, but also those who work with…
Thursday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Mystic
The Mystic” features Rev. Joshua Henry Narcisse, Dr. Scott Morris, Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Kirk Whalum, and Rev. Dr. Lillian Lammers, as they share music, conve…
Thursday | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sound Bites
Like any amazing dish, Memphis is a combination of great cultures and cuisines from around the world. Join The Daily Memphian as we take you on a culinary tour…
Thursday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Sidebar
The Sidebar, hosted by Eric Barnes from The Daily Memphian, focuses on arts, culture and everything in between in Memphis, including interviews with people shap…
Thursday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Blues in the Basement
Cooki B. and Joy serve up the Blues in a way that is educational, enlightening, honest to the culture, and funny!
Thursday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Healing Frequencies
Follow Keri on a spiritual journey with morning meditation and mindfulness. Find your own frequency!
Thursday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Ridin’ In Rhythm
Treat yourself to the sounds of yesteryear’s jazz, direct from the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s. Your host is Jim Duckworth.
Thursday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The Normal Cage
Chad White plays an eclectic mix of music from his personal vinyl vault, which he cheekily refers to as “The Normal Cage.” What lies within is a treat for liste…
Thursday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cabbages & Kings
Long-tenured saxophonist of Memphis’ many coveted genres, Jim Spake offers up a “kitchen-sink” approach to appreciation of records, across era, style and theme…
Thursday | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hard Feelings
In the realm where melodies entwine, a symphony of notes, both sharp and fine. Beneath the moon's soft, silvery ceilings, resides the sound of Hard Feelings…
Thursday | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Burnt Ends
Those tough and smoky bits that for years were cast away by most and relished by few. Rock, soul, country . . . ragged, but right. Hosted by Eric Plumley.
Thursday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Flight Risk
Air-traffic controller by night and DJ by day, DJ Alpha Whiskey spins the music that makes your party take flight.
Thursday | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Funkytown
STH Memphis Jeff provides an offering of of the music inspired by his upbringing in South Memphis, the Bluff City’s most musical neighborhood. Enjoy soul, funk…
Thursday | 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Computer Noise
Musician and performer Michael “Qemist” Ivy presents a weekly evening of classic electronic dance music, from techno, house, breakbeat, ambient and more, featur…
Thursday | 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Strange Wave
Musician Natalie Hoffmann has made her name in Memphis for melding punk and synth to impressive effect through various bands and projects. On radio, she’s plann…
Thursday | 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Fly By Nite
Regarded by many as The Godfather of Memphis Rap, DJ Spanish Fly tells his story in simple terms. As far as Bluff City hip-hop goes, there was no one before him…
Friday | 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Planet Chrome
From old school to new, Nicole's "Planet Chrome" is built around the most amped up sounds in the universe of hip-hop.
Fridays
Friday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Seams Likely
Feelin’ like you’re in a funk on a Friday? No worries. Area man Will Randolph can bring you comfort with a patchwork quilt of tracks across genre, geography, a…
Friday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Air Conditioned
Memphis native, former music critic and longtime music supervisor for film and television, Rick Clark, reveals the range, depth and textures of recorded music…
Friday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Welcome to Neosoulville
Tonya Dyson has become synonymous with Memphis’ contemporary soul. A performer, record store owner and advocate for musicians, you can rely on her collection of…
Friday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Nervous Wreck Radio
WYXR Program Manager Jared Boyd drops the needle on hip-hop, soul, post-disco, new jack swing and more, letting listeners in on unsung cuts from the past.
Friday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Riverside
Ron Buck brings you the best of blues, jazz and rock, along with the latest news for local folks with an appetite for outdoor adventure, from the Greenline to t…
Friday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Missed Connections
Musician Kate Teague helps set the tone for a more reflective Friday afternoon by playing a range of ambient, post-punk, electronica and folk music.
Friday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The Audio Box
Join Devin Jermaine for an afternoon of infectious energy and eclectic music taste. Expect a mix of interesting insights and cool tunes.
Friday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Switchin’ to Glide
Mom and pop proprietors of Memphis’ longest-running record store, Shangri-La Records, Lori and Jared McStay play odds and ends of all genres, including tons of…
Friday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Finders, Keepers
Amanda mines for obscure artists along with playing established indie rock acts. Much like a mixtape with varying genres and eras, but leaning most heavily on i…
Friday | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Life on Deck
Record store clerk Cole Wheeler threads the needle between the underground and the mainstream by playing tracks from many genres to paint a single picture that…
Friday | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bread & Butter Radio
DJ Rhinestonee and DJ Travi$ blend hip-hop, neo-soul, pop, and notable classics for a refreshing Friday sessions fit for a funky-forward launch into the weekend…
Friday | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Musical Adventures Of…
Renowned globally as "The Father of Deep House Music," producer Larry Heard is a veteran of the studio and stage and a luminary figure in the realm of…
Friday | 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
SOULhaven
Local soul siren Rolynné Anderson traverses the lands near and far for the most sincere sounds in soul music. Be her guest and she'll be your guide, from up…
Friday | 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM
The NuSoul Mix
Like pure joy and exuberance in a package, DJ Siphne Aaye’s confluence of neo-soul and bohemian hip-hop served as the soundtrack to Memphis’ popular “Artistik L…
Saturdays
Saturday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Heart Of Asia
WYXR is no stranger to providing an Idle Hour, but thanks to your host Ally Wright, the station is home to an hour of idols: K-Pop idols, that is. Wake up to a…
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Caribbean Soul
Soul explorer, Antonio Quinn, is an avid listener and lover of the music discovered on his travels across the globe. Specializing in the sounds of the far-reach…
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Feels Good to Me
Can’t find the words to say what you feel? No worries! Bob Elbrecht is all about the instrumental. Kick back and listen up.
Saturday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Gospel Talk, Back in the Day
With his D-Vine Spirituals gospel music and sermons lable in the 1970s, radio DJ Juan Shipp, shook up the local spiritual landscape. Today, he’s doing it all ov…
Saturday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Baroque Down Palace
Heard weekly on WYXR and other stations where availableA weekly, hour-long music program hosted by musician Pat Sansone (The Autumn Defense, Wilco).This program…
Saturday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Perfect Cut
Jai Boyd is a local performer, known for stirring up soul at Ernestine & Hazel’s. When he’s not entertaining tourists and making locals swoon from the stage…
Saturday | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Chameleon Radio
Settle in for a Saturday evening of sound led by one of Memphis' premier spinners in the world of house, jungle, and other electrified beats.
Saturday | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
HabibiBeats
Memphis native Ramzi Abdoch returned home to continue his personal journey to find deep meaning in music, particularly the malleable resource of brass.
Saturday | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Between Your Ear
Cassette connaisseur Noah Miller hosts a weekly retrospective honoring all things recorded to tape, from music to self-help advice to answering machine messages…
Saturday | 8:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Cake Effexx
Each week, DJ Lulu Kling-Wilson celebrates the birthdays of artists, authors, actors, activists, and albums that inspire her. Drawing from a personal log of mil…
Saturday | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
La Hora de Sazón
Education professional and LatinX community leader Talia Palacio adds a touch of seasoning to Saturday night, inspired by her upbringing as a Panamanian-America…
Saturday | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Good Life
Step into the rhythm of "The Good Life," where your Friday night comes alive with beats curated by the maestro of House In The MidSouth: Dantz King, D…
Saturday | 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Computer Prophecy
Relax for an enjoyable evening of house, jungle, techno, breakbeat, ambient and more from The Stand Alone Complex.
Saturday | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Revival Radio
Club DJ Ben Murray’s calling card is his fearlessness, mixing and mashing up sounds that don’t readily go hand-in-hand. This isn’t easy listening. It’s a pumped…
Saturday | 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Exported Motion
Stand up and dance during the debut of Khi Da Godd, a rising maestro of mix whose disciplines reveal sensational sounds of Southern hip-hop, house, and more.
Saturday | 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Grotto of Miracles
Music critic and humorist Andrew Earles covers the finer intracacies of underground rock: from punk, post-punk, indie, garage, college rock, to noise rock, as w…
Sundays
Sunday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Memphis Undercover
Nancy Agee plays music from Memphis and the Mid-South featuring artists that have connections to the local music scene. A bit of six degrees of separation with…
Sunday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Puttin on Airs
Potter and photographer Brandi Rinks convenes alt-country, heartland rock, modern honkytonk, indie country, and outlaw country, for a weekly morning of good tim…
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Analog Delay
Record collector and member of Memphis-based bands, Aquarian Blood and Ex-Cult, JB Horrell plays music to “make sense of now and inform tomorrow.”
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Thrust
Ross Devlin’s dreamy, ambient energies are a treat to listeners with warm, calm sensibilities and dancefloor hankerings, alike.
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wave Check
Drift into the digital dreamscape with Wave Check, where host Cel Shade guides you through the shimmering worlds of vaporwave, mallsoft, eccojams, and beyond. F…
Sunday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Steppin’ Out
Longtime local radio host Karl Roberts is on a quest to serenade Memphis with an on-air hour of soulful sophistication.
Sunday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Valley Of The Dolls
Rare gems and cutting-edge bangers—filtered through the female gaze. Get in loser, we're vibing.
Sunday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
On A Race Track In France
Every week, Caitlin serves up a heady mix of tunes plucked from the universe of francophone music. Raised in the lively, multicultural streets of North Paris, C…
Sunday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Blue Whale
“The Blue Whale” is a show dedicated to heralding a new generation of jazz greats from across the world, along with artists of other genres who are often ostrac…
Sunday | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mint Cream Tunes
Dj Amy Dee blasts the dust off of vintage blues and rockabilly sides for a quaint program that goes down easy like a soda counter float.
Sunday | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Playing Changes
Playing Changes explores the ever-evolving landscape of jazz, bridging the gap between today’s boundary-pushing artists and the pioneers who set the stage. With…
Sunday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
We Belong
Brought to you by Our Friend Dee, hear an hour of LGBT-inclusive music that covers many genres and lifestyle information about our community.
Sunday | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FourFives
FourFives is a space where music and mindfulness intersect, guiding listeners on a journey of self-care, soul care, and community connection. Blending timeless…
Sunday | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Musically Effective
Longtime on-air lady of excellence Ena Esco flashes us back to the days when folks got their back up off the wall and had a good time. Do the cabbage patch, the…
Sunday | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sweet Vibrations
Set yourself adrift across the illuminated landscape of a sultry sunset scene. The vibes are sweet like honey and your host is in control of every note. Brand n…
Sunday | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Do You Believe?
What do you truly believe? If your answer is nothing, maybe you'll find true meaning flowing in this Sunday night sound experiment, conducted by sonic scien…
Sunday | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Komorebi Hour
Komorebi Hour is a weekly radio show that blends psychedelic rock, global funk, and rare gems. Each Sunday, your host guides you on a captivating musical journe…
Sunday | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Without a Net
A WYXR original, tune in to Without A Net for a lively mix of good Memphis radio, mostly from the forgotten crevices of the second half of the 20th century.DJ J…
Sunday | 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
All Over The Place
Take a trip around the globe with All Over the Place, a sonic expedition hosted by Jesse Mansfield and Bruce Saltmarsh. Each week, the duo zeroes in on a differ…
Sunday | 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Audio Quest Log
Sometimes emotional and eerie, other times triumphant and cheery, this experimental musical quest is yours to accept. Follow host Ethan Williford on your hero&#…
Mondays
Monday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Wake And Break
Dive into the pulse-pounding world of "Wake & Break" with DJ Saturna on WYXR 91.7 FM. Join us as DJ Saturna leads the charge through the exhilarat…
Monday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Songs That Move You
Filmmaker and historian Willy Bearden invites guests from throughout the numerous cultural corners of the Mid-South to share the music that inspires their life…
Monday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
New New Soft Shoe Show
Record store proprietor and longtime collector, David Swider, wraps his loving arms around your Monday mornings with solid selections from his incomparable coll…
Monday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Let’s Grab Coffee
Join SunAh, University of Memphis professor, author, goal-setting coach, and coffee lover, as she catches up with experts from across the country, who are inves…
Monday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
For The Gworlz
Former WYXR intern Trinity Adair not only soaks up knowledge but also drops knowledge on new music and vintage grooves each Monday afternoon. Everything she doe…
Monday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Memphis Metropolis
Memphis Metropolis is about the built environment – the building blocks that define the look and feel of our city and region. From the downtown skyscrapers to t…
Monday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Just A Touch
Sometimes it feels like your Monday needs a little extra something to get in gear. You'll get along better with "Just A Touch" of music and conver…
Monday | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Groove Tomb
Welcome to "The Groove Tomb" with your host, Billups Allen, where we embark on a cryptic journey through forgotten and underground sounds. Join us for…
Monday | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sonosphere
Enter the Sonosphere, and explore the sounds that surround us all. Hosts Amy Schaftlein and Jenny Davis conduct interviews and jump head-first into experimental…
Monday | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Level Lola
Long-time producer for Chip Washington’s “Real Talk – Memphis” steps to the forefront with her own program, putting a pumped-up, moving mix into your Monday aft…
Monday | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Real Talk Memphis
A public community affairs show that speaks to and addresses current issues that affect our lives.
Monday | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Event Horizon
Enter the talented world of music-lover, Bryn Butler. Enjoy his selections.
Monday | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Talkin’ Memphis
WYXR Staff and DJs join listeners each week for a crash course that spans all generations and genres, with a solid dose of why Memphis is the center of it all.
Monday | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dear Diary
Sometimes we get overcome with emotion and music is the only way out. Music helps us figure out how we feel, pulls us out of dark places, or allows us a moment…
Monday | 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The New Untitled Tim & Steve Show
Who needs a name when you’ve got THE names? Tim Prudhomme of F**K and Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth are your hosts for an eclectic evening of music, laid out by…
Monday | 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Shansky Shuffle
Shake, rattle, and get ready to shuffle with the man they call Shansky. Grab a handful of simmering soul, raucus rock, and interesting indie.
Monday | 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM
The Witching Hour
Join us for an hour of eerie tunes, where haunting melodies transcend time and genre. Embrace the magic, as "The Witching Hour" becomes your sanctuary…