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This page last updated November 13, 2024

SPECIAL GUEST: Miriam Linna from Kicks Books/Norton Records. From July 6, 2024. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

SPECIAL GUEST: Mike Olszewski author of Mad Daddy: Myers, Mintz and the Moondog and How Cleveland, Ohio Changed Rock Radio. From May 4, 2024. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guests: Larry Simon & John Broven authors of "New York City Blues" (Univ of Mississippi) From October 21, 2023. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Drew Friedman discusses Maverix and Lunatix: Icons of Underground Comix. From November 26, 2022. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Jon Hammer, contributor to Listen: The Stages And Studios That Shaped America (Rizzoli) From November 12, 2022. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Michael Hurtt, co-author of Mind Over Matter. From October 17, 2020. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Rick Bragg, author of Jerry Lee Lewis "His Own Story" From March 28, 2020. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Chris Cerf! From March 21, 2020. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Mack Stevens, Host of YouTube's "I Buy Old Records" From February 1, 2020. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Ghoul's Paradise with ? From October 26, 2019. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Steve Bergsman, author of I Put A Spell On You: The Bizarre Life Of Screamin' Jay Hawkins (Feral House) From October 5, 2019. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Live from the 2019 Record Fair with The Oblivians live! From April 27, 2019. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Chris "The Penguin" Cerf!! From January 26, 2019. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

SPECIAL GUEST: Randy Fox, author of Shake Your Hips: The Excello Records Story. From December 15, 2018. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

The Dort Clark Memorial Playlist (with special guest Dick Blackburn, author of Record Weasels) From February 24, 2018. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Fool's Paradise XXX-Mas Party with Grade "A" Fancy Magazine!! From December 19, 2015. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Peter Guralnick, author of Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n Roll. From November 21, 2015. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

KFAT Lives! Special Guest: Gilbert Klein, author of Fat Chance. From March 7, 2015. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guests: Randy Fuller and Miriam Linna discuss I Fought The Law: The Life And Strange Death Of Bobby Fuller (Kicks Books. From November 29, 2014. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Ralph Nielsen!! From November 16, 2013. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

The Stompin Riff Raffs Live!!! From November 10, 2012. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

SPECIAL GUEST: T. VALENTINE!!! From April 21, 2012. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Sugar Pie DeSanto!! From December 17, 2011. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Nick Tosches discusses Save The Last Dance For Satan (Kicks Books) From September 3, 2011. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Rex broadcasts live from Lincoln Center waming up the crowds for "She's Got the Power: A Girl Group Extravaganza" where girl group greats take to the stage. From July 30, 2011. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Special Guest: Terry Zwigoff Discusses Louie Bluie. From September 25, 2010. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Hardrock Gunter. From September 11, 2010. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Live from Lincoln Center: Ponderosa Stomp presents Detroit Breakdown. From July 31, 2010. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: Julien Nitzberg, Director of The Wild And Wonderful Whites Of West Virginia. From May 1, 2010. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Lakeside Lounge Ichiban Stream Live Remote Launch Party. Rex is joined by Dave The Spazz, Gaylord Fields and Debbie D in this special broadcast. From December 5, 2009. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: The Formaldehyde Follies with Rigomortis Rex!!! From October 31, 2009. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

The Trashmen live at the WFMU Record Fair. From October 24, 2009. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Special Guest: Tony Andreason of The Trashmen!! From October 17, 2009. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guests: John Broven, author of Record Makers and Breakers, Marshall Chess (Chess Records) and Joe Bihari (Modern Records) From May 30, 2009. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Musical Mentors Edition w/ Billy Miller of Norton Records & Roy Loney of the Flamin' Groovies!! From April 18, 2009. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Special Guest: The Legendary Stardust Cowboy!!! From April 11, 2009. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Luv from the Record Fair - the wedding of Debbie D! From October 25, 2008. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Mad Mike Radio Special with Mad Mike Maven Miriam Linna. A two hour special devoted to Pittsburgh Radio Great Mad Mikehe cat who made Camel Walk, Hanky Panky, Goo Goo Muck, and Psycho the hits they are today. From September 27, 2008. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

WFMU radio legend The Hound (WFMU Radio Greats Weekend). From August 9, 2008. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Charlie Feathers Tribute! Special Guests Norton Record's Billy Miller, Bubba Feathers, and Ramon Maupin!! From June 7, 2008. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

W/ Special Guest DJ: "Hollywood" Dick Blackburn. From September 15, 2007. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

With Special Guest Dee Jay "Hollywood" Dick Blackburn. From September 9, 2006. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Booze Songs special! This fully-fermented program with feature three broadcast hours of booze songs from the unsung heroes of rock 'n roll. From December 31, 2005. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Hasil Adkins Tribute Show w/ Billy Miller, Miriam Linna, and Joe Coleman. From May 7, 2005. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Rex raps with R&B godhead Ike Turner. Ike will reveal the allure of the whammy, the meaning of "bootie lips", and the wisdom of Miss Boozie. From April 2, 2005. Listen to set "Interview with Ike Turner":  Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Interview with Arch Hall, Jr. (aka Mr. Wild Guitar). From February 26, 2005. Listen to set "Interview with Arch Hall, Jr.":  Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Lux and Ivy of the legendary Cramps drop by for some Orangeade and a round of platter chatter. From October 23, 2004. Listen to set "LUX & IVY OF THE CRAMPS - EXTENDED PLATTER CHATTER":  Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

with Wanda Jackson. From December 7, 2002. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Fool's Paradise Halloween Special: Leave behind the lame Monster Mash rehash and hang your hat on these haunted hipshakers. From October 28, 2000. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

T. Valentine Revealed: The man behind the visionary "Hello, Lucille Are You A Lesbian?" discusses vampires, Lulu frogs, and lesbians. From August 12, 2000. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.