Curry Coast Community Radio

In this episode of JJoyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Robin Downward, director of The Curtain Call Collective in Medford, Oregon. Downward discusses the nonprofit’s mission to empower the intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) community through theater arts, fostering confidence, communication, and creativity. He shares details about the venue’s community cabaret performances, his late brother’s artistic inspiration, and the vital role of ego-free joy in creative expr

What separates people who become business owners from those who remain employees? Entrepreneur Reed Nyffeler shares how to think like an owner, develop leaders, overcome fear, and create exceptional value. Why do talented, capable people stay stuck when they could be building something of their own? Reed has spent nearly two decades developing leaders and helping people make the transition from employee to business owner. He shares why fear keeps people from making the leap, how purpose create

Hosts Ray Gary and Robert Naugle talk with filmmakers Brett Eichenberger and Jill Remensnyder on Curry Café to discuss their Bigfoot documentary series, A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed. They explain how they transitioned from traditional film projects to documenting eyewitness accounts and exploring both physical and paranormal Bigfoot phenomena, including the Sierra Sounds and Indigenous cultural perspectives. The group also examines the enduring credibility of the 1967 Patterson-Gimlin fil

This week on the Insider Report, Kat and Bruce give the scoop on what is going on in the area, including the Chetco Library event schedule, Beyond 250 Living History in Brookings Harbor, Curry County Master Gardener Association Plant Clinic, The Who Fair at the Brookings Elks Lodge, Comedy Night with Monica Nevi at Elk Valley Casino, a Community Drum Circle, Manley Art Center art classes, Boo On The Coast Halloween Carnival in Crescent City,The Horsenecks performing at Pistol River Friendship Ha

In this episode of JJoyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes KFUG radio director Heather Polen to discuss the vital role of community radio and collaboration. Polen highlights the importance of factual local news, addressing issues like affordable housing and mental health in Del Norte County, and building meaningful partnerships with local Native American tribes. Drawing an analogy to intertwined redwood roots, she emphasizes that genuine connection, resilience, and mutual support are e

Veteran composer and musician Frank John Colli joins hosts Dr. GiGi Reed and Jacques Kepner to discuss his musical journey and latest releases. Colli reflected on his early bands and vocal versatility across genres. He describes how he crafts his sound by combining original lyrics, past vocal samples, and music-generation AI tools to produce diverse styles, from outlaw country and Chicago blues to Latin mambo, R&B, and smooth jazz. The program includes five of his newly-released original composi