Staff, Volunteers, and Affiliates
Bryce Bogar
KBCS Music Librarian
Chloe Jones
Marketing and Promotions Assistant
Gregory D’Elia
Broadcast Operations Manager, Assistant Traffic Manager & Program Support
Hosts: Roots, Rock, + Soul Evening Mix with Greg D'Elia, The DUBside
425-564-6146
Iaan Hughes
Music Director; weekday music host
Hosts: Roots, Rock, and Soul with Iaan Hughes, Walkin' the Floor
425-564-6171
Jalisa Bass
KBCS Data Analyst and Operations Support
John Weir
KBCS Digital Tech and Operations Support
Amy Goodman
Amy Goodman is an award-winning investigative journalist and syndicated columnist, author and host/executive producer of Democracy Now! Goodman is the first journalist to receive the Right Livelihood Award, widely known as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’ for “developing an innovative model of truly independent grassroots political journalism that brings to millions of people the alternative voices
Davey D
Davey D is a host and producer for Hard Knock Radio, the hip hop culture and politics program produced at KPFA, Berkeley, CA regularly broadcast at 4pm on KPFA. An award-winning journalist, hip hop historian, deejay, and activist, Davey D grew up in the Bronx and graduated from UC Berkeley. He writes for the San
Gregory D’Elia
Broadcast Operations Manager, Assistant Traffic Manager & Program Support
Hosts: Roots, Rock, + Soul Evening Mix with Greg D'Elia, The DUBside
425-564-6146
I’ve been volunteering for not for profit college community radio since I was 15 years old. Starting in high school at our small radio station, KSFH 90.5FM (now no longer, license deleted in 2021) basically transmitting to the parking lot and some houses within 3 blocks of the campus. This low powered station was a
Jennie Cecil Moore
KBCS News and Public Affairs Contributor
jennifer.cecilmoore@bellevuecollege.edu
Jennie Cecil Moore, Producer/Reporter creates content for public media and community organizations including radio, podcasts, and print. Additionally, she’s produced museum audio guides, oral history projects, and taught radio production to kids. At KBCS, she contributed to transit series Unmute the Commute, stories of daily travel with a focus on history and equity. She also worked on
Jim Hightower
Jim Hightower Commentaries Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker, and author. He’s spent three decades battling the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers That Ought To Be – consumers, working families, environmentalists, small businesses, and just-plain-folks. “If you do not speak up when it matters, when would it matter
Juan Gonzalez
Co-founder and co-host of Democracy Now, Juan Gonzalez has been a professional journalist for more than 30 years and a staff columnist at the New York Daily News since 1987. He is a two-time recipient of the George Polk Award for commentary (1998 and 2010), and the first reporter in New York City to consistently
Thom Hartmann
Hosts: Thom Hartmann Program
Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk-show host whose shows are available in over a half-billion homes worldwide. He’s the New York Times bestselling, 4-times Project Censored Award winning author of 24 books in print in 17 languages on five continents. Leonardo DiCaprio was inspired by Thom’s book “The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight” to
Andrew Stauffer
Hosts: Backtracks
Andrew Stauffer is an accomplished musician who learned to play piano at age 6. He currently performs with at least 3 groups in the Seattle area, playing electric bass, keyboards, blues harmonica, and acoustic guitar. Originally from the East Coast, Andrew moved to Seattle in 1996 at the end of a long summer road trip.
Auntmama (Mary Anne Moorman)
Hosts: Sunday Folks
Auntmama tells stories that are topical and narrative linking her Appalachian roots to her northwest home. President of Seattle’s Storytellers Guild, emcee storyteller for Bainbridge Bluegrass and board member for Village Speaks, she can be heard on Sunday Folks. Catch a story anytime at www.maryannemoorman.com/ or Madison Park Starbuck’s the last Thursday of every month.
Chairman Moe
Hosts: Chairman Moe
Moe credits the late 70s television show WKRP in Cincinnati for his interest in radio. Sadly, the hairstyles at KBCS failed to live up to expectations. Chairman Moe spins ’80s classics Wednesdays at 9pm on Chairman Moe.
Devin Williams
KBCS DJ Volunteer
Hosts: Indie Basement
My name is Devin J. Williams and I grew up in Tacoma Washington. I have been involved in radio for over 20years in the Puget Sound Region. Listen to my show INDIE BASEMENT Friday Nights at 11pm-1am on 91.3FM KBCS streaming online at KBCS.FM. Devin amplifies the 90s rock and evolution of grunge and alternative rock.
DJ Funkscribe
KBCS DJ Volunteer
Hosts: Funkscribe Fridays
After previously co-hosting a show with DJ Megabhuti on KBCS for over a decade, DJ Funkscribe returns triumphantly to the airwaves—bringing the heat, the stories, the heritage, and the groove back where it belongs for Funkscribe Fridays on KBCS 91.3FM Fridays 9pm to 11pm.
DJ General Strike
Hosts: Protest Tunes
DJ General Strike hosts Protest Tunes, a weekly collection of music from all genres and eras sharing a theme relevant to current news, events, and protests.
Duncan Goulding
Hosts: The Reggae Party
Since I began listening to reggae as a kid in Seattle, I’ve found it to be a never-ending source of enjoyment and a jumping-off point for historical and cultural learning. There are always more artists to discover with conscious lyrics & musical styles to appreciate. I love collecting and listening to reggae, and playing tunes
Ginger Hopper
Hosts: Our Saturday Tradition
Ginger Hopper started her radio career at the Country Gold Network, for over 1 year at the 5-station AM radio network based in Fife, Washington. She then subbed for Scott Salvatore on his Country Tracks show in 1990, then hosted her own show she called Early Riser on KBCS Sunday’s 5-8 AM. She also hosted
Gordon Todd
Music Host
Hosts: Mostly Acoustic
Spinning tunes on KBCS since 1995, Gordie’s never-ending music education began with his sister’s Beatles records, his dad’s Chopin collection, his mom’s novelty songs, and his own affinity for the Motown and pop he heard on CKLW. He resides in Puget Sound with his family, his dogs Jaco and McCoy, and a houseful of records.
Gregory D’Elia
Broadcast Operations Manager, Assistant Traffic Manager & Program Support
Hosts: Roots, Rock, + Soul Evening Mix with Greg D'Elia, The DUBside
425-564-6146
I’ve been volunteering for not for profit college community radio since I was 15 years old. Starting in high school at our small radio station, KSFH 90.5FM (now no longer, license deleted in 2021) basically transmitting to the parking lot and some houses within 3 blocks of the campus. This low powered station was a
Iaan Hughes
Music Director; weekday music host
Hosts: Roots, Rock, and Soul with Iaan Hughes, Walkin' the Floor
425-564-6171
One of the first things I remember really wanting when I was a boy, other than a pocket knife, was a radio/tape player. I also wanted Survivor’s album “Eye of the Tiger”. For my 8th birthday I received both. Well, some things change and some stay the same. I still love putting my ear up
Jennie Cecil Moore
KBCS News and Public Affairs Contributor
jennifer.cecilmoore@bellevuecollege.edu
Jennie Cecil Moore, Producer/Reporter creates content for public media and community organizations including radio, podcasts, and print. Additionally, she’s produced museum audio guides, oral history projects, and taught radio production to kids. At KBCS, she contributed to transit series Unmute the Commute, stories of daily travel with a focus on history and equity. She also worked on
Jim Cantú
Hosts: ¡Sabor!
Jim is a long-time Eastside resident. He has worked in broadcasting on and off since the last century. He currently a news producer, and co-host of the ¡Sabor! Latin music program.
Jim Page
Hosts: Our Saturday Tradition
“One Of The 50 Most Influential Musicians In Seattle History” – Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. Recorded 21 albums. Songs covered by Doobie Brothers, Christy Moore, Dick Gaughan, Michael Hedges, Roy Bailey. Toured 13 countries. “If Jim Page ain’t the bastard son of Woody Guthrie I’m T-Bone Walker” – Robert Hunter
John Gibaut
Hosts: Sunday's Hornpipe
John was born on the Island of Jersey, a British Crown Dependency in the English Channel. In 2002 he immigrated to the US and settled near Seattle with his wife, Robin. He soon found 91.3 KBCS on the radio. After regularly volunteering during pledge drives, he trained to become a DJ and joined the Sunday’s
John Pai
Hosts: Giant Steps
Host of Giant Steps. The love affair began with a Westinghouse table top tube radio that emanated an orange glow in the dark. It spoke with a warmth that could sooth any aching soul and evoke an optimism for all that life can offer. Music that could speak and voices that could sing, elevating any
Larry Lewin
After spending his first 21 years in New Jersey, Larry began a westward migration, which led to Seattle, where he fell in love with mountaineering and made many close friends. KBCS became part of his life over 20 years ago as a result of a decades-long interest in folk music. He started and named a
Matt Fish
Hosts: CrossCurrents
Matt Fish is the host of CrossCurrents, airing Thursdays from 7–9 PM on 91.3 KBCS. His show explores world and roots music, weaving connections between traditional sounds, global migrations, and contemporary influences. With a background in media production and a lifelong passion for ethnomusicology, Matt curates eclectic sets that take listeners on a journey across cultures and histories through music.
Michael Olsen aka DJ MIKEY Oh
Michael Olsen got his start as a DJ at KBPS, Benson High School’s radio station in Portland, Oregon when he was sixteen. His musical awakening began the day his brother brought home a dubbed cassette of Toots and the Maytals’ Reggae Greats. The next day, Olsen bought his first LP, a collection of Jamaican Ska
Michael Schell
Hosts: Flotation Device
Michael Schell has been passionate about modern music ever since being spooked by a recording of The Rite of Spring as a toddler. He has two degrees in music, and has had various avocations as a composer, intermedia artist, systems engineer and cribbage player. He’s lived in Texas, California, Iowa, Nepal and New York, and
Mike Biggins
Hosts: Sunday Folks, Soul Folks
Mike worked behind the mic at stations in Iowa City, LA, Vail, San Diego and Las Vegas before moving to Seattle in 1995. He spends a lot of his free time traveling to festivals and shows in Austin, Nashville, Boston, Chicago and NYC. In Seattle, he can frequently be found at the Tractor Tavern. Mike
Mz. Music Girl
Hosts: Zulu Radio
Greetings! My name is Mz. Music Girl! I was born and raised in Culver City (L.A.), California. I received my A.A. in Cultural Studies from Fresno City College in 1994. Moved to Washington State in summer 1995. Became a member of 206ZULU in 2005. Took radio classes here at Bellevue College in 2007 and been
Nahenahe
Hosts: Hawai`i Radio Connection
Hula Sista’ Nahenahe shares her passion for the music and culture of Hawai`i with you, Saturdays at noon on Hawai`i Radio Connection.
Nje
Hosts: Hip Hop Knuckles
Nje is a music producer and a performing artist, born and raised in Kenya and now living in the United States. He has been involved in the music industry for over twenty years. He is the Producer and Owner of Ufuoni (swahili for Seashore) Records and has participated in charity activities, organizing concerts and events
Oneda Harris
Hosts: Gospel Highway, Living The Blues, The Vault
Oneda co-hosts Gospel Highway and Living the Blues. Oneda is a proud Seattleite. She was born and raised in the city and attended Seattle University. Oneda is a Trauma Rehabilitation nurse with more than 20 years with Harborview Medical Center. She also performs stand up comedy and community theater. Oneda is also a member of
Rankin Mark
Hosts: The Reggae Party
Rankin Mark started The Reggae Party at WOSU in Columbus, OH. He took the program to a number of radio stations along the west coast and into Idaho, before landing here on KBCS in 1997.
Richard Gillmann
Hosts: The Real Folk
I’ve been a KBCS host since 1997. I’m from Illinois originally and had a show on WHFH as far back as 1965. We moved to the Northwest in 1989. I’m a musician, too. I play guitar, ukulele and keyboards. The Seattle area has an abundance of great acoustic music and I often feature local musicians
Rustin Thompson
Hosts: Road Songs, Night Train
One of my favorite, solitary games as a kid was playing deejay in my bedroom. I had a turntable, an 8-track tape player, and a cassette recorder, which I used to record made-up radio commercials. I’d play my 45 rpms, my LPs, and my tapes for hours at a time, talking into a cardboard microphone,
Sista Elaine
Hosts: Hawai`i Radio Connection
Sista Elaine lived on O’ahu in the cute town of Aiea before moving to Seattle. She began broadcasting in 2014 and enjoys sharing her love of the Hawaiian Islands with anyone who will listen, Saturdays at noon. Sista Elaine helps host Hawai`i Radio Connection Saturdays 12-2pm.
Tom Keeney
Hosts: Bluegrass Ramble
KBCS drew me in 25 years ago as a supporter, and as a Bluegrass Ramble host starting in 2000. I played banjo in bluegrass bands in the 80s and still enjoy playing & sharing this music with old and new friends. My connections to the roots of traditional bluegrass run very deep, and at the
Tom Voorhees
Hosts: Bluegrass Ramble
One fine summer day in my garden with a radio, spinning the dial I came across a bluegrass song. Wow. Then they played another. WOW!! First time I had heard this on the radio since the 70’s, when John Morris, the founder of Old Homestead Records had a Sunday afternoon bluegrass show in my native
Winona Hollins-Hauge
Hosts: Gospel Highway, Living The Blues
Winona is a native of Seattle and was a founding team member for the Gospel Highway. She loves Gospel Music and developed her appreciation through her mother who at times used to perform in a traveling gospel trio in her youth. Winona is very active as a community servant leader in the Greater Seattle community