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Todd Rundgren Talk Radio

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Rundgren Radio is an online talk radio show for Todd Rundgren and music fans. Rundgren Radio has completed over 200 shows, had over 100 different guests, presented 41 Todd Rundgren concerts, and has had over a million downloads. The hosts are currently taking a hiatus but may return on occasion for special edition shows. If you would like to be alerted if they return for any shows, please sign-up for the RundgrenRadio.com e-mail database at the JOIN US page.
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Todd Rundgren Talk RadioMay 24, 2017

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Rundgren Radio Announcements 2020 4Q

Rundgren Radio Announcements 2020 4Q

RRXIII 2020 is officially over.  This show will feature Rundgren Radio announcements on some future happenings.

Sep 15, 202034:23
Rundgren Radio Bday Bash 2020 RRXIII Details

Rundgren Radio Bday Bash 2020 RRXIII Details

Find out about our first ever online party that will be held this Labor Day weekend! We already have 10 performers lined up, 4 bands with video debuts, and 3 special guests. We are not done yet either!
Jul 22, 202032:27
Rundgren Radio BDAY BASH 13 Info plus Conduits of Humanity

Rundgren Radio BDAY BASH 13 Info plus Conduits of Humanity

Finally some good news in 2020! We are moving forward with RRXIII but this year it will be online due to COVID-19. The good news is this provides us the opportunity to have a lot of special guests and we already have several commitments - - - find out who they are on this show!


Conduit of Humanity is releasing a new record in August and we have three songs to play for you and will be talking to members of the project.
Jul 15, 202001:59:52
Rundgren Radio with guest Al Cannon

Rundgren Radio with guest Al Cannon

Al Cannon founded and owns the popular app/website Toddfans.com that allows users to listen to music by Todd Rundgren and his companions 24/7/365!


We will also be airing some RR promo clips that were created by Jeff "Weavil" Gauss who unfortunately passed away on June 17th and some of his favorite Todd/Utopia bootleg recordings he sent us. And last but not least, we will be playing some recordings from his band, Weavils, live from 2005. Rest in peace Jeff, you will be missed by the Todd community.
Jul 01, 202002:05:28
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 19 with Guest John Boutte

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 19 with Guest John Boutte

John Boutté is an American jazz singer based in New Orleans, Louisiana, who has been active since the mid-1990s. He is known for diverse music style that goes beyond jazz to R&B, gospel, Latin, and blues. He is the younger brother of the jazz and gospel singer Lillian Boutté, and a relative of legendary cartoonist George Herriman. Boutté was a featured singer on the song "It's The Beginning of the End" on Todd Rundgren's album White Knight.  He was in a very recent May 2, 2020 article about Jazz Fest https://www.npr.org/2020/05/02/849124139/from-ella-fitzgerald-to-john-boutt-jazz-festing-in-place-presents-archival-audio.
May 06, 202001:50:00
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 18 With Guest Bettye Lavette

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 18 With Guest Bettye Lavette

Three time Grammy nominee Bettye LaVette is no mere singer. She is not a song writer, nor is she a "cover" artist. She is an interpreter of the highest order. Bettye is one of very few of her contemporaries who were recording during the birth of soul music in the 60s and is still creating vital recordings today. To quote the late, great George Jones: "Bettye is truly a 'singer's singer'."


In 2020, LaVette will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.


Betty is on Todd Rundgren's White Knight album song "Naked and Afraid" and has performed on stage with him a time or two.
Apr 29, 202001:38:42
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 17 With Guest Michael Jaworek

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 17 With Guest Michael Jaworek

Michael Jaworek has been a concert promoter for over 40 years. His activities are focused in the Washington DC and Baltimore markets, where he is Vice President of the Birchmere - Todd has performed there numerous times. Michael has been nominated many times as “Nightclub Talent Buyer of the Year” by Pollstar Magazine. He is also a co-founder of the Washington Area Music Awards and has been a NARAS member & served on the Washington DC Board of Governors for philanthropy of NARAS. In 2013, Michael received the International Talent Buyers Association “Club Buyer of the Year” Award.
Apr 22, 202001:56:07
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 16 Tour Postponed

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 16 Tour Postponed

More randomness and fun. Cruisermel will be joined by guest co-host Thom Jennings.
Apr 15, 202001:51:35
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 15 with Intoxicats Rick & Amy
Apr 08, 202001:52:41
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 14: Happines Show II

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 14: Happines Show II

More randomness and fun during these tough times.
Apr 04, 202001:42:56
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 13 with Moe Berg

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 13 with Moe Berg

Special guest Moe Berg from The Pursuit of Happiness.
Apr 03, 202002:01:37
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 12: Happiness Show

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 12: Happiness Show

Let's start April 2020 on a good note! Based around the lryics "I can see it, there is beauty in the world" from Todd's "I Love My Life" song (Todd's Nearly Human record) we'll focus on some of the positive things that have happened to our listeners during this COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
Apr 02, 202002:00:48
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 11: Parodies Show

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 11: Parodies Show

RR show featuring COVID1-9 related parodies of Todd/Utopia/Nazz songs!

We have songs from the newly created band Dystopia including "Flutopia Theme", "Quarantine", "Evrybody (Wash Your Hands)", and "Born To Sanitize"! We'll play the "I Don't Want Your Germs" by the McGue Crew! And, we have more!

Parody definition is - a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect.
Apr 01, 202001:59:28
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 10: Todd's Albatross

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 10: Todd's Albatross

Todd has somewhat jokingly called "Hello It's Me" his albatross but it's arguably his most well-known song. What day of the week is better than a Monday to discuss an albatross :-)?!


We will be playing a total of 17 different versions of "Hello It's Me" to include but not limited to:


Live versions

Reconstructed versions

The original Nazz version with Stewkey on lyrics

From The David Letterman Show with Paul Shaffer

NYE 2008 bootleg with a great Todd rant

Todd in Amsterdam with the fabulous Metropole Orchestra


You will hear some very unique versions, some of you might love and some you might hate, and odds are good you will hear a version you've never heard before!
Mar 31, 202001:29:10
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 9 with Prairie Prince & Stewkey Antoni

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 9 with Prairie Prince & Stewkey Antoni

More fun randomness to help us get through these longer days!
Mar 28, 202002:05:10
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 8: Conduit of Humanity

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 8: Conduit of Humanity

Band members and music from Conduit of Humanity including the exclusive Conduit of Humanity debut of a new John Powhida song with Kasim Sulton and Phil Thornalley on it!
Mar 27, 202001:48:38
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 7: My Record Fantasy Camp Insiders

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 7: My Record Fantasy Camp Insiders

Hear new behind the scenes stories and recordings from the 2011 My Record Fantasy Camp with Todd Rundgren attendees. Guests include Bruce Whetstone, James Van Wert, Robert Warwas, and more! This is the camp where Todd's album reProductions was recorded.
Mar 26, 202002:00:30
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 6: Exclusive Bun E Carlos interview

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 6: Exclusive Bun E Carlos interview

Guest co-host Thom Jennings hangs with CruiserMel. EXCLUSIVE interview with Bun E. Carlos!!!!
Mar 25, 202001:42:42
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 5:  Bearsville

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 5: Bearsville

Special guests Lizzie Vann and Robert Frazza from the Bearsville Center plus two bootleg recordings of Todd live at Bearsville Theater 2013 for the debut of the State Tour.
Mar 24, 202001:39:54
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 4: Originals vs reProductions

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 4: Originals vs reProductions

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 4. Originals vs reproductions! Some original songs and artists that Todd produced followed by Todd's reinvented versions from his 2011 album reProductions that was recorded with some fans at My Record Fantasy Camp.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/(re)Production
Mar 21, 202001:59:54
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 3: : RR's Top 20 reminder songs

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 3: : RR's Top 20 reminder songs

Our Top 20 Todd/Utopia songs that have titles/themes that remind us of the current COVID-19 situation.


Music, laughter, and more.
Mar 20, 202002:10:30
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 2 with guest Kasim Sulton

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 2 with guest Kasim Sulton

We are all quarantined due to the coronavirus and it can get boring but we are here to bring some entertainment as best we can! Tonight's show is about the Adventures In Utopia album!


We will be full of randomness and Kasim Sulton will be calling in!
Mar 19, 202002:13:02
Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 1 : Let's Do This Together

Rundgren Radio Quarantined Episode 1 : Let's Do This Together

Sitting at home? Quarantined as you should be? Let's get through this together with some discussion about Todd and music!
Mar 18, 202001:44:21
Rundgren Radio with Special Guest Kasim Sulton

Rundgren Radio with Special Guest Kasim Sulton

Our first radio show of 2020! We will be airing an interview Kasim that is taking place this week - sorry it can't be live but he's on tour!!!


We will also be announcing our plans for the June 1st Philly event at World Cafe Live!
Mar 04, 202045:40
Todd Rundgren in concert NYE 2013
Dec 31, 201901:49:13
Todd Rundgren in concert NYE 2008
Dec 31, 201901:57:55
Todd Rundgren in concert NYE 1986

Todd Rundgren in concert NYE 1986

Bootleg recording of Todd Rundgren live in concert at Park West in Chicago on New Year's Eve1986.

In concert photo by Stacy Katsis.
Dec 31, 201901:31:47
Rundgren Radio Toddmare Before Christmas Discussion

Rundgren Radio Toddmare Before Christmas Discussion

Announcements and we have a chat with Elieen Clark who organized the Toddmare Before Christmas Party before the back to back Unpredictable Todd gigs in Seattle last weekend.
Nov 20, 201901:28:49
Rundgren Radio with Special Guest Chelsea Dye

Rundgren Radio with Special Guest Chelsea Dye

Chelsea Dye transcribed Todd Rundgren's book into braille and they both recently presented it to the Library of Congress in DC.
Nov 06, 201901:57:08
Rundgren Radio Learns About Conduit Of Humanity Project
Jul 10, 201901:00:29
Rundgren Radio Mixed Bag of Info Show

Rundgren Radio Mixed Bag of Info Show

Join us as we seek information from guest Eric Gardner (Todd's Manager) on what Todd is doing during this two month break and other things like will there be a new Todd album soon or not. We will also have Mark Mo Love calling in to discuss his new plan for Toddtoberfest in October. And that's not all, Fred Jeske and company will call in and educate us on what the Conduit of Humanity fan project is and how it got started.


Announcements will be made as usual and the chat room will be open.
Jul 03, 201902:01:10
Rundgren Radio with Special Guest Jason Scheff

Rundgren Radio with Special Guest Jason Scheff

Jason Scheff is an American bassist, singer, and songwriter. From 1985 to 2016 he was the bassist and singer for the veteran pop-rock band Chicago. Following his years with Chicago, in 2016, Scheff participated as a judge for American Super Group and has conducted songwriting workshops and music lessons with new artists that are trying to break into the music business.

In Sept/Oct of 2019, Scheff will be touring with Todd Rundgren, Micky Dolenz, Christopher Cross, and Joey Molland as part of the "It Was Fifty Years Ago Tour 2019, A Tribute To The Beatles' White Album" that will feature each artist singing some of their hits and songs from the White Album. Rundgren Radio will be presenting one of the tour's shows in Akron, OH at the Akron Civic Theatre on 9/28/19.
Jun 28, 201901:36:58
RRXII Rundgren Radio Birthday Bash Year 12 Details

RRXII Rundgren Radio Birthday Bash Year 12 Details

Find out all the details about the Rundgren Radio Birthday Bash Year 12 Event being held in Akron, OH on 9/27 and 9/28!


There will be a party on 9/27 and a "It Was Fifty Years Ago Today: A Tribute to The Beatles' White Album" concert the next night 9/28 featuring TODD RUNDGREN, Micky Dolenz (Monkees), Christopher Cross, Joey Molland (Badfinger), and Jason Scheff (Chicago).


We will also be making announcements as usual.
Jun 19, 201901:37:32
Rundgren Radio with Gary Backstrom/Road To Utopia

Rundgren Radio with Gary Backstrom/Road To Utopia

Announcements about TR and fan happenings plus Gary Backstrom from the Todd/Utopia tribute band "Road To Utopia" discusses his latest project, a live performance in June!

May 17, 201919:53
Todd Rundgren RRHOF Nomination Discussion Plus Toddstock Talk

Todd Rundgren RRHOF Nomination Discussion Plus Toddstock Talk

Following announcements, we will be discussing Todd Rundgren's nomination for the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame with Todd's current Manager Eric Gardner and former President of Bearsville Records Paul Fishkin aka Leroy Boy followed by Toddstock West stories. Guest co-host Thom Jennings will be joining host RR Doug.
Oct 24, 201801:53:41
Rundgren Radio with guest Phil Thornalley

Rundgren Radio with guest Phil Thornalley

Special guest Phil Thornalley who recorded the recently released Todd-centric album Astral Drive!


Phil Thornalley has spent much of his career behind the scenes, writing songs and producing albums for other artists. His biggest commercial triumph, co-writing and producing the single "Torn" for Natalie Imbruglia, wasn't even sung by him. However, Thornalley does have experience underneath the spotlight. In 1983, Thornalley became the bass player for gothic rock pioneers the Cure after Simon Gallup left. Thornalley had previously co-produced the Cure's 1982 LP ography. Thornalley toured with the Cure while the band promoted The Top album, but his stay was short-lived, lasting only until the group's performance at the Beacon Theatre in New York on November 17, 1984. Gallup had returned to the Cure, causing Thornalley to leave. In 1987, Thornalley worked as an engineer for Johnny Hates Jazz's debut LP Turn Back the Clock; he also wrote the track "Listen." When vocalist Clark Datchler departed from Johnny Hates Jazz in 1988, Thornalley became the band's new lead singer. Thornalley also recorded a solo effort that year, Swamp. In 1991, Johnny Hates Jazz released Tall Stories with Thornalley on vocals. Despite having no dramatic shifts in style from Turn Back the Clock, the LP failed to sell. In 1995, Thornalley co-wrote the track "Torn" on Ednaswap's self-titled debut. Three years later, Thornalley produced Imbruglia's cover of "Torn," a worldwide smash.
Sep 16, 201801:51:39
RR with Special Guest Gil Assayas AKA Glasys

RR with Special Guest Gil Assayas AKA Glasys

When Ralph Shuckett, the keys man for Utopia – the '70s and '80s progressive rock outfit led by American music great Todd Rundgren – bowed out of the band's Utopia reunion tour, one of Rundgren's sons suggested Assayas, who has been dazzling music fans as Glasys in his adopted home of Portland, Oregon.


"We looked at his stuff on the Internet and were all blown away by how talented he was and how confident he seemed," Rundgren told Billboard magazine.
Jul 18, 201801:28:22
ToddARoo Info and More Toddstock East Discussion

ToddARoo Info and More Toddstock East Discussion

One Toddstock down (East) with one going on now (ToddScot) and two more to go including ToddARoo in Australia! ToddARoo host Gavin Bond will be on the show to discuss the event. We will also be taking calls from fans that attended Toddstock East and maybe we will even get a call or two from ToddScot. Also, we would be remiss in our duties if we didn't tell listeners about Toddstock West so you'll hear info on it too!
Jul 11, 201801:58:34
Post Toddstock East Show

Post Toddstock East Show

Fans that attended Toddstock East will be calling in to give us some details about all the fun stuff that took place including Nancy Sakmar, Monice Eakin, Jamie Van Wert, and more!
Jun 27, 201801:31:37
Live From Toddstock East Episode 1

Live From Toddstock East Episode 1

Find out what's going on at Toddstock East being held in VA 2018 - a celebration of Todd Rundgren's 70th birthday (June 22)! Tonights's guest host aka roving reporter will be Lyn Veggiegurl Kalnitz!
Jun 17, 201839:27
RR Utopia Tour Show featuring a Gil Assayas interview

RR Utopia Tour Show featuring a Gil Assayas interview

RR Utopia Tour Show the night before the tour begins in Penn's Peak! Show will feature and interview of Gil Assayas via Thom Jennings and also interview clips from Joe Satriani and John Ford Coey where they discuss Todd/Utopia with Thom.


Goldmine Magazine writer Ken Sharp will also be checking in to discuss the Utopia tour book he made happen!
Apr 18, 201801:53:51
Rundgren Radio with Special Guest Willie Wilcox

Rundgren Radio with Special Guest Willie Wilcox

The 2018 Todd Rundgren's Utopia tour featuring Todd Rundgren, Kasim Sulton, Willie Wilcox, and Ralph Schuckett has been announced and tickets are on sale.  Join us for this editon of RR as we discuss all things Todd & Utopia followed by a live interview with Willie Wilcox!
Feb 28, 201801:09:23
Rundgren Radio's Now You Know Why Show

Rundgren Radio's Now You Know Why Show

Full details on our RRXI party in May!
Feb 21, 201801:59:50
Rundgren Radio with Chris Andersen

Rundgren Radio with Chris Andersen

Special guest Chris Andersen.  Todd Rundgren's former house recording engineer will be joining us. 

Dec 14, 201702:03:58
Kasim Sulton's Utopia Special Part 2

Kasim Sulton's Utopia Special Part 2

In recognition of the February 2018 Kasim Sulton's Utopia mini-tour, RR will be airing all of the Utopia songs where Kasim Sulton sang lead or shared it with other members of the band. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series and features 18 songs.
Nov 29, 201701:25:06
Kasim Sulton's Utopia Special Part 1

Kasim Sulton's Utopia Special Part 1

Spend Thanksgiving night with the family you actually love being around :-)! In recognition of the February 2018 Kasim Sulton's Utopia mini-tour, RR will be airing all of the Utopia songs where Kasim Sulton sang lead or shared it with other members of the band. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series and features 20 songs.
Nov 24, 201701:17:21
Rundgren Radio Upcoming Shows

Rundgren Radio Upcoming Shows

Episode 16.  Announcement of future guests/shows.

Nov 03, 201709:33
RR with special guests Nils Lofgren and Kasim Sulton

RR with special guests Nils Lofgren and Kasim Sulton

Versatile songwriter, singer and guitarist, Nils Lofgren has been working professionally since age 17. He has toured with Neil Young, Ringo Starr and is currently a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. After fronting the 70's group Grin, Nils embarked on a solo career and has been a sought after session player. Lofgren was in Ringo's All-Star Band's 2nd incarnation (1992) along with Todd Rundgren and other greats like Joe Walsh and Burton Cummings.


Kasim Sulton will also be on the show to talk about the three shows he booked in February with a full band playing only Utopia music! Kasim Sulton's Utopia with Jesse Gress, Wade Preston, Christopher Clark, and Andy Ascolese.
Oct 18, 201701:58:49
Toddstock 2018 Discussion

Toddstock 2018 Discussion

The Sedalia Center in Big Island, VA will be the spot for Todd Rundgren's 70th Birthday Party also known as Toddstock 2018! This RR show will begin with announcements as usual and then we will delve in the topic of Toddstock 2018 and take calls. We are chasing guests but with or without them the show must go on!
Oct 11, 201702:00:18
Rundgren Radio with Special Guests Lemon Twigs Brian and Michael D'Addario

Rundgren Radio with Special Guests Lemon Twigs Brian and Michael D'Addario

The Lemon Twigs have recently toured the US, Europe, and Japan after the release of their first album, Do Hollywood. An article by Michael Hann in the UK Guardian said this about a song on the album: "These Words is the missing track from side one of Rundgren’s Something/Anything, with a harmony chorus that expands like a hot air balloon".

www.theguardian.com/music/2016/oct/13/the-lemon-twigs-do-hollywood-album-review-4ad

The Twigs recently brought out Todd Rundgren at Coachella to perform "Couldn't I Just Tell You" as an encore.

The Lemon Twigs are an American pop/rock band from Long Island, New York, United States, fronted by brothers Brian D’Addario and Michael D’Addario. Both brothers are vocalists, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, and are joined for most live performances by Megan Zeankowski on bass and Danny Ayala on keyboards and backing vocals.

The band was signed to British alternative music label 4AD in 2015. Their debut album, Do Hollywood, was released in October 2016 to widespread critical acclaim. A number of pop music figures have publicly expressed admiration for the Twigs: Elton John, The Zombies, Boy George, Laura Marling, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Gary Brooker of Procol Harum.
Jun 01, 201701:56:54