When the clock strikes funk, the dead don’t rest — they dance. Episode 39: The Graveyard Shift summons the spirits of Parliament, Stevie Wonder, Ray Parker Jr., and the Godfather himself for a midnight séance of rhythm and soul. It’s Halloween on the airwaves — and the groove just rose from the grave.

Funky Friday Episode 38 – Funky Goes to Hollywood celebrates the greatest funk and soul tracks ever featured in movies and TV soundtracks, including “Theme from Shaft,” “Car Wash,” “Give Up the Funk,” and “Soul Bossa Nova.”

Funky Friday steps through the front door for Episode 37 — Funk in the House. From the grit of the garage to the heat of the kitchen and the soul of the living room, every space hums with rhythm. Featuring Wolfman Washington, Soulive, the Budos Band, and Sly & the Family Stone, this set celebrates the sound of homegrown groove — where every wall shakes, and every floorboard dances.

🌍 Funky Friday Episode 36: Funk Around the World From New Orleans to Nigeria, Milan to Melbourne — this week’s Funky Friday is a one-hour passport through the global groove. Trombone Shorty lights the fuse, and the beat travels across continents, picking up new flavors at every stop. Ten countries, ten rhythms, one universal language: funk. 🎧 A Renegade Chronicles Production — now airing Fridays at 9AM on KDOG and 9PM on KCSM HD2.

The ReneGear Trading Post is open — featuring relics forged in the Signal Fire Foundry: coasters, Zippos, shirts, and the new Black Spot sticker.

Big news: Funky Friday has landed on KCSM HD2! 🎶 Every Friday at 9PM, Noah McDonough brings an hour of funk fusion—bridging James Brown to Weather Report, Prince to Weather Report—now syndicated on the Bay Area’s legendary jazz station. What started at KDOG Radio has grown into a cross-platform groove, fueled by deep setlists, live storytelling, and a renegade spirit. From Thin Air to Signal Fire, the funk family keeps expanding—join the ride!

Funky Friday explodes onto two stations with Episode 35: LibraSonic — now airing every Friday at 9PM on KCSM HD2 and KDOG Radio. This cosmic funk journey tips the scales between chaos and control, from Miles Davis and James Brown to Prince, George Duke, and Weather Report. As promised: this episode is gonna blow your wigs off.

Episode 24 of Your Daily AI News: Airing 10.1.25 6pm Pacific Time. dives into the battle over AI’s rulebook — from the U.N.’s first global dialogue to Meta’s multimillion-dollar lobbying push, California’s landmark AI safety law, and OpenAI’s copyright-charged Sora rollout. We cut through the noise with live tool demos and sharp analysis to show where the future of AI governance and ownership is really being decided.

The Forge is open. The Renegade Chronicles Web-Store has officially launched, offering relics and ReneGear™ that carry the signal fire into the real world. From etched coasters to Zippos and apparel, every piece is more than merch — it’s an artifact in the living archive.

Episode 23 of Your Daily AI News explores the global tug-of-war over artificial intelligence — from Google’s £5B bet on the UK, to publishers fighting Google’s AI Overviews, to the U.N.’s first global AI governance forum, and Meta’s multimillion-dollar pushback against regulation. Who really gets to steer AI?

The Compass is forged. Renegade Chronicles now has its Mission, Vision, Code of Ethics, and Framework etched in fire and steel — principles to keep us true north.

From billion-dollar acquisitions to AI security, regulation, and a live music demo, Episode 22 pulls back the curtain on where AI is heading next. We cover Workday’s bold move for Sana, CrowdStrike’s defense against prompt injection, the FTC’s chatbot probe. Plus Rick’s live Suno and 11Labs showcase.

Next week on Funky Friday, Episode 34: Miles and Miles honors the genius of Miles Davis — from cool jazz to funk fusion, and the generations he inspired. A one-hour tribute weaving classics like So What, Miles Runs the Voodoo Down, and Tutu with the funk-fueled grooves of Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Marcus Miller, and Parliament.

This week Funky Friday goes island-style with Episode 33: Rasta Funk. From Kingston riddims to New Orleans grooves, this beach-party mix brings reggae and funk together — perfect for sunsets, BBQ, and a cold Red Stripe.

This week, an intimate conversation with Juno-nominated Canadian pianist Steve Holt — Thu 9/18, 5PM on KCSM HD2.

Grammy-nominated accordion master André Thierry brings his Creole roots and genre-bending “accordion soul” to Studio 91.

Studio 91 launches with a powerful tribute to John Coltrane, featuring Charles McNeal, Joe Warner, Deszon Claiborne, and Ravi Abcarion live from the Vinyl Vault.

Airdate: 9.5.25 - 9am Pacific Time. Welcome to Episode 32: The Junk Yard — where jazz scraps meet funk steel and sparks fly. From Quincy Jones’ Street Beater to horn-heavy grooves and raw funk classics, this set proves funk can be forged from anything — even the junk pile.

Air Date & time: 9.5.25 - 9am Pacific Time Funky Friday Episode 31: VirgoSonic takes funk to the stars with a zodiac-charged mix of classics and cosmic grooves. From Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” to Roy Ayers’ timeless “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” this set honors Virgo season with precision, balance, and serious funk fire.

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