DJs
Joshua Lange
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The Construct
Every Friday at 12:00 pm
Bio
From the pioneering heart of 90s Detroit hip hop to Chicago’s underground scene, Joshua Lange has been a tastemaker and sonic architect for decades. As the creator and DJ behind Beats and Breaks—the seminal Detroit radio show that gave first spins to legends like Eminem and J Dilla—Joshua set the stage for a generation of hip hop royalty. After moving to Chicago, he carved out a niche in the import music world while playing bass with local headliners Dead Electric and the queercore powerhouse Super 8 Cumshot. His love for boundary-pushing art extended to co-owning Mystery City Gallery, hosting shows for icons like Frank Kozik and Mark Mothersbaugh, and DJing events for Planned Parenthood. Now, Joshua channels that same energy into Passenger Radio, blending his passion for music with a deep commitment to growth and community. His work continues to bridge the gap between culture and connection, proving that music and the arts can be a powerful force for change.
Stashu
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Singalong With Stashu
Every Saturday at 5:00 pm
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“Singalong With Stashu” is your one-way ticket to the toe-tapping, genre-hopping, nostalgia-popping joyride you didn’t know you needed. Broadcasting live on WHCK Passenger Radio, this show delivers a mixtape of earworms from every corner of the musical universe—plus a signature singalong session smack in the middle, because why not? Hosted by Stashu, a seasoned radio adventurer with over a decade of experience on New Jersey’s beloved underground airwaves and Michigan’s local scene, it’s where fun and freeform collide. Tune in and tune out the rest of the world for just an hour. - Love n' polka rockets, Stashu
Christopher Hiltz
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Welcome To The Ecotone
Every Monday at 2:00 pm
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Christopher Hiltz is a Chicago-based photographer who wishes he was a musician, but will happily settle for being a DJ for Passenger Recovery Radio. Besides his commercial work, Hiltz continually explores opportunities to work with musicians and artists to explore creative ventures. Chris has been an avid music fan his entire life, and continues to be amazed by how much there is left to explore. Let’s do it together. https://www.christopherhiltz.com Catch up with Christopher on IG: @christopherhiltz
Matthew Smith
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Matthew Smith's Vinyl Cosmos
Every First and Third Sunday at 6:00 pm
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Matthew Smith plays selections from his record collection, obscurities and classics of European Art Rock, 70's Glam, Free Jazz, Avant-Garde, Doo-Wop, Funk, Exotica, Psychedelic Hard Rock and a lot of Michigan-related stuff as well. Matthew is a musician and producer who finds inspiration in all kinds of weird and unusual records.
OMEGAMAN
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Frequencies
Every Wednesday at 12:00 pm
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We Are The Robots
Every Monday at 4:00 pm
Pierce Reynolds
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Ghostropolis
Every Thursday at 6:00 pm
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Pierce Reynolds is a Michigan native who has enjoyed playing music in a number of musical groups including The Oscillating Fan Club, Devilfish and Pinkeye. Currently Pierce moonlights as Gumshoe Ghost/Ghost Gumshoe at ghostropolis.com where he uncovers clues and musical discoveries one song/artist/album at a time, creating mixes for all who choose to inhabit Ghostropolis. *Magical listening incorporating rock, jazz, international, library, electronic, vaporwave, comfy synth, video game music and other fine sounds. https://www.ghostropolisradio.com
Jamie Gajewski
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Wicked Garden
Every First Sunday at 4:00 pm
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Jamie Gajewski is a music aficionado, local fashion icon, and a proud member of the recovery community since 4/26/23. For Jamie, music has been the most powerful tool in navigating recovery, offering inspiration and solace beyond any program. Through her show, Jamie shares the songs that have carried her through life’s highs and lows, along with tracks she simply can’t get enough of. Tune in, turn on, and get lost in the Wicked Garden.
Phat Kat
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The Carte Blanche Show
Every Second Friday at 6:00 pm
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Phat Kat (born Ronnie Watts) is perhaps best known for being a favorite collaborator of the late great J Dilla (aka Jay Dee). Phat Kat’s career began in the mid-90’s as a part of the group known as 1st Down; which consisted of Phat Kat's vocalist & J Dilla on production. A chance encounter in a Detroit record store with Gang Starr turned into an exchange of heaping praise onto one another; DJ Premier & Guru then put 1st Down in touch with their then label (Payday Records) where they signed a deal & released the classic "A Day With The Homiez". 1st Down may have been short-lived, but the two continued to collaborate on many occasions afterwards, starting with a celebrated appearance on : Fat Cat Song" & its eventual remix which appeared on Slum Village's "Fan-Tas-Tic, Vol. 1" (and it was later remixed by Flying Lotus), Dabrye's "Game Over” featuring J Dilla, and into Dilla's solo career, including appearances on "Welcome 2 Detroit" & appearances on three subsequent Slum Village albums. Phat Kat also guested on Black Milk's solo album "Popular Demand".
Jeff Fournier
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Telepathic Surgery
Every Sunday at 12:00 pm
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Hello! My name is Jeff Fournier. I have been playing music and making art in the Detroit area for over 20 years and have loved every bit of it. Perhaps we have met at a show or an art gallery. I look forward to playing music for you on Passenger radio and going on a journey through the art and music scene as I have experienced it through my point of view. I enjoy the way that music has changed and touched culture through the modern era and how it is interpreted by different people as they have experienced it as well. It has touched us all!
Mylie Yaklin
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air.wav
Every Second and Fourth Thursday at 4:00 pm
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Hi, I'm Mylie and I'm excited to be part of Passenger Radio! I love music, it's such a big part of my life. My music taste covers many genres, and I'm always on the hunt for new, unique tracks. I'm a musician myself, so I'm excited to share a bit of what inspires me! Tune in and let's jam!
Tim Price
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DT Presents - From the Promoter To the Producer
Every Saturday at 8:00 pm
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Founder and CEO of The Market Detroit, Tim Price is a veteran of Detroit’s art, fashion, and music industries, and an advocate for the queer community. An early champion for the city’s electronic music community, Price spent much of the 90s working with various techno labels and event companies before helping to launch the inaugural Detroit Electronic Music Festival (now Movement Festival) in 2000. He continued as assistant Artistic Director to Carl Craig for the 2001 DEMF. In 2003, he relocated to Berlin to manage electronic music artist Richie Hawtin (aka Plastikman) and help a generation of Detroit-area expats establish a creative community within the German capital. Price returned to Detroit in 2013 after years of touring and began to harness his imagination and zeal to help revitalize the city he calls home, taking advantage of the cultural influences and experiences he accumulated during his travels around the world. Since returning to Detroit, Tim and The Market Detroit have been instrumental in marketing and production for institutions such as TV Lounge and Northern Lights Lounge. He is a long-time board member of the Motown Mansion (w/ Geared For Life), and sits on the legacy council for Detroit Sound Conservancy and the Club Heaven restoration committee. As part of the Hamtramck community, Tim also chairs the Hamtramck’s Arts & Culture Commission, sits on the board of Hamtamck’s Queer Alliance, and has spent many years on the City of Hamtramck’s DDA (Downtown Development Authority) Marketing Committee. Tim Price is also a guest curator at the Detroit Historical Museum, and partner and curator at (the former) Blossoming Artists Gallery in Midtown. He continues to work to develop artists and other creatives in countless other galleries and pop-ups, advocating for art and culture in Hamtramck, Detroit and beyond. The new programs he’s producing at WHCK, and with Passenger Recovery showcase Tim’s relationship with the people who’ve influenced the music, art and culture of the region.
Ameera Bandy
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Who's Listening Anyway?
Every First and Third Saturday at 3:00 pm
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Ameera Bandy is a singer-songwriter based in the Metro-Detroit area. She has a passion for organizing and affecting change. Ameera uses her platform to support, highlight, advocate and create safe spaces for fellow musicians in the local community and hopes her works will inspire others to do the same in their own communities. Ameera’s musical taste is expansive and full of surprises. She intentionally curates her set to showcase an eclectic mix of music that touches on anywhere from Experimental Rock to Classical to Pop, Angsty, Uplifting and beyond. She features a wide range of local and international artists, offering something new for everyone.