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Memphis Flyer Radio
A weekly podcast from the pages and people of the Memphis Flyer, the alternative newsweekly based in Memphis, Tennessee. Mane.
Episodes
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Whatever Happened To...
Toby Sells talks about the Memphis infrastructure projects that were promised, but still not delivered. Plus, Chris McCoy on Materialists. Whatever Happened…
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Immigration Crackdown in Memphis
Erika Konig from the Institute for Public Service Reporting joins Chris McCoy to talk about the impact of the Trump administration's mass deportation program…
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Protest Music in Memphis
Memphis Flyer Music Editor Alex Greene talks with Chris McCoy about his deep dive into protest music in the Bluff City. From Little Baby Tendencies to Iron Mic…
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Youth Gun Violence Epidemic
MLK50 Youth Life and Justice Reporter Rebecca Cadenhead talks with Chris McCoy about the gun violence epidemic affecting Memphis’ children. Read “Caught in the…
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Mental health. New DA. "The Confederate Room"
Chris McCoy has our cover story this week. In "It's OK to Not Be OK" Chris explores what health officials across the globe are calling a mental health "crisis"…
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Redbirds, Arts, MLGW: Mane Lemme Getcho Wallet
Frank Murtaugh says the Redbirds have sent a lot of talent north to St. Louis this year. A collaborative art fund is keeping Memphis artists going through the…
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Late Night Dining. Nope. Christian Nationalism. Election Preview.
This week’s cover is all about tlate night dining in Memphis. It’s been in a sort of limbo after Covid but our reporters Sam Cicci and Michael Donahue scoped…
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BURGER WEEK! The Gray Man. Bill Lee's big gaffe.
This week’s cover is all about burgers. It’s Memphis Flyer Burger Week, I’m happy to tell you. Ten restaurants all over town are offering up special deals —…
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Election Guide! Roaches. Cheese Dip.
Jackson Baker fills us in on the upcoming election. Abigail Morici talks about the roach business. Michael Donahue has the latest from the Arbo's Cheese Dips…
Memphis Flyer RadioBEER! A competitive eater head to Coney Island. The DA race heats up.
Our cover story is all about beer this week. It's a fun one. Don't miss it. Brett Healy, a competitive eater now living in Memphis, is heading to Coney Island…
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Elvis. Right-sized Memphis. A MEMernet not fit for radio.
Chris McCoy talks about the new Elvis movie. Bruce VanWyngarden has a think about cities with all those empty skyscrapers in the work-from-home era. And we…
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Jurassic Park. Solar Power. Bogus Politics.
Jackson Baker talks about these bogus lists of political endorsees that have been flying around and what’s being done about them. Chris McCoy our film and TV…
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Sushi Jimmi. Memphis 901FC. George Carlin and Kids in the Hall.
Michael Donahues gives us the "Saga of Sushi Jimmi." Sam Cicci talks soccer. Chris McCoy talks about new docs about George Carlin and The Kids in the Hall…
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Memphian to Ukraine. Psychedelic medicine. A walk in the old neighborhood with Jessie Davis.
Jon Sparks has a our cover story this week and it’s crazy fascinating. He spoke with military medic Tim Sclaita, a Memphian, who found his way to Ukraine to…
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GOP unleashed. A third bridge. Doctor Strange.
We’ll hear from Memphis business leaders who want to re-kindle the push for a third bridge over the Mississippi River. Bruce VanWyngarden talks about the GOP…
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Planned Parenthood. May primary results. Menthol ban.
Jackson Baker tells us who won the recent Shelby County primary races and what it means for the future. Ashley Cofield, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Tennessee…
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The Storm. The Lost City. Cannabis.
Our film and TV editor Chris McCoy talks about the Oscars and why "The Slap" was such a distraction. He also talks about the new action comedy "The Lost City."…
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Reproductive rights under attack. Ukraine. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. 901 FC soccer.
Our editor Jessie Davis talks about the confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Bruce VanWyngarden talks about the ongoing war in Ukraine and…
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Waffle Shop. Hill Country Blues Kenny Brown. Ukraine. Mighty Lights.
Blues guitarist Kenny Brown is nominated for a Grammy. Michael Donahue heads to Calvary for the Waffle Shop. Bruce VanWyngarden wants to know just who in heck…
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Cats. Facebook. Memphis AF?
Jesse Davis, our editor, talks about his cats, unconditional love, and why we need more of all of them these days. Bruce VanWyngarden talks about a new…
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Olympics. Curling. Republicans.
We talk Olympics and Beijing with Frank Murtaugh, our sports writer. Bruce VanWyngarden talks "covhefe" and "gazpacho" and why they distract from bigger…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 2.11.22
Ice storm. Gerrymandering. The Peanut Shoppe We talk politics with Jackson Baker. And we talk food with Michale Donahue. State lawmakers target the LGBTQ…
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Ice storm, Maus, West Memphis Three, Sundance
We talk about the ice storm, of course. Jessee Davis talks about the banning of the book "Maus." Chris MCoy talks about several films that debuted at the…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 1.21.22
Midtown's premiere hippie law firm Cooper and Young sponsors this episode. Environment news about climate change and the TVA. MEMernet. and some choice cuts…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 1.14.22
Donuts! Sam Cicci ate donuts and got paid to write about it. So did other Flyer staffers for our fun cover story this week called Donut Look Up. Jon Sparks…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 12.3.21
A restaurateur bought two restaurants in 2021. A hawk flew into Cash Saver. Another Memphis politician leaves for Nashville. An art show at the Brooks focuses…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 11.12.21
BEER! We have a look inside our fall beer guide. Jesse Davis talks about how a Hi Tone memory reminds him of why Memphis really is a special place to live…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 11.5.21
Frank Murtaugh talks sports! He says there's reasons for fans to be hopeful as the Tigers and Grizzlies begin their new seasons. Jackson Baker talks about a…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 10.22.21
Indie Memphis returns to theaters! Our film and TV editor Chris McCoy tells us what films you might want to check out this weekend. Bruce VanWyngarden keeps…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 9.24.21
Jesse Davis talks good news/bad news. Bruce VanWyngarden took a bot trip and got more than he bargained for. Bruce also talks about his new book, "Everything…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 9.17.21
Our film and TV editor Chris McCoy tells us about Reno My Rental, a new Discovery+ show featuring Memphis designed Carmeon Hamilton. Michael Donahue talks…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 9.10.21
Jesse Davis talks slasher movies (and a novel about slasher movies). Bruce VanWyngarden talks Covid deniers, anti-maskers, and anti-vaxxers. Toby Sells has our…
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Memphis flyer Radio 8.27.2021
News. MEMernet. Flyer editor Jesse Davis talks about moving back into his old neighborhood. Chris McCoy tells us about "Anette," streaming now on Amazon Prime…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 8.20.21
We're back! News. MEMernet. Our editor Jessee Davis talks about Tennessee's vaccine mess. Our politics editor Jackson Baker talks about redistricting for some…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 7.23.21
Memphis Flyer Burger Week! Jesse Davis tells us why he does not think the Chinese military is moving into Canada. Our Griz writer, Amiee Stiegemeyer, talks…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 7.16.2021
A special back-to-the-office episode of the show in which the Flyer staff takes the world's first "audio selfie." (Just listen. You'll get it.) Black arts…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 7.9.21
Jesse Davis thanks all those who help to defeat the Byhalia Connection Pipeline project. Michael Donahue talks about Savannah Food Co., the so-called "Olympics…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 7.2.2021
It's summertime in Memphis and the flyer staff knows exactly what you should do. From kayaking, tending your lawn, playing in the streets, eating frozen…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 6.25.21
Brice VanWyngarden thinks we need another bridge over the Mississippi River. Jackson Baker says election season is already heating up. Chris McCoy tells you…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 6.18.2021
The remains of Nathan Bedford Forrest and his wife, Mary, have left Shelby County. We get perspectives on the move from our editor, Jesse Davis, and our…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 6.11.2021
Tennessee unemployment benefits cut and Medicaid not expanded (again). 901 FC. Memphis Redbirds. MEMernet. Our calendar and more!
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Memphis Flyer Radio 5.28.2021
Chris McCoy brings one of Memphis' favorite urban legends out of the darkness. The crystal skull is real. He also talks about his cover story called The New…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 5.21.2021
We catch up with our editor Jesse Davis. Alex Green talks about gardening in Memphis, and the possibility for gardening tourism here. We have MEMernet and some…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 4.14.2021
We sit down with our new editor, Jesse Davis. Toby Sells has an appreciation of the weekly columns from Bruce VanWyngarden. No "soul" sign for Mud Island but a…
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Memphis Flyer Radio 4.7.2021
The Questions Issue! What's up with the blue statues on the V&E Greenline? Should I be worried about all the copperheads in Overton Park? We dug deep to answer…
Memphis Flyer RadioFlyer Radio 4.23.21
Strickland's piece for a new chief of the Memphis Police Department. Eletric cars. MEMernet and more.
Memphis Flyer RadioFlyer Radio 4.16.2021
MEMernet: Loki and the TVA? New protections against COVID-19 for those in jail. Porchfest heads to Cooper-Young. A long look at the ever-changing Riverside…
Memphis Flyer RadioFlyer Radio 4.2.2021
Wingin' it! Our cover this week is all about chicken wings. Frank Murtaugh talks about the University of Memphis winning the NIT and the upcoming Redbirds…
Memphis Flyer RadioRadio Flyer 3.26.2021
Good news on the vaccine front. Bruce VanWyngarden talks about that Vanity Fair article that had everyone in a tizzy last week. Chris McCoy tells us about the…
Memphis Flyer RadioRadio Flyer 3.19.2021
Chris McCoy goes behind the scenes of the new Coming 2 America film, directed by Memphis filmmaker Craig Brewer. Bruce VanWyngarden talks springs renewal and…
Memphis Flyer RadioRadio Flyer 2.5.2021
Michael Donahue talks about FreSol and Papi's Tennessee Pepper Sauce. Jackson Baker describes his six-hour journey through the COVID-19 vaccination line to get…
Memphis Flyer RadioRadio Flyer 1.29.2021
20<30 (20 Under 30) is in its 12th year at the Memphis Flyer. It's our annual celebration of the city's younger people who are living and working to make…
Memphis Flyer RadioRadio Flyer 1.22.2021
A very Presidential episode of Radio Flyer. Our staff discusses Joe Biden's inauguration and what may come next in the impeachment trial of former President…
Memphis Flyer RadioRadio Flyer 1.15.2020
Flyer editor Bruce VanWyngarden talks about the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the final days of the Trump Adminstration, and magical thinking. Poltics editor…