Free Radio Friendistan

Why shouldn't you be afraid of the dark? Because "they" love your fear. And the flip side: why fear departed souls? "They" only want to see you loving in the light. Full tracklist: http://www.archive.org/details/DJMoonbird_jayjoslin_FreeRadioFriendistanEpisode26__Ghostsvs.Spirits_

Not only did Bob Moog have a fondness for circuitboards- he was rather fond of roasted duck. That's how I met the man that would had unbeknownst to be inspired musical rapture- unassuming and joyous, Bob lit up my poultry shack of toil with humble tunes that could lure anyone out to dance in the streets. This week all music comes from the line-ups from Moogfest 2011. Full tracklist: http://www.archive.org/details/FreeRadioFriendistanEpisode23niceWeatherForDreaming

It's been a while, and always has been. As the hours while by, slip into the future (etc), we've gotta ask- does anyone really know what time it is? Does anyone really care? In Friendistan, we don't have time zones... Full tracklist: http://www.archive.org/details/FreeRadioFriendistanEpisode23niceWeatherForDreaming

Today's weather report: you don't need an umbrella because you're gonna get soaked anyway. It's cool, hot, windy and the sky is full of mystery. Nothing to prepare for, you can't plan a dream. NOTE: This podcast originally recorded 10 Sept 11. Full tracklist: http://www.archive.org/details/FreeRadioFriendistanEpisode23niceWeatherForDreaming

You might think of Oktoberfest as a debauch crazed festival of drunken loonies (it kinda is) or you migh think of it as a celebration of harvest, of bringing friends together and celebrating in spite of the dark. It's probably a little of both, just as this podcast is a little of everything. Full tracklist: http://birdonthemoon.com/pod.htm

Ramya Ruth Ann Gallacher Gleeson- that's a name for ya. And, that's a mama for ya. For me, this was the 2nd passing in as many weeks. But the gift she gave in helping transform my view of death and loss is something that needs honoring, and here's my way of doing it. Full tracklist: http://birdonthemoon.com/pod.htm

Just check you out- you're undeniably an animal, all coiffed for mating or all scaled for predating. The point is, we better give paws to remember the fragility, glory, and silliness of life. Full tracklist: http://birdonthemoon.com/pod.htm

On Saturday, August 20th, I held the hand of a dear friend as she left a tremendous legacy of love in the wake of her struggling body. This podcast is unapologetically brimming with emotional heartpouring, and reflects the spirit of a soul who now guides me even more as a father and a Friendistani. Full tracklist: http://birdonthemoon.com/pod.htm

All mash-up episode wherein your favorite song just collided with someone else's. William S. Burroughs makes an appearance to explain why these hybrids are so delighful. Full tracklist: http://birdonthemoon.com/pod.htm

Live from Downtown Asheville's Bele Chere festival, DJ Moonbird turns the volume up on raucous hot summer rhythms- you supply your own hangover cure. Additional hip-hop added since our fair city missed the boat. Full tracklist: http://birdonthemoon.com/pod.htm

My collection of music also includes boxes upon boxes of tapes, and there's so much easily forgotten. I dusted off the player, cleaned the heads, and hit play. Full tracklist: http://birdonthemoon.com/pod.htm

The blues isn't just about music, it's a link to the ancestors. This episode reaches a hand back through time to help us remember our legacies, that we may sing for the future. Full tracklist: http://birdonthemoon.com/pod.htm

Today's intended theme was diverted by the successful liftoff of Atlantis, this show is dedicated to the pioneers who have brought us closer to the stars.

"Let's Do The Numbers" Episode

"The Summer of Summer!" Episode

"Totally Random, Completely Organized" Episode

"Road Music" Episode

"I don't speak English" Episode

"Fly, Fly Birdy" Episode

"Rivers" Episode