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Air-Conditioned
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I’m Rick Clark. Air-Conditioned is my show that airs every Friday morning at 9AM CST on WYXR-FM in Memphis, TN. You can stream the latest 4 shows at https://wyxr.org/air-conditioned
I’ll also post about music, old and new. No MAGA, marketing, porn or DMs
This edition of Air-Conditioned lays down a raw groove with Eddie Hinton, ZZ Top, Bonnie Raitt, Cate Brothers, James Brown, NRBQ, Rolling Stones, and Southern Culture On The Skids. I also added Los Super 7, Neville Brothers, Lou Ann Barton, Etta James, Keith Richards, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. 1/2
December 8, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Trump may think he’s ingratiating himself to Democrats, but this pardon is one more example that Crooks run with Crooks. By the way, I don’t care how many Democrats are in the Epstein files, anyone who has proven to be guilty should serve a sentence, regardless of their political leanings
December 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The MAGA controlled Tennessee state house eagerly supports Trump. Your vote for Aftyn Behn is a rebuke to the lies, corruption, and cruelty led by the entitled guy who posted this madness. If you are in TN, District 7, today is Election Day. Please show up and vote for Aftyn Behn. 2/2
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
To TN District 7 voters: today is your special Election Day and if you are on the fence, consider this. When Trump and Marsha Blackburn go out of their way to endorse a weak candidate like Van Epps, you have an opportunity to meaningfully weaken the the Republican super majority. #aftynbehn
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December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This week’s episode of Air-Conditioned shines a light on rock between 1967 and 1970. It was a musically rich time, and you can hear it in these great tracks by Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Beatles, Cream, Allman Brothers, Steppenwolf, Blind Faith, Led Zeppelin, James Gang, and Derek & The Dominos. 1/2
November 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I remember standing in a Memphis department store, Goldsmiths, in the area where televisions were sold. There was a wall of these TVs, with dozens of adults watching the Kennedy funeral, and John F. Kennedy Jr. saluted as the casket passed. 1/2
November 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I’ve pulled a handful of live and studio tracks. To you Todd fans, you know I can’t cover it all in an hour, but I hope this speaks to you, and maybe win some new fans. 2/3
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The beloved Tennessee Troubadour Todd Snider passed away Nov 14th, supposedly of Walking Pneumonia. It was a shock to everyone in the Americana world, especially in Nashvile. This 223rd Episode of Air-Conditioned is a tribute to this beloved singer-songwriter. #toddsnider 1/3
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This development isn't surprising, sadly. All the years and life experience of creatives are being drained and repurposed to "allow users to remake songs using artificial intelligence tools." If there's any positive aspect to this, I would love to know. #KLAY 1/2
November 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I also gathered great tracks by Laurie Anderson, Yo La Tengo, Beastie Boys, John Trudell, and G Love Love & Special Sauce to bring it all home. 2/2
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
We’re fans of Slow Horses, and the show’s theme song with Mick Jagger. Realizing I needed to think about this week’s episode of Air-Conditioned, I started there, and rounded up Morphine, Talking Heads, Soul Coughing, Chuck Prophet, St Vincent, Television, and Elvis Costello & The Attractions. 1/3
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Kristin Hersh, Graham Coxon, The Clientele, Mercury Rev, and Soft Machine complete this musical gathering. It was a pleasure rounding up this music.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Florence + The Machine, Madison Cunningham, and Hannah Frances are uniquely gifted artists who just released some great new music. They get love on this 200th episode of Air-Conditioned, as well as Radiohead, Mitski, Dirty Projectors, Bjork, Dust City Opera, and James Blake.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Tonight’s 60 Minutes opening segment featured Norah O'Donnell interviewing the self-important con artist currently in the gilded Oval Office. Thankfully, this wasn't a capitulation to trump, as the segment only succeeded in allowing his lack of self-awareness to strut his massive character flaws.
November 3, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Music from Psycho, The Wicker Man, The Addams Family, Bewitched, Jaws, Rocky Horror, and Halloween (of course) set the tone, as well as bits from The Shining and ads for Robot Monster and Plan 9 From Outer Space.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This 219th episode theme of Air-Conditioned is Halloween and this musical treat bag of goodies includes Nina Simone, The Cramps, Warren Zevon, Buck Owens, Talking Heads, Earth Kitt, Johnny Cash, Fleetwood Mac, Boswell Sisters, Dolly Parton with Porter Wagoner and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Nashville pop/rockers Will Kimbrough, Bill Lloyd, and Joe, Marc’s Brother, are in the mix, as well as Badfinger and The Redwalls. If you are in the mood for some super-melodic pop-rock, this edition of Air-Conditioned should hit the sweet spot. 2/3
October 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
This 218th episode of Air-Conditioned will spotlight Neil and Tim Finn — their solo and duo work, as well as Crowded House and Split Enz. We'll also explore two more acts from “Down Under,” Paul Kelly & The Messengers and The Swingers. #CrowdedHouse 1/3
October 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We also have Memphis’ own Keith Sykes in the mix, plus Darlingside, Little Feat, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals. All good ingredients for proper Air-Conditioning and tuning wherever you are. 2/3
October 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This 218th episode of Air-Conditioned keeps things organic with great music by Tracy Chapman, Joan Armatrading, Girly Man, Punch Brothers, Tori Amos, Velvet Underground, Buffalo Springfield, Francis Dunnery, Susanna Hoffs, Matthew Sweet, and Bonnie Raitt. Good stuff! 1/3
October 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I exclaimed, “That’s a damn good show!” She said, “I’m not done yet!” Sure enough, the jam continued with James Brown, Jerry Lee Lewis, BB King, Stevie Wonder, Buddy Miles, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Ike & Tina Turner, and Martha & The Vandellas. Damn! I should let her do the programming.
October 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Today is my Sweetie's birthday, and she curated this episode. The result is a really groovin’ feel-good show. Along with Sam & Dave, she selected some great tracks by Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, Lou Ann Barton, Olu Dara, Etta James, Tom Waits, Tito Puente, Otis Redding, and Carla Thomas.
October 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This 214th episode of my WYXR-FM show Air-Conditioned goes psychedelic. Grab your headphones, close your eyes, and let Eric Burdon & The Animals, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Beatles, The Move, Cream, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Skip Spence, Bee Gees, The Who, and Rolling Stones be your tour guides.
October 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This episode of Air-Conditioned is a glitter coated tribute to Glam. T-Rex, Roxy Music, Mott The Hoople, Sparks, The New York Dolls, Jobriath, Lou Reed, Suede, Mick Ronson, David Werner and Elton John strut in their stuff in full sparkling musical make-up and rhythmic rouge. 1/2
September 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Robert Redford has passed away. besides being one of the great actors of American cinema, starring in films like All the President’s Men, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, The Natural, The Way We Were, The Candidate and his great performance All Is Lost among many other film classics.
September 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM