Two weeks ago we held a coffee cake bake off
It was close, but judges picked listeners Michelle & Alan's "Dark & Stormy" as the #1 overall
It features a crumb topping, an inner cinnamon-espresso-chocolate ribbon & brown-butter-rum-glaze
The recipe
www.michaelshelley.net/food/
@wfmu.bsky.social
It was close, but judges picked listeners Michelle & Alan's "Dark & Stormy" as the #1 overall
It features a crumb topping, an inner cinnamon-espresso-chocolate ribbon & brown-butter-rum-glaze
The recipe
www.michaelshelley.net/food/
@wfmu.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Two weeks ago we held a coffee cake bake off
It was close, but judges picked listeners Michelle & Alan's "Dark & Stormy" as the #1 overall
It features a crumb topping, an inner cinnamon-espresso-chocolate ribbon & brown-butter-rum-glaze
The recipe
www.michaelshelley.net/food/
@wfmu.bsky.social
It was close, but judges picked listeners Michelle & Alan's "Dark & Stormy" as the #1 overall
It features a crumb topping, an inner cinnamon-espresso-chocolate ribbon & brown-butter-rum-glaze
The recipe
www.michaelshelley.net/food/
@wfmu.bsky.social
SATURDAY (10/25) my @wfmu.bsky.social guest will be the wildly talented Mike Viola!
11am-1pm - 91.1 in the NY/NJ metro area; 90.1 in the Hudson Valley, western NJ, and northeast Penn; 91.9 in Rockland County, NY; and on the Internet at www.wfmu.org
Recorded @magicdoorrecording.bsky.social !
11am-1pm - 91.1 in the NY/NJ metro area; 90.1 in the Hudson Valley, western NJ, and northeast Penn; 91.9 in Rockland County, NY; and on the Internet at www.wfmu.org
Recorded @magicdoorrecording.bsky.social !
October 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
SATURDAY (10/25) my @wfmu.bsky.social guest will be the wildly talented Mike Viola!
11am-1pm - 91.1 in the NY/NJ metro area; 90.1 in the Hudson Valley, western NJ, and northeast Penn; 91.9 in Rockland County, NY; and on the Internet at www.wfmu.org
Recorded @magicdoorrecording.bsky.social !
11am-1pm - 91.1 in the NY/NJ metro area; 90.1 in the Hudson Valley, western NJ, and northeast Penn; 91.9 in Rockland County, NY; and on the Internet at www.wfmu.org
Recorded @magicdoorrecording.bsky.social !
TOMORROW - IT'S BACK! - Join me Saturday Roctober 18th for the 2nd annual WFMU LISTENER COFFEE CAKE BAKE OFF A live broadcast from Monty Hall w/ baked goods, coffee, celebrity judges & a live performance from Kurt Baker!
Doors at 10:30 - 43 Montgomery St, Jersey City
Doors at 10:30 - 43 Montgomery St, Jersey City
October 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
TOMORROW - IT'S BACK! - Join me Saturday Roctober 18th for the 2nd annual WFMU LISTENER COFFEE CAKE BAKE OFF A live broadcast from Monty Hall w/ baked goods, coffee, celebrity judges & a live performance from Kurt Baker!
Doors at 10:30 - 43 Montgomery St, Jersey City
Doors at 10:30 - 43 Montgomery St, Jersey City
This (the jukebox at Lucky 7 Tavern in Jersey City, NJ) makes me happy.
September 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This (the jukebox at Lucky 7 Tavern in Jersey City, NJ) makes me happy.
Saturday @ronsexsmith.bsky.social returns to the show to discuss his new lp, his current tour (stopping
@outpostintheburbs.bsky.social Sept. 12th), and a few nagging questions about how he's maintained writing such good songs for so long.
Tune in to WFMU Sat 8/6, 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org
@outpostintheburbs.bsky.social Sept. 12th), and a few nagging questions about how he's maintained writing such good songs for so long.
Tune in to WFMU Sat 8/6, 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org
September 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Saturday @ronsexsmith.bsky.social returns to the show to discuss his new lp, his current tour (stopping
@outpostintheburbs.bsky.social Sept. 12th), and a few nagging questions about how he's maintained writing such good songs for so long.
Tune in to WFMU Sat 8/6, 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org
@outpostintheburbs.bsky.social Sept. 12th), and a few nagging questions about how he's maintained writing such good songs for so long.
Tune in to WFMU Sat 8/6, 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org
Greg Calbi, one of the world's premier mastering engineers, joins me this week we'll spend the whole two hours listening to some of the 7,000+ projects he's worked on, and hearing the stories and getting the behind-the-scenes perspective.
Tune in to WFMU Sat July 26th, 11am-1pm
@wfmu.bsky.social
Tune in to WFMU Sat July 26th, 11am-1pm
@wfmu.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Greg Calbi, one of the world's premier mastering engineers, joins me this week we'll spend the whole two hours listening to some of the 7,000+ projects he's worked on, and hearing the stories and getting the behind-the-scenes perspective.
Tune in to WFMU Sat July 26th, 11am-1pm
@wfmu.bsky.social
Tune in to WFMU Sat July 26th, 11am-1pm
@wfmu.bsky.social
A band from Spain, Back to The Hills, just released a cover of a song I wrote, "We Invented Love."
W/ a few changes in the lyrics: "Fireflies in mayonnaise jars" becomes "Fireflies in Mary's yard" - which may be an improvement.
It's here:
shorturl.at/Y0Ook
original version here:
shorturl.at/HU3eH
W/ a few changes in the lyrics: "Fireflies in mayonnaise jars" becomes "Fireflies in Mary's yard" - which may be an improvement.
It's here:
shorturl.at/Y0Ook
original version here:
shorturl.at/HU3eH
July 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A band from Spain, Back to The Hills, just released a cover of a song I wrote, "We Invented Love."
W/ a few changes in the lyrics: "Fireflies in mayonnaise jars" becomes "Fireflies in Mary's yard" - which may be an improvement.
It's here:
shorturl.at/Y0Ook
original version here:
shorturl.at/HU3eH
W/ a few changes in the lyrics: "Fireflies in mayonnaise jars" becomes "Fireflies in Mary's yard" - which may be an improvement.
It's here:
shorturl.at/Y0Ook
original version here:
shorturl.at/HU3eH
Sorry to hear that Lalo Schifrin passed away.
We've just podcast our 2007 @wfmu.bsky.social chat here:
tinyurl.com/3p3kh5cy
or here:
tinyurl.com/ye9h5pn4
or any place you like to get your podcasts.
Lalo comes off as sharp, funny, insightful & charming.
His body of work is pretty mind-blowing.
We've just podcast our 2007 @wfmu.bsky.social chat here:
tinyurl.com/3p3kh5cy
or here:
tinyurl.com/ye9h5pn4
or any place you like to get your podcasts.
Lalo comes off as sharp, funny, insightful & charming.
His body of work is pretty mind-blowing.
June 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Sorry to hear that Lalo Schifrin passed away.
We've just podcast our 2007 @wfmu.bsky.social chat here:
tinyurl.com/3p3kh5cy
or here:
tinyurl.com/ye9h5pn4
or any place you like to get your podcasts.
Lalo comes off as sharp, funny, insightful & charming.
His body of work is pretty mind-blowing.
We've just podcast our 2007 @wfmu.bsky.social chat here:
tinyurl.com/3p3kh5cy
or here:
tinyurl.com/ye9h5pn4
or any place you like to get your podcasts.
Lalo comes off as sharp, funny, insightful & charming.
His body of work is pretty mind-blowing.
90 year old studio musician legend Carol Kaye has been in the news lately - for saying she's not interested in her RRHOF induction - so today we have re-podcasted our 2007 conversation... (wherever you get your podcasts)
Also, you can read our 2020 chat is here:
pleasekillme.com/carol-kaye/
Also, you can read our 2020 chat is here:
pleasekillme.com/carol-kaye/
June 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
90 year old studio musician legend Carol Kaye has been in the news lately - for saying she's not interested in her RRHOF induction - so today we have re-podcasted our 2007 conversation... (wherever you get your podcasts)
Also, you can read our 2020 chat is here:
pleasekillme.com/carol-kaye/
Also, you can read our 2020 chat is here:
pleasekillme.com/carol-kaye/
Saturday's guest will be Steve Nieve!
Elvis Costello's keyboardist for 48 years!
I have many questions... so this will be 2 hours of interview and related music.
He's got a new release and tour
www.stevenieve.com
@wfmu.bsky.social Sat June 14th, 11am-1pm - 91.1, 90.1, 91.9 & www.wfmu.org/michael
Elvis Costello's keyboardist for 48 years!
I have many questions... so this will be 2 hours of interview and related music.
He's got a new release and tour
www.stevenieve.com
@wfmu.bsky.social Sat June 14th, 11am-1pm - 91.1, 90.1, 91.9 & www.wfmu.org/michael
June 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Saturday's guest will be Steve Nieve!
Elvis Costello's keyboardist for 48 years!
I have many questions... so this will be 2 hours of interview and related music.
He's got a new release and tour
www.stevenieve.com
@wfmu.bsky.social Sat June 14th, 11am-1pm - 91.1, 90.1, 91.9 & www.wfmu.org/michael
Elvis Costello's keyboardist for 48 years!
I have many questions... so this will be 2 hours of interview and related music.
He's got a new release and tour
www.stevenieve.com
@wfmu.bsky.social Sat June 14th, 11am-1pm - 91.1, 90.1, 91.9 & www.wfmu.org/michael
Sat's show I welcome Pearl Harbour to chat about the new Pearl Harbour & The Explosions reissue (which includes a #NickLowe cover)
Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ, and N.E. Pennsylvania; at 91.9 in Rockland County, & www.wfmu.org/michael
Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ, and N.E. Pennsylvania; at 91.9 in Rockland County, & www.wfmu.org/michael
May 31, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Sat's show I welcome Pearl Harbour to chat about the new Pearl Harbour & The Explosions reissue (which includes a #NickLowe cover)
Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ, and N.E. Pennsylvania; at 91.9 in Rockland County, & www.wfmu.org/michael
Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ, and N.E. Pennsylvania; at 91.9 in Rockland County, & www.wfmu.org/michael
May 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Sat's @wfmu.bsky.social show my guest: Stephen Lewis author of "Richard Manuel: His Life & Music, from the Hawks & Bob Dylan to The Band."
Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; at 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ & NE PA; 91.9 in Rockland County & www.wfmu.org/michael
Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; at 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ & NE PA; 91.9 in Rockland County & www.wfmu.org/michael
May 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Sat's @wfmu.bsky.social show my guest: Stephen Lewis author of "Richard Manuel: His Life & Music, from the Hawks & Bob Dylan to The Band."
Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; at 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ & NE PA; 91.9 in Rockland County & www.wfmu.org/michael
Sat 11am-1pm - 91.1 FM in the NY/NJ metro area; at 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley, western NJ & NE PA; 91.9 in Rockland County & www.wfmu.org/michael
On Saturday's radio show I'm chatting with interesting human being David Lowery about his new lp,the 40th anniversary of Camper Van Beethoven's debut & his work with Cracker
11am-1pm 91.1 FM, 90.1 FM, 91.9 in & www.wfmu.org/michael
11am-1pm 91.1 FM, 90.1 FM, 91.9 in & www.wfmu.org/michael
April 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
On Saturday's radio show I'm chatting with interesting human being David Lowery about his new lp,the 40th anniversary of Camper Van Beethoven's debut & his work with Cracker
11am-1pm 91.1 FM, 90.1 FM, 91.9 in & www.wfmu.org/michael
11am-1pm 91.1 FM, 90.1 FM, 91.9 in & www.wfmu.org/michael
BIG NEWS - I've had had short story published in the spring 2025 edition of The First Line Literary Journal! https//www.thefirs...
March 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
BIG NEWS - I've had had short story published in the spring 2025 edition of The First Line Literary Journal! https//www.thefirs...
A bear wearing a WFMU T Shirt - by old friend Juniper - part of a set of 22 postcards that can be yours with a pledge to Saturday's show.
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm with my co-host Mr. Finewine!
pledge anytime at: wfmu.org/michael
Our fundraiser ends Sunday! Please help us reach our goal.
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm with my co-host Mr. Finewine!
pledge anytime at: wfmu.org/michael
Our fundraiser ends Sunday! Please help us reach our goal.
March 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A bear wearing a WFMU T Shirt - by old friend Juniper - part of a set of 22 postcards that can be yours with a pledge to Saturday's show.
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm with my co-host Mr. Finewine!
pledge anytime at: wfmu.org/michael
Our fundraiser ends Sunday! Please help us reach our goal.
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm with my co-host Mr. Finewine!
pledge anytime at: wfmu.org/michael
Our fundraiser ends Sunday! Please help us reach our goal.
A portrait of me by MY WIFE - part of a set of 22 Michael Shelley Show postcards that can be yours with a pledge of $75 to Saturday's radio show - you'll also get a sticker and the new WFMU T-shirt!
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm
wfmu.org/michael
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm
wfmu.org/michael
March 8, 2025 at 4:55 AM
A portrait of me by MY WIFE - part of a set of 22 Michael Shelley Show postcards that can be yours with a pledge of $75 to Saturday's radio show - you'll also get a sticker and the new WFMU T-shirt!
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm
wfmu.org/michael
Tune in Saturday 11am-1pm
wfmu.org/michael
WFMU's fundraiser starts Monday. Folks who pledge to my show will get this set of 22 spectacular postcards!
Pledge anytime at
www.wfmu.org/playlists/SH
Or pledge while I'll be live on the air March 8 & 15th - and I'll have great prizes to give away then as well!
@wfmu.bsky.social
Pledge anytime at
www.wfmu.org/playlists/SH
Or pledge while I'll be live on the air March 8 & 15th - and I'll have great prizes to give away then as well!
@wfmu.bsky.social
March 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
WFMU's fundraiser starts Monday. Folks who pledge to my show will get this set of 22 spectacular postcards!
Pledge anytime at
www.wfmu.org/playlists/SH
Or pledge while I'll be live on the air March 8 & 15th - and I'll have great prizes to give away then as well!
@wfmu.bsky.social
Pledge anytime at
www.wfmu.org/playlists/SH
Or pledge while I'll be live on the air March 8 & 15th - and I'll have great prizes to give away then as well!
@wfmu.bsky.social
▢ 4 cups flour
▢ 1 cup table salt
▢ 1.5 cups water
bake @ 225 for 80 - 100 minutes
▢ 1 cup table salt
▢ 1.5 cups water
bake @ 225 for 80 - 100 minutes
December 27, 2024 at 4:41 PM
▢ 4 cups flour
▢ 1 cup table salt
▢ 1.5 cups water
bake @ 225 for 80 - 100 minutes
▢ 1 cup table salt
▢ 1.5 cups water
bake @ 225 for 80 - 100 minutes
On Dec 7th my radio guest will be Andrew Reich, director of Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story
WFMU will be screening the film 12/22 - tickets here:
shorturl.at/nrJcZ
Info & dates for other screenings:
www.reddkrossfilm.com
Tune in Sat 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org/michael
@wfmu.bsky.social
WFMU will be screening the film 12/22 - tickets here:
shorturl.at/nrJcZ
Info & dates for other screenings:
www.reddkrossfilm.com
Tune in Sat 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org/michael
@wfmu.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM
On Dec 7th my radio guest will be Andrew Reich, director of Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story
WFMU will be screening the film 12/22 - tickets here:
shorturl.at/nrJcZ
Info & dates for other screenings:
www.reddkrossfilm.com
Tune in Sat 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org/michael
@wfmu.bsky.social
WFMU will be screening the film 12/22 - tickets here:
shorturl.at/nrJcZ
Info & dates for other screenings:
www.reddkrossfilm.com
Tune in Sat 11am-1pm www.wfmu.org/michael
@wfmu.bsky.social
On Saturday's radio show I'll be chatting with Melanie Vammen about her recent project, a zine called "Melanie And Kim Mondays" which documents the incredible friendship she shared with longtime bandmate Kim Shattuck, one of my all-time favorite songwriters. It's a beautiful, moving story.
November 15, 2024 at 5:13 PM
On Saturday's radio show I'll be chatting with Melanie Vammen about her recent project, a zine called "Melanie And Kim Mondays" which documents the incredible friendship she shared with longtime bandmate Kim Shattuck, one of my all-time favorite songwriters. It's a beautiful, moving story.