Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Kids!Anna Reed • Apr 29, 2016We are charmed by a story we read today about a little trouble-maker who caused mayhem during Take Your Child To Work Day at NPR. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that reference kids?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: I would text 4 U Apr 28, 2016This morning we played Sinead O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U", originally written and performed by Prince, and it got us thinking about Prince's signature "text speak". So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature lyrics that use "text speak"?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Prince tributes and coversAnna Reed • Apr 27, 2016So many incredible performers have been coming out of the woodwork with Prince tributes, and it's reminding us of some of our favorite covers from the past too. So for today's Coffee Break, what Prince tributes and covers do you want to hear?
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: More PurpleJill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 26, 2016Two weeks ago, Sarah, a listener in Chicago, suggested a coffee break about purple. Now, purple has taken on even more significance. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have shades of purple in the title? Send us your requests.
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Philly SoulJill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 25, 2016For today's Coffee Break, let's pay tribute to Billy Paul and his legacy by featuring the sounds of Philly soul. What songs do you want to hear by Philadelphia artists, past and present, who reflect the soulful sounds of the City of Brotherly Love? Send us your requests.
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: the self-references of PrinceJill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 22, 2016For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear in which Prince makes reference to himself or to other people, places and things in his life? Send us your requests.
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: HorsesJill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 21, 2016The Minnesota Horse Expo takes place at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this weekend. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention or refer to a horse or horses? Send us your requests.
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Tea and Herbal RemediesJill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 20, 2016There has been a lot of talk about substances like green tea and various herbs and their health benefits. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear refer to tea, herbs or herbal medicine? Send us your requests.
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Sweets and TreatsJill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 19, 2016Following news the Ben & Jerry's co-founders were arrested in a political demonstration (they were released shortly thereafter), we're wondering what songs do you want to hear that mention ice cream, tasty confections or other sweet treats?
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Boat SongsJill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 18, 2016Following a ship-naming contest for Britain's Natural Environment Research Council that saw 'Boaty McBoatface' float to the top, we're wondering what songs you'd like to hear that reference boats or ships. Send us your requests.