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It’s a good week to go to the movies. War for the Planet of the Apes topped the box office this weekend at over $55 over the weekend, knocking “Spider-Man: Homecoming” off the top spot. Dana finds comic relief and emotion in the otherwise intense storyline in this stunning CGI film. Dana gives War for the Planet of the Apes a…
In my new weekly podcast Off Air, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite finds in the music world from up-and-coming artists – and artists that may be a bit off your radar, but who I think you will love.
No issue too big, no issue too small. Afternoon drive host Mike “No Name” Nelson, Dwarves frontman Blag Dahlia, and actress/radio personality Dayna Keyes are the sounding board you need when you have a problem you just don’t know how to tackle. No Name has a B.S in Sociology from Santa Clara University. He has…
Mornings on KFOG crew Alicia and Arthur chat with Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon about the new romantic comedy The Big Sick.
Ok, it’s no secret that I love Jain. Her voice, her production, the visuals in her videos, I love it all! Full disclosure, I also maaaaay have a crush on her, which Alicia embarrassingly told her while I was talking to her after her KFOG Private Concert a couple of months back. Jain handled that curveball…
This week’s New Release Roundup features Alicia’s reviews of a couple of the big DVD releases, including The Zookeeper’s Wife and The Fate of the Furious. Arthur highlights a trio of new Netflix originals coming out July 14th: Friends From College staring Keegan-Michael Key, the controversial To The Bone, and the climate change documentary Chasing Coral.
Chef Ryan Scott rolled through Mornings on KFOG with another one of his recipes for Summer to share with Alicia and Arthur.This time Ryan brought along his Mango Shrimp Lettuce Cup recipe, as well as his usual helpful tricks for maximizing flavor. The recipe comes from his book One to Five and is full of tons…
Dana reviews Spider-Man: Homecoming, Sony’s first stab at an originally Marvel-owned franchise. We’re on our third Spider-Man film actor (played by Toby McGuire, Andrew Garfield, and now, Tom Holland) and sixth Spider-Man film in the last 15 years. Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man and Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan make appearances as well. Dana…
No Name and Doug go through the varied Outside Lands 2017 lineup. Doug shares the origin of the name “Outside Lands,” No Name shares his favorite Outside Lands legacies (hint: if you try it out, let us know how it goes), and the two share their favorite and least favorite acts.
No issue too big, no issue too small. Afternoon drive host Mike “No Name” Nelson, Dwarves frontman Blag Dahlia, and special guest and KGO-810 producer Heather are the sounding board you need when you have a problem you just don’t know how to tackle. No Name has a B.S. in Sociology from Santa Clara University.…
Chef Ryan Scott stopped by Mornings on KFOG to talk fashion trends, because when he’s not cooking a world class meal, he likes to keep up with the latest in the fashion world. The conversation quickly shifts as Alicia sounds off on some of the questionable clothing choices both Ryan and Arthur make on a…
Directed by Miami art collective Borscht, the video feels like a Wes Anderson film, full of offbeat characters, quirky camera work, and sexy aesthetics.
Gal Gadot, the star of the blockbuster Wonder Woman, has finally responded to the rumors that she only made $300k for the title role of a movie that is closing in on $1 billion in ticket sales. Find out what Gal had to say about her salary, as Alicia and Arthur from Mornings on KFOG…
Alicia and Arthur from Mornings on KFOG are back with another installment of the New Release Roundup, filtering through this weeks DVD and Netflix releases so you don’t have to. This week Alicia and Arthur s*** talk the hot garbage that was Power Rangers, Trainspotting 2, and the Dirty Dancing TV special, all while Alicia…
Like many, Arthur struggles to quell his cravings for late night snacks, so he had Dr. Priyanka Wali stop by Mornings on KFOG to explain what he should be doing to stop the unhealthy habbit. Listen in to learn tips that are easy to implement into your lifestlye.
The Big Bang Theory’s Johnny Galecki’s home burns down during a SoCal wildfire.
This music video builds the anticipation for the band’s upcoming album Wonderful, Wonderful, which has yet to receive a release date.
Dayna Keyes sits down with Zoe Lister-Jones: writer, director, and producer of the new film Band Aid about an unhappy couple that decides to use their relationship angst to start a band. Dayna chats with Zoe about her new film, her all-female production crew, and being in a band with Fred Armisen. Get in touch with Dayna…
Need some cool food ideas for the hot summer days ahead? Chef Ryan Scott’s California Chinese chicken salad is a perfect choice! Ryan stopped by Mornings on KFOG to share his recipe with Alicia and Arthur, as well as discuss the latest news about one of the biggest heath trends of the year: coconut oil.…
In the past few weeks I’ve seen several movies made by hyphenates. Not exactly hyphenates such as myself (though one also did have a hyphenated last name!), hyphenates who are redefining the process of filmmaking and distribution. A few weeks ago marked the release of Band Aid from Zoe Lister-Jones, who was the director-writer-producer-actor-singer-songwriter for…
Former finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Ian Bagg, stopped by Mornings on KFOG for a hilarious interview with Alicia and Arthur. The trio talked dogs, how to trick hotels when you damage their property, and Ian’s experience appearing on Arthur’s musical cooking show Mixing Masala. Listen in below for the full podcast. You can…
No Name, restaurateur Doug, Johnny and Brodie from Cathedrals break down the ransomware attack WannaCrypt, aka “WannaCry.” It’s one of the largest worms in the virus world that attacks Windows exclusively. Basically, it was a virus on your computer that would take your files hostage until you call the number on your screen and pay the…
As many in the Bay Area already know, Oakland has become a haven for foodies, and this week on KFOG Eats, Alicia and Arthur discover some of the hidden gems of Oakland’s KoNo (Korean Northgate) district with their trusty food guide Ellen Fort of Eater SF. Ellen starts with one of her personal favorites, Gogi Time,…
Dr. Wali is back with more health tips for you! With summer here and the temperatures rising, bright sun combined with exposed skin can be a recipe for disaster when it comes to raising your risk for skin cancer. Dr. Wali breaks down the risk factors and lets you know when it’s time to…
No issue too big, no issue too small. Afternoon drive host Mike “No Name” Nelson, Dwarves frontman Blag Dahlia, and special guest and KGO-810 producer Heather are the sounding board you need when you have a problem you just don’t know how to tackle. No Name has a B.S. in Sociology from Santa Clara University.…
Every band has to start somewhere. For drummer Grey Janowski and guitarist Caeser of Castro Valley’s garage band Standoff, it was performing “Back in Black” for their school talent show.
I didn’t go to Pixar’s Cars 3 expecting to see a story involving the challenges of breaking through the glass ceiling, dealing with race-ism (yes, car-related puns are hard to avoid with this movie) and the challenges of socio-economic divides. Yet these were all things the film very tactfully covered thanks to the introduction of Cruz…
Mornings On KFOG friend, Chef Ryan Scott, is back with another awesome recipe video just in time for Father’s Day! Ryan takes the mystery out of preserving and canning with a fun, unique recipe for bourbon pickled green beans. This simple how-to is a perfect last minute gift that the whole family can help with, and…
No issue too big, no issue too small. Afternoon drive host Mike “No Name” Nelson, Dwarves frontman Blag Dahlia, and special guest and KGO-810 producer Heather are the sounding board you need when you have a problem you just don’t know how to tackle. No Name has a B.S. in Sociology from Santa Clara University.…
On this week’s New Release Roundup Alicia highlights a couple of the big DVD releases, John Wick 2 and the Lego Batman movie, while Arthur covers the new Netflix original movie Shimmer Lake. Later Arthur takes a moment, per usual, to recap the latest happenings on his favorite show Twin Peaks, while both Alicia and…
Comedian Bert Kreischer, who you may know from The Travel Channel, his wildly successful podcast The Bercast, or as the inspiration for the movie Van Wilder, stopped by Mornings On KFOG before his performances this weekend at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco. Bert got into the nitty-gritty of the reoccurring issue he has with…
Call them a band, call them a collective, definitely call them “groovy.” With a rotating lineup of 80+ members, The Love Dimension might not seem like a typical band, whatever this vibey psychedelica-meets-90s-grunge band from the Bay Area is doing, it’s working. We met up with Jimmy L. Dias (guitar/vocals), Amy Jane Cronkleton (vocals), Celeste Obomsawin (vocals/percussion/flute),…
Are you ever safe from the things you post online? In this day in age…probably not. Whether it’s a photo you don’t want resurfacing, or something as harmless as your shopping preferences, marketers, potential employers, and virtually anyone is going to have access to your information. No Name and Doug discuss the state of privacy…
No issue too big, no issue too small. Afternoon drive host Mike “No Name” Nelson, Dwarves frontman Blag Dahlia, and special guest Heather are the sounding board you need when you have a problem you just don’t know how to tackle. No Name has a B.S in Sociology from Santa Clara University. He has devoted…
On this week’s New Release Roundup Alicia and Arthur debate whether “Beauty and the Beast” (coming to DVD 6/6) is an entertaining watch for a 30-something with no kids. Later, Alicia explains why too much humor in the Netflix series “Orange Is The New Black” made her stop watching after season 3, and Arthur makes…
I always resented Wonder Woman growing up. Not because there was anything inherently wrong with the character, but because she was one of the only notable superheroines. At Halloween, boys had a bevy of superhero costumes to choose from, but if I happened to want a female specific superhero I was left with just one…
No issue too big, no issue too small. Afternoon drive host Mike “No Name” Nelson and special guest Balrok Del Cavo are the sounding board you need when you have a problem you just don’t know how to tackle. No Name has a B.S in Sociology from Santa Clara University. He has devoted his life to…
Kathy Griffin is truly in hot water! As you’ve probably already heard, she decided to do a very risky photo shoot with photographer Tyler Shields, using a prop made to look like a bloody detached Trump head. The whole time I watched the video, I found myself waiting for the joke. I’ve been a fan of…
I’m a self-proclaimed scaredy cat, so generally, I try to avoid horror movies. Not because I don’t think they have merit, but because usually after seeing one I don’t sleep for weeks. I am also obsessed with sci-fi, so in spite of my aversion to horror, I find the Alien movies irresistible. The combination having…
Another week, another full slate of Netflix and DVD releases to get excited for for. With season 5 of House of Cards being released this week, Alicia dishes the details on the behind the scenes feuding between the stars of the show, Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey. Check out the trailer for proof they at…
No one’s expecting Arthur to receive any calls from hip-hop labels any time soon, but we’d be lying if he and Mike at BottleRock didn’t put on some entertaining performances when they decided to rap battle in the middle of the festival.
Comedian Brandon T. Jackson, who you may remember as Alpa Chino in Tropic Thunder, stopped by Mornings On KFOG to talk about his upcoming shows at the San Jose Improv. Brandon dishes the inside scoop on what it’s like to work with Robert Downey Jr., and also gets in to his theory on…
FiDi gay bar Ginger’s Trois is back after multiple reincarnations and one closing in 2009, when Rickhouse whiskey bar was opened in its place. The area below that bar will now house the much-missed San Francisco haunt. Curbed SF editor Brock Keeling called Ginger’s Trois “a watering hole of another era.” In an ode to…
The KFOG Morning Show crew wants to know which new song you want to hear more of – Listen and then vote below! Arthur’s: K.Flay – “High Enough” My pick this week is “High Enough”, the new single from the multi-talented K.Flay. K.Flay’s career has taken numerous twists and turns, which may explain why she is…
No issue too big, no issue too small. Afternoon drive host Mike “No Name” Nelson, Dwarves frontman Blag Dahlia, and actress/radio personality Dayna Keyes are the sounding board you need when you have a problem you just don’t know how to tackle. No Name has a B.S in Sociology from Santa Clara University. He has…
Alicia and Arthur are back bringing you the best of the best (and the worst of the worst) in DVD and Netflix releases for the week. This week highlights the movies: Logan, The Great Wall, Southpaw, Get Out, Pet Sematary (for some reason), something called Dog Rock, and much more!
No issue too big, no issue too small. Afternoon drive host Mike “No Name” Nelson, Dwarves frontman Blag Dahlia, and actress/radio personality Dayna Keyes are the sounding board you need when you have a problem you just don’t know how to tackle. No Name has a B.S in Sociology from Santa Clara University. He has devoted his life…
No issue too big, no issue too small. Afternoon drive host Mike “No Name” Nelson, Dwarves frontman Blag Dahlia, and actress/radio personality Dayna Keyes are the sounding board you need when you have a problem you just don’t know how to tackle. No Name has a B.S in Sociology from Santa Clara University. He has devoted his life…
It’d be easy to say Magic Giant is the fever-dreamed mix of Imagine Dragons, The Revivalists, The Lumineers, Of Monsters & Men, and Mumford & Sons. But the Los Angeles-based trio is an exuberant folktronica group hellbent on “inspiring mass dance-alongs” and stripping down fan’s inhibitions, putting them in a genre unto themselves. Welcoming “nature into the…
Celebrity Chef Ryan Scott dropped by Mornings On KFOG to give you a special egg recipe that you can prepare for Mother’s Day brunch. Ryan also gets the Mornings On KFOG crew to open up about their first experiences in the kitchen as kids cooking for their mothers. Check out more recipes and videos from…
Alicia and Arthur scoured the far reaches of the internet to find the best new DVD and Netflix releases to review for you, as they do every week. Only this week, everything sucked! But Arthur does take the opportunity to highlight the upcoming release of Twin Peaks on Showtime. He’s had love for the show since…
Saturday Night Live alum Horatio Sanz talks to the Mornings On KFOG crew about his new show on NBC from Executive Producer Tina Fey, Great News, which debuted last week. Horatio recounts the time his improv group performed a live sketch, gives up his secret to losing 100 lbs., and reveals what it’s like to…
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Alicia and Arthur from Mornings on KFOG are back again with another edition of the Release Roundup, highlighting the latest and greatest in DVD and Netflix releases. This week Arthur breaks down the new Netflix original documentary Casting JonBenet, which will examine the death of 6-year-old Colorado beauty pageant princess JonBenet as told by those involved in…
No issue too big, no issue too small.
This week marked a full year of Mohawk Movie reviews, and oh what a cinematic year it has been. It’s only fitting that the same studio that made the first film I reviewed for KFOG made this week’s film as well: Free Fire from English director Ben Wheatley. The film takes place in the 1970’s…
The KFOG Morning Show crew wants to know which new song you want to hear more of – Listen and then vote below! Welles – “Life Like Mine” Harry Styles “Sign of the Times” The xx – “I Dare You” Come back soon to participate in our next poll!
Cosplay, indie film, comic books, arcade games…welcome to The Nerd.
No issue too big, no issue too small.
Getting bored by the same old music? KFOG has you covered. Check out these trending tracks to add to your weekend playlist!
No Name and Doug discuss the origins of Coachella Music and Arts Festival, where music fans have been enjoying established and emerging artists alike since the 90s.
This singer-songwriter from Jackson, Tennessee shines with velvety fierce soul music.
Dr. Wali drops knowledge on the dangers of high fructose corn syrup, as well as the highly addictive substance we all know and love: sugar.
New Music @ 9 is weeknights from 9-10. Get to know the latest and greatest fresh off the playlist.
Pick your favorite new song and hear it on the radio!
The KFOG Morning Show crew wants to know which new song you want to hear more of – Listen and then vote below! Night Riots “Breaking Free” Father John Misty “Ballad for the Dying Man” Sjowgren – “Seventeen” This poll is now closed. Come back soon to participate in our next poll!
Soul-pop band Sweet Peaches wows No Name inside this Record Room concert.
Take advantage of all The Bay Area has to offer in art, film, comedy, music, and more this March.
Jordan Peele’s directorial debut Get Out is billed as a horror movie. What’s even scarier, however, is the mirror it holds up to the state of the world and how we still view race.
No need to dig up old records or recover lost CDs. No Name has this week’s music covered on Backseat B-Side to lighten up your heavy drives. In 1999, Stone Temple Pilots returned from a hiatus to release their album No.4 with the song “Sour Girl”. The band infused psychedelic rock with their original heavier sound. The late…
Everyone has a go-to playlist for every occasion. No Name delivers a new one each week of all-time faves, one-hit wonders, and almost-but-not-quite-forgotten tracks of yesterday. Bay Area trio Green Day released their sixth studio album Warning in 2000. Compared to their previous five albums, Warning had elements of punk along with pop, folk, and ska. Green Day turned…
Director Gore Verbinski is known for Pirates of the Caribbean, The Ring, and…Nathan Lane’s Mousehunt. He’s known for placing little value on an explained plotline, and it has worked for him in the past. With A Cure for Wellness, the result is a film that gives you the creeps but probably won’t stay with you for very…
Afternoon host No Name has more music tossed in the backseat of his car than most people have on their playlists. He’s resurrecting the unforgettable albums of the past to take you down to memory lane.
Artistic, honest, and controversial singer James Arthur was first known for his win on the ninth season of the UK’s The X Factor in 2012. His debut song, a cover of Shontelle’s “Impossible”, went #1 in 35 countries. His latest “Say You Won’t Let Go” is currently #1 in the UK and Australia and climbing Billboard’s…
Ultimately, this film shouldn’t have seen the light of day.
No Name invites The James Brothers band from San Leandro to One Bad Apple Record Store for a private concert.
KFOG takes a look at all the art, food, and culture happenings around The Bay for the month of February.
Dana reviews “Gold”…or far from it.
Dana reviews the third installment of the Triple X franchise, XXX: Return of Xander Cage with Vin Diesel, Toni Collette, and Ruby Rose. Tip: when you’re searching for the film online, make sure to add the whole movie name. Rating: 2.7/5 Mohawks Highlights: You don’t have to see the first two films to know what’s going. It’s a…
Meet the man behind the voice of Gene on Bob’s Burgers, writer-comedian Eugene Mirman.
Dana is looking at Ben Affleck’s 20’s-gangster film Live by Night…and she might be able to save you some money.
We’re breaking down all the chances there are this week to win!
Dana reviews the gross-out humor of “Why Him?” with James Franco and recommends you bring the tissues to “A Monster Calls”.
After an incredible year of unforgettable performances, we wanted to take a special look back at some of our favorite moments.
KFOG takes a look back at some of the greats we said goodbye to in 2016.
Dana is less than thrilled with a problematic plot twist.
Photo by: Mackenzie Stroh <div><div/> Resident medical expert Dr. Priyanka Wali stops by Mornings On KFOG to answer those uncomfortable questions you’re afraid to ask your own doctor. Dr. Wali is also a well-known stand up comedian in San Francisco, give her a follow on twitter @walipriyanka to catch one of her shows around town.
Old and new fans alike: you’ll want to see this one.
This week, Dana reviews the wild Office Christmas Party with Jason Bateman, plus, all the twists and turns in the political Miss Sloane.
This week, Dana takes a look at Natalie Portman’s honest portrayal of Jackie O, and also how Lion shoots for an Oscar nod. Spoiler alert: both of these films aim (and succeed) to bring on the tears.
Dana reviews J.K. Rowling’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and “Arrival”.
KFOG shares their Halloween Party music video picks for 2016.
This week, Dana Han-Klein reviews The Accountant starring Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick, plus Desierto with Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
Great news if you love Depeche Mode. They will be putting out a new record called Spirit in 2017 produced by James Ford who has worked with Florence and The Machine and Artic Monkeys. The band also is planning a full world tour. Plus a portion of the tour profits will go to the bands…
US Magazine recently sat down with Billie Joe Armstrong where he revealed that he sleeps with a t-shirt over his head every night and wears the same pair of pants everyday and other fun unkown personal facts. Wanna know what his favorite food is? or when he got arrested for public nudity? Find out here!
People cruising Geneva got to enjoy a free U2 soundcheck in preparation for the show tonight. There were also rumors circulating that band members were seen cruising the Serramonte Mall getting a preshow Orange Julius. Checkout the outdoor stage set up here!! And get show information here! Don’t forget tonights show benefits UCSF Benioff Childrens…
The latest IG awards are in and one of the top science research breakthroughs include the findings that rocks indeed have personalities! Another group of researchers found that if you have an itch on the left side of your body, you can look in the mirror and scratch that spot on the right side to…
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” beat out the latest MARK WAHLBERG movie “Deepwater Horizon”. “Miss Peregrine” took in $28.5 million in its opening weekend, while the Marky Mark disaster movie debuted with $20.6 million. The new comedy “Masterminds” only made it to 6th place, with $6.6 million. Here’s the Top 10 . . . 1. …
Pat Monahan of Train recently stopped by the KFOG Studio to hang with Mornings on KFOG to talk about Train’s new single and upcoming album. You can also listen to Train’s new single “Play That Song”, out now:
This is a bacon lover’s dream! Farmer Boys restaurant, primarily located in SoCal, is looking for one bacon fanatic to intern for them by spending the day chowing down on bacon cheeseburgers, Cobb salads topped with bacon and more to test each piece of bacon on the plate for flavor and thickness. This internship pays,…… Continue Reading
If you can’t wait to see Blink-182 at Outside Lands this Friday and you’re a big fan of Travis Barker, you may want to consider checking out this event. Barker will be DJ’ing an after-party at 1015 Folsom Street with Wax Motif. According to the event page, 1015 Folsom hosts “the wildest OSL After-Party each…… Continue Reading
After work, sometimes you wish you could just escape to a tropical island. Luckily, you can experience a little slice of paradise at some of the best tiki bars in the Bay. Here’s a list of our favorites: 1. Forbidden Island – Alameda Forbidden Island is on an actual island- Alameda! Check out this…… Continue Reading
It’s Monday. You need something fun to distract you from work. Recently, Twitter user Lewis Wake, synced the Hugh Grant dance scene from Love Actually with Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”. It actually matches pretty well: I have no friends so I like to take famous dance scenes from movies and put songs that are the…… Continue Reading
Apparently, Siri is a music critic. Or just has some really strong preferences when it comes to My Chemical Romance. A Reddit user recently had a burning question for Apple’s smart assistant, wondering which was the best album by the New Jersey rockers. You and Siri would get along great if you chose Three Cheers For Sweet…… Continue Reading
I… declare… TRIVIA!!! Time to test your Dunder Mifflin knowledge by attending The Office bar crawl/trivia night in Berkeley next month. The company behind this event, Trivia Crawl, made a splash in April with two previous The Office pub crawls in San Jose and San Francisco. It’s coming back to the Bay Saturday, September 7th and…… Continue Reading
Lollapalooza is happening this weekend in Chicago and fans were treated to a surprise yesterday (August 2) after Death Cab for Cutie brought out Chance the Rapper. The band and rapper collaborated recently on the track “Do You Remember” which appears on Chance’s new album The Big Day. Check out a clip from the performance…… Continue Reading
Halloween came early for passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight this past Wednesday. A bat was spotted flying through the cabin 30 minutes into a flight to Newark. Several passengers tweeted videos of the terrifying incident, with one person writing, “Me, twice a year: ‘I’ll never fly spirit again.’ Me, this morning, after deciding I’d…… Continue Reading
Comedian Ryan Hamilton stopped by for a chat before his show this weekend at Cobb’s Comedy Club and gave me just the pick me up I needed. Ryan and I get into his small town upbringing and how that lead him to comedy, the art of comedy and how hard it can be to work…… Continue Reading
It’s a dream come true for underwater fans! The Monterey Bay Aquarium is hosting its first-ever adults-only sleepover to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Bonus: it’s 80s themed! The event is called “Sweet Dreams Are Made of Seaweed” and will feature a dance party, tacos, photo booths, comedy, a sundae bar, and continental breakfast the next…… Continue Reading
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