Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, July 25, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

• This features my conversation with Chris Flynn on the Horace Mann project -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/07/actor-chris-could-use-your-help-in-this.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, July 24, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment reveals the August event highlights for the Senior Center in conversation with Ariel Doggett https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/07/ariel-previews-august-activity.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

This week the Turntable Show features the Doobie Brothers "The Captain and Me" Album Hour and studio and live signature hits from the Doobie's and Michael McDonald on the Vibe Playlist Hour.  

The Captain and Me is the third studio album released on March 2, 1973.  It includes massive hits: "Long Train Runnin'", "China Grove" and "Without You". 

Listen to The Vibe and Pauly G share a wicked cool two hour album experience.

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, July 18, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

• This features the audio from the introductory presentation on Art Pharmacy in March 2025 ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/use-of-opioid-settlement-funds-to-bring.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, July 17, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment repeats the conversation with FHS student Tuhina Pal and the book of poetry she wrote on her path to recovery https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/tuhina-pal-talks-about-her-book-they.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

This week the Turntable Show airs the Eric Clapton "Slowhand" Album Hour and the Clapton Vibe Playlist Hour.  “Slowhand” was released on November  25, 1977 and was hugely successful commercially, reaching #2 on the Billboard 200 and going multi-platinum.  It established Clapton as a solo artist who could balance artistic integrity with massive commercial appeal.  

The album includes big hits:  “Lay Down Sally”;   “Wonderful Tonight”;  and “Cocaine”.  Over his career, Clapton has reportedly sold 280 million records worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling music artists in history.   

The Playlist Hour includes special live cuts and studio hits across Clapton's Blindfaith, Derek and the Dominos,  and solo recordings.  Enjoy listening to the music from one of the world's most influential rock n blues guitarists of all time.  

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, June 27, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

• This features my conversation with Chasity & Ariel as we talk about event highlights for July at the Franklin Senior Center ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/get-inside-scoop-from-chasity-ariel-on.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

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Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, June 26, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment repeats my conversation with Camille Bernstein on poetry and her special project conducted during April poetry month -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/04/camille-and-steve-talk-about-poetry-and.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

This week listen to the Turntable Show hosts, The Vibe and Pauly G features the Eagles "One Of These Nights" album and Vibe Eagles Playlist.  "One Of These Nights" released June 10, 1975, soared to the Eagles' first number one album on the Billboard LP chart and includes wicked popular hits including:  "One of These Nights", "Lyin' Eyes" and "Take It to the Limit".  

The Playlist airs studio and live cuts from:  Desperado, The Long Run, Eagles Live, On The Border, Hell Freezes Over, So What - Joe Walsh, and Above the Clouds - Glen Frey.  Enjoy!"

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

• This features my Town Council Quarterbacking with Chair Tom Mercer -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/tom-i-recap-town-council-mtg-of-june-18.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi uncork a captivating conversation with Nick Gardner, owner of Liberty Cellars ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/a-toast-to-liberty-with-nick-gardner-of.html

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin Matters Weekly Outlook 6/23/25 and Lookback 6/16 to 6/22/25 (audio)

• Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & Franklin Public Radio with the outlook for the week of June 23 thru June 29, 2025 -> https://youtu.be/5uXypnwfh4I

• Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & Franklin Public Radio looking back at the week that was June 16 thru June 22, 2025 -> https://youtu.be/WvrmgiLLKXs

FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback - 2 quick summaries (video)

The outlook for the week ahead -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a8q0-3EpqI

Lacking back at the week that was ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-QF_Mm-3CI

You can subscribe for the once a week email that comes out on Sunday morning

https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/p/subscribe-for-email.html

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

• This featues our Town Clerk Nancy Danello with updates in advance of the Special Election June 3, 2024 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/town-clerk-nancy-danello-provides.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you and talk about wine "Beyond the Bottle" https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

 

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, April 17, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment features my discussion with the organizers of the 3rd Annual Pen to Picture event coming to the Library May 10, 2025  ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/04/have-you-heard-about-3rd-annual-pen-to.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

The Turntable Show features David Bowie's most successful album, "Let's Dance", released on April 14, 1983.  We also have a special Guest DJ, Taylor Tremblay, our wfpr.fm Sound Engineer, will join Pauly G and The Vibe to DJ the Bowie Playlist Hour.  We spin on the turntable many popular Bowie hits including special live recordings from a Glastonbury concert.  

Enjoy the magic of David Bowie!

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

(L-R) Pauly G, Taylor, and The Vibe

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf