Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, April 9, 2026

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 covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events  (Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)

• This hour features a new Producers Series episode with Vibe, David Butler  ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/producers-series-talking-with-vibe.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 Album Hour features "Closer to Home" by Grand Funk Railroad (GFR) released June 15 1970.   "Closer to Home" is the third studio album by GFR.  
• The Vibe Playlist Hour features Live GFR songs from the Bosnia live concert recording.  The concert was a benefit performance for the nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was recorded live 20 April 1997 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan including guest performers Peter Frampton, Alto Reed, Paul Shaffer, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.  Turn it up and feel Grand Funk!

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, April 3, 2026

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 hour features a new Producers Series episode with Vibe, David Butler  ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/producers-series-talking-with-vibe.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  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

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 

Producers Series: Talking with Vibe about music, public radio, and podcasting (audio)

FM #1700 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1700 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with David Butler, also known as “Vibe”. Vibe started with one show, Turntables (The Turntable Show), in conjunction with Pauly G, and now does a separate (podcast) show called “The Vibe”. You can listen to both at wfpr.fm or on Soundcloud. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

 

We talk about 

• Creation of The Vibe experience

• The fun place to explore and learn at Franklin Public Radio

• Show development, how they come to be

• If you have an interest reach out

If you are interested in doing a project in video or audio, contact the studio with your idea. Info@Franklin.tv or info@wfpr.fm 

The recording runs about 40 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Vibe.

Audio link -  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1700-producer-series-the-vibe-03-12-26/

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Franklin Public Radio - https://wfpr.fm/ 

Franklin TV webpage - https://franklin.tv/ 

You can listen to one or more of The Vibe’s shows on Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.com/wfpr/sets/the-vibe

You can listen to The Turntable show on Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.com/wfpr/sets/the-turntable-show 

My intro to Rhiannon Giddens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbeekjZP-CI 

The mash up of Blackbird and Little Blue “Blackbird Blue”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-LVkm6g4gA 

Jacob Collier’s “Little Blue” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2zLSkhANSY

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

In this Producer Series episode, Meredith talks about storytelling & community (audio)

FM #1324 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1324 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Meredith Robinson. Meredith is a videographer and video editor for Franklin TV. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

 

We talk about 

• Her short story how she got to this role

• Meredith likes storytelling and community events

If you are interested in doing a project in video or audio, contact the studio with your idea. Info@Franklin.tv or info@wfpr.fm 

The recording runs about 20 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Meredith. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1324-producer-series-meredith-robinson-05-23-24/

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Franklin TV webpage -> https://franklin.tv/ 

Meredith did the recording and editing for the Senior Center Writer’s Group Book Release 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDFSNn55kYg

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

In this Producer Series episode, Meredith talks about storytelling & community (audio)

Chris Flynn talks about video production sharing studio insights in this episode of our Producers Series (audio)

 FM #1257 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1257 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Chris Flynn. Chris is a videographer and currently the Studio Manager for Franklin TV. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

 

We talk about 

• Video editing tools, studio process, scheduling, etc.

• Nonprofit operation and special effects, enhancing creativity

• “Legend of Maul” one of his video projects  

• COVID allowed the introduction of ‘live sports’ and the ‘studio in a box’

• Multiple instances of live broadcast can happen with 3 YouTube channels; All Access, Education/Sports, and Government channels

• MIAA relationship developing show content, including playoff bracket release

• Broadcast of Thanksgiving football game from Fenway Park

• Scheduling studio space, community meetings, and coordination with outdoor sports (weather dependent) 

• Community meeting room getting busier with more regular us by local groups

• If interested in video production, share what you have produced, to further the conversation

• If interested in being part of your own show, we do have a fully functioning kitchen that works well for a cooking show

• Record some number of shows on a given day, edit, and broadcast over a 2-week time slot

• And last but not least, Chris’ backstory on how he got involved

If you are interested in doing a project in video or audio, contact the studio with your idea. Info@Franklin.tv

The recording runs about 53 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Chris. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1257-producer-series-chris-flynn-05-16-24/

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Franklin TV webpage -> https://franklin.tv/ 

FHS football vs. King Philip at Fenway Park Nov 2023 -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6NKgArCIwM 

MIAA playlist of shows -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbAODFjFPJ0zPcUN8EMTdBSUmfubROGsw 

Chris did the video for Jamie Barrett’s "The City Known As The Town Of Franklin" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBV8PWayZlo 

Franklin TV programming guide for Oct 11, 2020 touting the live broadcast efforts for school sports -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/10/franklin-tv-live-sports-events-part-2.html

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/   or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Director Chris Flynn, hanging in there in the early days of live broadcasts during COVD