WMUL-FM Music Director John Boggess and Karen Combs of the Huntington Blues Society sit down and discuss the 25th Anniversary of the Homecoming of Diamond Teeth Mary Music Festival and Medicine Show in Huntington, West Virginia. The program features live music from the Kitchen Sink-O-Paters, The Huntington Blues Society All Star Jam Band, Liz Pennock and Dr Blues, Corduroy Brown and 4YLP.  

Blues in the Jewel City - Diamond Teeth Mary

Alligator Jackson and DJ Drivin' Duncan are getting funky as they get hyped up for FunktaFest. The groove takes over as they discuss funky music and the various artists who performed at the 2025 FunktaFest. This week's show featured music from: Sneezy, Massing, Buni Muni, Jeremy Short, Joslyn and the Sweet Compressions, and Funkle Sam's own band The M.F.B!

Rocking the Herd Play that Funky Music Gator

Rollin with the Oldies with DJ Benderson (10-8-25)

Alligator Jackson and DJ Drivin' Duncan are still feeling the party spirit after FunktaFest, and are looking for more fun things to do in the Huntington area. After coming across The Captain, the duo discusses club culture in the area and listen to music perfect for clubbing atmosphere. Featured artists include Flo Rida, Nelly, Coolio, and MF Doom. For the Local block, Gator and Duncan revisit local artists previously featured on Rocking the Herd: Funkle Sam and the M.F.B, Icezaya and Fat Shane, and Mr. Awful.

Rocking the Herd Club Gator

It's Homecoming Week at Marshall, and the theme for this year is Wheel of Thunder. Alligator Jackson and DJ Drivin' Duncan are pumped and ready to enjoy the Homecoming activities when suddenly Gator accidentally summons a storm that begins to flood the studio. Gator and Duncan discuss their memories of previous Homecomings and how excited they are for the 2025 Grand Marshal Jim Thornton who happens to be a WMUL alumni. While their isn't a local section for this show, Gator pays tribute to his distant cousin Scott Weiland by playing music from Stone Temple Pilots and Art of Anarchy,

Rocking the Herd A Thunderous Homecoming

Alligator Jackson is getting ready for Halloween, when DJ Drivin' Duncan says he's going trick or treating instead. DJ Drivin' Duncan goes trick or treating with Mothman, and leaves Gator to host the show with the buggy M.A.R.C.O AI. Featuring cover music by Mose Gigantus, a tribute to Daft Punk, and some Halloween music at the end.

Rocking the Herd Night of the Artificial DJ

List Life Halloween Edition

WBB MU vs Buffalo (Connor Brown-PxP, Anthony Doria-C, Rhys Owens-P)

WMUL is celebrating it's 64th Birthday, and Alligator Jackson and DJ Drivin' Duncan are here to host the party of a lifetime. Stratty and Mr. Awful join to talk about their time as WMUL DJs, and Duncan meets with WMUL's Sports Director Ben Anderson, Promotions Director (and former Rocking the Herd Co-host) Peyton Cisco, and Music Librarian Nick Righter to hear about their time currently at WMUL. It's all local music as Stratty finally gets to feature his music, and Mr. Awful provides Duncan with a new song to play, and DJ Benderson really wanted to hear Kool and the Gang all on this Birthday Party episode of Rocking the Herd

Rocking the Herd Rocking the Birthday Bash

Join Festive DJ Jake, the WMUL Traffic Director, as he shares the first Holiday Hour of 2025!

Holiday Hour 11-6-25

75 Package (11-8-25) (Connor Brown)

Rollin with the Oldies with DJ Benderson (11-5-25)

Alligator Jackson and DJ Drivin Duncan honor the late Ace Frehly and the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne. The duo reflects on the stars' careers. There's also a tribute to the 75 victims of the 1970 Marshall Plane Crash as well as the other celebrities who have died in 2025. The show features songs by Ace, Ozzy, and the bands ACDC and Black Sabbath.

Rocking the Herd The Memorial Show

Rollin with the Oldies with DJ Benderson (11-12-25)

This edition of Holiday Hour shows music from Tchaikovsky to Tom Petty, Thurl Ravenscroft, Tony Bennett, and more. It also includes a song tribute to the 55th anniversary of the Marshall Plane Crash.

Holiday Hour (11-13-25)

Enjoy this edition of Holiday Hour featuring hits from Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, and more! Plus, a teaser to an upcoming Christmas special on WMUL.

This edition is also reaired on 11/27/25 which is Thanksgiving 2025.

Holiday Hour 11-19-25

Rollin with the Oldies Thanksgiving

Alligator Jackson and DJ Drivin' Duncan are getting ready for the Thanksgiving feast, when Duncan forgets the turkey. Gator solves the problem by bringing on Sasha Colette of Sasha Colette and the Magnolias to share her music and her own Thanksgiving traditions. Duncan also meets up with three members of WMUL's staff to learn about their own traditions. This, more local music, and even the history of the first Thanksgiving, all on Rocking the Herd's Thanksgiving Special.

Rocking the Herd Gator's Turkey Dinner Dream

The Groovy Grave Creeper digs up the ghouliest hits from the grave to get your freakbeat on. This episode features songs like Monster Mash by Bobby "Borris" Pickett, Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC, Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf, and more. Plus, fun additions of old-timey commercials, movie trailers, and fan messages. We'll leave the gates open so you can slither in!

Cemetery Gogo - Episode 2

The Groovy Grave Creeper digs up the ghouliest hits from the grave to get your freakbeat on. This episode features songs like Calling Dr. Love by Kiss, Ace of Spades by Mötorhead, Thunderstruck by AC/DC, and more. Plus, fun additions of old-timey commercials, movie trailers, and fan messages. We'll leave the gates open so you can slither in!

Cemetery Gogo - Episode 6

Join your Festive DJ with a variety of hits from the classics with Perry Como and Johnny Mathis to a Classroom Concert recording with Stephen Arthur. 

Holiday Hour (12-4-25)

DJ Drivin Duncan is celebrating the Holidays with longtime Rocking the Herd guest co-host Mr. Awful and WMUL's Traffic Director aka DJ Festive Jake. Gator's gone missing after his Thanksgiving binge. While Duncan is discussing Holiday traditions at the station, Gator is stuck in a barren frozen landscape. With music from Paul McCartney, Alvin and the Chipmunks, 38 Special, Slade, and a performance from local artist Sasha Colette. Rocking the Herd ends the first semester of the revival in the most festive way possible.

Rocking the Herd Rocking the Halls

It's time for the last Holiday Hour of 2025 with Festive DJ Jake! Listen to Christmas hits from the Carpenters, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, Nat King Cole, and more!

Holiday Hour 12-11-25

MBB MU vs WKU (12-10-25) (Ben Anderson-PxP, Rhys Owens-C, Owen James-P)

WBB MU vs Davis & Elkins (12-11-25) (Ethan Patrick, Connor Brown - PXP, C, Morgan Watson-P)

MBB MU vs Wright State (12-13-25) (Rhys Owens-PxP, Ben Anderson-C, Owen James-P)

Rollin with the Oldies with DJ Benderson (12-17-25)

DJ Drivin Duncan looks back on the episodes since Rocking the Herd's revival. Duncan looks back on all the episodes and adventures with Gator. To celebrate all the episodes, music from every local artist interviewed on Rocking the Herd is featured, including: Icezaya and Fat Shane, Corduroy Brown, Mr. Awful, Stratty, Sasha Colette, and Nobody's Fool. To fill time, there's also a Daft Punk song from the Halloween Show and a song from Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies. Celebrate the new year with Rocking the Herd's New Years Special

Rocking the Herd The Year Chomps On

WBB MU vs App State (12-17-25) (Connor Brown-PxP, Owen James-C, Ethan Patrick-P)

WBB MU vs JMU (12-20-25) (Ethan Patrick-PxP, Victoria Lavonne Wilburn-C, Connor Brown-P)

Rollin with the Oldies with DJ Benderson (12-24-25)

MBB MU vs WVU Tech (12-23-25) (Ben Anderson-PxP, Johnathan Edwards-C, Rhys Owens-C)

MBB MU vs Georgia State (12-31-25) (John Boggess-PxP, Ben Anderson-C, Owen James-P)

Tyler Childers joins Nathan Thomas in the WMUL studios for a chat regarding Tyler's year so far, his plans for the rest of it, and his appearance on NPR's Mountain Stage. Tyler performs "Lady Mae," "Country Squire," and "Rocks & Relics."

Rocks And Relics (Tyler Childers)

Country Squire (Tyler Childers)

Lady May (Tyler Childers)

Tyler Childers Interview + Performance Full

Recorded by Nathan Thomas in the WMUL studio.

Red Eyes (John R. Miller)

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