Episodes

  • The Broken Cassette Player 148
    Mar 23 2026

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    We have attained episode 148 of our weekly since August 2023 podcast called The Broken Cassette Player, featuring 5 new songs always, as hosted by 20-year WBCN and 4 years through college radio, WERS, dj Shred in his spare moments. This week hear tunes by TOWA BIRD, ANGRY YOUNG MECHANIC, SAM FENDER featuring OLIVIA DEAN, MICHAEL MARCAGI and DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE. 20:09 of a 100% free listen, especially on YouTube, where we get our most play love.

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    20 mins
  • The Broken Cassette Player 147
    Mar 16 2026

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    The new episode of the weekly 5-song new music podcast, The Broken Cassette Player, hosted by 20-year WBCN dj Shred. This week we have 5 new tunes by AWOLNATION & MAKUA, SOCIAL DISTORTION, POST SEX NACHOS, SEXXY RED and BLEACHERS. 20:04 of a 100% free listen, especially on YouTube, where our most stats are showing up. some small thought, consideration is currently going on in our future we may need a bit of clarity to work with, but will look at branching out format out into something new and more pliable.

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    20 mins
  • The Broken Cassette Player 146
    Mar 10 2026

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    It is here for you to hear for yourself: episode #146 of The Broken Cassette Player podcast, as hosted on a weekly basis by 20-year WBCN dj Shred. We always play 5 new songs, sometimes by 5 new bands, but not always. This week we share some new tunes by favorites and newbies alike: Twenty-One Pilots, Cold War Kids, The Hellp, Shinedown and Mitski all have new music you should put an ear on. It's a 100% free listen on YouTube, 21:08 this week.

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    21 mins
  • The Broken Cassette Player 145
    Mar 4 2026

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    Here we go, up to episode 145 of our weekly 5-song new pop music podcast called The Broken Cassette Player, as hosted by former 20-year WBCN dj Shred. This week we have songs that we didn't quite get to when released, as sometimes get a lot of music that gets buried, but had a look back and wanted to play them for you: DEAD SUGAR, SUECO, ALOK, SURFACES and DAUGHTER all have tunes you should hear. 17:52 minutes of a 100% free listen on YouTube.

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    18 mins
  • The Broken Cassette Player 144
    Feb 24 2026

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    Episode 144 of the Broken Cassette Player podcast is right here, hosted by former 20-year WBCN dj Shred. 5 new songs for you to hear. This week, tunes by METRIC, BALU BRIGADA, KROOKED KINGS, CORAL MOONS and JESSIE WHITEHALLER. It's 100% a free listen, 19:14.

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    19 mins
  • The Broken Cassette Player 143
    Feb 17 2026

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    We have upped to episode 143 of our weekly podcast called The Broken Cassette Player, hosted by former 20-year WBCN dj Shred. We always have 5 new tunes for you to hear and this week it's: TWENTY-ONE PILOTS, CANNONS, THE LAST DINNER PARTY, SOFI TUKKER and OUT IN FRONT. It's a 100% free listen for 20:03.

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    20 mins
  • The Broken Cassette Player 142
    Feb 10 2026

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    The Broken Cassette Player podcast is up to episode #142 of our weekly journey to expose 5 new songs by sometimes bands you have heard of, other times have not, as presented by former WBCN dj Shred. Hopefully you enjoy this little encouragement to continue to listen to new things that come across your podspace. This week we have music by SPIRITUAL CRAMP, YOUNG THE GIANT, IVRI, HAYLEY WILLIAMS and JENNA RAINE in a concise 19:44 of playing time. We hope you enjoy. Please subscribe.

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    20 mins
  • The Broken Cassette Player 141
    Feb 3 2026

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    The Broken Cassette Player, episode 141 is live for you to hear. Former WBCN dj Shred plays 5 new songs for you to listen to each week and appreciate. This week we have music by BRIGITTE CALLS ME BABY, ANNA SMYRK, CASSANDRA COLEMAN, MAX ft. ANDY GRAMMER and VIOLET GROHL. Hopefully, you can leave your busy life for 18:27.

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    18 mins