This week, Destinies salutes the release of Kraven the Hunter and makes a final trip to the I-Con 31 Cabaret. Tune in Friday night as Peter Parker attends the funeral of his friend Ned Leeds, while Mary Jane Watson reflects on her relationship with Peter—and his confession that he is Spider-Man.

The Destinies Audiobook Sampler and Destinies Radio Theater join forces for part two of Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt, adapted by Graphic Audio from Neil Kleid's novelization.

Next, journey back to the Stony Brook Student Activities Center auditorium, where comedy rap artist Devo Spice delivers his songs "Half-Assed Rapper" and "Earworm" during the closing act of the I-Con 31 Cabaret.

Catch it all on Friday, December 13th, at 11:30 PM.

Hosted by Howard Margolin. Destinies—The Voice of Science Fiction.

Mark Mancina, the legendary composer behind the unforgettable music of Disney’s “Moana,” joins Tom Needham on the Sounds of Film Radio Show for an exclusive conversation about his illustrious career and his exciting new work for the highly anticipated “Moana 2.” Known for his groundbreaking contributions to film scores, Mancina has crafted the soundtracks to classics like “The Lion King,” “Speed,” and “Tarzan.” A Tony Award winner and celebrated collaborator with artists such as Elton John and Phil Collins, Mancina’s music has left an indelible mark on both cinema and Broadway.

In this episode, Mancina discusses his approach to composing music for “Moana 2,” diving into how he integrates Polynesian-inspired rhythms and melodies to create a vibrant and culturally rich soundscape. He shares behind-the-scenes insights into his collaborations with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the creative process of expanding Moana’s story through music. Fans can look forward to new songs that promise to capture the magic and emotion of the original, while exploring new themes of growth and discovery.

Don’t miss this engaging conversation on SOUNDS OF FILM, where Mancina also reflects on the evolution of his career, from working on high-octane action films to redefining animated musicals for a global audience. Tune in to hear an exclusive sneak peek into the world of “Moana 2” and the enduring legacy of Mark Mancina’s iconic music.

Tune into the Sounds of Film Radio Show on Thursdays on WUSB at 6 pm.

WUSB's Sunday Street Series presents a full band show with ‘Full Circle’ (Pete Mancini, Rich Lanahan, Gerry McKeveny, Mark Mancini, and Bill Herman) and special guests.

Sunday, December 15th, 5 P.M.

With their seminal 1968 ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’ album, The Byrds incorporated country sounds into their repertory, adding songs like ‘Drug Store Truck Drivin’ Man’ to the early Byrds classics like ‘Eight Miles High’ and ‘I’ll Feel A Whole Better’ and their versions of Dylan songs.

Advance sale* $21 at https://sundaystreet.org/ with tickets at the door for $25 (cash only)

*advance sale for each show includes a $ 1.00 service charge per ticket. Advance sale ends at midnight on the Friday before the show, unless sold out.

The Sunday Street Series is a not-for-profit collaboration with WUSB-FM, The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council, and The Long Island Museum. These concerts take place in The Gillespie Room at The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25 A, Stony Brook, New York

Tune in Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. as “Davie Jones Locker” host Steve Kreitzer interviews classical pianist Harriet Stubbs about the release of her new album, Living on Mars, produced by Mike Garson, a longtime band member for David Bowie.

The album features a repertoire ranging from Bach to Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and has reached nearly half a million streams.

Harriet began playing piano at the age of 3, and by 5, she earned a full scholarship to the prestigious Guildhall School of Music. She was voted one of Britain’s top three pianists by Julian Lloyd Webber on ITV’s Britain’s Brilliant Prodigies. Her debut album, Heaven and Hell: The Doors of Perception, was produced by multi-Grammy-winning producer Russ Titelman (known for working with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, and Cyndi Lauper, among others) and features a spoken-word performance by Marianne Faithfull.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Harriet gave 250 daily concerts in London’s West End and was awarded a British Empire Medal by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of her concert series and service to the country, as noted in the Queen’s 2022 Honours List.

This Saturday night at midnight (Sunday, 12:00 AM), Melting World brings you an extended journey through sound, celebrating the legendary Soft Machine. We’ll spin tracks from their 1973 classic Third, the electrifying Live in Switzerland (1974), and their 2023 release, Open Door.

During the Cosmic Hour, experience the full soundtrack to Riddles of the Sphinx, a rare gem composed by Soft Machine keyboardist Mike Ratledge.

We’ll also honor the memory of Pete Sinfield—acclaimed poet, songwriter, and co-founder of King Crimson—with a set from the band’s historic first U.S. tour, recorded live at San Francisco’s Fillmore West in 1969.

Don’t miss this five-hour odyssey of music and remembrance. Tune in this Sunday (Saturday night) from Midnight to 5 AM, only on WUSB 90.1 FM or stream online at wusb.fm.

From Howard Margolin: 

This week, Destinies celebrates the 65th anniversary of The Twilight Zone with a unique look at the series and its range of concepts.

Tune in Friday night at 11:15, as author and historian Arlen Schumer returns for his second live appearance to discuss his latest book The Five Themes of The Twilight Zone.

Learn how Rod Serling and his fellow writers, such as Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont, and George Clayton Johnson explored story ideas that challenged television audiences of the 1950s and '60s and still resonate today.
Which episodes fall into the categories that Arlen has chosen to explore: "Science and Superstition," "Suburban Nightmares," "A Question of Identity," "Obsolete Man," and "The Time Element?"

And, find out how you can keep WUSB from disappearing into "The Twilight Zone," and receive some Twilight Zone-related premiums for your pledge of support during this Fall Radiothon special.
Friday, November 29th, at 11:15 PM.

Hosted by Howard Margolin.

Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction

Menage a Trois sits down for a conversation with British indie legends and sudden internet darlings Bôa, where they talk about anime, inpromptu diamond heists and having to beg people to come to your live shows. And also, to a lesser extent, their lineage from 90s funk jam band to newly reformed reunion where they're now more popular than ever.

Catch it live at midnight on November 30th, or check it out on Spotify in the coming week (We promise this time!).

Special thanks to @characterofyours on Instagram for providing us with the poster!

From Howard Margolin:

This week, Destinies prepares for the upcoming release of Wicked, the movie.

Tune in Friday night, for part one of a two-part Destinies Musical Theater presentation, featuring act one of the original Broadway cast recording of Wicked, starring Kristen Chenowith and the Tony-Award Winning Idina Menzel.

You'll learn the secret origin of why the Wicked Witch of the West had green skin. You'll hear how Glinda and Elphaba first met, and took an instant dislike to each other. And, you'll find out about the conspiracy to keep the sentient animals of Oz from maintaining the power of speech.

And, listen for how you can choose from 316 different Destinies Exclusive Premiums for your pledge of support to WUSB during this Radiothon Special.

Friday, November 8th, at 11:30 PM.

Hosted by Howard Margolin.

Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction

Melting World continues its celebration of Phil Lesh, bassist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead. Join us for another marathon tribute featuring a Grateful Dead first set from New York’s Beacon Theater on June 14, 1976, a classic from the Fillmore West in November 1969 with Pigpen on lead vocals, and music from The Other Ones, Phil Lesh and Friends, as well as bands that were close to and inspired by the Grateful Dead.

Tune in this Saturday night at midnight (12:00 AM Sunday) on 90.1 FM or online at WUSB.FM as we journey to the outer edges of the musical spectrum.

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