The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn hosted by Ben Vaughn

334
Music #183Music Commentary #31

Ben Vaughn is a man of many moods -- and many hats. He produces and hosts The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn, a weekly, hour-long eclectic mix of music featuring rock, blues, jazz, folk, soul, rhythm and blues, country, bossa nova, movie soundtracks, easy listening and more, all peppered with his twisted musicological slant. His show is currently heard in seven markets and is proud to be part of the Z107.7 family, Sundays from 3 to 4 p.m. The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn is now podcasting courtesy of KCDZ 107.7 FM. Look for the Podcast online at www.z1077fm.com/podcasts/ or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Recent Episodes
Episodes loading...
Recent Reviews
  • RSGlush
    Love this program
    Eclectic, deep, entertaining and I pick up so many songs that I didn’t know about, even after 69 trips around the sun R g
  • BACK AGAIN
    Show should be part of the Smithsonian Musem
    Show should be part of the Smithsonian Musem Hi Ben, this is Kieth’s favorite father in law. Love you ear for stereophonic sound and history You just played my favorite Bob Dylan song.” If Dogs Run free” The first time I ever heard live on Radio anywhere. Here a segment idea of forgotten blast from the past. Car Wash. like Car Wash from the movie and Jim Croece’s “Car Wash Blues” The Springfield Pa Car Wash which is where he worked, while playing local coffee houses
  • jimmijimereeno
    Like it? I love it.
    Thanks for the always dreamy hang.
  • val the listener
    Like a mix tape from a friend you’re lucky likes you
    This guy knows his quality music, regardless of genre. Each show is an invitation to hang out. I can’t say why this hits me in the feels each time, but next time I’m in Joshua Tree, I’m buying Ben lunch.
  • lindaAndrews
    What a pleasant surprise
    Discovered Ben Vaughn this morning while exploring my new public radio station. I listened with delight to the wonderful combination of multiple genres woven beautifully into a stream of soulful tunes. I will be binge streaming this podcast for a long time. Thank you Ben bd all who make this possible.
  • Rimblyi
    Ben rules
    Ben is the best! Always learning something new. Respect to Waylon Merle and the kinks!!
  • Old and still blonde
    Makes me smile
    The selections always surprise and entertain. And I dare say educate and expand my appreciation of music I wouldn’t otherwise be exposed to.
  • wordsofwhit
    Organ Music
    Ben What? No 96 Tears? Steve Whitaker
  • Andonions
    Fav show on the radio
    I found this show by listening to XPN, which broadcasts out of Philadelphia. I love the eclectic nature of the music, of never knowing what I’m going to hear next— it’s thrilling, haha! This show has introduced me to so many wonderful, “lost” songs — and I can’t help but think what a shame that so much beautiful music isn’t playing on mainstream stations. But… thanks to this podcast, more people do have the opportunity to enjoy— so thank you!
  • hgfriivcf
    Parkton Maryland
    We listen weekly. It comes right after Weasel from Baltimore WTMD TOWSON 89.7. Both are excellent shows. We’re glad to find them. we have been listening to weasel for 40 years. Mike and Kathy Shetz in Baltimore.
  • North SD surf ghetto
    Love it!
    Nothing better to do on a Sunday afternoon in the moody Mojave desert than listen to the many moods of Ben Vaughn. If I miss a show, I can now listen to the podcast. Very cool!
  • Niclosi
    Many Moods It Is
    How apropos a name for Ben Vaughn’s weekly show. Music is a mood thing for me and depending on the mood depends on the genre. Ben provides the mood and the genre in a off beat but classic manner.
  • Civicsmith
    A mood ring for your ears
    Take a journey through the echoes of your mind, from coast to coast, rockin’, rollin’, rhythm and blues’n, swinging and swaying to the Many Moods in the Relay Shack, parts unknown, USA.
  • frannie pie
    The Best Radio Can Be
    Soulful, swinging, smart & weird. Grooving to stuff I’ve deeply loved and almost forgotten & other treasures I didn’t know existed but can’t believe I’ve lived without. It’s like going to a magical garage sale of music. Much thanks for a great show.
  • Davedavedave!
    A-one on the jukebox!!
    The very best music! It’s like he is composing the play list for me.
  • Phala Beach Girl
    Never old / Always Interesting
    The best music podcast I have listen to since podcasts have entered the scene.
  • Driveway Moment
    Fantastic show!
    Over the last many years, I have rarely failed to tune in to the WXPN broadcast 88.5 FM on Saturday nights. There is a library of his shows as Podcasts. So I can make any day feel like a Saturday by listening. All shows are a mix of genres, and you likely won’t know some of the artists but will get hooked on some of them new to you.
  • Heidi_456
    Just wow!
    I stumbled upon this program 3 weeks ago and absolutely love it. So much great music I never heard before from lots of different genres. Like the way radio used to be! Each week a new program is carefully cultivated around the theme of “feel good” music. A timely find during COVID lockdown. And that voice—just wow!
  • bif4
    Simply amazing
    How he manages to find so much lesser known and yet wonderful music from many periods is beyond me. A fabulous listen
  • feartheterrapin
    Bizarre, Eclectic, and Wonderful
    Ben curates such an odd and ear-wormy playlist that you can not help but love it.
  • Philapeter
    Walking into an unknown record shop with great music you’ve probably never heard, but in radio form
    The Many Moods is eclectic and fun and pretty weird. Ben curates the music superbly and presents song and band names with that rich radio announcer voice of his. Truly a gem of a show. Spread the word and share what you love.
  • RussC520
    Top notch!
    Most music podcasts contain very little actual “music”, but instead are just people talking about music. This one is different in that it actually plays lots of great songs. It consists of a great mix of eclectic and obscure music. Almost every song is one that I’ve never heard before, but they are almost always a great listen. Ben’s commentary is also well-informed and very interesting. He gives just enough info to get you interested in the music, but not so much that the show gets bogged down. This show always makes me realize how much great music is out there that most people never get a chance to hear. Thanks, Ben and keep up the good work.
  • sharonami
    This show is awesome
    If you like truly eclectic popular music from the 50s 60s 70s and 80s, this is the show for you! This guys library is amazing, I don’t know how he has room to fit it all! Ben Vaughn is an amusing host with interesting stories about almost every song. Such an enjoyable listen. Every week I eagerly look for the next many moods podcast.
  • Karl Supertramp
    Many Moods 4 Many Years
    I'm 18 years old and have grown up listening to Ben Vaughn's Many Moods every Saturday night on 88.5xpn. Hidden gems. Jerry Blavat is great too
  • Fat and Furious 65
    A real ear opener
    I’ve been listening since he began with WXPN and learn something new, as well as re-discover forgotten music, at every episode. Can’t recommend enough.
  • Mark Glemser
    The collection is amazing
    Ben Vaughn has a collection few can ever assemble. The variety never bores me and the deep origins of many songs is educational at minimum. Sooo happy I can now podcast the ‘moods’!
  • Trog Pint
    Many decades, many styles, many moods.
    I love that I can download this as a podcast and listen to it on my own schedule. Ben Vaughn's radio show is my favorite music podcast to listen to, and I look forward to listening every week.
  • jimmynock
    JimmyNock
    Ben Rocks!!! Makes my Saturday nights.
  • SteeleEmpire
    A must listen
    This is in my top 10 downloads! I love this show and never miss one! It scratches my eclectic music tastes and opens my eyes to genres I've never heard of. Do yourself a favor and subscribe today!
  • Josh in Philadelphia
    Best Radio
    Ben has the best radio show on the dial. I look forward to that single hour each week with him playing things I love, things I've never heard and blending it together making it all somehow familiar. Great job!
  • smiller807
    Always Intersting:
    I have been playing the podcasts during our weekly poker game. It took a while but I think I have converted everyone. We are all in our sixties and spend time between hands guessing who the artist is. We all admit that some songs are locked in our conciousness from forty years ago and this is bringing them back. Thanks for all the work.
  • Jukebox John
    A National Treasure
    What radio should be like.
  • gfsagfddsf
    Amazing
    This podcast gets me through just about anything. Ben Vaughn is the most talented radio DJ I have ever heard and a true gift to the people of Palm Springs!
  • rexlibris
    Stand by for Fun and Adventure!
    What a great show, gotta have it, can't be without it! The content is unbelievably good, you'd better believe it! Yo, check it - I'm about to. Stand by for Fun and Adventure! It's "The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn". Ahh, Solid Gold....
  • willym62
    My gal used to think I was crazy
    My gal thought I was nuts to like music so much till we both listened to a Ben Vaughn show, Now she gets it!
  • Biaviian
    Great Music Shared by a Cool Host!
    I've been listening to the show on WXPN for about a year and I love it! It's a wonderful mix of music from the collection of a fun host and cool musician. The podcast lets me take it on the road and at work - the two places I need good music the most. give this show a listen!
  • kenren10
    my favorite hour of the week
    I've always considered my musical tastes eclectic (and eccentric) but Ben never fails to play me something I never knew before. My (older) GF has even been converted (though she's not wild about punk, I just turn it down a bit for 2 minutes). I always had great respect for Ben as a musician and songwriter but I never knew how deep and wide his passion runs. Keep it up, I love it.
  • Amnagel
    Ben Vaughn Rocks!
    Love your show Ben. It's Philly 70's am radio all over again! I would so leave my husband in a heartbeat for you and your music collection!
  • Tiberius Breesius
    Awesome show
    Thanks for the podcast Ben. Love the show but now I can catch it at any hour of the day. Your music selections have helped pull me through some tough shifts. Keep em coming and have a good tour this summer.
Similar Podcasts
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork on this page are property of the podcast owner, and not endorsed by UP.audio.