Radio-Creating Connection through the Airwaves

Upon moving to beautiful Sonoma County in 2023, Del took a hiatus from having a regular radio show for a little over a year, but continued to moonlight at KOWS-LP. Del returned to the airwaves on KRCB FM as part of the Outbeat Radio Collective called TransForum, with a quarterly show that airs on the 5th Sundays of the month, beginning with a Transgender Day of Visibility show that aired March 30, 2025. Del has plans to bring back the MxTape sessions in Sonoma County in the near future. Until then, all shows will be posted here.

TransForum on KRCB 104.9 FM

TransForum is a public affairs show on the issues affecting the Transgender and Gender Diverse community through interviews and round table sessions, using occasional music or spoken word pieces by members of the community to highlight the issues being discussed. TransForum is part of the OutBeat Radio Collective on KRCB and airs quarterly on the fifth Sunday of the month at 8PM on KRCB 104.9 FM

2025 TransForum ShowsThese are the Podcast versions of the shows aired with recorded music removed in compliance with industry standards.

Transgender Day of Visibility. Interviews with Ryan Cassata and Eli Conely- 3/30/2025

Transgender Day of Visibility with Ryan Cassata and Eli Conely

Creating Joy, Sustaining Faith, and Pride in the Trans Community. Interviews with Dr. Malakai Cote and Rev. Rafe Ellis- 6/29/2025

Creating Joy, Sustaining Faith, and Pride in the Trans Community with Dr. Malakai Cote and Rev. Rafe Ellis

The Power of Spoken Word: Storytelling through Poetry and Comedy in the Trans Community. Interviews with comedians Auntie Vice and Temple the Bard, and poetry by the late Andrea Gibson, – 8/31/25

The Power of Spoken Word: Storytelling through Poetry and Comedy in the Trans Community. Interviews with comedians Auntie Vice and Temple the Bard, and poetry by the late Andrea Gibson

Holding Space through Community Care for Transgender Day of Remembrance with Dr. Malakai Cote-11/30/25

Holding Space through Community Care for Transgender Day of Remembrance with Dr. Malakai Cote

KVMR- The early years, 2011-2023

Del at the MicThe Mx.Tape Sessions, previously named Ineffable,  was an eclectic music and spoken word show on KVMR (89.5fm in Nevada City, California), featured every other Saturday Night from 10pm-Midnight, PST, and upgraded to hosting the KVMR Friday Morning Show from 7-10 am on alternate weeks before Del’s final show in Nov 2023.  The Mx.Tape Sessions featured conscious, heartwarming, fun, and sometimes crazy music and spoken word from all genres as well as interviews.  See below for more info.  

Del moved to the North Bay area in Dec 2023, and has moonlighted as a sub for Laura’s Living Room at KOWS-LP since 2016.  

Listen to KVMR Live

If you miss the show, don’t worry… you can listen to it on our archives at KVMR Archive for up to two weeks after each show.

Find playlists for Mx.Tape Sessions here:  Mx.Tape Sessions Playlists

2023 Friday Morning Show Specials

  • Queer Roots Pride Special- 6/23/23
  • Labor Day Special- 9/1/23
  • Final KVMR show- 11/10/23

2022 Interviews and Highlights

  • Dr King’s Legacy edition- 1/29/22
  • Black Lives Still Matter edition- 2/26/22
  • Transgender Day of Visibility Special- 3/26/22

2021 Interviews and Highlights

  • Show Name Change Daytime Special- 2/9/21
  • Black Lives Matter Edition- 2/27/21
  • Self Worth and Liberation edition- 3/13/21
  • Transgender Day of Visibility Music Special- 3/27/21
  • Changemakers edition- 4/10/21
  • National Poetry Month Poet Laureate Roundtable- 4/24/21
  • Pride Pioneers Special- 6/5/21
  • Pride 2021 Special- 6/19/21
  • Transgender Day of Remembrance Special- 11/20/21
  • Resilience edition- 12/4/21

2020 Interviews and Highlights

  • Transgender Day of Remembrance Music Special- 11/21/20
  • Labor Day Music Special- 9/7/20
  • Pride Special Music Special- 6/20/20
  • Black Lives Matter Music Special- 6/6/20
  • Transgender Day of Visibility Music Special with special guest in studio KC Shane- 3/28/20
  • Love Eternal Interview and Live Performance in studio- 2/1/20

2019 Interviews and Highlights:

  • Crys Matthews House Concert & Live Broadcast in KVMR Community Room- 2/17/19
  • Transgender Day of Visibility Music Special- 3/30/19
  • 2019’s Poetry Special- featured Poet Laureates Indigo Moore, Kim Shuck, James Lee Jobe, Molly Fisk, and Michael Gorman.  Also featuring area favorites Maxima Khan, Margo Stebbing, Bill Gainer, Kirsten Casey, Lorraine Webb, Robert Lee Haycock, and Ana Sagebiel on 4/12/19
  • LGBTQ+ Pride Music Special- 6/8/19
  • Producer & Live Broadcast of 50th Anniversary Woodstock Reimagined Benefit Concert for KVMR- 7/20/19
  • Dirty Cello House Concert in KVMR Community Room- 12/15/19

2018 Interviews and Highlights:

  • Lauren Mayer Comedy- Interview 1/23/18
  • Andru DuFeye, Sacramento Poet Laureate Interview- 4/23/18
  • KVMR/KOWS Poetry Special with local and regional poets Bill Gainer, Lorraine Webb, Andru Defeye, Kirsten Casey, Shawn Oddysey, Roo Cantada, Robert Lee Haycock, Michele Linfante, Uncle Dave Barsky, Kym Trippsmith, Eileen Hale, and Senna Fleming, aired live on KVMR and KOWS-LP on 4/29/18
  • Membership Drive Poetry Special featuring the poetry of Gary Snyder and Will Staple and various recorded artists, aired 5/9/18.
  • Pride Show- Queer Elders- 6/18/25
  • Pride Show- New Artists- 6/25/18
  • Producer & Live Broadcast of KVMR’s 40th Birthday Celebration Concert on 7/21/18

2017 Interviews and Highlights:

  • Cultivating Peace: Discussion with Frank McClain 1/4/17
  • The Union- Prospector On Air feature article 4/27/17
  • Pirate Radio Interview with Arnold Levine, aired 5/10/17
  • Pride Music Special- 7/21/17
  • Producer 50th Anniversary Summer of Love Benefit Concert for KMVR- 7/8/17
  • Reporter for Lightning Complex Fires- 10/8 & 9/17
  • Jeffrey Wanzer DuPra- Interview 11/5/17

2016 Interview and Highlights:

  • Michael Franti- from Punk to Pop Sunday Showcase Special 4/17/16
  • Caleb Dardick South Yuba River Citizens League Wild for the Yuba Event- Interview 6/3/16
  • Eliza Tudor and Don Harris NC Arts and Welcome Home Vets- Interview 6/3/16
  • Tommy Daly of Whee the People -Interview 8/19/16
  • Chris Jones and Michael Ben Ortiz- Live from Standing Rock -Interview 9/16/16
  • Janella Kirkman- Spirit Peer Empowerment Center- Interview 10/14/2016
KVMR Broadcaster Bio

“Mixing Indie with Mainstream and Classics with Contemporary music to create a feeling through crossover music instead of a specific genre-based focus, Del brings you The MxTape Sessions every other Saturday from 10 pm -Midnight.  The MxTape Sessions are an eclectic mix of Roots Rock, Reggae, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop and Folk, with a smattering of other genres thrown in from time to time…  most shows feature conscious music with themes of Social Justice, Equality, life in the LGBTQ+ community, and both Personal and Social Revolution.

Del came into broadcasting via the backdoor of volunteering, first joining the program committee as a community member. Since then, they have enjoyed working in outreach, the music library, on and at events, and currently serves on KVMR’s Board of Directors, with their first term on the board from 2016-2019.  Del served as Secretary to the Board from 2017-2019 and returned to that role for the 2020/21 FY, and finished their service on the board as Vice President in the 2021/22 FY.  They have been host to the regular Redeye Radio shows, The Journey and the Blues Cafe (2008-2016), and to the early morning show, Ineffable (2016-2018), host of The MxTape Sessions every other Saturday from 10pm-Midnight (2018-2022), and finally landed on the Friday Morning Show from 7-10 am in 2023.   Del has an educational background in Sociology with a focus on LGBTQ+ & Gender Studies and holds an MSW with a focus on Adult Mental Health and Wellness and the intersections of Trauma and the LGBTQ+ community.  They have worked in the field of social work and community activism for 15 years. They appreciate the sheer diversity of programming, commitment to free speech, and independent news that are so unique to KVMR. Del feels that KVMR is a community beacon of resources, and is proud to be a part of this incredible group of people. KVMR has become an integral part of their life and an anchor to this incredible community.”

For additional information on social justice and advocacy-based shows, trainings, and presentations, please view Del’s CV here..

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