Fish Fry KCUR 89.3

For over 40 years, Kansas City’s NPR station (KCUR 89.3) has been turning Friday and Saturday nights into a “public radio party in your living room” with their legendary program, The Fish Fry. Hosted by local music historian Chuck Haddix (affectionately known on-air as “Chuck Haddock”), the four-hour broadcast is an absolute masterclass in human-curated radio.

Haddix famously kicks it “old school,” shunning digital playlists to spin physical CDs and vinyl live in the studio. The result is a seamless, soulful mix of deep blues, classic R&B, jumpin’ jazz, and zydeco. Whether you are frying up catfish in the kitchen or just taking a late-night drive, The Fish Fry delivers the exact kind of warmth and authentic human connection that algorithmic streaming simply cannot replicate.

Tune in: Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 PM to Midnight (Central Time) via the KCUR website or your smart speaker.