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Max Ink Radio is Wisconsin’s local music radio show originating in Madison and featuring music, interviews, performances, and premieres of Wisconsin artists.
Every Saturday from 6pm to 9pm (CST). Listen to music made right here in Wisconsin! Listen Live: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Saturday Sunday
Every Saturday from 6pm to 9pm (CST). Listen to music made right here in Wisconsin! Listen Live: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Saturday Sunday
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Susan Masino is an author and rock and roll historian, who has written six books, including Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy-My Life and Times with AC/DC, Van Halen, Kiss...Famous Wisconsin Musicians with a foreword written by Les Paul, The Story of AC/DC-Let There Be Rock, which is now in 11 languages, Family Tradition-Three Generations of Hank Williams, AC/DC FAQ with a foreword written by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Secrets of The Universe - Universal Laws, Past Lives, Ghost Adventures and More.
But before all that, Susan Masino created Rock Central magazine in 90s and later co-created the 94.1 JJO’s Local Stage radio show. Guest: Susan Masino
Teri Barr calls in from the Madison premier of the film, "No Packers No Life."
Director Craig Benzine, who also wrote three of the songs in the film, including the one we shared for the first time on Max Ink Radio tonight, "Men of Action" by his band Driftless Pony Club.
(He's originally from Marshall and formed the band in 1999 at UW-Madison.) Guest: Teri Barr
Marrying wandering melodies and twisted words, Madison Uphoff, 21, is a Wisconsin-born folk artist. Her debut album, ‘Holding Pattern’, written and recorded in Los Angeles, was released in May of 2024. Interested in exploring the cultural goings-on and her own related misgivings, she’s set to record a 4-track-cassette-recorded EP in 2026. Guest: Madison Uphoff
Madison singer-songwriter Chloe Louise performs 6 songs and talks about her music, new songs, challenges, stand-up comedy and more! Guest: Chloe Louise
Megatone Studios owner Paul Schluter. You may remember Paul as the guitarist in legendary bands like Last Crack, Magic 7, Muzzy Luctin or from his current bands like 90s cover band Foo Foo Doll or shredding solos in his wife’s band, The Elizabeth Mary Band..... Paul has Megatone Studio news and some new music. Guest: Paul Schluter
Madison singer/songwriter and non-profit guru Jeff Burkhart is in studio to premiere a new song, talk about upcoming shows... and he brought his guitar to play a few songs live on Max Ink Radio! Guest: Jeff Burkhart
Milwaukee singer/songwriter Robbie Sender performs solo acoustic and sings from the heart and talks about the struggle of addiction and the triumph of redemtion. Guest: Robbie Sender
Catch John, Gordy and Rökker debating the merits of the Disney-made Star Wars.
Then, it's previews of this weekend on Max Ink Radio (Oct 12 2025) highlighting Megatone Studios' owner Paul Schluter, Madison singer/songwriter Jeff Burkhart, and Live from the Madcity with Milwaukeean Robbie Sender.
Rökker premiers new music from Jeff Burkhart and a clip from last week's performance by Horace Greene.
Plus, previews of upcoming shows with clips from Harmonious Wail, the Jimmys, Mac Obrien, and Becca Murray. Guest: Rökker
Criminologist, producer, best-selling author, and serial killer expert Dr. Scott Bonn has profiled, corresponded with, and interviewed some of the most infamous killers of all time including Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer.
Scott provides insights into the motivations, fantasies, and compulsions of infamous serial killers and explains the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths. Guest: Dr. Scott Bonn
Tony Castaneda has been a fixture of the Madison music and activism scene for more than 20 years. A former radio host and social justice activist, Tony is the percussionist and frontman of the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band, who have been getting Madison in a jazzy mood since 1998.
Tony Castaneda is in the studio to talk about his current musical ventures, weekly residency at the Cardinal Bar, and upcoming projects. Guest: Tony Castañeda
If Prince was from Oshkosh and joined a jam band it would be called Horace Greene. Tony, Sam, Todd and Austin are in the WMDX studio with interview and performance including their new single, Cream. Guest: Horace Greene
Terry Talbot is in the studio with Jane while Rökker jumps into the control room, it's Freaky Friday!
Terry has great stories from Madison's past and has a big surprise about his gallery. Guest: Terry Talbot
Madison experimental Grindcore duo The Central's Frankie Furrillo is talking band history, new recordings and show at the Gamma Ray Bar . Guest: Frankie Furrillo
Madison singer/songwriter Chakari Daezhare sings six songs plus in-depth interview. All of the songs Chakari performs are with produced backing tracks with a full band and her own backing vocals which were recorded on her phone in the bathroom!
Don't miss this special performance of Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Guest: Chakari Daezhare
Madison mural painter and artist Audifax is talking about going to Spain to pursue street and mural painting and coming back to Madison to continue her community work and murals around Dane County. Guest: Audifax
Madison's legendary punk band The Skintones are performing a flurry of shows this fall into winter and drummer Tony Leskinen and singer and guitarist Peter Ress are in the studio and on the phone to tell us about the band and upcoming shows. Guests: Skintones, The, Pete Ress, Tony Leskinen
The Mascot Theory are releasing their latest album "Cosmic Hit and Run" and before it hits the street they are performing songs live in the WMDX Studio on State Street for Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with Rökker, Teri Barr and Jane Lowy.
Catch singer/songwriter Erik Kjelland talking about the inspiration for hte ablum: the passing of his father and the diagnosis of a potentially life threatening brain condition. Guests: The Mascot Theory, Erik Kjelland, Cory Swadley
Local Madison drummer Big John Smolak spent 2023 in the hospital when his diabetes went haywire. Big John talks about his health journey, obtaining a prosthetic to get back to work and playing drums, and the upcoming fundraiser for Big John at the Crucible nightclub in Madison on the east side on Sunday, September 14th from 2-7pm with local bands Motherhive, Static Affliction, Ironplow, and Abaddon's End. Guests: Go Play God, John Smolak, John Smolak
Singer/songwriter and electric folker from Monroe, Wisconsin Melissa Kieler peforms her songs solo on her Nord keyboard. Inspirational and slightly intense, Melissa's voice is amazing. Guest: Melissa Kieler
Renee Aldana is a mulit-media journalist who recently moved to Madison to work for the Channel 27 Newsteam. Originally from Los Angeles, Renee graduated from Michigan State and we get to hear about covering sports, fav restaurants, and covering news in the Madcity. Guest: Renee Aldana
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