Am1700 Presents: The Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the sixteenth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with State Representative David Rutledge about the state of Michigan's roads. Rep. Rutledge later admits that he might like to go back to being a disc jockey spinning jazz records after his current term is up. Mark then talks with biking activist Bob Krzewinski about biking, busing, and walking in Ypsilanti. In the second hour, Amber Fellows, Ben Miller, and Patrick Elkins recap Totally Awesome Fest. Matt Siegfried gives the 1830's installment of the People's History of Ypsilanti. Finally, Fangs & Twang rip it up in the station with a bunch of monster-themed ditties before dishing the dirt on their time in Black Jake & The Carnies. The show ends with Cre Fuller stopping by to let everyone know he's concerned about catching Hepatitis

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the fifteenth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark sits down with Nathan Phillips to get to the bottom of an act of racism against Native Americans. Later, Michelle Lietz and Chris Sutton of Eastern Michigan University's Native American Student Organization discuss how the progress over Native Americans as mascots that was fought for over 20 years ago at EMU is beginning to erode. In the second hour, photographer Doug Coombe discusses the Detroit music scene. Matt Siegfried gives the 1820's installment of the People's History of Ypsilanti. Finally, J.T. Garfield and Martha Schmitt stop by to play some songs with the hope of the audience giving their band a new name. Released 2 May, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the fourteenth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark and Patrick Dunn discuss whether it was The Sonics or The Fugs who should be credited as the pioneers of the punk rock movement. Later, Sky Thing fills the studio with a crazy electronic cloud of sound. In the second hour, Rotokiller briefly discuss the benefits of different varieties of kale before playing as fast and loud as the AM1700 studios have experienced. Finally, Andrew Mitchell brings akioke to downtown Ypsilanti as strangers serenade a street full of onlookers with some very spirited singing. Released 25 April, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the thirteenth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with Yen Azzaro about running an art gallery before Yen drops the mother of all bombshells on the Six Pack audience. Chris Sandon and Jim Cherewick talk about what it's live together for a couple of weeks exclusively in Red Roof Inns. Later, board games are swapped for cheap wine from Ann Arbor. In the second hour, Brigid Mooney brings in another funny customer. Finally, Peter Larson flies in all the way from Kenya so he and Mark can reminisce about the first time they met before Peter plays a bunch of songs. Released 18 April, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the twelfth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with Debbie Locke-Daniel from the Ypsilanti Area Convention And Visitors Bureau about the unscrupulous scheme to defund the YACAVB. Later, Dave Menzo talks about the progress he's been making recording an album using only instruments checked out from the Ann Arbor public library. In the second hour, Chris Sandon stops by with some so-called "homemade" food from a neighborhood party. Local musician Annie Palmer drops in to sing a handful of sad songs. Matt Siegfried introduces the new segment, The People's History of Ypsilanti. Finally, Mark auditions a new tree expert who specializes in evil trees. Released 11 April, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the eleventh episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with local activist Tony Morgan about the state of race relations in the community. Later he talks with Kayj Michelle about renaming Ypsilanti. In the second hour, Chris Sandon stops by with a few stories from the road before calling Jim Cherewick in his car. Finally, local musician Matt Jones stops by the station to sing some songs with Misty Lyn Bergeron and tell embarrassing stories about his father. The entire episode ends with a big sing-along. Released 4 April, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the tenth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with University of Michigan professor Maria Cotera about the Detroit Institue of the Arts' show, "Diego Rivera And Frida Kahlo In Detroit". She also gives the audience a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes in local youth theatre. All of this happens while deer meat is barbequed on the street. In the second hour, the studio is packed to capacity as an eating competition involving unusual food combinations takes place. Released 28 March, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the ninth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with State Representative Jeff Irwin about how to reverse the reactionary social and fiscal policies of Governor Rick Snyder. In the second hour, Brigid Mooney brings Jim Cherewick's roommate down to the station to confront him. Matt Siegfried debuts the Ypsilanti History Minute and tarnishes the legacy of Rosie The Riveter. Ben Connor Barrie confesses to a heinous crime before talking trees and giving Mark a gift of raccoon jawbones. Finally, Jim Cherewick holds everything together as he auditions to be the house band. Released 14 March, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the eighth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with Zingerman's co-founder Paul Saginaw about the birth of the famous deli as well as Paul's Uncle Chicky. In the second hour, there are more hijinks with bartenders and their customers. Stef Chura stops in to play some songs and talk about the Detroit music scene. Finally, teens make Mark uncomfortable as they tell him what it's like to grow up in today's world. Released 07 March, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the seventh episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with Morgan Cox from Fly Children's Art Center about raising money through sausage. Later he discusses the state of local hip-hop with MC Kadence. In the second hour, Jim Cherewick stops by to draw people. Finally, an alternative fundraising event involving eating is discussed and planned. Released 28 February, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the sixth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with local photographer Nick Azzaro about his new studio on South Washington Street. In the second hour, Nick tries to get people on the street to come in and be photographed while Mark tries to prevent Nick from getting beaten up. Released 21 February, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the fifth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with Ann Dahl about the Ypsilanti dating scene but is too shy to ask what is on the menu. In the second hour, Mark breaks in another shy comic before learning that everyone loves his wife. Released 14 February, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the fourth episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with Jason Wright about collectible vinyl and his days with the cult band, Shortwave Mystery. In the second hour, Mark narrates a shadow puppet show unraveling the secrets of human sexuality. Released 07 February, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the third episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks former local journalists Krystal Elliott and Katrease Stafford about the condition of Ypsilanti newspaper coverage. In the second hour, Mark helps some shy comedians with their big breaks before allowing Cre Fuller to test a new segment where he buys your leftovers. Released 31 January, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the second episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with local historian Matt Siegfried about the darker side of Ypsilanti's past. In the second hour, Mark finally gets to meet his stalker face to face. Finally, Mark introduces a new segment where local eateries send over free food to the station. Released 24 January, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.

From an old converted barbershop inside the area's largest all-nude strip club comes the debut episode of the Saturday Six Pack With Mark Maynard. Moving from print media, Mark Maynard brings his interview style to the world of AM radio. In the first hour, Mark talks with local restaurant owner Bee Roll about what's happening at across the street at Beezy's. Later he discusses the state of his beard with his mother. Released 17 January, 2015 Recorded live at AM1700 Radio in historic, downtown Ypsilanti, MI.