DEAD AIR with Uncle John

02/18/2026

Hey now friends — for anyone who might be new here or just realizing…

Yes — I’m Uncle John 🙂
I’ve been behind the mic hosting DEAD AIR for over two decades and 1000+ episodes, still showing up every week because this music — and this community — mean the world to me.

We go live every Sunday from 7:30–9:00 PM Eastern — pull up a chair and listen along at 88.1 FM in Connecticut or online WORLDWIDE on WESU Middletown at www.wesufm.org

If you want to wander through the years of shows:
https://archive.org/details/deadair881?tab=collection&sort=-date

Or subscribe and ride along each week:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dead-air-with-uncle-john/id320901237

However you listen — I’m grateful you’re here. ❤️⚡💙

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11/23/2025

unfortunately, I am very much under the weather and will not being doing a live show tonight. See you next week!

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11/22/2025

💙❤️💀 Rest in Peace, Frank “Bear” Dykman 💀❤️💙

Yesterday, our community lost one of its true gentle giants. Frank “Bear” Dykman — a beloved part of the Connecticut Deadhead family and the soulful bass player for String Band — has moved on to the Great Gig in the Sky.

Bear wasn’t just a musician. He was a presence. A vibe. A steady heartbeat in countless jams, gatherings, and shows. If you were lucky enough to know him, you know the warmth he carried, the stories he shared, and the deep love he had for the music and the people who surround it.

The scene won’t be the same without him, but the groove he laid down will keep echoing through all of us.

Play a tune today. Raise a glass. Share a memory.
And send some love to his family, his friends, and everyone he touched along the way.

Fare thee well, Bear.
You kept the low end strong, and the love even stronger.
💀🌹💙

11/04/2025

Did you hear what I just heard? I'm so excited for this!

10/10/2025

Hey now, Deadheads! 💀⚡ We’re aiming to bring more ears to the music and more followers to this page this weekend — help us out! Get your friends to follow, share, and tune in to DEAD AIR with Uncle John

07/20/2025

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