Exciting programming changes now live at WMNF!

We’re thrilled to share some fantastic updates to our programming lineup that are bringing fresh voices, new perspectives, and even more musical diversity to your favorite community radio station.

Brand New Shows Join Our Overnight Lineup

Eclectic Soul with Miss Stephanie and Bryant has joined WMNF! Miss Stephanie, who many of you know as one of our most beloved substitute hosts, has stepped into her own weekly show. You may have heard her exceptional work covering The Love Zone with DJ Cen-Flo, and now she’s bringing her unique style to her own program alongside longtime WMNF listener and community member Bryant, who you’ve likely encountered at our events around Tampa Bay.

The Conference (Wednesdays, 3:00 am – 6:00 am) is a backdrop for those still awake. An overnight station without a center, without an agenda. We play familiar rhythms, overlooked artists, and digital ghosts. Underground, understated, and unmistakably out of step. Hosted by Armeen.

Behind the Counter debuts Sunday nights at 10pm, featuring the passionate music lovers from Bananas Records in Downtown St. Petersburg. Each week, the record store staff will share their personal favorites with our Tampa Bay listening community, and they’ll be bringing friends from record stores throughout the area to showcase their latest musical discoveries. It’s a celebration of the local music scene and the people who keep vinyl culture alive!

Mark Hardt will return on July 17th with Sonic Sunrise! Thursdays from 3:00 to 6:00 am, Sonic Sunrise is an eclectic mix of new and old tunes including—but not limited to—rock, country, rap, alternative, punk, heavy, reggae, electronic, jazz, and hybrids in between. Expect half new, half old, with an open embrace of all genres (except classical, which is covered elsewhere).

Above and Below with Ben Levinson (Sundays, 3:00 am – 6:00 am) explores the dualities of human experience through sound. Highs and lows, electronic and acoustic, nostalgic and modern—all seamlessly blended into emotional musical journeys. Let’s ride those waves.

Jazz Connections with David Diaz has moved to a new time slot! Now airing Saturdays from 12:00 am to 3:00 am. Whether you’re a night owl or winding down your Friday night, join David for three soulful hours of classic and contemporary jazz.

Rustic Soul with Jim Bannon starts your Saturday mornings with a rich blend of soul, rock, Americana, reggae, folk, and more—music spanning decades and genres to kick off your weekend with good vibes.

Behind the Counter debuts Sunday nights at 10:00 pm, featuring the passionate music lovers from Bananas Records in Downtown St. Petersburg. Each week, the record store staff will share their personal favorites with our Tampa Bay listening community, and they’ll be bringing friends from record stores throughout the area to showcase their latest musical discoveries. It’s a celebration of the local music scene and the people who keep vinyl culture alive!

Celebrating Dr. Bob’s Legacy and Welcoming New Voices
After years of taking us on incredible journeys through musical history, Dr. Bob of The 60’s Show has retired from WMNF. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Bob for the countless memories and the wonderful trips down musical memory lane he’s provided our listeners. His contributions to our station and community will be deeply missed.

Stepping into this beloved timeslot is Frankie Mopar, previous host of Retro Jukebox Wednesdays. Frankie brings extensive knowledge and passion for classic music, and we’re excited to see how he’ll make The 60’s Show his own. For fans of the 40s and 50s music that Frankie featured on Retro Jukebox, stay tuned for updates on how you can continue enjoying those sounds on our HD4 channel.

Morning Show Shake-Up
Wednesday mornings are getting a fresh start! We’re welcoming back Grant Hart to The Morning Show, bringing her experience from previous hosting duties on Monday mornings and Grave’s Pizza Party. Meanwhile, our Program Director Sam Hval is bringing her energy and expertise to a new role, hosting It’s The Music on Wednesdays from 1-3pm.

The Vortex goes on Monday mornings from 3-6am with host Nate Bonilla-Warford (aka “Nate Diggity Dawg”), bringing you an adventurous sonic journey through music from all places and all times. This eclectic show features rock, indie, funk, hip-hop, folk, electronic, and more, often connected by themes that emerge during each three-hour voyage. With the motto “Adventurous, but accessible,” The Vortex offers deep dives, dead ends, and consistently awesome music discoveries. Nate, a longtime community radio volunteer who also curates WMNF’s Song of the Day.

Thursdays changes
Gen X listeners, this one’s for you! Kool Aunt Cyndi is moving Gen X Redux to a prime new timeslot on Thursday nights from 8-10pm, right after The Dorm Room. Get ready for those nostalgic and edgy sounds of the 80s and 90s that defined a generation.

And don’t miss It’s The Music on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm with DJ Jimmy! From high school FM to the U.S. Navy to WMNF, DJ Jimmy brings decades of musical passion and knowledge, with experience hosting The Morning Show, Traffic Jam, Surface Noise, and more.

Expanding Wednesday Evening Adventures
Wednesday evenings are becoming even more exciting with an expanded international focus. Your evening will begin with Sound Safari at 6pm, taking you on a musical journey around the world. Then Step Outside at 8pm — strange and beautiful — a journey that drifts beyond the usual bounds of space and time, where music unravels the ordinary and reveals the extraordinary. You’ll continue exploring the Latin diaspora with LTX at 10pm, followed by Latino 54 at midnight, creating a full evening of global musical exploration.

News & Public Affairs Additions

We’re proud to introduce two compelling new public affairs programs:

Making Connections airs Tuesday mornings with Patricia Alonzo. This show is your go-to for heartfelt stories, engaging conversations, and meaningful insights across our counties and country. Patricia dives into the unique ways people, communities, politics, and ideas shape our shared lives, highlighting inspiring personal journeys, cultural intersections, and political change.

Also on Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, The Big Gay Radio Show brings focused coverage for the LGBTQIA+ community in Tampa Bay and beyond. Hosted by Bryan Hinkson, Esmé Russell, and Chris Gorman, the show includes in-depth reporting by Claire Elisan and a community events calendar from Dave Borman.

All these exciting changes are now live! The complete new schedule is available on WMNF.org. We’re thrilled for you to experience these fresh voices, new perspectives, and expanded musical horizons that make WMNF your essential community radio station.

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