<![CDATA[Wax and Wane: A Post-Punk Journey]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane It was never a phase.

Join Gianna for Wax and Wane, a two-hour deep dive into the best of post-punk, new wave, and beyond. Inspired by the Cocteau Twins song of the same name, this show is a testament to the enduring power of these genres. Gianna curates a high-energy mix of 80s new wave hits for the first hour before winding down with a more mellow, yet equally powerful, second half.

Tune in to hear iconic artists like Depeche Mode, The Cure, and The Smiths. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sound, Wax and Wane delivers the perfect blend of classics and personal favorites.

Catch it on Pirate Cat Radio—KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos, KMRT 101.9 FM Santa Cruz, and KVBE 91.1 FM Portland.

]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:23 GMT en 7a5a642b-4d36-58de-bc78-39270ff5b7ab https://media.rss.com/wax-and-wane/20250827_060839_92353865b0d04994d68009db355df841.png Wax and Wane: A Post-Punk Journey https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane yes Pirate Cat Radio - KPCR 2025 Gianna Gianna false episodic podcast <![CDATA[November 7, 2025]]> Mostly trip hop with various synth-based songs mixed throughout.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2636780 f45f67fe-cc91-45b9-a712-ce0834a62784 7035 full false Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:14:18 GMT <![CDATA[October 3, 2025]]> A mix of slower synth and dark wave for the most part.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2625816 346de215-cac4-44b3-8cf8-9b4e6706fc06 7269 full false Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:53:39 GMT <![CDATA[March 6, 2026]]> Today's show is all shoegaze and shoegaze adjacent!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2607968 ac7488d3-6c80-477b-8e0b-3cc88e34a273 7298 full false Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:09:48 GMT <![CDATA[February 27, 2026]]> In honor of the last Friday of Black History Month, all songs in this set are by Black artists and bands that feature Black musicians.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2588926 b020792a-6fe5-4890-bacb-a5cdb939a6d9 7282 full false Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:14:22 GMT <![CDATA[February 20, 2026]]> Mix of post-punk, dark wave, and mellow synth that divide the show into thirds.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2566168 1e23c596-af3b-416d-8542-c1cd1a0e38b5 7513 full false Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:12:53 GMT <![CDATA[February 13, 2026]]> Kind-of, sort-of love songs for a Friday the 13th before Valentine's Day.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2548486 8b4a77c8-cc01-4275-b356-05b9f78078e2 7470 full false Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:10:35 GMT <![CDATA[January 23, 2026]]> Mostly dream and synthpop starting out with some newer songs, also features a mix of Japanese and Mexican artists. We end off the show with a celebration of the last Monday of January with "Blue Monday" by New Order.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2481903 c6218921-803b-47af-ae69-b33092f3cb53 7237 full false Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:11:17 GMT <![CDATA[October 17, 2025]]> Older recorded show from October, solid mix of older and newer music. Overall, synth-heavy, high-energy music from a mix of genres and featuring artists such as Cocteau Twins, the Clash, and The Sugarcubes.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2464624 d433d11e-c13d-40a4-b7fd-bea0eedae000 7501 full false Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:30:14 GMT <![CDATA[January 2, 2026]]> The first first show of 2026, all New Wave for the New Year! Due to technical difficulties the first 3-4 minutes was cut off, please keep that in mind when you start listening.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2426364 e82b9ed1-f484-4ebc-97c8-221227041c83 7025 full false Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:14:03 GMT <![CDATA[December 26, 2025]]> All 90's ethereal goth music, mellow and melodic to go with the recent stormy weather. The show ends with "Open" by The Cure as a tribute to longtime guitarist Perry Bamonte who passed away on the 24th

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2414994 5ada0b75-7eae-4d1b-9208-41dca69e12c3 7355 full false Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:13:39 GMT <![CDATA[December 19, 2025]]> In honor of our Frozen Frequencies Fundraiser, this show is all about money and featuring my friend Katie reading some PSAs as training. Please consider donating to our fund drive to help keep public radio alive!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2402163 142eec58-afdb-4f8d-8b68-207aa12aabd4 7476 full false Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:11:04 GMT <![CDATA[December 12, 2025]]> A bit of a mashup of genre but some classics and a few of my favorite songs sprinkled throughout.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2387271 36d0b5c6-c3dd-4abe-bec6-a22bcebab0b9 7298 full false Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:16:50 GMT <![CDATA[December 5, 2025]]> Mostly synth-based dance music with a bit of industrial, dark wave, and new wave sprinkled throughout.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2372769 7e260e90-d356-4a04-8763-7cfe5ed7ac61 7368 full false Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:23:44 GMT <![CDATA[November 21, 2025]]> A bit ghostly, kind of spooky, but most definitely dramatic sounding vocals and instrumentals. The second hour transitioned over into some 80's that had a similar tone to the first hour without some of the drama. Ended the night with a "I am the Resurrection" as a tribute to the Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield who passed away on the 20th.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2341376 0486b89e-3f4b-4279-9b69-25c5448fd20b 7252 full false Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:14:20 GMT <![CDATA[November 14, 2025]]> Mostly 80's new wave with some modern synth mixed in. from artists we all know and love like Duran Duran, Gary Numan and the Thompson Twins.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2329064 441c08f0-1bf8-4f15-93ba-d41ff1813ebc 7227 full false Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:13:08 GMT <![CDATA[August 22, 2025]]> Host Gianna took listeners on a two-hour musical journey through the worlds of post-punk and new wave. The first hour was packed with high-energy 80s vibes, featuring classics from artists like Depeche Mode, Talk Talk, and New Order.

As the show progressed, Gianna slowed down the tempo, transitioning into a more laid-back, yet equally atmospheric, second hour. She also took a special request from a listener named "Big Al," playing The Smiths' "How Soon Is Now." The show closed with the Cocteau Twins' "Wax and Wayne," the very song that inspired the show's name.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/wax-and-wane/2186695 230afd9c-84b0-4172-84c7-d440c9bea0eb 7001 full false Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:54:18 GMT