Kim Linzy, M.A.

In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Kim Linzy, Assistant Operations Manager and longtime Music Director at KUNV 91.5 FM, to reflect on her more than three decades at the station. Kim traces her journey from volunteer DJ to one of the most recognized jazz programmers in the U.S., sharing how mentorship, adaptability, and a deep love of music shaped her career.

Kim offers a look into the inner workings of radio programming, from working with artists, record promoters, and radio charts to balancing business needs with listener trust. She reflects on KUNV’s evolution from vinyl to digital broadcasting and the role of public radio in supporting emerging musicians. The conversation also touches on her experiences working for the IRS (yes, that IRS), her pride in her family, and the lessons she hopes to pass on to students and the next generation of broadcasters.