Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program
Sundays 2:00-4:00pm, Wednesdays 2:00-4:30pm, & Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm
AZYEP empowers youth from diverse backgrounds to express themselves, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills through community broadcasting. AZYEP offers an inclusive, safe space for students to discover and use their voice. We facilitate learning opportunities through four programs on KDNK: live music broadcast, public affairs, youth news team and classroom collaborations.
Latest Episodes
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This special 2.5 hour-long show celebrates and reminisces on 25 years of youth radio on KDNK. AZYEP staff Brendan Girardot, Beth Wysong, Parker Wilson, Adele Craft, and Paige Gibbons share why they love AZYEP, the impact of broadcasting on youth, and their hopes for the next 25 years. They are joined by many special guests including former executive directors, alumni, and current DJs. -
On this month’s episode of Around the World, host Dylan Forbes talks with rotary youth exchange students, Laura and Ozy, about their experience in Carbondale and holiday traditions in their home countries, Poland and Turkey. -
This month's episode of the AZYEP Podcast is "Pet Heroes" with Ethan and Elle. Students from a recent podcasting class share stories of truly remarkable pets. They interview Beth Wysong, owner of Rainy the therapy dog, Jerry Doughty, owner of Tina the ski patrol pup, and Hanna Moreland of Colorado Animal Rescue. -
AZYEP intern, Bas Kline, sat down with members of Baltimore-based band Nuke the Soup for an exclusive interview and live performance before their show at Steve's Guitars on October 29th. -
On this month's episode of the AZYEP Podcast, host and intern Penelope Mathis talks with Meagan Shapiro, director of Carbondale's 15th Annual Fashion Show. They discuss dance, fashion, sustainability, and the importance of the arts in our community. -
On the first episode of Around the World with Dylan Forbes, host and AZYEP intern, Dylan, talks with Roaring Fork High School social studies teacher, Edward Danahey. They discuss geography, travel, cultures, and teaching. -
On this month's episode of the AZYEP Podcast, hosts Caden Smith and Penelope Mathis talk with Will Grandbois and Kate Schwerin of the Crystal Theatre Alliance. They chat about the transition to non-profit ownership of Carbondale's beloved Crystal Theatre, and why arts spaces are vital in our community. -
Listen to the first episode of The Ripple Effect, a new monthly podcast highlighting impactful people who are creating waves in their communities, industries, and lives, hosted by AZYEP intern, Caden Smith. On this episode, Caden talks with chef instructor Matt Maier and three students from ProStart's youth culinary team to discuss their recent national competition and what it is like to be a small town team on a national stage. -
This month's episode of the AZYEP Podcast is a two-part show. In the first segment, the Barely Experts summer camp explores new activities around Carbondale. Then, AZYEP Program Director, Adele Craft, sits down with longtime AZYEP DJ, Andy McMichael, to discuss his Eagle Scout project. -
On this special episode of the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program's podcast, staff members Megan Webber, Brendan Girardot and Adele Craft recap the highlights of the organization's 25th Birthday Bash event and celebrate the past 25 years of youth radio and the next 25 years to come!
