There are a surprising amount of podcasts and radio shows that are created right here in Olympia. Need something to listen to? Give these a try.
Podcasts
OlyPopRocks
A podcast which interviews unique and intereting locals.
http://www.olympiapoprocks.com/podcasts/
Welcome to Olympia
Wonderfully created show diving into what makes Olympia great.
https://www.welcometoolympia.com/
Story Oly
This is the recordings from the open mic event that takes place monthly at Rhythm & Rye which features local people telling stories.
http://www.olympiapoprocks.com/storyoly/
OlyArts Podcast
Covering many things relating to Olympia. Food, art, current events.
Coffee With Ken
Ken Balsley interviews a new person each week.
http://kenbalsley.com/coffee-with-ken/
Evolving Parents
A parenting podcast made locally, appreicated globally.
http://evolving-parents.com/category/podcasts/
Station Wagon
A podcast made in Olympia about giving things up like slouching, sitting, or apologizing.
Thurston County Scanner
Thurston County Scanner is a live feed from Police and Fire radios. Live Stream
Other Pacific Northwest Favorites
These are either set in or produced in the Pacific Northwest but not Olympia.
TANIS - Everett, WA
How to be a Girl - Seattle, WA
The Sprocket Podcast - Portland, OR
Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This? - Portland, OR
KEXP Music that Matters - Seattle Center, WA
PNWCast - Southwest WA
Radio Stations
KAOS 89.3
KAOS 89.3 is a non-commercial community and college radio station broadcasting from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. KAOS radio is listener-supported, and depends on the contributions of donors and volunteers.
KOWA 106.5
KOWA 106.5 is Olympia’s community powered radio station.
KBRD 680AM
KBRD 680AM goes way back and plays songs older than oldies music.
KNKX 90.1
KPLI is licensed and broadcast in Olympia. It is rebroadcasting KNKX which is NPR / Plublic Radio / Jazz.
KGY 95.3 / KAYO 96.9
These stations have a studio right in Port of Olympia.
KAYO 96.9 - Country Music
ROXY 94.5
Studios are in Olympia, WA.
Mixx 96.1
Studio is in downtown Olympia.
1030AM KMAS
1030AM KMAS - Talk Radio from Shelton
KOMO Newsradio 97.7
Not located in Olympia. News radio for Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia. KOMO 97.7
Other Radio Stations
Here’s a list of even more radio stations that broadcast in Olympia.
http://www.radiolineup.com/locate/Olympia-WA