Voices in the Static
From American Miles: A Roadtrip Podcast by Josh Colvin
February 26, 2026 · 59 min
About this episode
Josh Colvin explores the local radio scene in Goldfield, Nevada, discussing its significance and community role with Program Director Carl Brownfield.
In this episode of American Miles, host Josh Colvin makes a small-town call to the mining town of Goldfield, Nevada and their local radio station KGFN's Program Director, Carl Brownfield. They talk about running an independent radio station, the three things that can get you kicked off the station, and what it means to be the Voice of the Old West. Also, Josh and Trucker Andy talk about Andy's recent "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" trip home and about other favorite 80s movies. Writer Marc Friedman reads his essay "Feb 3 The Night The Music Died." Finally we hear the Daniel Rodriguez song, "Colorado." 00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest 04:44 Trucker Andy on 80s movies of youth 07:14 Storytelling: Tribute to Sports Radio 11:48 Song "Dead Soldiers" by Big Hands Colvin 12:26 The local and global reach of Goldfield's KGFN radio 16:52 The history and significance of Goldfield Nevada 25:52 The station's eclectic programming and community role 32:34 The history of Goldfield and its mines 36:53 Ghost stories, legends, and local lore 43:52 "Feb 3, The Night the Music Died" by Marc Friedman 48:13 Song "Colorado" by…
People in this episode
Host: Josh Colvin
Guests: Carl Brownfield, Marc Friedman
Topics covered
- radio
- independent media
- 80s movies
- Goldfield Nevada
- community
Keywords
- KGFN
- Daniel Rodriguez
- Big Hands Colvin
- Trucker Andy
Mentioned in this episode
Products: KGFN radio, Daniel Rodriguez song
Books & works: Voices in the Static, American Miles, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Night The Music Died, Colorado, "Dead Soldiers
Places: Goldfield, Nevada, the Old West
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