All Mixed Up

Series produced by Peter Bochan

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All Mixed Up is an eclectic mix of arts and information, featuring mood-driven music mixes and interviews with figures from the worlds of literature, film, television, theater, and the visual arts.

"As the 'Strange Albanian Genius' presiding over All Mixed Up, Peter Bochan plays eccentric pop, exotica, ambient, country, novelty records, basically any genre that strikes his fancy...'he confuses boundries'. At its best All Mixed Up is a non-linear tapestry that is a perfect counterpoint to an often dehumanizing morning."

"...his ability to blend disparate musical strands into one seamless package: One recent segment jumped from Jimmy Durante to Frank Black to the Yardbirds." -Time Out NY...

Named one of the Top Ten Music Radio Programs by The New York Times, Time Out New York, Village Voice, and The Daily News, and known for incorporating current events, politics, and culture into custom-blended montages, All Mixed Up is a long-standing radio destination at WBAI...

Also heard on WPKN, WAZU, KYGT, KZGM, WERU, WSLR, KPVL, KHOI, KEOS, KZGM, WXPI, on PRX and Pacifica

Peter Bochan: Creator of the Shortcuts radio series, frequent winner of local and national radio awards, and voted "Best (and most eclectic) Radio DJ of 2000" by the Village Voice, Bochan has produced work for film, radio, television, and the recording industry, including Rage Against the Machine, Richard Belzer, Pearl Jam, Yo Yo Ma, Bruce Springsteen, and many others.

He has mixed his way through Watergate, the Vietnam War, Three Mile Island, Contragate, 9/11, Pacifica@50 and Barack Obama-The Remix. Hide full description

"As the 'Strange Albanian Genius' presiding over All Mixed Up, Peter Bochan plays eccentric pop, exotica, ambient, country, novelty records, basically any genre that strikes his fancy...'he confuses boundries'. At its best All Mixed Up is a non-linear tapestry that is a perfect counterpoint to an often dehumanizing morning.""...his ability to blend disparate musical strands into one seamless package: One recent segment jumped from Jimmy Durante to Frank Black to the Yardbirds." -Time Out NY...Named one of the Top Ten Music Radio Programs by The New York Times, Time Out New York, Village Voice, and The Daily News, and known for incorporating current events, politics, and culture into custom-blended montages, All Mixed Up is a long-standing radio destination at WBAI...Also heard on... Show full description


108 Pieces

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Caption: Ornette in Green
Celebrating Ornette Coleman, Christopher Lee and Jim Ed Brown. Improvisational sound mixed with harmonics and theory in "The Blood Is The Life" tri...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2015
  • Length: 01:58:19
Caption: The Fillmore East, 105 Second Avenue
A mix of music,mayhem and madness turn this week's episode into a dramatic blend of current and unbelievable events, celebrations, and tributes.

  • Added: Mar 31, 2015
  • Length: 01:58:23
Caption: The News Dissector
A Tribute to Danny Schechter, one of the very best producers in independent media-as "news dissector" gave me air space and mentoring for Shortcuts...

  • Added: Mar 23, 2015
  • Length: 01:58:07
Caption: Be MIne!
The first hour of this week's Valentine's mix. Love stories and romantic music provided by The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, Benny Carter, Diana Krall, El...

Bought by Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Feb 10, 2015
  • Length: 59:13
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Shirley Temple
Tributes to Sid Caesar, Ralph Waite and Shirley Temple with introductions from Eleanor Roosevelt, Rodney Dangerfield and Maggie Estep.

  • Added: Feb 17, 2014
  • Length: 29:34
Caption: Pete Seeger
Tribute to legendary singer-songwriter, political activist and environmentalist Pete Seeger featuring interviews, music and stories from a life far...

Bought by Prairie Public, KGLT, RadioFreePalmer, and Wyoming Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 28, 2014
  • Length: 59:18
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: N.J. Gov. Chris Christie
Forgive me,"I've done a "bad thing" but I'm not a bad person.." Please accept my apology mix featuring a Bridge Over the Troubled Waters from Chapp...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2014
  • Length: 01:56:49
Caption: The Everly Brothers
Celebrating The Everly Brothers-a tribute to Don & Phil Everly with classic tracks from their entire career including rare interviews, demos, alter...

Bought by Prairie Public and Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Jan 07, 2014
  • Length: 01:58:34
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: November 22, 1963
Extended anniversary mix of JFK in Dallas 1963, featuring remastered "Shortcut Back to Dallas"

  • Added: Nov 21, 2013
  • Length: 57:58
Caption: April 15th, 2013
April 15th came with an explosion this year at the Boston Marathon, this mix blends sounds from that afternoon with the ongoing bad history on that...

  • Added: Apr 18, 2013
  • Length: 59:47
Caption: MLK Jr-Washington,DC 1963
A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr and the historic March on Washington that took place in August 1963, with new mixes featuring Israel Kamakaw...

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, Prairie Public, KVMR, WRIR, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Jan 17, 2013
  • Length: 58:43
  • Purchases: 25
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A collection of children's choirs, inspirational music, and personal remembrances, mixed with Barack Obama speaking in Newtown, CT Sunday night.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2012
  • Length: 57:33
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Conversation with author James Ellroy about his online book "Shakedown" featuring Confidential magazine and LA Detective Fred Otash. Featuring clas...

  • Added: Dec 03, 2012
  • Length: 58:08
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The Holiday classic: "A Shortcut Back Home" plus music from Charlie Chaplin, Neil Young, the Avett Brothers, Laura Nyro, Ray Davies, Kronos Quartet...

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KUCB, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KRCB 104.9 and more


  • Added: Nov 20, 2012
  • Length: 58:19
  • Purchases: 41
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An interview with Pinback founders Zach Smith and Rob Crow featuring music from their latest release "Information Retrieved" and all mixed up in th...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2012
  • Length: 58:31
Caption: JFK-Listening In
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney with politics: past, present and future; John Cale, Adele, Neil Young & The Rolling Stones with...

  • Added: Oct 13, 2012
  • Length: 57:58
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Celebrating John Lennon's birthday with a montage of some his most memorable music, quotes and moments. Produced in several segments including an o...

Bought by KMUN


  • Added: Oct 09, 2012
  • Length: 59:35
  • Purchases: 1
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Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, JFK, Gordon Cooper, and Judy Collins try to console Big Bird while the unemployment rate on Sesame Street threatens to r...

  • Added: Oct 06, 2012
  • Length: 58:58
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All Mixed Up (The Sesame Street Chinese Debate ) continues with a conversation with Judy Collins on her book "Suite:Judy Blue Eyes"

  • Added: Oct 08, 2012
  • Length: 59:41
Caption: Wireless Whistling
Mitt Romney introduces his power window theory at 10,000 feet, Murray the K first introduces John, Paul, George & Ringo to America this weekend in...

  • Added: Sep 30, 2012
  • Length: 59:26