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 Music Director for The Mountain
On-Air Mountain Guide from 6am - Noon
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Hey...I'm Mike Casey. I'm the Music Director here at 99.5 The Mountain and I'm on the air from 6am-Noon every weekday. If you'd like to know a little about me click here
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Charles Barkley to Speak in Denver
 On January 13, Mike Casey will interview former NBA Star Charles Barkley at the Wells Fargo Theatre. Click here to buy tickets to the Insight Speakers event.
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Interview with keyboardist Chuck Leavell, Dec 5 '08
 Chuck Leavell is a legendary keyboard player who’s worked with George Harrison, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers, The Black Crowes, and most notably, The Rolling Stones. He’s also a forester and a big advocate of encouraging Americans to cut down their own Christmas trees this holiday season.
Interview with Chuck
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Interview with a Rockette, Dec 4 '08
 The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes made their New York debut back in 1932. 76 years later, they've just released their first Holiday CD "Christmas Favorites". Rockette Kat Steers joined Mike on the air on Thurday (12-4) to talk about the CD and the Rockette's Christmas Spectacular.
Mike & the Rockette
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Interview with Chris Klug, Dec 3 '08
 Aspen native, Olympic Bronze medalist snowboarder and organ transplant survivor Chris Klug is hosting the 3rd annual “Summit for Life” event (supporting organ and tissue donations) happening this Saturday in Aspen (Dec 6). Talk about inspirational! Chris WON a World Cup snowboard event only 6 months after having a liver transplant!
Listen to Chris Klug
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How Mike Casey spends his day on The Mountain
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FEATURE - Resurrection Jukebox
 What is the Resurrection Jukebox? I'm glad you asked. Every morning around 8:15 or so I dig through the Mountain Stash to find an overlooked pop nugget from yesteryear to spin for you. Assuming I'm somewhat awake by this point in time, I'll give you a little musical history style run-down about the song and artist too. CLICK HERE to listen to the daily audio files!
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FEATURE - "In Case You Wondered ..."
 "In Case You Wondered" is a collection of random thoughts, sparkling insights and casual observations from me, Mike Casey. You can hear "In Case You Wondered" every morning just before 7am. The topic changes everyday depending on how the mood strikes me and usually I find a song to tie in with the theme . If you don't get up that early or would like to revisit a past episode CLICK HERE.
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FEATURE - Mountain Exclusives: Interviews & Performances
 Click here to listen to some of the interviews and Mountain Music Room Sessions I've done over the years.
Including: David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Justin Hayward (Moody Blues), Ray Manzarek (Doors), Roger McGuinn (Byrds), Randy Newman, guitarist Joe Satriani and Firefall
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Dr. David D. Clarke - The Stress Doctor
 Dr. David Clarke is a specialist in the field of stress related illness and as assistant professor at Oregon Health Sciences University. His techniques for diagnosis and treatment are described in the book "They Can't Find Anything Wrong".
Dr. Dave joined me on the Mountain on Tuesday, 11/18/08 to discuss how the ongoing turmoil in the financial sector may be stressing you out more than you know!
LISTEN to Dr. Clarke
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Interview with comedian Kevin Nealon
 You know Kevin Nealon from his 9 seasons on Saturday Night Live, his stand up comedy, and his work on the Showtime series Weeds. He’s at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village on tonight and tomorrow night (Fri, Sat, 11/7 and 11/8) and Saturday (Nov 7 and 8)..and he joined me this morning, Nov 7th on 99.5 The Mountain.....
Kevin Nealon
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Interview with tattoo removalist Gary Betz
 What was I thinking???? That's the motto of Tattoo Must Go tattoo removal... with locations in Loveland and Englewood.
Gary Betz is a certified laser specialist and the President of Tattoo Must Go. Just recently he sent an open letter to the Denver Nuggets and the NBA offering free tattoo removal for any player interested in his service. Gary joined me on the air on Friday 10-10.
Gary Betz Interview
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Interview with comedian Jiff Gaffigan
 Actor, Comedian, and fan of microwavable foods Jim Gaffigan is in Denver for two shows at the Buell Theatre on Friday October 10. He joined Mike Casey this morning on the Mountain.
Interview with Jim Gaffigan
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Interview with Jackson Browne 9/29/08
 Jackson Browne is one of the defining voices of the singer-songwriter movement in addition to being a political activist and member of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. His new album, his 13th, called Time the Conqueror just hit stores on Tues Sept 23 and 99.5 The Mountain is proud to welcome Jackson Browne to the Buell Theatre in Denver on November 1. Jackson Browne joined Mike Casey for a discussion.
Jackson Browne Interview
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Interview with Danny Goldberg - Sept 26, 08
 Danny Goldberg began his career as a writer for Billboard Magazine in 1960’s and in the years since has done PR for Led Zeppelin, launched the solo career of Stevie Nicks, managed the careers of Nirvana and Bonnie Raitt in addition to presiding over any number of influential record labels including Atlantic, Mercury, and Warner Brothers. His new book is called “Bumping Into Geniuses: My Life Inside the Rock N’ Roll Business”. Mike Casey had the chance to talk to Danny on Friday. (9/26/08)
Interview with Danny
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Interview with ex-CIA Operative, Lindsay Moran - Sept 24, 2008
  Lindsay Moran is a former CIA operative who is now a consultant in the field of Identity Theft. In 2003 she published a book called “Blowing my Cover: My Life As a CIA Spy”. She’s speaking at the Women’s Business Link Luncheon from 11 to 1 today (Wednesday Sept. 24) at the Burnsley Hotel on Grant Street here in Denver… and she joined me earlier in the day on 99.5 The Mountain.
Interview with Lindsay
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Interview with Billy Payne of Little Feat
 Live performance legends Little Feat just released their 15th studio album called “Join the Band” featuring guest appearances from Jimmy Buffett, Dave Matthews, Chris Robinson, and Bob Seger to name a few. Keyboard player extraordinaire and founding “Feat” member Billy Payne joined Mike on Thursday (9-4-08) to discuss the new album and the band’s early days too!
LISTEN HERE
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Pattie Boyd Interview
 Pattie Boyd was a 20 something model when she met and eventually married George Harrison. A little more than a decade later she was married to Eric Clapton. I had a chance to talk to this legendary Rock N Roll Muse earlier this month about her new book "Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Me"...
LISTEN
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He fed the Dead ... and Google too!
 On Tues (5-13) Mike interviewed Chef Charlie Ayers, former executive Chef for Google and The Grateful Dead. He's at Tattered Cover Cherry Creek tonight promoting his new book 'Food 2.0- Secrets of the Chef Who Fed Google. Charlie talked to Mike about landing the Google Gig back in '99, a few of his favorite recipes, and what kinds of things he used to prepare for the Grateful Dead.
Listen to the interview...
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Casey's Photo Gallery (click to enlarge)
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With local artist Wendy Woo
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With Melissa Etheridge
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With Melissa Etheridge
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With my brother Brian
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Cousin Charlie, Me, Brother Brian...
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With "Monkey Queen" Robbie Knight
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In Steamboat Springs... Wear shirt with Station Logo .... trip becomes Tax Write Off
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In Steamboat with High School Buddies... before beginning the "Snow Hike to Nowhere..."
(Casey 3rd from left in Cowboy Hat)
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