The husband and wife RFP team of Ken and M.J. were first drawn together by two mutual passions: a love of album rock and a fierce distrust of the government! The couple had been exchanging emails on an Internet dating service when, as Ken put it, “I read how pissed M.J. was about Cat Stevens being denied entry to the U.S. because he was a Muslim. And I just knew I had to meet her.” They were married a year later in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They’ve lived there ever since and produce their show from the George Carlin Studio in the Bamboo Peace Palace.
Ken Rundel’s extensive radio experience included early stays at WVIC, Lansing, MI, and w-4, Detroit. Next up was the legendary album-rocker, “The Zoo” in Dallas, where he was program director and had the #1 rated midday show. He’s interviewed dozens of musical icons and lists Joan Baez, Steve Miller, Nancy Wilson, Keith Reed, Willie Nelson, Don Mclean, Roger McGuinn, and Michael Brewer as some of his favorites.
Other stops included Q-102, KZPS, KOAI, KRBE and KXCC in Texas, and the ABC Radio Classic Rock Network, where he was the top-rated jock. Ken’s also done acting, improv comedy, and public relations.
M.J. grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, addicted to the heritage rocker KSHE-95. Her talent as an artist (and some awesome connections) gave her incredible backstage access to the early icons of album rock, including Cat Stevens, Alvin Lee, Jon Anderson, Donovan, Randy California, Elton John, Ian Anderson and Melanie. Her beautiful, mind-blowing posters graced their dressing room doors! She brings extensive music knowledge and her passion as an exhaustive researcher to her jobs as co-host. Ken & MJ now bring you The Flower Power Hour every Saturday from 3-6 p.m. on Radio Free Phoenix.