Late Night FM with Christian Cudnik

Christian Cudnik
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It’s a vibe, not a time slot. Emmy Award-winning producer and radio veteran Christian Cudnik talks and writes about music, radio, and culture through a GenX lens. From rock radio to public media, Christian brings the spirit of old-school late-night listening to the digital world. If you were raised on radio, this is for you.

Episodes

  1. Jun 25

    The Black Crowes: Why They Deserve the Rock Hall

    In 2026, The Black Crowes were passed over again by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In this episode, we talk about their influence as the definitive bridge to 90s rock, my time covering the band at WMMR in Philadelphia, and some of your comments. Sometimes surprising. Always interesting. Read. Watch. Listen. Subscribe to Late Night FM with Christian Cudnik. Links in bio.

  2. Jun 19

    Rush: The Best Story in Rock and Roll

    The best story in rock and roll is the return of Rush. In this video, we talk about the addition of Anika Nilles, the first weekend of the tour, and the reaction to her performance — plus what your comments are saying. A few of them might surprise you. More on Late Night FM — Substack, YouTube, IG, wherever you listen.

  3. Jun 5

    Alice Cooper: "School's Out," and Baltimore's Queen of Rock and Roll

    Growing up in Baltimore, summer didn't officially start until Sarah Fleischer played Alice Cooper on 98 Rock. It was a localized radio institution that connected a generation of kids and defined the exact power of human connection on the airwaves. I wrote about this more on Substack. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the hometown station and the anthems that defined your youth. You can read, watch, and listen to Late Night FM.

  4. Jun 5

    Radio: Corporate Consultants of LinkedIn

    The interest graph naturally sends articles about radio to my LinkedIn feed. Sadly, it's beginning to aggravate me. Let's talk about it. You can read, watch, and listen to Late Night FM with Christian Cudnik.

  5. May 24

    DJ Rob Base and "It Takes Two"

    As we mark the passing of DJ Rob Base, let's take a moment to celebrate the significant contribution of "It Takes Two" in American culture. This 1988 hit was a staple at every party, graduation, and nightclub for decades. It was also a perfect crossover into the mainstream.

  6. May 22

    Welcome to Late Night FM

    This is for the generation that grew up with the radio on. Not streaming. Not algorithms. Radio. The kind that kept you up late, made you feel something, and sounded like nobody else was awake but you. Music, radio, and culture through a GenX lens. Conversations, stories, and moments worth remembering. If you were raised on radio and dig good music, Late Night FM with Christian Cudnik is your show.

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It’s a vibe, not a time slot. Emmy Award-winning producer and radio veteran Christian Cudnik talks and writes about music, radio, and culture through a GenX lens. From rock radio to public media, Christian brings the spirit of old-school late-night listening to the digital world. If you were raised on radio, this is for you.

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