Patricia joined the KKFI family in early 2022.
Born on the East Coast, Trisch’s first memories of music stem from when her father would play his Connie Francis records. Growing up music in her home was only reserved for special occasions, with the grand ceremony of opening up the large console record player that took up so much room in their small home, but sadly used so little.
As the youngest of 4 children, she was destined to have eclectic musical taste. Older siblings introduced her to the music of Elvis, Bread, England Dan and John Ford Coley, Barry Manilow, Van Halen, Tanya Tucker, Olivia Newton John, Hall and Oates, ABBA and more.
She carved out her own niche in 80’s alternative, Music her mother deemed “was from the devil” and was discouraged to play.
Once in college, she auditioned with 100 other applicants and was chosen for one of the 10 coveted DJ trainee spots for the college alternative radio station. She quickly moved up the training program and into having 2 drive time shows. During her sophomore year, was elected into the role of Station Manager, and attended conferences in New York City as station representative. After graduation, real life reared its ugly head, though the love of music continued – though it wasn’t in any professional capacity.
Within the last ten years, and while living in Southern California, Patricia was introduced to a new genre of music by her son and daughter – Kpop. She was quickly enveloped wholly by the love for Korean music, and the amazing culture,art, and film that accompanied it. Upon her recent relocation back to the Kansas City area, and wanting to connect with others who loved Kpop too, she responded to a post about giving input to someone who was starting a potential Kpop radio program. That person was Meighan. It was at that meeting, she began her journey into becoming a programmer once again at KKFI, and joined forces with Meighan to help produce a Kpop radio show, Rhythm & Seoul. She and Meighan hope to help aid in spreading the awareness of the music and the magic of Kpop to the creative community of Kansas City. Thanks to Kpop and KKFI, she has been brought back full circle to something she enjoyed so much, and hopes to continue for a long while.
Hosts:
Hallyu Wednesday is made up of two K-Pop programs which share this time slot. Halllyu is pronounced Hal-you. Quick little definition in case some don't know, the Hallyu Wave is what Kpop and Korean culture was called when it first started expanding across the world.
Rhythm and Seoul Radio airs on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
Eastify airs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
Rhythm and Seoul Radio (https://kkfi.org/program/rhythm-and-seoul-radio/), hosted by Trisch Doherty and Meighan Feifer, brings your favorite songs from the heart of Seoul to the heart of Kansas City. Here you will enjoy the best K-pop music in Kansas City. Listen to K-pop hits from all times; classic to new releases.
Eastify (https://kkfi.org/program/eastify/), hosted by Emma Fotovich, is an East Asian show that focuses on bringing all genres of music right to your radio. This show is where you hear all the greatest hits and unknown bops from Chinese, Korean and Japanese cultures. If you liked the Gangnam Style craze then you are sure to love this variety show!
Listen live on KKFI
Every Wednesday 8:00pm
안녕하세요!
Welcome to Rhythm & Seoul Radio, bringing your favorite songs from the heart of Seoul to the heart of Kansas City. Here you will enjoy the best K-pop music in Kansas City. Listen to K-pop hits from all times; classic to new releases.
Join us as we discuss Korean culture, history and current happenings and how K-pop music has become a global phenomenon.
Each week we ask a different "What's your favorite Korean .......... (food, K-drama show, place to buy gifts, art museum, tourist site, etc)?” to share with the community.
Our program airs on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00pm as a part of the Hallyu Wednesday program.
