On the Record with Kelly

A Tribute to Oliver Tree

This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the generous, sweet, hilarious, intelligent, beyond creative Oliver Tree, exploring his life, art, and the inventive personas he created as a musician, director, and designer. Kelly revisits Oliver’s most vivid interviews, his creative achievements (including the world’s largest scooter), unreleased music, and the plans for a public live-streamed celebration of life, while sharing his quotes and the impact he left on fans and fellow artists. Visit his foundation here: https://www.drolivertreesextremelyepicartgrantforbabygeniuses.com [https://www.drolivertreesextremelyepicartgrantforbabygeniuses.com/] Oliver is so incredibly loved! Here are the interviews mentioned during this episode so you can watch and listen to them too The Choe Show — “An Honest Conversation with Bobby Lee & Oliver Tree” https://youtu.be/_UXD0KqyBko [https://youtu.be/_UXD0KqyBko]  The Danny Brown Show — “Why We Make Music w/ Oliver Tree” https://youtu.be/IZQ2v_BkdLE [https://youtu.be/IZQ2v_BkdLE]  Howie Mandel Does Stuff — “Oliver Tree is NEVER Coming Back...(Howie's Fault)” https://youtu.be/nljaUPG8K5M [https://youtu.be/nljaUPG8K5M]  Wild Ride! with Steve-O — “Oliver Tree Breaks Character” https://open.spotify.com/episode/1oOgJ6ILZVXcU0S8753Yg3 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1oOgJ6ILZVXcU0S8753Yg3]  Zach Sang Show — “Oliver Tree Talks Shrek, New Album ‘Love You Madly Hate You Badly,’ Antarctica and ‘Life Goes On’” https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gqgI9G5dUrIHIBIK1ESZT [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gqgI9G5dUrIHIBIK1ESZT]  (Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-_U92uKq54o) [https://youtu.be/-_U92uKq54o)]  “Oliver Tree Talks Robert Downey Jr. At His Show, Ethan Klein...” https://youtu.be/p4dfgVfGZOE [https://youtu.be/p4dfgVfGZOE]  Ethan Klein / H3 Podcast — Original livestream honoring Oliver Tree (June 15, 2026) https://www.youtube.com/live/aRdz5NEwZ5A [https://www.youtube.com/live/aRdz5NEwZ5A]  Anthony Padilla — “I Spent a Day with Oliver Tree” https://youtu.be/CbvZYbLXXR0 [https://youtu.be/CbvZYbLXXR0] If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to follow the podcast and share it with another Oliver Tree fan.

Beatles, Birthdays, Bangers & Beyond

Kelly explores key music moments from May 31: the Beatles working on the White Album, Strawberry Field’s change, Taylor Swift’s re-recording victory, David Bowie’s Glass Spider tour, and birthdays for John Bonham, Peter Yarrow, Normani, and Corey Hart. The episode also shares Kelly’s current song picks and celebrates listeners from countries around the globe, inviting discovery and support for artists everywhere.

The 52nd American Music Awards Recap

Kelly breaks down the 52nd American Music Awards: Queen Latifah’s hosting, BTS’s big wins and return, Billy Idol’s Lifetime Achievement performance, and standout reunions and surprises across the night. This episode captures the night’s blend of legacy and new talent, international highlights, emotional speeches, and the most memorable performances and fashion moments.

Bob Weir Part 1: San Francisco’s Sound and Soul

In this episode of On the Record with Kelly, listen to Kelly read a San Francisco Chronicle piece on Bob Weir, reflecting on his role in the Grateful Dead, his influence on San Francisco music, and her own memories of seeing him live at Chase Center, the Sphere and his final Golden Gate Park performance. This is part 1 of 3 episodes about Bob Weir, and it blends music history, personal reflection, and honors his legacy and the city that shaped him.

Interview with Artist BRNDN DYLN

Kelly interviews multi-talented musician BRNDN DYLN. They chat about his musical journey from childhood karaoke to producing his own albums, blending alternative pop, R&B, and Latin influences. He shares his songwriting process, being a gay, disabled Latino artist, and how music has helped him process identity and mental health. The episode covers his debut Spanish album Nostalgia Tóxica, his Halloween single “A Frank Affair,” upcoming performances (including a Grand Central Station piano set), The Danny Awards, and his work advocating for disabled musicians. BRNDN DYLN SOCIAL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/brndn.dyln [https://linktr.ee/brndn.dyln] A FRANK AFFAIR: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/brndndyln/a-frank-affair [https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/brndndyln/a-frank-affair] A FRANK AFFAIR (Gothic Remix): https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/brndndyln/a-frank-affair-frankensteins-castle-collection [https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/brndndyln/a-frank-affair-frankensteins-castle-collection] Thank you for listening! 💗 www.ontherecordwithkelly.com [http://www.ontherecordwithkelly.com] TikTok/IG @kellymariefaulkner