Atlanta is rolling out the welcome mat for a voice rooted in soul, rhythm, and musical legacy as LeNard Brown brings “Inside the Juke Joint” to a powerful new broadcast home. The show is now added to Atlanta’s AM 1010 THE KING and continues to air live on WTUG 92.9 FM in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, every Saturday from 10:00 AM to Noon, with global streaming available here at insidethejukejoint.com!
LeNard Brown is an internationally known producer, writer, arranger, and entrepreneur, and one of the original members of the world‑famous R&B group The Controllers, an American soul and R&B vocal quartet whose influence helped shape a defining era of the genre. The Controllers earned five gold albums and 18 hit records, solidifying their place in music history and establishing Brown as a respected creative force both onstage and behind the scenes.
Created and hosted by Brown, Inside the Juke Joint is more than a radio show—it is a weekly destination for authentic soul, classic R&B, and blues, presented with the insight of someone who lived the culture. The program blends timeless music with storytelling, history, and genuine conversation, recreating the feeling of stepping into a real juke joint where the music and memories flow freely.
Each week, Mr. Brown conducts positive, in‑depth interviews with internationally recognized artists, producers, and industry pioneers. Over the years, Inside the Juke Joint has featured conversations with legendary figures such as Kenny Gamble, Smokey Robinson, William “Mickey” Stevenson, The Delfonics, Michael Henderson, Eddie LeVert, Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, and many others, offering listeners rare insight into the people and stories behind some of the most enduring music ever recorded.
With its addition to AM 1010 THE KING in Atlanta and its continued live broadcast on WTUG 92.9 FM Tuscaloosa, Inside the Juke Joint expands its reach while staying true to its roots. Every Saturday morning, the doors open, the groove sets in, and LeNard Brown invites listeners to experience the soul of the juke joint—on the radio and around the world.