An Interview with Peter Jesperson, Side One
This is part one of a two part interview with Peter Jesperson recorded at Pasadena City College in December, 2025. Peter Jesperson talks about his early years, his immersion into music in Minneapolis, the birth of Twin/Tone Records, the discovery of The Replacements, and much more.
Peter Jesperson is a co-counder of Twin/Tone Records, an influential figure in the 80’s Minneapolis music scene, the manager and producer for The Replacements, a legendary A&R man, a loving husband and father.
This conversation starts with Peter at 4 years old and tracks his life until the hayday of The Replacements “Hootenanny” and the early days of “Let It Be”.
It was a great honor to have Mr. Peter Jesperson visit our studios and regale us with his incredible recollections of the people and events that shaped his extraordinary life.
Thanks to PCC’s Television and Radio program (TVR),the faculty, staff and students that helped in the recording. Mostly, thanks to Peter Jesperson for being extraordinarily gracious with his time and his openness about his life.
I hope you enjoy the conversation. I loved every minute of putting this together. – James Patrick
An Interview with Peter Jesperson, Side Two
This is an in-depth interview with Peter Jesperson, part 2. Recorded at Pasadena City College in the Lancer Radio Network performance space.
Peter Jesperson is a co-counder of Twin/Tone Records, an influential figure in the 80’s Minneapolis music scene, the manager and producer for The Replacements, a legendary A&R man, a loving husband and father.
In this interview, fans of alternative/indie music will get a glimpse at the world of independent record labels from the late 1970’s – now. Fans of The Replacements will hear tales from the man that discovered them and was a key figure in the creation of their first four albums (Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash, Stink, Hootenanny, and Let It Be).
Peter also talks about his family, his time at New West Records, his relationships with Vic Chesnutt, Peter Buck, Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson, Bob Stinson, Chris Mars, Slim Dunlap, Alex Chilton, and many others.
There’s much to learn and be entertained by in this interview. I hope you enjoy it because I loved every second of working on this project. Thank you, Peter! – James Patrick
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PCC A/V Awards! LIVESTREAM Event!
Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Fall PCC A/V Awards! The list is long…but starting with the core producing team, I would like to thank the students of TVR 107:
Producer/Director: Marjorie Grace Lee; Producer/Writer: Jessica Shone; Associate Director and Editor: Robert Medina; Editor/Camera Op: Isaac Chun; Graphics/Media Manager: Ashley Ng; Logo creation/Teleprompter: Michelle Vega; Technical Director: Samuel Ledesma; Lighting: Jacob Laucker; Setup assistants and camera operators: Rene Castro, Walter Castro, Daniel Santiago. Hosts TJ Collins and Dominique Lopez were wonderful!
SPECIAL THANKS to Christopher Shone for creating the animated logo! Very cool! And, to Juliet Wong for her help in getting the great food for our guests and crew! Jens Campbell and Kenneth Thomas for help with audio setup. Also, thanks to those who supported the show with sponsorship donations. Noah Mejia-Iglesias and Dan Marquez, too!
The awards show was a great learning experience. We created the show concept, promoted it to the college, received over 50 nominations, and built the look of the show all in just about three weeks. As mentioned, we learned a lot. There were many great elements and creative content.
If you want to watch the full-length clips of the entries, visit
https://www.youtube.com/@pcclancerstudios4321/videos
Friday Live from PCC – “Legends of the West: Rhythm D Speaks” Hosted by Bo Benton
Step inside the studio for an unforgettable deep-dive into West Coast hip-hop history with Grammy-nominated super-producer David “Rhythm D” Weldon, the creative force behind some of the most influential records to ever come out of the Los Angeles music scene.
Legend of Hollywood, Ron Vidor gives a master class on his life as a cinematographer on “Friday Live with Bo Benton”
In this intimate and thrilling conversation, Ron takes us on a journey through his early life in Hollywood, his inspirations, and the pivotal moments that launched his extraordinary career. Join us, as we explore the art and craft of cinematography, uncover behind-the-scenes stories from his work on major productions, and dive deep into his creative techniques, collaborations, and viewpoint on the ever-evolving film industry.
PCC On Me – Fall 2025!
Episode 6 of PCC On Me is here—and it’s a milestone! Rising host and journalist Dominique Lopez leads a powerful conversation with distinguished PCC alumna, Mariana Cardenas Ceballos, now an LAist and PBS Ambassador, as she shares her journey, her success, and how PCC shaped her path. This episode also makes history for the series, directed by our first-ever high school student: 11th-grader Esme Woerner from Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, whose vision and talent elevated the show to new heights.
Mainstage Theater presents “Dracula”, directed by Suzanne Hunt-Jenner.
“Dracula” by Neil LaBute, based on the novel by Bram Stoker – the world of Count Dracula, Van Helsing, Jonathan Harker, and his beloved Mina — infusing the classic gothic tale of terror, obsession, and pathos with a modern edge. Chilling yet stylish in its atmosphere, dark yet deeply human in its emotional impact, Neil LaBute’s DRACULA is a tribute to both LaBute’s dramatic vision and the timelessness of Stoker’s novel.” ~Broadway Play Publishing
PCC vs Fullerton Football! Conference match up! Saturday, Oct. 25
Livestream will begin around 5:45pm, Game time is 6:00pm. This NATIONAL – CENTRAL standings Let’s go Lancers!
Homecoming Game! PCC vs Golden West Football! Conference match up! Thursday, Oct. 9
Livestream will begin around 5:45pm, Game time is 6:00pm. This NATIONAL – CENTRAL Conference home game puts the Pasadena City Lancers (3-2, 1-1) up against the undefeated Golden West Rustlers (5-0, 2-0). Let’s go Lancers!
PCC vs Bakersfield Football! Conference match up! Saturday, Sept. 27
Livestream will begin around 5:45pm, Game time is 6:00pm. This is the first
NATIONAL – CENTRAL Conference home game for the Lancers. Both Bakersfield and PCC are 2-2 on the season.
Lancers take on the Comets from Palomar College, Sept. 13th
Link to LIVESTREAM which will go live around 5:45pm for a 6:00pm start time.
2025 Season Kicks off August 3oth!
Link to the LIVESTREAM which will go live around 5:45pm for the 6:00pm start time
PCC On Me Summer 2025, with Cinema Professor Jack Constant
Episode 5 of PCC On Me is here! Produced by the PCC TVR 007 students of Summer 2025, this episode highlights Professor Jack Constant, PCC Film faculty and proud alum, as we continue “Celebrating the People Who Make PCC Shine.” Created by student showrunners in partnership with Professor Glenn D. Cunanan, PCC On Me is a talk show from Pasadena City College. Each episode features a student host engaging in meaningful conversations with a guest—alumni, faculty, staff, or community members—focusing on their journey, achievements, and connection to PCC. Through diverse voices and inspiring stories, the series honors the people who help shape and elevate the PCC community.
PCC Summer Theatre Project
“If These Walls Could Talk” is a completely original production that was written, produced and performed by the PCC Summer Workshop students. College life is explored. Strict teachers, Covid Protocols, Group Projects, Artificial Intelligence, Awkward Parties, Graduation…it’s all in here! Funny, serious and thoughtful. Video coverage provided by TVR Students in the Lancer Studios program.
TVR 004 – Single Camera Production, Summer assignment
Two-Character Scene – Produced by David Muñoz and the students of TVR 004
Using the master scene method, students transformed concepts into visually and emotionally engaging films.
STUDENT PROJECT – Summer 2025
TVR 004 Summer 2025 final project: Students were assigned to produce, shoot, and edit a 6–10 minute short documentary that explored a specific aspect of the Eaton Fire in Altadena. Each film was designed to tell a compelling, visually engaging, and ethically responsible story that highlights the fire’s impact through a chosen subtopic. We are proud to showcase the work of David Muñoz, created under the direction of Professor Glenn D Cunanan.
LYSISTRATA – Spring 2025 Theater Production
PCC On Me – Spring 2025 Episode
Interested in a Career in Film, Television, Radio/Audio Production, Video Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Screenwriting…
PCC TVR offers many HANDS-ON lab-based classes giving students access to PROFESSIONAL equipment that is used in Television and Film productions including:
- Multi-camera studio production (Ross Video Switcher, Ross XPression Graphics, Black Magic Design Cameras, Vizrt Tricaster, vMix)
- Single Camera Production (Sony Cameras, Black Magic Cinema Cameras)
- Video Editing (Avid Media Composer Certification, Adobe Premiere Pro)
- Audio Production and Editing (Avid Pro Tools Certification, Lancer Radio Station)
