The KNUS Takeover: How One Radio Prank Brought the Cops!!

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

The Peter Boyles Show June 13, 2026 HOUR 2: Peter Boyles takes listeners on a heartfelt and hilarious trip through Denver radio history as he reunites the team behind one of the most memorable April Fools' broadcasts ever aired on KNUS (2015). Inspired by Orson Welles' legendary War of the Worlds broadcast, the crew revisits the infamous "station takeover" that convinced listeners something very strange was happening on Denver's airwaves.

Joining Peter are longtime friends and former colleagues Casey Boyer, Tom Moller, Efren, Kevin, and Kelly Michaels as they share behind-the-scenes stories from the prank that introduced listeners to the fictional morning show duo "Chewy & Baca," triggered listener panic, and even brought law enforcement to the station.

The reunion also serves as a farewell celebration for Kevin as he prepares to move to Nashville for a major role with the K-LOVE network. Along the way, the group reflects on friendship, faith, radio's golden moments, career journeys, and the unique chemistry that helped make their shows successful. This is more than a walk down memory lane—it's a tribute to the people, personalities, and camaraderie that made Denver radio special.