VOAT - War show

Well, that was nerve-wracking (sp?).

The lead up however, was worse than the actual production. I was working myself up all week. First because I had to choose 90 minutes worth of material that would cross genres enough to fit in to the Tehuti time slot in addition to mine. Later, because I had chosen a topic to be as cautiously tread as War should be.

There was a lot that I would expand upon and further develop on the topic, but 30 minutes only permits so much exploration.

I thank Emily and Josh (and Ike) for giving words of encouragement before the show. They helped.

I did falter in confidence as I was reading words something like "O, God. Smite the foe and tear them to shreds and make widows of their wives, etc." realizing that if people were turning the radio on just then... what in hell would they be thinking I was talking about. I suppose with words like that , they would probably stick around to find out, but I was rattled nonetheless.

That all stopped though when a woman called the studio line. I was expecting something to the effect of, "What in hell are you talking about!" but she called in to thank me for doing what I did (talking about War the way I did) and that she was happy that I was on the air. I was stunned.

Holy crap did that change things for me. It really brought me out of my illusion of obscurity and into the notion that people might actually be finding the show in my tucked-away-time-slot of 10:30 on Sunday nights and enjoy listening. I mean, that was the intent and the hope, but... we all have our little voices, right? Regardless, that really pushed me into believing that this show can have an impact on people if I let it. This changes things - the sails are taut, the rudder set.

Thanks again everyone. You are all good peeps.

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Every moment is a lesson, especially in the studio on a 1/2 hour show. So far I have learned two major ones.


The first show I already spoke of, but I realized this week that two CD players are more easily dealt with than 3. That is why I have never learned to juggle.

This time I learned that I should wear the headphones properly so I know how loud the music is when I am speaking. But unfortunately not until I listened to the show afterward.

But hey, I am still having fun.

Once again, please throw feedback my way. It helps a lot.

Additionally, if you have any ideas for songs about Space! (also sun, moon, stars, rockets, the universe, etc.) throw them my way.

Until later...

Colin Powell on the War 7-6-07

Damn this man. Bless this man.

Either way, even with the U.N. address, I think he is a brilliant man.

Go here and listen to an interview conducted by Jim Lehrer.

Alice in Chains is not Chris Cornell

Well, I think it went all-right. I would hav preferred not to have made a couple of mistakes that I did, but I know I will learn from them. Additionally, Emily gave me some good feedback that I am going to use.

Please, anyone else that listened, let me know what worked and what didn't. You can help me make a better show.

Thanks everybody.

and thanks for the luck wishes, Josh.

By the way, listen to Tehuti, the show after mine (on archive if you must). They are really cool people and have great music and ideas.

until next time...

A message from user 67

Well, its official. Everything is set up for tonight. Here is the site.

Again you can listen at 90.3 FM in Minne-aps or 106.7 FM St. Paul and streaming live or archived at KFAI.org.

Tonight's topic - Change.

I would appreciate any feedback you have.

Wish me continued luck.

Oh.. .and here is a present for my music lovin' peeps.

It's Mehmet's Birthday!

Wish this guy a Happy Birthday!