Archive for February, 2005
It’s Hard To Make It Sound Easy
Ad-libbing is one of the more difficult things that radio types do. I vividly recall a guy at CKSL in London who used to write out all of his breaks, including “Hi, I’m ____. How are ya doin’ this afternoon?” Every once in a while he would veer from the page and inevitably talk himself [...]
Read More..>>Rollerback Girl
Another embarrassing moment. After this morning’s show, I grabbed my beautiful, Freda’s black and white coat from the coat rack and noticed that there on the back, glaring like a neon sign against the dead of night, was a pink velcro roller.
Instantly the mind scrambles back. Who could have seen me? The only likely witnesses [...]
Silent Bob Disappoints
Director Kevin Smith appeared live on our music station CHFI this morning. I didn’t get a chance to meet him, hermetically sealed as I am in the 680 News booth except for a sprint/pee once an hour ro so. He apparently toned it down for family friendly radio but Silent Bob did open his segment [...]
Read More..>>Much Ado About Balls
I am still so mortified. On Friday, as I rolled over on my chiropractor’s table, I elbowed him squarely in the jewels. He went “oof!” I wanted to melt down to a centimetre and slither out under the door.
Speaking of balls, a Canadian-born radio jock who’s working in the US now sure has a big [...]
Happy Days Reunion
I’ll admit it. I was a huge Happy Days fan. I can recall watching specific episodes, like the one when Fonzie cried because Richie was comatose in hospital. So even if I hadn’t been off sick and stuck to the couch for hours at a time, I still would have taped/watched the Happy Days 30th [...]
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