So I finally get to fulfill one of my life-long dreams, that of being a radio DJ! The opportunity arose last November as I was speaking with a friend’s wife who had her own radio show on the Washington State University radio station. She said she just applied and was given a time slot and that she’s sure the University of Idaho has something similar. I looked into it and they do, KUOI is the University’s radio station and they just happened to be accepting applications for volunteers to host radio shows throughout the day. I applied, and they gave me a show!
Now, I had always wanted to be a DJ and thought that would be the best job in the world, but I hated the thought of having to play music I didn’t like. The great thing about KUOI is it’s public radio and apart from a few public service announcements and the weather, it’s 100% Dan’s music. It’s totally up to me and I can play whatever I want (so long as it’s appropriate). It’s like I’ve died and gone to heaven.
My show is from Noon to 2:30 every Wednesday and I call it “Long Strange Trip”, the show is dedicated to underappreciated folk/rock of the 60s and 70s. My first full show was yesterday and it went pretty darn well. Anyone interested can follow this link to stream KUOI live
http://kuoi.org:8000/kuoi.m3u
Tune in next week!
11 comments:
that's pretty nifty Dan. we're going to have to check it out!
this is mom at Jacob's.....we tuned in and it was way cool and I thought you did a fabulous job. Seemed to be a natural.....and loved the bits of history we recieved for some of the songs. You know your stuff. Loved it Dan, will be a follower from now on. Mom
you are a man of many talents- and surprising ones at that. i will tune in.
awesome dan..... crazy and awesome! I would be so nervous to that, well done dan.. well done! :)
We can't wait to have our boys listen to Uncle Dan on the radio!
Totally jealous! Can't wait to check out what the DJ has spinning wednesdays at noon. Give me a shout out sometime!
We are very excited that this dream has been realized for you. Gregg has already checked out the station and he can listen in at work. I am hoping I can join in on this new computer, but haven't tried it out yet. Looking forward to hearing DJ Dan.
Hey Dan! I heard a bit of your show today before heading off to teach. ILoved it!
Dan--heard the show today. Great job! You are playing music from my era. I recognize the artists, but not the music. I guess I was usually listening to John Denver and Carole King. How do you find this stuff? And how do you know so much about it?
had a lot of fun listening to your show dan. I caught about half of it. it reminded me of being in the car with you- or the snoasis and patiently waiting my turn to play my own music while appreciating yours. I loved the stevie wonder song and the other kinda funky stuff. I think this is really a fun way for you to celebrate the music you love. cool
i listened in on your station today. it is very cool, dan. once again, i love the funk stuff
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