New Pearl Jam and Tool

Listen all weekend to hear Deep X Cuts from the forthcoming new Pearl Jam and Tool albums. We're also giving them away before you can buy them.

On Monday night it's a double listening and winning party. At 6 pm at Airwaves (515 South 700 East) we'll play both albums and give a few copies away.

todd's iPod

10:20 am "Gone" Pearl Jam (From their forthcoming new album.)
1:20 pm "Inside Job" Pearl Jam (Another new song...)

FCC INSPECTION

If I sound a little rattled today, it's because we just had a random FCC inspection. First of all, the FCC is not looking for dirty words on the air to fine people. That's a small part of their operation. They are mostly concerned with EAS (Emergency Alert System) requirements and other technical things. All of these items are on the shoulders of the operators--and the operators are the people like me and Artie Fufkin.

If there is an EAS alert, we need to know how to activate it.

Anyhow, to keep a long story short, the FCC came to the station, checked us out, and were pleased with our compliance. I knew we were in good shape all along, but you still get nervous when a surprise inspection happens. It's like getting audited by the IRS. The FCC officers are quite nice and personable as well. They are more interested in making sure we're doing what they require and helping us get there if we're not. They don't go looking for reasons to fine broadcasters.

Visiting with them was quite educational and productive. I know this sounds like I'm kissing ass a little, but I'm not. They're completely reasonable when it comes to technical inspections.

Big sigh of relief.

A couple of years ago, they inspected us and made Artie answer some questions and he passed with flying colors. I think he even offered to carry them to their car afterwards.

Hammock Weather

My nest purchase will be a hammock. I envy Homer Simpson, and he's right when it comes to relaxation. I will, however, make sure my belly doesn't swell to his size.

todd's iPod

10:20 am "Seether" Veruca Salt
1:20 pm "Psycho Killer" Talking Heads (Yeah, it's a classic.)

Vicious Kittens

This morning I was putting a big turkey breast into the crock pot. There was a little excess skin to trim, and I thought it would be fun to give a taste to my little kittens. They loved it. They were so excited that they grabbed it, growled, and ran off to eat it in peace.

They're turning into wild vicious animals.

But how could something this sweet and little think it is tough enough to growl?



todd's iPod

10:20 am "John The Revelator" Depeche Mode
1:20 pm "We're In This Together" Nine Inch Nails



PS: The title of today's post, "Vicious Kittens," would make a great band name.

Nookie

"I did it all for the nookie, so you can that cookie and stick it up your--YEAH!"

Words to live by from Limp Bizkit, ladies and gentlemen.

todd's iPod

10:20 am "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" Panic! At The Disco

I'm A Murderous Meth Addict!

I'm a murderous meth addict. I have a meth lab in my basement and I hurt people. I sell this illegal drug to people of all ages and I ruin lives. My meth problem makes me a violent person and I am a danger to society.

Well, at least that's what the grocery store clerk thinks.

While doing my shopping, I picked up three ten-packs of the generic of Clariton D 24 because I have allergies. This is a product that contains the over-the-counter ingredient pseudoephedrine. According to the clerk, a new state law states that I cannot buy more than one package of this over-the-counter allergy remedy.

You must have pseudoephedrine to make meth. Therefore every person with stuffy sinuses in the springtime is a potential drug dealer. We must not let innocent people buy too much Clariton D 24.

The sad thing is that I could buy a 30 day supply of weed much easier. I could probably buy some meth without so much hassle. I certainly could have filled my shopping basket with beer, drank it, and then driven around like a maniac.

Thank you, Government, for protecting me from myself. I couldn't do it without you.

todd's iPod

10:20 am "88 Lines About 44 Women" The Nails
1:20 pm "Delicious" Catherine Wheel