We love 30 Seconds To Mars!

There really isn't a better example of a hard-working band who is grateful for everything that they earn. It is truly uncanny. These guys take a personal stake in their relationship with their fans and those who have supported them. X96 was one of the first stations in the country to really "break" 30 Seconds To Mars. They have never forgotten. Since X96 really focuses on playing what you want us to play, their gratitude extends to you. Jared Leto has sent several emails to me over the past couple of years to thank us for our support. Last night at their show, he thanked me onstage when they played "The Kill." Buy their CD if you haven't. They love their fans.

todd's iPod
10:20 am "Baby Pain" Intaferon (I'm such a new-waver at heart.)
1:20 pm "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" The Smiths (For my old friend Don Q. Mitchell who has spent the last few days fighting for his life after a terrible automobile accident. I love you, buddy! Obviously the hopeful tone of the song's title is the message I'm sending out. He and I are huge Smith's fans and trying to find a "get well soon" Smith's song is ... well ... impossible.)

Blame them!

Every few months we ask X96 listeners to join us at the radio station for a couple of hours to chat about radio and to find out what they like and dislike. These sessions are usually productive, and we learn what X96 listeners are fond of. For instance, last spring we did a focus group and that's where the idea of the Deep X Cut Weekend came from. It is a great chance for me, as the Idiot in Charge of X96, to stay in touch with our audience.

Here is a big group photo of the people from last night's brainstorming session. (I'm the dork in the middle.)



Looks more like an out-of-focus group! Har-dee-har-har.

damn...

Day three of Corey and Artie out sick. I'm losing it. They help me with all kinds of behind the scenes stuff and I'm swamped.

todd's iPod
10:20 am "Heaven" Psychedelic Furs
1:20 pm "Xerces" Deftones

Get Your Flu Shots, Kids!

Just ask Artie or Corey why you should get your flu shot. The flu is ravaging our office. Now Jodie (our promotion princess) has it.

todd's iPod
10:20 am "Le Disko" Shiny Toy Guns
1:20 pm "Window In The Skies" U2 (New song from the compilation U218 Singles)

We'll carry on...

Corey O'Brien and Artie Fufkin are both sick today. Looks like I'm on the air until midnight! Wish me strength.

todd's iPod

10:20 am "Sam's Town" The Killers
1:20 pm "Never Say Never" Romeo Void (For Nuke 'Em's New Wavers Anonymous)