I’ve wanted a pirate radio station ever since I saw Christian Slater in Pump Up the Volume. Who wouldn’t want to play what they want when they want? I’ve read a few books (ok one book) about it. I’ve always hated radio stations. Half of my 30 minute commute when I do happen to listen to the radio is commercials or idiotic DJs talking about The Bachelor or some other crap that was on TV. It’s ridiculous really. Why do we put up with it?
I guess now with the internet and iPods we don’t really have to put up with it anymore. I’m thinking about doing a podcast or something. Music I like with no filler. Maybe an intro like, "This is whoever doing whatever". I think it would be fun. It’s something to think about. Look for KLPT in the future.
This was the first Kids in the Hall sketch I can remember seeing and
after doing some research, I found out it was the first episode from 1992. I would’ve sworn I was younger when I first saw the show but I guess not. I loved it instantly.
When I was working as a cable tech in Phoenix, I had to do a repair on a customer’s digital box. When I arrived, he asked me if I could wait 30 minutes. I asked him why and he told me, "Dude, Kids in the Hall is about to come on." He asked if I wanted to sit and watch. Of course I said yes. That was the best customer I ever met.
Later that same year I was in Los Angeles hanging out. My roommate and I were smoking outside the Rainbow Room and saw Dave Foley entering. I yelled "Hey! Dave! Dave Foley!" He gave a little wave and went inside. We tried to follow him but he was whisked away to VIP. He is as short as he appears on TV.
Last night, thanks to Abbe, I saw the Kids on tour again. They were all a little rounder, a little longer in the tooth, but still as funny as ever. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go watch Brain Candy.
