Thursday, June 28, 2007
Jenna Haze Gives Savannah a Lapdance!
Thanks to CRIMINAL BEN, we have video of a hot lapdance that Jenna Haze did for Savannah this morning. I must warn the faint of heart that about 2:00 in, for some strange reason, I thought it would be a good idea to take over for Jenna, take my shirt off, and thrust against Savannah's face. Consider yourself warned. Here's the link: click!
Another Jenna Haze Picture!
This is Savannah's favorite Jenna Haze picture. What does that say about her? Please call 407-919-1059 right now if you have any ideas.Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Jenna HAZE!
DO YOU KNOW THIS GIRL?
Tomorrow morning...The Morning After Show will have in-studio...the unbelievably hot adult film star JENNA HAZE! She's in Central Florida to meet and greet her fans at both the Fairvilla Megastore locations here in town. Thursday night, go hang with her at Fairvilla Orlando on Orange Blossom Trail...and Friday night, make it a beachside night in Cape Canaveral. Doesn't she look like the kind of girl you want to get to know better?
That's Jenna Haze, live on The Morning After Show Thursday!Rock out with your GUAC out!
Our dear friends at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. are looking for local and unsigned bands to feature on their website! For all the details you need to know, check out their myspace page at www.myspace.com/tijuanaflatsburritoco! Good luck!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Tokay Gecko!
Savannah claims to have captured a Tokay Gecko in her house! These things are so freaky-looking! Have you seen anything that looks like this in your neighborhood? They're stunningly-beautiful yet have a mean disposition. Hmm...I wonder why it was drawn to Savannah?Thursday, June 21, 2007
A Change Would Do You Good...
I've learned that as a general rule, people resist change. We become so comfortable with our routines that the slightest hiccup jars us from what we find cozy. At times, change can intimidate or scare us. At the same time, I've found through my experience that it's easy to let something comfortable become stagnant. It takes a tremendous commitment to not let this happen.
When I found out we would be playing more music on O-Rock 1059, even though it was outside what I had become accustomed to, I knew it was the right move. We had shifted into a grey area of a music/talk hybrid radio station, and this caused some confusion in the marketplace as to our identity. Were we a music station that talked too much, or a talk station that played too many songs? I've always loved music and talking, so for me personaly the ambiguity was just fine. However, people eat at Mickey D's because they know how the french fries are going to taste. Consistency is something any customer-based industry must embrace.
So, a few weeks ago we started playing more music in the morning. It reminded me of my young, carefree, and naive days at Rollins' radio station and my early time at the other station I worked for before O-Rock. The only difference was that we had shifted from what we were doing and there are two people working with me now as opposed to flying solo. Our boss, who is also new to this, prepared us for the move to more music as best he could...but without actually diving in and experiencing it, I don't know what he could have told us that would have helped any more or less.
I don't know if I would be doing this even halfway-proficiently if Savannah wasn't as supportive as she is. I wanted to work with her for years because of the comedic chemistry that we share...but in addition to that, as her friend, I know I've got someone who will be honest with me but have my back each and every morning. She's been thrust into something that is FAR outside her radio comfort zone, but she's taking direction and keeping an open mind like a true champ. There's so much to love about her, but her providing a foundation for me during this next phase of the show has earned her my lifelong devotion.
I hoped that a handful of people would be at least marginally disappointed that they weren't hearing as much of us as they had become accustomed to. To be frank, I feared that we would be overwhelmed with calls saying things like "thank God you idiots are finally shutting up and playing music!" I'm not saying that we haven't received any calls like that (some suspiciously coming from my parents' phone number), but the amount of people who have called to make sure we still have jobs and want to know what they can do to "make things go back to the way they were" has been immensely appreciated. Like I said, people tend to resist change...and especially in those first few hours of the day, a sudden interruption in our routine sends us out of our comfort zone.
I've had people ask if I'm happy about what we're doing now at O-Rock 1059. Without hesitation, the answer is a resounding yes. What we're doing now is solidifying our identity as an alternative radio station that plays the good new stuff and a bunch of old-school classics. For me, the enjoyment of music radio has always been the unpredictability factor. Oh, sure, you know you're going to hear Daughtry, Nickelback, and the Chili Peppers...because like it or not, they're 3 of the top-selling acts in the US right now. But in addition to playing the hits for the masses, we'll bust out some old Sublime, Smashing Pumpkins, Beasties, or even one of the many one-hit wonders of the 90's. I don't know what it is about 90's pop, but I frigging love the one-hitters. Stroke 9, Harvey Danger, The Flys, Wheatus...being able to play that on the radio is a great way to make a living.
I think the missing element for this radio station I've come to love, live, and breathe is a consistent identity. If hits to our website and crowds at appearances are any measuring stick, the personalities at O-Rock 1059 have cultivated a sizeable following. In less than 2 hours at Big Belly, where I've done weekly appearances for over two years, a couple hundred party people will once again pack the place in order to drink, be merry, and win free stuff from us. Scott, our afternoon guy, brings the noise to Friendly Confines 2 every Thursday night and it's out of control. My point is, what we've been doing so far on the streets is definitely working.
So, we're playing more music than we ever have. 3 times a day, we go for 105 minutes, 9 seconds without interrupting the music with commercials. It's challenging for me to find stuff to talk about and whittle it down so it flows with the music, but again...I love a challenge. I also love being able to play great music. This is what will allow us to pick our corporation's pockets for some advertising money and begin to not just compete in the market...but to f*cking win. When Orlando realizes that they can turn to us for some compelling content, great free stuff (like this week's White Stripes trip to Alaska), and songs that stand out...well, I'll just say that it'll feel really good to finally see O-Rock billboards and television commercials.
If you are a fan of the stuff you used to hear us do on the air, you should definitely check out our website. We have been taking phone calls and talking to people off the air, and putting most of it up on our "sounds" section of www.orock1059.com. It's kinda like a DIY approach to streaming and podcasting, but 20% more effective when it comes to fighting plaque. Thanks for your support, time, and effort in reading this massive missive.
When I found out we would be playing more music on O-Rock 1059, even though it was outside what I had become accustomed to, I knew it was the right move. We had shifted into a grey area of a music/talk hybrid radio station, and this caused some confusion in the marketplace as to our identity. Were we a music station that talked too much, or a talk station that played too many songs? I've always loved music and talking, so for me personaly the ambiguity was just fine. However, people eat at Mickey D's because they know how the french fries are going to taste. Consistency is something any customer-based industry must embrace.
So, a few weeks ago we started playing more music in the morning. It reminded me of my young, carefree, and naive days at Rollins' radio station and my early time at the other station I worked for before O-Rock. The only difference was that we had shifted from what we were doing and there are two people working with me now as opposed to flying solo. Our boss, who is also new to this, prepared us for the move to more music as best he could...but without actually diving in and experiencing it, I don't know what he could have told us that would have helped any more or less.
I don't know if I would be doing this even halfway-proficiently if Savannah wasn't as supportive as she is. I wanted to work with her for years because of the comedic chemistry that we share...but in addition to that, as her friend, I know I've got someone who will be honest with me but have my back each and every morning. She's been thrust into something that is FAR outside her radio comfort zone, but she's taking direction and keeping an open mind like a true champ. There's so much to love about her, but her providing a foundation for me during this next phase of the show has earned her my lifelong devotion.
I hoped that a handful of people would be at least marginally disappointed that they weren't hearing as much of us as they had become accustomed to. To be frank, I feared that we would be overwhelmed with calls saying things like "thank God you idiots are finally shutting up and playing music!" I'm not saying that we haven't received any calls like that (some suspiciously coming from my parents' phone number), but the amount of people who have called to make sure we still have jobs and want to know what they can do to "make things go back to the way they were" has been immensely appreciated. Like I said, people tend to resist change...and especially in those first few hours of the day, a sudden interruption in our routine sends us out of our comfort zone.
I've had people ask if I'm happy about what we're doing now at O-Rock 1059. Without hesitation, the answer is a resounding yes. What we're doing now is solidifying our identity as an alternative radio station that plays the good new stuff and a bunch of old-school classics. For me, the enjoyment of music radio has always been the unpredictability factor. Oh, sure, you know you're going to hear Daughtry, Nickelback, and the Chili Peppers...because like it or not, they're 3 of the top-selling acts in the US right now. But in addition to playing the hits for the masses, we'll bust out some old Sublime, Smashing Pumpkins, Beasties, or even one of the many one-hit wonders of the 90's. I don't know what it is about 90's pop, but I frigging love the one-hitters. Stroke 9, Harvey Danger, The Flys, Wheatus...being able to play that on the radio is a great way to make a living.
I think the missing element for this radio station I've come to love, live, and breathe is a consistent identity. If hits to our website and crowds at appearances are any measuring stick, the personalities at O-Rock 1059 have cultivated a sizeable following. In less than 2 hours at Big Belly, where I've done weekly appearances for over two years, a couple hundred party people will once again pack the place in order to drink, be merry, and win free stuff from us. Scott, our afternoon guy, brings the noise to Friendly Confines 2 every Thursday night and it's out of control. My point is, what we've been doing so far on the streets is definitely working.
So, we're playing more music than we ever have. 3 times a day, we go for 105 minutes, 9 seconds without interrupting the music with commercials. It's challenging for me to find stuff to talk about and whittle it down so it flows with the music, but again...I love a challenge. I also love being able to play great music. This is what will allow us to pick our corporation's pockets for some advertising money and begin to not just compete in the market...but to f*cking win. When Orlando realizes that they can turn to us for some compelling content, great free stuff (like this week's White Stripes trip to Alaska), and songs that stand out...well, I'll just say that it'll feel really good to finally see O-Rock billboards and television commercials.
If you are a fan of the stuff you used to hear us do on the air, you should definitely check out our website. We have been taking phone calls and talking to people off the air, and putting most of it up on our "sounds" section of www.orock1059.com. It's kinda like a DIY approach to streaming and podcasting, but 20% more effective when it comes to fighting plaque. Thanks for your support, time, and effort in reading this massive missive.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Our New Hot Traffic Babe!
We at the Morning After Show are very sad to see our good friend and traffic reporter Kid Cruise go on to another job...but we are simply overjoyed to welcome the lovely, vivacious, and HOT Michelle Wargo! I suggested that she call herself "MichelleWargodotcom" to push traffic to her website...and so you can see just how babe-a-licious she is...go HERE and check out her photos. Nice!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Why I Love O-Rock 1059, Orlando's Alternative
Complete creative control of this blog, for one reason. They pretty much let me write whatever I want and I never get static about it. Also, we are playing some bad-ass music right now. I got to start things off at 5:19 this morning with a double-shot/multiple-O of Smashing Pumpkins. You know how certain songs are transcendent in that you can remember not only where you were when you heard it first, but how you were feeling and the weather outside? That's "Siva" for me, the first of the 2. The first time I heard it was when I was volunteering at Rollins College's radio station. I think another DJ had played it for me and it was love at first listen. I immediately went out and bought my own copy of "Gish", the Pumpkins' first CD and wore that sucker out. I was young, my first marriage hadn't yet turned to sh*t, and Nirvana had started a mainstream revolution against crappy pop music.
The song "Siva" is a voyage in itself. With Corgan's vocals going from droning to delicate, Chamberlain pounding the drums like an animal, and D'arcy's pre-addiction basswork on point...this song represents to me what the early Smashing Pumpkins were all about. I turned it up almost as loud as I could without causing Scott and Erica to break into our studio and cause me bodily harm.
The second song was the new single, "Tarantula." I don't know if it's the song itself that I like or if it's just the fact that the band is back together, but either way it was fantastic to start the day with the old and new Smashing Pumpkins bookended together like that. The new CD "Zeitgeist" comes out next month and I know they're playing a handful of dates in California this summer. I need to rectify the fact that I've never seen them live. I had 2 chances. One was at the Lollapalooza that got rained out (Volusia County Fairgrounds, curse you!) that only had the best collective of bands EVER. In addition to Corgan and co., that Lollapalooza featured Beastie Boys, Tribe Called Quest, Cypress Hill, and Sonic Youth. All in my top ten bands of all time. I'm not bitter, though. It's as if God him/herself thwarted me from this concert by bringing down rain and collapsing the stage. Why? Who knows.
The other time I should have seen the Smashing Pumpkins, they were playing at The Edge in Orlando. I had tickets and was on my way there and two dudes got into a bidding war for my tickets on our way walking down Livingston. When it got to a hundred bucks for the 2 tickets that cost me nothing, I had to make that deal. In retrospect...dumb move. At the time...a hundred bucks could buy quite a bit for a waiter.
Another reason for me to love O-Rock 1059 is the return of Tijuana Flats. We've kinda switched up the way the Morning After Show is run, in case you couldn't tell. We have to be a lot quicker and getting guests on the air isn't as simple and casual as it used to be. Coming from a talk background, I'm finding myself in new territory when it comes to producing and keeping things tight. I have to say that I was majorly impressed with the job that Ashley and Carlee did this morning. They not only brought great food, gifts, and hot sauce...but they did a phenomenal job with us in studio this morning and Tijuana Flats got a lot of love from The Morning After Show. Win-win.
The Smashing Pumpkins double-shot (Silent Rob calls them "twin spins") was just one of the many gems we had today on our show. We also played Radiohead's "High and Dry" and Spacehog's "In the Meantime," both during the 6:00 hour! I really like that new Fictionplane (that kid sounds just like Daddy Sting!), the new Finger Eleven, and Brand New's sound made me want to go out and buy their CD. We couldn't do this without your support and I hope you are into what you hear on O-Rock 1059...Orlando's Alternative!
The song "Siva" is a voyage in itself. With Corgan's vocals going from droning to delicate, Chamberlain pounding the drums like an animal, and D'arcy's pre-addiction basswork on point...this song represents to me what the early Smashing Pumpkins were all about. I turned it up almost as loud as I could without causing Scott and Erica to break into our studio and cause me bodily harm.
The second song was the new single, "Tarantula." I don't know if it's the song itself that I like or if it's just the fact that the band is back together, but either way it was fantastic to start the day with the old and new Smashing Pumpkins bookended together like that. The new CD "Zeitgeist" comes out next month and I know they're playing a handful of dates in California this summer. I need to rectify the fact that I've never seen them live. I had 2 chances. One was at the Lollapalooza that got rained out (Volusia County Fairgrounds, curse you!) that only had the best collective of bands EVER. In addition to Corgan and co., that Lollapalooza featured Beastie Boys, Tribe Called Quest, Cypress Hill, and Sonic Youth. All in my top ten bands of all time. I'm not bitter, though. It's as if God him/herself thwarted me from this concert by bringing down rain and collapsing the stage. Why? Who knows.
The other time I should have seen the Smashing Pumpkins, they were playing at The Edge in Orlando. I had tickets and was on my way there and two dudes got into a bidding war for my tickets on our way walking down Livingston. When it got to a hundred bucks for the 2 tickets that cost me nothing, I had to make that deal. In retrospect...dumb move. At the time...a hundred bucks could buy quite a bit for a waiter.
Another reason for me to love O-Rock 1059 is the return of Tijuana Flats. We've kinda switched up the way the Morning After Show is run, in case you couldn't tell. We have to be a lot quicker and getting guests on the air isn't as simple and casual as it used to be. Coming from a talk background, I'm finding myself in new territory when it comes to producing and keeping things tight. I have to say that I was majorly impressed with the job that Ashley and Carlee did this morning. They not only brought great food, gifts, and hot sauce...but they did a phenomenal job with us in studio this morning and Tijuana Flats got a lot of love from The Morning After Show. Win-win.
The Smashing Pumpkins double-shot (Silent Rob calls them "twin spins") was just one of the many gems we had today on our show. We also played Radiohead's "High and Dry" and Spacehog's "In the Meantime," both during the 6:00 hour! I really like that new Fictionplane (that kid sounds just like Daddy Sting!), the new Finger Eleven, and Brand New's sound made me want to go out and buy their CD. We couldn't do this without your support and I hope you are into what you hear on O-Rock 1059...Orlando's Alternative!
So, what's with all the music?
We've been receiving a lot of phone calls lately from people saying things like "hey, I just got back in town and now you guys are playing a lot more music. What's up with that?" Well, it's your damned fault for going out of town! That made us switch up everything. Don't do it again! But seriously, here's why you're hearing more music than ever before on O-Rock 1059. We are returning to our roots as a kickass rock radio station! There's nothing diabolical, evil, or even remotely bad about it. We get to play more and better music than any other radio station in town and we love it. For those of you who have been so good to call us and say you miss us talking and taking phone calls...well, you're in luck. All the great stuff you got accustomed to hearing on O-Rock 1059 can be found in the "sounds" part of our Morning After Show page on www.orock1059.com. Thank you so much for your phone calls and emails, and please don't hesitate to ask if you have any additional questions. What we do is so enjoyable because you interact with us...and we have absolutely no plans on stopping that anytime soon. Peace!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Holy Crap!
Nancy Grace from CNN might be just a little uptight. She was doing a segment on Paris Hilton when her producers decided to have some fun with her. Click here if you want to start your day with a big laugh!
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