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Friday, May 29, 2009
Because I Said I Would...
5/14/09
I opened my big mouth this morning and said that I would post pictures from my childhood....I may regret this!
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This is me pretending to be mysterious | | |||
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This is the first band I was ever in "Negative Charlie" I am the portly gentleman in the middle! I think I was 15 in each of these pictures | ||||
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Today was the last day for our intern Dan, we opted for the super cheesy passing the burnt CD pose as I hand him a copy of his final performance on KIWA-FM, Good Luck Dan! | ||||
And now you know:
A) Why I am so mal-adjusted
and
B) Why I am in Radio and NOT Television
Have a great weekend!
- Punk
Does Anyone Out There Twitter?
4/29/09
We got engaged in a lengthy discussion on the merits of using the internet messaging service "Twitter." From there we also wondered who did the whole "facebook" thing and overall, how much people are on the internet in general in Northwest Iowa?
I feel I am a bit behind the curve as far as this technology stuff goes, I spoke with our intern Dan about what the "kids" are doing nowadays and it appears that by and large, facebook is the preferred means of communication. When I asked him about Twitter, he said that heard about it, but only from the media and didn't actually know anyone who was actively using the service. I decided I would give it a try, so anyone who uses twitter can "follow" me:
http://twitter.com/waynebarahona
From what I have been able to gather, the point is to communicate with other users using short "status updates" like "I am eating a sandwich" or "I am having ham for dinner tonight." (Wow, I must be hungry, all of my analogies are food related!) People do have conversations, they are short but go back and forth and are a matter of public record. (They don't have to be is you direct message, but that's another lecture for another time!)
So I now have a myspace, a facebook and now a twitter. When the heck do I actually talk to people in person? I am even using the web to talk to you right now! I just had an old friend call me out of the blue a few minutes ago and we do try and keep up with each other on facebook, however she decided that sometimes you just need to pick up the phone and actually SPEAK to someone, to which I say, kudos!
Do you know what I am talking about, or perhaps I am just babbling and stuck in a world all by myself? (its been suggested)
Let us know! E-mail us: chunkandpunk@kiwaradio.com or message us or friend us or follow us or…even a phone call would work!
Thanks for the time, I KNOW you have better things to do!
-Punk
Pop vs. Soda
A Study in Dialect - Pop vs. Soda
4/1/09
Alright, enough is enough. I decided I would try and win an un-winnable pop vs. soda argument so, I did some searching on the internet...(yeah, that's how I roll during the workday!)
It appears that Chunk and I are not the first or only people that have ever opened up this debate! There is actually a website out there called popvssoda.com that has opened up a nationwide survey on this very subject! And the conclusion? People who say Pop are much cooler! (Seriously, it's what it says!)
Want to know who says what where? Here's a COUNTY-BY-COUNTY breakdown of carbonated beverage references for the ENTIRE country!
Click on the image for the full version
(Also note on this map that our entire listening area consists of "Pop" drinkers!)
Conversation #2: Sloppy Joe vs. Taverns
More internet research, yes I am actually getting PAID to do this!
From wikipedia.com:
The origins of this dish are unknown, but recipes for the dish date back at least to the 1700s. It dates in print to 1935. There is probably no Joe after whom it is named - but its rather messy appearance and tendency to drip off plate or roll makes "sloppy" an adequate description, and "Joe" is a name that would suggest, to an American, a person of proletarian character and unassailable genuineness, similar to how having a cup of 'joe' referred to coffee. There are many individual and regional variations on the dish.
Similarities to other sandwiches in the USA
In the Midwest (particularly in the state of Iowa where Roseanne Barr popularized the name Canteen style sandwich) a variant known as the loosemeat sandwich exists. In other parts of the Midwest, these are known as looseburgers or as Maid-Rites. This version of the sandwich is made with only seasoned ground beef, and does not include a tomato-based sauce.
According to The Encyclopedia of American Food & Drink, it was created in 1934 at Ye Olde Tavern Inn by Abraham and Bertha Kaled
At least now we have the origins of the argument! I (and a few other's I've talked to) still maintain that it is INDEED a sloppy joe!
So in conclusion, I am indeed right! The Internet says so! And if 26 years on the earth has taught me anything, it's that you should believe EVERYTHING you read!
-Punk
A Night With Shawn Mayer - 3/30/09
This past Friday evening, Chunkette and I traveled to the Clay County Regional Event Center on the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer for the first event in the three concert series of appearances by northwest Iowa's own Nashville Star, Shawn Mayer. All proceeds from these three shows, including upcoming dates in Cherokee, Iowa, as well as Vermillion, South Dakota, are going to the 9th District of the American Legion. It was refreshing to see a young person like Shawn, who is trying to further her musical career, take the time to promote something other than herself. It is obvious in listening to this young lady that she is doing more than just talking the talk in regards to America's soldiers and the job that they do. Far too people anymore seem to remember that freedom is far from free, and for the 200-plus years of this nation's existence our freedom has been purchased with the sacrifice of the men and women of our armed forces. Ok, I'll crawl down from my soapbox now and get on with the report on Friday night's festivities.
Chunkette and I arrived at the venue at about 6:30 p.m., with a scheduled interview time with Shawn of 6:50. As it turned out, the five or so minutes that we expected was nowhere near as much as we received. As it turned out, we got to spend close to half an hour with this delightful young lady, and I am happy to report that she still appears to be the same small town girl who just a few short years ago was living in May City, Iowa, and dreaming of country music stardom!
When first approaching her, you can't help but notice the military-style dog tags that she wears proudly around her neck. During our conversation she told me that she had given a blank dog tag to an area veteran when she was in May City for her "hometown concert" during the run of the Nashville Star series. When she appeared at the Clay County Fair this fall, the same veteran returned the dog tag, now engraved with the legend, "We do what we did so that you can have the freedom to follow your dreams". To me that is the definition of military service.
As I mentioned earlier we had the opportunity to chat with this delightful young lady for close to half an hour, and even managed to make her blush while reminiscing about the first home-made Shawn Mayer CD that was delivered to the radio station a few years ago. The blush came from the reminder that we had played her music, even though the sound of crickets was clearly audible. She explained that fact with a self-conscious giggle by telling us that particular CD had been recorded in her garage. She has certainly come a long way since those days.
We were all having such a good time chatting, but alas there was a show that needed to be performed, and time has an annoying habit of marching on, even when you wish you could slow it to a crawl.
The show was an awesome experience, led off by O'Brien County's own Dave Fintel who performed several well-known country tunes, many of which leaned toward the patriotic, which I thought appropriate, considering the cause for which the show was being performed.
When Shawn Mayer took the stage she held the audience in the palm of her hand. This girl has a voice more powerful than a garlic milkshake!!! Chunkette and I were both blown away by the fact that such a huge voice could emit from such a little girl. If the only time you have heard Shawn Mayer sing was during the Nashville Star show, then you can't appreciate the voice that she possesses. TV simply is not able to do justice to that voice!!
Sadly, the concert passed as quickly as our private time with Shawn in the green room had passed, and it was time to head home. But very few people left!! The line for autographs was unbelievably long. And it was nice to see this up and coming country star take the time to return the affection to her fans that they so freely offer her.
All in all it was a great night!! We saw several people there we knew, and several listeners, as well. It was a great concert that raised money for a great cause. One of the most pleasant parts of the night, however, was the opportunity to see for ourselves that the success that has come Shawn's way over the past several months hasn't changed her from the sweet little small-town girl that she's always been. At a time when most performers are promoting themselves and working hard on their careers, she was willing to promote something bigger than herself and give something back to those who have sacrificed for all of us. My faith in the younger generation was renewed.
Click here to listen to the interview!
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