In 2007, I was asked by the industry magazine Friday Morning Quarterback, to host the World Premiere for the new CD from the Cult. The CD is called “Born Into This.” This one-hour premiere ran on Rock & Alternative stations all over America. It was an amazing experience for me to be able to sit down with Ian Astbury, Billy Duffy & Chris Wyse to discuss the recording process and what makes the band tick. I’ve been fortunate to have been able to interview the band on several occasions. Considering they’re one of my favorite bands of all-time…I always remind myself how cool my job is. I have purposely uploaded this in mono and at a low bit rate. Lots of people spent a lot of time putting this together for the broadcast. It sounded amazing when it happened. But, here…it is presented for archival and your listening enjoyment. Thanks to the band, their manager Tom Vitorino, Mike Parish & everyone at FMQB for flying me out to Hollywood and allowing us to do this at the legendary Capitol Records building. Hope you enjoy!

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This was the station that I grew up listening to. I’m proud to say I got to work for them. Two hours after being fired by WAAF, WBCN gave me a job! Born in 1968…one of the first Rock stations in America. The station is gone now. It is one of the tragedies of the radio business. I have friends that I grew up with that hate the fact that I got to work there and they didn’t. (Hi John!)

Working Thanksgiving Day is always fun. I love the progress of the day. People get sick & tired of their families. They start knocking a few back. And the “radio guy” is their best friend. And recently, the “Black Friday” shopping, is starting to begin *on* Thanksgiving. Which adds yet more opportunity for fun & frivolity. Here’s Thanksgiving on WBCN w/Neanderpaul.

Oh yeah!!! There is nothing like Black Friday! The day after Thanksgiving! That special time of the year when people express joy & caring toward each other. And the body count, increases with every sale. It’s an unparalleled display of love. Just like in the movie “Jingle All The Way”

In a legitimate attempt to answer the eternal question: “Who are the biggest geeks of all-time (Star Wars? KISS? Narnia? Harry Potter?) Here’s an example of yours-truly, doing an afternoon shift on WBCN. It was always awkward to fill in on ‘BCN. Because everyone there knew I needed a full-time job, and I know the uneasy feeling existed. That’s what radio is…everyone trying to save their ass. While someone’s looking to take their gig. I wasn’t I liked everyone at WBCN, and felt awkward almost every time I had to work. They were good people. I hope they’re all well now that the station’s gone.