DOC: To say that one of our radio series is my favorite is like a parent having a favorite child. But I must confess, I have a special place in my heart for “Scare On The Air.” DAVE: WENTY! Are you saying Scare is your favorite child?! DOC: I’m trying NOT to say it! But … Continue reading The GGR Networks Story: Chapter Three
DOC: The year is 2010. After starting “Golden Girls Radio”, and launching its spin-off “The Saint Olaf Files”, Dave and I were ready for a new series to add to the roster. As far back as I can remember, I have loved sketch comedy. I remember watching “Carol Burnett”, “SCTV”, “Saturday Night Live” and others. … Continue reading The GGR Networks Story: Chapter Two
DAVE: Greetings, Wentyworld Readers! Dangerous Dave here! Occasional blog supporting character and Golden Girls Radio Network co-founder with Dr. J. DOC: And I’m Dr, J…also a cofounder. Writer, actor, and such. DAVE: 2024 marks the 20th Anniversary of the founding of our little nickel and dime internet radio frolics! Where does the time go?! DOC: … Continue reading The GGR Networks Story: Chapter One
“I am going to curb my enthusiasm for 2023, because 2022 was one of the best years of my life.”-Wenty, 1/1/23 “I was right to curb my enthusiasm.”-Wenty, 12/30/23 Okay, so I think it goes without saying that 2023 has been a real kick in the gonads for your humble blogger. I’ve written enough blogs … Continue reading Wentyworld 2023: The Year In Review
In July of 1998 my Dad and I traveled to Alliance Nebraska, where I would be starting a new job at KCOW. As we approached the city, I heard KCOW for the first time. And the first voice I heard was that of Mike Glesinger. I’ve worked with Gles for 25 years. He’s a coworker, … Continue reading Glesless
It’s my favorite holiday movie. I first saw it on television in the 80’s. Then one Christmas I got a VHS copy. A couple of Christmases later I got a super-fancy deluxe edition with shooting script, soundtrack CD and VHS. At this point, I have purchased this movie in one form of media or another … Continue reading 12 Things I Love About “White Christmas”
In 1998, when I was applying for the position of FM Programming Coordinator at KCOW/Double Q Country, I wrote in my application letter that I could write a 30-second commercial in 30 seconds. This falls under the category of youthful hubris, and/or “Don’t let your mouth write checks your butt can’t cash.” But the truth … Continue reading Twelve Commercials?!!?
Did you ever see the “Simpsons” episode where Mr. Burns goes to the Mayo Clinic for his annual physical? I was sort of reminded of it today as I spent a full day at Anschutz Medical Campus for a kidney transplant evaluation. A kidney transplant–any organ transplant I would guess–is a very complicated procedure and … Continue reading All I Want For Christmas Is A Kidney
Well, I am zonked out today but it’s entirely worth it. I spent last evening at Alliance’s mystic house of fun known as the Dead Unicorn Society, for the album premiere party of Kalin Krohe’s “Deja Vu”! Great music, great food, great friends….you can’t ask for much more than that. Just to get you up … Continue reading Deja Vu!
I’m writing this Wednesday night November 22nd, 2023. This is not a good time for me to write something about how blessed and thankful I am. I am in pain from surgery on my arm. I’ve been a huge pest about it to my friends and coworkers. But, and please pardon my french here, it … Continue reading Thankful For…Uh…Give Me a Minute…
