[demonrail666]

I listen to the radio far more than I watch television. Not really for music though, more for sports-related phone ins and the news. I have Talksport on right now actually.

[noisereductions]

In the mornings I listen to a local hip hop station, mainly because I think the deejays are funny. I generally wait to hear them spit the news, gossip and sports scores. By then, I'm pretty awake, and throw on a CD usually.

Originally Posted by ZEROpumpkins

I used to listen to Triple J, but it's all Lady Gaga and the Presets these days.

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Originally Posted by gmku

Do you? I mean, really, like, via a tuner in your stereo system? Not via your computer?

It's different when you twirl the dial on your stereo and tune in that great college rock station or alternative NPR-based fringe station. Or even, for the lucky among you, that increasing rarity of the fiercely American independent spirit, the humble pirate radio station.

There's a commitment on your part. There's also the glow of that receiver dial in your darkened room.

For me, the glow comes from a 1970s-vintage Pioneer TX-7500 tuner with knob dials and flip switches and wide FM dial with two VU meters.

I'm fortunate to live near a great FM station that goes by the call letters WNCW. I get to hear a lot of new stuff. A lot I don't like, a lot I do. But a lot I'd never get exposed to without the station.

So, what do you go on the internet for, then?

[Keeping It Simple]

Anyone here ever listen to New Zealand's alternative radio station 95bFM?

[StevOK]

I live too far out to get anything good. I would listen to NPR if I could.

[gmku]

Originally Posted by sarramkrop

So, what do you go on the internet for, then?

That's a very thoughtful question.

Originally Posted by gmku

That's a very thoughtful question.

Answer it, then.

[Dead-Air]

Originally Posted by sarramkrop

So, what do you go on the internet for, then?

I agree. I can't get my own station on the radio in my house, so I listen to it online.

I love being on the radio and listening to the radio when I need a voice in the night and all, but the online options let me be in every city in the world at once. So many great stations, and they do everything that "real" radio does, in fact are often being broadcast simultaneously over airwaves.

When I do listen to radio, it's more often AM than FM, so it's not about being techy. It's about seeking out what's most interesting through whatever means is readily available.

[gmku]

There's something about feeling a connection to a great local station, though.

[Dead-Air]

Originally Posted by gmku

There's something about feeling a connection to a great local station, though.

I agree with that, that's why I dj at one. But, like I said, I have to listen to it online at home because Portland is all hills and rivers and shit.

[gmku]

Originally Posted by Dead-Air

I agree with that, that's why I dj at one. But, like I said, I have to listen to it online at home because Portland is all hills and rivers and shit.

Mmm, I be in Portland soon to see my honey. I have to fly across the country to see my honey, ya know. Play something for us, dj dead-air.

[Dead-Air]

Unfortunately, I won't be on the air this week because of a stupid mandatory work meeting. So are you going to be living here, or just commuting for sex?

[gmku]

The latter. Unfortunately. The plan is eventually I'll be a Portland resident but I'm not sure that will happen in the next year or so. For the time being, I'm stuck in Asheville.

[Dead-Air]

That's gotta suck.

[gmku]

Yeah. It does. But hey, I'm not in Iraq. Could be worse.

Sorry. That sounds inane. In reality, it does suck, but we're trying to make the best of it and are determined it's temporary.

[Dead-Air]

Originally Posted by gmku

Yeah. It does. But hey, I'm not in Iraq. Could be worse.

Fair enough. I've used that argument on myself while my wife was working and going through grad school at once actually. Now it's just one of those activities at a time, and instead I say, "Hey, I'm not in Michigan. Could be worse." Cuz the finances are shit.

[gmku]

Michigan would suck bad.

Hey, Ashevilled tied with Portland as best beer city. It ain't all bad here. For every time I could be having sex with my wife, I'll just drink some good beer. I'll be enormous next year at this time, and an alcoholic, but, hey, I won't be in Michigan.

[gmku]

Originally Posted by sarramkrop

Answer it, then.

I would if I felt I had time for your nonsense.