MCLA Beacon Online

The home of WJJW's best and brightest, as heard on 91.1 FM.

The podcast boxes below are bi-weekly offering of portions of radio shows from the students of MCLA.

6p.m. - 9p.m.

Hot Mess with Ashley is exactly what the title states. Listeners will never know what to expect as the music played depends on Ashley's current mood. From time to time the show will also feature a takeover by Malaysia Goodnow. Even the topics discussed are random and result in what is considered a Hot Mess!

9p.m. - 12a.m.

Dead Air with Bill and Amanda features an Artist of the Week, spotlight on a single musician or band. The cover song of the week segment where a cover and then the original is played and discussed as to which is better. There is also an odd news segment which consists of three weird news segments from the week. The show is split with the first half being all independent bands and the other major label signed bands.

12a.m. - 3a.m.

The Next Day Show is a talk show hosted by Amanda, Ashley, and Bill. there is usually and interview and then random topics such as celebrity news, and local news. Each week is different.

6a.m. - 10a.m.

Charlie in the Morning hosted by Charles Schnitzlein is the daily morning show on WJJW excluding weekends. Topics on the show range anywhere from interviews with politicians, musicians, and artists to local, national, and celebrity news.

10a.m. - 12p.m.

The Record Collectors' Show, "The Show That Celebrates Vinyl Diversity," hosted by John Breen. The show is currently in its 16th year on WJJW. The host is a recent retiree from MCLA and an avid record collector since 1960. The format of the show is a true, eclectic mix of the entire history of recorded sound. Included in the show are extensive community and campus announcements (send to j.breen@mcla.edu) and updates on record collecting news. A free sample CD of The Record Collectors' Show is available on request to the above email address.

6p.m. - 9p.m.

Random FM hosted by DJ RJ plays good music over the air that people will enjoy. The key is no playing the same ten songs every hour. Every week new playlists are developed for broadcast, and while the music selected is done so with a purpose, the essential goal of randomness is never forgotten. It is DJ RJ's goal to entertain the masses.

6a.m. - 10 a.m.

Charlie in the Morning hosted by Charles Schitzlein is the daily morning show on WJJW excluding weekends. Topics on the show range anywhere from interviews with politicians, musicians, and artists to local, national, and celebrity news.

5p.m. - 7p.m.

FolKenS.uch hosted by Ken Swaitek has been on the air since 1996. It consists of folk music, folk rock, and singer-songwriter music. The show is also listed nationally as a Sing Out Magazine radio partner.

More Show Bios Coming Soon!

6a.m. - 10 a.m.

Charlie in the Morning hosted by Charles Schitzlein is the daily morning show on WJJW excluding weekends. Topics on the show range anywhere from interviews with politicians, musicians, and artists to local, national, and celebrity news.

10a.m. - 2 p.m. [Anytime Between]

Art Connections hosted by Sue Elias is a show which talks about various aspects of the arts such as art, music, and various talents where creativity is used. Interviews are conducted with various artists throughout the community as well as students and professors on campus. This show gives everyone a chance to talk about their special talents as well as special events which are coming up.

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6a.m. - 10a.m.

Charlie in the Morning hosted by Charles schitzlein is the daily morning show on WJJW excluding weekends. Topics on the show range anywhere from interviews with politicians, musicians, and artists to local, national, and celebrity news.

9 p.m. - 12a.m.

The Big Takeover hosted by Tyson Luneau is a show featuring upcoming bands as well as the classics in underground music, primarily punk, hardcore, indie, emo, pop punk, and post rock. bands of all genres are encouraged to send demos to the show for on-air play, as well as addition to the station library. There are also love interviews with bands from time to time, and hopefully in the future recording of live sets in the studio.

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6a.m. - 10 a.m.

Charlie in the morning hosted by Charles Schitzlein is the daily morning show on WJJW excluding weekends. Topics on the show range anywhere from interviews with politicians, musicians, and artists to local, national, and celebrity news.

More Show Bios Coming Soon!

6p.m. - 9p.m.

Random FM hosted by DJ RJ plays good music over the air that people will enjoy. The key is no playing the same ten songs every hour. Every week new playlists are developed for broadcast, and while the music selected is done so with a purpose, the essential goal of randomness is never forgotten. It is DJ RJ's goal to entertain the masses.