Our pal Maggie has been hosting her long-running WPRK show, Punk Rock in Your PJs, for almost as long as Crusty Old Wave has been off the air -- 10 years! This is a really remarkable accomplishment not just for college radio, but radio shows in general. Anyone who has read this space for any length of time knows I have a long relationship with WPRK starting from being an intern to a host to a producer and general supporter/fan. Part of the magic of college radio is that the shows, tastes and attitudes change with the years, but I do admit that there is some pleasure in knowing that a few staple shows are going to still be there as the seasons change, and PRiYPJs is one of those we always enjoy.I think this anniversary is particularly noteworthy in light of all the “life changes” one typically goes through post-college, such as getting married and having a kid and -- (shiver) “settling down.” For most people, their priorities as well as tastes change, but Maggie is still brimming with that youthful energy and passion for the music she plays -- mostly punk-pop from the 90s to today, with a handful of “old-school” punk like her beloved Ramones. I find it very inspiring as part of my ongoing efforts to find new music to enjoy, and Heather and I listen to her show (now via the internet) whenever possible. We invite our readers here to give it a spin (just click here on Tuesday nights 8-10 EST) and join the gang of regulars in the extra-fun chatroom during the show!
(we never had live listener chatroom interaction in my day ... grumble grumble ...)
Cheers for a great 10 years!
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