Gridfan wrote:GSP love pushing the borders, things that mainstream DJ's never would do, or could not do for fear of getting fired.
I couldn't agree more. This is what makes GSP different, worthwhile, and dare I say better than commercial radio. We don't answer to sponsors, we don't have to bow to the FCC, we don't have to do what ClearChannel commands.
Just to give all those paying attention fair warning -- I do most of my shows from Hope bar for several reasons, and the on-air atmosphere will reflect that. I drink, within reason, and I very much enjoy it. That's not about to stop any time in the forseeable future. Yes yes, I could do every show as sober as a judge but (for this DJ at least) I loosen up after a beer or three and I, for one, have a lot more fun which seems to trickle down to those listening as well. I know it's a very similar situation for other DJ's, but (as mentioned above) certainly not all of us. The point that's been made a few times now is that if the show isn't floating your boat, turn it off and tune in later. While we'd love it if you all listened 24/7, we know that's not the reality and we're glad for that too. Having listeners with diverse tastes (in both music and DJ's) makes us in turn strive to be more diverse and hence a better station. I'm very very glad that we have the sort of atomosphere here where our listeners can give us honest feedback (good AND bad). Some of us drink and party on-air. I don't expect this to be everyone's cup of tea, but don't let one show that you didn't enjoy spoil the whole experience for you. Remember, we as DJ's are in this to have fun too - we just hope you'll come along for the ride.