Every time I start to write a new blog I stop. I'm not sure why. It certainly isn't because I don't have much to say, believe me, I've got plenty to share with the world. Work is going great. I'm working less at the store, more in broadcasting.
Karel is super fun, supportive, and easy to work with. I have got the man some awesome guests lately including
Macy Gray,
Marcia Clark,
Margaret Cho, and
Idina Menzel. I enjoy producing as much as working in a newsroom because getting an interview with someone who isn't always easy to reach can be quite thrilling. I feel like most elected officials, business leaders, and law enforcers are all to eager to give you their spin on just about any situation. working in a news room can be ultra exciting or just plain mundane depending on the day. The art of the hunt and the excitement of the chase never dies while producing a talk show. The variety of subjects from serious legislation and violence on the streets, to a new album and concert tour, the possibilities are endless.
I also enjoy the challenges that come along with working with the other hosts. Christine Craft, Matt Ray, Maureen Langan, Peter B. Collins, and Stacy Taylor are all people I am learning from. Each host has their own way of doing things and quirks that make their show unique.
I've been teaching the Teen Media Program in Marin since January. It has been a lot of work and I am looking forward to a one month break after this Thursday. When I was in High School the process of making a radio news story interested me, but I had no idea how to go about doing it until someone at
WGAN stuck a microphone in my hand and said "Here kid go do some field reporting." I really like the fact that I am not only showing students how to make radio stories, but how to show their personalities through their writing and follow up on things that interest them.
Yellowstone National Park awaits in just under one month. I can't wait to go! I was blown away with all that Lassen Volcanic National Park had to offer. I am sure Yellowstone will be even more spectacular! Here's to staying out of the mouth of a Grizzly.
My beer production has kicked up. I created a darn good Porter with Paul in my backyard. It was so good we decided to do it again, along with an IPA and a White IPA. We are also in a brewing contest to brew a
Pilsner Urquell clone. I guess we'll see how that comes out. Round one of pilsner brewing is coming soon. The winner of the contest gets to tour the PU factory in Prague. Wish us luck.
My good buddy Tom recently visited San Francisco. We took a day to tour Muir Woods and wine country while he was here. The photo above is from Hook & Ladder. Who can resist hamming it up in front of a firetruck?
