Tuesday, February 18, 2003

CFUV
I have nothing but love for CFUV, the University of Victoria's radio station. When I lived in Victoria my dial was always set to the station, eventually beating out the CBC for loyalty. Like people who watch television, I'd make sure that my routine included time so that I could sit down and listen to my favorite shows. Every Friday night I'd listen to the Cuteness Continuim and Electric Dialectics, Wednesdays I'd phone up the sexy Danielle and make musical requests. On Saturday mornings I'd listen to Indian music and take part in Bollywood trivia.

The station had real class. It wasn't super polished like public radio. People would ramble on without a script, there'd be frequent bouts of dead air and frequent bouts of obsenity. The radio hosts didn't have what we could call "radio voices", but they were extremely distinct. My favorite radio hostess was Danielle, who despite having a minor lisp, had the sexiest voice I'd ever listened to. It's too bad that she no longer has a radio program. Those were great days.

Now that I have broadband again, I've taken on my mantle again and continuing to bow at the altar of public radio.

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