Viva Burnt Dog radio

I have a bigger post on KCPR and terrestrial radio generally brewing, but I need to post this tidbit before I forget.

KCPR has been my choice during my daily commutes (except for mornings, when they tend to unspool Democracy Now and I tune out...nothing against Amy Goodman, she fights the good fight, but I've been over my limit for political outrage for a few years now), and I'm especially fond of the classical show Spot o' Class. The dichotomy between the traditionally staid presentation of classical music and the happy go lucky college bro-dude voice of the DJ doing the show intro over Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries always cheers me up.

Tonight the Ride came on and the DJ was in fine form with his 'best radio station in the world, and best radio SHOW in the world' patter when he busted this move on me.

"Hey....I probably don't have to tell you guys....but it's SHARK WEEK!"

Out of context, not that amazing...but delivered over Wagner's Ride during the intro to a classical music show...PURE GENIUS.

Here's to you, awesome college radio DJ guy! Tonight you redeemed and justified the existence of your entire industry, and made a tired, sullen bookseller very happy.