The Used in our studio tomorrow.

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 @ 11:45AM

And in concert tomorrow night at Salt Air.

Our friends from The Used will be in concert tomorrow night at Salt Air, and they’ll be in our studio at 4pm to chat with our very own Artie Fufkin.  Will he ask them if they’ll send postcards to his 97 year old grandmother?  Will he lick Bert?  Will Bert lick Artie?  Tune in tomorrow to find out.

After attempting to ride Frontrunner on Monday, I may try it again tomorrow when it is no longer free.  Monday’s ride to work was fine, but trying to go home that night was a mess.  There were thousands of people crowding the train station for free rides and it took forever to get home.  I’ll keep you posted on how it goes.

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Mandinka” Sinead O’Connor
1:20 “Message to the World” Story of the Year

The Ass Family.

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 @ 11:29AM

Hahahaha!

A friend of mine sent me this picture.  I think this is a perfect family!

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Soul Meets Body” Death Cab For Cutie
1:20 “Bound For The Floor” Local H

I rode the train to work today!

Monday, April 28th, 2008 @ 11:52AM

Choo-choo!

UTA’s Frontrunner is finally running and I decided to test it out for my commute today.  I boarded at about 8:40 in Farmington and arrived at Salt Lake Central at about 9:10.  Then I hopped on a Traxx train and arrived at Trolley Station in time for my 10 am shift.  Things were a little off schedule this morning, but it is their first live day with commuters.  I have to walk a couple blocks to our studio, but it was fine.  I expected the trains to be crowded, but at the time I rode it was very comfortable.  I might ride an earlier train tomorrow morning to see what that’s like.  The cool thing about it is you can go to http://www.rideuta.com and enter your departure and arrival destinations and the time you wish to arrive and it will plan your trip for you.  It’s pretty sweet. 

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Blue and Yellow” The Used
1:20 “Last Train Home” Lost Prophets (It was the only train song I could think of.)

todd’s iPod

Friday, April 25th, 2008 @ 12:30PM

todd's iPod for today

10:20 “Promise” Eve 6
1:20 “Cuts You Up” Peter Murphy

Spring Fever is eating me alive!

Thursday, April 24th, 2008 @ 11:59AM

I'm craving a little hike.

So the snow/hail is bumming me out because I’m ready for summer.  I was talking to my buddy Kurt (we named Kurty the X96 Short Bus after him) about hiking Mount Timpanogos and it sounds amazing.  He showed me some pictures of it on the summit and I want to hike it.  He and his brother Anthony have been on that hike several times and they want to take me this summer.  So that’s my summer goal.  Fortunately, Kurt is a well trained medic in the army reserve so if I have a heart attack or break my ankle, he’ll save me.  We have to wait until well into the summer for the snow to melt, and even then there’s a bit of snow at the top.  If you come to our live remote broadcasts, you’ll likely see Kurt--he drives our vehicles.  Say hi to him and tell him to take it easy on me when we go hiking.

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Fake Plastic Trees” Radiohead
1:20 “Worlds Away” From First To Last

Todd’s iPod today

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 @ 12:59PM

Look at my post from yesterday for my train ride on UTA's Frontrunner

todd’s iPod

10:20 “Just Like Heaven” The Cure (They’re here on May 23!)
1:20 “Judith” A Perfect Circle (I forgot how good this song is.)

Riding the UTA Frontrunner.

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 @ 5:37PM

It opens this Saturday!

We got to take a ride on the new UTA Frontrunner today, and I got to have a first hand view of the Bombardier Cab Car.  Watch the video and get ready for commuter rail in Utah.  Thanks to UTA for the advance preview.  They made this nerdy train geek very happy!

New Nine Inch Nails Today!

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 @ 11:14AM

Breaking News! We will have a brand new song from Nine Inch Nails today.  Stay tuned for details.

X96 Big Ass Show 2008

Monday, April 21st, 2008 @ 12:01PM

Coming soon!

We’re already working on preparations for the 2008 X96 Big Ass Show.  We must have decent weather this time, that’s for sure.  So far we have some good options for bands, and we will likely move the event to USANA Amphitheater.  This will keep costs down and make it possible for us to crank the sound up.  Please post any comments you have for bands you’d like to see.

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Train In Vain” The Clash
1:20 “Wonderwall” Oasis

UTA Frontrunner!

Friday, April 18th, 2008 @ 7:53AM

I'm way too excited!

It looks like we’re going to give X96 listeners the opportunity to ride the new UTA Frontrunner commuter train before it officially opens on April 26th. Richie T. is setting something up with UTA, listen to Radio From Hell for details. The best part is that he’s working on an arrangement for me to ride in the locomotive with the engineers. I’m thrilled to get an up-close look at the MotivePower MPXpress locomotives that are paired with the Bombardier bi-level cab coaches for the opening of the commuter railroad. Did you know that the the locomotives and cars operate in a push-pull system that allows for the engineers to operate the train from the cab coach for southbound trains? This reduces the need for a wye and reduces time and energy used to turn the train around. It will appear as if the train is moving in reverse when headed southbound, with the locomotive remaining at the rear of the train. Did you know that MotivePower is located in Boise, Idaho?

OK. I’m a little bit geeked on the trains. I’ll settle down.

Yesterday’s Todd’s iPod
10:20 “Love Remains The Same” Gavin Rossdale (Former lead vocalist of Bush and Gwen Stefani’s sperm donor has a new solo album on the way.)
1:20 “Stay Away” Nirvana (Because it’s a great song lost in the album that contains “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”

New WEEZER!

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 @ 12:47PM

-W-

We found the brand new Weezer song and we’re playing it every hour on the hour all day today.  The song is entitled “Pork and Beans” from the Weezer red album set to come out June 24th.

I forgot to post my songs from todd’s iPod yesterday, so here they are.
Todd’s iPod Tuesday 4/15
10:20 “Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine” The Killers
1:20 “Perfect Drug” Nine Inch Nails (I suck trying to play this one on Rock Band.)

todd’s iPod Wednesday 4/16
10:20 “Gray Cell Green” Ned’s Atomic Dustbin
1:20 “A Wish Away” The Wonderstuff

Oingo Boingo, possibly one of the greatest bands ever.

Monday, April 14th, 2008 @ 12:33PM

(According to me.)

I’ve been on this little Oingo Boingo kick for the last few days.  It started on Saturday when I pulled out one of their old CD’s to listen to, and since then I’ve been ruminating on their greatness.  Danny Elfman is a genious with his lyrics and they know how to utilize a horn section.  Today on todd’s iPod I played “Only A Lad” and the sarcastic tone of the song made me smile.  Good stuff.  Of course Mr. Elfman makes a ton of money scoring movies and from his theme for The Simpsons.  That’s probably a good gig.  But check out some of the old Oingo Boingo tunes out there.  Good stuff!

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Only A Lad” Oingo Boingo
1:20 “World In My Eyes” Depeche Mode
(I must be in an old school mood today.)

Home-made fajitas!

Friday, April 11th, 2008 @ 12:35PM

Last night it was a delicious serving of fajitas from my favorite new piece of kitchenware.  For xmas we got some new pots and pans plus a cast iron skillet.  I love cooking in the skillet.  I made the best fajitas last night, they were so good they even rival Chili’s fajitas.  The fact that I’m starving as I type this blog entry must have some reason for the subject, since I’m thinking about how yummy dinner was last night...and I have leftovers.  That’s the one thing about working the 10a to 2p shift--I work through lunch time.  But I guess I did the same thing back when I worked the same hours at Golden Corral.  But I digress.  The fajitas were delicious.  I’m not a bad cook.  You should come on over to the house for dinner one of these nights.

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Close to Me” The Cure
1:20 “Jigsaw Falling into Place” Radiohead

You really should check out my new shoes.

Thursday, April 10th, 2008 @ 11:42AM

My new shoes are awesome.

I’m like a woman with my appreciation for a fine pair of shoes.  These are my latest.  In addition to looking freaking awesome, these shoes are comfy!  Don’t you wish you had cool shoes like these?

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Pain” Jimmy Eat World
1:20 “White, Discussion” Live

12:10 am, burger in one hand, steering wheel in the other.

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 @ 1:15PM

Late night after Rock In UVU.

You know the guy driving on the freeway with a Wendy’s single in one hand and a Biggie Coke in the other?  That was me last night after the Rock In UVU concert at the McKay Event Center.  It was a late night for me and the drive back home to the Davis County area was a long one.  But I survived.  Thanks to the Ken Garff dealerships for buying your tickets for the show last night (that is if you received a free ticket from us).  Next time you’re thinking of buying a car, remember that Garff paid for the free concert last night.  Special thanks to Devin Spann and Rick Folkerson at Ken Garff for making this whole event happen.

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Once In A Lifetime” Talking Heads
1:20 “Crank” Catherine Wheel

You, me, and a big party tonight in Orem.

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 @ 12:18PM

Rock In UVU is tonight!

It's a date.  You, me, a crap load of X96 listeners tonight at Rock In UVU at the McKay Event Center at UVSC. See Story of the Year, The Bravery, The Brobecks, Ludo, and Josephine Collective.  Doors open at 6:30.  Get tickets at Smith's Tix or the McKay Event Center box office.

todd's iPod

10:20 "An Honest Mistake" The Bravery

1:20 "2nd Boys Will Be 1st Choice" The Brobecks

Free show tomorrow night!

Monday, April 7th, 2008 @ 1:13PM

Rock In UVU

Tomorrow is the free show at UVSC with Story of the Year, The Bravery, The Brobecks, Ludo, and Josephine Collective.  We hope you got tickets from us, but if you haven't, they are for sale at Smith's Tix or the McKay Event Center box office.  It will cost a mere $9.63 plus service fees to join us for the fun.

todd's iPod

10:20 "Nellie The Elephant" Toy Dolls

1:20 "Love Me Dead" Ludo (See them tomorrow night at Rock In UVU.)

I’m a football officiating nerd.

Friday, April 4th, 2008 @ 10:56AM

(Even in the off-season.)

I’m such a nerd.  You might know that I officiate high school football, and that I’ve done that for years and I love it.  Even in April I’m excited for football season to start up.  Tomorrow, I get to work with some of the officials from the Mountain West Conference at one of the spring scrimmage games at one of the big local universities.  These guys are experts, and they’ve worked hard to reach the NCAA level of officiating.  I’m stoked to have the chance to train with them and learn as much as I can.  This will be a great learning experience for me.  And you never knew so much work went into tossing yellow flags and blowing a whistle.

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Ghost 16” Nine Inch Nails (Go to http://www.nin.com to get the new Ghosts I-IV release.)
1:20 “Radio Free Europe” REM

New Urinal Cakes!

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 @ 12:56PM

It is a special day here at the X96 office.  We have a fresh new urinal cake in the men’s room.  Nothing makes me happier than the fragrant perfume given off by a lovely new urinal cake.  I was in a bad mood until I went to the restroom.  Now things are looking up!

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Peek-A-Boo” Siouxsie and the Banshees
1:20 “At First Sight” The Brobecks (Even though their new album is still being mixed, this song was finalized and Dallon gave it to me to put on my iPod.  And now I’m sharing it with you.  Make sure you see The Brobecks play this Tuesday night at the McKay Event Center with Story of the Year and The Bravery.)

X96 and Radio From Hell voted Best Of in City Weekly!

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 @ 11:50AM

Thank you for your continued support!

Radio From Hell with Kerry, Bill, and Gina won in the City Weekly’s Best of Utah for 2008.  X96 was voted Best Music Radio Station and Radio From Hell was voted as Best Morning Show.  I know we win these things pretty much every year, but I never take it for granted.  We couldn’t be in business without your loyal support.  Thanks to everyone who listens to us and then shows it when asked to vote for their favorites. (Shhh...I’m not supposed to know about this yet, so don’t tell anyone.  The Best Of Utah issue comes out tomorrow.)

todd’s iPod
10:20 “Blitzkrieg Bop” The Ramones
1:20 “Sell Out” Reel Big Fish

todd’s iPod

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 @ 5:11PM

Just my iPod songs today because I'm too lazy (well, actually busy) to post a blog.

todd’s iPod

10:20 “Down In It” Nine Inch Nails
1:20 “Can’t Wait One Minute More” Civ