RESURRECTING THE CRC RADIO SHOW
Back in the early 70′s I did a goofy radio show with pretend guests. It was called “The Junkery Jack” show. I used my dad’s stereo combo turntable, complete with cassette recorder and built-in mike. I was Mr. Junkery Jack and my brother Nicolas played all the guests. Characters like the Incredible Hulk, Gumby, Clint Eastwood came on the show. The two of us would do our own silly commercials. My brother Marc, a professional radio personality and mixer even back then, encouraged us. He’s trying to find a copy of one of the shows he came across. If he does, I will share it with you.
I like the Radio medium. It’s old school, but I find it more intimate and organic than video. This is in part because of the “anything goes” YouTube craze, the “non-reality” Reality Show craze, and the “carefully crafted” Talk Show craze. When I had the time to do the CRC Show for Odeo (which I loved doing), I would interview a random person and ask them 3 Burning Questions. I want to bring this back on my personal blog, but in a simpler more doable fashion. I’d like to have a friendly philosophical chat with the old and potential new members of my “Safe Haven” blog community every Wednesday. I will look into the possibility of making it live as long as it doesn’t lock me into schedule that will be impossible for me to keep. Otherwise it will have to be pre-recorded before it airs. I will start next week with Mr. Aarne. Perhaps we will do this with Skype, but I know many of you don’t have Skype. Lazar, our webmaster magician, will figure something out that works for everybody.
How does everyone feel about this?
December 9th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
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December 9th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Radio is so much better. I have a computer upstairs.
December 9th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I’m liking this creative explosion! The Mountain Man is in! Any way I can help.
Be well,
December 9th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I like it.. Barn, ever hear of Ridgeway Colorado? Maybe my next move in a few years.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Keep me in the loop Tim.
Be,
December 10th, 2009 at 10:39 am
The Diamond Sutra, like many sutras, begins with the famous phrase “Thus have I heard” (एवं मया श्रुतम्, evaṃ mayā śrutam, 如是我聞).
What if you are real shy……and I don’t know what Skype is….
And my Fashion Illustration class is on hold till Feburary……..or I can work out the payment plan…paid for the actual classes you attend…I always wanted to be a court room artist………drawing the witnesses, murderer and victims.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Skype is a service that allows compurter users to communicate via a secure, and encripted web site. All communication though skype is transmitted and recieved confidentialy and the encription allow this.
I like the Diamond Sutra explaination. I vote Sista getting the second show! Bring it CRC! Yeah Baby!
Be,
December 10th, 2009 at 11:44 am
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December 10th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I can see it now! THE JUNKERY JACK RESURRECTION SHOW!
I think this is a very, very, very cool idea and can’t wait for it to come to fruition. It’s going to be fun to hear the voices of everyone who I have ‘read’ over the years and those I haven’t.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Including yours.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
LOL……..not a chance! I am far more scintillating in writing than in person!
December 10th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I think Bonnie should be the next guest speaker after Dougie because I already have stage fright just thinking about it………
December 10th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Well then Ben…You’ll just have to be part of an online reading interview with CRC. You can stay in a chat setting, and CRC can interview you and read your responses and replies. You can’t get out of this Bonnie!!! Your OG! You formed our little cyber island years gone by. We need the stories! It’s how the Native Americans keep their traditions alive. They tell the tales!
Sorry. got on my soap box there for a moment.
You got problems? I got solutions!
Be,
December 10th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Now you got me going through the archives. According to the chronological order of posting, Sex Toy was first to post, Catherine was second, and “that seems to be everybodies excuse” is third. You had a wild run in the beginning CRC.
Be,
December 10th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Oh dear……………..
December 10th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
CRC,
This sounds fun and interesting but I must admit I’m like Anna in the stage fright department. If called upon you can count on me, I’ll be at the end of the line.
Your Frienduzi,
Aduzi
December 10th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I have a confession to make.
I’ve always been drawn to the theatrical arts but I’m better at being someone who works behind the scenes.
Sorta like the woman who holds up the man on the throne. LOL!
I seek no visibility…..
In High School I was involved with Tech Theater so I could somehow make sure that I could immerse myself in my much loved theater…… because …when I am put on the spot…..or when the focus is on me…..I turn into some sort of big time blithering idiot.
Ever watch someone whose tongue ceases to work at the most opportune moment? Well…..that….my friends….is me….
So um……a chat setting would prob work best when it comes with me. Like I said….
I’m definitely more scintillating in the written word…….and I’m not even sure about that!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Ben and the rest of you, if there’s one thing I can confidently say about myself is that I am good with people. The stage fright will just melt away and you well forget what you are doing accept having a chat with me.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Oh Lordy I hope so! I would very much love to help your ’cause’ but I really have no confidence in me appearing as anything other than a complete and utter ninny.
On a dif note…..after reading Barn’s comment about going thru the archives, I decided to figure out just how long I have been following your blog. My God! I first appeared on the scene in April 2004!
Amazing how times flies by…..
December 10th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Ben, from you’re writing everyone knows you’re not an utter ninny. It all comes from the same source. Remember, it is not important what people think, it is important that you just be yourself. And if anyone laughs at that I will personally take them down with a baseball bat.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
LOL! OMGoodness! For the first time in my life I have a man willing to protect my ‘honor’! With a baseball bat, nonetheless!!!!
I’m joking btw……
Okay then…..I’ll concede….I’m not an UTTER ninny…..just a ninny who momentarilly has brain farts when put on the spot!
December 11th, 2009 at 12:39 am
I look forward to it with anticipation.
December 11th, 2009 at 1:00 am
Laz, how are we doing on the finding something accessible to everyone, doesn’t cost money and can still be a live show without people having to reveal their numbers etc? Perhaps the free telephone conference technology can come into play. Everybody calls into a safe haven it is simultaneously aired live on this blog. Possible?
December 11th, 2009 at 1:01 am
I can call in using my Skype account. They can call in with any phone.
December 11th, 2009 at 8:15 am
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December 11th, 2009 at 9:03 am
This will be awesome! I loved listening to your radio show. I’m very excited about this
December 11th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Team Speak VOIP server. An account that has a predetermined amount of people who can speak to each other in real time over the internet.
And Ben….
There is a chat feature on team speak. There are adminsiatrators who can open mics, or even boot people from the server.
Remember a few years back, I was working on incorporating this VOIP technology into a screen writing tool by integrating the VOIP with a online collaborative writing team. It did work, but I’m just a little fish. Dugsy can tell you. It worked well.
Be,
December 11th, 2009 at 10:22 am
And I think I would be near to the last , maybe even last. I would like to hear Monkey. For some reason I thought he was a man. Also RB, DOC, California Yankee, and Sex Toy was before my time…………Yes, Catherine T. and Joy, Amy, Aduzi and of course the big D, The Barn, Aug, and all the people from Madonna, The Wizard and his lovely wife. The people at the first New Mexico, Pahfest, the first Doug and his wife, who help me with my movie, Matanza and Lonnie and his wife, I went to my favorite Chinese restaurant and I saw Lonnie and his wife eating, small world.
December 11th, 2009 at 10:29 am
You guys don’t want to ask Barn ANY open ended questions. TRUST ME! But then again…Try me! It could become very interesting. But Anna? No dodging! Here is what I see. Find Sex Toy! Interview that person. Then Catherine, then Brodda, then Sista, then Benny (LOL! had to say it.), and on and on and on….
Can of worms CRC. Can of worms.
Be
December 11th, 2009 at 11:06 am
I found Sex Toy, it is a web site for Sex Toys, you knew that right….and Kimberlee, Sebastian Phelan, Dutchy and Lane…..
My Dream
I want to create an alternative “Hollywood”. A grassroots chain of digital movie theatres all across the country. They would be similar to community theatres. They would pop up in small towns, ethnic neighborhoods, colleges, etc. They will be a place for people to experience films Hollywood chose to exclude from their ever myopic entertainment business. They will be a place to discuss the films over good food and drink. I believe they will foster community pride. And when these digital theatres are networked together via the internet, there will be a great communication and awareness that will help to lift the corporate veil we are forced to live underneath. Art and small business will come together with the people. There will be a strong sense of empowerment. Sparks will feed the dimming light of the Eternal Human Spirit and the world will be better for it. I am passionate about making this happen.
And what are the three burning questions?
December 11th, 2009 at 11:22 am
thats great i think id b a good guest but id like 2 here u talk wit get down banditos but hes not a regular of the blog so exne that hope every thing comes 2 gether debo
December 11th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I don’t remember Sex Toy. Was that spam or real person with a sense of humor. I remember a Renee.
December 11th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
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December 11th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
What if you didn’t paid your phone bill and you have to find hotspots to get internet, you know like by hotels and libraries, restaurants. Linksey anyone…. and it was a real toy store with videos and all, what is spam anyway?…..and what if your tongue gets tied into knots amd all you say is ,”Huh” can you repeat the question or pull a Sarah Palin and answer weeks later, “I read Time Magazine!” It could happen….
December 11th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
S/T came back a few times in a short shot of time. But C/T! Boy did she take a shine! Was good to see that. You can tell her that for me Joy.
Be well,
December 11th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Being a recent contributor to this blog, I am honored to be considered a member of the cyber family. Despite our anonymity, there is a spirit of comaraderie among this motley group. The random interviews with 3 burning questions could foster a spirited colloquy for the blog community. I say why not!!
December 11th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Renee and I go way back…..at least 9 or 10 years. If you want me to contact her for you I can.
December 11th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
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December 12th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Frienduzis,
If you haven’t already, you got to see this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUtPKbMwnRo&NR=1&feature=fvwp
Merry Christmas everyone.
Aduzi
December 12th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
oh well i LOVE the idea! i’m not sure if i told you this or not, but my husband and i met and fell in love doing community radio in boston. we even broadcast our wedding ceremony on the air so our faithful community to all take part. i just love the medium.
just a couple days ago we were shooting video of the snow and talking while we were filming. i thought – THIS is a great way to do radio while also giving the “listener” something on which to focus the eye while we talk. it’s funny – i was just thinking of these things and how to get back to doing radio and now you’ve posted this! we would LOVE to hear some of your old stuff with your brother! that would be really awesome.
also we would love to be involved in any type of call in radio venture (or however it develops) if you’d like for us to be. that would be really FUN!
i’m so happy to read all the enthusiastic words on this blog! how exciting. new beginnings.
much love to you all, gangbusters! xoxo
December 13th, 2009 at 8:37 am
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December 13th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Doug, sometimes we have technical trouble hearing and viewing audio and video -> but not today. we heard your message and are praying for you. thank you for sharing what you’re going through with all of us – you have so many friends here who love you so much. you are like family to us … please keep us posted. we love you.
p.s. i use gangbusters as a term of endearment -just to be clear. to me it means an excited and enthusiastic group of friends.
December 13th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I remember, Renee. She like the picture of my brother Marc and I looking like walruses on a slip n’ slide. She was proud of her son who was in the army as she should be. Then, somehow, she got upset with this blog, didn’t really know what it was about. Perhaps it became too intellectual or metaphysical for her tastes. My blog is a mixture of all sorts of things, much like myself. The only rule is treat each other with dignity, respect and understanding. It would be nice to have Renee stop by to say hello. I think she was the first to find my blog.
December 14th, 2009 at 9:34 am
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December 14th, 2009 at 10:51 am
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