The X-clusive Ocho

[Radio] In case you missed it this morning, the X96 Radio From Hell special-edition exclusive super-special Ocho commemorating 5,000 episodes of the show (Warning: Inside Baseball references to follow):

Eight reasons the Radio From Hell show has lasted for 5,000 episodes on X96:

8. X96’s covert “Operation: Gina Kills the Show” plan failed in the ‘90s.

7. Todd Nuke’Em’s only backup replacement is “The Marcy Playground Morning Zoo.”

6. No one’s ever really verified the existence of the “orbital death ray” Kerry threatens the station with every year.

5. X96’s covert “Operation: Richie Kills the Show” plan failed in the ‘00s.

4. The Public Broadcasting System secretly siphons pledge funds to keep Bill on commercial radio.

3. The nightly “Fun Pigs on the Strip” Las Vegas revue is still in negotiations at The Flamingo.

2. The budget has been kept lean for years by suckering local media chumps into coming on the show for free.

1. There’s always something to bitch about, ain’t there?

(Bill Frost)

Glamorous Broadcasting Job Awaits You

[Radio] I made my usual Monday morning talkin' TV appearance on X96's Radio From Hell today, and Kerry Jackson and Gina Barberi (Bill Allred was MIA) announced they're casting about for a two-week replacement for Gina in January, as she'll be out on baby duty. They suggested I apply, but I pointed out that the 5:30-10 a.m. slot clashes violently with my late-night lifestyle; the earliest I wake up all week is Monday for my RFH gig at 8, and I'm not always awake for that.

But you, the Average Joe/Jane, can make a demo and apply. The perks: Radio From Hell will be broadcasting live from the 2008 Sundance Film Festival during that time period, so you'd have full access; real behind-the-mic radio experience on a fairly popular morning show; and maybe even minimum-wage pay (maybe). Details should be forthcoming on the RFH web page, and we know of at least one guy who could use some radio work ... (Bill Frost)