KPOET Radio: What's Happening?

Last Week of Broadcasting

2010-05-11T19:28:00.000-07:00

This is KPOET's last week of broadcasting until Fall semester, so don't forget to tune into your favorite shows!

KPOET would like to extend a huge congratulations to our graduating seniors from Management.

Congrats to:

Freckles

Monster Mattie

Lea

Tudy

Dominique

Danny

Louis

Yay, we are so proud of you!

Who's Who on Management? Christine Siedschlag and Elyse Sharp

2009-11-12T15:47:00.000-08:00

Christine "Freckles" Siedschlag

Program Director

Grade: Senior

Major/Minor: Biology

Job Duties: Supervising DJs and on-air material.

Years at KPOET: 4

Jobs previously held at KPOET: CD Reviewer, Assistant Music Director, Business Manager, DJ

What do you like about KPOET?: It's a fun environment with friend people, and music is always playing.

Dream Career: Marine Biologist

Favorite Band: !!Jonas Brothers!!

Fun Facts:

I don't even like music
Pugs are the best

Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: Had a show that we eventually just played Rick Astley all hour, then had another show devoted to R. Kelly.

Elyse "Beans" Sharp
Assistant Program Director

Grade: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Theatre

Job Duties: supervising DJs and on-air material, and assisting the Program Director.

Years at KPOET: 2

Jobs previously held at KPOET: CD Reviewer, DJ

What do you like about KPOET?: Working for Freckles, the other people working here, our "Girl Wall", and the flexible schedule

Dream Career: Actress

Favorite Band: The Frames and Cobra Starship

Fun Facts:

I saw the original "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Live
I can tap dance
I inflate every air mattress for Freckles, Breckles, and Lambchop

Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: Forgetting to say "KPOETradio.com" as a sign-off until 5 seconds into the next song

Who's Who on Management? Dominique Simmons and James Anderson

2009-11-10T15:28:00.000-08:00

Dominique Simmons
Assistant Music Director

Grade: Senior

Major/Minor: Psychology

Job Duties: Talking to band promoters and trying to get CDs from all kinds of genres into the station, from new age hippie folk to doom metal, I make it happen.

Years at KPOET: 3

Jobs previously held at KPOET: CD Reviewer, Volunteer DJ

What do you like about KPOET?: Any organization that has a squid in its logo is fine by me.

Dream Career: Solid Gold Dancer

Favorite Band: Nine Inch Nails

Fun Facts:

I love to hula hoop
And run people over in video games

Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: I realized very early that dead air is a sin.

James "Breckles" Anderson
Production Consultant

Grade: Junior

Major/Minor: Theatre Tech

Job Duties: Make commercials and station ids.

Years at KPOET: 3

Jobs previously held at KPOET: Tech, Volunteer DJ

What do you like about KPOET?: It's a relaxed environment with good people

Dream Career: Stage Lighting designer

Favorite Band: Emeralds

Fun Facts:

I've never had Vietnamese food
I've been to Disneyland over 50 times
I waited 19 hours in line for Metal Gear Solid

Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: Rick Astley Power-hour with Freckles

Who's Who on Management? Mattie Estevez and Luis Orozco

2009-11-10T15:13:00.000-08:00

Mattie "Monster Mattie" Estevez
Chief Engineer

Grade: Senior

Major/Minor: Whittier Scholars: Themed Entertainment

Job Duties: keep techs in line, push buttons

Years at KPOET: 4

Jobs previously held at KPOET: Tech, Tiny

What do you like about KPOET?: The fun environment and crazy times

Dream Career: Walt Disney Imagineer

Favorite Band: Pink Floyd

Fun Facts:

I have road rage
I love darkness
I'm a mix of many spirits

Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: Trapped in the Basement

Luis Orozco
Chief Engineer

Grade: Senior

Major/Minor: Sociology/History

Job Duties: Technical advisement to other techs, assist DJs, and outdoor sound

Years at KPOET: 2

Jobs previously held at KPOET: Assistant Sound Engineer

What do you like about KPOET?: Being around a good environment, playing music, fun job

Dream Career: Teacher/Writer

Favorite Band: Rage against the Machine

Fun Facts:

I play Rugby

KPOET Giveaway!

2009-10-01T23:51:00.001-07:00

Contest Rules:
Listen to your favorite show on KPOETradio.com and the DJ will announce the word of the week.
On Thursdays between 12:30 and 1pm, be one of the first 5 listeners to visit the studio and tell us the word of the week.
The first person will receive a KPOET shirt and a $20 gift card to Panera Bread.
The 2nd-5th people will receive a KPOET shirt.

Unfortunately this contest is only open to students attending Whittier College.
No one working for or volunteering at KPOET are eligible to win.

Keep Your Eye Out for Us Around Campus

2009-09-25T14:17:00.001-07:00

Last Wednesday was StoJo Community day in the Stauffer/Johnson courtyard, and some of your friendly KPOET Management and Techs were out there providing the sweet tunes.
Keep your eye out for the KPOET table at other events around campus and come request some music!

Don't forget to tune into KPOETradio.com between 10 am and 11 pm every Monday through Friday to hear the regularly scheduled shows.

Holy Cow! We're On Air!!!

2009-09-21T13:32:00.000-07:00

That is right, ladies and gentlemen!

KPOET is back up and broadcasting for the year.
You can tune in at http://www.kpoetradio.com and click Listen Now!

Just in case you forgot, we are broadcasting from 10 am to 11 pm every Monday-Friday, and we've got some great shows lined up.

Lea, the General Manager, is bringing you two hours of Rock-ology every Tuesday from 5-7 pm.

Happy Hour with Beans and Lambchop is returning with a different time, so listen every Wednesday from 5-6 pm to see what surprises will be happily tossed your way.

4th year in a row, Monster in the Basement will be sending you chills through the internets every Tuesday night from 7-9 pm.

Listen to those shows and more! There is a schedule posted on the main website if you want to look for more cool shows to tune into.
Or, if you really want to prove how big of a fan you are, listen to every hour we are in the air!

Who's Who on Management? Tobit Raff and Arturo Lozano

2009-09-21T13:17:00.000-07:00

Arturo "2D" Lozano
Station Manager
Music Director

Grade: Senior

Major/Minor: English/Anthropology

Job Duties: Handle the flow of music in the station. Manage CD reviewers. Manage the station.

Years at KPOET: 4

Jobs previously held at KPOET: CD Reviewer, Music Director

What do you like about KPOET?: Everything. The people, the music. It is literally the best place to work on campus.

Dream Career: Baseball player

Favorite Band: Weezer

Fun Facts:

The way to my heart is through food.
I can probably beat you at any of the Super Smash Bros. games
The Dark Knight came out on my birthday.

Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: Hiring Julie. Just kidding...or am I?

Tobit "Avocado" Raff
Station Manager
Production Consultant

Grade: Junior

Major/Minor: Mathematics major, Scientific Computing minor

Job Duties: Running the station, making commercials, promos, and station IDs

Years at KPOET: Starting my 3rd year

Jobs previously held at KPOET: Production Consultant, Tech, DJ

What do you like about KPOET?: We got class, no doubt about it. We're a great group. Tightly knit.

Dream Career: Cryptologist at the NSA, Mathematician at Google.

Favorite Band: Minus the Bear

Fun Facts:

I have blue hair
I'm a frequent visitor of Idaho
I actually enjoy math
Everyone at the station calls me Avocado

Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: I don't make mistakes.

Who's Who on Management? Lea Jimenez

2009-09-07T13:41:00.001-07:00

Lea Jimenez
General Manager

Grade: Senior

Major/Minor: Philosophy; Whittier Scholars Program

Job Duties: Oversee, ensure and secure Kpoet property, duties, and employees

Years at Kpoet: This is my 4th year

Jobs previously held at Kpoet: Technical Assistant, Program Director, Co-General Manager

What do you like about Kpoet?: I take pride in the freedom Kpoet Allows its DJs and Staff

Dream Career: Free-form DJ in large market radio (LA/NY)

Favorite Band: The Doors

Fun Facts:

Works at 95.5 KLOS Los Angeles
Likes to Chase Seagulls on the beach
Enjoys long drives along PCH and to the desert
Loves cats

Welcome!

2009-09-07T10:32:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the brand new KPOET Radio blog! Here you will find updates on events, promotions, or just fun facts of what is happening around our studio. This blog will be updated once a week, so keep checking back to see what is new. That way you won't miss out on any opportunities!