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It's National Radio Day Today!
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National Radio Day: The crew celebrates the listeners who still tune in every morning and shares how much radio means to them.
Where It All Started: Launa talks about her first radio gig at 97.3 The Edge in Minneapolis, where she interned for the Andy Savage Morning Show.
Old-School Radio: Launa remembers cutting articles out of newspapers, pulling CDs for the show and stacking commercial carts.
J.R.’s First Radio Job: J.R. worked nights producing a dedication show, pulling songs from CDs for listeners who wanted to make requests.
Kevin’s 28 Years at QYK: The crew talks about Kevin's long run at the station and how radio has changed over the years.
How Radio DJs Know When to Talk: Kevin explains “hitting the post”—using the instrumental intro of a song to talk before the vocals begin.
The Challenge: Launa has to introduce Keith Urban's “Where the Blacktop Ends” during a 13-second intro.
Launa Nails It: She gets through the station ID, her name, the Rock the Country ticket giveaway and Keith Urban—with basically no time left.
Kevin’s Turn: He gets a 13-second challenge with Kenny Chesney, but the song turns out to have a longer intro. He nails the station promo and gets into “Beer in Mexico.”
J.R. Gets a Shot: The crew gives J.R. a final challenge with Locash's “Hometown Home.” He closes his eyes, feels the music and delivers the intro.
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