Guys NOT on the Radio

25/05/2023

What should go in the middle of Utica’s Roundabout?

24/05/2023

I've gotten political a few times on this podcast... However, I try to keep it even-keeled.

I have friends and family that I disagree with on their political views. I LOVE them. That will NEVER change. And, I would go to battle for them.

Live and let live. And, love all. Accepting humans to be humans, and letting them be the people God wants them to be. Everyone has a path/purpose. Everyone walks their own path in life. Let them walk it freely.

-JC

I hate getting political.

But, wow. We are so off track with the culture wars.

Why do we care what people do, think, or want to be? If a dude wants to live as a chick, how does that impact me? It doesn't. Live your truth. Be your own person.

We are only on this rock for a little while.

I'd rather love than hate. If you feel differently - that's on you. And, I won't lose any sleep. But, love and understanding go a long way.

Just saw this video of a 12-year-old addressing his school board because he wore a shirt that said “There are only two genders: male and female.” his argument was that he has a right to his views if they can wear pride shirts and display flags. True, he has the right to his views. But, his views diminish others.

Telling someone else how to live their life, is not in the cards for me and something I hope we are passing down to our kids.

I don't like tattoos. But, I'm not going to wear a shirt that says, Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.” Or “Those who tattoo themselves are of the Devil!”

I also think that motorcyclists who can't ride over a few stray grass clippings need more training or training wheels. Again, my beliefs. And - I have been unfriended and internet-shamed for the grass-clipping statements. (Edit: I will purposesly NOT blow clippings into the roadway this summer because I’m not a dick. Even though I am right in my beliefs about people who struggle on two wheels. But, if my clippings inconvenience someone, or their inability to navigate a roadway with obstacles on a death machine that is a horrible choice of transportation, I will choose to be considerate.)

I can't even imagine what it's like, to not be comfortable in my own skin, in the gender I was born into... And discovering that isn't who I am meant to be. The process you go through. How tough it is, to not find yourself like everyone else. Being a kid is tough. Being different?! And now, we have adults who daily push back on the extremely small minority who are figuring themselves out. And, it is promoted and cheered by politicians, talking heads on television, and jackholes on social media. For all of the anti-bullying campaigns and mental health/suicide awareness that we have employed, we have managed to undo it all. Putting lives at risk. For what? What is the end goal? More dead teens and adults? From violence committed against them? To them taking their own lives? How does any of this make sense?

Take your Bible. Open it up. Turn to John 15:12-13. “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.”

I'll see you in Ottawa at Family Pridefest on June 10th.

18/05/2023

Remembering Cornell today.

Cornell playlist:
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfnMDJZ_SlFRxzqXdM60UeMtvR6uTUi03&feature=share

• REMEMBERING CHRIS CORNELL •
• The voice of a generation passed •
• On This Day • May 18th, 2017 •

08/05/2023

Yes.

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfnMDJZ_SlFRxzqXdM60UeMtvR6uTUi03&feature=share

07/05/2023

Steve’s review of Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

https://www.stevepulaski.com/2023/05/07/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-2023-review/?fbclid=IwAR3vN3-01n9u-E6mBDnzqrppMJWT9xvnQx2sB4oeCJhibOizQh_SWc9CVXg&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

James Gunn delivers an intense, emotionally stirring finale for the loser characters he so dearly loves.

03/05/2023

Just got off the phone with Lou Anne Lenzie. She's back on the air on WCMY on weekends. We are working on lining up a chat with her - soon!

Also -- We have Liz Biddle (Braun) lined up for 5/22. She was news director of Studstill Media/The Radio Group from 2006-07. She went on to WTMJ-Milwaukee and WGN-Chicago following her time in the Illinois Valley. Liz and her husband, Chris, are the "Forest Gumps" of my Facebook feed. Seriously. They know the Avengers.

27/04/2023

Hey guys! Hope you're all doing well. I wanted to ask for your help with something. We're looking to improve our podcast and would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to fill out a survey for us. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help us create better content. Thanks so much in advance!

26/04/2023

Latest episode on your favorite podcasting services.

17/04/2023

Hey Shap.

I got some stories. Do we dust this thing off again?

I was recording WALLS nights around 6pm on Mondays. That time slot has opened up for me.

-JC

Well kids… it’s been a fun run for the past couple of months.

But, I think I’m now officially retired. We couldn’t come to an agreement with Shaw Local Radio to keep my contract for WALLS nights.

In the scheme of things, a 7pm to midnight radio show is a throw away slot. In fact, the competition is talentless during that time slot. So, I figured my days were numbered.

This has been a hobby for me over the past few years and appreciate all of the stations who have allowed me to fill in or do part time work for them.

If I get another call down the road to do this again, and I have time, I’ll be back. Otherwise, back to radio retirement.

Also - Here’s a pic of me with our new kitten, Ellie.

22/09/2022

Shap and I have been best friends since freshman year of college at North Central in Naperville.

We got to go back to the station where everything started recently to reminisce about a local band show we both had a hand in getting off the ground to celebrate 25 years of independent musicians getting airplay.

https://www.wonc.org/2022/09/22/local-chaos-celebrating-25-years-on-wonc/?fbclid=IwAR3IGc8X3jJp_H16i8Rjc8Q5DYq7F8kzZJzDMIpQv_ex9PwM93ukfxwjIC4

The spirit of Local Chaos is linked directly with the music written and performed within our incredible community. As fans first, we find that there’s nothing more important than promoting and uplifting the art of the people around you. Naturally, musicians come and go. Some stay active for a brie...

26/06/2022

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03/05/2022

Proud of Shap for addressing Oglesby City Council about an outdated ordinance that was recently cited.

28/03/2022

New playlist inspired by recent events.

Links for YouTube Music and Spotify in the comments.

24/03/2022

Do you need your face melted by some ROCK? Check out Shap's Handpicked Playlist! Links for Spotify and Youtube in the comments