media bytes for monday, march 3, 2008

Monday, March 3, 2008 by SDRadio.

World-Famous Hula checks in from the Playhouse at Channel 933: “One of the funniest interviews we had of any guest in the Playhouse and it came from the one and only Bob Saget who stopped by Friday!”

Hula adds the TV host and comedian was there “To talk about his comedy show that is here this week and about “life after Full House! Never expected “Danny Tanner” to be so raunchy!”

Hear the audio clip at Channel 933.

Jeff Gelder writes about his own personal ‘Star Trek” moment: “I had the pleasure of hanging out with Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura) while she was in San Diego for the premier of her new movie “Lady Magdalenes” at the Black Film Festival. I met her at the Men’s Chorus Sing for the Cure concert last year when I co-hosted the breast cancer awareness show with her.”

His adventure continues, as Jeff adds, “She and her sister looked me up and we went out for drinks after the show and breakfast at Mary Janes in the new Hardrock Hotel the next day. She is really a great lady! She’ll be guest starring on the show Heros now that the strike is over.”

Thanks GelderHead!

Who is filling in for Tony and Kris at US 95.7 this week?

KyXy’s evening broadcast includes the talents of Kris Toledo. Before joining KyXy 96.5 she was a movie and music production executive representing companies in New York, Los Angeles and London. She was a Radio & Television major at Palomar College and SDSU, eventually turning her sights on a career in radio.

She stopped by the SDRadio cyber offices and answered a few questions.

SDRadio: Kris, how long have you been at Kyxy

Kris: Never has 4 years flown by faster. My anniversary is in February of course.. The month of “Lerv” as it is often sung…

SDRadio: You have an extensive background in the media. What else have you done?

Kris: I’ve done a lot but there’s still more to do! I haven’t published any cookbooks (yet) or hosted a TV talk show or presented an Oscar! A girl has to shoot big Chris

But my path has been filled with amazing moments.. I’ve been in an arena of twenty thousand screaming fans for a Jay-Z concert where I produced the opening film to his on-stage entrance. I’ve shot rock bands from Finland in the English countryside, shot Phil Collins on the Paramount Lot, Finger 11 in Toronto and Missy Elliot in Miami, to the NWA reunion video. I’ve been a record label exec, produced a movie, and been in a blockbuster hit movie. But I’m most proud of the work I did starting up the Music Video arm for Quentin Taratino and Lawrence Bender’s Production shingle, A Band Apart. (they made Pulp Fiction and Good Will Hunting etc). It was the coolest..What’s cooler than that!

SDRadio: Why KyXy Love Songs?

Kris: It’s a rare opportunity at an establishment like Kicksy to get on the mic fulltime. This station has been here over 20 years and the Jocks have been here almost as long. It tops the ratings and is owned by an extraordinary entertainment house, CBS Radio. That all made it a no-brainer. On a personal level- Love Songs is special by creating a one-on-one relationship with the listeners. I’ve kept connected with my audience through their requests and dedications, from first timers to loyal long-term fans. I’ve been invited to weddings, baby showers, it’s like they have adopted me into their lives and are a member of my family too. That might just be the coolest.

SDRadio: The best audience is right outside your door. What is San Diego
tellin’ you?

Kris: I share my personal stories on air and on the kyxy website, so San Diegans know me well already. Fans are always thrilled to talk about Kicksy whenever I’m out and about. From the guys at Subway who have Kicksy on in the store, to the man on The Coaster who recognizes my voice or my Starbucks girls who listen- It is so much fun seeing the true excitement they have about knowing there is a real and caring person playing music for them at night. Women tell me they put their babies to sleep to my show. Girls have emailed that it’s the perfect background for scrapbooking with friends, makes doing laundry more enjoyable, and couples enjoy it in the car going to dinner. I think the vote is a thumbs-up.

SDRadio: Secrets about the Greener leaving a messy studio? Or is it hold over from Sam Bass — or Mean Kevin Dean?

No no.. Actually it’s Sonny West! He destroys the place every morning. Takes us all day to clean up after him. He’s a wild man! LOL..

Thanks Kris for stopping by. You can hear her weeknights starting at 7 p.m.

Radio host and personality Chris Cantore can be heard via his on-line podcast. Chris writes: “It’s official, the cantore.podcast is avail for your downloading pleasure.”

The former 91Xer adds that it is “a homegrown, d.i.y. operation, it’s something I’ve put together for my friends…

Check it out a here.

San Diego’s Radio Mayor is at it again! On Thursday March 13th Roger will do his four hour radio show from the back parking lot at KOGO on Granite Ridge Drive.

Jimmy Valentine, producer writes, “We’re going to ask you to come by and sign a petition to get a measure on the November ballot that will change the CA Constitution to once and for all declare that in our fair state a marriage is defined only as that union between one man and one woman. We have current law with that language but that law is being challenged by the gender confused and their allies. We need your John and Jane Hancock to get this on the ballot and then get it passed.”

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your internet travels today! See YOU on the radio and right here later in the broadcast week!

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