The story behind the first FM radio station in Montana, as KATQ celebrates 60 years. Mary Lou Nelson: I said, 'I'd like to start a woman's program.' He said, 'Fine. You sell it, you've got it.'
I finally made it to my first Alive After 5 of the season at Tiny's Tavern. It was great to get to talk to so many folks. My only complaint would be that it should start at two. Much better time for me, personally.
We learned this week from a listener that the sandhill crane is nicknamed "the sirloin of the sky"...
I remember when I was a teenager and would go to the Holiday Village in Great Falls to visit my dad at work. KMON was in the mall back then. And they had a window where mall shoppers could stop and watch whoever was on the air. Which is all warm and fuzzy...
Obviously, when you're in my position where you hear the same stuff over and over (and over) every single day, some songs are not going to be your favorite.
Why isn't Aaron on the radio? I've heard that from a few folks who either listen to our show, or read our content online through our sister radio station websites so I figured I better give you an update.
I just get a kick out of this ad featuring Rodeo great Deb Greenough and Hi Line Montana native Billy Beede. These guys jump right out the chutes (as expected from Deb Greenough), they get right to the point, there's some good music playing, it sounds like I'm at the rodeo...but more importantly- they sound like they are having a good time doing it.
Today is National DJ Day and while the DJ job title has certainly changed over the years, Radio DJ's are still a huge part of communities, including here in Montana