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THUNDER is owned by GI Family Radio,
Alan Usher is the VP/General Manager.
GI family radio is a locally family owned
& operated company that was founded in April 2004.
GI family Radio is based in Grand Island,Nebraska.
& has become Central Nebraska's biggest & best radio station.
Having an unprecedented 5 stations
which include:
Thunder 103.1FM~Grand Island,NE
Star 97.3FM~Grand Island,NE
Country 96.5FM~Grand Island,NE
KRGI 1430AM~Grand Island,NE
KMMJ 750AM~Grand Island,NE
THUNDER has only been on the air since June 1st, 2006
But has quickly became Central Nebraska's
most popular & most listened to radio station since.
THUNDER has already in it's short time on air
sponsored such events as,
the THUNDER Road Show & RocktoberFest 2006.
THUNDER Brings to its vast amount of listener's
"the best of the new & everything that rocks"
& Central Nebraska is absolutely Loving it!
THUNDER is sweeping across Central Nebraska like a storm!!
the reason isn't only because of the stations great music line up,THUNDER has also became so popular with it's listeners because of the hard work,creativity, & determination of the guys we now know as the
"THUNDER jocks"...
We have all came to love them,& we love tuning into these guys because each one of them bring something special to THUNDER! We love how they can make us laugh,& say it straight from the hip..with no B.S.,we love how they
push right to the limits of what is allowed on the air!
This Interview article is dedicated
to the THUNDER jocks & to the THUNDER listeners...
We hope this will give the THUNDER listeners
a insight to the guys that we have all come to love
& have brought into our homes,cars,jobs,& hearts!
Article & Webpage Designed By:
Angela Larsen
*CHECK THUNDER OUT ON MYSPACE*
www.myspace.com/kkjk1031
THUNDER Website:
www.thunder1031.com
Skinny B
How Did You Come Up With Your Thunder Jock Name?
First I wanted to come up with something
that went well with shed...what better than skinny B(bitch)
What's the funniest thing that's happened to you as a thunder(radio)jock?
the funniest? I work with Shed how do you pick one?
What is one thing you want our readers to know about you?
tough one, I guess I would just let them know that what you see is what you get!
I don't make excuses for myself
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
program director and jock for a top 100 market rock station
Where did you grow up?
mostly Nebraska,but I moved around a lot.I lived in California, Iowa, and finally Nebraska
What person or artist would you like to meet?
I have two, Maynard James Keenan (lead singer of tool)
and Mancow (Chicago rock station morning personality)
What's the biggest reward to you from being a part of thunder?
doing what I love!
I've been in radio for 7 years
and I'm finally working for a format
that I really love and am passionate about.
I love radio, but the payoff is so much better
when you're doing a format that you love.
What's the biggest challenge for you guys as a thunder jock's?
maintaining our edge on air without going too far. I've had a lot of people call us "shock jocks"...
we aren't even close to being that.
Who or what are your biggest influences?
Dave Meffert is probably my major personal influence.
I worked with Dave at radio station in Lincoln, Ne.
Dave went form Lincoln to Dallas. that's market 176 to #5.
now, Dave does nothing but freelance work form his house in the mountains in Colorado.
his drive and influence has helped me to strive to get better at what I do and never give up on your dreams.
as long as you keep drive like that you can achieve anything.
*click Skinny B's picture to check him out on MySpace*
skinnyb@thunder1031.com
www.thunder1031.com
www.myspace.com/crappyradioguy.com
Shed
How Did You Come Up With Your Thunder Jock Name?
It was a nickname from high school that just stuck
How Long Have You Been A Radio Jock?
A little over three years now.
I was a intern in Kearney one summer,a intern/part-timer
for two years at Clear Channel Lincoln,and I’ve been in GI for 9 months.
What's The Funniest Thing That's Happened To You As A Thunder(Radio)Jock?
I can’t think of anything exceptionally hilarious. It’s a lot of little jokes every single day we’re here. With 6 guys in their 20’s working here it’s kinda like being in a frat house.
What is One Thing You Want Our Readers To Know About You?
I like John Mayer okay. I’m not gay, I’m not less of a man, his songs are just so damn catchy. Seriously I would play songs about bubble gum kisses and candy farts all day if it got me millions of dollars and lots of chicks. I guess what I’m really trying to say is that as soon as I get a chance to sell out I’m going to. Someday your child will have a room with Shed bed sheets, Shed posters, and will start his/her day with a nice bowl of Shed crunch while watching the Shed cartoon holding their Shed doll. It’s going to be spectacular.
Where Do You See Yourself in 10 years?
Working on the Shed Christmas album
Where Did You Grow Up?
Hildreth, NE
What Person or Artist Would You Like To Meet?
I can’t say that is one person that I would like to meet more than anyone else. One of the few perks of our job is the chance to meet artist. It’s cool, but if you get the chance to actually talk to them you realize that most are not that much different than you. Don’t get me wrong it’s awesome getting to meet some of these people. I guess If I had to say anyone I would like to meet Howard Stern for obvious reasons and Trent Reznor just because I want to see if he’s really that messed up.
What's The Biggest Reward To You From Being A Part Of Thunder?
Getting to start the station I always wanted to work at
What's the Biggest Challenge For You Guys As Thunder Jock's?
Well not sucking on the air is kinda hard because…well I’m not that good. I’m the Music Director so I have a difficult time keeping the music in check. I’ve got our younger listeners wanting to hear mostly new, harder rock. Then I’ve got older listeners wanting more of the classic stuff mixed in. I’m constantly moving music around to prevent our station from moving too far to the right or the left. I also deal with Skinny B’s stank every day.
Who Or What Are Your Biggest Influences?
Again no one in particular. Anyone who follows what they believe and becomes successful. I’ve had a lot of help from everyone I’ve worked with and they’ve all made me better.
shed@thunder1031.com
www.thunder1031.com
FISH
How Did You Come Up With Your Thunder Jock Name?
long story...
been called FISH for long time.
How Long Have You Been A Radio Jock?
Five years. 6moths in San Diego, 4.5 years in Lincoln,
6 months in G.I.
What's The Funniest Thing That's Happened To You As A Thunder(Radio)Jock?
A listener approached me at Karaoke and said,"I thought you'd be bigger." If I was there wouldn't have been room for him and I in that room, he was large. I value life so I didn't say that to him.
What is One Thing You Want Our Readers To Know About You?
I am a Christian. I play drums. I am a goof ball.
Where Do You See Yourself in 10 years?
39 years old.
Where Did You Grow Up?
I grew up in San Diego. I know how did I get to B.F.E.? My parents grew up here and moved us here in High School. San Diego got WAY too expensive.
What Person or Artist Would You Like To Meet?
I have met a lot.I would like to Meet James Hetfield of Metallica, and Patrick Wilson of Weezer(drummer)
What's The Biggest Reward To You From Being A Part Of Thunder?
Being popular. Sometimes I get free food at fast food places, and chicks dig me. It's all good.
What's the Biggest Challenge For You Guys As A Thunder Jock's?
Satisfying everyone. That will never happen though. Other than that coming up with new material day in and day out.
Who Or What Are Your Biggest Influences?
Jerry Coleman (San Diego Padres baseball announcer)
Jay Leno, David Letterman.
Sunflower seed kernals, and Iced Tea.
Steve-o
How Did You Come Up With Your Thunder Jock Name?
My name with an "O" at the end...way to use my imagination
How Long Have You Been A Radio Jock?
about five years too many
What's The Funniest Thing That's Happened To You As A Thunder(Radio)Jock?
Probably butchering up on stage like at Rocktoberfest a few weeks back
What is One Thing You Want Our Readers To Know About You?
I don' t know...if you ask, maybe I'll tell ya
Where Do You See Yourself in 10 years?
10 years? I don't even know where I'm gonna be in a year...But probably still doing the whole radio thing in a city out on the west coast
Where Did You Grow Up?
my early years it was in Genoa, NE.
then my teenage years in Grand Island.
But I claim GI so I don't seem
so "small town" and that is sad!
What Person or Artist Would You Like To Meet?
living...Serj from System of a Down
dead...Kurt Cobain
What's The Biggest Reward To You From Being A Part Of Thunder?
just being able to do a format that I am very passionate about and interacting with the listeners. They're very passionate about their music and know what they like.
What's the Biggest Challenge For You Guys As A Thunder Jock's?
Always continuing to sound fresh and entertaining...you always want to be hungy to get better at what you do!
Who Or What Are Your Biggest Influences?
I've worked with at lot of great people so far in my radio career...so I guess that I could say that I have picked something up from everyone that I currently work with and have worked with in the past.
