Well, here we are almost one month since the restart, and what hasn’t happened? Our deal with U Stream went bonkers, our live streaming AGAIN became a major issue… many of you still had coupon code issues, and then with no notice at all, Drew Hoffar quit. Oh, and the debacle with the Sacramento Kings and Steve Cottinghim and KHTK radio.. I don’t mind telling you it was dicey for a few days here at the home offices.
BUT cooler heads prevailed, and I was reminded by an old friend of mine what I do best. Turn chicken shit into chicken salad. So I decided to jump in the deep end and immerse myself in areas of this business I’d never been involved with. Like the tech issues.
I didn’t know how to record, stream, or place the show on the site for downloading. It was a learning experience for ALL of us. The upside is now the show is being presented the way it always should have been: with loud/perfect levels and streaming that actually works. I didn’t know the levels had been low prior, and will make sure they are correct. Most of these tasks had been under the direction of Drew, and I was left without any knowledge or direction how to handle them when he unexpectedly left.
We have secured a new partner for the live stream aspect. It will take place in a few weeks and will not be presented to you until it’s right. Until then we have brokered a deal with U Stream to continue the service until we change providers.
Drew leaving was a shock to us. I was thrilled to find out that Phantom was available, and had interest in joining the show. Less than a week later, all is right with the world again. Phant has settled in like he never left, and it seems like we picked up right where we left off at CBS Radio.
This has been the craziest time in my career. I am energized and remained focused on doing the show largely because of you, my loyal listeners. Through thick and thin you stick with me, and I can never say how much that means to me.
I’m going to stay connected through this website, as I
have been neglecting it with so much other shit going on. We’re working to clean things up and make it easier to navigate. An FAQ page, photo page, and show links are coming soon.
Thank you all again, and a special tip o the cap to Janet. She stepped in last week when Drew walked, and those shows were among the realest I’ve done in a while. It’s nice to know she’s in the bullpen for the show.
Next time I’ll get into the Kings situation and we’ll start to plan the porch sittin at KHTK. Thanks again!
Don Geonimo, deejay