Listener comments!

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 6:16am From: (mta) Tony

Good Morning, HotRod, just me checkin' in with you as I'm on vacation all month. Hope your Holidaze, and those of your listeners are all good and healthy. Do I see you have already posted your Playlist though it hasn't aired yet? Outstanding!

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 6:30am From: Paul

morgen from berlin. enjoy show.

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 6:32am From: Bob

Happy Fridays! Enjoying the show in sunny London.

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 6:41am From: Dedalus05

Hey from Dublin, Ireland. A crackin' set. Keep em coming.

D.

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 6:56am From: lord reginald pimpernal

i dont like dublin alot. its the poorest looking richest city in the world with no public transport system and laughably bars clost at 12.30 or 2.30 at latest, a nanny state indeed. i can say these things as i am an irish in exile, also although i do have great friends living there. i just wished thewy lived somewhere nicer. good show

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 7:47am From: listener jeremy

hotrod! hola! hey gotta question. how do you find your music? been listening to the past few weeks of your shows offline via mp3 and i REALLY like your seletions. is it all from the music store you used to work at? recommendations from friends? scratching the corners of the internet? inquiring minds want to know... dig your stuff

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:03am From: r080

very good stuff, greetings from Czech Republic

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:08am From: chris Garcia

....i miss my gran too lived with her from the age of 12 and she taught me so much - oh so much and its her birthday on the 14th and mine on the 18th of december = great show hotrod. its 1 in the afternoon in london UK and you just stopped me and made me think of her too. thanks chris

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:26am From: dedalus05

OK, I can't let that comment on Dublin slide without some defense - even if it was flaming.

Dublin is one of the nicest placest to live in the World. In fact Ireland was ranked by the Economist in 2005 as number 1 in terms of quality of life.

Dublin has a perfectly adequate public transport system. Anywhere in Dublin you wanna go, a bus will be along in ten minutes or so to take you there.

Our bars close at 2:30am (no biggie), and we have a vibrant and living Pub-culture (one of the best in the world without question). Any night of the week (not just fridays and saturdays), you'll find someone to talk to, and be merry.

Obviously no city is perfect, but frankly Reginald, your gripe sounds typical of an ex-pat. Someone who is justifying their move away to themselves as away of convincing themselevs they don't miss home as much as they do. My advise to you is to come home. Its fine. Whats the worst that could happen?

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:28am From: HotRod

Hey Listener Jeremy! I'm delighted that you've been enjoying my shows so much. I really put a lot of thought into my playlists. Since I've joined WFMU, 99% of the music is from my personal collection...not the WFMU library. How do I find my music? Some things I discovered while working at a record store for about 5 years, some are recommendations from trusted sources (close friends, magazines, blogs...etc). You need to simply connect the dots. For example, if you find an artist you REALLY like, find out what label they're on. Most likely you'll find very similar artists that are also part of that same label roster. Also, look for artists affiliations. Find out what records your favorite artists have been guests on. Dig dig dig!!!

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:35am From: HotRod

One more thing, Listener Jeremy. Hopefully now you consider me one of your trusted music sources! All quality, no fillers! ;)

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:37am From: HotRod

What's up, Czech Republic??? Nice to have you tuning in, rO8O!

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:38am From: listener jeremy

funny you mention that - i JUST recently started doing that. found labels like definitive jux (aesop rock) and ninja tunes (too many) host artists that i really like. always figured labels were just for the money and would sign anyone of any genre, but that understanding was out of ignorance. and found that good websites of labels store collective tour dates, saving me a LOT of time in finding new artists in the genre who play locally (DC)

since day one when i stumbled onto your show, i noticed you had some quality stuff. loved the beats and the gradual initiation into your full catalog. when think of friday, i think of your show (honestly!!)

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:38am From: p f k

really diggin the show, whats up with the playlist?

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:39am From: HotRod

What do you mean, p fk?

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:39am From: dedalus05

One thing I always do is to check whether any of the tracks I like are cover versions, and then check out the original recordings. I came across some of my favorite artists after listening to cover versions of their songs - Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Gillan Welch, The Knife to name the first three that come to mind.

Really amazing set Hotrod. Thanks again.

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:42am From: HotRod

You guys are freaking awesome! Much love!!!

I must say though...where are all the ladies?????

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:43am From: Chance From That Third World Country, Maine

Must... get.. up.. earlier to listen to Hot Rod.

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:43am From: p f k

the list is not so accurate,i can't see what you've played in the last hour or so, i'd like to bookmark most of these artist...

i wish you were on the fm too...

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:46am From: HotRod

Right now you're hearing Esthero. Are you just having trouble keeping track of what's playing? Archives are always available and I also go through the playlists during mic breaks. Please let me know if you have any specific questions.

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:47am From: steffen

hello from Cologne, love show!!!

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:48am From: HotRod

Hello Steffen! Welcome! :)

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:50am From: Chance From That Third World Country, Maine

Guten Tag!

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:52am From: HotRod

Hey Chance! Welcome! ;)

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:53am From: catpatz

hey hot rod! just checking in as a lady-in-hearing (from denmark). a bit late. . . loving the show (always do). wish it werent ending so soon.
have a great weekend.
are you doing any live dj-ing in (/around) nyc over the holidays by any chance?

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:54am From: p f k

i gotchya now, its early, and i'm tired. you make the list ahead of time i see

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 8:57am From: HotRod

There you are, catpatz! Thanks for representing the ladies! Aside from a private party and the Viva Radio show which airs today at 5pm EST, no real NYC gigs in the coming weeks. I'll keep you posted though!

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 9:16am From: HotRod

On vacation all month, (mta) Tony? Good for you! Glad to see you're still tuning in regardless.

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 9:20am From: katy cofrencaine

Hi Dedalus
to be honest no. I really do honestly beleive dublin is the poorest city to live in, interms of quality of life in comparison to the other western european capitals. its far too expensive, and full of yuppies and buds(aka skumbags). its just hard to avoid that in dublin. i lived in dublin for 9 years, mostly to get my educational qualifications. i wish we had a good big city. As i said i have great friends living in dublin, just could never live their again. currently residing in berlin. say no to damp cocaine. irish people of late cant seemto resist please god.

Fri Dec. 7, 2007 7:45pm From: Denielle

So good! Really loved the last set of songs! Thanks again for another ear-candy Friday!

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