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Q.
When did Rocky Radio begin?
A. 1998
Q. Why are there huge lapses in time
from one show to the next? Why not do them once a week?
A. We used to do them more often, but we realized that we would
be discussing the same news if we continued to do weekly shows.
We *TRY* for a new show once a month, but with family, work and
everything else in the real world, we are sometimes hard pressed
to get one done. It also depends on what, if any, major news
available to discuss. I mean, sure we could do a weekly show
hyping an upcoming con, but wouldn't you get tired of it all
after a while, the same story, the same news, the same old shit,
show after show after show? We keep our schedule as is to keep
it somewhat fresh.
Q. Do you feel Rocky Radio has
"historical significance" in the world of Rocky Horror?
A. Absolutely. Rocky Radio broke a lot of new ground. Aside from
being the first to broadcast a show about the current goings on
in the world of Rocky Horror, we were able to communicate with
people not only in the USA, but around the world, who may not
have had the chance to get ALL the news they wanted. Rocky Radio
wouldn't be around today if it wasn't asked for. If it's asked
for, then people want to hear it and if people want to hear it,
it has significance. In fact, we believe we would
technically be considered a "podcast" before that term was
created.
Q. What is your favorite memory of
doing Rocky Radio?
A. Shit, where to begin? Rocky Radio has made me many friends in
the community (and at least ONE enemy, lol). I would not be able
to call people like KevJB, Bill, Tace, Asia, Sebastian, Scott
Michaels, Zola (just to name a few) friends of mine. Having Ritz
on the show was my second favorite show (with the West Virginia
show being my all time favorite).
Q. What is your worst memory of
doing Rocky Radio?
A. Mark M. or Puffin ... It's a toss up. At least Puffin was
amusing.
Q. Speaking of Mark M. what the hell
is his deal?
A. He has no life I am guessing. He isn't just an asshole on the
newsgroup, but is also an asshole on Wikipedia and Live Journal.
He is a stain on the shoe of Roy Spencer, meaning he isn't
really worth the time or worth giving him credit. Oh yeah,
DON'T send him any money for a costume!
Q. How do you guys make money off
the site?
A. We don't. Rocky Radio is not-for-profit. Meaning we don't
make a dime off the site via advertising or anything. Any prizes
we give away we purchase or are donated to us as well as the
media/songs we play. We have never made a dime off of Rocky
Radio.
Q.
What is the "normal" editing
time for the shows?
A. Usually about six hours from the raw unedited show to the
final, fully edited show.
Q.
What programs/software do
you use?
A. We started Rocky Radio using Sound Forge 4.0 and are now up
to Sound Forge 9.0 as it is just the most versatile program for
recording and editing we've used.
Q.
What type of microphones are
used?
A. Nady and MXR.
Q.
How much of the show is actually used for a final broadcast?
A. Good question. There is a LOT of stuff that is
expected to be edited out. From excessive "um's" to coughing,
sneezing, etc. Honestly, maybe one percent of the shows are
missing from their raw form to the final cut. So, we use 99% of
what we record.
Q.
Can you get me contact info
for (insert name here) ?
A. We can not get you contact info or forward any letters,
emails, etc. to anyone "big" in the Rocky Horror world.
Q.
Are you recognized by Fox or Richard or ... ?
A. We are, yes. |
