Nick Ortiz Director of Sports Media WGMU September 28, 2015 Photo Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports As I watched this past Sunday’s game. I began to reflect on how the season has played out so far. I came to the realization that the NFL has been all over the place in terms of how …
Category: Highlights
Sep 28
Greg Wyshynski Interview
Jason Brightman and Renee Garces talk hockey with Greg Wyshynski, creator the Puck Daddy hockey blog from Yahoo Sports. Part 1 Part 2
Sep 22
Interview with Actor David Koechner
David Koechner (Champ Kind in “Anchorman 1 & 2” and Todd Packer on “The Office”) checks in with GM Jesse Robinson and PD Matt Dotson on WGMU Radio to talk NFL Football, BBQ, Kanye West and his upcoming projects! This is Koechner’s second time gracing the WGMU airwaves. He previously joined the hosts of …
Sep 18
Meet Andrew Tufano, and Listen To His Music.
Photo courtesy of Luke Levenson Mo Bailey – Local Music Director Based in Nashville, TN but hailing from Sterling, VA, Tufano is a local artist to be reckoned with. His most recent record, Fireworks in Autumn, channels a young Jason Mraz with his singer/songwriter vibes …
Aug 05
WGMU in the Spotlight with “Radio Survivor” Article
Check out this thorough, exciting article about WGMU Radio! It is written by Jennifer Waits of Spinning Indie and Radio Survivor publications. Waits toured the station and offices in April 2015, and this is her write up on the studios, staff and general info about our great station! Article here: http://www.radiosurvivor.com/2015/08/03/visiting-wgmu-radio-at-george-mason-university/ A fan …
May 01
Interview With Lady Lamb
For Aly Spaltro, aka Lady Lamb (the Beekeeper), it all began with a dream and the basement of a local DVD store. As a teenager, Spaltro worked the closing shift at Bart & Greg’s DVD Explosion in her hometown of Maine, and spent many overnights practicing her guitar in the store’s basement. Around the same …
Apr 23
WGMU Day
Join us for a celebration of WGMU Radio’s 35th Anniversary! Come on down to the Office of Student Media (HUB 1012) for food, prizes, and more. Explore our CD Fair and take home your favorites, register for the prize raffle (prizes include concert tickets and WGMU gear), and meet and greet with WGMU DJs and …
Mar 27
WGMU Is Hiring
WGMU is filling positions for the Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 academic year and is now accepting applications. See position descriptions below. To apply submit a completed WGMU Employment Application and your current resume with a cover letter (references are preferred) to WGMU Program Director Jesse Robinson by email: jrobin28@masonlive.gmu.edu with the position title in the subject line. The …
Nov 26
Jesse’s Journal: Food, Fun, Foxcatcher. A Charlottesville Weekend
This week’s journal will examine the food and film experienced during my stay in Charlottesville, VA for the Virginia Film Festival. Before we get started, here is the jam of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfEgHK94Bc0 Inspirational Video of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFIQIpC5_wY THE CHARLOTTESVILLE ADVENTURE Let’s start with the weekend’s food. All around, Charlottesville has a great food …
Nov 21
The Mason Jar Sessions with The Last Bison
A “family” band of sorts, Chesapeake, Virginia indie-folk group “The Last Bison” is led by siblings Benjamin Hardesty (lead vocals, guitar) and Annah Housworth (backup vocals, bells, percussion), and their father, Dan Hardesty (backup vocals, mandolin, banjo). Annah is married to Amos Housworth, who plays the cello and bass. Finally, Teresa Totheroh plays the violin, …