Comments on: 5 Links Special Edition: Exploring Online Radio

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:06:34 +0000

I also worked in bush Alaska, in Naknek at KAKN. There is something unforgettable about little stations run in very remote parts of the US. It’s done by people who probably know a huge percentage of their listeners. I almost always knew who was calling before picking up.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:02:38 +0000

A few years back I did some radio missions work in Belize, and there are a lot of Christian radio stations in that country that feature the same interesting programming mix of content while still keeping that refreshing absence of a consultant-driven sound. It's interesting to hear Christian songs and artists that we're used to hearing (TobyMac, Grits, etc.) along with much more Caribbean influences (like Papa San and others). Although finding a web stream that works on any given day is pretty hit-or-miss, some worth trying include My Refuge Radio ("streamer currently down; fixed soon," the site says) and Integrity Radio. There are plenty of others you can find by Googling for them.

By: Ryan V.

Ryan V. — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:38:22 +0000

I worked at one of those small alaskan stations (KYUK in Bethel Alaska), and I think that they’re amazing. I wish that Lower-48 stations had that same community-building sensibility, and completely eclectic programming. But few do.
Birthday Call-in shows are hilarious…as are local talk shows.

By: Kim L

Kim L — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:21:12 +0000

Boring radio stations is a huge complaint of mine! I listen to the radio all day at work and I get so tired of listening to the same song every hour. These sound like just the right cure for the common radio listening experience.