The show consists of a college-themed “mixtape.” Examples include “I took a philosophy class that one time" and “Why does my floor smell weird?” There is a 20 minute talk break about school, music, entertainment news, etc.
Locals Only focuses on getting the word out about local music, arts and entertainment in Boston. It's also a hub to build and connect with local talent. We feature one local artist every week and provide information on upcoming gigs and releases. We hope to really show our audience what Boston’s music scene has to offer.
On “ISSA VIBE” we play a variety of hip hop, rap, RnB, and jazz featuring both new and established artists, nationally and internationally. Every episode has predetermine themes, or “vibes” like: SMOOTH, MELLOW, BEACHY, TURN UP, and LOWKEY HIGHKEY that characterize that week’s song selection. Conversation topics include new music releases, concerts, and news from the industry within the genres, as well as diversity in American music and it’s influence internationally. I have guests on to discuss these topics as well as to just talk about their personal lives and play fun improv games like Sex with Me.
Wild Youth is an indie show, playing diverse subgenres within the indie genre ranging from pop to R&B to folk. We highlight new and upcoming artists (many local to the Boston area) and often have themed shows for Halloween, Christmas, the best of 2017, and Valentine’s Day (‘He Loves Me Not’ version), to name a few. Tune in to hear dank beats and fresh takes each week from DJ Rosé.
BU in the Morning is WTBU's signature talk show, airing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-12pm. BUITM also includes round table discussions and interviews with guests.
Do You Know Who You Are? is a show devoted to keeping the legacy of the emo genre. Emo music is emotional, expressive, and vulnerable and has a very rich scene and community across the world. We play tracks from every era and will have weekly themes. Our discussion topics range from emo history, to new releases, to upcoming shows, to important social issues in the music scene.
#illuminaticonfirmed is a talk show that discusses conspiracy theories and all things unknown, including the Illuminati, the lizards that run the government, ghosts, curses, the occult, and Elon Musk. In addition to these discussions, we perform on-air interviews and seances and everything in between. In between our talk segments we will play thematically appropriate music (folk, synthpop, conscious hip hop, soft rock, and ASMR). Tune in. Get woke.
Let's Get Lit is a fun, light-hearted show hosted by two nerds who just really love to read. Each week, we discuss a different writer/book and the music either inspired or related to that person/work. We typically alternate between 15 minutes talking and 15 minutes of music. We try to make the show really accessible and enjoyable for all listeners, even if they are not familiar with the writer/book we are talking about.
On late Sunday nights, only the real weebs are up and they're all listening to Real Weeb Hours. As the only anime radio show on WTBU, we take one new show every week, reflect on the first two episodes, and vote on wether we drop the show or keep watching it. Be warned, we're 100% certified weebs.
Full Disclosure keeps listeners up to date on current events by having a conversation between pals about things like pop culture, national and world news, and plenty more. DJs H-Rizzle, Cazam, and Stevie-G keep it real for WTBU listeners, while also jamming to a playlist of funky fresh beats that go with our theme of the week. It'll be blast and a half.
FacePunch is four friends who will play some experimental music just for you. We might have special guests, we might become special guests; we might give our rendition of a cartoon script. We'll be your source for laughs, some science(?), and some kind of news. But just for you. Don't go telling anybody about this.
Playing the best of scores, soundtrack and cinema, we play a wide variety of genres related to film and discuss current events relevant to the world of film. Some of our most frequented played movie pieces come from Thor Ragnorak, Wonder Woman, Star Wars (particularly Cantina Band), Sing Street, Lala Land, Dirty Dancing and many other movie classics.
Drawing inspiration from Frank Ocean’s blonded RADIO, buggin’ is a radio show in installments. Each episode centers around a one-word theme, and the music played draws from both the past and the present. With selections from indie, hip-hop, and electronic genres, the show may also be interspersed with readings related to the episode’s theme, including (but not limited to) segments of prepared spoken word poetry.
A quiz based talk show where hosts and interns quiz each other, guests and callers about various topics, including pop culture, history, and current events.
We will discuss COM topics for half of the show, at 15 minute intervals, and then play music that every COM student (stereotypically) listens to, at 15 minute intervals.
Underwear Dance Party is feel good music that is guaranteed to make the audience get up and dance (from wherever they're listening). We'll play throwback jams as well as new electronic pop music, giving the listener a variety of tunes while still following a similar genre. The show is mostly music, with three to four talk breaks ranging from five to ten minutes each. During these breaks, we will discuss the artists that we have played, upcoming concerts, and overall music news.
Our show is a reflection of our audience. We focus on indie/alternative, but we will play anything and everything. Typically, we take talk breaks every 15-20 minutes, with a half-hour Music News segment in the middle of our slot. We also interview college artists of any genre.
BU in the Morning is WTBU's signature talk show, airing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-12pm. BUITM also includes round table discussions and interviews with guests.
Two hours of new independent releases by emerging local and underground artists, with some reissues. Mostly underground rock, with some punk/garage, rpm, hip-hop, experimental, and other eclectic genres. The majority of musical selections drawn from WTBU's current rotation, curated by the WTBU music directors. Tune in Mondays through Thursdays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
time / space is a radio show that invites listeners to explore the capabilities of music and memory. Though the format remains the same each week, the episode themes will vary in mood, and focus on a specific memory or situation, for example: sitting and thinking in your bedroom alone at 3am, looking through old pictures in your attic, or driving down the highway on your way to the beach with your best friends. Our episodes will be more than just “happy” or “sad” or “angry” playlists - we want to explore universal experiences and the power that we have as listeners to form a connection between music and retrospection. Each episode will begin with an explanation of that week’s theme, and talk breaks throughout the show will feature prepared personal narratives explaining the specific memories associated with the songs we chose. Occasionally, we will include guests to contribute their own memories and the songs linked to them. Ultimately, our goal is to allow the music to capture a specific moment in time (and space) - and we hope that listeners reflect on their own attachments to the songs chosen as well.
Two hours of new independent releases by emerging local and underground artists, with some reissues. Mostly underground rock, with some punk/garage, rpm, hip-hop, experimental, and other eclectic genres. The majority of musical selections drawn from WTBU's current rotation, curated by the WTBU music directors. Tune in Mondays through Thursdays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
2 Reel explores the relationship between film and music. A focus is put on certain themes from the film and the songs that are selected relate to them. The music is just as important as the film. The first talk segment of the show consists of the DJs catching up those who may have never seen the film by giving information about the year it was made, director, main characters, and main conflicts. The rest of the talk breaks consist of the DJs discussing the songs they selected and how they relate to the film.
In Room 717, we listen to one full length album an episode and then random songs related to this artist. On the show, we talk about random things, from what the album is about, random facts, their fans on twitter. It’s like a little 2 hour music detox in our dorm. Any type of music is played, from Ed Sheeran to Tiny Moving Parts to Lauv. Nothing is off limits.
Two hours of new independent releases by emerging local and underground artists, with some reissues. Mostly underground rock, with some punk/garage, rpm, hip-hop, experimental, and other eclectic genres. The majority of musical selections drawn from WTBU's current rotation, curated by the WTBU music directors. Tune in Mondays through Thursdays from 4-6pm for sweet new jams, artist interviews, in-studio performances, and some ticket giveaways.
Every episode, we choose a genre, decade, or popular artist, and then comedically analyze songs from that genre or artist, with zero credibility whatsoever. We start off every show with a famous misheard song lyric, and then alternate between 20 minutes of music and 20 minutes of song analysis. There will be two different songs analyzed per episode. Even though every show will feature a different time period, genre, or artist, all the songs played will be recognizable classics.
The #1 Anti-Canada Goose Protest Radio Show at Boston University! We play tasteful musical selections and in between, talk about everything from the history of snack food brands to lizard people, music news, and the animals we see around campus. Each show will feature GOOSE NEWS; a segment where the wives discuss the latest goose-related news. Listen for your daily dose of hot takes and philosophical quandaries.
Man Eater is a feminist music and political talk show that plays mainly female artists and features discussions on current social and political issues that affect women.