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.
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.
An in depth look at the inner workings of the ideal man: Danny Devito. Danny Devishow will be an honoring of everything this cultural icon has done over his multi-decade career. Each week we’ll take a new quote from the man himself and center the entire two hour show around it, building a playlist off the quote while also dissecting its meaning and looking at how its fits with Danny’s overall role in American history.
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.
Back to the Future is a music show focused on the best music from past generations and how it inspired the current music scene. We dive into our favorite genres/themes (ie. 60's rock or power ballads) for the first half of the show, and then discuss what current music is drawing inspiration from these artists today. Then we end the show with current music.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
Jalapeño Peppers gives you a taste of what the international life at Boston University is like. Students from various places in the world come and share their funny, embarrassing, and insightful stories and experiences with three international DJs. Global news is shared and current issues are addressed. A majority of the show is dedicated to playing music from around the world across all genres with a focus on pop, indie and alternative artists. The show introduces listeners to top charting songs and celebrated musicians that they’ve probably never even heard of. It is the first international music show founded at WTBU and has been on air for almost three years.
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.
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.
The Allston Pudding radio show is an extension of the Allston Pudding music blog, featuring local and up-and-coming musicians from Boston and beyond, and informing listeners about upcoming shows and arts events in the Boston area. We also frequently discuss throwback film, music, and television from the 90s and early 2000s.
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.
A roundtable talk show of seven young, inspired women discussing current events, entertainment happenings, un-important news, mildly exciting things on campus, juicy gossip, and our own thrilling lives. Trash Talk includes a variety of segments, including making fun of one another and telling embarrassing stories.We offer lifestyle tips and advice on how to survive college. We also play a wide variety of music such as Hamilton and nothing else. Sometimes we like other musical theatre. We encourage listeners to call in and share their opinions with us, stay trashy!
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.
In Up Close and Personal, hosted by Sarah Cristine Burrola (aka dj sc), I will choose a new theme every week and create a playlist for our listeners that fits that theme. The themes will be a varied range from songs that sound like different colors to the best songs sampled in popular hip-hop songs today. There will also be themes like different songs for each season and songs for road trips, as well as more traditional themes like sad songs and love songs. Other themes will focus on a specific genres or artists, like themes exploring the history of Shoegaze music, Japanese Jazz, or deep cuts from Ariel Pink's discography. I will also have a featured Artist of the Week that is connected to that show's theme; that artist’s music will close each hour block.
We play live improvisational music such as the Grateful Dead, Phish, and jazz. We usually play 2-3 artists per show and then talk about the music, upcoming concerts, news, and anything else pertaining to the jam and jazz music community.
Dat Brass is a ska-focused radio show that covers all waves of ska. We like to showcase familiar ska bands from all waves, but also play some lesser-known ska bands from all over the world. We usually discuss the different artists and give a little bit of their background, as well as our personal experience with the band. We try to play an even amount of all waves of ska. We also have a segment called "Feeling Horny," in which we play songs with very good horn sections that aren't necessarily ska. We usually discuss how the horn section contributes to the song. This segment adds some nice variety to the show, as we play an extremely wide range of genres, from Disco to British jangle pop, showing the versatility and importance of brass in music.
Soul Love WTBU brings you the soul, funk, jazz and R&B hits of today and yesterday. We play a variety of notable and iconic soul artists, but we also introduce some deeper cuts that the soul world overlooked at the time. Our goal is to leave listeners feeling well versed in the soul, funk, jazz and R&B genres. Our goal is also to introduce a little groove into your life.
We're on every Monday from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. EST.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.