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Topics: KRAB Korner, September, 2009, Robin Jones, Citizen Journalism, Bakotopia, Bakersfield, radio, clearchannel
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KRAB KORNER: 9-17-09
Kompletely Kaffeinated KRAB!
Behold, the secret it out! Find out what makes your favorite KRAB DJs tick.

By Robin Jones / KRAB, Bakotopia.com contributor

Seven years ago, I was lucky enough to be hired on as part of the KRAB Radio family.

Throughout these seven years, I have gained oodles of knowledge and experience.  My resume looks almost as chunky as Jon Gosselin’s beer belly (I kind of hate even referencing that buffoon).
 
However, no one cares about how qualified I am.  Instead, I get questions regarding what a KRAB DJ is like.  Yep. So, here are some answers* to a few common questions asked about KRAB DJs.

Do You Guys Really Drink A Lot of Coffee?

RJ: Yes.  Yes, we do.  If you go back to the Aug. 6 issue of Bakotopia (you can also find it online at Bakotopia.com), you’ll see the coffee tally among the staff.  All of it is true, though Danny Spanks probably drinks a little more than mentioned.  You know how the Kool-Aid Man is just a giant pitcher of sugar-free fruit punch?  Well, that’s Spanks… but in the form of a giant carafe of coffee.  What you hear on the radio is literally coffee talking.  He has not taken a human form in almost four years. And that, my friends, is how he got that awesome voice.

Are KRAB DJs Just as cool and personable off the air?

RJ: I’ll say this: the KRAB Morning Show kind of reminds me of the Marx Brothers.  Or, for you old school youngsters who can remember — “Animaniacs.”  They run amuck through all of our studios, rolling their eyes at innuendo, and honking bicycle horns.  And this all happens when their not doing their show.  They are their most demure when they are on the air.

When the “Real Bruce Wayne” ends his shift by saying, “I hate you all,” he probably doesn’t mean ALL of you.  I will go out on a limb, though, and assume that he probably means, “I hate a lot of you.”  Sometimes, when the building smells like brimstone, I know that Bruce is just around the corner.

If I ever run into you in public at, oh let’s say a store, it’s no accident.  I have a major temper and will probably run into you with a shopping cart on purpose.  Also, as far as the “cool” thing is concerned — I have spent my past three summers in San Diego for Comic Con.  I’ll add to that by mentioning that I am wearing a Star Trek T-shirt as I am writing this.  Clearly, I am the coolest person ever.  Ahem.

Are ALL Radio DJs Unattractive?

RJ: Shut your mouth.  Seriously, have you SEEN Miranda?  Rrrrawr.

How Do You REALLY Feel About Nickelback?

RJ: Whoops, looks like I'm out of time.

Hopefully, this gives you a little insight as to what the KRAB staff is like.  We're a nerdy, caffeine-fueled, horn honking bunch. And, honestly, I don't think any of us would have it any other way. *Some answers may not be true.

Related article: KRAB Korner / 9-3-09

**Stay up to date with all of the KRAB jocks at: www.KRAB.com
Listen for Matt from Bakotopia on the KRAB morning show every issue drop date. Next appearance: 9-17-09 in the 9am hour!

Also printed in Bakotopia magazine, 9-17-09

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Comment From: matt

See ya on Thursday!