When you work on-air at a radio station, you never know who will call the request line. Here are a few of my favorite exchanges with listeners:
LISTENER: I like that song you just played. It's a good pop song, and I haven't heard a good pop song since "Winchester Cathedral."
ME: Wow, not since 1966, then...Glad you liked it.
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ME: So, Halloween's coming up. Have you chosen a costume?
LISTENER: Yes. Iambic pentameter.
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LISTENER: Hi! You said it's 60 degrees where the station is?
ME: Yes?
LISTENER: Well, I'm calling from Chesterfield, and it's a nice, cool 58 degrees here.
ME: So, it's a pleasant morning, then.
LISTENER: Yep, it's a great day here in Chesterfield. I'm just driving around Chesterfield, listening to the station, and I'm enjoying the music as I cruise around Chesterfield.
ME: Well, that's great. Thank you for listening.
LISTENER: Sure thing! It's good to be able to hear the music here in Chesterfield.
ME: I appreciate that. Thank you for calling.
LISTENER: You're welcome. Talk to you guys later, from Chesterfield.
