Going Coastal

Nocturnal Emissions

Being a computer geek, I'm [often] up late banging away on the keyboard. I can usually be found tapping out lines of code, chatting with friends or just surfing the web. These activities are usually accompanied by a random WinAmp stream or XM Radio which provides the ambient soundtrack to a quiet and uneventful evening at home. I prefer the 70's and 80's channels, Jazz, Classical and even the "random playlist" stations from time to time. I detest FM radio. The incessant yammering of DJ's, the repetative music and constant commercials is enough to drive you slowly insane! Even XM radio is so loaded with their own bumpers it is beginning to get on my nerves. But that is a topic for another post. Regardless of the ads or the lack thereof, on occasion, the music can become repetative and tiresome. In these instances I've found myself going back to good old AM radio!

I know what you're thinking. No. There isn't much on AM radio—especially during the middle of the night. Most of the stations I can get around here feature enraged Christian evangelists screaming or Latino stations playing Mexican Polka. This, of course, is in addition to the various other schlock that pollutes the AM landscape. However, there is one show on at night that provides an odd mix of serious, strange and interesting material. The show that I'm referring to is: Coast to Coast AM.

Crop Circles, Aliens & Bigfoot...Oh My!

Coast to Coast AM is a nationally syndicated late-night radio show. It is a virtual lolapolooza of bizarre subject matter. For example, topics range from alien abductions, hauntings and global conspirary theories to in-depth chats with some of today's most respected scientists.

The show is hosted by a kind and affable fellow by the name of George Noory. Noory, a 37 year radio veteran, took over hosting duties after the show's original host, Art Bell, left the microphone to deal with personal issues. (Bell has since returned to host the show on weekends..."from somewhere in the High Desert"...Pahrump, Nevada, which is not too far from Area 51.)

Regardless of your opinions and/or skepticism regarding the odd subject matter, it is definitely entertaining. I suggest checking it out!