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Title: Its nearing THAT TIME OF THE YEAR.
Post by: stepheninchicago on January 22, 2009, 03:00:09 PM: WFMU Pledge time!

What's the word on the street?

Will the kid let out some secrets as to what our prize pack is for pledging? Lets get ramped up!
Title: Re: Its nearing THAT TIME OF THE YEAR.
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 23, 2009, 03:02:04 AM: Quote from: stepheninchicago on January 22, 2009, 03:00:09 PM
WFMU Pledge time!

What's the word on the street?

Will the kid let out some secrets as to what our prize pack is for pledging? Lets get ramped up!

I don't care if I have to rob somebody, I'm pledging for the premium prize pack.
Title: Re: Its nearing THAT TIME OF THE YEAR.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on January 23, 2009, 07:47:31 AM: This year's marathon premium is the best yet. Seriously. I've been working on it since August.

Stay tuned for details!

Tom.
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Post by: snogrog on January 23, 2009, 09:34:22 AM: my checkbook is ready!

When is the marathon again? First two week sin February?
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Post by: redsplitwig on January 23, 2009, 10:09:48 AM: I haven't pledged before, but I'm planning to this year. How much do you have to give for the premium?
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Post by: erechoveraker on January 23, 2009, 10:09:56 AM: I hope it's in March, or my pledge might be kinda small this year. :(

Quote from: redsplitwig on January 23, 2009, 10:09:48 AM
I haven't pledged before, but I'm planning to this year. How much do you have to give for the premium?

I think it was $75 last year. Maybe.
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Post by: Spoony on January 23, 2009, 10:14:59 AM: Quote from: redsplitwig on January 23, 2009, 10:09:48 AM
I haven't pledged before, but I'm planning to this year. How much do you have to give for the premium?

There's no set pledge. It's entirely up to you, and they'll take whatever you can give them.

Although it's not up at the moment, there will be a page on the FMU website that will explain pledge levels and related prizes.

But come on, IT'S NOT ABOUT THE PRIZES*, IT'S ABOUT THE GLORY.

C

*last years prizes were awesome.
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Post by: Big Plastic Head on January 23, 2009, 11:54:35 AM: I pledged last month so I could not only support WFMU, but also rock one of these awesome tee shirts (http://www.wfmu.org/marathon/premium_popup.php?p=249). Looking forward to the marathon and pledging then as well.
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Post by: snogrog on January 23, 2009, 12:21:35 PM: Quote from: Patrick in Oregon on January 23, 2009, 11:54:35 AM
I pledged last month so I could not only support WFMU, but also rock one of these awesome tee shirts (http://www.wfmu.org/marathon/premium_popup.php?p=249). Looking forward to the marathon and pledging then as well.

WHOA! That shirt rocks! Is it still available and how much do you have to pledge?
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Post by: timmx on January 23, 2009, 02:13:48 PM: Quote from: snogrog on January 23, 2009, 12:21:35 PM
Quote from: Patrick in Oregon on January 23, 2009, 11:54:35 AM
I pledged last month so I could not only support WFMU, but also rock one of these awesome tee shirts (http://www.wfmu.org/marathon/premium_popup.php?p=249). Looking forward to the marathon and pledging then as well.

WHOA! That shirt rocks! Is it still available and how much do you have to pledge?

$50 - https://www.wfmu.org/marathon/pledge.php (https://www.wfmu.org/marathon/pledge.php)
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Post by: snogrog on January 23, 2009, 02:20:28 PM: Oh wow those gloves are pretty rad too! And I just lost a pair...
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Post by: stepheninchicago on January 23, 2009, 06:27:43 PM: "World Is In The Turlet" 7" b/w "LA Woman"? How ridiculous/awesome would that be?
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Post by: emdasher on January 23, 2009, 06:34:15 PM: I'm betting that this year's premium is the return of FOT membership cards. Get them now before they go back in the Best Show vault!
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Post by: Denim Gremlin on January 24, 2009, 01:51:59 AM: this couldn't come at a worse time for me financially but I'm gonna give whatever I can and hopefully have more I can donate after the fact.
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 24, 2009, 02:42:51 AM: Quote from: Colin, Wolf King of LA on January 24, 2009, 01:51:59 AM
this couldn't come at a worse time for me financially but I'm gonna give whatever I can and hopefully have more I can donate after the fact.

The bible says to GIVE JOYFULLY, friends!!! I pledged $150 last year when I could NOT afford to, and a few days later I got a check from work for $1500+ that I didn't even know was owed to me.

BEST SHOW ON WFMU: WORTH FIGHTING FOR!
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Post by: masterofsparks on January 24, 2009, 09:54:59 AM: Yeah, this is a really bad time for me, too (it's been a bad year, actually), but I'm going to dig deep and make sure I do what's right.
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Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 25, 2009, 04:39:33 PM: Given that Tom gives us about 150 hours of quality entertainment per year, I am digging DEEP.
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Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on January 26, 2009, 12:16:28 PM: And if any of you are looking for a seventh piece of swag after you pick out your Best Show, Cherry Blossom Clinic, 7SD, Dusty Show, Shut Up Weirdo, and Dave Emery premiums, might I direct you to the Acousmatic Theater Hour? Lots of spoken word rarities, plus prizes!
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Post by: namethebats on January 26, 2009, 08:36:51 PM: I should be slightly better off this time around, so I might be able to pledge the $75.

By saying that, I've ensured my car will fall apart sometime in the next two months.
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Post by: theyellowchair on January 26, 2009, 08:44:33 PM: I'm going to make this first-time dig COUNT.
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Post by: Mike A.D. on January 27, 2009, 11:26:35 AM: Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on January 26, 2009, 08:44:33 PM
I'm going to make this first-time dig COUNT.

Go big! This'll be my second pledge, which I hope will feel twice as potent as the first. Admittedly, the first pledge was sublimely gratifying. Maybe there's some sort of exponential factor going.
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Post by: kimota on January 27, 2009, 11:37:39 AM: Quote from: stepheninchicago on January 23, 2009, 06:27:43 PM
"World Is In The Turlet" 7" b/w "LA Woman"? How ridiculous/awesome would that be?

Quote from: emdasher on January 23, 2009, 06:34:15 PM
I'm betting that this year's premium is the return of FOT membership cards.

Add a pair of Best Show Truck Nutz and we're cookin' with gas.
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Post by: ~L on January 27, 2009, 02:20:03 PM: The whisper on the marathon is that it runs from March 2ND to March 15Th this year.
Every little bit helps. Start putting your daily change in a jar, those jars can hold a lot.
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Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 27, 2009, 05:51:03 PM: im excited about the marathon. 2008 was a very giving year for me in regards to FOTs, sick cats, and the best show- no regrets. people and animals are healthy, the best show is still on the air...im looking forward to 2009 being just as gratifying (without any sick cats).
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Post by: Kim Kelly on January 27, 2009, 06:48:29 PM: I'm kind of spreading out donations I make to various causes, so I can't go as over the top as I did last year. But I look forward to doing my part!

Anyone know when it is? If it's going on during the first week of March, I will be in town for just three days and would love to work the phones for 3-6 hours or however long the shifts are. Preferably not more than 6 hours, though. I'm seeing Will Ferrell's show! And the Daily Show! I have stuff to do!
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Post by: Martin on January 27, 2009, 06:56:37 PM: As I understand it, the marathon is March 2-15 (Best Show marathon shows are on the 3rd and 10th).
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Post by: Kim Kelly on January 27, 2009, 07:01:07 PM: I want to volunteer really badly, if y'all will have me.

I don't know if that would drive away pledges or bring more in... (Probably neither. The Kid is unstoppable and will remain King of WFMU in the year 2009.)
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Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 27, 2009, 07:02:42 PM: same here. in fact, the last few weeks ive been debating on spending the money to fly out for the nite to volunteer. i'll answer phones for 24 hours straight.
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Post by: adamfromohio on January 28, 2009, 12:05:25 PM: I've been setting aside a little cash every week for a WFMU contribution
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Post by: theyellowchair on January 28, 2009, 12:16:58 PM: I engineer for the Antique Phonograph Music Program, but I'm still sort of a WFMU-dummy. When can we sign up for volunteering? And is it possible to volunteer "for" the Best Show?
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Post by: Fido on January 28, 2009, 02:37:34 PM: Quote from: stepheninchicago on January 23, 2009, 06:27:43 PM
"World Is In The Turlet" 7" b/w "LA Woman"? How ridiculous/awesome would that be?

This year, it really does feel like the world is in the turlet. I hope next year that phrase seems just funny, not funny-but-poignant.
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Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on January 28, 2009, 03:17:37 PM: Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on January 28, 2009, 12:16:58 PM
I engineer for the Antique Phonograph Music Program, but I'm still sort of a WFMU-dummy. When can we sign up for volunteering? And is it possible to volunteer "for" the Best Show?

Talk to Scott Williams. Also, there's sign up on the 3rd floor, but that might just be for on-air staff - ask Ken.
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Post by: Pete from oz on January 28, 2009, 09:24:34 PM: Money is tight for me this year but I'm going to try and donate enough for the DJ premium this year - I regretted not pledging enough last year to get all that sweet swag. I'll even pay extra to get it shipped out to Australia if need be!
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Post by: Meat is rape on January 29, 2009, 12:01:12 AM: Will A P Mike step up with a promo of his own? That means he's really arrived.
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Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 29, 2009, 10:52:21 AM: would the Mike Show premium have tattoo kits, suitcases with one apple, and burned copies of No Country... with a laugh track featuring THE Mike?
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Post by: Kim Kelly on January 29, 2009, 11:26:48 AM: Yes, and the $65 bonus prize is a DVD-pack (not to be confused with FUN PACK) of Mike's favorite laff riots. Stroszek, Lilya 4-Ever, Irréversible... All the greats!!