2010 WFMU MARATHON THREAD

[Martin]

I know there's a thread specifically about the marathon premiums, but I think there needs to be a catch-all thread for All Things Marathon, where we tell stories, share useful information, get outselves pumped up, and so on. So here we are.

The marathon starts this Monday, March 1st and goes on for two whole weeks; it all ends with the big Marathon Finale featuring the WFMU Hoof & Mouth Sinfonia on Sunday, March 14th.

The WFMU Marathon Central, with information about how, when, and why to pledge, can be found here:

http://www.wfmu.org/marathon/

- When and how are people tuning in?
- Anyone volunteering?
- Recommended shows?
- Best Show-related marathon talk

DO IT!

[Shaggy 2 Grote]

Tom and Terre phone rooms have been booked up for some time, so I'll be phone slaving for Benjamen Walker and DJ Rupture.  I'm a little relieved because I'm so busy lately, but sad to be missing the party.

[Christina]

I'm answering phones on 3/2 for scratchy record and Tom ... call, why don't you?

[Kim Kelly]

The second week of the Marathon coincides with Spring Break. I'll be in the phone room on Monday and Tuesday evening.

[Steeley Chris]

The school I work at's Spring vacation (ie two weeks where I don't get paid) is always the week AFTER the marathon. It makes me sooo mad every year. I got phone skills!!!

[Martin]

What do we know about the Best Show marathon shows?

First week: Teddy Rockstar in the studio, FOT manning the phones (co-host: Hatch!)
Second week: Laurie! (co-host: Therese!)

Also:

Second Wednesday: 7 - 8 PM Nardwuar with Tom Scharpling
Second Saturday: 3 - 6 PM Terre T. with Tom Scharpling

[Martin]

I will also make sure to tune in to this:

Second Monday, 7 - 8 PM: DJ Rupture with Small Change

[scratchbomb]

i'll be working late morning/early afternoon of the second saturday (3/13). don't be a stranger, call!!

[kevin_]

How do people volunteer?

[masterofsparks]

http://wfmu.org/Help/volunteer.html

[JustNicole]

I am definitely pledging during Best Show but also during Night People. Tom got me hooked on them around New Year's and both shows are the highlights of my week.

[kevin_]

http://wfmu.org/Help/volunteer.html

Cool. If they still need help, I'm available at odd hours. Shot off an email.

[P.W.]

I can't stop thinking about this DVD.

[badgrammer]

I'm so jealous of all of you working in the phone room. Wish I didn't live so far away!  I'll be calling to pledge for sure though! 

[Martin]

Sent in my first basic-level pledge during Liz Berg's show today, to kick things off. The rest will be pledged during The Best Show.