We get requests for all kinds of songs. Some great, some OK, some bad, and some strange. When this guy called asking for David Cook, the name seemed vaguely familiar, and I wish it had remained that way:

David Cook Call

In the battle between Facebook and MySpace, Facebook has finally surpassed Myspace for users. I’d given up on MySpace ages ago, though still check my account about once a month. I’ve put links for both my Facebook and MySpace below. Friend me! I love that my show has become a two-way connection and always enjoy interacting with you. You can get in touch a whole bunch of ways:

Phone during the show: 403-238-X929 (9929)

Leave a voicemail: 403-670-0210 x 1851

E-mail: josh@x929.ca

Social Networking: Facebook, MySpace (let’s be friends!)

Feel free to take a browse through the past years’ worth of blog archives, and make sure you bookmark my blog!!!

P.S. if you’re Facebooking, make sure you know my rules!!!

The Cirque is in town! Cirque Du Soleil’s travelling show Corteo is in Calgary for a stop until September 7. I was there opening night, and it’s an amazing show. If you haven’t seen a Cirque show before, go see it. And if you have, you already know how engrossing the Cirque experience is. Two of the Corteo performers stopped by my show for a chat about the show, and what the cirque lifestyle is all about. David Figlioli plays the white clown in the show, and Christina Campolongo does some pretty amazing acrobatics and some fun improv as part of her character’s role. Listen:

Corteo Interview

Deva Dave stopped in to explain the “frosted tips” on guys in Calgary phenomenon. Is it a conspiracy by Calgary hairdressers to make extra buck selling hair dying to dudes here, or is Calgary stuck in a fashion trend that peaked 15 years ago? Listen:

Deva Dave Audio

Desiree from The Calgary Humane Society came by today with a dog named Tyler. He’s almost three, and would do best in a home where he’s not left alone for too long, or where there’s another pet to keep him company. He’s a lonely fellow. He’s pretty low-key, so not too busy a home. You can check him, and tons of other sweet pets out at the CHS website.

The more one gets to know Greg (X92.9 evening/weekend guy), the weirder he becomes. According to Greg, there is no food that’s good for you. Every food is inherently bad. Yeah, I know. Listen:

Greg thinks food is bad

I’ve always dreamed of flight. And always thought it would be the coolest thing ever to have a jetpack. When I was a kid I recall seeing one on some Saturday morning sci-fi series and was amazed. Well, my dream is now within reach. There’s a company called Jetpack International that sells jetpacks. So, my question is, can someone loan me $200, 000? I’ll let you try my jetpack.

Yes, it’s true. They represent everything that is sh!tty about rock these days. Overwrought singing of lyrics written in the style of a 14-year old boy. Generic middle-of-the-road crap. This caller disagrees. Hear him out:

Nickleback is Great!

And, as a bonus, here’s something I did a few years ago at another radio station in Toronto. We took the banal lyrics of Nickleback, and made a short radio-play:

Nickleback Theatre

Hawksley stopped by the station for the Rock Report to have a chat. He’s in town visiting his brother before heading to Edmonton for their Folk Fest. The new album Los Manlicious hits in August. Listen to the interview:

Hawksley Workman Interview

According to a new list compiled by editors of Spinner.com, Baha Men’s hit Who Let The Dog’s Out? has been named the worst song of all time. The track, which topped charts around the world in 2000, beat off tough competition from rapper Vanilla Ice’s Ice, Ice Baby, who landed at number two. Others on the worst list include Ricky Martin’s She Bangs and Los Del Rio’s Macarena. Add your faves in the comments section! Check out the complete list below:

1. Who Let The Dogs Out  Baha Men

2. Ice, Ice Baby Vanilla Ice

3. She Bangs Ricky Martin

4. Barbie Girl Aqua

5. U Can’t Touch This MC Hammer

6. I Am Woman Helen Redey

7. I’m Too Sexy Right Said Fred

8. Ebony And Ivory Paul MCCartney And Stevie Wonder

9. Macarena Los Del Rio

10. My Heart Will Go On Celine Dion

Listen: Song Montage