I’ve never been very good at April Fools jokes. I fretted over that a lot in middle school, back when it seemed like a bona fide holiday that one was obligated to observe. I’d try to come up with the perfect prank to pull on my friends, only to ruin them all at the start with guilty faces and giggles. Safe to say, I’ve spent more of the April Firsts of my life playing the fool than wreaking havoc. So I emphathize with the fool — pity him, even. In celebration of April Fools Day, instead of causing mayhem, here’s to being the butt of the joke. Read More »

Let’s admit it. We’re a pretty talented bunch. But with schedules packed with classes, extracurriculars and internships, when do we really get an opportunity to show off? You’ve got your chance this Saturday at 7:30 in Bulldog Alley at our Open Mic Night. Whether you’re a seasoned vet of the open mic circuit or the secret Whitney Houston of your shower stall, it’s your time to shine. Maybe music isn’t your thing? That’s fine, too. Perhaps you’re penning the next great American novel on Leo’s napkins. Or perchance you deliver comedic monologues to anyone who will listen in Red Square. Whatever it is you do, bring your A game to Bulldog Alley. And of course, bring all your friends to clap their hands and eat our pizza. Did we mention it’s free?

Acts are limited to 5 minutes or two songs. Email GM@georgetownradio.com to sign up and guarantee yourself a spot on stage. Walk-ons are also welcome, depending on how many acts sign up beforehand.

When Jonathan Cook of the band Forever the Sickest Kids isn’t conducting circle pits, showing his appreciation for security guards wearing cowboy hats, or sitting down with Charlie Sheen for a casual afternoon conversation, he conducts interviews.  A lot of interviews.  However, in order to conduct this interview, I had to find him.  As I went on my quest, walking past scores of 14 year old girls waiting for doors to open, I finally found their manager.  While I walked on to the FTSK tour bus, I was approached by a very mellow Jonathan (very unsuspecting due to his contagious hyperactivity on stage).  As we walked to the back to find some peace and quiet for the interview, he and FTSK’s band manager Brandon discussed the upcoming NCAA tournament viz.

Georgetown Basketball.  Once the interview got started, there was no going back.  Many of the questions were provided by you, the WGTB listener, and I thank you for your support of this project.  Be sure to listen in below to hear his dulcet voice explain the important things in life, including (but not limited to) FTSKU, Charlie Sheen, Robots v. Aliens, and The North American Low Rider Association.  As they say, enjoy. Read More »

For the past couple of weeks, the sun has been our enemy. When speed-reading through a half-semester’s worth of articles, valiantly stretching out every sentence to reach that ten-page mark in your paper, and holding your eyes open while downing your fifth cup of coffee, there is nothing more disheartening than watching the sunrise from the prime midterm real-estate of the fourth floor of Lau. Nothing. Except perhaps being stirred awake by the sun’s rays to find yourself face-down in a text book in the Pierce Reading Room hours before your exam. But if you survived midterms, it’s time to make nice with the sunshine. So here are some tunes in honor of this next week of Spring Break: to natural light, to balmy beach getaways, to surfside sojourns, to (if nothing else) sitting at home amongst the snow banks daydreaming of tropical destinations with the heat turned up and a cool drink in hand. Click through to listen!

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On February 5th, WGTB threw an iPod Battle for the books. Sure, Georgetown’s most talented DJs got the crowd dancing with their carefully crafted playlist of jams as usual, but this time, we took it a step further: glow sticks, moms breaking it down on stage, dancing cat speakers — it had it all. After several rounds of tough calls for the crowd, the night ended with a showdown between DJ Sean Chillday and the notorious Ben Wormald, who came dressed for success and left victorious. Click through for photos from the evening and the prize-winning playlist courtesy of this year’s champ. Read More »