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DESTINIES PROMO for 8/23/24 (Destinies reviews Alien: Romulus)

From Howard Margolin:

Last week, Alien: Romulus opened in theaters, reviving the 45-year-old franchise with its first entry in 7 years.

This week, the Destinies Film Review Team assembles to discuss the movie. Tune in Friday night at 11:15 PM, and find out whether this new entry breaks through like a chestburster, or if it's just another alien dog. Does the film break new ground within the series, or is it just an Alien version of "The Force Awakens?"

Are the characters compelling, or are they just ciphers whose fates end up meaning nothing but excuses for gore?

Who were the standouts in the cast? How did the re-creation of the likeness of actor Ian Holm come across? And, what is this film worth on the famous Destinies zero to $9.50 rating scale?

Find out when hosts Howard Margolin, Timothy Gillespie, and Justin Paul review Alien: Romulus.

Friday, August 23rd, at 11:15 PM.

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DJ Hurricane & Davy DMX Talk Hall of Fame Ceremony on SOUNDS OF FILM

Hip-hop stars DJ Hurricane and Davy DMX are Tom Needham's special guests this week on the Sounds of Film. They are going to be discussing their upcoming induction into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 24th at 7:30 pm.

Also attending the event are music legend Kurtis Blow, Public Enemy's Johnny Juice and new inductee, DJ Jazzy Jay.

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The program airs Thursday, August 22 at 6:00 PM. 

 

 

Steve Albini Special on Omega Radio

 

Omega invites all of its followers, listeners, and supporters of ours & WUSB for an extensive ten-hour tribute of Steve Albini's musical resume. From his beginnings before big black all the way to Shellac's '24 release "To All Trains", we celebrate a lifetime of his production values for many essential albums by many citically lauded artists. From alternative noise rock, drones, thrash, industrial, punk, garage, metalcore, and even harsh hoise. Here's a proper euology to a musical figure who shaped culture and made everyone's lives for the better. 

The special will air at midnight on August 5 and August 19. 

Destinies goes to Dimension X

From Howard Margolin:

This week, Destinies presents a 73-year slipback on the Destinies Radio Theater.

Tune in Friday night, and travel to "The Veldt," as originally aired on the August 9th, 1951 episode of "Dimension X."

In this adaptation of Ray Bradbury's classic short story, "In a totally automatic house, there's a totally automatic nursery, with a pack of real lions. The kids' playroom is nothing to fool around about." Hear this tale of one of the earliest examples of virtual reality, and what was probably the inspiration for Star Trek: The Next Generation's holodeck, which almost always led to the ship's being in danger.

Friday, August 9th, at 11:30 PM.
Hosted by Howard Margolin.

Melting World 8/10/24: Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound 50th anniversary remembrance

This year's Days Between celebration honors the Grateful Dead's legendary Wall of Sound, a groundbreaking live sound system designed by Owsley Stanley III. This system featured over 600 JBL speakers arranged in a massive wall behind the band, powered by 48 McIntosh amplifiers to deliver 28,800 watts of continuous power across six separate sound systems and eleven channels.

Join us this Saturday from 10:00 pm to 3:00 am Sunday as we play selected sets from May to August 1974 Wall of Sound concerts and discuss this revolutionary sound system while celebrating Jerry Garcia's life. We'll also feature artists who collaborated with the Grateful Dead throughout their career. Prepare your favorite recreational activities and tune in for a truly psychoactive listening experience.

Destinies Reviews Deadpool & Wolverine on 8/2/24

Last week, Deadpool & Wolverine opened in theaters, adding the Fox franchise favorites to the greater Marvel Cinematic Multiverse.

This Friday at 11:15 PM, the Destinies Film Review Mutants assemble live to discuss the movie.
Does this combination of two of Marvel's most popular characters live up to the expectations of fans?

How does the story acknowledge the tragic events of Logan, and still manage to bring Deadpool and Wolverine together for an adventure with the fate of Deadpool's timeline at stake?

Who is Cassandra Nova, what is the Void, and how do heroes and villains who have not been seen on screen in two decades end up there, under her rule?

Can the Merc with the Mouth and the Best There is at What He Does work together without killing each other, or everyone else, in the process?

And, what is the movie worth on the Famous Destinies zero to $9.50 Rating Scale?

Find out when hosts Howard Margolin, Audrey Dettmering, Dave Campfield, Timothy Gillespie, with DJ T.K. and Alex from "Threat Level Midnight" travel through time to review Deadpool & Wolverine, start on Friday, August 2nd, at 11:15 PM, only on

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Melting World 7/27/24

From Ed Roller: 

Join us for an extended edition of "Melting World" this Saturday, from 10 PM to 3 AM on Sunday, focusing on the genre of Fusion music. Originating in the late '60s, Fusion blends jazz with electric bass, keyboards, and non-Western instruments.

We'll feature classic tracks from the '70s by Weather Report, Brand X, Jean-Luc Ponty, Billy Cobham, and Al Di Meola, alongside contemporary sounds from Jonas Hellborg & Shawn Lane, PAKT, and John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra. Tune in for an evening of complex rhythms and intricate melodies with Ed Roller this Saturday night at 10 PM.

 

Bob Duffy Welcomes 10cc’s Graham Gouldman on 7/27/24

Tune in on Saturday morning, July 27th, as WUSB’s Bob Duffy welcomes 10cc’s Graham Gouldman to the airwaves of 90.1 FM.

In addition to his work with 10cc, Graham was a founding member of the band Wax, and has written dozens of ‘60s hit songs, such as “Bus Stop”, “Heart Full of Soul”, “Look Through Any Window”, “Listen People” and many more hits. Graham was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014.

Listen on Saturday morning between 9 am and noon for this insightful interview with Graham Gouldman ahead of the 10cc show at the Patchogue Theatre.

Destinies speaks with cli-fi author Athena M. Kaiman

This week, Destinies welcomes back author Athena M. Kaiman, for a live phone interview.

Tune in Friday night at 11:15, as the cli-fi writer returns to discuss her latest novel DAR and Earth: Yasteron.

This book, the third in the series, continues the story of the magical being Aelish, and her genius human student, Isabela, who must both somehow rise from the ashes of their shattered lives after the breathtaking cliffhanger in Book 2. Their resolve to do so is a testament to their determination to stop the extinction event looming on the horizon for humans, caused by the climate crisis on Earth. You'll learn about Athena's research for this ongoing project.

And, you'll hear an excerpt from the story, read by the author and host Howard Margolin.

Friday, July 26th, at 11:15 PM.

DESTINIES PROMO for 7/19/24 (Destinies salutes the crew of Apollo 8)

This week, Destinies honors the memories of two astronauts, and celebrates the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 and live music on Long Island.

Tune in Friday night, and remember astronauts Frank Borman and William Anders, with the story of the flight of Apollo 8 from the audio documentary "In Their Own Words: The Space Race," featuring their moving Christmas message to the people of Earth.

Travel to Stony Brook's Staller Center on March 22nd, 2024, as Broadway star Adam Pascal sings Elton John's "Rocket Man."

And, the Smithtown Community Band performs a medley of songs from the soundtrack of Guardians of the Galaxy at their season-opening concert on July 2nd, 2024.

You'll also learn about this weekend's HurriCon, the benefit comic art convention in East Rockaway.
Friday, July 19th, at 11:30 PM.

Hosted by Howard Margolin.

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