Unemployment is over. Well, it’s effectively over. Won’t see a check til next month, but I’ve got a gig.
Starting January 11, I’ll be broadcasting live on Hardcore Sports Radio, channel 98 on Sirius Satellite Radio, from 7-10 am weekday mornings. The show will be called “The Morning Jones,” and it will be produced by my new company, Old Soul Productions.
(OK, I just wanted to put that in there. Anybody with $125 in this state can start any sort of company they want. But I always wanted to shout out my own label, so here it is –Old Soul Pro, what?!!?)
If you don’t have satellite, fret not. We’re more concerned with whether you hear us than how you listen, so please check out their site and look for the link to listen. Also, all shows are podcasted in entirety, so you can check them out during your work day if you can’t tune in live.
And check this out — they put out a press release that makes me sound so friggin’ cool that I had to make sure they weren’t talking about someone else. That’s something, ain’t it?
I’m happy. Very happy, in fact. Here’s the biggest thing — I’ve got creative control. I had a lot of control at the last gig, but we’re taking this to another level now. You won’t hear much difference in how I talk, but I’ve got a plan for using music that I could never have instituted on 850 and 620. Long of the short — I think music can be used to set the vibe and tempo of a show in a way more sports folks don’t consider and can’t harness. We’re gonna put it on the road.
Plus, you know me. I love music as much, if not more, than anything else. You know what level I consume music on. And you know I love to share music. This show will reflect that. I think you’ll enjoy it.
I’ve had this blog for five years now. Many of you have followed the personal ups and downs, the hirings and firings, and the madness in my mind. Well, this show will be more reflective of me than anything I’ve done.
If you’ve never heard my radio shows, or not listened because they’re sports, give this one a try. My shows are less about sports than they are about life, with sports as the focal point. But even people that don’t do sports could do the Lunch Break and Sports Saturday. This show won’t be any different and, in fact, will probably be more universally accessible.
I’m in a good place right now. I’m blogging for Page 2 again, and I’m glad to be back there and bck writing again. But I love doing radio and feeling the personal connection it generates, and I’m ecstatic to get to continue that.
This could be the beginning of something big. I think you’ll enjoy the ride.
(And if you were hoping I’d do something local to North Carolina — stay tuned. If things go as I hope and kinda expect, we’ll have that taken care of.)
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Hey Bo, glad to see you landed on your feet. Can’t wait to here the new show. I’ll be tuning in
Welcome to Hardcore Country! Can’t wait to hear your show on the drive into classes each morning.
Enjoy the Holiday season!
Congratulations!
when Old Soul Pro blows up and needs some employees holla at your boy! Notg sure i could call you boss though, just too much irony!
You know I’m excited man. Don’t know if ya’ll support iPhones for listening live but I’ll definitely get the podcast if I can’t tune in live. So happy for you dude.
CONGRATULATIONS BO!
Music is food to the soul. Can’t wait to hear what you feed us. I might have some suggestions if your open. I too love music! 🙂
congrats
Congrats again homie. I’ll be listening as much as possible….
Hey Bomani,
This is Marion Johnson in Holly Spings and I am glad to hear about your new endeavor. Sometimes the knudge out the door is the motivation needed to start our own thing. Best of success and keep on keeping it real.
regards,
Marion Johnson
That rocks, Bomani. Mark up one sale for Sirius Satellite Radio this holiday season.
nice work fella, can’t wait to hear you on the radio again, or at least podcasts. you do some great stuff.
Glad to see you back on air Bo, just wish it wasn’t so early in the morning lol.
That gives me 2 hours I can check out in the morning before everyone shows up to work at 9 and ruins my day. Much better time slot.
I am so happy for you brother. I knew you would not stay out of work for long and I am glad you remain in this area. I am anxious to see what you got cooking up for the triangle area.
Great news…….way to end the year on an uptick. We’ll have to revisit some the topics we couldn’t discuss while you were off air. Love the music component too!
Congratulations Mr. Jones! Looking forward to hearing your unique perpective on sports and life for many years to come!
Best news I’ve heard since H. Barnes committed to UNC. I look forward to hearing your voice on the radio again just in time for college basketball to get cranked up.
You were one of the only reasons I had the Radio on 620, loved you show and look forward too yournew one.
Good for you Bomani. I am looking forward to hearing you again. We can talk Prince; and don’t forget your Sly bump (“High On You!”).
Damn, guess I’m gonna have to get a radio now 🙂
Welcome back Bo !!
Congratulations Mr. Jones!
Congrats Bomani. Now I gotta buy a new radio for my work van so I can listen in. Keep it real and we’ll keep listening.
Way to go Bo – to thine own self be true. I’ll be podcasting it – now if only we could get you on the 3-6pm slot on the triangle sports monopoly.
Congrats Bomani,
You know what they say: “When you hear a toilet flush, a door is about to open.”
Song suggestion for the new show: “If You Want Me To Stay” by Sly and TFS.
Congrats on the new gig Bo! I’ll be sure to check you out!!
Wooohoooo! Congrats Bo! I will have to check that out… Always the time diff that gets me, but that sound fixable with the podcast.
Congrats on Page 2… Loved the Billy write up, haha! I about fell out of my seat laughing when I saw him hold up the yellow sign. C’mon though… tacky? That was funny ’cause eeeeeeeeeverybody knew why he held it up. LOL! Someone’s “got” to be the fun one at these stuffy affairs!
Have a great 2010!
New Year’s resolution: I gotta be up by 7.
2010, back again. Kudos, Bo.
Sadly channel 98 on XM is OutQ Gay Radio and I’m pissed about it. Congratulations on the new gig. I listened in often on The Bull and enjoyed.
I’ve been listening to HSR online for a while now (almost two years), and it will be nice to hear someone live in the morning and a familiar voice!
They seem to be a progressive(ish) station, and I think that a lot of people will like a fusion of music and sports (and all topics in between).
You’ll do good, and don’t let any of the Morency fans get you down, they don’t like anyone!