Josh Venable was officially hired as the Edge’s PD today, 18 years after he started at the station as an intern. We have a brief chat about some of that after the jump. Don’t expect too much journalism. He’s my friend and I had two beers watching the U.S. beat France.
me: ok. how long has the move back been in the works?
2:10 PM
Josh: We’ve been talking for almost two months I guess. I’veen doing the job since middle of May
me: what was your favorite thing about living in L.A.?
2:11 PM
Josh: Getting to see Morrissey three times in a week
2:12 PM
me: anything else?
Josh: Is there anything else really?
2:13 PM
Yes, being here has been great actually. The station (98*7FM) is pretty amazing. I’ve learned quite a few things working with people here that I will use in Dallas.
2:15 PM
me: what are your plans now that you’re the boss?
2:16 PM
Josh: business as usual really
the station is doing well and sounds pretty spot on
I have some ideas for contests that I will be doing but there doesn’t need to be a big overhaul or anything
2:17 PM
me: ok, you can tell me who’s getting fired later.
what was the worst part about l.a.?
Josh: no Dr Pepper
no cold weather
traffic
no family
and yes
wait for it…
2:18 PM
my best friend isnt here
me: that’s what i was looking for.
Josh: one of the first questions I answered today about the move and promotion was “How happy is Zac Crain about all this”
2:19 PM
me: haha — who asked that?
Josh: seriously
it hasnt been just one person
I dont like to speak for you
but I have been
look for some weepy quotes attributed to ZC
2:20 PM
me: fair enough.
i’m sure they are more or less accurate.
Josh: more or less
me: are you ready to re-start your feud with the toadies?
2:21 PM
Josh: what?
we love each other
me: sure. i’ll play along.
2:22 PM
Josh: actually, I’ll be turning over a new leaf. The Josh you know and love who held grudges and ripped on bands on the air…he is gone. Dead and buried. I am a professional. As program director of KDGE
2:23 PM
ok fine
I will still be the same Josh
me: thought so.
Josh: I will just shave more often and have a slightly bigger office
2:24 PM
but nah the Toadies are ok in my book
me: it’s a whole new you
2:25 PM
Josh: I’m trying my best
me: think that will do. unless you have a closing statement.
2:26 PM
Josh: you can just post the Kenny Powers CEO video
2:27 PM
then a gif of me dropping a mic
me: done.
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Get a room.
Please God, end the endless cycles of Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins.
This is the 21st century.
Always love these. Obviously the H.L. Mencken of IM interviewers.
Or lazy.
It was I who asked the question about how happy you were about the move, Zac.
Josh’s answer: “My hetero life partner and I are quite happy about this.”
@Pete: Then that would be an accurate quote, yes.