Time to Set the Alarm: Joining Tom Vannah at 6:45 am

Tomorrow morning I'll rise a little earlier than usual. That's because I am joining Tom Vannah of the Valley Advocate on his new radio show at 6:30 am. The Van Man has his new gig and it's going strong weekdays from 5:30 till 9. He's the morning man on the venerable Northampton station WHMP-AM 1400.

I've been on with him before and we had fun...an easy exchange and no awkward moments. I love radio...it is always exciting to do a segment with Arthur's Around the World, or banter with Brad and Bo on WHYN. Now I will be a regular on Tom's new morning gig, and we will see where it leads, and what kinds of conversations come up. I love talking about what's going on in the Valley, and Tom wants to capture the spirit and energy of those of us who have made it what it is, starting from the renaissance of Northampton in the early '80s. I can think of many people who would be good guests to come on the show.

These guys are putting a major effort out, and their website has archived all of the shows, so people can go back and grab Mp3's of any past shows. Great idea since many times people miss the early morning broadcasts, and why not give them the chance to catch it again.