No Copyright - The Feedback Farm 2006-08 USDA Organic Weirdness Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:29:01 EST Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM Audio hi-jinks and sleight of tongue from freeform darlings at the inimitable WXYC-FM, e/o Wednesday 9pm-10pm EST -- www.wxyc.org Audio hi-jinks and sleight of tongue from freeform darlings at the inimitable WXYC-FM, e/o Wednesday 9pm-10pm EST -- www.wxyc.org WXYC, Sound Collage, Experimental, Sampling, Field Recordings, Plunderphonics, Found Sound, Collage, Turntablism, Avant Garde, Freeform, Humor, Noise no http://wxyc.org/programming/specialty.html I was hoping to get this posted last night, but who could have predicted that the Syracuse vs UConn game would go into SIX overtime periods? And, after that wrapped up, who could have predicted that the building across the street from me would catch on fire, both further distracting me from blogging and keeping me up into the wee hours? Well, probably a person who's into astrology could have predicted it, that's who! Since I'm not such a person, I defer to the Feedback Farmers to expound on the topic. Which they did in stellar fashion on Wednesday night. Steph explained what astrology is all about and successfully volleyed the naysaying of Andrew B, PJ, and Kevin. (Andy K and Bryson couldn't be bothered to show up.) Local opinions on the topic were mixed, though most people seemed to think astrology is more fun diversion than science. You can relive the otherworldly programme in all its heavenly glory and decide for yourself about astrology. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2009/03/starstruck.html Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:06:10 Hoy Hoy! Listen as the Farmers talk on and about Alexander Graham Bell's world-altering invention, the telephone. 6 hours of phone calls in 60 minutes; just about par for the show. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/mp3/Feedback_Farm/20090225_Feedback_Farm_Telephones.mp3 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:03:14 The Farmers took to the airwaves and web once more with a show about sports. This was appropriate as the programme took place during the UNC vs Dook men's basketball game (Carolina victory, 101-87, hell yeah), but because of this coincidence the show was heard by absolutely no one. Here's your chance to listen to this "lost episode." http://www.wxyc.org/blog/mp3/Feedback_Farm/20090211_Feedback_Farm_Sports.mp3 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:03:14 Feedback Farmers gave you the Best of 2008 as they saw it. Being intensely myopic, they saw no further than their own show and thus counted down, sort of, the 12 best Feedback Farm episodes of last year. Imagine the level of chaos present during a normal episode, multiply that by 12, and that's what you've got here. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2009/02/feast-or-farmin.html Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 59:23 The Feedback Farmers must have thought they were being all intellectual by choosing to put on a John Cage Extravaganza... http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2009/01/in-grooves-of-this-blog-post-is-sound.html Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:03:48 The police are out there, doing their thing. What they do is sometimes controversial, sometimes appreciated. The Feedback Farmers examined the role of the police in their most recent programme, which wasn't all that recently. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2009/01/to-protect-and-to-serve.html Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 59:05 It was Civil War on the Feedback Farm last night as the Farmers took on the South. Vast, unique, diverse, full of history and potential, the topic was probably more than anyone could handle in 60 minutes. And even playing 4 hours worth of material in the course of 1 hour they didn't get to everything. I mean, they never even mentioned NASCAR, debutantes, or Cheerwine! http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/12/song-of-south.html Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:01:35 Sam Cooke once claimed that he didn't know much biology. Clearly, neither do the Feedback Farmers. That doesn't stop them from trying to explain it, though. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/11/tragic-kingdoms.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 59:45 Relive the terror as the Farmers explore your deepest fears. Not for the f-f-f-faint of heart. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/11/f-f-f-fear-f-f-f-farm.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:02:01 The Feedback Farmers said that October 2008 would be a high water mark for their feeble show, and I think they were right. Coming off last week's programme on the Economic Crisis the Farmers put together 60 more mostly listenable minutes in their pre-election extravaganza. If they keep this up I may have to roll up my pants to keep my shins dry in the cresting deluge. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/10/vote-early-vote-often.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:01:09 You can never be sure how the Feedback Farmers will perform, but after last night one might theorize the quality of their programme is inversely related to the Dow. Taking on the many facets of the financial crisis, the Farmers actually put together a halfway decent show. If you're worried about your money, frustrated by the $700 billion bailout of Wall Street, concerned about not being able to get a much needed loan, or just want to learn more about economics, there are, of course, better sources for cogent commentary. But if you don't have time to do a lot of research and want to get the most bang for your buck (who doesn't in these times?), listen in for 5 hours of information in 60 minutes. Now that's economy. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/10/stock-markets-down-feedback-farm-up.html Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:01:22 When they heard the US Postal Service was turning 219, the Feedback Farmers jumped on the opportunity to fête our nation's mail system. Of course, in typical Feedback Farm fashion, the party was about as exciting as a barrage of junk mail. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/09/not-quite-first-class.html Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 57:33 The Feedback Farmers tried to get all high-brow last week but instead got in over their heads. They don't know much when it comes to the finer things, and they sure don't know nothin' about POETRY. And anyway, I thought it was a MAN from Nantucket. I don't even know what the next line would be if it was a GIRL from Nantucket. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/09/iambic-pentameter-etc.html Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:03:06 The Feedback Farmers guest-host a special edition of SportsRap by covering the Games of the XXIX Olympiad live from Beijing. With in-depth, behind-the-scenes looks at the athletes, the events, and all the scuttlebutt from the Olympic Village, the Farmers' insightful commentary made clear the reason they were chosen to take the helm of SportsRap full-time beginning this fall. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/08/going-for-gold.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:29:01 EST SportsRap and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:03:41 Liquor before Feedback Farm, no harm. Feedback Farm before liquor... always sicker. An intoxicating 60 minutes of radio. A happy hour, if you will. A bunch of puns, too. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/08/happy.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:03:10 The Feedback Farmers and John Wayne pledged their allegiance to the U S of A on the last episode of the Farm. Also making cameo appearances were a gazillion residents of the Triangle who chimed in about what they like and, gasp!, what they don't exactly care for about this country. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/07/we-pledge-allegiance.html Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:04:22 The Feedback Farmers soared through the last episode with samples, interviews, and songs about flying. Yes, flying. As in airplanes, airports, airlines. All in all it was, according to PJ's mom, "an interesting choice of topics" and, according to Dale, "Pretty good--it didn't blow me away, but it was pretty good." As an added bonus, Cole drove through town on his way back to DC from Myrtle Beach and paid the Farm an in-studio visit. Cole has never flown in an airplane. Could he not have picked a better episode to crash? http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/06/farced-in-flight.html Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:03:17 The Feedback Farmers (sans Bryson) explored the rising cost of gasoline on their most recent radio programme. The entire country is in a transportation crisis with the steady increase in the cost of a barrel of oil. At this writing, oil is $130 a barrel and gasoline is nearly $4 per gallon nationwide. By the time you read this it might be $6 or $8 a gallon. Is that a good thing? How will rising fuel prices affect our lives? http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/06/fill-er-up.html Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:02:34 Ingredients: 1 cup samples, 1/4 oz. effects pedals, 2 cups commentary, 5 lbs. (dry) technical difficulties, 1 pinch of credibility (optional, to taste). Pre-heat your favorite audio software to 89.3 FM. With help from professional and (many more) amateur foodsmiths alike, the Farmers whip up a batch of audio delights and helpful(?) guidance on the subject of COOKING. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/05/recipe-for-disaster.html Thu, 22 May 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:01:32 There's nothing like a presidential election to remind you that America is doomed, but last night the Feedback Farmers got mildly political anyway, taking stabs at both sides as well as some innocent Young Democrats, callers, and historic recordings in their typical endearing way. Since the North Carolina Democratic primary arrives May 6, along with a barrage of advertising and mediocre bands, the nomination war between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton was the main topic of discussion, though McCain and his alleged "chipmunk cheeks" cropped up, too. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/04/political-party-hardy.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 56:10 Does your closet contain anything you should really just throw away? Are outmoded styles keeping you from getting that promotion at work? Do you just plain need fashion advice? This week the Feedback Farmers (in their expanded form) welcomed spring with a look at this season's hottest new fashions. Yellow is in, leggings are out. Waists are going higher, pant legs are wider. Strap on your gladiator sandals and give it a listen. Farmer Chris Clayma(tio)n joins the posse and granulizes Rod Stewart, and fashion expert Julianna gets pessimistic about pastels. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/04/feedback-fashionistas.html Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:00:29 Frankly, hot dogs are a pretty curious food, for a number of reasons. Thusly inspired, this episode is about all things wiener. By the end of the hour, the Farmers manage to encase their listeners in an array of collage and discussion that can only be described as intestinal and dubiously sourced, albeit protein-rich. New Farmers Steph, Andy, and Bryson join the posse. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/03/hot-diggity-dog.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:00:58 The third installment in the Dreams series again featured dreams collected in the Chapel Hill area. The Farmers accosted people on the UNC campus, at the Weaver Street Market, and at a local bike shop. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/03/recurring-dreams.html Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:35:18 (BONUS archival mp3!) This is Kevin's and PJ's dream collage from the third hour of their March 17, 2005 Thursday Night Feature. It contains music, sound effects, and the dreams (or lack thereof) of over 100 interviewees and callers to the Dream Line. This piece was also submitted to the 2005 dreams-themed Chapel Hill Community Art Project sponsored by the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission, and was the only sound work exhibited. http://www.wxyc.org/dreams/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:28:01 EST PJ Disclafani, Kevin Clark, dream tellers, and WXYC 89.3 FM 58:44 (BONUS archival mp3!) The dream collage that started the obsession, broadcast on WXYC March 29, 2004. From PJ's freeform show. http://www.wxyc.org/dreams/index.html Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:27:01 EST PJ Disclafani, dream tellers, and WXYC 89.3 FM 21:22 This week, the Feedback Farmers play with that perennial caveman favorite, Fire! Thankfully, no one is horribly burned. Featuring glorious contributions from Andy, Steph, Chris, and Bryson. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/03/hot-topic.html Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:29:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 58:36 In which Feedback Farm takes a break to make way for the WXYC Beg-A-Thon. We don't want your money -- we just want you to pledge your money! Many thanks and a big Valentine's Day kiss to the 30 of you who gave us pledges of your money, souls, cat pelts, exotic birds, and half-eaten sandwiches. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/02/pledge.html Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:35:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:02:44 After over a month of well-deserved rest, the Feedback Farmers light up the airwaves with a smoking return to their bi-weekly broadcast. Inspired by the Jan. 1 implementation of a UNC campus ban on smoking within 100 feet of any building, cigarette smoking was the topic of discussion. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2008/01/youve-come-long-way-baby.html Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:06:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:02:59 Season Finale. The Feedback Farm disappoints yet again. After promising that they were organized and ready to put on a great show, in their most recent episode the Farmers came across as unprepared and unprofessional, as the show was seemingly plagued by technical difficulties and short tempers. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/12/comedy-of-errors.html Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:56:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:00:04 The Farmers prepare for and reflect on the Thanksgiving holiday and teach their listeners the proper temperature at which turkey should be cooked. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/12/happy-turkey-day.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:51:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:02:07 Robots took over the WXYC airwaves last night on the Feedback Farm. Are robots benevolent helpers of humanity or sinister machines plotting to overthrow their creators? http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/11/robot-attack.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:51:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 54:37 The Feedback Farmers visited the North Carolina State Fair with stolen press passes and filed this report. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/11/feedback-farm-fun-for-entire-family.html Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:59:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 50:40 In which Chapel Hill's very own working class heroes pay tribute to the proletariat. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/10/hi-ho-hi-ho.html Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:01:33 On a "normal" day it's hard to understand what those Feedback Farmers are saying and doing, but this past week they were definitely speaking a foreign language. In celebration of the European Day of Languages--September 26th every year--the Farmers explored language, European Languages in particular. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/09/feedback-farm-travels-abroad.html Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 55:03 Two out of four Feedback Farmers recommend that you listen to this show to put you on the path to excellent dental hygiene. The other two recommend against it. The choice is yours. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/09/oral-hygiene-aural-hi-jinks.html Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:06:51 30 years to the day since the receipt of the Wow! Signal the Feedback Farmers took on the topic of Making Contact, with a heavy focus on UFOs. Are we alone in the universe? Are the aliens already among us? Do they know how to play our records? Controversial but compelling, listen as the Farmers investigate. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/08/feedback-farm-makes-contact.html Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 59:19 The seventh part of the Feedback Farm's Life Cycle Trilogy. The topic was a serious one -- death. Why is death such a dicey subject? What happens after you die? Do you know any famous people who died on August 5th? Listen as the Farmers broach the taboo topic and answer all of these questions and more http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/08/end.html Sun, 5 Aug 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:05:30 Although the Feedback Farmers themselves will probably never grow up, that is precisely the topic they tackled in Part II of their "life cycle" series. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/07/ah-youth.html Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:08:08 The Farmers actually had an organizational meeting prior to their show this week, and that meeting gave birth to new ideas. They talked about all things babies last night. Download this episode to hear their delivery http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/06/rebirth-of-feedback-farm.html Thu, 22 Jun 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:04:12 The Feedback Farmers welcomed Al Gore to the programme on June 6th to talk about Global Warming. Yes, that Al Gore. Yes, Global Warming is for real. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/06/heat-is-on.html Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:03:03 The Feedback Farmers got a jumpstart on the summer season last night with an homage to the hot months ahead. Interested in the latest fashions and vacation destinations?--Look elsewhere. If you want to hear a remix of the summer that hasn't even happened yet or to win tickets to Summer Jam 2004, give 'er a listen. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/05/mercury-rising.html Thu, 24 May 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:06:52 The Rolling Stones, arguably the last surviving great rock-and-roll band, were feted on the WXYC's Feedback Farm tonight. It would be impossible to adequately salute their 40+ year career (and still going) in 60 minutes, but true to their style, the Farmers tried their best. It helps when you play 5 recordings at once. Hear the Farm treatment of Mick, Keith, and the boys for yourself. Excuse the Audioslave. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/05/worlds-greatest-rock-and-roll-band.html Thu, 10 May 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:03:11 The Feedback Farmers triumphantly rebounded from the season's nadir (never to be posted on the blog) by tackling a subject they know a lot about: Noise. It was, of course, the second time this semester they talked about noise, so it shouldn't come as any surprise that they managed to put on a decent show. Plus they only had to be on the air for 50 minutes because the WXYC transmitter was down for the first 10 minutes of their allotted time. In any case, this week's show was a review of sorts of the 3rd annual No Future Fest held last weekend at Chapel Hill's own Nightlight. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/04/no-escape-from-noise.html Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 49:48 The Feedback Farmers have had it up to here with the situation, and last night they had an on-air protest to tell how they felt. If you, too, are angry, fed up, exasperated, frustrated, or otherwise in a tizzy about what's going on, then chant while you listen. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/03/revolution-will-not-be-televised.html Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 58:44 3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751058209749445923078164062862089986280348253421170679821480865132823066470938446095505822317253594081284811174502841027019385211055596446229489549303819644288109756659334461284756482337867831652712019091456485669234603486104543266482133936072602491412737245870066063155881748815209209628292540917153643678925903600113... http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/03/feedback-farmers-hope-you-had-happy-pi.html Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 58:38 Last night the Feedback Farmers took to the airwaves once again and took a bite out of the many tricky legal issues swirling around Apple, Inc. Underneath all the noise there was a moderately interesting discussion about Digital Rights Management, Free Culture, and the recent settlement of the long-running lawsuit with the Beatles' company Apple Corps Ltd. The Farmers want to thank Erin Watson for stopping by and discussing the work of the local chapter of Free Culture, which she co-founded here at UNC. Listen to this DRM-free episode (legally); from what I've heard, a Feedback Farm programme a day keeps the doctor away. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/03/feeback-farmers-harvest-forbidden-fruit.html Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:00:59 Last night, the charming and hilarious Feedback Farmers returned to the airwaves for the first time this semester. They were back to their old antics as they duped us all with their Best of 2006 Hoax Programme. A perplexed and disappointed public were treated to a live countdown, "as selected by 75 WXYC DJs." The Feedback Farmers apologize to P@ who did a lot of work compiling the real WXYC list and hope they didn't step on his toes too hard. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/02/wxycs-official-best-of-2006.html Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:01:53 For the benefit of those who missed the program, the best we can offer is a play-by-play of what went down: From 9pm until about 9:10pm, the Feedback Farmers scrambled to hook up their equipment and reconnect the power to the microphones. Due the the cramped quarters, tight spaces, and the farmers' large hands, replugging the microphone mixer power cord proved more difficult than it should have been. Thanks wholly to Kevin, the signal going out over 89.3FM and wxyc.org was kept alive by a lovely Bing Crosby loop with a spoken word piece succinctly describing the Christmas season: "More is never enough." Unfortunately, the loop and spoken word lost the brunt of its considerable impact long before it ceased playing. The home listener was probably bored by 9:05pm, and given the concomitant, huge men's basketball game, most people had likely turned off their radios before the Feedback Farmers ever turned on their microphones. At which point the fun really began. The point of the show was supposed to be to talk about the insanity of the Christmas shopping season. Black Friday, people getting shot to get that last PS3, people camping all night to get into Best Buy, etc. The show did cover these topics, it must be said. Cole set up the discussion, PJ took his cue and mentioned Black Friday so that Kevin could spin the Steely Dan song of the same name, and Robin told a touching anecdote about Christmas shopping with his family. But all too often the Farmers got distracted and the discussion veered away from the evening's purported focus. As if we really care what your favorite Christmas cookie is or whether you believe in Santa Claus. O muddled inanity! Farmers, your disparaging British telephone caller may have it right when he says your show is nonsense. Please don't let him be right! http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2007/05/lost-and-found-sound.html Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 58:36 The good Reverend Ted Haggard, the honorable ex-Representative Mark Foley, and their assorted hypocrisies are discussed and remixed ad nauseum. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2006/11/oh-hypocrisy.html Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 52:44 "There's too much Noise on WXYC!" We've heard you, and we're listening. We know that what you really want is "more noise, please!" Oh, you're all so coy. Thus, the Feedback Farmers brought the noise last night for over an hour. http://www.wxyc.org/blog/2006/10/common-complaint.html Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:07:01 EST The Feedback Farm and WXYC 89.3 FM 1:02:29