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DJ of the Week Nick Sperdute from The Nick on Night Show

amcostu — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:46:41 +0000

Nick Sperdute is the Sales Manager for WPPJ and the D.J. for his show Nick on Night, every Monday night from ten until midnight. They play classic rock music from the seventies and eighties like, Van Halen, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Mr. Big, The Who, AC/DC and more. The show also includes co D.J. Paul E. Wahg.

DJ of The Week- Ryan “Sully” Sullivan of The Sully Show

amcostu — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:54:15 +0000

Ryan Sullivan

Hey WPPJ fans, I’m Sully, also known as Ryan Joseph Sullivan. But just call me Sully. I came out of my mother on April 28, 1990 in St. Clair Hospital. According to Mama and Papa Sullivan, I was a “good baby who was always happy.” Tell you what, I believe them. I sometimes watch old home videos of me as a little tyke, and I must say I seemed like a little angel. Well, I think it’s safe to say that sure as hell changed.

I grew up watching WPXI Channel 11 News and always had a crush on anchor Peggy Finnegan. Even as a toddler I knew I liked older women. Much older. I would go into my parents’ bedroom, tear open my dad’s closet, and put on one of his ties. I would then grab some blank pieces of paper, shuffle them around, and pretend I was on Channel 11 News with my future girlfriend Peggy Finnegan. Hey, it doesn’t hurt to dream.

I was always drawn to television and radio. I can’t explain it, but there is just something about them that really interests me. Maybe it’s the freedom of opinions, the entertainment, the wide audience reach. I really don’t know. But it’s what I’ve always wanted to do with my life and that’s the end of it. It wasn’t until I was about 13 that I really started to get involved with TV and radio.

I used to record my voice onto cassette tape using a karaoke microphone. I’d talk (to myself) about whatever was on my mind, and eventually dubbed my ramblings “The Ryan Show.” Soon enough, I got tired of talking to myself and took my idea for a show to the people at Bethel Park Television. The facility director liked what he heard, I learned how to use some of the equipment, and in August 2005, “The Sully Show” kicked off on BPTV.

With the help of some really cool friends and volunteers around Bethel Park, I had a nice little run with the TV show. People actually seemed to watch! We even had 100 official Sully Show t-shirts printed out, and sold out within two weeks. While The Sully Show was on TV, I hosted the podcasts “The Weekly Wipe” and “SNOZcast.” I started up a YouTube account, SullyTV (www.youtube.com/sullyshow) which some people made very funny shows for.Things were going really well until it all had to end in April 2008. I was going off to college, and just didn’t have time to do The Sully Show on TV anymore. Well, it was an awesome two and a half year run and I wouldn’t change a thing.

During the summer of ’08, I was accepted at Point Park University and brought The Sully Show to WPPJ Radio. At Point Park, I met the incredibly talented Melody Novak, and decided to make her my co-host. It is one of the best decisions I have ever made. We won Point Park’s Best Talk Show in 2009 and hope to get even better as time goes on. So listen to Point Park’s most outrageous and controversial show. Or don’t. Whatever you want. I know that was a lot and you’re probably sorry you wasted your time reading this, but thanks again and “you behave.”

Melody Novak

Konichiwa, I’m Melody, I’m 20 years old and a psychology major at Point Park. I love broadcasting however, because I love talking and being on air. I am currently involved in numerous things around the Pittsburgh area. I’m highly involved in modeling, acting in movies and movie shorts, I do promotional work for a company called Exel Managements, I make music, and am currently recording in a studio and I DJ as well. I fancy a boy in flannel and glasses; I guess you can say I have a nerd fetish. I enjoy horror movies, consuming caffeine and comic books. I idolize Edie Sedgwick, Audrey Hepburn and Lady Gaga. Talking on air is a source of venting for me and is always fun and entertaining. I hope to one day break out and make it as an actress somewhere. Sully is my sidekick and almost a male version of me and he has made my experience here at Point Park absolutely mind blowing. I’m a big lover of music, the arts, and the human mind. I get along with people very well. I’m a crazy, loud, little girl, who looks like Amy Winehouse (off the drugs) that wears tutu’s and eccentric outfits, so Point Park and me go hand in hand. Ciao!

The Political View

amcostu — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:32:41 +0000

I am a junior at Point Park University. I study International Business and Intelligence and National Security. I am on United Student Government as a Junior Commuter Senator. I am also on S.I.N.S (Society for Intelligence and National Security), WPPJ Radio Station Host for The Political View. I am very motivated and love being on the radio show here at Point Park University.

“Take A Stand” Heats up the Debate tonight!

amcostu — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:27:39 +0000

What are your name, age, and major?

Anthony Costulas, 20, Political Science

How long have you been a member of WPPJ, and how long have you had a show?

I’ve been a member of WPPJ since the fall semester of my freshman year. So Three semesters.

Explain your show:

My show started out with me playing music, then it became me playing music with some random political stories mixed in. Then it was a full-out political debate show, but that got to be too much work. Now it’s back to music and talk. It was an epic journey but we got there in the end

What makes your show unique?

Very little. On my show you’re going to hear us blabber about everything from Geography to my favorite episode of Are you afraid of the Dark. My music taste isn’t that unique either. You probably could just put my i-pod on shuffle and see a similar effect

If you were on a stranded island, and had to be with one person, who would they be?

Josh Isenberg. . . That’s a bold faced lie, I hate sports and I’d probably beat him to death with a coconut after 10 hours of hearing how great Brett Favre is. Ummm I’m going to go with Jack Hanna (the animal guy) I feel like he’d be pretty interesting in the wild. At the very least it would be nice to see an untrained animal ferociously attack him

What is your favorite band/artist and why?

I love the band Motion City Soundtrack. I’ve seen them fourteen times. If you tune in you’ll probably hear a lot of them.

What activities outside of WPPJ are you involved in?

I am a Senator on USG as well as a Community Facilitator for the office of campus life.

Explain what you want to do outside of college? Dream job?

I would love to have a political radio show someday when I’m old and gray.

What interesting facts should we know about you? Give me some random facts about yourself, or things that I would say “wow, that’s pretty cool.”

I was once in a disney movie. . . and I’m not telling you which one. Happy hunting.

“Lewd, Crude, and Tattooed”

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:53:45 +0000

Okay listen, Im Claire and I am completely different than anyone else at WPPJ. I am obsessed with the movie series Saw, and I play all types of crazy and awesome music, such as Marilyn Manson, White Chapel, Winds of Plague, and Metallica. Ill throw in some old 90′s favorites as well. If I was stranded on an Island, I’d want to be with Dethklok. Im 21 years old, and want to become the female Howard Stern. I was in girl scouts for 14 years, even though nobody would ever guess it. I am the oldest of 4 children, and I love my job as a barista. Come get some coffee from me!

Check out my show Tuesdays from 6-8, entitled “Lewd, Crude and Tattooed.” You will eat this up.

“The Most Indietastic Show”

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:42:34 +0000

What’s up everyone, we are John and Kelsey. We are both 19 and broadcast majors at Point Park University.

Our show is called The Most Indietastic Show, it is on Fridays 8-10pm. We play indie rock music and discuss new albums, bands, and ramble about bands we love or hate. We play grat music that nobody else plays, and we are obviously funny and sarcastic.

I, Kelsey, want to be stuck on a desert island with Ewan McGregor.

I, John, want to be with Jesse Colaizzi, because he is awesome! Catch our show on Fridays from 8-10pm on WPPJ!

Claire Gysegem of “The Tuning Peg”

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:13:58 +0000

Hey everyone,My name is Claire Gysegem…I’m 18 years old and I’m a broadcasting major with a television concentration here at Point Park.I’ve been a member of PJ since the first semester of my freshman year, and I’ve had my show since September.

My show is called the Tuning Peg. It’s from 10pm to 12am on Tuesdays. I play classic hits from the late fifties to the mid eighties…and I try to play a lot of songs that have revolutionized pop culture or influenced the music we hear today.

I play a lot of international music, as well. You’ll hear some bossa nova and early French works…and I have various other recordings of Indian and African artists.

I would want to be deserted on a stranded island with Macgyver. Hah!

At the moment, anyone I feel brings something unique to the table, i like. I’ve been listening to a lot of Patrick Cleandenim and Zach Condon. I also never get tired of The Strokes, Todd Rundgren, and Simply Red. Anyone who puts art and soul into their work and it’s not just some manufactured commercial.

I am involved with U-View and The Cavalcade.

I would love to start off field reporting and then eventually end up behind the desk…and work my way up into a top 25 market where I would anchor and direct. Preferably somewhere along the east coast…but I’ll make my bed wherever! I have to have chocolate at least once a day…my favorite show is Keeping Up Appearances…and I will forever have Youngstown Pride!

“Movie Madness” with Donna Winnick

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:38:18 +0000

Hey all, my name is Donna Winnick, 18, Broadcast Journalism This is our first semester on WPPJ Our show is called “Movie Madness,” 6-8 PM . I discuss my favorite movies, pertaining to the designated theme each week, as well as their soundtracks. The music we play is movie based.

I listen to anything from a Broadway musical. I’m involved at U-View. I’d love to work as an ESPN analysis or anchor the Today Show. and something crazy about me is the fact that I’m a 3 time gold medalist at the Macabbi Games (Junior Jewish Olympics) for jazz, lyrical and tap dance.

KJ on PJ

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:17:11 +0000

Do you enjoy the original morning shows? Sipping coffee and relaxing to a nice, sexual voice? Well, we have those voices, but we are FAR from original. KJ on PJ, with hosts Kayla Seybert and Josh Isenberg, hits the air every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9AM. You might ask why wake up and listen? Well ask yourself these questions….

1. Do you like to have morning wood? We enhance that.

2. Do you love to listen about entertainment, sports, news, and weather? We make it unique and pretty sweet.

3. Do you think Kayla Seybert and Josh Isenberg are two attractive humans? C’Mon, Man!

4. Lastly, Do you love to wake up with a smile on your face, start to laugh and wonder what the hell is going to be said next?

THAT IS KJ ON PJ. Unlike Coffee, we leave a sweet and delicious taste in your mouth. And you don’t even need gum.

“Half Breed” with Matthew Cooper

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:12:30 +0000

Hey everyone, Matthew Couch Cooper here. I’m 20 and a SAEM Major I am a New Member at WPPJ.
My show will be called Half-Breed. I intend on playing familiar artists and underground artists, but with lesser-known songs. Genres will range from rock, punk, ska, metal, acoustic. With my show I intend to play music that the general audience is not immediately familiar with, but holds subconscious knowledge of. Richard Dean Anderson. You’ll always survive with MacGyver around. My favorite Band is…. Brand New. They experiment with their sound and are always evolving based on their interests and not what the trend is in the music industry I love Playing bass guitar / BMX /Creative Writing / Mooning I’m aspiring to be involved in record production or live entertainment production.
I lived on beachfront property while growing up for 14 years. I have one blonde eyelash. I have a scar on my eyebrow from a sippy-cup. Half of my siblings including myself are adopted. I’m a conservative-minded, strongly-religious Latino on campus at Point Park, making me a minority.