RANTS & RAVES ON MUSIC & CULTURE (published every Saturday in Manila Standard Today's Life & Entertainment)

Sunday, June 3, 2007

RADIO RIOT!


Our mornings are never complete without a shot of Mo, Mojo and Maui’s ménage-a-trois.

Magic 89.9’s Good Times is more than just a radio morning show from Mondays thru Thursdays. It’s become a part of our daily lives as students and workers. Call center agents end their shift with the addictive bunch of DJs Mo Twister, Mojo Jojo and Maui Taylor. And if you encounter someone in your commute, laughing as he listens to the radio phone, he’s probably tuned in.

“The controversial ‘Forbidden Questions’ asked to celebrities every Wednesday is tabloid entertainment at its best. The sarcasm and the hot arguments between DJs, guests and fans are the perfect breakfast whenever I prepare for school. It’s my morning Magic routine,” says Jessa Dy, who doesn’t turn on the radio just for music.

Same goes with her brother, Jedrick, who listens while driving to work every 6:00 a.m.

THIS RADIO'S FOR REAL
“It’s not just about music. It’s really part of our lives. The show has an element of trouble—reality on radio,” Mo Twister says.

In most cases, we fans relate to odd but true issues raised by the trio. From being game-oriented, the show’s theme has moved to humorous and social themes. Good Times probably has more talk than any FM show in town. These disc jocks can talk about the elections and political ads, sex, relationships and gay issues for 50 minutes without break.

People follow us. They follow our debates. Everyday is an extension of what happened,” he adds.

Photo by Cholo dela Vega for Manila Standard Today

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