Standing right on campus, would he stamp us in a file?

[Sound of vinyl crackling before heavy guitar riffs fade out]

Presenter: "And that was 'Stranglehold' by Ted Nugent, wrapping up our oldies and evergreens hour right here on 98.5 WCOL, the heartbeat of this campus. It's a gorgeous Thursday night in Springfield, and I'm your host, Alex, spinning the tracks that make your college experience unforgettable. Remember, folks, when it comes to music, we've got it covered."

[Sound effect: A brief, funky music clip indicating a segment change]

Presenter: "Right, let's switch gears for a bit. It's time for our 'Golden Age Hip Hop' segment, where we dive deep into the archives for the iconic tracks that remind us of why we fell in love with hip hop in the first place. But first, a quick shout-out to our sponsor, Joe's Vinyl on Main. If you're on the hunt for fresh beats or that rare gem, Joe's got you covered. Tell 'em WCOL sent you and snag 10% off. Boom!"

[Sound of a needle dropping on a record, then the poignant strains of a flute before the beat drops]

Presenter: "Alright folks, taking you back to 1993, here's 'Hip Hop Hooray' by Naughty by Nature. Crank up the volume and get ready to sing along: Hey! Ho! Let's see those hands in the air!"

[The song plays for a few moments, then fades into the background as the presenter speaks over it]

Presenter: "Man, doesn't that just take you back? Keep those requests coming. You can hit us up on our hotline or drop us a message on wcol-radio@college.edu. We love hearing from you, and who knows, your favorite track might be the next one we play."

[Sound effect: Phone ringing]

Presenter: "Speaking of requests, looks like we've got a caller on the line. Hey there, you're live on WCOL. Who's this, and what can we play for you tonight?"

Caller: "Hey, Alex, this is Jamie calling from Hall D. Could you play something by Ani Difranco? Maybe '32 Flavors'? It's just been one of those weeks, you know?"

Presenter: "You got it, Jamie. '32 Flavors' coming right up. Hang in there, my friend. The weekend's just around the corner, and we've got the perfect soundtrack to get you through."

[Ani Difranco's '32 Flavors' starts playing]

Presenter: (fades in as the song ends) "And that was '32 Flavors' by Ani DiFranco, a special request from Jamie over at Hall D. Don't go anywhere; we've got plenty more where that came from, including an exclusive interview with local band The Midnight Howlers about their upcoming gig at The Rusty Nail downtown. Stay tuned, and remember, you heard it here first, on 98.5 WCOL."

[Punchy, distorted guitar riffs fade in]

Presenter (voice over music): "And now, back to the music. Here’s the latest from Blink-182 off their second studio album, Dude Ranch. This is 'Josie.' Crank it up!"

[The song plays loudly as the segment ends]

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