
Scott Shisler says part of his mission is to share music others may not have heard. “That’s what community radio does best.” (Photo by Dan Addison, University Communications)
Scott Shisler
Show: “Reggae Vibrations,” Saturdays, noon
Years hosting: since 1992
Song or artist played the most: Bob Marley and the Wailers
Top 2 discs for a deserted island: If I was limited to two discs on a deserted island I’d waste away. But … Bob Marley and the Wailers, “Survival,” and Rico Rodriguez, “That Man Is Forward”
Why you enjoy hosting: I host because of a lifetime of absorbing excellent radio. I was a music sponge, from when I was little. The more you hear, the more you want to share it. You just might hear your next favorite song. Professor Bebop taught me that.

Rebecca Foster has been exploring and sharing music as a host of two shows since 1999. (Photo by Dan Addison, University Communications)
Rebecca Foster
Shows: “Eclectic Woman,” Tuesdays, noon; “In the Spirit,” Sundays, 9 a.m.
Years hosting: since 1999
Song or artist played the most: Mahalia Jackson
Top 2 discs for a deserted island: “The Wild Tchoupitoulas” and Lucinda Williams, “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road”
Why you enjoy hosting: Primarily it’s about exploring and sharing with listeners who really care about music. Also, I love the creative process of putting a show together, responding to something going on in the community, the world or just in my own heart.

The blues never get old for Peter Welch, who believes his goal is met if listeners hear a tune on his show and it leads them to discover more music like it on their own. (Photo by Dan Addison, University Communications)
Peter Welch
Show: “Nothing But the Blues,” Fridays, 9 p.m.
Years hosting: since 1994
Song or artist played the most: Muddy Waters
Top 2 discs for a deserted island: Chess Blues Boxed Set, and Sun Records: The Blues Years
Why you enjoy hosting: I’ve always loved the blues in all styles and enjoy sharing the songs and artists I’ve discovered over the years with listeners every week. If a listener hears something on my show and it leads them to discover more music by that artist or in that style, I feel my mission is accomplished.