Billy Ocean "Love Zone"

Something I learned while working next door to John "Swany" Swanson (of WTMX-FM) is never to disturb him when he is in "the zone". "The zone" refers to the time when he's heavy into show prep or editing audio. Swany is executive producer of the successful Eric in the Morning Show (previously Eric & Kathy) on WTMX-FM. I once produced a couple of morning shows at the Mix's sister station and learned so much from Swany. He coined several phrases which I still quote:

• It's Show Business, not Show Friends.
• Always have a plan B.
• The minute you land a job, you should be looking for your next job.
• Are you f-ing kidding me? 

The Wonders "That Thing You Do"

Dubbed "The Friday Song" by 101.9 The Mix's Eric Ferguson of Eric in the Morning with Melissa and Whip (formerly The Eric & Kathy Show), Chicago's most successful radio show celebrates the end of the week by playing "That Thing You Do" from The Wonders.