We at KZSM strive to offer something for everyone in our very diverse community, so we’re happy to introduce three new shows: “Classics and Beyond” (Thursdays 8-9 a.m.), “The Jazz Scene” (Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.) and “Sounds From the Global Village” (Saturdays 2-3 p.m.). All three originate from Quality Radio Productions (QRP), which offers eight different radio shows for syndication to any non-commercial radio station free of charge.
QRP is the brainchild of Jason ‘Jake’ Longwell, a veteran radio program presenter and producer with over 25 years of professional radio experience. Fascinated by broadcasting from childhood, he resolved to make radio his life’s work. After earning a degree in radio production and broadcasting, he worked briefly in commercial radio but quickly realized that’s not where he could best utilize his talents.
“I felt like I could do more with community, public and college radio,” Jake said. At the suggestion of the manager at WHWSLP in Geneva, New York, where he volunteered, he began sending his polished, highly professional shows to other stations. Some twenty stations (“I lost count”) now air one or more of his shows. KZSM is the first in Texas.
