Each day, Rich Terfry and Radio 2 Drive wraps up your day with music and stories about the interesting things going on in the world. Now, you can follow along at home. Here are the stories we're talking about today.
JUNK IN THE TRUNK
The artwork of children graces refrigerators and work desks nationwide. Often you'll see a cute animal slightly out of proportion, or a family of stick people holding hands. This particular collection of kids' artwork does NOT follow that model. Viewer beware, these pictures go from bizarre to disturbing, but always with a dash of cuteness.
Who says rap isn't socially conscious? For example, this beautiful rap track teaching the basics of dental hygeine. Forget the Dougy, teach me how to brushy. All your teeth will love you.
It's Friday, which means the weekend fast approaches. Tonight and tomorrow are the nights to get dressed up and hit the town. But is your best outfit ready? Here's a helpful ad for the Fashion Shack to help all of your fashion needs. It also satisfies any desire for poorly done retro commercials.
But this next commercial blows the last one WAY out of the water. It's a question we've all asked ourselves: if they didn't have clothes, did Adam and Eve have furniture?
Take a moment. Think about your best friend, or people close to you. Then watch this fun lovin' friendship and dream of rolling in the grass.
Some television shows are so bad you have to think their writers just don't care or are at the reading level of a toddler. For this next show, you don't have to think about it at all. Presenting "Written By a Kid," where the storytelling of a young child becomes the story. This is some heartwrenching screenwriting. Look out for Gerald, the team captain and star of Episode 1: "Scary Smash".
SHOWTIME
3:30 p.m.
Happy Friday! Start of Radio 2 Drive with Rich Terfry and a laid back track from Justin Townes Earle called "Look the Other Way". But since you made the effort to check us out online, here's a live version from his performance on Letterman earlier this year.
3:40 p.m.
Our good news story of the day involves a life being saved. In fact, it involves 5 lives being saved. And every one of them was saved by an animal. You'll have to read it to believe it.
4:10 p.m.
Being a musician comes with unique challenges. The major one is travel. How do you get from city to city with all of that expensive equipment? Many a musician have opened a guitar case to find extensive damage. But fear not, there is a solution. Welcome to guitar innovation, featuring a folding neck that allows guitars on to flights as carry on.
4:45 p.m.
In the spotlight today: Our daily look at new music features the Skydiggers and "Fire Engine (Red Explosion)".
5:10 p.m.
Long distance relationships are incredibly difficult. Often, you long for even just one single kiss to keep you sane until the next time you and your partner can be together. Well, long no more! Introducing the Kissenger. It's really an egg with mechanical lips, but it's better than nothing.
5:30 p.m.
In the spotlight today: Our daily look at new music features Half Moon Run and "Full Circle".
6:20 p.m.
In the spotlight today: Our daily look at new music features brand new music from Jimmy Cliff. Take a listen to "One More".