THAT THING with Rich Appel is the weekly radio program that's all about The Best Hits Ever - and The Most Fun Anywhere!
We feature the greatest hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s, with some coloring outside the lines, but we don't stop there. We present this music in what we call the classic top-down top-40 sound - with era-matching jingles, classic commercials, special features and an energetic host (that would be me).
THAT THING stands out compared to all other weekend programming, by:
- creatively matching events, birthdays and holidays on each show date to specific songs...
- offering features like The World's Shortest Countdown, The Slow-Dance Make-Out Song of the Week, and the occasional song from the rack in the back o' the shack.
- airing specials such as our annual Tele-lection, where listeners vote for their favorite TV themes, the listener-voted Classic Top-Down Countdown, our Class Reunion special, All Summer Songs...All Summer Long, and lots more every holiday weekend...
- playing the occasional song from "the rack in the back of the shack."
Other weekly radio shows simply play these great songs, but THAT THING goes the extra mile to make our listeners smile, maybe even laugh, as well as sing along and dance.
What really counts is what people say about THAT THING. You can read what station owners, programmers, talent and, most important, listeners, have said, at https://www.thatthingshow.com/quotables.
If you haven't yet heard THAT THING, we've made that easy, with...
- ...a 3-minute "crash course" that automatically plays when you visit our website, http://thatthingshow.com - where you can also find out everything about the show.
- ...a listening guide organized by weekend day, start time and stations, most of which stream our show, at https://www.thatthingshow.com/listen-guide
So, here's the thing:
THAT THING airs on nearly 80 radio stations worldwide, none of which pay to run it. But I spend plenty to make sure it's a quality program that you'll want to come back to week after week.
To make that happen takes good equipment, an effective website, great jingles, and top-notch distribution. All those help bring THAT THING to life every week.
What it also takes is time: not just the time to research, write and record the show, but also to find new stations to carry it.
THAT THING's only source of income is you. This is why I'm asking your help to keep our show going, so I can continue to entertain listeners worldwide every weekend.
If you like THAT THING and want to be sure it's there every weekend - as it has been since December 2014 - please consider making a donation of any amount.
Your support and generosity will make all the difference. In fact, it already has, as THAT THING is nationally distributed, with more listeners than ever, with a better sound than ever.
Thanks. I'll see you this weekend.
Rich