Featured Station: "People of Distinction" Al Cole paves a new path in radio

AL COLE FROM CBS RADIO is now talk show host of the nationally syndicated "People of Distinction". Al's CBS fans have invented their own term of endearment to Al - they call themselves "AL COLE - HOLICS"! "Al Cole - holics" have inspired Al to write his award-winning definitive book of love poetry, relationship advice and spirituality - "Al Cole Romance For Women", available on Amazon/Kindle. 

AL TOOK SOME TIME OUT after high school to realize everyone's fantasy dream, "to see the world"! His experiences opened his eyes to the lifestyles of not only most Americans and Europeans, but also lead him to see how the other half lives in Africa and Asia. In the midst of this thrilling, eye opening experience, Al was lead singer and arranger to his own band "The Bad Boys". He then did some "optometry" modeling - modeling concentrating on the Eyes, and developed his powerful public speaking persona. He returned to earn his Masters in Philosophy (he's now completing work on his PhD), then became a favorite at CBS. 

Al Cole is on Staff with The National Women's Political Caucus under the Vice President of Communications. Al has appeared as a guest on over 100 interviews including CBS, NBC, and PBS. He's spoken to audiences of The United Way of America, The National Urban League, Common Cause, The National Women's Political Caucus and many more national and regional organizations. Al has even taught Professional Broadcasting to his peers!

PEOPLE OF DISTINCTION is unique in combining celebrity guest "professional talk" with their gripping "heart and soul", often deeply personal reflective talk. Deep talk with the entertaining edge! For example, NBC Executive Producer of "Days of Our Lives", Ken Corday, spoke not only about his Emmy winning daytime soap, but offered moving, eye-opening reflections on the suicide of his younger brother. Former CBS Morning News Anchor, Bill Kurtis, recounted his in depth coverage of the Charles Manson murder trial … and how it changed his own life! Donzaleigh Abernathy, actress daughter of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Ralph D. Abernathy, recounted her personal knowledge of Martin Luther King's “I Have A Dream” speech...the night before "Uncle Martin" delivered it!

FIFTY-SEVEN NY TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS as well as sixty-five Doctors and PhD's have appeared on "People of Distinction" to date...and the list is growing. Al is an African American man who believes strongly in high level, intimate broadcasting serving both women and men to inspire the very best of the love we should all have for our awesome human family!

REACH OUT TO AL COLE at: alcoleholic@gmail.com

Featured Station: Music for a New Era

After years of playing in various chamber groups, and composing her own music, Debra Rowe one day said "I want to own a radio station”.  With her experience in the radio and music industry, Debra wanted to showcase her talent to a wider audience. 

After listening to Live365 for many years, Debra launched “Music for a New Era" in December 2008.  Since then, People from all over the world including Ukraine, Japan, Belgium, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, and Finland have come back again and again to enjoy the music. 

In just over two years, the listenership has increased from 0 to over 1200 listening hours per month. The stations success has launched it to the number one ranked chamber music station on Live365. 15,000 hours of listening time later, “it's as if I gave a one hour concert to a football stadium of fans!”

On her music, Debra feels her music is “intimate, quiet and contemplative.  I've heard back from listeners who say they love having the station on in the background as they go through their hectic workdays”

“For them, it's an oasis of soothing, gentle sound.  For me, it's a dream come true - my own radio station! I create the playlist, I take the photos and create the album art.  The Live365 people take care of all the important stuff that I don't want to deal with. The software is easy and even fun to use, and I have as much control as is probably good for me.  I find it motivates me to create even more music knowing I have listeners to satisfy!”

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Featured Station: Thriving Canine

Over the last several years, “Thriving Canine” has been providing dog owners with tips and information for dog health and training purposes. Started by Chad Culp, a certified dog training specialist, the Thriving Canine radio station provides dog owners with informative content streaming 24/7.

On his station, Culp brings his lifetime love of dogs and years of experience to eager listeners worldwide. He also offers in-person training courses and text material that will help dogs and dog owners achieve the ultimate friendship.

“Thriving Canine Radio will help to get the information that is in my head along with a ton of valuable information from industry experts out on the air waves for the world to grab hold of. My programs will include dog nutrition information, canine health information, dog behavior and training advice, grooming tips for pups, canine nutritional information and a host of other dog-related topics. My station is dedicated to all things dogs and my intention is to for all dog owners to experience a better life with their dog.”

Visit Thriving Canine here

Featured Station: UCTC Radio

Looking for a good political talk station? How about sports analysis or the latest country music hits? UCTC Radio is broadcasting all of this and more to listeners 24/7. UCTC features talk shows with local politicians, former NFL players, food critics, and everything in between. Broadcasting from downtown Houston, TX, they provide a great variety of people and music to have on the show.

As far as music genre is concerned, there isn’t anything they don’t play. Whether it’s country or hip-hop, UCTC enjoys keeping an up to date and eclectic selection. Additionally, listeners may tune in during the “all request show” every day from 2pm to 4pm, except Thursdays. Send song requests and interact with UCTC on their Facebook page, or call into the station and request a song.

Whether you listen to hear special interviews or during a cooking show, UCTC is a place for everyone! “We love what we do and we do it because we want to bridge the gap in communication, help people with a voice be heard, educate a listener, and have some fun while doing that.”