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Other Side Drive

Other Side Drive

Other Side Drive - Weekdays 4:00 - 6:00pm

Hosted by:  Our best DJ's!

Other Side Drive is an afternoon drive time variety show jam packed with various segments for each day. Our best DJ talent serve as the hosts with segments ranging from educational to fun and informative. With live interviews, in-studio performances, and plenty of requested music, there is easily something for everyone! For more information, or press inquiries on Other Side Drive please email ktsw-osd@txstate.edu.

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Other Side Drive: Thursday

May 2, 2013 10:00AM

Other Side Drive: Wednesday

May 1, 2013 10:00AM

Other Side Drive: Tuesday

April 30, 2013 10:00AM

Other Side Drive: Monday

April 29, 2013 10:00AM

Electric Eye Alex Frank

Listen to Alex Frank give photography advice every Monday on Other Side Drive’s Electric Eye. Learn about new camera body and lens releases, beginning photography tips and D.I.Y. photo hacks.

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This week’s installment will cover the basics of image exposure and Canon’s latest affordable full-frame camera, the Canon 6D.

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This episode will cover the basics of low-light concert photography and a D.I.Y. flash diffuser.

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This week’s installment covers the basics of flash photography and a review of Rokinon’s 8mm cinema fish-eye lens.

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This week’s installment covers the basics of long-exposure photography and a review of the Yongnuo YN560-II speedlite.

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This week’s installment offers a D.I.Y. upgrade to your camera strap and the first part of Electric Eye’s guide to SXSW.

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This is the second installment of the SXSW Photography trilogy; Alex will discuss what to do when you’re at SXSW and how to get the shots/footage that you want.

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This week's episode is the final installment of Electric Eye's SXSW Trilogy.

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This episode has a follow-up to Alex's earlier review of the Canon 6D, and offers a more in-depth look at the camera.

Tech Talk Colton Matocha

Every Monday, Colton Matocha will discuss technology updates on Other Side Drive’s Tech Talk. He’ll focus on news and opinions about the latest technological devices and the companies that make them.

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 In this episode, Tech Talk covers Fashwash, a way to cleanse your Facebook page, And how one student goes from campus hero, to expelled zero.

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This week on Tech Talk Colton discusses the new Facebook gift card, and Microsoft's attempt at competing with Google Drive!

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This week in Tech Talk, Colton talks about Dell computers going private, and a father pays his daughter to quit Facebook. 

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Exciting news this week as Colton covers new Google stores, Facebook auto-play video ads, and a new transparent phone.

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This week on Tech Talk, a security firm blames the Chinese military for the recent ongoing cyber attacks, and a new Twitter app promises to keep you tweeting after you’ve passed.

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In this week's episode, North Korea loosens restrictions on cell phones to visitors, Apple settles a lawsuit, and one student catches a thief using a cell phone.

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This week we find out what Apple has planned for their iPhone. Also, the robots are coming!

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This week in technology Apple overhauls the iPhone case to include multiple displays, and North Korea shuts off its 3G service only a month after it launched.

The Fourth Wall Jordan Glass-Poore

Join Jordan Gass-Poore' Tuesdays on Other Side Drive's The Fourth Wall as she breaks down the movie industry with interviews from those who know it best.

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San Marcos has played a long-standing role in the history of the media industry. But the process of filming in the city may be foreign to some, with a permitting process that varies on the chosen location and the type of filming proposed.

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The Austin-based film blog Slackerwood has made its mark on the Live Music Capital of the World. But can the good vibes transcend Travis County lines?

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In this episode, Jordan talks about “The Bounceback. In a few weeks, the romantic comedy will make its world premiere at the 2013 South by Southwest Film Festival.

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Jordan Gass-Poore caught up with Sharron Reynolds-Enriques, who has worked as a script supervisor for more than 30 years and has seen the film industry’s technology change. But her dislike for hair mismatches and other continuity mistakes remains the same.

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A tale of love and fungi will feed the hunger of audiences as its filmmakers hit the road with the Texas Independent Film Network for a month-long, statewide promotional tour.

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Film Crunch Andrea Rodriguez

Andrea Rodriguez covers independent films every Tuesday on Other Side Drive’s Film Crunch. She watches new and old films from every genre while giving reviews from her perspective, highly credible individuals, and just the Regular Joe.

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Halloween may be over along with the thought of a zombie apocalypse, but Andrea Rodriguez has a zombie themed movie for you to check out!

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Our greatest natural disasters may be behind us, but Andrea Rodriguez has an inspiring movie based on actual events for you to check out!

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Not all of us have experienced the stage sensation of seeing a Broadway musical. Well, now you can cross that off your bucket list because Andrea Rodriguez has a global Broadway show reborn as a cinematic masterpiece for you to check out!

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Tired of the same horror films that have become so predictable? In this episode, Andrea Rodriguez announced a new film for you to check out that’s so real it will make you cringe!

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This week, Andrea Rodriguez has a perfect comedy/thriller movie for you! Enjoy watching films with snappy dialogue, clever writing, and enjoyable performances?

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Tired of your traditional zombie characters that have a sick craving for human flesh? Well, Andrea Rodriguez has a new type of zombie character that is awkwardly charming for you to check out!

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Want to see an incredible film, a true cinematic achievement, and maybe will be the first 3D movie to break through, then Andrea has a film for you to check out that will take you on an incredible journey!

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If a magical teapot paid you hundreds of dollars for the cost of hurting yourself would you do it? Andrea has a fantasy/comedy indie film that will keep you laughing and guessing all the way through for you to check out!

Money Share Shannon Williams

Join Shannon Williams every other Wednesday for Other Side Drive’s Money Share as she transports you behind the market's closed doors, sharing the secrets behind successful marketing and peculiarities leading consumer trends. Money Share brings it home by featuring San Marcos businesses, so tune in and see how numbers give way to impulse.

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Alamo Drafthouse, a full-service movie theater, sought to help a community in need after a fire. While aid may not be profit-driven, it could potentially benefit the company in other ways.

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In this episode Shannon Williams explains how fraud can be detected using a simple math theorem called Benford’s Law.

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This episode of Money Share includes a recap of Texas State’s McCoy College Business Leadership Week, from former chairman of the International Trade Commission, Deanna Okun.

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Revolutions Dany Recio

Join Dany Recio every Wednesday as he discusses music history during Other Side Drive’s Revolutions. Explore artists, albums, genres and songs that have shaped music. Revolutions pays homage to the icons of music history and talks about why you need to know them.

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In this episode, Dany talks about Jimi Hendricks second studio album from beyond the grave.

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In this episode, Dany talks about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a name most of the western world recognizes and one of the most cherished musicians in history.

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SuperBowl performances are as historic as the games themselves.

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In this episode, Dany covers The Grammy’s; a musical tradition. The Hollywood Walk of Fame has more to do with the Grammy’s than you might think.

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Dany Recio covers a future plan with The Library of Congress in this episode of Revolutions. Our recorded history is endangered. The Library of Congress has plan to preserve these national treasures.

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In this episode, Dany talks about one of the pivotal American artists, Johnny Cash. A son of Rock and Roll and Country. A real American-bred musician.

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Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is consistently part of the conversation when referring to some of the greatest rock albums.

Fit Side Kelsey Nichols

Remember that New Year's resolution to get into shape? Every other Thursday, Kelsey Nichols will help you out with Other Side Drive's Fit Side. She'll tell you about awesome recipes and great workouts.

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By this time you may have given up on your new year’s resolution to be fit; but in this episode Kelsey Nichols will help you get into shape!

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After practicing burpees, learn a new move to incorporate into your circuit workout in this episode with Kelsey Nichols.

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Re-learn a cardio exercise that you used to kick-butt at in elementary school!

Pop Rocks Kelsey Nichols

Kelsey Nichols brings out what is going on in the indie music world every Thursday on Other Side Drive’s Pop Rocks. She covers topics ranging from album releases to what your favorite indie artist is doing.

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This week on Pop Rocks you will hear about something Lupe Fiasco did at an inaugural party. Also, Ed Sheeran guesses when his next album will be out.

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This week's episode brings you news on upcoming band tours and album releases.

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This week on Pop Rocks hear details about Alicia Keys and Beyonce’s Super Bowl performances.

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In this episode Kelsey Nichols recaps The Grammy Awards. Hear about how many bands were affected by Hurricane Nemo.

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Find out about upcoming concerts in Austin. Also, several bands announce new albums.

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In this episode Kelsey brings you out the latest news about upcoming tours. Also, hear details about the Academy Awards that aired February 24.

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In this episode, Kelsey gives a rundown of some of the events going on during South by Southwest.

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In this episode, we find out who performed at this year's SXSW and also learn about some upcoming and (unfortunately) cancelled tours.

Stuck on a Bus

This semester Other Side Drive brings you a new radio drama, "Stuck on a Bus" which will air every other Thursday until right before KTSW's MR Fest! This drama is an interesting adventure of a group of contest winners who won a tour bus to MR Fest.

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Player Spotlight Tyler Gaudin

Tyler Gaudin interviews Bobcat athletes every Friday on Other Side Drive’s Player Spotlight. He will interview and give a brief profile on the Bobcat who has shown the most impressive athletic performance that week.

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This week Tyler will be speaking with Texas State women’s basketball player Diamond Ford.

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This week Tyler interviews Texas State men’s basketball player Reid Koenen.

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This week, Tyler speaks with Texas State men's basketball player Joel Wright.

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This week Tyler speaks with Texas State women’s tennis player Melissa Haddad.

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This week Tyler speaks with Texas State women’s basketball player Ayriel Anderson.