WPCR Spotlight: Kyle Rainville and Joshua Butler

CLOCK PHOTO / JOSIAH PARRY

When Kyle Rainville and Joshua Butler met, it seemed like fate that they would co-host a radio show together. After finding that they shared similar interests, the duo proceeded to create Manics on the Radio, their radio show that airs Fridays from 11-1 a.m. on 91.7 WPCR. The purpose of their show is to inform and educate the people of Plymouth on music that doesn’t show up in the top 40 and is geared towards trying to help listeners broaden their musical horizons. At the end of the day though, the two agreed that they are, as they put it, “Just here to have a great time,” said the pair. This is Rainville and Butler's second semester doing Manics on the Radio and they are having a great time doing it.

Not only do they co-host a show together, they are also roommates with a strong bond and members of the WPCR Radio Station’s Executive board, as Programming Director and Production Manager respectively. When asked if they want to pursue a career as radio show hosts, they were interested but would only do it if they are able to host with each other.

Rainville and Butler have a tradition of playing Faster by Manic Street Preachers, the song that inspired their show's name, at least once every show. In the end, the message Rainville and Butler have to share is to try out new music, mix up genres, and don’t be afraid to look for the diamonds in the rough. Many stations tend to over play the same playlists, but on Manics on the Radio, the point is to change it up with every show and keep exploring the music world from unknown oldies to future classics.

WPCR meets every Wednesday Night at 9pm in Memorial Hall.

Manics on the Radio airs every Friday night from 11pm to 1 a.m. on 91.7 WPCR and online at www.wpcr.org