Interview with Aaron Matthew Lee, September 24, 2008

Partial Transcript: So but usually I just start out by, you know, saying this is--my name is Mick Jeffries...

Segment Synopsis: Lee discusses the beginning of his tenure working for WRFL (which began when he was in high school during the late 1980s).

Keywords: DJs; Deejays; Disc jockeys; Internships; Lexington (Ky.); Newsletters; Production directors; Sayre School, Lexington (Ky.); WRFL

Subjects: College radio stations; Education; High school; Radio stations; Television; University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: So you were saying, um--its, it, it--this is--I'm sort of jumping way forward here but, you know, you said, uh...

Segment Synopsis: Lee describes some of the most useful skills he acquired while working at WRFL that are applicable to his current career in the television industry. Additionally, Lee characterizes the climate of WRFL during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Keywords: Colleges; Lexington (Ky.); Promos; Promotions; Rap songs; Recording; Skills; Stores; WRFL

Subjects: Atmosphere; College radio stations; Concerts; Culture; Radio stations; Record stores; Television; University of Kentucky; Work

Partial Transcript: Did RFL to you make any kind of sort of impact on the community?

Segment Synopsis: Lee considers the impact of WRFL upon the Lexington community. Lee also compares the atmosphere surrounding radio stations in smaller markets compared to larger areas, such as Los Angeles.

Keywords: Audiences; Formats; Lexington (Ky.); Los Angeles (Calif.); Small towns; WRFL

Subjects: College radio stations; Comparisons; Impact; Perspective; Punk rock music; Radio stations; University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: Do you have any recollections of, uh--are there particular people it, it--from the old, from the early days of RFL that you have recollections of...

Segment Synopsis: Lee highlights some of the most important people who played a role in the foundation and establishment of WRFL in the late 1980s.

Keywords: Cassettes; Important; Intimidating; Lexington (Ky.); WRFL

Subjects: College radio stations; People; Radio stations; Staff; University of Kentucky; Work

Partial Transcript: And out of that came this, this band...

Segment Synopsis: Lee talks of the band that he founded with his friends and the various concerts that they played (many of which were sponsored by WRFL).

Keywords: Bands; Costumes; Drummers; Lexington (Ky.); Penis Your Majesty (Artist); Penis Your Majesty (Band); Showcases; WRFL

Subjects: College radio stations; Festivals; Friend; Radio stations; University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: So you were production director.

Segment Synopsis: Lee reflects upon his time as a production director at WRFL. Additionally, Lee talks of WRFL and its brief role as a public access TV station. Lee then recalls the initial challenges of adhering to FCC censorship rules while on the air.

Keywords: Businesses; Cursing; Embarrassing; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Friends; Grants; Lexington (Ky.); Movies; Public access; Shifts; TV shows; Television shows; WRFL

Subjects: Censorship; College radio stations; Interviews; Radio stations; Reviews; Sound effects; Staff; Television; Themes; University of Kentucky; Work

Partial Transcript: Do you, um, do you remember any of the, um, alternative music week, um, shows?

Segment Synopsis: Lee describes some of the early music shows that WRFL orchestrated for fundraising purposes. Lee also talks of the music show that his band participated in. Subsequently, Lee briefly considers the impact of WRFL upon the University of Kentucky as a whole.

Keywords: Bands; Community; Fundraising; Impact; Lexington (Ky.); Music shows; WRFL

Subjects: College radio stations; Radio stations; Sports; University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: What's your fondest recollection of the time that you spent at, at WRFL?

Segment Synopsis: Lee details his favorite memories of working at WRFL. Next, Lee questions the lack of security measures during his time at WRFL. This experience is compared to the security procedures at WRFL currently.

Keywords: Colleges; Community; Creativity; Friends; Impactful; Lexington (Ky.); WRFL

Subjects: Badges; College radio stations; Education; Experience; Generations; Memories; People; Radio stations; Safety; Staff; Students; University of Kentucky; Work; Writing