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by W-Stool 1483 days ago
I've been donating to SomaFM for many years, and it is my music provider of choice in my home office (Space Station Soma for me). Some years ago I had an afternoon to kill while visiting San Francisco and Rusty was kind enough to let me stop by and say hello. A quick 10 minute visit turned into one of the most interesting two hours I've spent in my entire life. Rusty gave me the whole tour of the software interface that runs SomaFM and we had a fascinating discussion about the history of SomaFM in particular and streaming music in general. Thanks again Rusty!
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It's been several years but I also had the pleasure of meeting Rusty down at the studio once. My dad has now made it a habit; he's been to SF for work and pleasure four or five times now, and met up with him each time, I believe.

I have been listening to Soma for at least 15 years. Definitely a great place to have bookmarked.

I've been listening since 2004. Every 4 or 5 years I'll realize how much it's been a part of my life through thick and thin, and write him a gushing email. He always has the grace to reply.

Would absolutely love to meet him some day

Did you meet Big Url too?
I always thought it was "Big Earl". You're right!
Well, I've known Url since he was just a little Perl script. <g>
I love the station that mixes ambient + SF service radio