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FAQ: You've got questions. We've got answers. This is the official Running Late F.A.Q. We've tried to answer our most common questions on this page. We'll add to the F.A.Q. as we get new questions. You can e-mail your questions to runninglate@runninglate.org

What is Running Late?Running Late is a live, weekly radio program heard on WBWC 88.3 FM, The Sting. Broadcasting from Berea, Ohio. You can listen online when the show is on the air. Our regular time slot is Saturday nights from 1a.m. to 3a.m. (est).
Who are the hosts?Todd Richards hosts the program.
Mike Lowell is the news anchor.
Karen Tait is the announcer.
What happened to Brian Giese? Brian Giese is no longer a co-host on the program, but will still appear on the program occasionally. Other Running Late alumni include Kristen Roth and Dawn Hayes.
What kind of music is played on Running Late?Running Late features singer-songwriter music from the modern rock, blues, folk, and jazz genres of the music world. We strive to play music that you probably won't hear on other radio stations.
Click here to see the playlists.
What else is heard on Running Late? About a third of each hour discussing everything from televison and movies to current events and video games. The discussion is fun and hopefully informative. Plus, Running Late features A.P. Radio News at the beginning of each hour.
I heard you interviewing a recording artist on the show - who was that?All of us at RL love to talk to the people whom make and support the great music on the show. Check the playlist for the show you heard, it should list who was on the air. Guests on previous Running Late episodes (in alpahbetical order) include:
Steve Amedee (of The Subdudes), Jon Anderson (of YES), Alexis Antes, Alan Anton (of Cowboy Junkies), Ben Arthur, The B-52's, David Baerwald, Eric Bazilian (of The Hooters), Liz Berlin (of Rusted Root), Gary U.S. Bonds, Butterfly Boucher, Paul Brady, Jonatha Brooke, Cindy Bullens, Clem Burke (of Blondie), Billy Burnette, Brandi Carlile, Paul Carrack, Paddy Casey, Martin Chambers (of The Pretenders), The Chasers, Craig Chaquico, Bruce Cockburn, Jeff Coffin (of Bela Fleck And The Flecktones), Marc Cohn, Aaron Comess (of Spin Doctors), Tim Cook (of The Subdudes), Josh Cunningham (of The Waifs), Cy Curnin (of The Fixx), Catie Curtis, Alana Davis, Anne E. DeChant, Deco Halo, Anthony DeCurtis (from Rolling Stone Magazine), Rocco Deluca (Rocco Deluca & The Burden), Linford Detweiler (of Over The Rhine), Luther Dickinson (of North Mississippi All Stars), Chris Difford (formerly of Squeeze), Thomas Dolby, Geoff Downes (The Buggles/Asia), Nathen East (of Fourplay), Jonathan Elias, Alejandro Escovedo, Exit, Jon Farriss (of INXS), Tim Farriss (of INXS), Jeff Finlin, Anton Fig (of The CBS Orchestra), Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac), Shane Fontayne (formerly of Lone Justice), Robben Ford, Jen Foster, Chris Frantz (of Talking Heads/Tom Tom Club), Martin Fry (of ABC), Jeffrey Gaines, Thea Gilmore, Corey Glover (of Living Colour), Dan Gonzalez, Lou Gramm (formerly of Foreigner), Jackie Greene, Steve Hackett, Emmylou Harris, Richie Havens, Sophie B. Hawkins, Colin Hay (formerly of Men At Work), Ari Hest, Will Hoge, Deborah Holland (formerly of Animal Logic), Wendel Holmes (of The Holmes Brothers), Hothouse Flowers, Garth Hudson (of The Band), Rob Hyman (of The Hooters/Largo), Indigo Girls, Rob James (of The Clarks), Luke Jenner (of The Rapture), John Jennings, Howard Jones, Kenny Jones (of The Jones Gang), Jennifer Kimball, The King, Simon Kirke (of Bad Company), Ed Kowalczyk (of LIVE), Paul Langlois (of The Tragically Hip), Cyndi Lauper, Bernie Leadon, Fred LeBlanc (of Cowboy Mouth), Will Lee (of The CBS Orchestra/Fab Faux), Adrian Legg, Tony Lewis (of The Outfield), Sam Llanas (of The BoDeans), Lisa Loeb, Lowen & Navarro, Charlie Lowell (of Jars Of Clay), Steve Lukeather (of Toto), Tommy Malone (of The Subdudes), Janet Macoska (Cleveland Rock Photojournalist), Aimee Mann, Phil Manzanera (of Roxy Music), Kate Markowitz, John Mayer, Edwin McCain, Robbie McIntosh (formerly of The Pretenders/Paul McCartney), Ricky McKinnie (of The Blind Boys Of Alabama), Maria McKee, Sarah Mclachlan, Mighty Sam McClain, Shannon McNally, Kris Meyers (of Umphrey's McGee), Brett Michaels (of Poison), Dominic Miller, Todd Park Mohr (of Big Head Todd And The Monsters), Allison Moorer, Shawn Mullins, Mato Nanji (of Indigenous), Me'Shell N'degeocello, Charles Neville (of the Neville Brothers), Ivan Neville, Brian Nevin (of Big Head Todd And The Monsters), Simon Nicol (of Fairport Convention), Patrick Norman (of Rusted Root), John Oates (Daryl Hall, John Oates), Mike Olszewski (author of RADIO DAZE), Mrs. Barbara Orbison, Joan Osborne, Dona Oxford, Raul Pacheco (of OzoMatli), Henry Padovani (ex-The Police), David Paich (of Toto), Jim Page, Richard Page (formerly of Mr. Mister), Carl Palmer (of ELP/Asia/CP Band), John Payne (of Asia), Kirk Pengilly (of INXS), Michael Penn, Mike Peters (of The Alarm), Madeleine Peyroux, Glen Phillips (of Toad The Wet Sproket/Mutual Admiration Society), Paul Richards (of California Guitar Trio), Stephanie Richards, Rob Rienhart (host of Acoustic Cafe), Jason Ringenberg (formerly of Jason And The Scorchers), Vito Roccoforte (of The Rapture), Lee Rocker (of Stray Cats), Paul Rodgers (of Bad Company), Joe Rohan, Carmen Ruest (of Cirque Du Soleil: Saltimbanco), Bob Santelli (of Experience Music Project), Michael Score (A Flock Of Seagulls), Jacques Seguin (Cirque Du Soleil: DELIRIUM), Charlie Sexton, Martin Sexton, Maia Sharp, Todd Sharp, Tommy Shaw (of Styx/Damn Yankees), Jake Shears (of Scissor Sisters), Michelle Shocked, Jane Siberry, Alex Skolnick (of Alex Skolnick Trio/ Trans-Siberian Orchestra/ Testement), Eliot Sloan (of Blessed Union Of Souls), Todd Smallwood (of The Mick Fleetwood Band), Mindy Smith, Jill Sobule, Phil Solem (of The Rembrandts), Billy Squier, Rob Squires (of Big Head Todd And The Monsters), Andy Stochansky, Robin Stone, Daryl Stuermer, Susie Suh, Susan Sulley (of The Human League), Andy Summers (of The Police), Scott Sylvester, Andy Taylor (formerly of Duran Duran), John Taylor (of Duran Duran), Tears For Fears, Chester Thompson, Glenn Tilbrook (formerly of Squeeze), Midge Ure, Kathy Valentine (of the GoGos), Rick Vito, Dave Wakeling (English Beat/General Public), Rick Wakeman (of Yes), Bob Welch, Bob Weston, Jim Weider (of The Band), David Wilcox, Austin Willacy, Dar Williams, Mars Williams (of Liquid Soul), Ann Wilson (of Heart), Ray Wilson (formerly of Stilskin/Genesis), Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck & The Flecktones), Jeff Young, Warren Zanes, and Andrea Zonn
Was that Todd on some of the WBWC summer marathons broadcasts?Yes! In fact, you can see some of the shows he's hosted by clicking here!
What is the Running Late Rest Stop?The Running Late Rest Stop is an area of the web site (hosted by Yahoo!) allowing listeners to interact with us online. We appreciate all the input that RL listeners provide. Along with the chat areas, there are also areas for posting pictures, adding dates to our calendar, and posting messages. Stop by anytime, the RL Rest Stop is open 24hrs/7 days :-)
You might even bump into the Running Late crew!
Why do I need a membership to the Running Late Rest Stop?The Running Late Rest Stop requires a sign-in name and password for use of some areas. There is NO COST to you to sign up. In fact it is possible to just peek in at the site without a membership, but not all sections will be available to you.
Can I search the Running Late web site?
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When did the first Running Late air? Running Late started in the fall of 1997. The shows' design, website, best-of compliations, promotional items (in The Running Late Store) et al are copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 : Brian Giese/Todd Richards, and Copyright 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008: Todd Richards.
Why is this F.A.Q. so short? (How can I find out more?) We're constantly updating the page. Of course you can find out more about the program by reading other pages on the Running Late web site. If you need some more specific information, send an e-mail to runninglate@runninglate.org.