Godspeed, Andy K

Andy K[Posted by Mark Blevis] It was opening night of Podcasters Across Borders - June 23, 2006. Shelagh Rogers had finished her keynote address and the socializing had begun. A very excited man in a Hawaian shirt introduced himself to me. It was Andy K, co-host of the morning show on Oldies 960 in Kingston, ON. I had no idea who he was. Bob Goyetche did. Bob remembered when Andy was a radio celebrity in Montreal during the 70’s. Apparently, Andy also enjoyed success in the Toronto market and a second run in Montreal in the 90’s.

Andy was very excited about Podcasting and wanted to learn more. We cut him a deal - we’d forgive the registration fee and he’d talk us up on his morning show. Andy worked the room that night and was one of the first people to arrive the next morning. He was able to relate Podcasting to his experience in radio and seemed genuinely interested in getting into the medium.

After Bob and I wrapped up recording our first anniversary episode of the Canadian Podcast Buffet this evening, Bob sent me a link to a memorial page on the Oldies 960 website.

Godspeed, Andy K. Thank you for being a part of our conference.

Photo: Oldies 960

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December 6, 2006 - Filed under: Notes

2 Responses to “Godspeed, Andy K”

  1. Bruce Murray (The Zedcast) Says:
    December 14th, 2006 at 1:30 pm

    For me, one of the highlights of Podcasters Across Borders this summer was talking with Andy K.

    I had a wonderful conversation with him at the PAB pub night, and another on the Sunday before we departed. It was great to see someone with decades of broadcast experience so interested in “us rookies” and the new technology around podcasting. During our conversation we realized that we had met before, when I was thirteen at a Junior High dance in Halifax where he introduced Wolfman Jack.

    I’m sorry to hear that pneumonia stopped him before he got his podcast out. I would have been a subscriber. My Deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

    - Bruce (The Zedcast)

  2. TimothyPilgrim Says:
    December 16th, 2006 at 1:33 pm

    RIP Andy K.

    I agree with all that Bruce said. I remember talking to him at the pub night and finding out who he was. He was boisterous, full of energy and interest in the new fandangled thing called podcasting. It’s really too bad that’s the only time I’ll have met him, I would’ve like to have another beer with the guy.

    Tim

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