Now on public radio, DJ Julie Slater can play what she wants! episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 33 MIN

Now on public radio, DJ Julie Slater can play what she wants!

from Roman on the Radio · host Nick Roman

Julie Slater's dream was to be a rock 'n roll DJ on a big radio station in a big market, and she was in New York and Los Angeles. But 17 years of formats that demanded she play the same songs over and over wore her down. Julie is now the music director at The SoCal Sound - LA's indie music public radio station - where she chooses and plays what she wants! Julie talks about how commercial rock radio has changed - and how she's found freedom and joy in public radio.

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Now on public radio, DJ Julie Slater can play what she wants!

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Julie Slater's dream was to be a rock 'n roll DJ on a big radio station in a big market, and she was in New York and Los Angeles. But 17 years of formats that demanded she play the same songs over and over wore her down. Julie is now the music...

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