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Guidelines For Making Requests and Dedications To Our Shows
Our programs on the Polka Jammer Network gladly accept requests and dedications. We encourage our listeners to submit requests for their favorite songs.
When making requests and dedications to an IJ, please give the following information:
For Requests:
Song
Artist (Band)
Your Name
City/State you're from
If you're making a request or dedication to a syndicated network show such as "It's Polka Time!" with Craig Ebel, please give the call name of the radio station you're listening to, so that you may receive proper credit on the air. (in this case, tell Craig that you listened to his show on The Polka Jammer Network) Craig’s show is syndicated on 18 radio stations including Polka Jammer Network; he needs to keep track of where his listeners are tuning in from.
For Dedications:
If for a birthday, anniversary, etc.... please specify the date of the event.
We have been asked about what the submission guidelines are for each show.
"Chainsaw's Polka Madhouse" with Jim Kucharski:
E-Mail Address: chainsaw@polkajammernetwork.org
Website: www.polkamadhouse.com
Jim’s shows are primarily LIVE. (except on holiday weekends in which case it will be on tape)
He has a schedule posted on his website.Please feel free to e-mail your requests and dedications, and let Jim know that you are listening.
(please mention your name and city/state you're listening from,
so that Jim may acknowledge you on the air.)
"It's Polka Time!" with Craig Ebel:
E-Mail Address: itspolkatime@hotmail.com
This is a syndicated network show that is taped 2 weeks in advance. Shows are taped every other Wednesday, and Polka Jammer Network receives 2 weeks’ worth of shows. Listeners are asked to submit their requests and dedications at least 2 weeks in advance in order that they can be scheduled for air. Also, make sure you tell Craig that you listened to his show on The Polka Jammer Network, so that you can receive proper on-air credit. (Craig's show is syndicated on a number of radio stations across the United States including The Polka Jammer Network, so please make sure you mention that you heard him on The Polka Jammer Network)Craig will notify listeners by e-mail as to when their request will air on our network.
"The Polka Get-Together Show" with Keith Stras:
E-mail Address: kgstras@ix.netcom.com
AOL Instant Messenger Handle: kctours1
Listen to an exciting program of music and surprises LIVE each and every Thursday
night with Legendary Chicagoland polka promoter: Keith Stras!
Send him your requests and dedications, and he'll get them on the air right away.
All shows are LIVE.
POLKA PARTY with Andy Citkowicz & Sophia:
Andy's E-Mail Address: njpolkas@comcast.net
Sophia's E-Mail Address: polkagal50@comcast.net
Andy tapes his show the Thursday before air.
Andy & Sophia LOVE to hear from their listeners, so send those e-mails!
"The Family Polka Program - Jay & Janice Lochner
E-Mail Address: jrlpolkanut@familypolka.comShows are taped 1 week in advance.
"Mary Lou's Polka Party" - Mary Lou Brock
E-Mail Address: polkaqueen2000@hotmail.comShows are taped 1 week in advance except during spring break.
"Polka Cafe" - Kenny Konopka
E-Mail Address: polkacafe@yahoo.comKenny loves to hear from his listeners, so send him those requests and dedications and keep him busy.
Yes, Fr. Wally Ptak continues to bless the Comet Studio microphones before each airing.
Sometimes, even Fr. Wally's dog will a pay a visit. (schedule permitting)
All shows are LIVE
The Polka Vinyl Show" - Billy Belina
E-mail Address: wsb@housing.umass.eduBilly loves to play those great albums on the ol' PLASTIC!!! And he takes requests!!!
All shows are LIVE
"Wonderful World Of Polkas" - Wally & Maryann Raczkowski
E-mail Address: walrazz@charter.netTheir specialty is playing lots of LIVE tapes, so send in those requests and keep Wally awake.
All shows are LIVE
"My Aunt Sally's Attic" - Mike Pacholski
E-Mail Address: polkagoldenvoice@yahoo.com
Mike has a collection of oldies dating back to 1900, and he gladly takes requests.
All shows are LIVE
“Center Stage” – Sandy Lewandowski
E-Mail Address: centerstagepolkas@hotmail.comSandy plays the hottest polka music around, plus interviews.
She loves hearing from her listeners!
"Matt's Polka Party" - Matt Wasielewski
E-Mail Address: matt@mattspolkaparty.com
Matt plays the best in polkas from the past and present, including many 78RPM records. (which he affectionately calls “frying bacon”)
All shows are LIVE.
He would love to hear from you!
"Music From Cousin Ozzie's Basement" - Dick Ozimek
E-Mail Address: cousinozzie@verizon.net
This program is an oldies show featuring a vast collection of polka music from the 1950's & 60's.
Shows are taped 2 weeks in advance.
POLKAMANIA! – Bill Gula
E-Mail Address: BGHORN2@aol.com
Bill’s shows are generally taped on Saturday mornings. (schedule permitting)
“Polska Zabawa” – Derek Kaszuby
E-Mail Address: playmeapolka@hotmail.com
Derek’s shows are generally taped on either the Saturday or Sunday before air.
POLKAS 101 – Joe Oberaitis
E-Mail Address: kerebo@myexcel.com
Professor Pan Jusef loves to hear from his listeners.
Shows are taped the Thursday before air.
“Polka Radio” – Dan Gury
E-Mail Address: polkaradio@dynadukes.com
Shows are taped the Saturday before air.
“Joni’s Jammin’ Polkas” – Joni Zychowski Minehart
E-Mail Address: jminehart15@zoominternet.net
Joni LOVES to hear from her listeners, so send in those requests!
All shows are LIVE
“Major Mel’s Polkaland” – Major Mel
E-Mail Address: major2mel@aol.com
Major Mel loves taking your requests, so keep him busy.
All shows are LIVE
“Polka Celebration” – Joe & Debbie Wondolowski
E-Mail Address: polkacelebration@charter.net
Please allow 2 weeks for your requests and dedications to be aired.
“The Polka Nite Cap” – Todd Zaganiacz
E-Mail Address: polkanitecap@aol.comHere’s a gentleman that loves to stump the chat room.
He gladly takes request and dedications!
All shows are LIVE
“Polkas For Snowbirds Show” – Danny Mack
E-Mail Address: briarhillrecords@gmail.com
Shows are taped 3 weeks in advance.
“Desert Heat Polka Show” – Rob Szelewski
E-Mail Address: desertpolkas@cox.net
Shows are taped the Sunday before air.
“Richie Gomulka Show” - Richie Gomulka
E-Mail Address: richiesueg@comcast.net
Shows are taped the Tuesday before air.
Richie’s specialty is Chicago style polka music. He loves to hear from his listeners.
Thank you for your support of the Polka Jammer Network.
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