Jon Solomon (host)
4:45:20 PM
BON VOYAGE!
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Jon Solomon
Apr 12, 2023 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Music
With Jon Solomon
For those of you keeping score at home, it is me Jon Solomon, heard every Wednesday night on 103.3 fm WPRB...including this one! Requests? Please email me or chime in through the listener chat, champ.
THE BARGE: IT BEGINS
From this...
...to this!
After roughly 121 shows broadcast out of my house, nearly a year of which were pre-recorded, plus three All-Hanukkah specials and a trio of 25-Hour Holiday Radio Show marathons between late March 2020 and now…tonight I’m back in a proper radio studio. That studio is nicknamed The Barge, and it is WPRB’s new secondary space which will soon see the return of many of your favorite DJs in person under one roof playing not just music for you but off of each other.
Thank you for joining me on this inaugural voyage into choppy but thrilling waters.
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE! WELCOME TO THE BARGE!
| 5:00 PM |
| The Rub The Death Of Pop Bikini Gospel Happy Squid
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| 5:05 PM |
Set Break
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| 5:12 PM |
| Mudhoney Human Stock Capital N Plastic Eternity Sub Pop 2023
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| 5:14 PM |
| Langendorf United From Guramayle to Le Hogon Yeahno Yowouw Land Sing a Song Fighter 2023
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| 5:23 PM |
| Wowza In Kalamazoo Milo On A Bike N Milo On A Bike 2023
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| 5:36 PM |
| El Michels Affair & Black Thought Grateful Glorious Game Big Crown Records 2023 The full collaboration is out Friday!
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| 5:39 PM |
| Rocket 808 Closing Theme N House of Jackpots 12XU 2023 Album due in May.
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| 5:41 PM |
| Rob Mazurek & Exploding Star Orchestra Black River Lightning Dreamers International Anthem 2023
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| 5:55 PM |
| FACS Class Spectre N Still Life In Decay Trouble In Mind Records 2023
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| 6:00 PM |
Set Break
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| 6:11 PM |
| Quasi Riots & Jokes N Breaking the Balls of History Sub Pop 2023
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| 6:15 PM |
| Harold Land Damisi Damisi WeWantSounds 2023 Overdue vinyl reissue of this 1972 album.
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| 6:24 PM |
| Ted Leo & The Pharmacists The Shape of Things to Come Heaven's Off EP, April 2023
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| 6:28 PM |
| Human Adult Band with Jeff Schroeck Thick & Sweet (Uncut) Last'd lathe 7" Polyhedron Choir
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| 6:37 PM |
| Altin Gün Doktor Civanım N Aşk ATO Records 2023
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| 6:41 PM |
| BODEGA Art and Advertising Xtra Equipment What's Your Rupture? 2022
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| 6:44 PM |
Set Break
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| 6:51 PM |
| Power Supply The Land of the Fire In the Time of the Sabre-Toothed Tiger Goner 2021
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| 6:54 PM |
| Chubb Rock The Chubbster (Clark's Radio Joint) 12" Select 1991
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| 6:58 PM |
| Joy on Fire Thunderdome Thunderdome EP 2020
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| 7:03 PM |
| Orchestra Ethiopia Yèhetsanu lèqso Ethiopiques 23 Buda Musique 2006
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| 7:06 PM |
| Sorry That's Fine With Me The Way It Is Homestead 1986
Where the heck is my copy of Imaginary Friend?! |
| 7:08 PM |
Set Break
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| 7:15 PM |
| Soft People 29:59 Live on WPRB
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| 7:45 PM |
Set Break
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| 7:50 PM |
| Double Job Die Spielsachen Des Chefs Ohne Tanzen Planen Arvo Disques 2021
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| 7:52 PM |
| Der Berg Groovt Stupid White Men Neil Young Abend
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Chat is archived.
Mike Lupica
4:51:06 PM
That Barge baby picture is JUST ADORABLE.
Mike Lupica
4:54:53 PM
C'mon, post a shot of that badass Dead Moon office mat I nearly cracked my skull open with while laying it down this morning.
DSM
4:56:22 PM
Damn that's a nice tape job!
DSM
4:56:49 PM
tape job filled in looks like a sweet spot to make some radio, too
Jon Solomon (host)
4:56:56 PM
I keep trying to photograph it but it does not show up in pictures. Spooky.
Mike Lupica
5:01:51 PM
YOU ARE LIVE. AT THE BARGE.
Commie Francis ☭
5:02:02 PM
Oh thank goodness
Jon Solomon (host)
5:02:09 PM
This is really real, man.
Rofflestomp
5:02:26 PM
Ain't crazy, just practicing.
Mike Lupica
5:02:29 PM
Yeah, that silence made me throw up to my neck.
Jon Solomon (host)
5:03:15 PM
I didn't expect the second recording between shows. That is on me.
Rob F
5:05:16 PM
Cool pics Jon
Rofflestomp
5:05:25 PM
The Barge is such a love child.
Brian D
5:07:19 PM
You can take the plastic scratch protector film skins off now
Francis
5:08:11 PM
Nice setup.. What monitors are you guys using for sound?
Mary Jones
5:08:15 PM
What a long, strange three years.
Chris "Give Mohr to WPRB"
5:08:51 PM
Welcome to The Barge!
DSM
5:10:25 PM
I'm wondering how this will affect your dinner
Chris "Give Mohr to WPRB"
5:11:03 PM
Just look at that neutral colored vinyl plank flooring.
Pat in South Philly
5:11:55 PM
Toot toot beep beep! God Bless the Barge and All Those Who Sail With It!
Commie Francis ☭
5:12:18 PM
Recordsssssssssssss
Jon Solomon (host)
5:12:29 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Rob F
5:12:46 PM
Congrats of the return to studio
Jon Solomon (host)
5:12:55 PM
DSM, Passover already putting a wrench in them works. I brought a banana and some baby carrots.
Chris "Give Mohr to WPRB"
5:13:03 PM
Mudhoney!!
Jon Solomon (host)
5:13:32 PM
It is great to be where I am tonight. Thanks for joining us!
Mary Jones
5:13:33 PM
This song whips
Mary Jones
5:13:51 PM
That’s what the kids say now, right?
Rofflestomp
5:14:22 PM
Not gonna shave for Ramadan. I guess. Dunno
Jon Solomon (host)
5:14:41 PM
Mostly Nazi-punching archeologists say that.
Mary Jones
5:15:23 PM
Now you’re speaking my language
Rofflestomp
5:15:35 PM
I will punch any nazi any day!
DSM
5:16:59 PM
they deserve worse and I hope it finds them
Jon Solomon (host)
5:17:07 PM
Finally, we agree.
Jon Solomon (host)
5:17:11 PM
Two things!
Francis
5:17:30 PM
Listened to Superfuzz Bigmuff so much when that came out in the late 80's. . Remember recording your albums on tape so you could listen to them in your car?
Jon Solomon (host)
5:18:10 PM
1, Per Mike's request I did put a photo of the Dead Moon poster under the anti-shock rug protector on the floor. Find it in my Instagram stories at instagram.com/jonsolomon I suppose.
Jon Solomon (host)
5:18:25 PM
2. I think this is my favorite record of the year right now.
Jon Solomon (host)
5:20:05 PM
I like it here. This feels very normal. Can't wait for others to take their initial Barge voyages.
Francis
5:20:19 PM
link broken?
Jon Solomon (host)
5:20:34 PM
If you notice anything wonky that isn't operator error, please chime in via the chat.
Jon Solomon (host)
5:20:52 PM
https://www.instagram.com/jonsolomon/ - does that work?
DSM
5:21:05 PM
Looks cozy for sure, and well laid out
Jon Solomon (host)
5:21:38 PM
Exceptionally well-laid out. Down to the inch. I can take none of the credit. I just order the items I am asked to purchase!
Jon Solomon (host)
5:22:27 PM
Had my first "you left the mic on, dummy" of my time here. That would explain why I couldn't hear anything outside my headphones...
Jon Solomon (host)
5:23:38 PM
@Francis, the monitors are JBL.
Rob F
5:24:03 PM
Yes, this Langendorf is nice
Rob F
5:24:08 PM
Is there a room with music stacks?
Jon Solomon (host)
5:25:40 PM
There is not at the point. But I expect a possible "lending library" and I'm certainly planning on playing all the records I bought the last two years I've wanted to share on-air!
Rofflestomp
5:26:02 PM
@Jon, I must maintain, even a barge needs a harbor pilot. Anyone producing? You are quite more than capable, but the kids might need a hand. :)
Jon Solomon (host)
5:26:36 PM
You run your own board and it is very similar (intentionally) to WPRB's layout.
Francis
5:26:38 PM
Milo is a really cool song - nice vibe to it
Jon Solomon (host)
5:27:11 PM
Updated version of an older Wowza song. Get on my pegs and let's ride.
Rofflestomp
5:27:24 PM
Ah.
Francis
5:29:09 PM
has a very early 90's Swervedriver feel to oit
Jon Solomon (host)
5:30:19 PM
I'm confident the band would appreciate that comparison.
Jon Solomon (host)
5:32:56 PM
If you want a sneak peak at this year's Membership Drive swag, visit pledge.wprb.com.
Jon Solomon (host)
5:33:17 PM
Speaking of which, did anyone get a letter + schedule from WPRB in the mail this week?
Rofflestomp
5:33:22 PM
I love playing this at volume. Nice.
Rofflestomp
5:34:14 PM
No letter! Really, I am fine with an email.
Jon Solomon (host)
5:34:28 PM
Let me know if one arrives, please.
Rofflestomp
5:34:55 PM
Will do.
Jon Solomon (host)
5:40:48 PM
How is everyone this evening?
Carlos Ramone.
5:42:36 PM
@ JS. If you are in SE Pa or NJ you should be doing great..beautiful day
Francis
5:42:56 PM
always new songs to acquire after your show, so I'm doing good out here in the Redwoods
Jon Solomon (host)
5:43:51 PM
@Carlos, didn't get outside as much as I would have liked today but have been running basically every afternoon otherwise. 9+ miles on Sunday!
Rofflestomp
5:45:22 PM
Awesome day Carlos! Redwoods Francis? So north coast California!
Dennnisons
5:46:13 PM
Hi all, great to hear the barge out on the radio waters!
Rofflestomp
5:46:47 PM
9 miles! 10K kicks myass!
Jon Solomon (host)
5:47:03 PM
Dennisons! Here we go!
Francis
5:47:55 PM
Yep In Sebastopol - 45 min N of the Golden Gate Bridge - 2-300 ft trees everywhere
Jon Solomon (host)
5:48:06 PM
Ewok country.
Carlos Ramone.
5:48:17 PM
33 mile round trip bike ride on 202 parkway today..cross wind the entire time
Jon Solomon (host)
5:48:31 PM
Amazing, @Carlos.
Rofflestomp
5:49:39 PM
I have a ebike Carlos, 35 miles is jest. Love it.
richard lyons :)
5:49:48 PM
Barging in late, as usual. Hello!
Jon Solomon (host)
5:49:54 PM
Heya Richard!
Jon Solomon (host)
5:50:06 PM
Great mix of listeners and DJs alike tonight.
Carlos Ramone.
5:51:51 PM
@ stomp. Stopped at a light on parkway and saw a sign that E bikes are not allowed, since they are powered vehicles..good luck enforcing that one
Jon Solomon (host)
5:52:30 PM
Saw a guy on one of those one wheel light up deals walking his dog yesterday. The future is wild. (The dog seemed psyched.)
jimboo
5:53:19 PM
This = Chaotically Good
Jon Solomon (host)
5:53:37 PM
I just learned the track samples the band recorded live a year prior.
Jon Solomon (host)
5:54:10 PM
Great assortment of musicians on this one. A "compacted version" of ESO.
Rofflestomp
5:55:38 PM
@Carlos, I do the Schuylkill River trail. Great run no issues. I respect all on that trail. Love it.
Rofflestomp
5:57:40 PM
The future is wild open. Philosophy practicum.
Carlos Ramone.
6:06:43 PM
@ stomp..rode on the SRT on sunday..parked at pawlings rd outside of valley forge and went north past phoenixville just to outside of Pottstown. Even on a weekend not nearly as crowded as going to south into Philly
Brian D
6:12:26 PM
I smell 8 bit 50 cent. It's your birthday coming up next week
Jon Solomon (host)
6:12:36 PM
Ha. We shall see!
Brian D
6:12:45 PM
If such a thing exists dot dot dot dot
richard lyons :)
6:12:50 PM
Q U A S I !!!!!!!!!! Soooo goooood!
Rofflestomp
6:13:01 PM
I basically avoid south Philly Carlos. My ebike takes me out to Valley Forge now though since I bought an uber cool battery. I love the river rides so much.
richard lyons :)
6:13:36 PM
I got my 'Loser' Rekid!
Jon Solomon (host)
6:14:09 PM
I was sorry to miss them in Philadelphia but all my pals who went (and they were legion) had a blast.
richard lyons :)
6:14:55 PM
Super fun live band! They were on KEXP a few days ago.
richard lyons :)
6:14:57 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_S_L_KoTI8
TAndy
6:17:30 PM
Lamma just Barge in here real quick
Jon Solomon (host)
6:18:48 PM
I'm Bargin' 'eah!
Rofflestomp
6:20:11 PM
This sounds just wonderful from the Barge! Nice!
Carlos Ramone.
6:22:44 PM
Are food deliveries allowed at the Barge? Or do you have to keep it clean and new for a while?
Jon Solomon (host)
6:24:13 PM
Depends what you had in mind but it is very "national park" here. Take with you what you brought in.
Jon Solomon (host)
6:25:27 PM
Like, I wouldn't leave my banana peel here (spoiler alert: I ate my banana) but I will toss it in the dumpster out back as I head to my car...
Ossy
6:25:58 PM
Afternoon Jon!
Jon Solomon (host)
6:26:05 PM
Ossy! Ossy! Ossy!
Rofflestomp
6:29:24 PM
Banana peel? Freudian slip.
Jon Solomon (host)
6:34:47 PM
Anyone get caught up in the wild hail storm Saturday before last? I've never seen anything like that in this area before.
Rofflestomp
6:37:34 PM
Got to pass on that here in west Philly, but the low pressure took the air out of the room.
Jon Solomon (host)
6:38:18 PM
We were in the Yardley area at a friend's when it came through and after we came up from the basement the ground was coated in large pellets. Even broke a window where we were!
Jon Solomon (host)
6:38:47 PM
The "freight train sound" wasn't a tornado but a bunch of 1/4" hail bombarding us.
Rofflestomp
6:44:36 PM
Geez, I was in Deptford a few yews ago and a crazy storm came thru and flipped cars. Nutzo.
DSM
6:51:14 PM
Great music tonight Jon! Was making and eating gnocchi in red sauce and some broccoli.
Jon Solomon (host)
6:51:37 PM
Yum!
Jon Solomon (host)
6:51:55 PM
I look forward to sundown tomorrow when pasta returns to my rotation.
DSM
6:52:10 PM
Yeah I was not far from Yardley and the storm was violent and hail was ample. I was really worried the car was being destroyed, but no damage somehow!
DSM
6:53:10 PM
a few downed trees in the area tho, and a restaurant, Harvest, lost it's roof
Jon Solomon (host)
6:53:18 PM
Our car was covered in detritus when we went home, but when we got to our neighborhood it was shockingly calm.
Jon Solomon (host)
6:53:38 PM
Run on the towpath the next day had almost no branches down.
DSM
6:55:13 PM
It was a sniper type storm
DSM
6:55:38 PM
detritus, good word!
Jon Solomon (host)
6:57:02 PM
Because of my one turntable limitations at Xmas I think this is the first time I've sequed between LPs since before the pandemic!!
DSM
6:59:28 PM
on the 1s and 2s!
Jon Solomon (host)
7:00:04 PM
Turntables are on opposite side of the mothership but I can make this work 100%.
Jon Solomon (host)
7:02:01 PM
Sun is setting behind me at The Barge. Might have to enable the "mood lamp."
TAndy
7:02:30 PM
Oh sweet I didn't know you guys had windows
TAndy
7:02:59 PM
Does this mean potentially you can have a crowd of fans holding signs like GMA?
TAndy
7:03:12 PM
Or was that Today. I forgor
Jon Solomon (host)
7:04:21 PM
The tinted windows would make that impossible (as would the medium) but I like the idea.
Jon Solomon (host)
7:04:39 PM
For now I will settle for "the UPS guy dropping off an order here said he was a fan of the station."
TAndy
7:05:34 PM
Hahaha
Chris "Give Mohr to WPRB"
7:08:37 PM
I missed the bike chat because I was biking home from Center City Philly on the Schuylkill River Trail!
Chris "Give Mohr to WPRB"
7:09:16 PM
And sorry to miss Altin Gün. But happy to hear Sorry!
richard lyons :)
7:10:07 PM
Good move, JS!
richard lyons :)
7:14:55 PM
Great set there! V I N Y L!
Dennnisons
7:15:42 PM
I appreciated that SW reference.
Jon Solomon (host)
7:17:03 PM
I knew you might!
Jon Solomon (host)
7:17:22 PM
Gotta get home in time to squeeze in this week's Mando before someone else's bedtime.
Jon Solomon (host)
7:17:39 PM
Four vinyl, one CD. Baby steps.
Jon Solomon (host)
7:19:39 PM
Glad you were OK, DSM.
Jon Solomon (host)
7:20:03 PM
Please note that anything "name your price" is linked in tonight's playlist. There are a few I didn't mention on-air, I believe.
Dan Wade
7:22:08 PM
Hi everybody
Dan Wade
7:22:17 PM
Congrats on the new digs
Jon Solomon (host)
7:23:10 PM
Hey, Dan! How did your big show go??
Dennnisons
7:25:35 PM
Hi Dan!
Dan Wade
7:26:36 PM
Fantastic! People said "that was better than I expected", which is exactly what I was going for
Dan Wade
7:26:46 PM
Hello Dennis!
Jon Solomon (host)
7:26:47 PM
That's really all one can ask.
richard lyons :)
7:30:39 PM
Has anyone been watching Lucky Hank?
Jon Solomon (host)
7:31:17 PM
I have not. I did watch 80 For Brady last night out of a perverse curiosity and I got what I deserved.
Ambrose Hughes
7:31:22 PM
Evenin' Captain Jon!
Jon Solomon (host)
7:31:34 PM
Ambrose checking in!
Jon Solomon (host)
7:31:47 PM
How is it, Richard?
Ambrose Hughes
7:32:22 PM
Doing a nice job maneuvering the barge!
DSM
7:33:29 PM
lol 80 for Brady, tho I understand the curiosity
Jon Solomon (host)
7:33:41 PM
A couple bigger waves than expected jostled the hull but it's like they say...just like riding a Barge.
DSM
7:33:49 PM
Congrats Dan on the Big Show!
Jon Solomon (host)
7:34:12 PM
@DSM, it was dreadful. I felt defeated by it.
Mary Jones
7:34:34 PM
Jon, you know I love bad movies, but I just don’t have the stomach for 80 for Brady. You’re a stronger man than I
Jon Solomon (host)
7:35:38 PM
It comes dangerously close to "dancing grandma."
Mary Jones
7:35:41 PM
Hi Dan!
richard lyons :)
7:35:47 PM
I am enjoying it. I haven't read 'Straight Man' yet.
Mary Jones
7:35:57 PM
Ooof
Jon Solomon (host)
7:37:00 PM
I have watched a very confusing assortment of movies recently, of which 80 For Brady was but one.
Jon Solomon (host)
7:37:18 PM
April Fools Day (1986) would be a good one for your show, Mary.
DSM
7:37:29 PM
I saw Air over the weekend, and I found it enjoyable
Jon Solomon (host)
7:37:50 PM
My wife does not believe Air is a real movie, despite the mounting evidence against her.
Mary Jones
7:38:01 PM
I will add April Fools Day to the list!
DSM
7:38:05 PM
oh man I LOVE April Fools Day
DSM
7:38:38 PM
ha! I can see how one would not believe in the existence of Air the movie
Jon Solomon (host)
7:38:44 PM
Same lead as Valley Girl. I had never seen it before but it was part of this random free month of Showtime and given I'd listened to a (different) podcast about it I just had to. Was perfect for what it was.
DSM
7:40:59 PM
I haven't seen it since I was maybe 12, but I watched it at least 3 times back then!
Jon Solomon (host)
7:41:32 PM
It feels like a "was on PRISM often" movie. That is a compliment.
DSM
7:44:30 PM
I miss movies on TV. We got the NYC channels growing up for some reason, WPIX channel 11 had SHOCKTOBER, a different horror movie every night in October, blew my young impressionable mind.
Jon Solomon (host)
7:45:11 PM
Amazing.
DSM
7:45:48 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ0PEHdpKUA
DSM
7:49:25 PM
Happy pre-birthday and kickoff Barge Broadcast Jon! Great show! Good times! Goodnight everyone!
Dan Wade
7:50:29 PM
Hi Mary, Hi DSM! Mary, it's not 80s, but have you ever seen Cats Don't Dance? I feel obligated to watch it but I have no idea what to expect
Mary Jones
7:51:08 PM
I’ve definitely never seen that one—totally unfamiliar.
Jon Solomon (host)
7:51:10 PM
Thanks, DSM. Thanks, All. Great time tonight, even better times on the immediate horizon!
TAndy
7:51:14 PM
Thank you, Jon!
Mary Jones
7:51:30 PM
Thanks as always, Jon!
Dan Wade
7:51:41 PM
Have a great birthday, kind sir
Jon Solomon (host)
7:51:59 PM
Gang, you are especially welcome this week.
Ossy
7:53:18 PM
Happy birthday Jon 🎂 🥞🍰🎁🎊🥂🔥🎆🍨✊🏾
Jon Solomon (host)
7:54:46 PM
One more week!
Ambrose Hughes
7:56:45 PM
Thanks for the show John, happy sailing!
Ambrose Hughes
7:57:07 PM
*Jon*
Jon Solomon (host)
7:57:52 PM
Long may we...float?
DSM
7:57:53 PM
Also, it's 8 o'clock and still light out!!!
Jon Solomon (host)
7:58:28 PM
I like that possibly most of all.
Jon Solomon (host)
7:59:41 PM
Have a good night, everybody! Mike is next!