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Q: Why is the Big G named "Big G"? A: In the '50s &'60s, the cereal manufacturer General Mills (whose logo was a G) had a slogan, "The Big G stands for goodness". The big G to which the slogan referred was the G logo of the company. In reality, the G of the Big G represents the sound of Solid Gold music. Q: How long has the Big G been doing radio? A: The Big G started in radio sometime after the inception of Rock 'n' Roll, but before hip-hop. Q: Where is the WEBR studio? A: It is located "in the shadow of the nation's capitol", in Fairfax, Virginia Q: What is the name of the K-Radio Flashback theme song? A: The Beach Boys version of Misirlou. Q: Why is the show called K-Radio Flashback? A: The K-Radio refers to the call letters of the radio station where the Big G got his start - KDET. The Flashback alludes to flashing back in time - to hear oldies music, of course. Q: What is WEBR? A: WEBR is the Fairfax Public Access station from which the Big G broadcasts over cable TV. The broadcast is transmitted on Cox Communications & Verizon cable television networks on Channel 37 (for expanded cable) and Channel 7 (for basic cable). The Cox & Verizon networks serve all households in Fairfax County, Virginia, except the town of Reston. WEBR programs are also broadcast over the Comcast cable network for viewers/listeners in Reston, VA on Channel 27. Total potential listening audience is over 250,000 subscribers. Q: What if I don't live in Fairfax County, VA and I want to hear the great sound of the oldies played by the Big G? A: You may listen to his live broadcast Sunday 8 - 10 PM on the internet by clicking here. Q: Who are Freddie J, Smokin' Joe & Smilin' K? A: They are the cast members of K-Radio Flashback. Q: Why does the big G talk about This Day in Vietnam ? A: The big G is a Vietnam veteran and believes that it is important for Americans to not forget that era in American history and recognize the sacrifices of those who served during an unpopular war.
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