Word in the Booth: The DJ Blog

WOO 91's DJ blog features art, music, reviews, and blog posts written by DJs, for DJs.

Our DJ of the Month is Josie Fleischel, class of '26!

Her show is "Josiepalooza," playing Sundays at 10am. 

How many years have you been a DJ for WOO 91?

This my second year DJ-ing for Woo91!

What is your favorite part of being a DJ?

My favorite part would have to be having an actual platform to talk about my favorite songs or being able to do fun themed shows with my friends.

Why did you name your show "Josiepalooza"? 

I named my show Josiepalooza because I am from Chicago where the music festival Lollapalooza takes place and my name is Josie, so I kind of just mashed the two together and hoped it would sound good.

What is your favorite show theme that you have done so far this year?

My favorite theme I have done this year would my “Dad radio” episode. I picked a bunch of songs that held some sort of significance with my dad and I’s relationship, and it was super fun picking songs I had associated with specific memories. My listeners were super engaged with the episode, and I had lots of fun doing it.

Who is your favorite artist at the moment?

At the moment, I have been listening to lots of Chappell Roan and Alvvays. Both have (in my opinion) the catchiest songs and always can get me out of a bad mood. I am seeing both live in the next six months and absolutely cannot wait.

Any song/album recommendations?

Funeral by Arcade Fire is my favorite album of all time- I will never stop recommend this one. The Lion and the Cobra by Sinéad O’Connor is another must-listen, along with After Laughter by Paramore.

Produced by the Woo91 Promotions Team (Twyla Roberts, Grace Pryor, & Katie Koeppl)