ESL Podcast 805 - Listening to Shock Jocks
commute - the trip between one's home and workplace
Karen wants to move to an apartment in the city so she won't have such a long commute.
DJ - disc jockey; a person whose job is to host a radio program, decide which songs will be played, and speak about interesting, informative, or humorous topics
I wish the DJ would announce the name of the band before playing a song.
on the air - in a radio or television broadcast; being heard over the radio or seen on television
The reporter said our interview would be on the air at 11:15.
on suspension - temporarily not allowed to do something, often during an investigation and/or as a punishment
The player is on suspension for his bad behavior during last week's game.
FCC - Federal Communications Commission; the U.S. government agency responsible for regulating communication, especially through radio, TV, and satellite
The FCC has a list of words that are not allowed on TV shows.
to fine - to charge a fee as punishment; to make someone pay an amount of money as a punishment or negative consequence of one's actions
The library fined us more than $10 in late fees last year.
objectionable - something that other people believe is offensive, unlikable, rude, or unpleasant
Some people think the video is really funny, but other people think it is objectionable.
shock jock - a person who hosts a radio show and attracts interest by expressing opinions that he or she knows will upset and offend other people
Did you hear that shock jock saying that all women should stay at home to take care of their kids?
provocative - done to get a strong reaction in others; designed to make other people react strongly and feel strong emotions
People with large signs stood in front of the art gallery to protest the provocative artwork.
big market - a large group of potential customers for a product
There's a new big market for tablet devices that didn't even exist a few years ago
morning show - a radio or television show that plays early in the morning, when people are waking up, getting ready for work, and going to the office, usually designed to entertain people and tell them the most important news
The morning show and a cup of coffee help Ricardo wake up each day.
to push the envelope - to do more than what is expected; to push past the limits of something to do something creative or new
If we want our project to succeed, we'll need to push the envelope.
to go too far - to do too much of something and go beyond the limits or break the rules so that one gets in trouble in some way
I know you're worried about your daughter, but you really went too far when you read her diary.
in-studio - on set; at the place where a radio show, TV show, or movie is produced
Our in-studio professionals will help you apply makeup for the interview, so don't worry about doing it yourself.
segment - one part of a larger show, especially a part that is common or occurs frequently
The newscast is my favorite segment of the comedy show Saturday Night Live.
to curse - to swear; to use profanity or vulgar language; to say bad words
Ethan washed his son's mouth with soapy water as a punishment for cursing.
sexually explicit - with direct and obvious sexual meaning, especially when used in an unwanted or offensive way
Those sexually explicit photographs would be inappropriate in any office environment.
obscene - indecent; not acceptable in society; very rude, offensive, and disgusting
Look at those men walking into the restaurant without wearing pants! It's obscene!