Christian Zyp: Moving Radio

Christian Zyp is a host on Edmonton's CJSR's Moving Radio. But
you're not listening to this episode for that. The story of our
friendship begins on the radio in 1995 with the release of Van
Halen's Balance CD. Back then radio stations were given advance
copies and a "World Album Premiere". The special we ran only
featured 9/11 songs on the CD. Where we the other two. Two drunk
guys started calling me and asking why we had left two of the
songs off and I said, "If you have some beer in the fridge I'll
bring the CD over and we'll listen to it."


What's a few brews between Van Halen fans?


From there on, Garth Thatchuk and Christian Zyp became lifelong
friends.


Zyp started his radio career in 1998 as the host of the venerable
Moving Radio on CJSR. But he is better known as a teacher, movie
buff, music lover, soccer teammate, and overall great guy. The
last time I saw him was in Edmonton in 2015. Life changed for him
and his wife Trina 4 months later.


You just skip over listening to the podcast and head straight to
the blog page to read about Zyp's incredible story of battling
back from the brink of death from contracting meningitis. This
episode is dedicated to my good friend who reminds me to be
thankful everyday and a reminder of the many ways radio creates
friendships and bonds across the airwaves and beyond. Zyp and
Trina are also responsible for kicking my ass and telling me to
get going with a podcast back in November 2015.


This episode does not have any discussion of breaks, bits, PPM
numbers, digital anything, or workforce reductions. This is is
the story community, friendship and gratitude.


If you do get the chance, take the time to call someone you met
along your radio journey, and see how they are doing. They would
love to hear from you.


Also check out Zyp's Facebook support group for ongoing updates.


Thanks also to the people who make this show possible
every week including:


Promosuite


Justin Dove at Core Image Studios


Megatrax


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