WYSC 88.7 is Shippensburg University’s student-run radio station. Around 65 students are a part of the organization, and Michael McCullough is one of them.
McCullough is the human resources director as well as a DJ for WSYC. He explained that as the human resources director, his two main jobs are recruiting and training the new DJs.
McCullough explained that as a trainer he shows the newcomers the basics on how to use the equipment. This means that he teaches them how to use the computer and soundboard and then lets the student run their own mock show.
“At first, they’re super cautious and then, by the end of the hour, they blossom on their own and practically run everything,” McCullough said.
He said that he likes the hands-on training, partially because that is how he was taught and also, because he thinks that it is the best way to learn. McCullough also said that he tries to keep the training consistent between the other members of WSYC, so all training is hands-on.
McCullough then explained his duties for recruitment involved having live broadcasts. These broadcasts happen anywhere from home football games in the fall to events they host to events such as the Student Involvement and Services Fair.
At these events, they will take a microphone and interview random people. McCullough said that this is how some people are brought to WSYC. He explained that they realize how fun broadcasting actually is and then seek out WSYC to find out more about the organization.
Even with all these responsibilities, McCullough still finds time to co-host his own show, “Nothing Planned with Nick and Mike” on 88.7 FM, with Nick Hinton.
McCullough said that he likes being a DJ as well as the human resources director because, “It’s like I’m one of them.” He added, “I don’t want to be someone who no one sees.”
McCullough said that he has a playlist setup on his computer that he will change each week. He tries to keep it updated with current trends as well as new songs. He also said that on the show, they have throwback songs as well, trying to mix up the music they play.
During the show, Hinton and McCullough also have segments where they talk about anything from technology, weird news and even tips on differing subjects.
McCullough explained that because they have such a varied audience, they try to appeal to everyone, including the “goofy stuff,” referring to the different talk segments.
McCullough said that during the show, the atmosphere in the studio is very laid back.
He explained that after doing the show with Hinton for a few years, they are very comfortable with each other and have learned how to improvise when unexpected things happen.
If you would like to get in contact with McCullough to become a DJ on WSYC, you can email him at mm8232@ship.edu. If you would like to listen to “Nothing Planned with Nick and Mike” on 88.7 FM, the show airs on Tuesdays and Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. on 88.7 or tunein.com, where you can search for WSYC. You can also like them on Facebook at facebook.com/nothingplannedship.

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