KBLA 1500 (Extended 2)

LEXI (on mic):

Good morning, beautiful people — it’s Lexi Cruz, and welcome to The Midday Vibe on KBLA 1500. Whether you're workin’, chillin’, or somewhere in between — this is your space to breathe, feel, and reset.

LEXI:

We’ve got soul, slow burns, deep dives, and community love all morning long — so get comfy. Let’s start this hour off right...

LEXI:

Every morning, I drop a little something for your soul. Today’s Love Note:

> “You don’t have to hustle for your worth. You were already enough when you woke up.”

So if nobody’s told you yet — you’re doin’ better than you think.

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9:15 AM – Community Spotlight: Events & Happenings

LEXI:

What’s good in the neighborhood? This weekend in LA:

Leimert Park Art Walk returns Sunday, 1–6 PM. Live music, food vendors, and local Black-owned pop-ups.

Wellness on the Walk — free yoga and sound bath in Inglewood Saturday at 10 AM.TASHA:

Let’s kick things off with your Top 3 Headlines:

1. City Council votes today on the new transit expansion — could mean faster rides and less gridlock.

2. Dodgers took the win last night — 6 to 3 over the Giants, baby!

3. And if you’ve been waiting on it — pumpkin spice is BACK at some cafés. (Laughs) Yes. Already.

RICKY:

(Mock shock)

Tasha, it’s June!

TASHA:

I don’t make the rules. I just sip the lattes.

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7:06 AM – TRAFFIC & WEATHER

RICKY:

Alright, let’s check in with Tony in the SkyCopta 1500 for your traffic rundown. Tony?

TONY (pre-recorded or voiced):

(Windy SFX)

Thanks, Ricky! We’ve got a slow crawl on the 405 South near Sepulveda, minor fender bender on the shoulder. Expect delays for the next 25 minutes. Otherwise, the 10’s lookin’ clear, and so’s your drive down to Santa Monica. Back to you!

TASHA:

Thanks, Tony! And like we said, clear skies, sunny all day, and perfect beach weather if you're sneaking out of work early.KBLA 1500, California Radio.🎵 “Wake up, LA, it’s a beautiful day! KBLA — 1500 on your dial!” 🎵

SFX: Rooster crow + car engine starting

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7:00 AM – SHOW INTRO

RICKY:

(Bright and chipper)

Good morning, City of Angels! You're waking up with Ricky and Tasha on The Morning Boost, only on KBLA 1500, your home for good vibes and local lives!

TASHA:

(Laughing)

And whew, Ricky — it’s already a steamy 72 degrees in Downtown LA. Got my iced coffee and I am ready to roll.

RICKY:

Today’s forecast? Sunshine, a high of 88, and maybe just a little traffic on the 405 — you know, the usual LA blessing.RICKY:

Okay, y’all know what time it is…

TASHA:

(Dramatic)

No. Noooo. Don’t make me do it, Ricky.

RICKY:

Too late. It’s time for “Tasha Tries It” — where Tasha tries something new, weird, or questionably edible... LIVE.

TASHA:

(Sighs)

So what is it this week?

RICKY:

(Excited)

Straight from a local farmer’s market in Highland Park — kombucha with jalapeño and lavender. Yes. Both.

SFX: Dramatic Gulp

TASHA:

(Takes sip, pauses)

Oh... oh no. That tastes like regret and a candle. I hate you.

RICKY:

(Laughing)

10/10 entertainment. 2/10 flavor, huh?

RICKY:

Alright folks, you know the phrase! Time to grab your phones!

TASHA:

We’re giving away 2 tickets to the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Series!

RICKY & TASHA (together):

CALL NOW and say: “Boost me, KBLA!”

📞 555-KBLA — that’s 555-5252.

SFX: Phone rings

RICKY:

Caller 3... nope. Caller 5... close! And now...

Caller 7! Who’s this?

CALLER (excited):

It’s Rayna from Baldwin Hills!

TASHA:

Rayna!! You got the phrase??

CALLER:

Boost me, KBLA!!

SFX: Confetti pop

RICKY:

You’re going to the Bowl, Rayna! Congrats!Yo, yo, yo! What’s good, Los Angeles? You’re tuned into The Retro Trip on KBLA 1500 — the ride through time where the music is old, but the vibes are forever fresh.

I’m your host Johnny Rocket, and today we’re blasting off to the Summer of 1989 — perms, mix tapes, Walkmans, and one iconic Prince Batman soundtrack. Buckle up — we’ve got bangers, trivia, and a time machine that runs on pure nostalgia.

Alright, let’s drop some retro knowledge. 🧠

📅 Did you know in July of 1989, Nintendo dropped the Game Boy in North America?

That tiny gray brick changed everything — shoutout to anyone who played Tetris until the batteries died.

And in movie theaters? You couldn’t escape Tim Burton’s Batman — Jack Nicholson’s Joker owned the summer.

Let’s test your retro IQ. 🎤

🎵 “Which 1989 hit began with the lyrics, ‘Call me good, call me bad’?”

Text your answer to KBLA1500 and you could win a vintage prize pack — we’re talkin’ a retro shirt, a blank cassette, and something fun from the 80s vault.Alright… let’s talk roller rinks.

You know the vibe — sweaty palms, neon socks, and hoping your crush would skate backwards with you during the slow jam.

🎧 Fun fact: In 1989, "Cherish" by Madonna and "Heaven" by Warrant were two of the most requested roller rink slow jams in SoCal.

Now lace up those skates in your imagination — here come the rink hits:

Every retro head had that mixtape — maybe a gift from a crush, maybe a bootleg off the radio.

Today’s Mixtape Memory comes from Tasha in Carson, who wrote:

> “Summer '89, my cousin gave me a tape with Janet on Side A and Luther on Side B. That was my everything. I still got it.”

We love that. In your honor, here’s a Side A classic.

We’re winding down, so close your eyes (unless you’re driving!) and let this slow groove carry you home.

And just like that, our time machine pulls back into the station. That’s a wrap on The Retro Trip – Summer of ‘89 edition.

I’m Johnny Rocket, saying:

📼 Be kind, rewind

🕶 Stay groovy, not grumpy

🎶 And always let the music take you somewhere sweet

Catch you next time on KBLA 1500, where old school is always in session.

Outro: Dreamy synth bumper with station ID

🎵 “This was... The Retro Trip. Only on KBLA 1500.” 🎵