Meet Your Programming Director: Sam Bugni

Meet Your Programming Director: Sam Bugni

December 20, 2021 in Features

by DJ Gothunk


Major and year?
Government 3rd

Which song, album, or artist initiated your love of music?
"It's not my fault, I'm happy" by Passion Pit

How did you first hear about or get involved with KVRX?
I saw them tabling in Greg Gym the day after I moved into my dorm.

What is your first KVRX memory?
I remember reciting the pacifica words at my training session.

Which shows have you had on KVRX?
Digging Deeper - Spring 2020 - CP

Lost in Translation - Fall 2020 - CP

The Phantom 52 - Spring 2021 - Freeform

Weekly Commute - Fall 2021 - CP

Which KVRX staff positions have you held?
Programming Intern and Director.

How has KVRX affected your interaction with music?
I have definitely looked into a lot more Austin artists just through the newbin and listening to other Austin radio stations.

What's up outside of KVRX?
Not Much. KVRX is my life.

What is your favorite part of KVRX?
Getting a chance to share my ideas or even just music in the booth has been great.

What advice would you give to new DJ's?
Talk to staff and your fellow DJ's. KVRX legitimately has some of the coolest people I have ever met so don't miss out on our community.

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