10 Reasons Why Listening to Radio is Still Amazing
Here’s why you should start listening to the radio

A decade ago, radio was the ruling rooster of media. After the television, people looked up to the radio to keep themselves abreast with the current affairs, find solace in the beautiful songs, and get entertained with the rollicking voices of the RJs who came up with interesting tidbits laced with humor. With the advent of N number of music apps, FM stations met with a steady decline in their listener base. Radio has definitely lost its charm in the sprawling metropolitan cities, where people are satisfied with the songs being played via their mobile phones and home theater systems. However, there arrived a slight ray of hope when the listener base suddenly increased during the lockdown. So, somewhere, radio is still thriving.
Here are 10 reasons why listening to radio is still amazing.
1. The RJs are always with you
There is always someone with whom you can feel a connect, even if you’re alone at home. A friendly voice welcomes you with a warm good morning message and of course, it also plays energetic songs for you to wake up and get going. You can always listen to the RJs and suddenly feel that you aren’t alone. That’s the hold they have on you.
2. Household chores turn interesting
How would you finish the boring household chores without good music? Yeah, though you can play the songs from your playlist, there might be some songs which are of lesser volume or bland ones or voice recordings. You might want to skip them, but are unable to do so, since you’ve to keep a watch on the boiling milk on the stove. This wouldn’t have been the case if you’d been listening to radio. You’d be subjected to just sheer uninterrupted music.
3. Access to hordes of information
Yes, throughout the day, the RJs keep informing you about the latest happenings that are taking place in the various parts of the nation. You needn’t even take your mobile phone to check them. The sweet RJs bring them to you in the most innovative manner.
4. Laugh throughout the day
Along with the beautiful songs, the RJs crack rib-tickling jokes that ease your irritated mood and teach you to take everything in a lighthearted manner. The jokes aren’t something that would pass as a slapstick. They would linger in your minds for a long time and you can also share them with a family member after they’re back home.
5. Candid interviews
You get to listen to perfectly candid interviews of celebrities. Actors, singers, directors and other popular faces are camera conscious and they tend to conceal things under pressure. But there is no need to face the camera or worry about their looks. So, what you get is a heartfelt interview from them.
6. Tips, tips, and more tips
Tips on beauty? You get it. Advice on parenting? You get it. Review about a new movie? You get it. Ideas on what to do next? You get it. Yeah, you get almost anything. Radio can turn out to be the 24/7 best friend that you never had.
7. No more boring drives
Your morning and evening drive to office and back to home can be heavenly when there is radio with you. The best way to kill boredom while traveling is to tune in to any FM station. You would have your perfect driving companion with you.
8. Freebies, gifts, and prizes
Contests, trivia, competitions and what not. You can participate in contests throughout the day and win free goodies. Now, who doesn’t like a couple pass to the movie that has just released? Who doesn’t like to get pampered by free gifts? Additionally, the RJs keep you updated about other contests too that aren’t radio oriented.
9. Some soul curry here and there
So, the next time you feel that your life is meaningless, just tune in to radio and connect with a RJ who would provide you with some wisdom and guide you in the right direction. Yes, they can seriously help you feel better.
10. Brave views, zero judgements
Interesting debates are also conducted through the radio. The RJs pose questions to you, ask you to call them up and share your opinions about a particular issue. You can talk to them freely and most important — they wouldn’t judge you for your views.
In addition to the above mentioned reasons, there are radio-addicts who’d list out more reasons. So, start listening to radio or rather restart that old habit of yours. I am sure you wouldn’t regret it.






