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About Your Host, Scotty Hart

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Scotty is a single energetic guy that likes to get into trouble. Some say I'm immature and they're right!

I was born and raised here on Long Island. Born in Smithtown and graduated from Hauppauge High School. Growing up I did nothing but listen to the radio, followed and chased severe weather, skateboarded, and rode my bike everywhere. My college years were spent at the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury studying Communications.

After college it was off to a career in radio and television. I spent a little under 15 years at Rainbow Network Communications/Cablevision running Operations and Programming of several national cable television networks. My favorite in the 90's was the Canadian "MuchMusic" music video network that gave America's MTV a run for their money. It would force them to create an MTV 2 to compete with the cutting edge stuff we delivered. See, even then I was causing trouble. During that time and through today I've opened the mic at eight Long Island radio stations. Now I even own one of them! I also had the wonderful opportunity to make waves for a night at WNEW (Mix 102.7) in New York City.
In 1995, I moved from Smithtown to purchase a home in Ridge. I'm still here, and all these years later with your support I couldn’t be more pleased doing what I do best, hosting Saturday night's "Love Shack" on 96.1!


Scotty’s Sneaky Secret Survey..

Favorite Artist/Music:
Impossible to pick. I love everything from Little Richard to the Beatles, Donna Summer to Kiss, Leonard Cohen to The Clash, Anti-Flag to Linkin Park to Green Day. (Have you noticed a trend, I seem to be de-evolving?)

Favorite TV Show/Channel:
"Scotty TV"! Actually, I buy DVD's and watch what I want when I want. Since television went digital, I can't pick up much of anything anymore? (Did I say something about de-evolving?)

Favorite Movie:
The weather lover in me says "Twister". The political side says "Fahrenheit 911", “Sicko”, and "Pump Up The Volume". The "Trekkie" in me says any of the "Star Wars" or "Star Trek" flicks. (“Live Long And Prosper”) Of course "Spidey's" cool!

Favorite Food:
Fast Food and all the other stuff that's bad for ya.

Favorite Book:
I know I'm bad for saying this, but who has time to read? I mainly surf the web for my info.

Favorite Restaurant:
Millers Smorgasbord in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Just a little over three hour drive away!

Best Thing About Long Island:
Ahhhh....? Hold on I know there's something.... Ahhhh...? Oh! The Love Shack on 96.1 of course!!

If I Didn't Live On Long Island, I'd Live:
In Florida! I have a thing for hot weather, palm trees, severe storms, and being able to play outside year round. Not to mention no state taxes and if you accrue un-payable medical bills, they can't take your house!

If I Didn't Work In Radio, I'd Be:
Unemployed! No actually I have had enough TV so since I love weather, I'd either be a meteorologist, or professional storm chaser.

Hobbies:
Lacrosse, Karate, Mountain Biking (MTB), Ice Hockey, Snowboarding, Racquetball, Storm Chasing, Playing Drums, Extreme Gardening (as in growing tropical type plants year round outside my home), and running my own Long Island radio station and network. Oh.. and fighting the system!

My Team:
Whoever I play for.

Secret Talent:
Always late!

A Talent I Would Most Like To Have:
Change the world!

Famous Quote:
"I'm Done.. Stick A Fork In Me." Christian Slater in the 1990 movie "Pump Up The Volume".

 

Here’s what they are saying about Love Shack Interactive!

“The Love Shack is SO good.. It’s ADDICTIVE!!”
Peter and Sarah,
Riverhead


Anybody heard the Love Shack on Saturday nights from 7PM till midnight on 96.1 out in Suffolk??? It’s really live and local and must stream as well as they seem to not only get calls for requests from the island but at times from all over. The music ranges from some early stuff from the 60’s up thru today’s AC and varies from rock and roll to pop to classic disco dance and some occasional pop rock tunes as well. Show is very uptempo and moves right along with one of the two guys that are on-air actually sounding like he’s doing live remotes from out at various events, and then eventually returns to the studio when things really start to heat up.

These two guys are a bit goofy but definitely funny together and sometimes almost over the edge. A great change from the usual bore-fest on the radio dial at night and even during the day. Worth a listen but I can’t imagine how long this will last in this climate of corporate nickel squeezing. Actually it is definitely surprising that a live and local fun show full of all of the stuff, plus some well produced segments like this is still alive and available much less allowed in these times.

Refreshing Radio! Kudos to the visionary here!!!

Comment Courtesy of Radio-Info.com

Hi Scotty,
Thanks for letting me hang out with you and Rover at the station. I had a lot of fun. It’s very interesting and cool seeing how radio works from the inside out. You work so hard to make sure that every listener is enjoying your show. Trying to get to all the phone calls is a task all by itself. But you do it so well and make it look like a piece of cake! :)

Carol, Ronkonkoma


I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Jay Letterman for letting me have so much fun and having the insight to see what a great show you have!! Thank you Jay!!! Scotty is the best!!

The Huckster


I love you guys!!!
Ciao..
Hank in Brooklyn


Hi there hottie Scotty! Have to say I am havin’ a blast callin’ u on Saturday nights. u r a great guy and dj! I would have showed up with candles and dinner but did not want u to faint on air and turn all kinds of red shades. Oh, and Rover is very funny and full of life!

Love ya
Tina, Mattituck


Just so you know, my friends in California, Michigan, Tenn, Fla, Texas, and upstate NY were listening. We love listening and dancing while we’re chatting in the room! www.love961.com!!!


YOU GUYS ARE SOOOO FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


That had to be one of the Best New Year’s Eve’s I ever had and without a hangover!


Scotty,
Once again you are the Best!!! It was great fun Saturday night! I love the fact that you are so down to earth and can relate to your listening audience. As you and everyone else knows across the country, Hank from Brooklyn came by my house in a Limo and we went to the station to bring you some Pizza and pastries. And you were ever so gracious to let us see how a GOOD radio show is aired. It’s too bad that more radio people don’t follow your example!! Listeners enjoy that one on one contact over the phone and you provide us with that!!! You’re show was great, you were great, what more can I say?!
The Love Shack with Scotty Hart streaming live on the internet! You are the best Scotty!!!!! Muah, a big kiss for you!
Luv ya,
Carol
 


Wow…!
My first time tuning in on you this past Saturday via www.love961.com, and I must say I really enjoyed the show. It sure beats some of the things on the radio around here. I am looking forward to this coming Saturday night!! Woo hoo, it almost feels like I have made a date! Scotty you are a trip, very entertaining, and fun to talk to. When I go to chase the first tornado this year, I will have you in mind.. Best Wishes!
Wendy (Amarillo, Texas)

 

 

 

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