For most people, prom is a distant memory.

Tune in this Saturday (2-4 pm ET) to catch The Most Awesome Prom Songs of the Big ‘80s.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today that Andrew Wilkow will join the SIRIUS Patriot channel as a new national talk show host.Wilkow is the next generation of talk radio. He began his radio career as an 18-year-old college student, has hosted a daily talk program on WGY-AM/Albany since 2003, and also hosts a weekend talk show on WABC-AM/New York. Wilkow’s move to SIRIUS takes his contemporary approach to conservative talk radio to a national and diverse audience.

“SIRIUS features today’s biggest names and constantly seeks the best new talent,” said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS President of Entertainment and Sports. “Adding an emerging star like Andrew Wilkow is just one more example of SIRIUS offering our subscribers ‘The Best Radio on Radio.’”

Wilkow said, “Now is the time for a new school of conservative voices with a whole new style and passion, which is what my show is all about. Moving to SIRIUS lets me take that style and passion nationwide. I am honored to be given this opportunity.”

Wilkow’s show will air on SIRIUS Patriot, channel 144, weekdays from 12 to 3 pm ET, starting on August 1.

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced that it has entered into an agreement with Space Systems/Loral, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications, for the design and construction of a new satellite that will be one of the most advanced and powerful communications satellites ever built.

Construction of the satellite is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2008. SIRIUS plans to launch the satellite on a Proton rocket under a contract previously announced between SIRIUS and International Launch Services (ILS). The satellite will be launched into a geostationary orbit to complement SIRIUS’ existing three satellites, which were also manufactured by Space Systems/Loral and operate in a highly elliptical geosynchronous orbit. This unique hybrid constellation will provide unparalleled redundancy, enhanced coverage and exceptional performance.

“This investment in next generation space technology will improve SIRIUS’ already exceptional service experience,” said Mel Karmazin, CEO of SIRIUS. “Not only will this satellite support our other three satellites currently in orbit, but it will also improve reception for all SIRIUS subscribers whether they are in their car, office, home or jogging in the park.”

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Looks like Sirius has recently registered the trademark “Stiletto.” My guess? Sounds like a great name for a fancy new wearable satellite radio receiver. Let the speculation ensue.

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This Sunday, Sirius is covering the Tonys on Broadway’s Best from 6p-midnite. The hosts, Christine Pedi, Seth Rudetsky and Michael Bourne, will be interviewing 2006 Tony Award nominees Harry Connick, Jr. (The Pajama Game), Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone), Michael Cerveris (Sweeney Todd), Phil Collins (Tarzan the Musical) and Chita Rivera will be featured, along with previous Tony winners Bernadette Peters, Matthew Broderick, Marvin Hamlisch, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Betty Buckley. Give them a call, and possibly be on the air live @ 866-603-8316.

With Father’s Day and high school graduation coming up this month, we have a couple ideas on what to get them from Sirius. All prices are before rebates; if there is a rebate available, the final price after rebates is displayed in parentheses. If you click on the model name, it will take you to a review by a resident expert of Sirius.

-For those on a budget, your best bet is the Sirius One(model number SV-1), which is available at CircuitCity for $29.99 this week. A basic radio, but it has a display with title/artist, easily lets you scroll through the channels, and will get the job done for a first timer to Sirius.

-If you want a great radio without a steep price tag, we recommend the Starmate Replay at $84.99($64.99) from TSS-Radio, available in both silver and black. This small radio comes jam-packed with features including a clock with alarm, song alerts that tell you when your favorite song is on, full 5-line display, and much more. For $169($129), you can get the Starmate Replay, car kit, and the Boomcube, for full functionality.

-Want to get a radio for the car and for a boombox for a cheap price? This JVC package at Crutchfield offers the plug and play radio with a car kit and a boombox for $149.99($99.99). While the radio does not offer direct entry, it still has the replay functions and a large red display. The boombox offers one of the loudest sounds for satellite radio, with 5.25″ speakers.

-For the high-end Sirius radio, the S50 comes with a color screen, allows you to save songs you like, record shows while you sleep, and upload MP3s so you can listen on-the-go. It does not get live satellite reception out of its car or home dock, but you can still listen to programs that were recorded. Available for $249.99($149.99) at TSS-Radio.com. For $419.99($299.99), you can get the S50 with the Executive Docking Station, which is a beautiful stereo to listen to the S50 on.

For an extra $50 on any of these, you can get a prepaid card that comes with activation and 3 months of service. This will let them try out the service without having to spend their own money. We hope this helps you choose the best radio for a gift.

I apologize for not posting this for the last couple weeks. Was away, then had a couple problems with my computer liking the new blog software. Here’s the schedule for next week’s Sirius appearances:

-DIRTY RIG interview (Hard Attack/channel 27, June 12 @ 12 am ET)
-MARK KNOPFLER and EMMYLOU HARRIS World Café interview & performance (SIRIUS Disorder/channel 24, June 12 @ 6 pm ET)
-DENNIS HENSLEY (writer) interview on The Frank DeCaro Show (SIRIUS OutQ/channel 106, June 12 @ 11:15 am ET)
-CHRIS LEMMON (author, actor) interview on The Frank DeCaro Show (SIRIUS OutQ/channel 106, June 12 @ 1:15 pm ET)
-HURT performance and interview (Octane/channel 20, June 13 @ 1 pm ET)
-CANDELBOX performance and interview on Jim Breuer Unleashed (Raw Dog/channel 104, June 13 @ 4 pm ET)
-MASON JENNINGS World Café performance and interview (SIRIUS Disorder/channel 24, June 13 @ 6 pm ET)
-SUSANA BACA World Café performance and interview (SIRIUS Disorder/channel 24, June 14 @ 6 pm ET)
-STEPHEN BRUCE (restaurateur) interview on The Frank DeCaro Show (SIRIUS OutQ/channel 106, June 14 @ 12 pm ET)
-MICHELE WUCKER (author, Lockout) interview on The Michelangelo Signorile Show (SIRIUS OutQ/channel 106, June 15 @ 2 pm ET)
-RAINER MARIA performance (Left of Center/channel 26, June 14 @ 9 pm ET and June 16 @ 1 pm ET)
-JUDITH REGAN interview on The Derek and Romaine Show (SIRIUS OutQ/channel 106, June 14 @ 8 pm ET)
-EIGHTEEN VISIONS interview (Faction/channel 28, June 15 @ 3 am ET)
-THE CHARLATANS World Café performance and interview (SIRIUS Disorder/channel 24, June 15 @ 6 pm ET)
-AVENGED SEVENFOLD interview (Octane/channel 20, June 15 @ 7 pm ET)
-50 CENT interview (Shade 45/channel 45, June 15 @ 8 pm ET)
-MAX CAVALERA guest DJ (Hard Attack/channel 27, June 15 @ 11 pm ET)
-IAN SCOTT (ANTHRAX) interview on Jim Breuer Unleashed (Raw Dog/channel 104, June 16 @ 4 pm ET)
-WERNER KLEMPERER archive interview (Symphony Hall/channel 80, June 17 @ 7 am, 1 pm and 7 pm ET)
-CHERISH guest DJs (Hot Jamz/channel 50, June 17 @ 10 am ET)
-ITZHAK PERLMAN contributor to American Voices hosted by Bill Bradley (SIRIUS Stars/channel 102, June 18 @ 9:30 am ET)
-RIHANNA guest DJ (Hot Jamz/channel 50, June 18 @ 10 am ET)
-RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS interview (Faction/channel 28, June 18 @ 2 pm ET)
-STEPHEN STILLS World Café performance and interview (SIRIUS Disorder/channel 24, June 16 @ 1 pm ET)
-TOM DeLONGE (ANGELS & AIRWAVES) guest DJ (Faction/channel 28, June 16 @ 8 pm ET and June 17 @ 1 am ET)
-JAMIE FOXX guest DJ (Heart & Soul/channel 51, June 17 @ 5 pm ET)
- JOE DIFFIE interview on The Charlie Monk Show (Prime Country/channel 61, June 18 @ 10 pm ET)

COMING SOON…
-“MOJO GETS KINKY” - Host Mojo Nixon interviews his old friend, singer/songwriter and Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman (Outlaw Country/channel 63, June 23 @ 7 pm ET, June 24 @ 11 pm ET and June 25 @ 7 am ET)
-JIMMY BUFFETT live concert broadcasts of every show on his Party at the End of the World Tour (Radio Margaritaville/channel 31, June 29 @ 7:30 pm ET from Uncasville, CT through August 12 in Mansfield, MA)
-MARY J. BLIGE, SHAUN WHITE, AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE, BROOKE VALENTINE and MORE!

A thread started in our forum just after 1am EDT talking about the Xact Visor being featured as Today’s Special Value. Thank you to DaveyD for pointing this out and to WolfViper for posting this image. According to SISO, it seems that QVC is broadcasting some of their show from SIRIUS’s offices today. He said, “They’re at the Sirius studios next to the “fishbowl”".

Special Values end at 12am EDT, so if you want to get this radio for the advertised price, act quickly. QVC customers that purchase this radio today must call SIRIUS by June 30, 2006 to activate and SIRIUS will pay your activation fee. Three (3) months activation, SID/ESN number from the radio, and a major credit card required.

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In honor of 6-6-6 Sirius comedy grabbed an EXCLUSIVE interview with none other but Satan himself!
SIRIUS Comedy: Welcome, Satan.

Satan: “Welcome” my [pointy tail]*! The boss said if I don’t do this stupid [darn] interview, he’d dock my pay!

SIRIUS Comedy: How is it you came to work here at SIRIUS? Do you enjoy being the voice of Raw Dog?

Satan: Look…let’s get this straight: I “enjoy” torturing human souls for all eternity! I “enjoy” playing craps with Saddam’s boys! For Hades’ sake, I don’t “enjoy” working for idiots who tell me to “reset the topic” every five minutes!

Problem is: with fuel costs what they are these days, keeping hell hot costs a [whole heck of a lot] of money… a demon needs to do what a demon needs to do… so… one day, me and Sam and his youthful ward, Sal, are watching Gilmore Girls and…

SIRIUS Comedy: Satan watches Gilmore Girls?

Satan: What? C’mon, Gilmore Girls is an excellent show! Tell me you wouldn’t want a mom like Lorelai!?!?…ugh! Anyhoo…this “Sal” mentions that his bosses over at Raw Dog are looking for an announcer for the channel, and that it pays pretty well. So I went to the audition, eviscerated everyone in the room, and started showing up for work!! AHHHHA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA…

It’s a great arrangement: they don’t [mess] with me, and I let them keep their mortal souls. AHHHH HA HA HA HA HA HA… for now.

SIRIUS Comedy: So, Satan, are you excited about June 6th, 2006, when the date will be 6/6/06. Is this like a big day in hell, like a birthday for you?

Satan: Hades help me! That whole “666″ thing is a pile of crap! Sort of like Cinco de Mayo in Mexico, or St. Patrick’s day in Ireland!

Here’s the deal: it wound up in the Bible, then Iron Maiden put it in that [flipping] song… and once you put something in a song…well, just call the poor sonovabitch who has 867-5309 as his phone number…he’ll tell ya. But personally I’m thinking I just might call in sick that day and smite the entire lot of you!

Ugh!…there goes my ulcer. I really wish I didn’t need this gig.

Enough about that! Next question!

SIRIUS COMEDY: An ulcer? Forgive me for saying this, Satan, but that doesn’t seem very Satanic…

Satan: Not satanic? Call me on October 6th, 2014…let me know how “not Satanic” it feels. MUUUAHHAHAHAHA…

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There is a new site out there, http://www.siriusforpoker.com/, that allows you to get a free Sirius by signing up to play poker online. The question becomes, is it worth it? The site works as most poker affiliate sites do, where you have to play ‘raked hands’, or hands of poker where the poker site takes a percentage(about 3-5%, depending on the site) of the pot. This one requires you to play in at least 1250-1500 raked hands with a $1/2 minimum bet for most radios except the S50, which is a minimum of 4500-5000 raked hands. Oh, and you only have 90 days(120 for the S50) to complete that number of hands. At the end of the day, it would be a very expensive way to try and get a free Sirius radio. But, if you are a good poker player and have been playing online for a while, it cannot hurt. Otherwise, I would advise against it. You will spend a lot less money(and time!) just buying the radio instead of trying to play for it. If you lose your initial ‘investment’, generally a minimum of $500, you could have bought yourself a new Starmate Replay along with lifetime service for $100 more.