Hey KPBX, where’s the wacky?

I never thought I would say this.

But I sort of miss the zany promotions KPBX used to do for the February recordings and videos sale.

Yes, some of them worked better than others. That’s how it goes with attempts to be creative.

And, yes, listeners did occasionally find themselves thinking, “Ah, so this is where all the frustrated theater majors wound up.”

Still, those little productions could be diverting on a cold, dark winter morning.

This year, it seems Spokane Public Radio has opted for a no-nonsense approach — at least judging by the straightforward spots I have heard this week.

Sounds more professional, I suppose. But not quite so entertaining.