In a weird way i’ll miss this group of us when this all ends
Me too. We’ll have to start an Apollo contest survivors thread.
We ain’t got nothing on the hard cases over in the Fan To Fan For Dummies thread.
Still hoping for Baltimore... but alas that one escapes me too... where are the fall dates. Need to plan accordingly for the wreck that will be my life once clinical starts haha.
HOLY FUCKING SHIT I WON!!!!! I have called every single time and have followed every post in this thread and am glad to finally make my very first post!!!!
Good for you! If you need a +1, I live a 15 minute train ride and can be there at a moment's notice with dinner lol
My home phone connected and started ringing immediately at 6:52 PT. Thought I would at least get through for a number but it just rang for 5 minutes and disconnected again.
Was in my car. Same time same exact thing.
Sorry. The world doesn't work the way you tell it to.
In a weird way i’ll miss this group of us when this all ends
Me too. We’ll have to start an Apollo contest survivors thread.
We ain’t got nothing on the hard cases over in the Fan To Fan For Dummies thread.
Oh ya, I can only imagine. Haven’t dipped my toe in that pond, but I heard a lot of frustration on the Faithfull forum a couple of weeks ago. I think our survivors’ group would be all about the good times rather than commiserating.
Verizon cell phone, usually have the house phone trying too but it was in use. Jumped the gun and called during the promo and it kept ringing, which it rarely goes past 2 rings and I had a feeling I got caught in the endless ringing loop that has happened before they play it, I believe that is when they are clearing the lines. I was listening on the actual radio in my living room (I only had the streaming subscription and once I found out about the delay I got the portable radio and sound system before the contest started.) I believe it was shortly into the next song which I don't even remember what it was and I think it rang but am honestly not sure. Did not hear any background music. A woman answered and asked my name and everything after that is a blur. I just got back from my first trip to Vegas late last night and it seems I brought back some luck with me. Add me to the list of lucky ones going to Apollo, Baltimore, MSG. Keep at it everybody!
Verizon cell phone, usually have the house phone trying too but it was in use. Jumped the gun and called during the promo and it kept ringing, which it rarely goes past 2 rings and I had a feeling I got caught in the endless ringing loop that has happened before they play it, I believe that is when they are clearing the lines. I was listening on the actual radio in my living room (I only had the streaming subscription and once I found out about the delay I got the portable radio and sound system before the contest started.) I believe it was shortly into the next song which I don't even remember what it was and I think it rang but am honestly not sure. Did not hear any background music. A woman answered and asked my name and everything after that is a blur. I just got back from my first trip to Vegas late last night and it seems I brought back some luck with me. Add me to the list of lucky ones going to Apollo, Baltimore, MSG. Keep at it everybody!
Congrats again! Now that you have Apollo and MSG; how about you sell your Baltimore to me? Pretty please? 😎🙏🏻🤣
Weird I got caller 9 as well at 9:56. I’m sure she said 9.
Definitely sounded like a 9 and it was also at 9:56. She didn't sound that sure though, lol
Haha, well I hope she was more sure of herself for caller 22.
Columbus 6/24/03, Pittsburgh 9/28/05, Cleveland 5/20/06, Pittsburgh 6/23/06, Chicago 8/5/07, New York 6/24/08, New York 6/25/08, Hartford 6/27/08, Mansfield 6/28/08, Mansfield 6/30/08, EV D.C. 8/16/08, EV Chicago 8/22/08, EV Baltimore 6/14/09, Chicago 8/23/09, Philadelphia 10/27/09, Philadelphia 10/28/09, Philadelphia 10/30/09, Philadelphia 10/31/09, Columbus 5/6/10, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Cleveland 5/9/10, Buffalo 5/10/10, EV Detroit 6/26/11, Toronto 9/12/11, Hamilton 9/15/11, Pittsburgh 10/11/13, Buffalo 10/12/13, San Diego 11/21/13, Los Angeles 11/23/13, Los Angeles 11/24/13, Cincinnati 10/1/14, Detroit 10/16/14, New York 9/26/15, Greenville 4/16/16, Hampton 4/18/16, Columbia 4/21/16, Philadelphia 4/29/16, Chicago 8/20/16, Chicago 8/22/16, Denver 9/22/22, Los Angeles 5/21/24
But to get this right, you called during the promo and it kept on ringing until you won? No other calls other than 1 this time?
This is something I don’t think we have heard yet?
No, I called early the other day and it just rang for like 5 minutes straight and usually I get 2 rings and call circuits busy. I called during the tail end of the promo knowing it was gonna be next. But once it rang the 3rd time I had a feeling they were clearing the lines and I'd be wasting my call. Bold move I know, but had a feeling it was too early to have so many rings. called 14 more times and got through at 9:56.
But to get this right, you called during the promo and it kept on ringing until you won? No other calls other than 1 this time?
This is something I don’t think we have heard yet?
No, I called early the other day and it just rang for like 5 minutes straight and usually I get 2 rings and call circuits busy. I called during the tail end of the promo knowing it was gonna be next. But once it rang the 3rd time I had a feeling they were clearing the lines and I'd be wasting my call. Bold move I know, but had a feeling it was too early to have so many rings. called 14 more times and got through at 9:56.
Gotcha! Thanks for clearing it up! Did ya see DMB at the Chelsea when you were in Vegas? That would be even more lucky
But to get this right, you called during the promo and it kept on ringing until you won? No other calls other than 1 this time?
This is something I don’t think we have heard yet?
No, I called early the other day and it just rang for like 5 minutes straight and usually I get 2 rings and call circuits busy. I called during the tail end of the promo knowing it was gonna be next. But once it rang the 3rd time I had a feeling they were clearing the lines and I'd be wasting my call. Bold move I know, but had a feeling it was too early to have so many rings. called 14 more times and got through at 9:56.
Well, i guess some of us don't have a chance based on this. My very first call was at 9:58 when the second the song played and you already won 2 minutes before my call. My delay must be way behind.
Congrats on the win !! Glad to see real fans from here win.
But to get this right, you called during the promo and it kept on ringing until you won? No other calls other than 1 this time?
This is something I don’t think we have heard yet?
No, I called early the other day and it just rang for like 5 minutes straight and usually I get 2 rings and call circuits busy. I called during the tail end of the promo knowing it was gonna be next. But once it rang the 3rd time I had a feeling they were clearing the lines and I'd be wasting my call. Bold move I know, but had a feeling it was too early to have so many rings. called 14 more times and got through at 9:56.
Gotcha! Thanks for clearing it up! Did ya see DMB at the Chelsea when you were in Vegas? That would be even more lucky
Yep, the Dave show was the reason for the trip, was a nice venue and GA floor, but still double the size of the Apollo, haha. well done indeed on that. Nice catch.
But to get this right, you called during the promo and it kept on ringing until you won? No other calls other than 1 this time?
This is something I don’t think we have heard yet?
No, I called early the other day and it just rang for like 5 minutes straight and usually I get 2 rings and call circuits busy. I called during the tail end of the promo knowing it was gonna be next. But once it rang the 3rd time I had a feeling they were clearing the lines and I'd be wasting my call. Bold move I know, but had a feeling it was too early to have so many rings. called 14 more times and got through at 9:56.
Gotcha! Thanks for clearing it up! Did ya see DMB at the Chelsea when you were in Vegas? That would be even more lucky
Yep, the Dave show was the reason for the trip, was a nice venue and GA floor, but still double the size of the Apollo, haha. well done indeed on that. Nice catch.
Haha I love Dave. Can’t wait for Mohegan x2 and SPAC x2. I did the couch tour for Vegas and then listened multiple times live. The energy was palpable and that set list!!!!
But to get this right, you called during the promo and it kept on ringing until you won? No other calls other than 1 this time?
This is something I don’t think we have heard yet?
No, I called early the other day and it just rang for like 5 minutes straight and usually I get 2 rings and call circuits busy. I called during the tail end of the promo knowing it was gonna be next. But once it rang the 3rd time I had a feeling they were clearing the lines and I'd be wasting my call. Bold move I know, but had a feeling it was too early to have so many rings. called 14 more times and got through at 9:56.
Gotcha! Thanks for clearing it up! Did ya see DMB at the Chelsea when you were in Vegas? That would be even more lucky
Yep, the Dave show was the reason for the trip, was a nice venue and GA floor, but still double the size of the Apollo, haha. well done indeed on that. Nice catch.
Haha I love Dave. Can’t wait for Mohegan x2 and SPAC x2. I did the couch tour for Vegas and then listened multiple times live. The energy was palpable and that set list!!!!
Yeah lotta nice bustouts, glad they didn't play it safe. I'll be doing Deer Creek x2, SPAC x2, Jones Beach.
But to get this right, you called during the promo and it kept on ringing until you won? No other calls other than 1 this time?
This is something I don’t think we have heard yet?
No, I called early the other day and it just rang for like 5 minutes straight and usually I get 2 rings and call circuits busy. I called during the tail end of the promo knowing it was gonna be next. But once it rang the 3rd time I had a feeling they were clearing the lines and I'd be wasting my call. Bold move I know, but had a feeling it was too early to have so many rings. called 14 more times and got through at 9:56.
Gotcha! Thanks for clearing it up! Did ya see DMB at the Chelsea when you were in Vegas? That would be even more lucky
Yep, the Dave show was the reason for the trip, was a nice venue and GA floor, but still double the size of the Apollo, haha. well done indeed on that. Nice catch.
Haha I love Dave. Can’t wait for Mohegan x2 and SPAC x2. I did the couch tour for Vegas and then listened multiple times live. The energy was palpable and that set list!!!!
Yeah lotta nice bustouts, glad they didn't play it safe. I'll be doing Deer Creek x2, SPAC x2, Jones Beach.
See ya at SPAC! We are camping at Moreau. We thought about NH too but that might be a bit much after SPAC weekend. Wish we could do gorge but can’t do that after finishing NP school.
But to get this right, you called during the promo and it kept on ringing until you won? No other calls other than 1 this time?
This is something I don’t think we have heard yet?
No, I called early the other day and it just rang for like 5 minutes straight and usually I get 2 rings and call circuits busy. I called during the tail end of the promo knowing it was gonna be next. But once it rang the 3rd time I had a feeling they were clearing the lines and I'd be wasting my call. Bold move I know, but had a feeling it was too early to have so many rings. called 14 more times and got through at 9:56.
Gotcha! Thanks for clearing it up! Did ya see DMB at the Chelsea when you were in Vegas? That would be even more lucky
Yep, the Dave show was the reason for the trip, was a nice venue and GA floor, but still double the size of the Apollo, haha. well done indeed on that. Nice catch.
Haha I love Dave. Can’t wait for Mohegan x2 and SPAC x2. I did the couch tour for Vegas and then listened multiple times live. The energy was palpable and that set list!!!!
Yeah lotta nice bustouts, glad they didn't play it safe. I'll be doing Deer Creek x2, SPAC x2, Jones Beach.
See ya at SPAC! We are camping at Moreau. We thought about NH too but that might be a bit much after SPAC weekend. Wish we could do gorge but can’t do that after finishing NP school.
When music worlds collide!! Lol I'm also going to DMB @ SPAC, Denver, Gorge, and Irvine. Been following them live since 99 but a PJ fan since they hit the airwaves. If only PJ toured as much and their tickets weren't so dang difficult to come by! Alas, back ti the phones tomorrow!
Verizon cell phone, usually have the house phone trying too but it was in use. Jumped the gun and called during the promo and it kept ringing, which it rarely goes past 2 rings and I had a feeling I got caught in the endless ringing loop that has happened before they play it, I believe that is when they are clearing the lines. I was listening on the actual radio in my living room (I only had the streaming subscription and once I found out about the delay I got the portable radio and sound system before the contest started.) I believe it was shortly into the next song which I don't even remember what it was and I think it rang but am honestly not sure. Did not hear any background music. A woman answered and asked my name and everything after that is a blur. I just got back from my first trip to Vegas late last night and it seems I brought back some luck with me. Add me to the list of lucky ones going to Apollo, Baltimore, MSG. Keep at it everybody!
Well done. Congrats again on the win and enjoy all those shows!!!
9-2 eastern..and also faithful forum at 5-6ish (i think)
9-2 ET and FF is at 5 ET. Will post the notes in a bit.
Feels like we were just doing this... oh right, we were! Three hours to get things done then back at it. Wishing luck to all! Let’s make this a great day!!!
In a weird way i’ll miss this group of us when this all ends
Me too. We’ll have to start an Apollo contest survivors thread.
We ain’t got nothing on the hard cases over in the Fan To Fan For Dummies thread.
I’ve been trying so hard for Baltimore from the beginning and have missed so many. Getting very discouraged. I basically couldnt focus on Apollo bc unfortunately I let my XM acct lapse last year. If anyone wants to have mercy on me and take me as their +1, I’m very cool. You will like me. You would make me so happy! I live in Jersey and it’s hard to imagine that I have no way in to the Apollo other than the Omaze contest (where my chances are like 1 in 1,000,000,000) or begging. I think I like my chances begging better so here I am! 😂
5/3/92 Omaha, NE
6/19/95 Red Rocks
9/11/98 MSG
11/19/12 EV solo Tulsa
7/19/13 Wrigley 10/19/13 Brooklyn 2 10/21/13 Philly 1 10/22/13 Philly 2 10/25/13 Hartford
10/08/14 Tulsa 10/09/14 Lincoln
9/26/15 New York City
4/16/16 Greenville 4/28/16 Philly 1 4/29/16 Philly 2 5/1/16 MSG 1 5/2/16 MSG 2 8/7/16 Fenway 2 8/20/16 Wrigley 1 4/7/17 RRHOF New York City 9/02/18 Fenway 1 9/04/2018 Fenway 2 9/18/21 Asbury Park 9/11/22 New York City 9/14/22 Camden
Oh man. Had a dream last night that I gave it one last call after I thought someone had won. Some picked up and said “Hi you’re #22 who’s this??” I started yelling “did i win??” It was too real. They even got my info and put me on hold! And then.....Apple Alarm Clock music.
HOLY FUCKING SHIT I WON!!!!! I have called every single time and have followed every post in this thread and am glad to finally make my very first post!!!!
Good morning! Another day, another chance to win. Here's a briefing for today (Wednesday). Three chances today!
Song of the week: Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town Call in window: 9 am - 2 pm EST (6 am - 11 am PST) Chances to win: 2 Number: 855-973-2755
Faithfull Forum Call in window: 5 pm - 6 pm EST (2 pm - 3 pm PST) Chances to win: 1 Number: 855-973-2755
Listening Tips:
Online and satellite listeners have both won. They seem to start taking callers at online start time.
Online starts to play 2-2.5 minutes after satellite.
Satellite listeners have graciously posted here when the song starts. F5 is your friend.
A short promo for the contest typically plays before the song of the week is aired. That promo is typically shorter and includes audio of previous winners. updated
PJ Radio confirmed two plays for rest of contest with a like on Twitter.
There is typically at least 1 hour between each play, but has been longer.
Dialing Tips:
When dialing, if you hear "all circuits are busy", "your call can not be completed", or get a standard busy signal, hang up and call again. Otherwise, wait!
Fans that have gotten through have reported dead air or hearing background music before a human picks up.
They don't announce the winner on air (except during the FF), but many have been trying for 10-15 minutes before giving up.
Ice cream can be used to keep children occupied while dialing (@MakeUSmile).
Faithfull Forum:
Rob has given them away early in the show and late in the show. He typically gives notice at the beginning.
Week 1 started at 6 pm EST. Week 2 and 3 started at 5 pm EST. Week 4 (today) starts at 5 pm EST.
Comments
I'm so tired. I called 56 times today alone.
Congrats on the win !! Glad to see real fans from here win.
Good LUCK tomorrow.
6/19/95 Red Rocks
9/11/98 MSG
11/19/12 EV solo Tulsa
7/19/13 Wrigley 10/19/13 Brooklyn 2 10/21/13 Philly 1 10/22/13 Philly 2 10/25/13 Hartford
10/08/14 Tulsa 10/09/14 Lincoln
9/26/15 New York City
4/16/16 Greenville 4/28/16 Philly 1 4/29/16 Philly 2 5/1/16 MSG 1 5/2/16 MSG 2 8/7/16 Fenway 2 8/20/16 Wrigley 1
4/7/17 RRHOF New York City
9/02/18 Fenway 1 9/04/2018 Fenway 2
9/18/21 Asbury Park
9/11/22 New York City
9/14/22 Camden
Song of the week: Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town
Call in window: 9 am - 2 pm EST (6 am - 11 am PST)
Chances to win: 2
Number: 855-973-2755
Faithfull Forum
Call in window: 5 pm - 6 pm EST (2 pm - 3 pm PST)
Chances to win: 1
Number: 855-973-2755
Listening Tips:
- Online and satellite listeners have both won. They seem to start taking callers at online start time.
- Online starts to play 2-2.5 minutes after satellite.
- Satellite listeners have graciously posted here when the song starts. F5 is your friend.
- A short promo for the contest typically plays before the song of the week is aired. That promo is typically shorter and includes audio of previous winners. updated
- PJ Radio confirmed two plays for rest of contest with a like on Twitter.
- There is typically at least 1 hour between each play, but has been longer.
Dialing Tips:- When dialing, if you hear "all circuits are busy", "your call can not be completed", or get a standard busy signal, hang up and call again. Otherwise, wait!
- Fans that have gotten through have reported dead air or hearing background music before a human picks up.
- They don't announce the winner on air (except during the FF), but many have been trying for 10-15 minutes before giving up.
- Ice cream can be used to keep children occupied while dialing (@MakeUSmile).
Faithfull Forum:Good luck everyone!
Porch Winners (thanks for the list @MakeUSmile):
https://siriusxm.com/pjrules
https://www.siriusxm.com/PJApollo (don't forget to enter for a chance to win)