Every Tuesday morning from 11 to 12, a wide array of "boy bands" can be heard on 93.1. Kirstin Franklin and Bridget Boykin, DJs for St.Olaf's KSTO, play many of pop culture's favorite boy bands including N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys.

The Twinkie and Schatze Show, named after the first pets of Franklin and Boykin, does not limit its musical selection to what one would normally consider to be stereotypical boy bands. Franklin says, "Our focus is on boy bands and we define a boy band by any band that has all boys in it. This includes N'Sync as well as groups like Barenaked Ladies and Soundgarden."

The show aims to break down the stereotypes many people place on what is called boy bands. "People aren't very accepting of stereotypical, teeny-bopper groups. Just because they are popular doesn't mean they don't have good music. And if they are hot and they can dance that is just extra bonus points. I think most guys are just jealous. I think most men on campus are closet boy-band lovers. You know they all listen to Pearl Jam, Guster and B.B. Mak in the privacy of their own rooms. They just don't like to admit it to the world. We're just trying to help them come out of their musical seclusion," says Frankin.

Although their focus is on boy bands, the Twinkie and Schatze show does provide KSTO listeners with a variety of music. Boykin remarks, "If you want to hear Mozart, heavy-metal, hard core rap, jazz, reggae, Phil Collins, Marvin Gaye, musicals, whatever, just call in and make a request. We'll play it. If for some reason we don't have it, we'll find it for the next show. We are a non-discriminating radio show. We are accepting of all music." The show has received and fulfilled requests for groups such as New Kids on the Block, Joseph Arthur and DMX.

The Twinkie and Schatze show even has a dedicated following. One listener immediately came to both Franklin and Boykin's minds. "Her name is Sarah. She calls in at least once every radio show just to let us know that someone is listening. She always requests a song, usually a boy band, to help us educate the St. Olaf community," says Franklin. Boykin says "She is a much loved aspect of the tradition of our show. The Twinkie and Schatze show just wouldn't be the same without her." Franklin even mentioned that they are considering making her an intern or would like to have her come in and do a guest spot.

Both Boykin and Franklin started DJing for KSTO last year- mostly because they thought it looked like it would be a fun experience. "It just seemed like a cool thing to do and a fun way to get involved on campus," says Boykin. Franklin said she remembers first becoming interested in being a DJ when she visited her older sister Erika and would hang out with her in the studio as she did her show. "It's a relaxing break in our day," remarked Franklin, "We get to hang out, listen to music and talk."

Both Boykin and Franklin encourage everyone to listen to their show at least once to experience their extensive selection of boy bands and to listen to some great music.