Not only did he write the theme music for the show, but Chris is also the featured guest on this episode of Keep it 2000. The concept being that regular presenters Brian Mann and Nate Milton re-examine every WCW Nitro event from the year 2000 to the present day. This is of course not the first time that Chris and Brian have worked together, having already done Wrestlemania previews in 2013 and also 2014. Beyond some minor diversions the main topics of conversation are understandably all wrestling related. I'll level with you and say that my knowledge of the sport is far from complete, so for a lot of the time I'm hopelessly lost with the subject matter. But that's OK, because my lack of awareness is perfectly countered by my enthusiasm to hear from Mr Urbanowicz once again in a public form.
As this podcast is all about looking back to the year 2000, we learn just what was number one in the UK singles chart on Valentine's Day this year. As it happens, it was Go Let it Out by Oasis which leads seemlessly into a story of Chris meeting Liam Gallagher. Something which was apparently terrifying. We also find out in his own words how he feels in comparison to Kanye West:-
"I'm considerably better than him."
Attempting to refute that point would probably prove annoyingly fruitless.
Listening to the show has got me thinking that Mr Urbanowicz would be great on radio. He just has that depth of tone that makes him very easy to listen to, and plus it would give him a chance to play some of his favourite tunes. Chris also possesses the required wit and intelligence to be able to do the talking thing, something which has already been reflected in the positive feedback he received for his stint on Keep it 2000. I would imagine he'd fit in very well on 6 Music here in the UK, which allows for more alternative playlists. There have been times in the past when the DJ opportunity has actually happened, albeit briefly, during his tenure as an Editor when the band did the XFM residency in 2007, for example. There's also something fun about a man who appeared on so many recordings but never actually sang (unless he's on the "We've all been changed" choir section of Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors?), making a new career using only his voice.
He could even do a spell on Smooth Radio, where he'd be able to unleash his forbidden love of Phil Collins' music to a waiting world and finally rid himself of that "dark, indie cool" tag once and for all. The possibilities are both endless and ridiculous all at once. Enjoy the chat ;)
brought to you with lots and lots of lemming-love :) x
