Long after the last song fades and the studio lights dim, a quiet presence lingers in the halls of KNCT. Staff whisper about a ghostly figure known only as “The Engineer,” a spectral soul said to have once kept the station running through storms, outages, and long overnight shifts. He vanished decades ago during a lightning strike that knocked out the tower, but his dedication never left.

Late at night, when the building is still and the air hangs heavy with static, strange things begin to happen. The ON AIR light flickers when no one’s broadcasting. Old jazz records cue themselves. And sometimes, just before midnight, a faint voice crackles through the monitors. Low, steady, and impossible to trace.

Staff have reported cold drafts sweeping through the NestFM studio, even when the HVAC is off. Others swear they’ve seen a shadow pass behind the soundproof glass, only to find the room empty. The most chilling tale? A long-forgotten promo once aired during a dead slot—an eerie message welcoming listeners to “KNCT… where the signal never sleeps.”

Some say The Engineer is still trying to keep the station alive, patching signals and guarding the airwaves. Others believe he’s searching for one final broadcast to say goodbye.

So if you’re working late, and the meters twitch or the playlist skips—don’t panic. Just nod, adjust the mic, and say, “We’re live, Engineer. Loud and clear.”

Because at KNCT, even the ghosts know to keep the simply beautiful music playing.

Tune in at 5 p.m. this afternoon and join the spirited crowd of ghouls and goblins for Episode 338 of The Softer Side. This special Halloween edition brings you a spellbinding playlist, carefully crafted to capture the mood and magic of the night.