Jim “The Critic” Voigt 
A moniker as recognized locally as The Swamp Fox or Hootie, The Critic has been delighting the ears of Charleston radio listeners for years. Voted Best Local Radio Personality by the readers of Charleston City Paper two years in a row, The Critic has a sound and style that throws back to the days of vinyl and cruisin’ the strip.v
Tune in to hear The Critic every weekday 3PM – 7PM, and make sure you don’t miss The Critic’s Choice on Sunday mornings from 9AM – Noon – one of the most eclectic music shows in the Charleston area, playing independent artists, rare tracks and more!
Favorite Concert Experience
“The Replacements (original lineup) at Heartbeat in Oyster Bay, NY”
Favorite Local Hangout
“The East Montague Avenue Strip in Park Circle, North Charleston”
First Record/Tape/CD You Owned
“The Beatles ‘Revolver'”
Music Guilty Pleasure
“The Monkees”
Song You Never Want to Hear Again
“‘Hey There Delilah’ by Plain White T’s”
Critic’s Choice Playlist – December 5th, 2021
First Hour (9am) 1)the white stripes-forever for her-get me behind me satan-2005 2)lindisfarne-meet me on the corner-fog on the tyne-1971 3)kacey musgraves-keep lookin’ up-star crossed-2021 4)the rolling stones-no use in crying-tattoo you-1981 5)modest mouse-out of gas-the lonesome
Critic’s Choice Playlist – November 28th, 2021
First Hour (9am) Teenage Fanclub – Mellow Doubt – Grand Prix – 1995 Mel Torme – Games People Play – A Time For Us – 1969 Plant & Krauss – High and Lonesome – Raise the Roof
Critic’s Choice Playlist – November 21st, 2021
First Hour (9am) 1)tommy james & the shondells-crystal blue persuasion-1968 2)david wilcox-eye of the hurricane-how did you find me here-1989 3)they might be giants-lord snowden-book-2021 4)lone justice-shelter-shelter-1986 5)the kinks-got to be free-lola vs powerman-1970 6)the mamas &
The Critic’s Choice Playlist – November 14th, 2021
First Hour (9am) Pretenders – Human – Viva el Amor – 1999 The Smiths – Cemetry Gates – The Queen is Dead – 1986 Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats – Oh I – The Future – 2021
Critic’s Choice Playlist – November 7th, 2021
First Hour (9am) REM – Electrolite – New Adventures in Hifi – 1996 Tom Waits – Warm Beer & Cold Women – Nighthawks at the Diner – 1975 They Might Be Giants – Super Cool – Book
Trippin' With the Critic
One Day Sunday Fun Day in New Orleans with The Critic
It’s a quick trip to the City of New Orleans on an action packed One Day Sunday Fun Day! The Critic parties in and around the Superdome with the ultra friendly NOLA residents, enjoys the amazing cuisine
Trippin’ With The Critic in Birmingham, AL
The Critic heads to the underrated city of Birmingham for a weekend of shenanigans in the Magic City! Two days of great food, bevs & people, and plenty of music from an array of up and coming
Trippin With The Critic in Denver, Colorado
After a 3 month absence from the friendly skies, The Critic returns to flight and investigates the current state of air travel in America. With a backdrop provided by the majestic Rocky Mountains, the 105.5 The Bridge
Trippin with the Critic in Myrtle Beach, SC
The Critic and the 105.5 The Bridge News Team venture up the Carolina Coast with a soundtrack provided by Prince to visit the always-interesting city of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Trippin’ with the Critic Phoenix, Arizona Day 2
The Critic kicks off 4 decades of out of town radio roadshows with the Just Stay Warm Tour 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona! Spring training baseball at the Cactus League, live music at the Innings Festival, & plenty
