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10 Questions with ... Jay Michaels
August 19, 2008
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NAME:Jay MichaelsTITLE:OMSTATION:WROXMARKET:NorfolkCOMPANY:SinclairBORN:Kansas CityRAISED:Denver
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
Started at KHFI in1989 as MD/nights, moved to KDGE/Dallas as MD/nights, then KRBE/Houston -- started as MD and then became PD. Launched KDHT/Austin, KZZA/Dallas, and then WROX & WUSH in Norfolk 2005.
LAST NON-INDUSTRY JOB:
In high school at clothing store in Denver
FIRST RECORD EVER PURCHASED:
Grease Soundtrack
FIRST CONCERT:
Police in Denver
FAVORITE BAND OF ALL-TIME:
Sarah McLachlan
1. How did you become interested in radio?
I've always loved music, as a 10 year old kid I had a subscription to Billboard magazine! I listened to radio for more than just the music, basically I was an obsessed radio kid! Oh yeah, I also learned about new music every week by listening to Joel Denver on Future Hits...then I would call our CHR station and request the new songs!
2. What was your favorite station to listen to when you were a kid?
I used to listen to KIMN-AM in Denver. At the time it was the only CHR in Denver Colorado! I used to call and vote for the top 9 @ 9 every night!
3. What's one thing that would surprise many people to learn about you?
That I also program Hampton Roads newest country station WUSH!
4. Give us a run down of your new on-air lineup and why you made the changes?
We have added Opie and Anthony to middays. We extended their show to four hours so we are able to still run music during the show. We run about 7 songs per hour!
5. What is the 96X brand with less music on the station?
We are still able to play music in middays. We are the only station for the hottest new Pop Alternative and Rock. We are just giving people more compelling content to compete with all the other places the listeners can get their music and entertainment.
6. What would an outsider find most surprising about the Norfolk radio market?
That Hampton Roads is made up of seven cities with a huge military presence to give the area a very diverse audience.
7. What makes 96X unique?
Definitely the talent on the station from Mike and Bob in the afternoon to Mancow in the morning to Opie And Anthony, and of course, the music! Where else in Norfolk can you hear new Weezer, Metro Station, Death Cab For Cutie, and Atreyu?
8. Fill in the blank: I can't make it through the day without _________?
My morning workout!
9. What is the one truth that has held constant throughout your career?
Be good to other people, work hard, be grounded and positive and all your dreams will come true. It's corny but so true. It's an amazing life and every day appreciate all the blessings I have experienced in my career!
10. What career path would you be following had it not been for this industry?
That's tough because this is all I ever wanted to do but if I had to follow another career path it would be something with animals ...veterinary medicine!
Bonus Questions
What are your hobbies?
Working out (keeps me young), movies, going to dinner, hanging with my 4 Chihuahuas, and when I have any free time... relaxing!
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