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10 Questions with ... Cash & Carrie
February 12, 2007
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NAME:Cash & CarrieTITLE:Morning ShowSTATION:WTNTMARKET:Tallahassee, FLCOMPANY:Clear ChannelBORN:MidwestRAISED:Midwest
Please outline your radio career so far:
For both of us, the "Nomad Tour" has included: Columbus, Ohio; Springfield, Illinois; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Binghamton, New York; Yakima, Washington; Orlando and Melbourne, Florida; and at last, Sweet Home Tallahassee!
1. What got you interested in radio?
Cash was at his 6th grade dance, went up to the DJ, and told him he was interested in radio. The DJ's words were so profound they moved him. He said "Learn how to drive a truck kid!"
Carrie first remembers wanting to get into radio when she was six years old. She interviewed everyone with a tape recorder and microphone on Christmas Eve, wanting to record EVERYONE'S voice and listen back!
2. If you were just starting out in broadcasting, knowing now what you didn't know then, would you still do it?
Depends of what day of the week you ask us! Honestly, YES! Radio is the closest we ever want to come to working a real job!
3. In today's homogenized world of radio, how do you "localize" and how do you get into your listeners head whether they are on the job, in the car or at home?
We never knew radio was in the milk industry! Being Local? We ARE local, we ARE part of the community! We live here and talk about it EVERY day!! Contrary to what many programmers believe these days, people DO come out to see us and if your in Nashville or New York City it's ridiculous to think you can be "relatable" to people in a city where you don't live!!!
4. There are so many choices today. Radio competes with the Internet, TV, cell-phones, video games. How important is radio to the average person today?
It's more convenience that importance. It STILL has to be entertaining enough to hold their interest! That's why we try to be as REAL as we can!
5. What is the most unique characteristic of your market and your station?
Welcome to North Florida and South Georgia! We've got the Governor and the most winningest football coach in the history of college football within a few miles of each other! Thirty minutes from the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico and boiled peanuts as far as the eye can see! Hello paradise!
6. If you were to leave radio today and choose another occupation, what do you think you'd like to do?
Cash - "Chippendale Dancer"
Carrie - "Manager of the Chippendale dancers!!!"7. Who's your favorite air-personality not on your staff?
Cash - Skip Mahaffey at US 103 in Tampa, the Gold Standard!
Carrie - Jonathon Brandmeir, 97.9 The Loop Chicago, need I say more??!!!8. What was the first concert you ever attended?
Cash - The Osmonds 1972 at the Ohio State Fair
Carrie - Bay City Rollers 1975 Illinois State Fair, with mom!!!9. How did 9/11 change you personally?
Redefined our patriotism and why were PROUD to be Americans. Re-realizing how standing together makes us stronger!
10. In today's world of multi-tasking and wearing many hats, how do you find time to show prep and what sources do you use?
LIFE is SHOW PREP!!! You Show prep when you don't even realize it!
Bonus Questions
1. You're stuck on a deserted island and you get to pick one artist to be stuck with you. Who would it be and don't limit it to our format?
Cash - Selma Hayek, she can sing right??
Carrie - Willie Nelson, you'd never run out of party supplies!!2. You just won the lotto and you have your boss on the line. What's the first thing that you would say?
Cash - "Your Fired"
Carrie - "This is Carrie's new secretary, she will not be in- ever again!!"3. What's your favorite fast food?
Cash - ALL OF IT!
Carrie - Fazoli's! It's fast and easy and Italian like her!4. What "reality show" could you see yourself appearing on and why?
Cash - "Biggest Loser" because he says "Look at me!!!"
Carrie - "Cops!" For obvious reasons! Hi Mom!!5. What's your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Cash - attempting to break the World's record of Consecutive Hours in a Recliner!
Carrie - setting the land speed record in a Honda Element!! -
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