10 Questions with ... Joe Perez

BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:

I graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in '04, then in '05 I got an internship with Power 96, WPOW/Miami. Soon after I worked the overnight shift, then did some weekend shifts, then I was given an opportunity to do the night show where I brought the station great ratings. I hosted the night show for seven great years when I got the nod to host the morning show at the radio station I grew up listening to. I was honored and humbled, and I had an amazing five years hosting the Power 96 morning show. I learned so much about our great business and had an opportunity to work with a lot of amazing and talented people.

1) How are you occupying your time, besides looking for a job?

I have a small farm on my property with pigs, chickens and two goats. I love coming out with my daughters and tend to the animals.

2) Do you plan on sticking with radio?

Yes! Radio is my first love. We were going steady to 12 great years.

3) What's the longest stretch you've had on the beach?

Going on three months now. Power 96 was my first radio gig.

4) What was your biggest career accomplishment?

When I was hired to host the morning show, being that I started as an intern then hosted the night show, one of my goals was to host the morning show on the station I grew up listening to.

5) What is the next job you'd like to obtain?

I would love to be back on mornings, I also can see myself in afternoon drive and applying the skills I've learned in my 12 years to help wherever I'm needed.

6) Are you spending as much time listening to radio as you used to?

Yes. I find myself listening more at times, just so I can stay in the know.

7) What's the most unbelievable question you've been asked in an interview?

The interviewer asked me what temperature I like my steaks ... LOL. I replied honestly, medium rare of course.

8) What do you miss most about radio?

The listeners! I always enjoyed talking to them on the phone, at events, or just out and about with the family.

9) Having been through all you have dealt with in this biz, what advice would you give a person trying to break in?

Work hard! Be yourself! Have fun! Don't take yourself so seriously! Learn as much as you can and pass what you've been taught on to others.

10) Where do you see yourself in five to 10 years?

I see myself in a management role, perhaps APD or PD with a lot of hard work and dedication. I love working with young talent and helping them develop into great on-air talent.

How about a recipe for our On The Beach cookbook?

You have to try JP's Chicken Wings!!

All you need is:

• Two bottles of Worcestershire sauce
• Pack of chicken wings

Place chicken wings in a bowl then fill with the Worcestershire sauce, let the chicken wings brine in the bowl for at least two hours before frying.

After at least two hours of brining remove wings pat dry and fry them up!

You won't even need to season them.

Bon appétit!