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10 Questions with ... Raul Roc-The-Rideshare
April 23, 2019
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BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
SirusXM Ch 152 - En Vivo Radio, Miami, FL ... WPYO-WPYM/Orlando, FL ... WPOW/Miami, FL ...WAPE/Jacksonville, FL ... KQLK/Lake Charles, LA ... KVYB/Oxnard-Ventura, CA ... KAJM-KNRJ/Phoenix ... WPTY/Long Island, NY ... WMXJ/Miami, FL ... KBGZ-KHIX/Elko, NV ... KMDX/San Angelo, TX and last at KXIY/San Angelo
1) What do you do to maintain a positive mental attitude and to stay motivated?
I spend time with family and friends, travel and read as much as I can.
2) How are you occupying your time, besides looking for a job?
I have been driving for Uber in Denver and it's really a fun job. It's a great way to connect with locals and visitors.
3) Some people get discouraged or enlightened with the business when they actually step out of it for a while. Tell us your observations from the outside.
Most companies have their stations voicetracked verses having live jocks in the studio.
4) Do you plan on sticking with radio?
I do plan on sticking with it; it is not going to be easy to get a gig these days, but I'm willing to move anywhere to work on-air again.
5) What's the longest stretch you've had on the beach?
Six months.
6) What's the best way to get your foot in the door?
I think doing weekends/swing is a good way to get your foot in the door with a broadcast company.
7) What has been your best resource for finding out about job openings?
I've found all my jobs through the All Access jobs section.
8) What's the craziest thing you've ever done to get a job?
My first official radio gig, I used to drive five-and-a-half hours to Orlando from West Palm Beach and back every day for eight months just to mix a noon live mix show feature on WPYO 95.3 Party.
9) What is the next job you'd like to obtain?
I would love to get the shot to program. Not one company that I've worked for has given me the opportunity.
10) Are you finding salaries/benefits lower than you ever thought, about the same, or have you seen some pleasant surprises?
They are definitely lower than I ever thought that radio personality salaries would be.
Bonus Questions
Care to contribute a recipe for our "On The Beach" cookbook
INGREDIENTS
- 1 loaf Cuban bread, sliced lengthwise
- ½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard, or to taste
- 1 ½ pounds boiled ham, sliced
- 1 ½ pounds roasted pork , sliced
- 1 pound Swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 cup dill pickle chips, or to taste
PREPARATION
Assemble the sandwich
Spread two tablespoons of the butter on one-half of the bread loaf and a thin layer of mustard on the other. Place one to two layers of ham, pork, cheese, and, finally, pickles on the buttered bread and top with the mustard-spread bread.
Wrap the sandwich in foil
Smear the remaining butter all over the outside of the sandwich and wrap it completely in aluminum foil.
Press and grill the sandwich
- Heat your grill to high (550°F) and close the lid. Wait at least 15 minutes before lowering the heat to medium-high (450°F) and continuing.
- Before grilling the sandwich, press down on it with your hands to flatten it. Place the wrapped, flattened sandwich on the grill and top with a brick, grill press, or any other heavy, heat-resistant object. Close the lid and grill for five to six minutes per side.
- Remove the wrapped sandwich from the grill and take off the foil. Return the sandwich to the grill and grill for about two to three minutes per side, or until both pieces of bread are crispy and golden brown.
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