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10 Questions with ... Jimmy (Foxx)
July 18, 2006
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NAME:Jimmy (Foxx)LAST WITH:White River Broadcasting WWWY/WKKGPHONE:951-682-6757
Please begin by giving us a brief career history ...
I started as Jimmy The College Intern as a Board Op and then moved to KOOJ/Riverside as Jimmy Steele doing 7-mid. Next, I joined Country KFRG/Riverside and I was there for 9+ years before moving to Indiana and doing Mornings at Rock WWWY/North Vernon, IN.
1) What do you do to maintain a positive mental attitude and stay motivated?
Looking at my baby and seeing that innocent smile!
2) How are you occupying your time, besides looking for a job?
Spending time with my baby, Ty, and building a personal website.
3) Do you plan on sticking with the radio biz?
Absolutely... or at least 'til I win the lottery.
4) What's the longest stretch you've had on the beach?
This is my first time.
5) What is the next job you'd like to obtain?
I ain't gonna lie ... KFRG!
6) Is there anything specific that you regret doing while you were still working?
Leaving KFRG. It was my big break in radio and a lot of fun to work there. I was spinning in nightclubs, and I literally asked them if I could be on the radio. I wound up on the air in market #26. Honestly, I shouldn't have left!
7) How are you finding the "courtesy level" at places you've applied? (Callbacks, emails, rejection letters, etc.)
People must be really busy. Not many call-backs!
8) Are you finding salaries/benefits lower than you ever thought, about the same, or have you seen some pleasant surprises?
Lower than I expected.
9) What has been your biggest career accomplishment?
I interviewed Marcia Brady!!!
10) What do you miss most about music/radio? The least?
I miss working in a professional environment the most.
Bonus Questions
Care to contribute a low-cost recipe to our "ON THE BEACH" cookbook?
Brown one pound ground beef, drain, add Hamburger Helper, simmer, stirring occasionally until the noodles are tender. The sauce will thicken as it sits.
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