10 Questions with ... Brian "Big Stress" St Germain

BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:

Started college radio on WRIU in 94. I was also a club DJ and was around WZMX/Hartford, CT PD DJ Buck a lot during that time and to this day, Buck is one of my best and closest friends. He brought me up to WWKX (Hot 106) around 1999 and introduced me to the PD at the time, Jerry McKenna. Let’s just say that I never left! 20+ years!

1. What got you into radio?

I started to DJ in 1992 and after I graduated from high school, a friend of mine went to school at University Of Rhode Island and he had a show on WRIU. I was a BIG fan of Stretch & Bob back then, so when he invited me to DJ live on the air, I was like "this is it"!

2. What did you dream of becoming when you were a kid?

At first, I wanted to become a firefighter, but as a kid in the mid-80s to early 90s..Hip Hop took over and being a DJ was my true path.

3. Biggest thing you've learned about yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Not to take anything for granted!

4. You are a Rhode Island native. What's it like being on-air at 'home'?

Being fortunate to be on air, clubs and a part of the community has been special throughout 25 years at "home". It's crazy when I meet new listeners or partygoers who tell me, "my parents always tell me about you”. Now I get it!

5. What might surprise people about living and working in Providence?

Providence is a great city to live and work in because of the colleges, nightlife, food and diversity. It truly is a remarkable city!

7. If you weren't in radio, what do you think you'd be doing professionally?

Real Estate

8. What do you like to do in your spare time?

Personally, like to relax and spend time with friends & family.

9. Can you beat WWKX morning host Bekah Berger at Beat Shazam? (Bekah appeared on Beat Shazam in 2017) If you could be on any TV reality show or game show, which would you want to be on?

Ummmm, I'm going say no on beating Bekah. ...the game show for me would have to be "The Wall"

10. The Voice, American Idol or America's Got Talent?

I'm a Masked Singer guy!

Last streaming binge watch?

Clickbait and Money Heist