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10 Questions with ... Bill Baker
July 21, 2009
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NAME:Bill BakerPOSITION:APD/MD/morning hostSTATION:WOCQ-FM OC104MARKET:Salisbury/Ocean City, MDCOMPANY:Great Scott BroadcastingBORN:7/29RAISED:Right here on the beach...Ocean City, baby!
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
1998 - 99 -WRXS/Ocean City, MD (Top 40 at the time)
1999 - 2001 - WOCQ/Salisbury/Ocean City, MD
2001-2002 - WJKS/Wilmington, DE Urban WSBY-FM (
2001-2007 - WSBY/ Salisbury/Ocean City, MD
2007-present - WOCQ/ Salisbury/Ocean City, MD1. Think back to 1999.where did you think you'd be in 10 years?
Back in 1999, I was just starting as the morning show producer and parttime here at OC104 on my first stint here. Radio is what I always wanted to do, so I'm where I should be! Everything happens for a reason.
2. What got you interested in Radio?
I did a TV show back right out of high school. I actually ran the station at one point in the summer time. (I'm back on TV, by the way...Friday nights at 10p on MY-RTV here in the Salisbury/Ocean City market if you're ever down this way!) And from there, I picked up on radio and knew this was my calling. I still have fun doing TV though.
3. How do you balance your heavy work schedule with family life?
Its hard!! I'm married and have three wonderful kids. Mikayla is 11, Amaya is 6 and Brandon is 4. They keep us going. My wife actually works in radio, too but on the office side of things. She understands and gets it, so I'm VERY lucky.
5. Ocean City is a beach resort town. How drastically does the vibe change from a hot summer day in August to a chilly February morning?
Wow! What a difference. Actually this area is growing every year more and more year round. Summer seems to last longer every year. But after a while, it slows down traffic wise. But there's still a difference. In the summer, Ocean City is the second largest city in Maryland.
6. You've been working in the area a long time. What other markets might interest you someday?
Of course every jocks dream is to land a major market. I really love Philly and of course New York. Or somewhere in Florida. You never know.
7. Who is your favorite morning personality?
Bill Baker "The Rumpshaker"
8. You're trapped on a deserted island for one year with an actress, a singer and an athlete. Who would they be?
That question is not fair...can I pretend my wife is a singer, actress or athlete and say her?
9. What's your favorite TV show?
"OC LIVE" on MY-RTV...every Friday night at 10pm...did I plugs my show again? LOL Actually I like so many shows. It was Prison Break before it ended. I like some reality shows and all the news channels.
10. How about some dirt on your morning team and which of them is most likely to be found dancing on a bar at the beach on a Friday night?
Jessica is the "HATER" on the show. We often say "she's the worst" or "she's God awful"...LOL Kidding!! She's very strong on the air. I wouldn't want another co-host for anything.
Crookidd is president of the "Booth Street Movers" along with "Sweeeet Alfie"...Alfie joins us on the show every once and a while. They are crazy. Comedians that you HAVE to have on a morning show to make it #1.
Dancing on a bar at the beach?...Crookidd and Sweeet Alfie . But they probably wouldn't be on a bar, they'd be at the American Legion in Salisbury.
Bonus Questions
You're from the Ocean City area. Do your folks listen?
My mom has been following me and listens non-stop
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