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10 Questions with ... Orlando
August 31, 2010
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BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
I started in Tallahassee, while in college at Florida A&M University, as an intern in '91. I moved to reception/traffic, then on air, doing nights at Top 40/Mainstream WXSR (Star 101.5)/Tallahassee. I eventually became the MD and shortly after, we changed formats to Alternative and became WXSR (X101.5) in '93. I remained on as MD and then became PD/nights. In '95, I left for Top 40/Mainstream WWLD (Wild 106)/Tallahassee and became MD/afternoons and then switched to WHBX/Tallahassee in '97. In '98, I finally left the comfort of Tallahassee for Tampa, as MD/aternoons at WLLD (WiLD 98.7). In '01, I segued to PD/Mornings, where I reside, right now, at our new frequency WiLD 94.1, Hits & Hip Hip.
1. If you weren't in radio, where would you be and what would you be doing, professionally?
If I wasn't here, I'd want to work for a label, finding talent. Now that interest will always be there, but since record labels are about a reliable as a condom, with a nail hammered through it, it isn't a reality, right now. I'd also love to be a high school teacher. I know, money isn't important, to me, I guess.
2. Chelsea Handler or Snookie...Which would you rather have as guest co-host for one week?
Absolutely Chelsea Handler. She's hilarious. Snooki is just hilarious LOOKING!
3. What was the last movie you cried at?
City of Angels. That movie F'd me up. Note: Don't call friends, WHILE CRYIN' STILL, and try and tell them about the movie. Always sounds bad!
4. Bruce St. James...ever heard of him? Not too long ago he gave up a promising career as a programmer to move over to host a talk radio show. Have you ever thought about how you would do as a talk host?
I'm not as smart as Bruce, so he's able to tread in that water. Not I, captain.
5. Who is the better cook, you or your wife?
LOL! I'll pass.
6. If you were a MMA fighter, what would be your nickname?
Trackstar, cuz I am running from anybody, in lil shorts, trying to wrestle me to the ground!
7. Which reality/game show are you more likely to win...Jeopardy or Wipeout?
Jeopardy.
8. What do you do to relax AWAY from radio?
I play poker, I write, and tickle my daughters. Their laughter makes me smile.
9. How did your MD, Brewstaaa get her nickname?
Everyone at the station, has nicknames, since we've all fractured a law or two. She reminded me of Punky Brewster, with the goofy laugh and hippy mentality, and I asked our then MD (Beata), if the intern had been drinking. She said, "the girl is like that, all of the time, and doesn't even drink". Her name was stamped then, Drunky Brewster. She later remixed it to Brewstaaa! LOL!
10. On the run from the law, you are forced to take a job with the circus. What gig would you like to have?
The bearded lady. I already got a nice rack!