My Big Shot

Last night was very exciting. After months of communications with radio bigwigs, I was given the opportunity to do an on-air audition at WCKG, Chicago's Free-FM. Everyone told me to not look at it as an audition, but hey, they're not the boss of me, I'll look at things however I want. The Eminem song "Lose Yourself" kept running through my head. That makes perfect sense. I'm forty, white and live in the suburbs. What other song would I have in my head? Sing along won't you, "you only get one shot do not miss your chance to blow, cause opportunity comes once in a lifetime."

The show came off without a hitch. The powers that be teamed me with a talented guy named Bill Lloyd. He has a voice that can dampen panties from twenty paces. Bill and I have differnt styles and opinions about what a radio show should be, but we were able to blend the two and create an entertaining couple of hours of radio. It was a blast! I enjoy using exclamation points. I feel like I'm writing in the voice of a 15 year old girl! Now the waiting game begins. The staion is looking to add some new talent to it's line up. I sure hope I'm that talent.

In other radio news, last night I got to meet Big John Howell from Chicago's US99. I'm not sure how exciting that news is, but it's always good karma to give a guy a shoutout.

Just to let you know, this isn't always going to be the feel good spot that it is today. I'm still basking in the afterglow of a successful night, but rest assured, the basking will end and I'll be back to my sarcastic, cranky and cutting self very soon. This week will be nuts as we prepare for Christmas at the casa. I'll keep you informed. Later....Brian