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Once upon a time in a land far far away (New Jersey), my mom and dad got a little frisky and..... well, that's gross, nevermind. I grew up in a little town called Oakland. I never really was the most popular kid in my class. But I knew that I was destined to get into the entertainment industry one day. I just didn't know it would be in radio. I went to the University of Hartford in Connecticut as a Cinema Major, with a concentration in film and tv production. Working behind the scenes in film is where I wanted to be. After starting college, I became a part of the school tv news station as the camera guy. Two months before I graduated college, my girlfriend at the time was working for the school radio station. God, I must have told this story a million times, but it's how I got to where I am today. I went down to the station to support my girlfriend early one morning and within the first five minutes of hanging out, I got hooked. That is where my life and career goals would change forever. Wow, that sounds so.... big, haha.
That's my college radio station, WSAM, where radio fell into my life.
Me and one of my best friends, Karl (in the glasses) with fans of our college radio show. We had quite the radio show, rather edgy, much like Bob and the Showgram today.
Now, I work for one of the greatest top 40 radio stations in the country. As far as I'm concerned, Bob and the Showgram is by far the best morning show I have ever heard. That is the truth. It's an honor to work with them, Randi West, Geller, and the rest of the staff that makes G105 what it is. In addition to being on the air during the midday, I am the Music Director and Assistant Program Director for G105, as well. As Music Director, I discover new music and decide whether to play it on G105 or not. I pretty much leave it in our listeners hands. That is why some songs get played more than others. It's all done by request. So, if you want to complain, blame your fellow listeners! As Assistant Program Director, I am Randi's right hand. I get her water, wash her car, and read her e-mails. Yeah, some of you dudes are scary! Other reasons I work in radio is for the fame, fortune, fast cars, and the women! Okay, that's not entirely true. I'm not really famous. I don't have lots of money. I drive a Honda (and don't get me wrong, it's a great car). And well, the women? Yes, that's fun! Though it is difficult to date in this profession. Lots of people have alterior motives, whether it's to be associated with me because of what I do or just looking for concert tickets. That's the one negative about working in radio. My good friends all kick ass.... you know who you are. No matter what kind of rediculous rumors people may make up and spread, my friends really know me. Stop calling me while I'm working on the air guys.
My friend Mike and I with Nick Lachey.
Meeting artists is definitely a plus! I've met everyone from Bon Jovi to Jessica Simpson. You meet one person, you've met them all. Lots of those pictures are on my myspace page. I still get a little star struck when I get to hang with some of my favorites like Lit, Gavin DeGraw, 50 Cent, Nick Lachey (yes, I said Nick Lachey), and more! And yeah they are all super cool people. When I am not working (when is that?), I like to hang with friends, relax at home, check out concerts, travel, and in the winter, ski. If you're on myspace and you're my friend, odds are that I may not recognize you. I say this because every time I go out, I sometimes meet people who say "hey, I'm your myspace friend"! This is the truth and I know it will break some hearts, but I don't know half the people that are my friends on myspace.
Some of my closest friends in radio. Life has changed so much from the high school days. I would never have thought I would be having this much fun when I grew up. After all, I get paid to talk on the radio, listen to some great music, and talk to people on the phone! It's a no brainer. All in all, I have the best group of friends, a great family, the best job at the best station with the best co-workers, and I thanks to my job at G105, I just bought my first home! The Showgram has their sign off phrase "I quit this bitch". I will leave you with my new catch phrase....."I heart cheese". Don't ask.
Contact Me Studio: (919) 860-1051 Voicemail: (919) 874-1736 E-mail: Brody@g105.com Myspace: www.myspace.com/brodyradio
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