Drew
How did you get your start in radio?
I worked at some local radio stations while going to school at Western Illinois University. But my first real start was interning at alternative rock station Q101 in Chicago. It didn't pay so I had to work at Taylor Rental on the weekends working on small engines and setting up weddings so I could pay for the train ticket to get to downtown Chicago for the internship.
What is your favorite part about the job?
I wake up at 11am, put on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt (weather depending) and go to work where I spend 4 hours trying to make my friends laugh. How can I pick a favorite?
Tell us a little about your personal life.
I got married to a amazing woman willing to put up with my crazy antics in May of 2007. We share our house with our 2 dogs Lebowski and Walter (named after characters in our favorite movie The Big Lebowski) and our 2 cats Sinatra and Toonces the Driving Cat. We call her Toonces for short.
Tell us a crazy radio story.
Working in radio gives you great stories to tell. There was the time working in Miami when we were driving down to interview Lenny Kravitz and were rear ended. We left our intern to watch the car and walked through a mile of scary neighborhoods in 100 degree heat to make the interview. But my favorite happened 3 months into my very first paid radio job in Kenosha Wisconsin. Cheap Trick was playing our stations anniversary show and being the new guy it was my job to stay sober and drive them around in a brand new RENTED passenger van. The concert was at a place called The Brat Stop and it was packed. So much so there was barely any room in the parking lot to get this giant van through. It was guitarist Rick Nielson's job to get out and direct me. He forgot what he was doing while I was backing up and directed me right into a wall. The back of the van was smashed. They thought about firing me but decided to just pay the damages and forget about it.
What famous person would you like to have dinner with, dead or alive?
Bono from U2 but not for dinner. I see more of a liquid lunch.
Favorite restaurant?
BJ's Brewhouse. Their deep dish pizza and micro brew sampler and I'm a happy man!
What, if any, sports have you played?
I grew up with soccer and played 4 years of high school football and basketball. After high school I got lazy and played on 16 inch beer softball leagues. In Chicago you play with a giant 16 inch ball and no gloves. It's crazy.
How do you like to relax?
Sitting next to the water. There is something so peaceful about it. We don't have any oceans nearby but Lake Hefner at sunset works just fine.
If you had to leave the country and never come back, where would you move?
Somewhere warm and beachside with Universal Healthcare.
If you weren't in radio, what would your job be?
Politics. Someday I would love to run for public office.
Give us something really random about yourself.
I hosted a local music TV show in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Favorite type of candy?
Those candy corn pumpkins. The half off sale after Halloween is my Christmas!
If you won the lotto, what's the first thing you would do with the money?
Pay off the credit cards. And if there is enough left buy a small island.
What's you favorite pick-up line?
If you were a booger I'd pick you first.
If you had to be an animal, what would you be?
A dog! Imagine sitting around the house all day with nothing to do but sleep by the heat and air vent and poop outside. Sounds like the life as long as I had a good owner with a big screen tv.
What's your current ringtone?
Bear Down Chicago Bears. My wife had to put it on for me because I can't figure out how the darn thing works.
Kaci Summers
How did you get your start in radio?
I started on KISS-FM every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 – 10am.
What is your favorite part about the job?
Coming to work at noon! I sleep in everyday!! It's awesome.
Tell us a little about your personal life.
I have a crazy life and a crazy schedule. Tune in weekday from 3 – 7 to hear all the drama!
What famous person would you like to have dinner with, dead or alive?
George Clooney, Patrick Dempsey, Matthew McConaughey… do I really have to pick just one?
Favorite pop tarts flavor?
Any flavor with frosting and sprinkles is my favorite.
What, if any, sports have you played?
Sports…that's funny!!
If you had to leave the country and never come back, where would you move?
Italy- I wouldn't even care if I didn't understand the language.
Favorite type of candy?
REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups
If you had to be an animal, what would you be?
My cat Maisy. She's got the best cat diva life.
What's your current ringtone?
Pearl Jam 'Alive'
