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Larry Hansgen has been the host of Miami Valley’s Morning News since 2003. He joined the staff of WHIO Radio in 1981 as an overnight board operator, and quickly rose through the ranks. He became the Sports Director that year, and in 1982 became the play-by-play voice of University of Dayton basketball. In 1988 he also added Flyer football announcing. As part of Cox Media Group, he is also a regular contributor to the Dayton Daily News and WHIO-TV. In addition to his work in the media, Larry is a certified personal trainer, with a specialization in Russian kettlebells. He speaks German and also performs as a stand-up comedian at comedy clubs in Southwest Ohio and Indiana. Larry lives in Washington Township with his wife, Laura, son, Alex and daughter Andrea. His oldest daughter, Lauren, is the director of an art gallery in Cleveland.
Q&A
Where were you born? Columbus, OH
Where did you grow up? Columbus
What was your favorite TV show then? Combat
What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? Major League baseball player
How might someone have described you in high school? Nice hair. That was then, this is now.
What was your first job? Bag boy at an Italian grocery store
What was your first job in radio? Sunday morning sign-on at WNKO in Newark, OH
What do you like about your job? I love that I operate in the “now” whether it is telling listeners what world awaits them as they start each day, or describing the action of a Flyers game
What do you not like about your job? 2:20am alarm
What might people be surprised to know about you? I can speak German and I perform stand-up comedy
What is the hardest thing you ever did?
In February of 1996 I announced on the morning show that UD basketball player Chris Daniels had died in his sleep. Knowing Chris and knowing how it would impact fans, it was gut wrenching
What would be a perfect day for you? Golf in the morning, beach in the afternoon, watch a baseball game in the evening
What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business?
Always put your own ego and desires secondary to the wants and needs of your listeners
If you could only keep one 5-minute tape from your career what would be on it? An interview with Jamie Dupree during an election year, a conversation with Clark Howard, last second shot of UD vs. DePaul in 1984 and final play of Dayton vs. Drake in football in 2010
Favorites
Favorite book: A Prayer for Owen Meany
Favorite radio program: Miami Valley’s Morning News….of course
Favorite dream car: I am not a car guy. Just something reliable and comfortable. In my world there are only 2 kinds of cars: red and not red.
Favorite food: Chicken wings
Favorite hobby: Working out with kettlebells and golf
Favorite Miami Valley place: UD Arena and Walnut Grove Country Club
Favorite movie: Casablanca
Favorite music: Classic Rock…as played on the Eagle!
Favorite travel destination: Cancun
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I am so excited to be the News Director for WHIO radio. I was born and raised right here in the Miami Valley. I got my start with WHIO during a career mentorship class I took during my senior year at Tippecanoe High School. I maintained my ties to the radio station while attending Ohio University and eventually made my way back to Dayton and WHIO, spending several years as a co-anchor on the Miami Valley’s Morning News.
I stepped away from radio for several years, marrying an amazing man and raising two beautiful babies. Now that my children are both in school, I am happy to be back in the newsroom and back on the radio!
When I am not at work you will most likely find me spending time with my family. My roots are here in the Miami Valley and I love sharing all that the area has to offer with my husband and our kids. We love attending the local fairs, festivals, parks and museums. We also really enjoy camping. When we are home, we have our hands full caring for our three dogs and three goats.
Q & A
Where were you born? Troy, OH
Where did you grow up? Tipp City, OH
What was your favorite TV show then? Full House
What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? A waitress
How might someone have described you in high school? Outgoing and funny
What was your first job? Working at my father’s tool and die business.
What was your first job in radio? As a reporter for WHIO radio.
What do you like about your job? The thing I like most about my job is that it changes every day.
What do you not like about your job? Reporting on tragic stories is never an easy thing to do.
What might people be surprised to know about you? I get embarrassed very easily.
What is the hardest thing you ever did? Say goodbye to my grandfather when he lost his battle with lung cancer.
What would be a perfect day for you? I love to wake up on the water. A perfect day for me would be spent swimming and fishing with my family at the lake.
What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business? Go after your dreams, work hard and believe in yourself.
Favorites
Favorite book: The Power of One
Favorite CBS show: The Big Bang Theory
Favorite food: Chocolate!!!
Favorite hobby: Reading
Favorite Miami Valley place: Fulton Farms
Favorite movie: Pride and Prejudice
Favorite music: Country
Favorite travel destination: Norris Lake, TN
I was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio which makes me a true “native Daytonian!” I graduated from Patterson Co-op High School and became an Air Force Reservist just out of High School. In 1978, I was sworn in as a police officer for the Dayton Police Department. After several years as a patrol officer I was assigned to the Investigations Division as a Detective.
In 1984 I became the afternoon traffic reporter on 1290 WHIO in addition to my full time duties as a Detective. I held many different positions in the Police Department over a 25 year career, including Crime Stoppers, Public Information Officer, Missing Juveniles Investigator, and Supervisor of the Police Communications Bureau.
I retired from the Police Department as a Sergeant in 2004 and became full time Traffic Reporter for WHIO Radio. I also report traffic for NewsCenter 7 Daybreak, K 99.1 FM Breakfast Club, and 95.3 The Eagle. I do 100 traffic reports every day!
I am married to the former Maxine Nugent of Dayton. We have two children, Amy (Dewey) and John, and a grandson, Braxton. I have two cats, KC and Little Kitty. My parents, my two sisters and their families all live in the Dayton area.
Q & A
Where were you born? Dayton, Ohio
Where did you grow up? Dayton, Ohio
What was your favorite TV show then? Combat
What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? Police Officer
How might someone have described you in high school? Good personality, funny
What was your first job? Delivering the Shopping News
What was your first job in radio? Airscout
What do you like about your job? The fact that so many people depend on me to help get to their destination.
What do you not like about your job? Working a split shift
What might people be surprised to know about you? I sing and play a number of instruments
What is the hardest thing you ever did? Attend the funerals of fellow officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
What would be a perfect day for you? Any place where I have a great book to read.
What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business?
Be willing to change with the times. Watch and learn as much as you can from others in the business. Gain as much experience as you can in as many areas as you can.
If you could only keep one 5-minute tape from your career what would be on it?
My airborne reports describing the Miamisburg train derailment in 1985. Also my airborne reports describing the damage from an F4 tornado in Xenia, Ohio in September 2000.
Favorites
Favorite book: Moneyball
Favorite radio program: Morning News on WHIO
Favorite dream car: Viper
Favorite food: Chinese
Favorite hobby: Playing Music
Favorite Miami Valley place: RiverScape
Favorite movie: Dirty Harry
Favorite music: Classical, Rock, Southern Gospel, and everything in between!
Favorite travel destination: Hawaii
Since I was a small child, I wanted to be a professional baseball player. Since that didn’t work out, I switched to “Plan B”, which was broadcasting. I have worked at several Ohio radio stations, and two in North Carolina, in my nearly 30 years in the business. Along the way, I held a few jobs outside of broadcasting, including a couple of years as an assistant baseball coach at Sinclair Community College and as an assistant promotions director at Wright State University. During my career as a newscaster and radio host, I have also had the opportunity to call the radio play-by-play for the Wright State University men’s basketball team. I am beginning my 17th year covering the Raiders. I am not a fan of hearing the alarm clock go off at 2 am, but I do enjoy being a part of the WHIO team!
You can listen to Chris every weekday morning from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. during Miami Valley's Morning News.
Q & A
Where were you born? Indianapolis, Indiana
Where did you grow up? Huber Heights, Ohio
What was your favorite TV show then? The Andy Griffith Show
What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? A professional baseball player
How might someone have described you in high school? Shy and naïve
What was your first job? Inventory specialist
What was your first job in radio? An evening disc jockey at WKTN Kenton, Ohio
What do you like about your job? I enjoy the camaraderie with my co-workers
What do you not like about your job? That’s easy, the early hours
What might people be surprised to know about you? I’m a proud grandfather of three beautiful grandchildren
What is the hardest thing you ever did? Waking up at 2 am!
What would be a perfect day for you? Any day that includes 8 hours of sleep
What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business? Always be open to continued education and absorb as much as you can from your veteran co-workers
If you could only keep one 5-minute tape from your career what would be on it? A mix of my work including, sports play-by-play, newscasts and radio show host.
Favorites
Favorite book: Tuesdays with Morrie
Favorite radio program: Miami Valley’s Morning News
Favorite dream car: Mercedes Benz CL-Class Coupe
Favorite food: Italian Favorite hobby: Working in my Yard
Favorite Miami Valley place: All Parks and Recreation spots
Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite music: The Eagles. The best band EVER!
Favorite travel destination: Anywhere warm!
I have been in radio since the late 1990's, working in many capacities for several stations around the great state of Ohio. I will never take for granted the ability to speak to listeners, especially at a station with a rich legacy, like WHIO.
Q & A
Where were you born? Tiffin,Ohio
Where did you grow up? Tiffin, Ohio
What was your favorite TV show then? MASH
What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? Cool
How might someone have described you in high school? Quiet, "fly on the wall".
What was your first job? I can't honestly remember
What was your first job in radio? Board Op at Kiss Country in Springfield (don't bother looking it up, it doesn't exist anymore
What do you like about your job? The energy of live radio
What do you not like about your job? Anything that doesn't have anything to do with radio
What might people be surprised to know about you? I was a cook in the Army.
What is the hardest thing you ever did? Raise kids
What would be a perfect day for you? It would involve my family, and watching a lots of baseball.
What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business?' Be flexible, and learn as much as you can about everything.
If you could only keep one 5-minute tape from your career what would be on it? This is The Outlaw Ron Otto on WFR-Oldies Saturday morning...
I was born and raised in Dayton, and I suppose my interest in broadcasting goes all the way back to some time in the early 1960's. Unlike some kids today, I didn't have control of the TV remote; heck, there weren't TV remotes then! Mom was in charge of the television and every day at noon it was tuned to the old Ruth Lyons 50/50 Club. I decided I really liked the idea of performing and being involved with music.
Later, in my teenage years, I had learned to play guitar and got into some garage bands, during which time I convinced myself that trying to become a rock star was a great way to starve. Having acted in theatrical performances at Miamisburg High School (I am a 1974 graduate), I might have tried to go to Hollywood and become an actor had I had any gumption. I guess I just liked Ohio too much to want to move 3,000 miles. That, plus I heard the stories of a lot of wannabe actors and actresses there that spend their lives auditioning, while flipping Tofu burgers for pocket change. I had already seen the inside of a radio station. My dad got me a tour of the old WING studios downtown for my tenth birthday.
As a teenager, I got involved in a Junior Achievement company hosted by the former WAVI/WDAO. It was there I met legendary Dayton DJ Gene Barry. I told Gene of my interest in the business. He suggested I come by the station the following Saturday after he got off the air and he would let me practice a bit in one of the station's production studios. I did. And, with Gene's help, I produced my first audition tape. I wish I still had it, but it's long gone. I also helped build an FM radio station at Miamisburg High School (where I graduated in 1974). I was spinning records on the air at the school when the Xenia tornado happened! [Rowdy J with one of the few people in world actually rowdier than him, Larry The Cable Guy] Upon graduation, I went to what is, today, the local International College of Broadcasting. However, I got my first full time radio job in Wilmington, Ohio well before the radio class ended. At least the school was gracious enough to allow me to graduate with my class. I first played country music on that station. In fact, during that time I was backstage at the Grand Ole Opry swapping stories with, among others the late Marty Robbins, Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl (one of the most elegant ladies I’ve ever met…out of character, of course!)
After 3 years in Wilmington, my radio journey took me to Dayton, where I worked as a News Reporter for WONE/WTUE, then WAVI/WDAO. I went to Cincinnati as a radio News Director, where I was one of the first reporters on the scene when 11 people were trampled to death outside the Who concert at the old Riverfront Coliseum. Some of my reports and interviews from the scene of that tragedy were picked up by ABC Radio and even the BBC in London! After that, I became a country DJ at WBZI-FM in Xenia, (where I emceed a concert at a bar in Middletown introducing a then-new singer named George Strait!) then to WQLK-FM in Richmond, Indiana.
Then, my hometown called again, and I was offered a job on WING-AM. I was probably one of the last of the Lively Guys, as the station went to satellite programming after I left. I was first transferred to a night shift on Z-93 and then went to WCOL-FM in Columbus, where I would work for 8 years. It was while I was at WCOL, I emceed a portion of the George Strait Country Music Festival in Ohio Stadium in front of 90,000 people! I also survived 5 nights of Garth Brooks concerts in Cooper Stadium (though I admit I was exhausted after the last one ended! But, hey…Garth did give me a Budweiser on his bus!) And, I’ve been a voting member of the Country Music Association for quite a few years.
When I left WCOL, I became a Program Director for the first time, 3 years later; I went to a station in Champaign, Illinois as their Program Director. When that job ended, I decided I really wanted to go home. And I'm darn glad to be here. So, I guess I'm living proof that, no matter what happens to you in life, you really can go home.
Q & A
Where were you born? Dayton, Ohio
Where did you grow up? Miamisburg, Ohio (Graduated High School there in 1974)
What was your favorite TV show then? Star Trek, Bonanza, Carol Burnett, just to name a few
What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? Believe it or not, a radio/television personality. The Miami Valley was a hotbed of local radio and television programs in those days. It is something that, sadly, you don’t see a whole lot of these days.
How might someone have described you in high school? Shy, quiet and very introverted. I escaped from that mold by getting into the theatrical productions in school and being part of a group that licensed and built an FM station there in 1974.
What was your first job? Picking up golf balls on a driving range…fortunately, not while it was in use!
What was your first job in radio? A local DJ on an FM in Wilmington, Ohio.
What do you like about your job? It’s never the same thing. I work for all of the CMG radio stations…you may hear me doing news on WHIO, or hosting a show.
What do you not like about your job? Like all jobs these days, I can be busier than I’d like to be some days, but who isn’t?
What might people be surprised to know about you? I am a student pilot that still wants to finish flight training someday (it’s just really expensive!) I also am musically inclined and have played a mean rhythm guitar since age 9.
What is the hardest thing you ever did? Survived almost 40 years in radio and only been out of work 7 days (cross my fingers on that one)!
What would be a perfect day for you? Spending time meeting some influential and historic pilots at the National Museum of The U.S. Air Force. (I met Chuck Yeager out there one day and despite his reputation for being a tough guy to interview, he and I actually hit it off pretty well.)
What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business?
Learn everything you can and work to be effective at all of it. You can no longer limit yourself to just radio…or television…or news…or being a personality. You have to be able to do it all because you might get called upon at the last minute to do just about anything.
If you could only keep one 5-minute tape from your career what would be on it?
The tape of me reporting the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from the press area at Launch Complex 39 at Kennedy Space Center in 1997. It was a night launch and was the most spectacular 45 second light show I ever saw in my life. I hope our country sees the wisdom of continuing space exploration (even if some of it comes from private industry), because what we learn there can mean so much to the future. The computer I’m typing this on today is a direct descendant of the 10-thousand or so word computer that got us to the moon and back. And the computers in our cars today are so much more complex and capable than that shoe-box sized computer.
Favorites:
Favorite book: First Man…the autobiography of Neil Armstrong, who I was blessed to have the opportunity to interview once.
Favorite radio program:
Favorite dream car: Corvette
Favorite food: Cabbage rolls or authentic Hungarian goulash.
Favorite hobby: Music
Favorite Miami Valley place: The National Museum of The U.S. Air Force.
Favorite movie: Apollo 13
Favorite music: I love all kinds from the Beatles, to Lynyrd Skynyrd, to Marvin Gaye, to Bon Jovi and Def Leppard. I notice some of today’s music is going back to lyrics and melody, as opposed to just beats and breaks. I think that’s progress.
Favorite travel destinations: Nashville, Memphis, Clearwater, Florida.
I was told years ago that you don't get into radio. Radio gets into you. How true that's been. After finishing up my brief stint with the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, I decided to hang around the Dayton area. Louisville is home. I've always loved radio and after a couple of jobs at small stations I wound up at WHIO-AM in the news department. That's when the news department consisted of two people. Winston Hoehner and me. After a long hiatus in another career it's good to be back. I'm married to my best friend. We have three grown children and 4 grand kids. Now it's writing, writing and more writing for the Miami Valley Morning News.
Q & A
Where were you born? Louisville, KY
Where did you grow up? Louisville, KY
What was your favorite TV show then? Ponderosa
What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? Garbage man. Thought it was cool to hang off the side of a moving truck.
How might someone have described you in high school? Geek
What was your first job? Edited syndicated features for Courier-Journal, Louisville Times magazine section
What was your first job in radio? Part time weekend DJ, daytime country station in Wilmington
What do you like about your job? Opportunity to release pent up creativity
What do you not like about your job? The work/sleep schedule
What might people be surprised to know about you? I narrate the first exhibit people see when they enter the Air Force Museum. The History of the Air Force.
What is the hardest thing you ever did? Successfully completing Certified Life Underwriter (CLU) professional designation. 10 courses, 20 hours of proctored exams.
What would be a perfect day for you? Sunny day at a tropical beach.
What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business? Be patient, work hard, be yourself.
If you could only keep one 5-minute tape from your career what would be on it? On the air with Carl Day during afternoon drive on April 1st, describing the incredible daytime fireworks at a fictitious park in Dayton, then fielding phone calls from people who wanted to get directions to the park so they could enjoy the fireworks.
Favorites
Favorite book Almost anything by Tom Clancy
Favorite food: Filet mignon (medium, please)
Favorite Miami Valley place: Air Force Museum
Favorite movie: Back to the Future
Favorite travel destination: Hawaii
I’m a Miami Valley native and a proud Wright State Alum! My journey at WHIO began back in January 2016 when I got an internship opportunity at Cox Media Group through Wright State. I was excited to work in the radio department, and wouldn’t have believed when I first started that by March I would be doing live newscasts on my own! I officially joined the team eight months after I started in September 2016 and have loved the work that I do here ever since. I am lucky and grateful to have the opportunity not only to do what I do with WHIO, but to be able to work with an excellent team of professionals who have taught me everything I know today about radio. There’s always more to learn, and I look forward to doing more work as a part of the WHIO Radio staff in the future!
Q & A
Where were you born? Dayton
Where did you grow up? Waynesville, Ohio
What was your favorite TV show then? The Simpsons
What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? An astronaut
How might someone have described you in high school? Talkative, border-line obnoxious, total nerd!
What was your first job? I did just about every task there was to do at McDonald’s.
What was your first job in radio? AM1290 and News 95.7 WHIO
What do you like about your job? I get to do something that I have been interested in since before high school, and really refine my skills as not only a broadcaster, but a writer and producer as well.
What do you not like about your job? The hours can vary.
What might people be surprised to know about you? I am actually an extremely shy person.
What would be a perfect day for you? Waking up bright and early to go to an all-day concert with a group of friends.
What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business? Always give 110% effort, and remember the only thing about this business that never changes is that things are always changing.
Favorites
Favorite book: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Favorite CBS show: Blue Bloods
Favorite food: Any kind of pasta!
Favorite hobby: Playing the guitar
Favorite music: Rock (from any decade) and Metal
Favorite travel destination: St. Augustine, Florida.
I’ve always wanted to be in broadcasting. I joined WHIO Radio in 2002 after graduating from the University of Dayton and have worked every shift (overnights, evenings, middays, weekends, etc.), now mainly produce Miami Valley’s Morning News. I also serve as halftime and postgame host for Dayton Flyer football and basketball games. I co-host Flyer Feedback after road games and you may hear me do a story on our newscasts. I am a native New Englander, spent the first nine years in Barrington, RI and moved to Brentwood, TN (suburb of Nashville) in 1987 where my parents still reside. I am a huge sports fan. You will catch me supporting the Dayton Flyers, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Tennessee Volunteer Football, UNC Basketball (yes I rooted for the Flyers in the 2010 NIT Title Game and was at there!, Nashville Predators, Tennessee Titans, etc.
Q & A
Where were you born? Attleboro, MA
Where did you grow up? Barrington, RI and Brentwood, TN
What was your favorite TV show then? Perfect Strangers
What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? Play-by-play announcer for the Boston Red Sox
How might someone have described you in high school? Shy and nice
What was your first job? Bagger/Stockboy at a grocery store
What was your first job in radio? Producer and announcer at UD campus radio station
What do you like about your job? My co-workers and the fact when you come in, you don’t know what to expect.
What do you not like about your job? Hours are long
What might people be surprised to know about you? Enjoy learning the country’s history; ranging from the American Revolution to the Civil War, World War II to the present.
What is the hardest thing you ever did? Worked 11 hours on the day of the Boston bombing and kept my emotions in check because it took place close to home for me.
What would be a perfect day for you? Red Sox win the World Series, Patriots win the Super Bowl, Volunteers win the national title, Celtics win the NBA Title, Dayton Flyers make it to the Final Four
What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business? Get involved early. If you’re in college, get involved in any campus media outlet (radio, TV, and/or newspaper). Internships, you will gain experience from those. Also, when you get your foot in the door, take advantage of any new positions.
If you could only keep one 5-minute tape from your career what would be on it? Mix of halftime and postgame reports from football and basketball games, Flyer Feedback.
Favorites
Favorite book: Greatest Generation
Favorite radio program: Miami Valley’s Morning News
Favorite dream car: Convertible
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite hobby: Working in my Yard
Favorite Miami Valley place: UD Arena, The Greene
Favorite movie: Clue, Back to the Future
Favorite music: '80s Rock
Favorite travel destination: Mattapoisett, MA
I’m a native New Yorker who’s called Dayton home for over 20 years. Though my radio career started in NYC, it’s really “taken flight” here at WHIO.I graduated from St. John’s University with a B.S. in Communications and started working in radio right out of school. From promotions to programming to producing a full service morning show in the Big Apple, I was fortunate to work at legendary stations with the best in broadcasting. It’s no different here at WHIO, where I’m proud serve as a news anchor, writer, and traffic reporter, and once again work alongside the best in the business.When I’m not working in radio, I’m working teaching radio for Dayton Public Schools at David H. Ponitz Career Technology High School. It’s a great privilege to work at such a phenomenal facility with students who are focused on what’s been my passion for so long – broadcasting.I’ve lived all over the Miami Valley, but now make my home in Tipp City where my husband Frank and I are so happy to be raising our children, Frankie and Lindsey. I am a proud Theatre Mom and Dance Mom! One of the things I love most about Dayton is the generosity of our community. It’s been my honor to be involved in wonderful causes such as Dayton Children’s Hospital, Miami County CASA/GAL and Michael’s House in Greene County to name a few. I love great TV and probably watch way too much of it. I love writing and sharing stories. My favorite thing is gathering with family and friends for food and laughs.
Q & A
Where were you born? Brooklyn, NY
Where did you grow up? Brooklyn, NY
What was your favorite TV show then? Bosom Buddies (with a very young Tom Hanks)
What was the first thing you ever wanted to be? A writer
How might someone have described you in high school? Some would say that I was the girl who planned the dances and ran the student government. My friends would say I was funny.
What was your first job? I worked shelving books at The Brooklyn Public Library.
What was your first job in radio? I was a Sales Assistant at WNEW-AM in NYC.
What do you like about your job? I really like writing and bringing the news to listeners and I enjoy the fast pace. I also really dig the people I work with and it's never boring.
What do you not like about your job? Reporting on cars driving into buildings gets a little old. It happens at least twice a week. Also, sometimes I have to wake up at 2am.
What might people be surprised to know about you? I like to fill out forms.
What is the hardest thing you ever did? Moving away from my family.
What would be a perfect day for you? I cannot stress enough how much I enjoy sitting around and watching TV.
What advice would you have for someone wanting to go into the business?
Be well read, well written and well spoken. Be NICE! Build relationships, work hard and have fun. Follow your bliss.
If you could only keep one 5-minute tape from your career what would be on it?
It would be a montage of the fun and interesting animal and human interest stories I like report on.
Favorites
Favorite book: The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger
Favorite radio program: Andy Dean
Favorite dream car: VW Karmann Ghia
Favorite food: My mother's lasagna.
Favorite hobby: Stand-Up Comedy
Favorite Miami Valley place: Wiley's Comedy Nightclub
Favorite movie: When Harry Met Sally, Shawshank Remdemption
Favorite music: Pop music!
Favorite travel destination: Lake George, NY and Disney World