Dan Somers
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm |
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Thanks to The Money Monkey, we know a little more about Dan...
Birthday:
December 23
Where are you from and how did you get to be at the station?
I am from the great city of Lafayette and came to WASK when I decided the more Super Hits I play, the happier I am!
How did you get your first break in radio:
Overnight Guy didn't show-up
On air at 98.7 WASK since:
2004
Biggest influence:
Mac in the morning
Favorite Beatle:
Lennon
Favorite Artist:
Elvis
Favorite actor:
Anthony Edwards
All-time Favorite Song:
Sweet Caroline
Favorite free-time activity:
Sleeping
Favorite snack food:
'Nilla Wafers
Favorite sport:
Football
Favorite subject in school:
Study Hall
Favorite movie:
This is Elvis
Favorite TV shows:
Third Watch
Favorite hobby:
Radio
Dream car:
Gremlin
Pet:
Cocatoo named Fred.
What is your biggest Pet Peeve:
Individuals who brake before turning on the Turn Signal...I'm pretty sure you are supposed to do it the other way around.
If you weren't on the air, what would you be doing instead:
I'd be the starting catcher for the Cincinnati Reds!
What is your most embarrassing moment:
One time, while I was working at another station, I used the wrong call letters! (this happens when you have worked at 8 different radio stations!)
In your opinion, what would be the greatest concert bill ever:
Elvis, The Beatles and Neil Diamond!
What 5 cds are a must have:
1) The Temptations - 20th Century masters
2) Tommy James & The Shondells - Anthology
3) The Beatles - Rubber Soul
4) Boston - Boston
5) Neil Diamond - Hot August Night
Deceased person you wish you'd met:
Tom Landry
If I could invite two people over for dinner they would be:
Elvis & Jimi Hendrix
Favorite phrase or saying:
We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing.
Give us a little background on yourself:
I love playing the Super Hits and love getting out and meeting listeners. Listening to the radio has always been an important part of my life and I am glad there are those out there that fell the same way I do.
