Randy Jones
Monday - Saturday 2:00pm - 7:00pm |
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Birthday:
February 20th
High school:
Rossville-Alvin (Rossville, Illinois)
Where are you from and how did you get to be at WASK?
I'm originally from Rossville, Illinois. I absolutely love Lafayette and wanted to be over here so I faxed my resume and started working here part time! But that was a while ago!
How did you get your first break in radio:
I really don't know how to answer this umm well I applied myself, I auditioned and I could read, laugh and be myself and that got me my first radio job.
On air at 98.7 WASK since:
February 1996 left in 2004 came back in 2005
Biggest influence:
Grandfather (Dwight Jones) he taught me that it's okay to wear black socks with shorts
Favorite free-time activity:
Woodworking
Favorite Beatle:
(Japanese) I'm not really that big of a Beatles fan
Favorite Artist:
Tom Petty. Group: Collective Soul
Favorite actor:
Stewie from Family Guy, absolutely genius
All-time Favorite Song:
"Born To Be Wild" Steppenwolf
Favorite snack food:
STRAWBERRY TWIZZLERS BABY!
Dream car: Lincoln LT, Lincoln Navigator, Mustang Shelby GT500
Favorite sport:
To Play or what? I watch every college basketball game I can, I used to enjoy watching baseball but not as much anymore. As a matter of fact I would like to publicly apologize to my two sons for raising them as Cub fans. I also like to play basketball, baseball, golf & surf.
Favorite subject in school:
Girls, Building Trades, Girls
Favorite movie:
Double Indemnity (1944) with Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck & Edward G. Robinson
Favorite TV shows:
Anything on the Military Channel
Favorite hobby:
Golfing
Biggest pet peeve:
People that like to create drama
Pet:
My Beagle Dog Daisy May
What is currently in your CD player?
Tom Petty Greatest Hits
In your opinion, what would be the greatest concert bill ever?
Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Isley Brothers, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Collective Soul
What is your most embarrassing moment:
My most embarrassing moment happened when I was in seventh grade. I can't remember what exactly was going on but my English teacher (Mr. Goodrich) called me Casanova in front of the whole class and I can remember being so embarrassed!
What is the strangest word you've ever heard, Use it in a sentence:
Piddle. My wife says I'm always Piddling around.
Lightning Round....
Hot or cold....Hot
Diet or Regular....Regular
Basketball or Football....Basketball
Convertible or SUV....SUV
NASCAR or IRL....NASCAR
What do you think of Satellite radio:
It exists, but it's not truly local.
Deceased person I wish I'd met:
Ronald Regan
If I could invite two people over for dinner they would be:
Jessica Simpson and Geraldo Rivera, this would make for a great conversation doncha think?
Favorite phrase or saying:
"What you don't say, can't hurt you." Dwight Jones (grandpa)
Give us a little background on yourself:
During career day in 7th grade I wanted to know about being a disc jockey. Being on the radio is all that I've ever wanted to do and now I'm living my dream! I'm married to my beautiful wife Mary. She is my absolute best friend in the world.
