For years, I pursued a hobby that combined my love of music and broadcasting. I hosted and produced a music show that aired on two FM stations in Illinois. WQNA was known for adventurous playlists, and I was fortunate to be part of it, spinning songs that lived in milk crates, not on the radio. I focused especially on Canadian artists, highlighting their impact on the broader music scene.

My journey began in the late 1990s when I met Tom and Darryl, independent radio producers from Macomb, Illinois. They were part of a group of layman broadcasters who leased airtime on C-Band satellite and shortwave. Tom and Darryl now run WTND, which also aired my show.

In 2019, I fulfilled a longtime goal by joining WRMI in Okeechobee, Florida as a shortwave broadcaster. I hope to return to hosting when time and finances allow.

The sound clip below is one of my show’s jingles, created by the late Ken Justiss using a vintage Sonovox.