Carnie's Comments
It's a role I've embraced and enjoyed for the past 16 years now. I am a disc jockey. It's a job I never thought I'd have.
I wanted to be, and I suppose I was, a journalist.
I started in the media business as a columnist and sports reporter at the local daily newspaper before a brief stint at university which was followed by earning a diploma at a trade school called Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatoon.
I broke into broadcasting as a news and sports reporter and would soon add "Voice of the Moose Jaw Warriors" to my resume. I did that for 15 years, riding the bus with the boys and having a wonderful time, for the most part, calling hockey games on the radio.
Making the transition to becoming a disc jockey wasn't exactly easy. There was new technology to figure out and some tricks of the trade I needed to learn but, thanks to some most influential and patient people, I've settled into the role and thoroughly enjoy the work.
And, you know, I don't think I'll ever want to change jobs again. So, with a little luck, I plan on sticking with you and continuing to do what I do for a few years.
I'm thinking about and telling you this on what is "National Disc Jockey Day".
Thank YOU for listening.