A DJ Needs To Have A Voice

When you work in radio you can get away with things television people can't. Although with the use of video for radio shows, it's becoming more important for us to be careful. I know there are some TV people that have a suit and tie on above the counter and below the counter, they have a pair of jeans on or on a hot day maybe even shorts. There are some days at the station we can be a little more casual then others. But there is one thing we have to have as broadcasters: a voice.

Monday I was feeling the effects of being outside over the weekend. Sunday was a nice day. Then the temperature dropped and I got chilled. Monday I awoke to find that my chest was congested. At this point yet, no big deal. It takes a lot for guys to go down. Then Tuesday came. I woke up and was not able to talk. It was worse than puberty. Whispering was the best. On short notice could not find people to work. And somehow the show must go on. So as most of you heard, I took shots from Jerry and was not able to defend my self on the jabs.

Did a meeting that afternoon and got out as soon as I could and made plans to stay home Wednesday and rest the throat. I am still a bit stuffed up and after a shorter shift the voice is 80 percent of normal, but I am being careful.

I can't imagine what people go through that can't talk at all either by accident or disease. It's hard when you can't communicate.