on the radio

COMMERCIAL RADIO, Hong Kong

I partnered with an imaginary sidekick: a precocious tap dancing, curly topped 5-year old named "Shirley" when I first arrived in Hong Kong.

She spawned an episodic soap opera that had her driving a taxi, making a bundle of money on the stock market, featuring in a martial arts movie, and getting kidnapped by a triad gang. Featured voice talents were Mr. Sammy her Cantonese tutor, Andy Chworowsky, Job Stewart and Ajay Mehta.

Program Director Mike Souza gave me a lot of creative freedom, but Shirley retired her tap shoes when I left Commercial Radio's English channel and that crazy Saturday afternoon show.

1979 - 1993 Guam USA, Hawaii USA, Hong Kong

KUAM, Guam USA

My first job in radio at a little station on the top of a hill in Agana Guam. I was mentored and encouraged by Station Manager Jon Anderson, newsman Rick Hutto. Channel Director Dave Hoebing and Morning Drive host JQ Fanihi aka Jerry Roberts pictured here.

Here we are at what might best be described as a greenhouse for past, present and still gestating creative projects, all of them collaborative in one way or another, giving me an opportunity to introduce you to some of the talented people I've worked, and I am working with.

KKUA, Honolulu, Hawaii USA

My next radio gig was the 7pm to midnight slot at KKUA Honolulu where I populated my radio show with a cast of characters I performed live.

FM Select, Hong Kong

I was approached to help build a radio station from the ground up. I responded with an enthusiastic, "Yes!" to join Hong Kong's first fluidly bilingual radio station.
I interviewed a number of local fellows before landing on the talented Harry Wong to co-host the show. We were the first voices heard on air when the station launched. Great fun!