I'm walking down State Street here in Erie yesterday on my way to the laundromat. I pass by the Boston Building and see that it's actually a radio station. 3 Stations actually. You can see the broadcast booths from the street. "How interesting" I think as I walk on by.
After finishing my laundry I walk back by the building. I think "Hmmm, I wonder if anyone would be interested in our story?" But I don't stop.
This morning I'm going to breakfast and walk by again. I think I should really go talk to someone at the station, but I don't.
This afternoon I'm going to Starbucks and decide that this time I'm really going to do it. I'm going to go talk to someone at the radio station. And I chicken out.
I really hate myself when I get an idea like this and don't have the guts to act on it. So I'm walking back to the hotel and this time I actually go inside. The receptionist says "can I help you". I reply "well, maybe" and then I tell what I've been up to for the last 6 weeks. She gets one of the on-air staff to come and talk to me. He thinks I'd be a great guest for the 5-7 afternoon talk show. He gets my contact info and off I go.
So now I'm nervous. I can write all day long, but it's not every day I get interviewed on the radio. My phone rings right before 5:00 and they actually want me to come down and be interviewed on the air!
I go down to the lobby and Lisa is standing there. I tell her what I'm about to do and invite her along. She thinks she's just going to take pictures while I'm being interviewed but it doesn't work out that way.
They bring us into the booth and put microphones in front of both of us. After finishing the stock report he introduces both of us and starts asking about our trip. We were both interviewed live on the air for an entire segment! After about oh 30 seconds I wasn't nervous any more. We just had a really nice conversation about adventures on the road, and how we handle logistics, and our own personal motivations for wanting to do this. What a great experience. Next time you're in Erie, PA. check out the James R, and Red show on Jet Radio 1400!
3 comments:
Did you get a tape? I have never believed that you have trouble talking about something you are interested in. I bet it was a fun interview and experience for you and Lisa. Good going.
One more chapter for your book, right?
Have a good ride tomorrow Joe Joe.
Stay safe.
Dude, you are Batman!! Thanks for the daily updates of your adventure. It seems to be going by so quickly! Keep pumping and stay safe.
Leave it to you Tom...if you can't tell your non-stop stories to your fellow riders climbing up a slow hill, then only you Tom would walk into a radio station (of all places) to blab about your favorite topic. You know...if you hadn't done that, you'd have probably kicked yourself for many years to come. Bravo for conquering those fears (among many others). I'm sure you kicked ass on the radio - just as much as you're doing now on your trusty bike. Later
Phil
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