That Familiar Voice—JACK FM's Own Tami Heide Dishes About Radio

I had the pleasure of having a quick interview with the amazing and uber talented Tami Heide.  I met Tami back when I was an intern at KROQ in the 1990s. She's an inspiration to me and many with her quick wit and sense of humor.

Name and occupation:  Tami Heide Host, writer 93.1 JACK-FM

Mosha: How long in this field of work?

Tami: At JACK-FM since we started in March of '05  

Mosha: How did you get into this profession?

Tami: Stumbled in! Went to Emerson College in Boston, degree in speech and communications.

Mosha: A day in the life of a Tami Heide at work?

Tami: Write general lines, write topical lines, go through phone calls to 866-931-JACK and catalog the ones worth saving, answer listeners, "What's That Song?" questions, record and write Concert Calendar and Jacktivities.

Mosha: The highs and lows—what is the most memorable day you've had on the job?

Tami: I'm always amazed amused and flattered when anyone recognizes me and likes my work!

Mosha: Well you're very talented and loved Tami!  If you could do one thing over what would it be?

Tami: No do-overs, hopefully I've learned from mistakes. I've always said radio is like a shark, it just keeps moving forward.

Mosha: Awesome, how about sharing, do you have a music crush?

Tami: I'll never tell;)!

Mosha: Haahaa! OK! So whose show do you (almost) never miss?

Tami: Oh, you mean radio, right? Stephanie Miller and Randi Rhodes on KTLK-AM 1150, Daily Show and Bill Maher and Colbert Report on TV.

Mosha: Who was your inspiration?  Did they help shape your style?

Tami: Tracy Roach and Carla Raswyck and Kathryn Lauren on WBCN in Boston. It took a long time to stop caring so much and just let the show flow.

Mosha: When not listening to the radio, do you prefer iPod or Pandora?

Tami: I feel like I do my own little show on my Facebook page!

Mosha: Do you have any recommendations for young broadcasters getting into the business?

Tami: GET OUT NOW! Repent ye sinners before it's too late! Or have fun with it, try all aspects of the biz.

Mosha: LOL! That's good advice Tami! Most importantly what size shoe do you wear?

Tami: 7