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I had the pleasure of interning with 94.7 QDR this summer! During my internship, I gained hands-on experience in radio broadcasting and media operations. I learned how to operate the control board, pull audio for replays and client air checks, assist with preparing on-air content for daily broadcasts, and even had the opportunity to go on air as part of the morning show.
This segment aired on June 24, 2026. During this segment, Mike Wheless and Captain Dave worked together to guess the meanings of popular Gen Z slang terms. This game created an entertaining exchange as they compared generations and reacted to the surprising definitions, keeping listeners engaged throughout the segment.
This segment aired on July 2, 2026. During this segment, Mike Wheless challenged me to guess the meanings of popular Gen X terms and phrases. The segment created a fun generational comparison as I attempted to interpret the slang, leading to entertaining reactions and discussions.
This segment aired on July 7, 2026. During this segment, Captain Dave and I worked together to guess whether a series of advice and sayings came from Google or traditional "grandma wisdom." The fun, interactive game created entertaining on-air conversation while keeping listeners engaged.
This segment aired on June 30, 2026. In this segment, Mike and I talk with a listener who attended the Morgan Wallen concert in Clemson, where he met a girl but never got her phone number. He called the station hoping we could help him reconnect with her, leading to a fun and engaging on-air conversation with listeners.
This segment aired on July 9, 2026. During this segment, Mike Wheless, Captain Dave, and I discussed our favorite types of videos to watch online. The conversation stemmed from a discussion about how much time Americans spend on their phones and the content that keeps people scrolling. The topic encourages listeners to reflect on their own screen time, compare their viewing habits with ours, and join the conversation about the videos they enjoy watching most.
This segment aired on July 24, 2026. During this segment, the QDR Comedy Clip provided listeners with a lighthearted break in the morning by featuring humorous audio designed to entertain and bring a laugh. This type of content helps keep the show engaging, adds variety to the broadcast, and creates an enjoyable listening experience for the audience.
This segment aired on July 27, 2026. During this segment, Captain Dave and I played a game where Mike Wheless read us different pieces of advice, and we had to guess whether each one came from a grandmother’s wisdom or was something Mike made up himself. This segment entertained listeners by encouraging them to play along and guess the source of each piece of advice.
This segment aired on July 24, 2026. During this segment, Mike Wheless challenged Captain Dave and me to identify various food items and correctly match each one to the drive-thru restaurant where it is served. The game encouraged friendly competition, created entertaining on-air conversation, and engaged listeners by inviting them to play along and test their own fast-food knowledge.
This segment aired on July 27, 2026. During this segment, Mike Wheless, Captain Dave, and I celebrated National Chicken Finger Day by discussing our favorite places to get chicken fingers in the Triangle area. This segment entertained listeners while highlighting popular local restaurants and encouraging audience engagement through a relatable, community-focused conversation.
This segment aired on July 29, 2026. During this segment, Mike Wheless challenged Captain Dave and me to guess the prices of various items in a fun on-air game. The interactive competition entertained listeners while encouraging them to play along and compare their own guesses.
This segment aired on July 29, 2026. During this segment, Mike Wheless and I discussed a report that found 60% of women go into debt to maintain their beauty routines, sparking a relatable conversation about beauty standards, spending habits, and personal finances.