January 16th 2010, I’m at a party with a few friends.
We were bragging to each other about the usual things. Girls, sport, gadgets, movies. I make a remark that would change my life.
“I’m gonna launch my own Radio Show!”
The idea has been swirling around in my head for years but I’ve never vocalized it. Not even to my wife – she just knows that I am a big Talk Radio fan. By the way, I own a Video Games recruitment company. I’m British.
“Right, of course you are Marcus. Want another beer?” Sure. Get me shot too.
Over the next week I dedicate myself to the task of setting up the show. It’s not easy.
Sunday Jan 24th. I broadcast my first internet radio show. Hungover Radio is born. People love it. Raw, full of potential. I’m loving every minute of it.
I hire a sound engineer and turn my garage into a Radio studio over the next week. A proper studio. Mics, mixing desks, computers, cables. The show is real.
The next few weeks fly by – largely to good reviews by my small but growing audience.
I invent a game called The Domain Name Game and pretend that it’s sponsored by GoDaddy. I send them the tape.
A week later GoDaddy call me back. “We want to sponsor you.” What?
GoDaddy want to sponsor Hungover Radio after 6 shows. We are off to the races.
I’m on a roll. I send a tape to Rick Dees Entertainment. I’m looking for some constructive feedback. They call back. “We want to meet you”.
I go to the Rick Dees studios in Burbank. Rick Dees extends his hand to shake mine. “Marcus – consider this your second home”. What?
I go to lunch with Producer Dave Lipson from Rick Dees Entertainment. “We’d like to develop a daily radio show with you as the host”. Get the fuck out of here.
Week 8. Hasn’t happened yet. But I’m feeling lucky. Bring it on.
About the author: Marcus Edwardes has spent his career in technology and video game recruiting. Earlier this year he started Hungover Radio, which he describes as “roast lamb for the ears”. You can listen to Hungover Radio at HungoverRadio.com, or follow Marcus on Twitter @hungoverradio.
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