Q & A with Brian Casey

Favorite Quote/Motto? Be better than you think you can be, and tomorrow you’ll be where you want to be.

What celebrity would you like to meet that you haven’t yet? Jack Nicholson. Of course I’m just trying to get a good seat for the Laker game.

What is one thing you HAVE to do before you die? Heather Locklear or Jackie Johnson of the Channel 9 weather. No, I mean, tour Italy, England, and France. 

What’s your deal, really? A pretty regular, particularly handsome guy, who’s drinking a lot of coffee and trying to help you start your day with a smile. And I’m about to give a prize away on the radio any minute! Listen to win!

You love…what? I love making people laugh. I'm all about making listeners think and smile. I’m a huge tease and that’s really my favorite part of the show.

What are 3 things people don’t know about you? I have owned a drive thru coffee espresso and ice cream shop, have been a model railroader, and currently am shooting a movie in my backyard.

Really, a movie? No, not really. But the other stuff is true.

Favorite Artists of all time? Rolling Stones, Elvis, Frank, 3 Dog Night, Elton, Foreigner, Grass Roots, Guess Who, Beach Boys, and The Eagles.

Favorite Song: Bread/Everything I Own.

Favorite Movies: Comedies and Action! The Austin Powers series with Mike Myers or anything with Jack Nicholson, Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell, or Mel Gibson in it.

Favorite TV Shows: Two and Half Men, Boston Legal, Family Guy, ESPN Sports Center, Carpoolers, KCAL 9 weather with Jackie Johnson.

Books, novels: Oh, I like the internet a lot. That’s all I read.

Favorite meal: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans. I miss my Mom.
She made a hell of a meatloaf. 

When I grow up I wanna be a:  Doctor. Doctor Casey….stat!   Ooh. Yea, let me take a look at that. I think we’re going to have to go in and cut it out. That’ll be $8900. You can pay on your way out. Thanks.

Number of Children: Travis. He owes me money.

Married: To Barb. She’s nice.

Body Type: Often a bit chubby, but full of FUN! 

I wish: I could drop 10 pounds. But I’m busy right now. Besides, I really love hamburgers and everyone knows it.

Pets: Tami the Golden Retriever, Sweetie and Baguerra are the cats.

Where You From? Southern Oregon. Klamath Falls. Escaped at age 20.

Where You Live? Sometimes can be spotted at the Morongo, or at Pechanga. I pretend to gamble, see a show with friends, and then sneak over to the buffet.

Zodiac Sign: Taurus. Thus the bull.

You believe in: The future, change, women, what people say on the radio.
 
You live for: Lunch!

Virtues: Honesty, compassion, passion, regrets, focused, fearless, fun.

Why did you agree to this interview? You said something about a dinner gift certificate, I believe.

About Brian Casey

Whether it’s entertaining morning commuters as host of the morning show on KOLA 99.9, meeting his many listeners at live area appearances in the Inland Empire, or guest appearances for schools and organizations, Brian Casey’s down to earth style and offbeat humor has made him a favorite in Southern California.

Q & A with Patti Banner

Favorite Quote/Motto? Treat others the way you want to be treated!

What is one thing you HAVE to do before you die? Travel to Germany and Poland. 

What’s your deal, really? I'm just the typical girl next door!  :)

You love…what? The Mama...(My cat Stacy).

What's the one thing people don’t know about you? My 1st job was at Rax Roast Beef!

Favorite Artists of all time? Barry Manilow and the Carpenters

Favorite Movie: The Silence of the Lambs

Favorite TV Shows: Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy and The Office.

Favorite meal: Mexican food! 

Number of Children: Two kitties: Kenny and Stacy

Married: Jeff....(What will I do without Brett Favre?!) 

I wish: I could get my pilot's license.

Where You From? The Twin Cities, Minnesota

Zodiac Sign: Pisces. 
 
You live for: Skydiving!!!

Virtues: Loyalty, Dependibility and Honesty

Why did you agree to this interview? Producer Ashley made me do it! ;)

Meet Patti Banner!

Weekday Mornings with
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Hi & thanks for visiting!  I'm Patti Banner...a native Minnesotan proud to now call the Inland Empire "my home". 

As a southern Californian...I've had the opportunity to skydive twice!  Talk about living a dream!  I enjoy working out, biking, grilling, & just about anything outdoors!
My husband, Jeff, & I reside in Redlands with our two babies...Kenny & Stacy...they're cats.  Jeff & I met as neighbors in Madison, Wisconsin.  At that time, I was a Vikings fan.  We were married in 1998, in Vegas, baby!  Since then, I have become an avid Green Bay Packers fan...I have to be, to keep peace in the Banner home!  Jeff & I are lovers of the "pizza pie"...where's the best?  We still haven't found it.
One of my goals is to get Brian Casey & my husband to skydive!  Producer Ashley has accomplished this...why can't Brian?  

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 Q & A with Producer Ashley

What celebrity would you like to meet that you haven’t yet? I would love to meet Madonna, she a very smart business woman and I admire her very much.

What is one thing you HAVE to do before you die? Travel the world!

What is one thing people don’t know about you? I love photography, taking pictures is one of my passions!

Favorite Artists of all time? Madonna is definitely at the top of my list.  I have way too many to list though.  :)

Favorite Song: If Everyone Cared by Nickelback.  The lyrics in the song are exactly how I feel.  Very powerful and moving song.

Favorite Movies: Edward Scissorhands.  Honestly anything with Johnny Depp and or directed by Tim Burton!

Favorite TV Shows: Ghost Hunters, Most Haunted, Ghost Whisperer(see a pattern...i'm obsessed with the paranormal!)

Favorite meal: A good veggie burger! 

Married: Not yet!  Happily engaged though to my wonderful Jed. :)

Pets: Two dogs, Lacie, Alex and a cat named Hobo Kitty.

Where You From? Riverside!

Zodiac Sign: Virgo.

Meet Producer Ashley!

I was born and raised in beautiful Southern
California, Riverside to be exact! I'm a Virgo, so according to a list that Brian had a while ago for worst drivers in America, it puts me at the top of the list, but I promise I'm a GREAT driver! :)

I was raised on Rick Dees' voice, and I knew that some way somehow I wanted to be in the entertainment business.

What sparked my interest even more was seeing Britney Spears on TRL back in 1999.   From then on I knew I needed to enter the entertainment business!  (Big fan!)

So my first thought was hmm....maybe I'll become an Entertainment Lawyer....but then I saw how much schooling I'd have to go through and I
thought....alright I'll pass on that, that's a little
too much for me!

I started listening to the radio more and more, and I thought to myself.... wow, I would really love to work at a radio station....be part of
an awesome team/show. Plus, it totally helped that my step dad was involved in radio, and he showed me the ropes, the do's and don'ts.  After he showed me all that he could, I found a broadcasting school in Huntington Beach, called The Academy of Radio and TV Broadcasting.  

I attended there for
seven months and landed my first ever radio job at
KOLA FM!  

I started out as a board operator, and now I'm the Show Producer for Brian Casey and the Wake Up
Bunch!  Can't get any better than that!!  I really
enjoy what I do, and can't wait to see what else is
to come!

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Meet David Wylie!

As news director, David Wylie has been a familiar voice on KOLA for over six years keeping the Inland Empire informed and up-to-date. He brings more than 20 years of award winning news experience in both radio and TV to KOLA. Over the years he has had the opportunity to cover top newsmakers including top athletes, renowned celebrities and even Presidents.

David is a Southern California native. He grew up in San Gabriel where he was active in athletics and Boy Scouts, even earning the rank of Eagle Scout. David attended Maranatha High School in Arcadia and began his broadcasting studies at Pasadena City College before graduating from Cal State Northridge with a degree in journalism.

David lives in the High Desert community of Victorville, with his wife and their two sons. In his off time, he enjoys golf, jogging, fishing and gardening. 

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