ERIN CARMAN
Monday-Friday. 10a - 3p

My mother gave birth to me so my sister would have someone to entertain her. That’s where my showbiz career began. When I was five years old, I punched a kid in the face for lifting up my dress. Things changed when I got to high school. Sure, I partied like everyone else, but even if I was out drinking a 12 pack of warm beer hidden in the trunk of my car, I’d still make it home to study. God forbid I get less than a 3.8.

I was always involved in sports, and tried cheerleading for one year because my friend, Candy (yes, she’s a stripper now) begged me. I hated cheerleading, but it was fun to hang out with my friend. That is, until she got kicked off the team for spitting a loogie on the field. I did say I grew up in Ohio, right? A small town called Alliance, east of Canton, south of Cleveland.

My radio career began in Pittsburgh where I was going to school. Buzz Casey gave me my first break, and my first assignment: to chaperone a bus-full of listeners to the Skid Row/ Pantera concert. I was only 20. I was almost arrested. I was in love.

The cities changed, and so did the bands, but the love for my job stays the same.

From Hollywood to the White House, I've sang the praises of Chicago. No other city in the world compares to it, and no other people are as real. When I had the chance to return to the city I love, and to work for the greatest station in the country "The Loop", I left everything behind, and returned "home". "Welcome to Chicago, we're glad you're here" the sign reads when you arrive. I want to say to you: "Thank you, Chicago, for bringing me back".

Before returning to Chicago . . . I was the host of The Discovery Channel's, Garage Takeover! Which is re-airing on the Discovery Home Channel . . . CLICK HERE to see show times!



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