Rams and Jamz keep Brian McLaughlin busy

Brian McLaughlin, B-Daht, is a senior mass communications major. A native of St. Louis, Missouri who grew up in Greensboro, he is one of the familiar voice is on the "Wild Out Wakeup Show" on 102 Jamz, WJMH, which airs weekdays from 6-10 a.m. You can also hear him over the public announcement system at WSSU football and basketball games.

Q: How long have you been at 102 Jamz? A: I've been there for two years. I started as an intern.

Q: How did you get on the morning show? A: The position became available when Amos Quick left. Kyle asked me to do some crank phone calls, so I did them and he put them on the air. The triad started loving me because I was already at all the WSSU events. The opportunity became available and it was just perfect timing.

Q: What's the best thing about being on the Wild Out Wakeup Show? A: I can say whatever I want. There's no muzzle. Afrika, Capital J and Kyle -we're all like family. We argue, but it's still love. We really enjoy each other's company. I really enjoy the freedom.

Q: What's the difference between 102 Jamz and your job as PA announcer at WSSU? A: It's much more structured at the athletic events. Sometimes you just wanna scream and crack jokes when they mess up. But you have to realize that they're fans and boosters who come to see the game, too, and you have to make them feel comfortable. But I have to give us a certain amount of edge so that we maintain that home advantage.

Q: Where will you be in five years? A: I'll be a household name on the big screen.

Q: So what is your ultimate goal? A: I wanna crossover into TV. I want to be wherever I can speak at. I wanna be everywhere.