I guess I’ve been at WRNS almost as long as I have fingers and toes! It sure seems that way. I don’t like to dwell on the years as much as the memories. Believe me, I have plenty of those. After years of working in rock radio, I found a home at the only country station I ever worked on. It was the best career decision of my life. I hope to continue to make WRNS my home away from home for many years to come. In addition to having the greatest job on earth, I also have an incredible wife. Kristi has been my best friend for many years and puts up with my long hours and constant discussions of the radio business. That’s why I included her on my page. Plus, she makes great home made biscuits!
I want to thank each and every one of you for making WRNS
t-h-e most listened to radio station in all of Eastern N.C. You are the most loyal listeners anyone could ask for.
Sincerely,
Wayne
wcarlyle@wrns.com
Full Name: Wayne Carlyle (Only 12 people know the full name)
Nickname as a kid. (Pete, Squirt, Skeeter, and various others I can’t say.)
Birthday and Sign: Oct. 27 (Scorpio)
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite food. Steak and Baked Potato!!!!
Favorite Car: Mustang 5.0 GT
Describe you perfect pizza: Thin crust pepperoni with Canadian bacon, green peppers and onions.
Favorite soft drink: Sprite---Dr. Pepper a close second.
Favorite part of the chicken: Legs!!!
Best childhood memory. Growing up on a small farm.
Have you ever regifted a gift? Yes.
Most interesting person you’ve ever interviewed: Too many to count—Most interesting: Garth Brooks, Wolfman Jack, Dolly Parton, The Beach Boys, and Kenny Chesney.
Name 3 all time favorite recording artists: So many, So little time: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brad Paisley, Travis Tritt, The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Bob Seger, and Elvis.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
What sport(s) did you play as a kid? Baseball and basketball.
What’s your worst habit? My wife Kristi would say repeating myself.
Worst experience you’ve had in radio: Working at a Top 40 station that changed format overnight to a Big Band sound. I left in less than 30 days.
Under your bed you will find: About anything but money.
If you could go back in time or forwards, which would you choose and where would you go? Back to the Civil War era. Only for (1) day just to meet Robert E. Lee. He was a military genius.
(3) Favorite Movies: Tombstone, Independence Day, and anything with Clint Eastwood.
Dream vacation spot: Caribbean
Person you’d most like to slap: Osama Bin Laden
London or Paris: Neither
Favorite artist on WRNS right now: Lady Antibellum
One place you would never think of going: Russia
Your all time 3 favorite TV shows: I love the old westerns and some of the classic sitcoms. i.e. Everybody loves Raymond and Friends.
Worst boss: He’s still living and he’s still bald.
Favorite pastime: Having supper with my wife in front of the tv.
Favorite Comedian: Richard Pryor and George Carlin.
The one concert you should’ve seen but didn’t: Elvis
The longest road trip you’ve ever been on was to: Utah from Kinston, N.C.
One thing most people don’t know about you is: I don’t like heights.
Person you would most like to have dinner with: My boss discussing a new contract extension.
Who was your childhood hero? Mickey Mantle
What super-human power would you like to have? X-Ray vision.
Your favorite Super hero: Batman
The one day in your life (other than marriage or kids) you will never forget:
Sept. 11, 2001.
What (other than these questions) annoys you the most? 10 cent millionaires
The job you would be doing if you weren’t dispersing your talents at WRNS: No clue.
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Wayne & Kristi at Baseball Hall of Wayne in front of his hero's
Fame in Cooperstown, New York monument. Robert E. Lee at
Gettysburg, Pa. battlefield.
