How John M prepares for the holidays.

“What is it this time!?” John M yells as I enter the booth to begin his interview. “I said its that time again, matter of fact lets talk about that time of year when we all set up our Christmas trees and begin planning for the holidays.

So I began by asking John M, host of the Afternoon Drive, how does he typically prepare for this time of year?

“First I begin with an executive health exam to check my cholesterol levels at your nearest clinic” he jokingly says, “I start to exercise at the gym a little bit more, because pretty soon I’ll be devouring all that glorious Christmas fattening food”.

John M explains that in his nature of business, in mass media, this time of year is a very busy and strenuous time. As a Y101 legend John M has to make many appearances with clients during the holidays. “Not a problem John M, it’s the one time of year when all diet plans are thrown out the window.”

He continues to tell me about one of the most memorable Christmas Eve experiences he can remember. It was when he was on board as a Y101 DJ during a 10pm-2am slot one Christmas Eve many years ago. He said it was an amazing, humbling experience, and he even admits to feeling a tad-bit lonely that night. “It was lonely because everyone was celebrating, and I couldn’t be a part of that” he says. “But I know that a lot of people were listening to my songs, so technically I was celebrating with everyone”.

John M will be enjoying Christmas this year just like us normal folks. Out with his family and friends. “But its Christmas everyday!” He laughed, “I love to stay positive, even if you fire me on Christmas Eve I would still enjoy!”

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