Sean Riggs has been hosting the Bigg Rigg Gigg on Mondays at midnight since early last semester. His show is one of the most popular on WCRD, and he would have a motto to explain why.
Q: First, the basics. Age, year in school, major, rank, blood type, press affiliation etc.
A: I'm 20 years old and the big 21 is coming up in April. I'm a major in telecommunications with an emphasis in sales and promotions. I'm a junior in college, by credit, by year and all that happy horse poop. I don't know what my blood type is, because frankly that's the last thing on my mind right now.
Well, yeah, I do this radio show Mondays at midnight and you may have heard of it. It's called the Bigg Rigg Gigg. I started this little fiesta last semester. I dedicated myself to this project by developing weekly fliers and posting them in every dark corner of this campus.
This show applies positive mottos that people forget about, such as taking a chance, smiling, respecting others and making a difference. Is the show successful? I guess it is, if you think of it in terms of how many people listen online (which is how I do check), but the success story for me is when I hear from people who call in. It's my honor to remind people about the things we sometimes take for granted.
Q: What draws you to radio, and do you plan seriously pursue it as a career?
A: I love music, and it has been in my life since the day I was born. This radio show gives me the chance to share that music and give it back to people. Music gets us through the highs and lows and I believe radio is the first psychiatrist for any young person growing up. Except that this radio show is like an open chat room on the Internet. Anyone is invited, and the party gets bigger as the night goes on.
I do see myself doing radio in the future, but not as a disc jockey. I want to sell advertising for radio and television working my way up the corporate ladder. It sounds boring doesn't it? Well here's the catch: If I'm successful, I'll get vacations. Lots of them.
Q: Who is your hero?
A: My hero is any person who can go to work on Monday and be excited about it. I've seen so many people that hate their jobs. There is one reason people do this, but another that directly relates. The first reason is obviously for money, but the second is to support others, and you have to respect them for that.
My fantasy hero, well, that would have to be Superman. I mean come on! He's SUPERMAN. The guy wears a red cape and blue tights, and he still gets the babe.
Q: 2 a.m. Sunday. A Carter dog, a slice from Greek's, or a Super Burrito?
A: That's simple, a Carter's hot dog. The first one I ever ordered was a "Founder's Dog," which was basically a hot dog with coleslaw, bacon and barbecue sauce on top. If you ever get the chance to have one, I suggest you spend that extra $2. Carter's hot dogs are like pills a doctor prescribes to you when you're sick. Mr. Carter will say, "Hello, take two of these and call me in the morning." You'll pay him, shake hands and respond by saying, "Thank you Mr. Carter, you had me at 'Hello.'" Not really, but really.
Q: 3:30 a.m. the same day. What are you doing?
A: I'm sleeping. Next question?
Q: Name five things you wish you could find in Muncie.
A: Well, even though I don't have a car, I wish I could find a gas station that sells gas for 50 cents a gallon. Cheap gas is always good. Number two, I wish I could find one road in Muncie that doesn't have a huge pot hole on it. Third, I want to find a Texas Roadhouse I can eat at that doesn't have an hour and a half wait on a Friday night at 8:00. My fourth choice would have to be a beach house with an oceanside view. My last choice would have to be a go-cart track, because riding go-carts with your friends never gets old.
Q: Original, Next Generation, DS9, Voyager or Enterprise? Or just guess if you have no clue what I'm talking about.
A: I would say Next Generation because I grew up next to a good friend of mine who was obsessed with that series, and so when he watched it, I watched it. Plus, that series introduced the Borg, and I love the whole idea behind a species that assimilates other things into a colony. The Borg are about bringing people together, and I respect them for that.
Q: What is your earliest memory (hypnosis is cheating)?
A: My first kiss was with the girl who was my first crush. We were hanging out one sunny afternoon and her brother pushed us into a tree and said we had to kiss or he wouldn't let us out. It was the golden opportunity I'd been waiting for since kindergarten, and so we did the deed. Peer pressure is a bad thing, but sometimes it puts you in the situations you have always dreamed about. Not really, but really.
Q: Predict your own death.
A: My death will be painless. I'll never see it coming--(snap)--and just like that it'll be over. I'll die when I realized I've lived. Bottom line, when I die, I want someone there to watch me leave.
Q: If there were a drink called "The Muncie," what would it be?
A: "The Muncie" would be a tall glass of a sizzling hot chocolate with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream that dissolves at the top and falls to the bottom leaving you feeling incredibly relaxed and satisfied.
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