A Word from the Euke' Joint

He’s a first year student with his own radio show, and he knows how to have fun both on and off the airwaves.

Euclyn Williams is a Radio/Television production major whose ambition to succeed has taken off very well for his first year as a college student. Back in September, Williams was seen running from building to building posting up fliers about his radio show. The Euke’ Joint which aired from 2-3pm on Thursdays.

“I love radio,” Williams said. “Aside from it being fun and interactive, I get a platform where no one else can tell me to be quiet. The whole purpose is for me to talk…my specialty.” Williams knew how to start off a conversation and get a crowd going with his jokes, but after hearing an episode from radio personality, Wendy Williams, he was captivated by Radio Arts. Williams likes to keep the show real, interactive, and fun for his listeners.

“I try to plan my shows, but the topics vary based on my mood. However no topic is too overbearing,” he said. He also has an eclectic taste in music. He grew up listening to gospel, loves his R&B and likes to have his pop music and a little bit of country here and there. While Williams would love to pursue a career as a radio host, he spoke of a challenge that the radio industry is currently going through.

“As we now see, the radio is losing its edge,” he said. “The radio industry is slowly depleting, and a lot of radio personalities find themselves being replaced by computers unless their show pulls in the proper audience.” He also feels any unknown person who is attempting to become a known figure in the industry will find him/herself struggling quite a bit.

“It’s easy to predict that if [one] wants to venture in radio, [they would] pursue something else and compliment the two.” With that being said, Williams next is involving a television show.

“I find radio easier to do, but I also find myself making gestures to emphasize my points and my audience can’t see me,” he said. “Television is the future.” Williams has been receiving positive feedback from those who listen to his radio show.

Shancia Jarrett, a senior communications disorders major, finds his show interesting and funny. Jarrett stated that she has classes around the time of show, but she heard one of his episodes and was really impressed. Senior education major Jessica Walker was recently a guest on his radio show and plans on being a guest again.

“The show isn’t practiced or rehearsed and it’s not refined,” she said. “People were being themselves and it was a fun time.” Walker joined Williams on his show on November 18th about relationships and the media.

“We started talking about relationships, but it branched off into relationships as portrayed in the media and how some couples try to emulate what the media defines as a relationship.” If anyone is interested in expressing themselves on the Euke’ Joint, talk to Williams and you will certainly have a ball. Keep tuning into the Euke’ Joint and be on the lookout next semester for any changes in the time slot.

Fahari Libertad Magazine, December 2008