Episode 038 | August 11, 2026 – I Thought My Radio Career Was Over

After losing his first full-time radio job in Bangor, Maine, D.B. suddenly finds himself back home in New Jersey wondering if his broadcasting career is already over. What follows is a chapter filled with uncertainty, long nights, and one unforgettable road trip that would change everything. On this episode: Returning home after being let go from his first radio job. Taking a physically demanding overnight delivery job while searching for another opportunity. The online community of radio DJs that helped keep his dream alive. What being "on the beach" means in the broadcasting world. The phone call that led to an offer from 107.1 The Monkey in Biloxi, Mississippi. A two-day road trip with Vinnie that quickly turned into an adventure. Breaking down in Alabama and spending the night in one of the sketchiest hotels imaginable. Meeting a kind mechanic whose generosity restored D.B.'s faith in people. Arriving on the Mississippi Gulf Coast... only to wonder if moving there had been a terrible mistake. Sometimes the hardest part of chasing a dream isn't getting the opportunity—it's having the courage to start all over again. This is Part Seven of D.B.'s radio journey. Next time, D.B. explains why arriving in Biloxi made him question everything. New episodes of The D.B. Nyce Podcast are released every weekday. Listen to every episode of The D.B. Nyce Podcast, D.B. & Sherry, and D.B. & Ted at www.dbnycepodcast.com