Week Day Mornings 6:00-9:00
For over 35 years Big Dan Hentschel has been waking folks up somewhere on the planet. But for most of his time in radio, he has proudly been a part of the community of Northwest Arkansas, and for the past 6 years happily playing the "LEGENDS OF COUNTRY" on US94. "It's like I've made full circle in my career, I started out playing country music in the late 60's and here I am again - playing country music - and alot of it are the same songs I played in the beginning."
"I honestly haven't gone to work a day in my life - I consider myself very lucky to have been part of an incredible business."
Dan admits radio has changed over the past 35 years..."but I can honestly say, 'Country Radio' is still more like it was back then - talking to folks - and playing great songs."
Dan has 3 children - all were born on the air - but have all moved away as is the custom of most human beings.
So what are some of Big Dan's favorites, likes, dislikes, turn-ons & turn-off's - what follows is a little insight in to the psyche of BIG DAN HENTSCHEL:
Favorite country singer - (depends on my mood, but I always sing along with Johnny Paycheck)
Favorite Dream Car - Metallic Blue 1967 Ford Thunderbird with white interior & a 428 (I once owned one of these)
Favorite thing to do on your day off - Start the day out with a few honey-do's, then do a few errands, go out to eat with friends - come back to the house & hop in the hot tub.
Favorite personal thing to do - This may sound goofy, but I honestly enjoy either sitting on the couch with my wife watching a good movie - or sitting by the pool in the spring & summer, soaking up the sun with a lovely beverage.
Favorite thing to eat - other than my wife's steaks - I could eat pizza every day of my life - but - I can't do that anymore.
Favorite place to visit - I really enjoy Memphis (Graceland), Nashville is always fun - and Las Vegas (although, I don't gamble - my wife has all the luck in our family)
Favorite thing about Northwest Arkansas - All it's differences. There is so much diversity. Small towns to Bigger cities - From good old boys to Socialites - rednecks - cowboys - plain folks - people from other countries - rich & poor - good & (sorry to say) not so good. I guess it all comes from the amazing growth we are experiencing.
Now, some FAQ's of Big Dan:
Do you really own a Burton Pool? Yes & a hot tub too
Do you really have a dog named Jack? Yes & he really does eat (and love Purina One)
How much weight did you lose? 113 pounds but I have gained a few pounds back but can still wear a 36 inch pair of pants - (before the weight loss I was 44)
Where did you go to school to learn what you do? Believe it or not folks - John Brown University in Siloam Springs - it's a great school.
Do your folks really live in NWA? Yes they did - but have since passed.
