Ben Olson

Mornings 5am-10am

Born:
1-9-1979 in the 54701

Done radio in:
Wisconsin... Eau Claire, Wausau, Madison, and Sheboygan!

What you want to be when you grow up:
A bus driver, then a pirate, then a computer geek... I ended up on the radio at age 15...my parents have finally gotten over it.

Huge fan of:
The Brewers, meatballs, air conditioning, Mythbusters, root beer on tap or in the bottle, computer golf, cash, and red heads

Best movies made:
Office Space, Crash, and High Fidelity... I also own every single James Bond movie on DVD

Can't stand:
Fantasy movies, reality shows, untrue gossip, and made up unnecessary drama

Best vacation spot:
Either Los Angeles, Vegas, Or Sybaris in Mequon, WI

Favorite thing about Sheboygan:
Localness, Lake Michigan, location, and them there brats!

Favorite quote:
"I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it would be."  - Peter Gibbons - Office Space

Most famous person you've met:
A four way tie between Lester Holt from NBC, Carrot Top, Kari from Mythbusters, and Jarred from Subway

Famous person you want to meet:
John Mellencamp, Norah Jones, Huey Lewis, and Bob Uecker

Got a crush on:
My wife, Kari Byron (Mythbusters), Norah Jones (musician), Lois Griffin (Family Guy), Danica Patrick (race car driver), Erica Hill (CNN), Lauren Leamanczyk (TMJ-4), Marisa Tomei (actress), and Sasha Cohen (figure skater)

Cool car:
I'd love to get a really tricked out 2009 Jeep Patriot

Pets:
Golden Retriever (Mason) and Guinea Pig (Oliver)

Make a "Point" about "The Point":
There isn't another radio station like it anywhere!