About Allan
What is your favorite spot in Connecticut?
Mystic/Stonington
How long have you worked for WEBE108? What was your first job here?
Well I just started 5 months ago! So my first job is my current job as afternoon host!
What makes your station/show great?
Quite simply…WEBE108 is *the* station for Fairfield County! Literally *everyone* knows us!
Favorite band or artist of all time?
It varies, but David Bowie never fails to make the list
What is the best concert you’ve ever seen?
A random, unannounced pop up Jimmy Buffett concert in Florida
TV show or Movie that you think someone should know about?
Better Call Saul – every single person who ever watched Breaking Bad should be watching
If you didn’t do radio, what would you do?
Talking about TV shows online
A skill you wish you had but sadly don’t?
Better artistic ability and able to draw comics or cartoons
If you are on death row and you have a final meal. What is it?
A ribeye and some Kraft macaroni and cheese, with a Shamrock shake
Tell us one fun fact about yourself
I can – and do – use my feet to pick things up like a monkey does.
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WEBE Wellness
WEBE Wellness: The Perfect Nap Length
Well we moved the clocks ahead on Sunday, but maybe you’re still feeling the effects – a nap might help, as long as you don’t sleep too long. According to a specialist in behavorial sleep medicine, the perfect nap is 20 to 30 minutes – any longer, and you start to get into deep sleep,…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Tea Vs. Coffee
You probably had coffee this morning. Maybe even a coffee break this afternoon. But you may want to switch to tea – it may even be the healthiest drink in the world! First, it lowers blood pressure – it causes blood vessels to relax, which can keep your blood pressure in check. Since tea comes…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: The Ways Your Dentist Finds Things That Affect Your Overall Health
Going to the dentist regularly to keep your teeth intact is probably the reason many of us go. But believe it or not, your dentist may be able to spot things that affect your overall health – just from looking at your mouth! First, beyond taking care of your teeth and gums, your dentist can…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Beating Work Burnout
If you’ve totally burned out by work and you can’t take a vacation or if a different job isn’t a possibility, there are some things you can do to beat work burnout: First, recognize that your burned out – not just tired – be on the lookout for headaches, gastrointestinal issues, or restlessness when you…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: The Trick To Making A Pill Work Faster
No one wants to have to take medicine, but when we do, we want it to work fast. And there’s a trick you can do with your own body to have it kick in faster. Lie down on your right side. A study at Johns Hopkins figured out that it hits your blood stream more…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: The Bad Side Of Coffee
In a new study of the most caffeinated states in the country, Connecticut is right in the middle at #27 – not too much, not too little – just enough. And that’s where we want to be, because while an occasional cup of coffee is good for you – there’s antioxidants and the caffeine helps…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How Old You Are Versus How Old You Feel
There are two things – how old you are and how old you feel. And for most of us, we don’t feel our age. A new study shows that we think or feel we’re about 20% younger than we are. Meaning a 30-year-old feels 24; a 40-year-old feels like they’re in their early 30s; and…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Why You Wake Up Still Feeling Tired
When you woke up this morning, did you feel like you could go right back to bed for another night’s sleep? There are a few reasons why you might be waking up too tired: First, if you have a sedentary lifestyle where you sit all day and don’t exercise, your body may be too used…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Sleeping To Lose Weight
Many people may have tried to lose weight this summer – and beyond diet and exercise, there’s another thing they may not have tried – sleeping more! A new study tracked how many hours people slept with how many calories they consumed. Participants who got a full 8 hours consumed on average 270 fewer calories…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: 3 Seconds A Day To Build Muscle
Building muscle is important, but many of us can’t find the time. But that’s no longer an excuse – because all you need is 3 seconds! A new study shows that performing one bicep curl, at maximum effort, will give a 10% increase in muscle strength in just a month. So, 3 seconds day, for…… Continue Reading