Have you ever gone completely blank on-air? What did you do?

Yes, and it’s as terrifying as it sounds. There was a moment early in my career when I completely forgot my next line, the topic, everything—I just sat there staring at the mic. Thankfully, instinct kicked in. I faded in a song and took a deep breath. Later, I came back on-air and joked about it. Listeners laughed and even messaged me saying they appreciated the honesty. Here’s the truth—going blank doesn’t mean you’re bad at your job. It means you’re human. Instead of panicking or covering it up awkwardly, I now use those moments to reset. I keep a “rescue card” near my desk—quotes, quick facts, or even weird one-liners I can use if I’m ever stuck again. At Big Live, we’re encouraged to be real—not flawless. Silence happens. What matters is how you bounce back without faking perfection.

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