My journey in to radio has been a very cool and unpredictable ride. Starting as a recording artist with a dream to get my music played on the biggest top-40 radio station in the state. To becoming that very radio station's Resident DJ and night show co-host! I would never of imagined it would of played out like this, but hey.. I'll take it. A few quick things about me, I'm a huge pro-wrestling geek, I love the Ninja Turtles, I live for music, and I'm a major hookah-holic! For everything else JR follow me on social media @yafavhomiejr and don't forget to download my music on iTunes!
JR
Nickelodeon Announces Official Line-Up for “The Splat!”
Recently I blogged about Nickelodeon launching "The Splat!" which is an all 90's Nick channel! If you haven't read that yet I recommend you read that first right HERE. After a few weeks of anticipation, speculation, and teases, Nickelodeon has finally released the official line up for "The Splat...
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Homecoming
Once in a while there is a High School I DJ for that just plain raises the bar… and over this past weekend that school was Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School!
The Gorham Varsity Cheerleaders Tumble In! [VIDEOS & PHOTOS]
The Gorham Varsity Cheerleaders stopped by to co-host the Interactive 8 at 8 Countdown with me. We shared some embarrassing stories, talked about Gorham's upcoming football game versus Noble, had an epic dance party, and oh yeah... the selfie stick came out!
Calling All 90’s Kids!! ‘The Splat’ is Coming! [VIDEOS]
All our favorite '90s nicktoons are coming back to TV!
The Most Ridiculously Awesome Thing I’ve Seen This Week (The Selfie Spoon)
Sometimes I'm guilty of venturing to strange unknown places on the internet. This has never been more true than now! I give you…. "The Selfie Spoon."
The Cheerleaders are BACK on QNights! [Freeport + Brunswick]
It's back-to-school season, which means fall sports, pumpkin everything, girls who can't even …. and of course, CHEERLEADERS!
Hanging With Homie Guest Starring SPOSE
This episode of "Hanging With Homie" was particularly exciting for me. I mean not only did I have a blast shooting this, but it was just such fun dynamic having Spose as my guest.
WATCH JR Wandering Portland!
I had such a blast making this video with my film maker Joe Petty. I wondered around Portland, ME and visited some of my favorite spots. Interacted with the community, while being my goofy self. Oh by the way there is a cute dog in this video and I found out who his favorite radio personality is...
WATCH “Hanging With Homie” Guest Starring Max Schneider
I was recently visited by singer/songwriter & actor Max Schneider.
[WATCH] PHS Prom 2015 After-Movie
Q97.9’s Resident DJ & Radio Personality “Ya Favorite Homie JR” teams up with DJ Ross to throw Portland High School a Prom they will never forget! Congrats to the class of 2015! Subscribe to Q97.9 on Youtube
Q Music Scene – Hanging With Hoodie Allen
Hoodie Allen dropped by Q97.9 studios to hang with Kylie Queen and Ya Favorite Homie JR. He makes a high-stakes bet with JR, sends a message to his fans, and gives his take on the line-up for the Boys of Zummer tour. PLUS an exclusive acoustic of his new single "Dumb For You"
Q Music Scene – Hanging with Jake Miller via Skype
Ya Favorite Homie JR & Kylie Queen recently caught up with Warner Brothers Recording Artist Jake Miller. They talk his new single Dazed and Confused, Sponge Bob, and even a little rapping takes place! Watch this video below!
Westbrook High School “Get’s Air” with Q97.9
What happens when you combine a group of High School students with Portland's Party Station and a giant room full of inflatables and trampolines? Watch this video and find out!
Q97.9's resident night DJ, Ya Favorite Homie JR, recently helped host a fundraiser for Westbrook High School and it was crazy...
Kalin & Myles Answer Fan Questions on Q Music Scene
Kylie Queen and Ya Favorite Homie JR met up with Kalin & Myles to talk Trampoline and answer some fan questions. Wanna know what Kalin is scared of? How about the duo's opinion on platypuses? Watch and find out.
Q Music Scene – Cover Songs & The 7 Second Challenge!
Ed Sheeran sings Christina Aguilera and Nick Jonas sings Kanye? Yup. Artists are covering other artists and it's AWESOME. Kylie Queen and Ya Favorite Homie JR talk covers, remixes, and potential wedding songs…PLUS The fun continues off-air with the newest YouTube craze, The 7 Second Challenge...
Nick Jonas Covers Kanye West [VIDEOS]
There are covers.... and then there is Nick Jonas' rendition of Kanye West's "Only One." Take a listen for yourself and decide which version you like better!