ERIC ALVAREZ
THE DECIBEL DIVE
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ABOUT TYLER
My name is Eric Alvarez and this is my bio that you are currently reading. At one time, I played sports… but then one day when I was in high school, I overheard a couple of classmates saying they wanted to record a demo and play shows around town but they didn’t have a bassist. I walked up to them and told them I could be their bassist… even though I had no prior experience with a music instrument. That was the beginning of my music career (Broken Vision, Buried as Thieves) that led to touring throughout the country and recording a studio album with my closest friends. Then one day, I decided to pivot and I wanted to go to college to get a degree in Media Communications. A week after my graduation, I was hired by the World Wrestling Entertainment to be a Marketing Coordinator for their NXT brand. It was a fun experience… but I am used to having the spotlight be on me. After my time with the WWE, I used my education to begin editing videos professionally and I was then hired by 6x Emmy Award winner, John Brenkus, to be part of a small team to help create his sports network called BrinxTV. But I didn’t want to just be part of the production team, I wanted to be on camera. I went on to create my own podcast (Eric Alvarez Presents: YOUR SHOW) and I was also a host on BrinxTV for several of their programming (Brinx Buzz, Evening Buzz, 5 O’Clock Somewhere, The Cult of Eric). Now, I am in love with being on-air and in the broadcasting world. So, the journey continues, and I find myself hosting your favorite radio show on your favorite radio station.
Get To Know A Little About ERIC
1. Who is your hero?
My dad because that man showed me the perfect balance of working hard and making time for the family. Now that I am a father, I am following those footsteps.
2. If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
I would love to live out somewhere with a lot of fresh air. Where can one find that?
3. What is your biggest fear?
My daughter not ever realizing that I was actually cool once.
4. What really makes you angry?
When I specifically say 'no mustard' and there is mustard on my burger/sandwich. I mean, it's not enough to ruin my day, but it is upsetting.
5. What motivates you to work hard?
My wife, my stepdaughter, and my daughter.
6. What is your favorite thing about being on the radio?
If I spend so many hours listening to music, and I love talking... why not combine the both?
7. What makes you laugh the most?
My wife. She says I'm the funnier one but man, can she drop some great humor on me.
8. What are your favorite movies?
To have on in the background, Tenacious D and The Pick of Destiny. The animated Spiderman 'Spiderverse' movies are amazing.. Horror movie: Scream, I can go on...
9. What did you want to be when you were a kid?
I wanted to be a baseball player until I discovered rock n roll. Then I wanted to become a professional musician and I'm grateful I got to do that.
10. If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
A kid, so I can not be worried about jumping off things and ruining my month.
11. What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play?
Sport to play: ultimate frisbee and baseball, sport to watch: football, favorite (video) game: 'Phasmophobia' at the moment
12. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car?
I love going for night time drives with some great tunes to set the mood, whatever the mood may be at that time.
13. What two radio stations do you listen to in the car the most?
Alt2K and 99.9 Rockcast radio (no, we weren't forced to answer that)
14. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
grilled chicken with white rice, with some soy sauce or limes/lemons
15. Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
my childhood nickname was Chucky, after the Child's Play doll, then as I got older it just became Chuck. I never introduce myself as Chuck, but it's a name that spreads somehow.
16. If money was no object, what would you do all day?
sleep, watch movies with my wife, play video games, and play some sports outside
17. What are your hobbies?
love to play ultimate frisbee, softball, play video games, and make videos with my wife and friends
18. List two pet peeves.
when people chew with their mouth open and people who don't listen but just wait for their turn to talk
19. Where do you see yourself in five years?
chasing around my 5 year old daughter on the playground, I hope.
20. If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have?
Invincibility
21. What would you do if you won the lottery?
get a lawyer, immediately.
22. If you could eat a meal with any 4 people, living or dead, who would they be?
my wife, my parents, and Alex Smith (former professional nfl quarterback)
23. How many pillows do you sleep with?
I need one to rest my head on and one to hug
24. What's your favorite holiday?
Halloween isn't an official holiday, but that whole month is friggin' fun. New Years Eve is my favorite official holiday as it is now also my daughter's birthday.
25. What's your favorite type of foreign food?
italian food is almost always delicious
26. Are you a clean or messy person?
I'm decent...
27. Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
Gary Oldman because that guy can do anything.
28. What's your favorite fast food chain?
Whataburger down in Texas is always a hit
29. What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?
the best darn mattress out there, a water purification setup, and a knife
30. Do you collect anything?
dog hair on my clothes
31. Favorite video games to play at the moment?
Phasmophobia, Star Wars: The Old Republic, MLB The Show 25, House Flipper 2
32. Do you have any pets?
We have 5 cats and 3 dogs. Although I tell my wife she's forgetting about her 4th 'dawg' (as I point to myself)