Meet the Cast - Part 1

Justin Chapin - DJJ

But you can call me J

When I moved away from New Jersey, my whole life was about to turn upside-down. I was already doing bad enough in school, it didn't help that now I was going to have to go to a whole new one. I was leaving all my friends, moving to a much bigger city and a much different culture. Annapolis was also "the enemy territory." You see my brother was going to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, while I lived in the city that housed the U.S. Naval Academy. If any of you know about the rivalry between these two schools, it makes the UF and FSU game look like a pop warner scrimage. I started to change a little because of this. Other than the obvious growing liking for the US Army, I was getting a lot of convidence. I had to do a lot of sticking up for myself in that city - and some learning as to when to fold the cards if needed, too. My brother changed, as well. During his time there he learned to appreciate his family, including me. It felt great every time he came home, dressed in his uniform that at the time looked like it was made for royalty, it was a big deal for me.

We didn't stay there long, however. Just when I started getting to know people I was writing "have a nice life" in yearbooks again.

So then there was Delaware. Ah, my high school years... what a waste of fuckin' time I made that out to be! Looking back, I could have done so much more in high school. I wanted to be popular and friendly with people, and so I put all that education crap on the back burner. Had I done anything in high school, maybe I'd be going to places like West Point - and actually FINISHING college... instead of being stuck at the 15 credits I have now.

But the only thing I'm mad at is myself for that. I have tons of great memories of HS, most of it revolves arond choir and drama, music as you all know has always been a huge part of my life.

Now there's my life after high school. I think I've filled you in on most of that, so, that's me. Hi!

Brian - My Brother

Isn't he cute ladies?

Brian has been my best friend since - I don't know like his second year of West Point. We were normal brother-brother, die die, I hate you type stuff up until that point. It wasn't until I grew older that I started really connecting with the guy. I look up to Brian. He's very successful already at his young age of 29, making a substantial amount of money as a Land Aquisition Manager for a home builder here in Phoenix.

While I don't want this to sound like a personal singles add - my brother has always been in much better shape than I have, I always have a little envy on how he has women huddled around him at clubs while I stand by the wall and watch. He's also a great singer. We sing together, the occational duet, one day we hope to get some music out there in the world just to see how it does. He's going to be mentioned a lot more in this blog, which is why I mention him at all. In a couple weeks I'm moving in with him. He's going to start me off on a little training program to get my life in order. If anyone knows how to do that, it's my brother... Even though his life can be a little crazy some times. Also listen for my brother now occationally on Sundays with me on my radio station, together we'll be doing the "Sunday Drunks Show." That's because here in Arizona you can buy alcohol on Sunday.

More "A DJ in Phoenix" Cast members to come.