We’re catching up with this radio-savvy alum as he continues to share his voice with others.
“Dr. Viscardi created a place that provided my classmates and me with a great outlet and instilled a never-give-up mentality to go out and do things in the world.”
The last time we shared an update on Alex, he was finding his voice on his self-produced podcast and providing a unique perspective on the airwaves. One can listen to Alex delivering opinions on everything from politics to today’s most pressing social issues on “Alex Garrett Podcasting.” While there has been no shortage of content in 2022, it’s not unusual for several episodes to be devoted to the Henry Viscardi School, where he first found his voice.
One episode features an interview with Viscardi’s Coach Joe Slaninka, who manages the school’s wheelchair basketball program. As a student, Alex was urged by Coach Joe to serve as the play-by-play announcer at games and deliver daily announcements over the loudspeaker. The experience was transformative. “I owe a big thank you to Coach Joe for encouraging me to do the morning announcements. It really helped me discover my calling and forge a career.”
Alex’s years at the Henry Viscardi School brought opportunities for personal achievement and growth. He gained confidence as a member of the student council, honed his writing skills as a columnist for the Cougar Chronicle student newspaper, and enjoyed the thrill of competition while playing sports at Friday Night Rec.
After graduating from the Henry Viscardi School in 2009, Alex brought his broadcasting chops to the radio station at Queens College, where he received a degree in media studies. When he’s not podcasting, Alex is keeping busy working as an Engineer/Production Assistant WMCA 570 AM and WNYM – branded “AM 970 The Answer,” both part of Salem Media Group in New York City.
Alex loves working in the radio world, especially with radio talk show host John Catsimatidis, and “The Answer’s” General Manager, Jerry Crowley, who have given Alex opportunities to flourish.
This Viscardi alum’s schedule may be packed these days, but he still makes a point to sit in as a guest announcer at the school’s annual wheelchair basketball tournament each winter. Whenever he returns to the Henry Viscardi School, he remembers the origins of his can-do attitude. “Dr. Viscardi created a place that provided my classmates and me with a great outlet and instilled a never-give-up mentality to go out and do things in the world.”
Alex is looking forward to 2023, where his podcast will have a three-prong approach focusing on accessibility, adaption, and accountability. As he continues to conquer the radio and airwaves by shedding light on important issues, we are excited to see what he accomplishes next.