About Allan
What is your favorite spot in Connecticut?
Mystic/Stonington
How long have you worked for WEBE108? What was your first job here?
3-7pm every day since October 2019!
What makes your station/show great?
Quite simply…WEBE108 is *the* station for Fairfield County! Literally *everyone* knows us!
Favorite band or artist of all time?
David Bowie never fails to make the list
What is the best concert you’ve ever seen?
An unannounced pop up Jimmy Buffett concert
TV show or Movie that you think someone should know about?
Better Call Saul
If you didn’t do radio, what would you do?
Talking about TV shows online
A skill you wish you had but sadly don’t?
The ability to draw comics or cartoons
If you are on death row and you have a final meal. What is it?
A ribeye and some Kraft macaroni and cheese, with a Shamrock shake
Tell us one fun fact about yourself
I can – and do – use my feet to pick things up like a monkey does.
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WEBE Wellness
WEBE Wellness: Does The Food Sniff Test Actually Work?
Have you ever grabbed leftovers from the fridge and smelled it to make sure it was good to eat? Well, it turns out that really doesn’t work. Food scientists say there’s no way to tell if food is safe to eat based on smell – only if the quality has decreased. For instance, milk may…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Go Online To Eat Healthier
You want to eat healthier, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. But it’s doable – and it may be as simple as just not going to the store! A new study shows that those who bought their groceries online spent a lot less on junk food than when they shopped in person. And it…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Solo Walking For Better Exercise
You already know walking is good for you, and it’s fun to walk with a significant other – but if you’re doing that for exercise, a new study shows that having a partner may actually reduce the health benefits of walking! The study found that the slower walked didn’t speed up to keep up with…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Do This In The Morning For More Energy Through The Day
If you want a bit more energy during the day, there’s a few things you can do each morning to help out the rest of the day: First things first – even before you get out of bed, take ten deep breaths. Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can help you start the day…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Sleeping To Lose Weight
Many of us struggle with weight loss, but beyond diet and exercise, there’s another thing you may not have tried – sleeping more! A new study tracked how many hours people slept with how many calories they consumed. Participants who got a full 8 hours consumed on average 270 fewer calories per day. For some…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Relaxing At The Gym
When you hear the word exercise, you think about working out in the gym, running, or other strenuous activities. But what’s the hot new trend in exercise? Doing nothing and not breaking a sweat! A new report shows that many gyms are offering mellow workout classes. Gentle workouts are in demand – like meditation and…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: For A Longer Life, It’s Time To Get Moving!
If you want to live longer, sitting behind a desk or behind the wheel all day isn’t helping – you need daily movement! And it doesn’t require an expensive gym membership – you can start simple and add more movement right into your everyday life! Some tips to help get your moving: Keep your shoes…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Tea Vs. Coffee
You probably had coffee this morning. Maybe even a coffee break this afternoon. But you may want to switch to tea – it may even be the healthiest drink in the world! First, it lowers blood pressure – it causes blood vessels to relax, which can keep your blood pressure in check. Since tea comes…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Should We Really Try For 10,000 Steps Per Day?
Do you try to get 10,000 steps in every day? Many of us do – whether we use a Fitbit or check the steps on our phones. But is 10,000 still what we need? New research shows that it’s far fewer. The ideal number of steps to aim for is between 6,000 and 8,000 each…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Do Cold Showers Give Health Benefits?
You’ve probably heard about ice baths – a lot of celebrities are swearing by cold water immersion to help with everything from inflammation to focus to exercise recovery. But these special baths are expensive and tough to utilize if you don’t have a lot of space. So will a cold shower do the same? Experts…… Continue Reading