Had somewhat of a reaccuring on-air character during the stint at WSCR called "Spicolli the Intern". It originated from when show host Dan McNeil (who was also a Ball State alum) put Z.D. on the air after being impressed with the cut he did of the show's intro while still in his first week as an intern. Once Z.D. started talking, McNeil immediately commented that he sounded like Spicolli (referring to the
Sean Penn character in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High').