Q & A

How did you become involved (with the station and your program/s)?

I used to present a specialist blues programmes at York FM, for around five years, which went out to a number of towns in the Wheatbelt and millions of sheep! Then in 2001-‘02 I presented Red House Blues on Sydney’s ‘Rhythm & Jazz’ station 2NSB on Thursday nights.

I then returned to WA towards the end of 2002 and presented Morning Magazine on Mondays from 2003 to 2006. I also regularly present Spoonful of Blues with a headful of blues trivia and also provide interviews for Morning Mag and occasional backup on Bordak.

How long have you been with RTRFM?

Since 2003.

What do you enjoy most about presenting?

I enjoy sharing great music with people, it’s a great buzz when someone calls and asks about a track that’s just been played.

I also really enjoy the talks format, because it’s an opportunity to share ideas in the community.

Strangest experience at RTRFM?

After Spoonful one night the next presenter didn’t turn up, so i put on the computerised music and left. When I got home I turned on the radio to see if they had arrived and there was nothing on air. I panicked, thinking I had stuffed something up. But apparently, the transmitter had picked that night to spit the dummy. So I was in the clear, phew!

Favourite RTRFM program/s?

Bordak Bordak Ngalla. I like Bordak for a lot of reasons, the music is great and often very political in an age where we don’t hear many protest songs.

What do you do in real life?

I have an interest in politics, the arts, human rights and social justice. Among other things, I’m currently the Convenor of Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (WA).