Earlier this month, local youth radio station 5FM announced a brand-new line-up that consists of an entirely new breakfast show with Dan Corder, Xoli Zondo (sport), Mathapelo Moloi (news) and Marli van Eeden (traffic). The team got off to a raring start and full of energy as they enjoyed every minute of being on air so far. The four are a mixed bag of talent, from campus, community and regional radio to television and with each equally passionate about making good radio, 5FM are excited to have them as part of the family.
As they settle into their new roles, we catch up with Dan Corder as he opens up about his first few days on air:
What are your first thoughts after a couple days at 5FM?
I still cannot believe how lucky I am to be doing this job. I’m even more moved by how delightful this work is, and how much I love it. I mean, I broadcasted a full hour of radio from the back of a horse on Empire Road (in Parktown, Johannesburg) already. That was my job that day! Unreal.
What’s your favourite way to spend a day all to yourself?
For me it is always getting to the largest space of nature possible, ideally a mountain or an ocean, but at least a green space, and walking and walking. I always have my headphones so I can alternate between great music and the sounds of the quiet world.
What kind of music are you into and if there was any new artist you could plug, who would that be and why?
This is always an impossible question for me. My music taste is just too broad, and my Spotify Discover Weekly is an eclectic mess! I will say that I have really enjoyed some top jazz since I moved to Joburg, and Kopano Jazz Collective has really impressed me.
What’s your most used app on your phone?
Twitter! Me and the blue bird are best, best, best friends.
What’s at the top of your bucket list for the year ahead?
It’s a secret for now, but it involves going somewhere very, very different, that few people have ever gone to. Not to be an annoying radio presenter, but I guess you will just have to tune in to find out!”
Catch Dan Corder and the rest of the 5FM breakfast team every weekday between 6am and 9am.
Very cool! One day i will make the claim that i once shared a boat trip with this famous guy and we punned and sang down the Orange river together… those were the days! So great to see Dan thriving in this way and what a nice oke in general! Cheering you on buddy!