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“…anyone can cosplay, anyone can create, it’s not just for geeks, it’s not a cult
following. It’s about being proud to say ‘I like this’ and sharing it with people
who have the same interests.”
Starting The Vixen’s Vibe, the team
was nervous for the first show,
because there is no way to really
practice being live on air, except for
being live on air! I helped to support
them the same way Jekki supported
me. She was great to work with,
and very supportive. Having
someone hosting who makes you
feel comfortable with yourself really
helps.
It also helps if you can forget the
microphone is there and just talk
to your host. I tried to do the same
with my team to make them feel as
relaxed and comfortable as possible.
Q: How much planning do you
do every week to prepare for
the show?
A: A lot. Basically, I start planning
the next show after the last show
has aired. I’m on the internet from
Monday to Friday, researching ideas
for talking points, and once we all
agree on topics for the show, I write
up the show plan. When we’ve
organised someone to come in and
they pull out at the last minute it
is difficult because people don’t
understand how the show has been
planned to slot them in for their
10 minutes, and we have to find a
way to fill it. I try to script the show
out completely to avoid the ‘ums’
and ahs’ as much as possible, and
a backup plan ready to go in case
someone pulls out.
Q: What are the roles in
the group?
Q: What would you love to do if
you continue to pursue radio in
the future?
A: I would love to host or co-host, I
just love to talk! Love the organisation
as well and production as well, but
being on air is my passion.
WORDS: RACHEL TAPSCOTT – USQ Student
IMAGES: RACHEL TAPSCOTT – USQ Student
A: Tia – Main host and panel op, prep
and planning.
Everyone else is a co-host. We
develop the show script together and
help organise interviews etc. but I do
the physical stuff. Mitch is also second
in command.
Q: What’s your favourite thing
about Phoenix Radio?
A: I like that it gives students a
chance to have a go at something
they wouldn’t normally be able to
do. If you get a job at a radio station
you have to work your way up;
Phoenix Radio gives you experience
automatically, and throws you straight
in to being live to air, but you still
have all the support you need.
You can hear The
Vixen’s Vibe weekly on
Fridays at 7pm. Head to
phoenixradio.com.au
and follow the links to start
listening any time of day.
You can also catch up on
shows on Soundcloud and
stay in touch on the The
Vixen’s Vibe Facebook page.