Joan presents “Monday Night with Joan” from 6pm – 10pm. The program consists of music with a “show biz”/theatrical flavour. At 7.30pm there is a drop-in program – Sounds of Sinatra”. At 10pm there is the final news broadcast just before signing off.
How did you first connect with GDR?
After an 11 year stint at 88.3 Southern FM (at that stage based in Mentone) I was looking to be involved with a radio station closer to home, and a friend suggested I contact Golden Days. In 2008 I was appointed as the “Monday Drive” presenter, and still continue in this role.
Why did you want to be a presenter?
Having worked in community theatre all my life, I enjoyed the interaction with our listeners.
What experience do you want to give your listeners?
At 6.15 I have a 30-minute “Theatreland” segment during which I promote community theatre in and around Melbourne. This includes interviews with directors, cast members about their upcoming productions. I also include a musical in this segment. I’m very keen to keep the theatre vibe alive, and the feedback I receive has been extremely positive.