Alicia Sometimes
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How did you first connect with Triple R?
Listening to The Ghost, The Cheese Shop and Headley. I was out in the suburbs and Headley saved any party I'd go to. I heard Painters and Dockers on a RRR show and nearly died. I thought, this is the most wild garage music ever. From there I was hooked, RRR was my poison.
What/when was your first show?
This is both our first show. We were thrilled to bits. We just love words.
What's your favourite Triple R story?
Where do I start? Interviewing Gene Simmons when I put it to him that he'd done absolutely everything and he said, 'Well, not you yet'. Hugging Michael Franti. Interviewing the likes of Laurie Anderson, David Suzuki, Augusten Burroughs or David Marr. Arriving at RRR and seeing the amazing staff in full flight. Doing a lovely Summer Breakfasters stint with Steve Wide and coming up with madly sweet segments. Doing two lovely Summer Breakfasters pre-Christmas with Declan Kelly and laughing at everything. Filling in for the gorgeous Squaredy when she was overseas and seeing Tony and Sam talk behind the scenes. Covering two elections and hearing Bob Ellis swear. Being part of the all female footy call a few years ago just to see the wonderful Tracee Hutchison go all AFL. Working with Steve Grimwade. He's the funniest man I know.
Your favourite other Triple R program and why?
Like choosing a favourite chocolate. Too difficult. Way too many - one to suit each mood. Right now in my emotional shoes, I'd say 'Spoke'. Love my politics, love culture and love some seriously intelligent talk. Always like hearing Miss Bennett.
What does Triple R mean to you?
Solid, enlightening, passionate radio.
The studio door has accidentally jammed shut with you stuck inside. If there was only one CD in there with you what would you want it to be and why?
Songs in the Key of Z, if I was stuck this week. I love iconoclasts and I love zany. This CD is political and also frivolous. It has enough richness to play from start to finish. From songs like 'Scat Man Do', 'Hallelujah! He's a Bum', 'Casper 1, Satan 0' and 'Bus Fare to the Grammys', I'm in love.
Who let the dogs out?
Garry 7?