Stacey Norman KFM interview

You’ve been given the title of radio vixen, which inevitably has people drawing conclusions to the likes of Jeannie D and Natalie Becker, are you quite a demanding diva who expects 14 white doves to be released and your own personal theme song played every time you enter a room?

Don’t be ridiculous- 13 doves will do! Um, no.  I don’t think that anyone’s ever that cool, let alone me. I’d define “vixen” more as (potentially) dangerous when rocking a pair of ankle boots and a push-up bra, and less as a pain in the arse. Plus, my voice isn’t breathy enough-yet. It’s a prerequisite to divahood. Give me a few more years and we’ll see.

You’ve been known to get into trouble for some of your on air discussion topics from some really prudish grannies out there. What is the craziest story you’ve heard from a caller?

Ah yes, the joy of late night radio. For some arbitrary reason, listeners think that because it’s late night they can be super dirty. Or maybe I encourage it, I get confused. I’ve had people telling me about their sexual escapades in their gardens-in FULL detail- in FRONT of their neighbours-in the middle of the afternoon, and how “you should try it, Stace. Really. No, really.”  *crickets*

Bizarre, but hilarious.        

Considering that you are pretty much the young star who everyone out there in the industry is trying to seduce, so to speak, are their any plans to branch out into TV? And if there are plans to do so, do you aspire to be better than Liesl van der Westhuizen from SA Idols?

Seduce? *giggle* Eventually, yes. The thought of having my hair done professionally and reading off a teleprompter daily proper excites me! Me on TV would be like me on radio-but with the facial expressions and dramatic hand gestures. What a treat! Ha! And Liesl’s a great person. Just saying…

Could we please record a new intro drop for you- the one you currently have on the show sucks! I’ve been told that I have quite a nice radio voice by deaf people.

Wow. Cool, but only if you beat box. And sample Britney Spears. And I want lasers in the background. And they must include phrases like, “Stacey Norman is the best radio host EVER”. I’m a big fan of subliminal messages. Hook it up and we’ll chat.

Thankfully you don’t have a face for radio like some of the other dj’s out there… GRANT… goodness gracious man- don’t go on TV again, ever. Does it make it easier or more difficult to get respect in the radio industry if you don’t look like a horse or the Queen.

Tough one. Radio’s not a visual medium so I don’t think it really matters. Having said that, there definitely is this preconceived notion that radio folk aren’t the hotness. It’s always fun when people meet you and they say things like, “I’m so stoked your face matches your voice.” If that’s respect, sweet. It’s the (backhanded) small victories. Ha! Bottom line is that if you’re doing a good show, you’re doing a good show. That’s where the respect and big up’s come in. What you look like is inconsequential.

What is your favourite food?

Food is the business. Seriously, I live to eat. HAPPY PLACE!

If I have to narrow it down though, chicken would win. Hands down. Chicken *insert dish here*. I’m easy like that. Wait…ha!

Most attractive thing in a guy?

I have a list. In no particular order, brains-I’d like to actually have some kind of conversation with you; sense of humour- loosely translated meaning “must laugh at my jokes”; and (standby for shallow) pretty. It helps…a bit

You’ve met a couple of really cool people in the past couple of years including the likes of Fatboy Slim etc and Locnville, who only reply to their girl fans on Twitter, sis boys. Who would you most like to meet and have on your show for a chat?

And I’ve interviewed the MCBN crew-who could possibly top that? *giggle*

Probably Gaga. She’s a maniac and the quotes would be priceless. She’s proper dazed and confused 95% of the time so it would make radical radio. We do have a no eating in the studio policy so NO MEAT DRESSES ALLOWED!

And then there’s Adam Levine. Because he’s hot. And the father of my unborn children. Something-something Maroon 5. Ha!

I’ve had the pleasure of busting a move with you at Fez and considering my theory about how- being good on the dancefloor translates to being good in the bedroom… Oh wait there’s no good end to this question… Eh. Edit?

You’re on your own there. We’re moving on…swiftly.

p.s. thanks

You initially started your love affair with MyCityByNight by Googling- “cool cape town nightlife”… Do you feel that the “work”- I use that term loosely- we do in social media has a role to play in the future of the music and entertainment industry in South Africa?

This is true. Thank goodness for that giant vuvuzela, otherwise we couldn’t be here today. To answer your question, yes. A massive role. A colossal role. And yes, I was paid to say that. Kidding! Seriously though, anyone who’s spent five minutes with any of the MCBN crew knows that you write authentically and for the love of it and that’s refreshing amongst all the crap that’s out there. I’m a fan. Clearly.

If there was one thing you could not live without what would it be?

My BlackBerry. Sad, but true. It has completely changed my life. Sadder, but true. You can sit in a coffee shop alone and feel like you actually have palm-sized friends. Two whoops for BB!

You are quite a mooiness who I am sure has broken several hearts in the past. What is the sweetest thing a guy has ever done for you?

And I’m singing Will.I.Am… I’m a rather big fan of wooing and romance in general so Valentine’s Day means big business. A few years ago I had a guy cook me dinner-he proceeded to cut the steak INTO THE SHAPE OF A HEART and bust the blender to ensure the mash was perfect. It practically killed me to eat something so spectacular. It was a steak. IN THE SHAPE OF A HEART! Beat that…

If faced with a situation where you could either save only Riann Cruywagen or instead one of the MCBN members- say, Ricky- forced to only choose one due to some devious plan devised by 2Oceansvibe, DontParty or Bangers and Nash ahead of the SA Blog Awards 2010… Who would you save and why?

Tricky. Riann’s an institution, but Ricky’s kinda cute. The real question is what would SABC 2 do without the Cruywagen? Could I really do that to all of his fans? Could I be that heartless to the millions (ok, maybe thousands) of peeps who tune in at 7pm everyday to see him skillfully and professionally convey the past 24 hour’s top stories all while looking irresponsibly pristine and Madam Toussaud’s like?

Probably. Ricky wins. On the grounds of having better hair. Ha!

From time to time I do question the selection of some of the tracks on your show/KFM… I understand that it’s a commercial radio station but is it really necessary to play Achey Breakey Heart followed by the Vuvuzela Song? That’s almost like having Noeleen from 3Talk sit on you- its not pleasant.

We have an eclectic audience who like variation. And they’re proper informed, well researched placements. Granted, I’d dig to NEVER EVER hear Miley Cyrus again, but some of our listeners adore her. So I don my cowboy boots for three minutes while pretending that I don’t in fact know all the lyrics to “Party in the USA” and wait for the next Drake tune. BOOM!

Your voice is one that could make unicorns frolick in the meadows and reverse all the melted ice-caps returning the polar bears to their original home. Have you always known you’d be a radio dj?

No. I was all geared up to study Food Technology. I had visions of wearing lab coats and creating amazing spice combos that Moms everywhere would want to add to their spaghetti bolognaise, but then I opted to be a rockstar instead.

I get comps to Homemaker’s Expo and get to sleep until 12 everyday. Envy me.

If you could have any pet in the ENTIRE world what would it be and why?

A PANDA! Pandas may just be the most amazing creatures ever created. Just look at them. Look at them! There aren’t enough “oohs and aahs” in the world to justify the sheer awesomeness of the panda.

Peanut butter or raspberry jam? I am referring to toppings for toast only…

Oh. Ha! Peanut butter on white toast, raspberry jam on low GI.

I’m complex like that.

And now its time for the famous MyCityByNight- would you rather question:

Would you rather walk around with a sign saying  ” I belif teechas shud get payd less munee bkos I kant spel” at their next strike?

Or instead:

Be forced to start each sentence with “because I am a good time” for the duration of an entire show?

The latter. Because 1. I can spell and 2. It’s true. Ha!

Thanks so much for taking the time out to chat to us… I’m sure all of your fans out there will be stoked to learn a little bit more. If you’re keen on listening to some pretty cool commercial radio give Stacey Norman a listen from 10pm to 1am on KFM locally and Highveld Stereo if you’re part of our Jozi late night alumni.

Here’s how you can follow her:

Twitter: staceynorman17
Showtimes: monday to friday, 10pm-1am.
Where to listen: 94.5 Kfm and 94.7 Highveld Stereo.

Booom!