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Radio Done Differently

DJ In Focus: Matt Candre

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Here at Harper Radio, we have a wide variety of members consisting of students, faculty and community volunteers. We’d like to introduce you them! “DJ In Focus” is a special feature where we get a more in depth look at Harper College’s finest Disc Jockeys. This time, we’d like you to meet Margaret Krupp, host of “Taylor Time”, a Taylor Swift centric show at WHCM. Special thanks to Megan Bergman for conducting the interview. Without further ado, here’s DJ Matt Candre!

  • Name: Matthew Candre
  • If you are a student at Harper, what are you studying? I actually am a Harper College alumni who graduated in 2020 and obtained my Associates in Arts Degree.
  • How long have you been at the radio station? 2 months.
  • What is your radio show called? Turntable Tunes.
  • What is your radio day/time slot? Fridays at 10 AM – 12 PM.
  • What type of music you listen to? I listen to mostly everything, but I prefer country music and classic rock.
  • What music artist style relates to you as a person (or even a specific song)? 

Style: The Beatles     Song: Anti-hero by Taylor Swift

  • Favorite Food? Cheeseburger and curly fries.
  • Favorite Color? Navy blue
  • Favorite Movie? Rocky (1976)
  • Favorite TV show? Supernatural
  • Favorite Book? Prisoner of Cell 23 by Michael Vey
  • Favorite Season? Fall.
  • Is Hotdog a sandwich? No.
  • Does ketchup belong on a hotdog? Yes.
  • Three words to describe yourself: Quiet, Trustworthy and Kind.
  • Favorite Concert? 2021 Genesis at the United Center.
  • What career are you passionate getting into? Radio / Broadcasting industry.
  • Favorite Disney character? Woody from Toy Story
  • Favorite song to sing in the car? Light My Fire by The Doors
  • Favorite song that perks you up? Blazing’ Your Own Trail Again by REO SPEEDWAGON
  • Do you prefer books or the movie version? I prefer the book version because that is typically the author’s original intended message.
  • Best childhood memory? Scoring my first touchdown in little league football
  • Favorite Country to visit? Mexico.
  • Favorite quote? “Don’t count the days. Make the days count.”
  • If you could do anything, what would you do? I’d want the ability to fly and go to the top of Mount Rushmore and then fly to the Grand Canyon

Thank you for reading more about our DJs! Tune in for Matt’s show every Friday from 10AM to 12PM for a mix of classic rock and all things retro.

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