Which song would you sing in the bathroom?
Mike: Hands down, it’s gotta be Adele’s “Someone Like You”, probably ‘cause the acoustics in the bathroom make me think I could actually hit those incredulous notes. Then, I towel off and realise that I can’t hold a tune to save my life.
Sonja: Good bathroom songs are ones that are super intense and emo with some shout-y parts that feel super shiok when you belt them out. “Wide Awake” and “Fireworks” by Katy Perry, “Whadya Want From Me” from Adam Lambert and “Ode to My Family” by The Cranberries are some of my faves. The acoustics in the bathroom mean you can really let it rip on these songs. Sorry, neighbours! 🙂
How did your strangest request go?
JK: Had a guy call me when he was in the toilet wanting to chat, and a lady who just went through a messy break up and didn’t want me to put down the phone so I ended up consoling her for 1.5 hours after shift. And, the occasional creepy deep-breathing phoner. Fun!
If you had a time machine, when would you go?
JK: Back to a time when my dad was still alive. I lost him six years ago to cancer. Too many of us neglect the simple things in life, like cherishing a loved one and having them around you.
Mike: Haha, I’d go way back to Ancient Greece ‘cause I’ve always been fascinated by Greek mythology, their governance and way of life, and perhaps the chance to run nude into battle.
Bet the ancient Spartans had a field day fighting for their lives and comparing the length of their… swords.
Sonja: New York, June 2008. I was living overseas at that time and lost someone I loved very dearly back home that month. Being able to tell them everything that I didn’t get the chance to then would be indescribable.
What do you love about Power 98?
JK: We’re down to earth, personable, and we play more of the songs you love.
Sonja: I’ve been given the opportunity to learn and grow so much thanks to the guidance of the team. Plus, we love each other so much we even hang out outside the office! Who does that?!?!?! I really love them to bits and thank my lucky stars that I ended up with this bunch of like-minded crazies.
Mike: Power 98 was the first radio station I ever listened to when I was 13 years old and the way I felt the first time I turned the radio on is still very much the same all these years later. We may be perceived as the underdog sometimes so our success with listeners is simply ‘cause we put in all the effort and hard work. That’s what I love, and am most proud of this.
Catch DJs JK and Michael as they co-host the new Night Drive, on week nights, 9pm to midnight.
DJ Sonja hosts The Power Breakfast Show on weekday mornings from 6am to 10am; The Hangover, Saturdays, 8am to 11am; and The Lowdown, Sundays, 2pm to 5pm.
Only on Power 98FM.
POWER 98 DJ Profiles
Jerald Justin Ko, or JK
JK describes himself as Producer/Presenter & House Elf. He adds pizzazz and distinctive flavour to radio with his uniquely exuberant personality and timely wittiness. Listeners find him creative, funny and relatable.
Sonja Steinmetz
Sonja is of half-German, half-Indian ethnicity. She’s got a colourful on-air personality, and is bubbly, vibrant and confident. Everyone loves her! Sonja is definitely the next big thing in radio. She loves celebrity gossip, cats, leopard prints and a good meal shared with good friends.
Michael Tan
Michael’s deep, sexy voice melts the hearts of young girls. He’s got crazy fans who will paste his photos in their rooms. Mike lends his wit, sophistication and dead-pan humour to a show that you shouldn’t miss.
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