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Allan Smyth

In brief:

  • A.K.A.:
    Al your Pal
  • What do I do?:
    The Drive Train — 3pm-6pm — presenter
  • Go-to feel-good track:
    Nina Simone — My Baby Just Cares For Me

How did you get into radio?

I started on radio working with Joburg's (then) Biggest Breakfast Show — The Rude Awakening

What do you love about working with 919?

Don't know yet!

If we say Joburg, what comes to mind?

Rat race

Where are you based, and what’s the route you travel to get to the station?

Centurion - N1

What do you get up to when you’re not doing your show / working at 919?

I own a mobile cocktail bar; I DJ and MC events; I am a manager at a wholesaler

Who are your favourite artists and genres?

U2, Nirvana, Rolling Stones, Offspring — Classic Rock