SA’s bad boy of radio
ROGER GOODE: WIRED FOR SOUND AND ALL THINGS STEREO
From humble beginnings to waking up country on 5FM.
Outrageously hyperactive music producer, radio DJ and general sound man Roger Goode needs no excuse to have a party or share a laugh.
His larger than life personality makes it difficult for him not to be the centre of attention.
While sitting down for an interview at a coffee shop in Rosebank, nothing could have prepared me for the wave of energy, laughter and pure appreciation for waking up each day to live his passion.
At first he comes across as an extrovert with a loud personality but that’s only brought up by finding himself on the opposite side of the interview mic.
As soon as he’s fully comfortable, one can’t help but lap up his wacky nature.
Having started his radio career at the bottom of the ladder, as a “graveyard shift” DJ, Goode attributes much of his success to those nights spent learning all there is about the world of radio.
“When I started doing radio, I used to get ‘graveyard shifts’, which meant you would never get a team to work with in putting together the show.
“That meant I would have to be my own content and technical producer as well as music compiler for the shows.
“My sister and I were raised by a single mom, so there was hardly any spare cash to go around. However, my mother worked hard to give us the best. I applaud all single moms who wake up every day and make it happen for their kids.”
Growing up in the Western Cape, the technology curious mind found solace in learning everything there was about producing, so much so that he would end up making sound clips for computer games.
Fast forward to today and Goode now owns a sound imaging company which feeds different radio stations in the country.
At the tender age of 19, Goode found himself at the peak of international stardom in the house music space as his music was played by then famous DJs at international festivals and concerts.
“I started making mixed tapes back in high school as a hobby and one day I woke up to a call from a record company saying they would like to sign me because they had heard my music and loved it.”
It was with this that the name Roger Goode was born into the SA music and entertainment industry.
Having had such a successful start to his career, Goode now finds himself as the host of one of the biggest weekly breakfast shows in the country,.
The Roger Goode Show on 5FM is among the funniest, wackiest and coolest shows between 5am and 9am on a weekday. “I am so grateful to have been given a team of people who share the same vision of radio entertainment as me. “It makes waking up at 4 am every morning less of a hassle and more of an adventure as I never know how explosive each show will be.” A man so passionate about his work, his face can’t help but glow every time he mentions the words radio, sound and music.