Parker set to be a big hit behind the mic
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has given a hint of what his career after boxing might look like.
Parker’s been preparing for a week behind the radio mic as co-host of Flava’s Breakfast show.
The NZME radio network relaunched its music offering recently, now focusing its playlist on “old school” hip hop and RnB.
To support the music revamp, Flava bosses have been inviting special guests to host weekly breakfast slots, with Stan Walker, Sol3 Mio and King Kapisi hosting shows so far.
Parker spent a couple of hours in the Flava studio on Friday with cohost and Celebrity Treasure Island star Athena Angelou.
Parker said he was surprised by how much behind-the-scenes work is involved in hosting a radio show and admitted feeling a little nervous ahead of the real deal this week on Flava Breakfast.
“The Flava team’s been great. They’ve kept me relaxed and calm
and have been guiding me through what needs to be done,” Parker said.
“There’s a lot more to it than what you just hear on the radio; there’s a lot of organising, lots of things written down. It’s great to get an insight into
just how much is involved.”
Parker revealed his favourite track is 1986 Prince hit Kiss.
“I just love the beat,” said Parker. And a post-boxing career? Hosting a radio show might be an option.
“It’s a long way off for sure, but after boxing, I want to try many things, like acting, and if there’s an opportunity to do something like host a radio show, this experience on Flava is a great opportunity.”
● Flava Breakfast with Joseph Parker and Athena Angelou — tomorrow from 6am Auckland 95.8FM; Rotorua 89.5FM; Dunedin 106.2FM and on iHeartRadio.