10 Questions with ... Ian Camfield

BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:

Xfm & MTV in U.K., K-Rock in New York, KDKB & KUPD in Phoenix, KVIL in Dallas.

1. How did you first become interested in radio?

I saw Tommy Vance host the BBC’s Friday Rock Show when I was eight years old. I decided there and then radio was what I wanted to do.

2. After four years at KDKB (ALT AZ 93.3)/Phoenix hosting AM Drive and middays, what led to your recent move to Dallas to host afternoons on ALT 103.7?

I’m America’s biggest fan, is there a more American city than Dallas? Plus, middays in market 14 verses afternoons in market 5, any questions?

3. How would you describe your on-air style?

Approachable, opinionated and engaging. With an accent.

4. What is your show prep routine?

Check feeds for pop culture, Dallas news and music info. I make notes in my phone for any lifestyle observations. Then build a show using the most relevant content for the day.

5. What do you love most about being on-air?

I get paid for having fun. Which seems a lot better than getting paid for doing a real job, with real work.

6. What makes your show unique?

I’m British! But I’m also very unlike a typical Brit. That’s why I don’t get along with my home country, but I love living in Texas.

7. How are you using social media to augment what you’re doing on-air?

To show when I’m out in DFW, seeing stuff that listeners may be entertained by. Posting articles with more detail on topics I’m covering on-air. Socials have made radio a visual medium. Listeners can read an article, or watch a video on socials, then call me to discuss on the radio. Be it the “leaning tower of Dallas” or our Unlikely Candidates session.

8. Who is your favorite on-air personality not on your staff and why do you like them?

John Holmberg. He invited me on to his KUPD morning show. We created a segment doing everything I couldn’t on KDKB. We won an award from Phoenix Magazine, it got the attention of Entercom in Dallas, and here I am!

9. What would surprise people most about you?

I’m scared of dogs.

10. Fill in the blank: I can't make it through the day without _________?

Coffee.

What are weekends like for you?

Sleep, brunch, gigs, movies, road trips, and stuff on my DVR

What are your favorite places to eat so far in Dallas Fort-Worth

Lucky’s for brunch, Will Call bar pre gigs, Mi Cocina for Mexican

How often do you get back to the U.K. and what are your top priorities when you get back home?

I head home for the holidays. I have young nieces and a nephew, so it’s a great time to be with them. I miss my family, but not really anything else. I have zero fondness for the U.K., if my family weren’t there I would never go back.

Rank your sports teams in order of passion.

Arsenal, Cowboys, Rangers. Should I consider changing that order now I’m in Dallas?!!!

First record ever purchased?

AC/DC - If You Want Blood, You’ve Got It

First concert?

Rolling Stones

Favorite band of all-time?

Motorhead

Favorite new band over the past year?

Rex Orange Country

Anything else you would like to add?

It’s better in America.