The Weekly DJ: Chase Ollis

Chaser and Jack

Welcome back, everyone! After a very long break consisting of final exams, a couple of holidays, and some fireworks, the WPLS DJs are back on the airwaves! Today I present to you a brand new DJ, our very own Chase Ollis. He’s awesome — let’s find out why. And if this interview doesn’t convince you, tune in to his show every Thursday from 5-6pm on WPLS 95.9FM.

How long have you been a DJ at WPLS?
Since Fall term Freshman year. I was practically a babeh.

Do you have a name for your show?
Happy Hour with Chaser, soon to be Happy Hour with Jack and Chaser.

What type of music do you play on your show?
I play whatevah sounds good at the time — a little bit of alternative, hip-hop, live recordings, and sometimes I do themed shows. My specialties are double shots where I play two songs from the same artist or band back-to-back.

Do you have any interactive or creative approaches to the way you do your radio show that might set it apart from other shows?
I do — I tell people to call in and cuss me out if they don’t like what I’m doing or what I’m playing. One time I had someone call in during my radio show from France.

What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to and why?
Zach Deputy at the Pour House in Charleston. It was crazy! I danced front and center with some friends, and Zach Deputy played the song I requested and I got to meet him which was awesome and he played for 3 hours which was even more awesome. Y’all should check him out!

Tell me a random fact about yourself/your life.
I have moved 5 times in the same city.

Is there anything else you want people to know about you or your show?
It’s probably the best hour of music you’ll ever hear.

Most importantly: what is your power animal?
A puffin, ’cause they’re a verb, too!

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