Maggie Heflin is an entertainment team volunteer and Impact 89fm’s NEW Airstaff Training Director. You can hear her as “Magdog” on 88.9 on Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm!

Where are you from?

La Grange Park, IL

Favorite song/album of 2022/2023 

Dragon New Warm Mountain by Big Thief

What made you decide to join The IMPACT and become a DJ?

I worked at my high school’s radio station, so joining Impact was a no-brainer. Ironically, the last thing I wanted to do was DJ. In high school, it always stressed me out. People I can’t see are listening… to me?? I returned to my DJ roots after I realized that I missed playing cool music while sitting in a basement.

What has been your best on-air experience?

Before I played a song, I was describing an instrument used in the tune and how although I loved the sound it made, I did not know the name. After the song was played, I got a call telling me all about the instrument. It was the first time I realized people actually are actively listening to what I say, not just the music I play.

What is the best concert experience you have had? Why? 

I went to Riot Fest in 2020. The most memorable performance was DEVO. I knew maybe two of their songs, but the crowd was so fun it didn’t matter. The DEVO conga lines x mosh pits go crazy.

How do you think working in radio will affect your future career and life?

It’s still up in the air… but I think I would like to work in radio. Every experience I’ve had with radio so far I’ve loved. I love music and working with audio, so I don’t see why I shouldn’t make that my career path.

Favorite Dining Hall? 

Landon 

Campus Squirrels or Campus Ducks?

The ducks are so dramatic. love them.

Plan a dinner in East Lansing with any person dead or alive. Who would it be? Where would you go?

Andrew Lloyd Weber + Georgio’s Pizza = dream outing!

What is your comfort TV show?

Arrested Development 

Favorite College Memory?

As a fan of the mundane, my favorite memory is sitting on my friend’s couch a month ago silently listening to music.