Mako Radio

Mako Radio is NSU’s student-run radio station, bringing you music and podcasts. You can tune in on WKPX 88.5FM Sunrise, listen to our livestream below during our scheduled hours, or check out our “Off the Record podcast.” We also provide DJing services on- and off-campus.

 

 

Schedule

Mondays
12-1 p.m. DJ Ray: 90s-2000s Rock
6-8 p.m. DJ MysticMelody: Indie
8-10 p.m. DJ Shorty: K-Pop

Tuesdays
12:30-1:30 p.m. DJ Sirena: International (That’s News to Us quiz show 1/month)
6-8 p.m. DJ Blossom: Soca
8-10 p.m. DJ Lyric: Pop

Wednesdays
6-8 p.m. DJ Ant: Indie
8-10 p.m. DJ Ray 90s-2000s Rock

Thursdays
12:30-1:30 p.m. In the Know (Week A), DJ Venus: Jazz/Soul (Week B)
6-8 p.m. DJ Neptune: Indie/Pop, DJ Venus: Jazz/Soul
8-10 p.m. DJ Mr. E: Alternative Rock/Pop

Fridays
12-1 p.m. Off the Record (Week A), The B-Side (Week B)
6-8 p.m. DJ Onyx: Alternative
8-10 p.m. DJ Faith: Country-Folk/Blues

 

 

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Mako Radio Staff

Alex Hernández Station Manager
Alex Hernández is an international studies and communication student. She is a well-rounded professional with achievements in various fields, including journalism, radio broadcasting, social media management, and activism for menstrual equity. A leader in South Florida’s menstrual equity movement, Alex founded Sirena’s Grotto, a 501 c(3) non-profit organization that provides hygiene items to those in need. While Alex’s primary focus has been on radio, she has also delved into video journalism and social media management. Additionally, she has had experience interviewing celebrities as part of her professional work. As the current station manager of NSU Mako Radio, Alex loves live music and is a strong advocate for music education.

Weston Clark Music Director
Weston is originally from Loxahatchee, Florida, and is studying computer science at NSU. He plans to enter the field of cybersecurity or software development. He has many years of experience with multiple instruments, including trombone, guitar and piano. His favorite music genres are 90’s alternative and grunge. His favorite band is Alice In Chains.

Denisia Martimbor Producer & Podcast Host
Born and raised on the beautiful island of Sint Maarten, Denisia Martimbor is the Radio Producer at Mako Radio. Due to her family background, she was also raised in Trinidad, which gave her the opportunity to sing and perform in several competitions and molded her to be more passionate about her Caribbean culture and the music industry. She is known as DJ Blossom at Mako Radio, bringing her tropical style to the airwaves with music from the Caribbean.

Estela Bruno Production Engineer
Estela Bruno is a senior music major and Mako Radio’s Production Engineer. Estela works with Mako Radio DJs to create the liners for their shows, records PSAs for upcoming shows and podcasts for the station, and edits Mako Radio’s podcasts. She is working on an Extended Play album for next fall, which will have about four or five songs in different genres of music, but mostly R&B. Estela was born in New York and moved to Miami when she was 10. Her family is originally from the Dominican Republic.

Daja Long Evening Show Coordinator/Reporter
Daja Long is a freshman psychology major, raised in Tennessee. Daja fell in love with music at a very young age and continues her passion through other creative outlets, like songwriting. At Mako Radio, she is the DJ show coordinator and plays country-folk, blues, and other bits of noise as her second persona- DJ Faith.

Nathalie Marin Remote DJ/Radio Producer
Nathalie Marin is a freshman communication major with a minor in music. Originally from New York City, Nathalie is a remote DJ who goes by DJ Venus at Mako Radio. She has a strong passion for music and is dedicated to sharing her passion for the arts. She has experience in piano and vocal singing. Her favorite genres include jazz and bossa nova.

Marlee Card Remote DJ
Marlee Card is a sophomore communication major at NSU and a DJ at Mako Radio. Originally from New Jersey, her love for music inspired her to work with the radio and extends into multiple genres. She hopes to work within the travel and music industry to continue to use music to connect with people and audiences from different cultures. With reading and writing being her strong points, she plans to expand her work with Mako Media to journalism and The Current.

Zach Mueller Remote DJ
Zach Mueller is a freshman biomedical engineering major minoring in economics and mathematics. Originally from Lockport, Illinois, Zach is an evening show DJ, known as DJ Neptune. His music taste consists primarily of rock, indie, and pop. His sound is heavily inspired by his close family and friends. Zach also shares a passion for theater, as he has been performing in a variety of shows and musicals since he was 10 years old. Some of his favorite hobbies include playing guitar, practicing tennis, watching movies and television, going to the beach, playing video games, and learning about new world foods and cultures.