Maz Compton joined Paddy Gerrard on Triple M Breakfast in January where the pair quickly hit it off. Both familiar personalities to Coasties, the pairing brought with them a refreshing blend of humour, community spirit, and passion for local content.
“I got into radio by doing work experience at Channel 7,” Paddy says, “I loved what the sports journalists were doing and said, ‘How do you do that?’ they said ‘Go and do a radio course’, so I did. I love everything about radio. Best job in the world.”
Maz’s path started by answering the phones on Saturday nights and doing shout outs on a dance music show.
“From there I had a gig on the street team, then worked on the promotions team, and moved to assistant producer of Merrick & Rosso.” Maz says, “Radio is interactive, highly entertaining and full of surprises!”
Paddy & Maz call the Central Coast home and have a love for our community.
“The Central Coast has been a great place to raise our kids. I’ve travelled and lived in a lot of different areas in Australia and this joint is the best.” Paddy says.
Maz continues, “The community is supportive, it’s relaxed and I feel very lucky to live where I live, and to do what I love each morning.”
The duo shares a wealth of local knowledge, with Paddy spending more than 20 years on the airwaves, and calling himself ‘Mr Central Coast’. The team are more than happy to share their insights, from Paddy’s favourite restaurant, Three Times Thai in West Gosford, to Maz’s hidden local gem.
“Andersons Beach at Booker Bay is great if you want a crowd free spot without waves for stand–up paddle boarding or kayaking,” she says.
Maz’s typical Sunday with her son Henry comprises of a trip to the beach and wander around the markets at Avoca Beach or Umina.
Working together on breakfast this year has been an exciting ride for the pair.
“We genuinely respect each other and have an absolute ball doing breakfast on Triple M. Long may it continue!” Paddy exclaims.
Maz echoes this sentiment, “The show has really settled into a groove in a very short time.” She says, “I genuinely laugh out loud every single day!”
With local passion at the forefront, Paddy and Maz are filling each morning with laughs, fun, and of course cash up for grabs.
Listen to Paddy & Maz on the Coast’s own 107.7 Triple M 6–9am weekdays, or on the LiSTNR app | triplemcentralcoast