Recording a radio show with Garageband '09

Hi guys,
I am looking to move into the Garageband world now that I have just purchased a brand new iMac.
My main purpose for Garageband would be to import audio and record my voice as a talk over for a radio show.
I can see there is the built-in ducking which is fantastic as that immediately would make my process alot easier.
I am just not sure about the recording aspect in terms of real-time.
For a live radio show usually a piece of music would play and the radio announcer would voice over it.
This is what I would like to do however I am not sure if Garageband does this in real-time or not?
I have a Rode Podcaster mic which I'm sure will be easily recognised and used within Garageband also.
Anyone who has any experience or knowledge with this particular scenario, I would love to hear from you!
Much appreciate your assistance and feedback
Cheers

Thanks HangTime,
I knew I would need to do the import of audio and record voice.
Just more concerned about the real-time recording eg. does the ducking occur should a song be playing live and I do a voice over, all whilst recording.

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