Local band, Purple Yellow Daze playing live in the studio.

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Click above to listen to the interview and live music. It was a pleasure to have Purple Yellow Daze in the studio last Friday playing live. They

Leanne Louise gives Phoenix FM an Exclusive listen to her debut album 222, plus live vocals track and indepth interview.

[Audio clip: view full post to listen]CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW WITH LEANNE LOUISE, PLUS SAMPLES OF THE LIVE SESSION FROM HER DEBUT ALBUM. I love live music in the studio, so

Danny Friel from ONE WISH – A Song for Mitchell

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN My guest today was Danny Friel who has set up a Facebook page for a young Hornchurch boy called Mitchell Huth who has a

ROY TYZACKS CRIME TIME SHOW 3 – RETIRED C.I.D. OFFICER TALKS ABOUT A REAL LIFE MURDER CASE AND HOW IT WAS SOLVED

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Another fabulous show with Roy Tyzack who is a retired C.I.D officer (murder squad, Forensics and also worked as a private investigator). This month Roy

Mike Conyers of Crushes Manor talks about his London Marathon Run raising money for the charity S.N.A.P

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Mike Conyers of Crushes Manor and Hilary Needham of the charity S.N.A.P joined me in the studio to talk about Mike’s London Marathon run last weekend and

Sylvia Kent – The Fourth Edition of the Book Club with writers Malcolm Burgess & Heather Reyes

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Click here to listen to the interview. Delighted as always to be joined in the studio by writer/journalist and long time supporter of Phoenix FM, Sylvia Kent. Check

ROY TYZACK’S CRIME TIME SHOW II – This month retired C.I.D Officer Roy Tyzack covers a real life murder case and how it was solved.

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Click here to listen to the interview.   Retired C.I.D. Officer, Roy Tyzack, joined me in the studio this month to talk over a real life murder

SYLVIA KENT with THE BOOK CLUB (3rd edition)

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] CLICK ABOVE TO HEAR THE INTERVIEW. Delighted as always to have the vivacious Sylvia Kent in the studio. I was treated not only to recommended reading but Sylvia

GEORGE ADEY 94. THE UK’S OLDEST CO PRESENTER ON RADIO. Listen to the hilarious Happy Birthday wishes from a bus load of strangers! Go GEORGE!

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN TO GEORGE Michelle & Bryan wish George Adey a Happy Birthday live on air and George is too busy telling the bus load

KEY KRUSHER on his astounding new material – want to hear something different? Check him out here.

AND NOW FOR SOMEONE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT! [Audio clip: view full post to listen] CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN AGAIN I interviewed KeyKrusher (AKA Nigel Hammond) who composes and performs an eclectic mix of magical ambient, techno

Michelle Ward & Bryan Powis talk about dogs getting married in Brentwood…

[Audio clip: view full post to listen]Part of the fun at Phoenix is when I get to talk to the other presenters live on air, none more than Bryan Powis who presents the excellent

Ben Markus, musician and writer talks about his two fabulous new books – both cracking reads!

The Ben Markus Band CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Ben Markus of the Ben Markus Band joined me on the line to talk about his

BRENTWOOD BREWERYS TASTY NEW BITTER CALLED MIKE’S MARATHON AND MIKE HIMSELF TALKING ABOUT HIS CHARITY MARATHON RUN!

  I was joined in the studio by Mike Conyers – Crushes Manor Clinic, Robert Gunn – Burnt Oak Consulting and Roland Kannor – MD of The Brentwood Brewing to talk about their new

ROY TYZACKS CRIME TIME Ex C.I.D Police Officer talks Whitechapel, Jack the Ripper, The Krays and much more.

INTERVIEW [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Fantastic new show on Phoenix called ROY TYZACKS CRIME TIME in which ex C.I.D Officer Roy talks over famous crime cases, forensic techniques and changes in policing.

GRILLED LUNCH with Mike Le Surf talking Budgets, Top Trumps!,The Euro, Mr Ed Miliband, prayers and more!

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Click here to listen to Mike on Phoenix FM. Labour’s Mike Le Surf came in to talk on GRILLED LUNCH this week and what a show it

THE BOOK CLUB WITH LOCAL WRITER SYLVIA KENT – SHOW TWO

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] CLICK HERE TO LISTEN AGAIN Firstly, we are at the NEW STUDIOS! Its masssssive! Thanks to all the guys for the hard work they have put in

Pete Hunt (Singer/Songwriter) talks about his new release Birdie, the Doctor & Me

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE I was lucky to be join in the studio by the excellent singer/songwriter Pete Hunt and his Manager Roy Tyzack. Pete came

MIKE JONES & LISA CHAPMAN TALK COMEDY, DIRECTING, FILM MAKING AND THE PLAY FUR COAT AND NO KNICKERS!

Mike Jones and Lisa Chapman from the Thurrock Court Players came in to talk about their production of the hilarious comedy, Fur Coat and No Knickers. Besides being a regular presenter on Phoenix FM and many

Early Doors Productions talk about their forthcoming production of One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Julie, Amy and Justin [Audio clip: view full post to listen] CLICK HEAR TO LISTEN TO AN EXCERPT FROM THE PLAY Amy, Justin and Julie popped in from Early Doors Productions to talk about their

Grilled Lunch with Russell Quirk – talking local issues, council property, political heroes, Westminster, voting and Cameron’s Angry Birds!

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN [Audio clip: view full post to listen] GRILLED LUNCH – with Russell Quirk Great first show with Conservative Councillor, Russell Quirk. Russell will be in the studio monthly along with

Singer Songwriter Paul Bleach talks about his new album

CLICK HERE FOR INTERVIEW WITH PAUL BLEACH [Audio clip: view full post to listen] HAPPY NEW YEAR!   Yes I’ve been away from Phoenix and my radio show EAT MY LUNCH for nearly two weeks - who the

Daniel Bridge Photographer, Wild Life Specialist talks Photography, Creationism, moths and leopard skin leotards.

(Above picture by Daniel Bridge) [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Click here to listen to In Conversation with Daniel Bridge. Daniel Bridge is an ex presenter on Phoenix FM, (you will remember

Missing Andy

Back in the studio, talking about Dave

2 Shoes chat to Eat My Lunch

Charley and Lucy talk exclusively to Michelle Ward about Barlow, Walsh and baby showers

The Twilight Sad on Phoenix FM

Listen again to the band's acoustic set

TV Chef James Martin talks food, boats and cars!

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MY INTERVIEW WITH JAMES MARTIN, WE TALK FOOD, BOATS AND CARS! Did I try to flirt.. just a little. Its only natural.

Tony Cottee in the studio

West Ham football legend, Tony Cottee and Brentwood Library’s Dianne Jarrett came into Phoenix FM to talk about Brentwood Library’s Charity Christmas Cards. Tony once again launched the start of the Cards for Good Causes charity

The Town Hall Project

Russell Quirk explains the plans for the home of Brentwood's council

Nick Knowles talks to Eat my Lunch

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Nick Knowles chats to Michelle Ward on Eat my Lunch I was extremely over excited, as were all my female friends when I got the chance to

Kitty & Dulcie talking Wedding Dresses!

I love a good wedding and I went to a brilliant one at the weekend. Congratulations to the lovely Dee Hunter. Never seen so many musicians in one place! Listen again to the hilarious

Councillor Scissorhands Challenge at The Sugar Hut

Listen again to our interviews with Cllr Joan Holmes (the Mayor of Brentwood), Cllr Nigel Clarke (The Hair Company) Lyn Heath (French Quarter), Lauren Josman (Saint Francis Hospice), Micky Norcross (Owner of the Sugar

Kim Parker from Damsels in Success talks business

I spoke with Kim Parker from Damsels in Success which is a organisation aimed at women. Click hear to listen [Audio clip: view full post to listen] “Damsels in Success gives time and space

Pixie Lott chats with Michelle Ward

Brentwood girl PIXIE LOTT talks to us about writing her new album, disguises, listening to familiar voices in the car and her love of Brentwood, of course! Click below to listen to the interview:

Dee Hunter (Singer/Songwriter) pop into the studio to talk about her new album, her music and Buddhism

Click hear to listen to the Dee Hunter Interview [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Guest in the studio was the mutli talented, singer, songwriter, and producer, Dee Hunter. We got to hear three

Daniel Leigh of New Device talks about his solo work and plays live in the studio

Interview Part 1 [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Interview Part 2 [Audio clip: view full post to listen] The brilliant Singer/Songwriter Daniel Leigh of New Device joined me in the studio to perform

A Slice of Fawlty Towers

    Click here to listen to the interview:-[Audio clip: view full post to listen]The weather is rubbish but the studio today was awash with hideous laughter, namely my own I hasten to add.

Time for a story? Local writer and storymaker Colin Taylor

To listen to the interview click here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] The effervescent Colin Taylor local writer, story maker and Chair of the Brentwood Writers Circle came into the studio to talk

Vice President of the Brentwood Writers Circle and local author Sylvia Kent my guest today.

Although I spend the hours between 11am – 2pm inside, I still like to look out through the small studio window and see a glimmer of sunshine. There is currently no glimmer and no

Navacross play live in the studio.

  [Audio clip: view full post to listen] It’s been a strange few weeks. I had a lovely day out in France only to be ruined by the fact that I ate mussels and

You know me, I am such a foodie (aka a greedy old minx). So yesterday I was out at Fortnum and Mason eating a slap up lunch and drinking a fine bottle of wine.

Miss 600 on Eat my Lunch

New on the A list is a single called Twist by Miss 600. I was over the moon to interview Hanna from Miss 600 about the new single. www.miss600.com for more information and gig

Brentwood Art Trail

 It’s been a busy week. Adrian Smith who set up Crown Music Festival came in to talk about the exciting Festival taking place at Brentwood’s Weald Country Park on 6th and 7th August 2011 Headline

Brian Turner on Eat my Lunch

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] I love food! The show is Eat my Lunch, so I was over the moon to be joined by TV Chef, restaurant owner, ale producer and author,

Big Dogg Band on Eat my Lunch

  Big Dogg play live Last Thursday I was delighted to have in the studio, local band, Big Dogg. If you haven’t heard of this band (where you been for a start)? you need

My Guest Ben Markus (plus Emma, Byran, David and Nikki)

Over Now – The Markus band 192kb  It was a jam packed show today and the last five minutes I had to talk nonstop whilst David Worrall sorted out the music. I said to David

Joining me in the studio on Wednesday 20th at 12pm is Singer/Songerwriter/Writer Ben Markus

Something that you don’t know and didn’t want to know but today you will know

Something random from today’s Eat My Lunch (as always). Male wolf spiders cannibalise older females, scientists in Uruguay have discovered! In several species, female spiders are known to eat males, but this is the

Craig Phillips & Linda Robson Talk to Phoenix FM

Yesterday I made a real fool of myself, well no more than normal I hear you cry. I was over the moon to interview DIY Expert Craig Phillips who has a new series on

Today’s guest – Nigel Clarke

My guests in the studio today was the ever lovely Nigel Clarke from The Hair Company and Mark P Reed from Brentwood Theatre. We discussed parking in Brentwood and why does it cost 10

Phoenix FM Fundraiser Brentwood Theatre 3rd April

The Phoenix Fundraiser at the Brentwood Theatre on Sunday 3rd of April is looming ever nearer. Acts this time round are Big Dogg, Georgia Strand, Lizzie B, Tibetan Tea Company, Roz/Sweeney, Charley Bird and

Fundraiser 3rd April

I am organising another Fundraiser for Phoenix 98FM, local bands/artists with a few of our own Phoenix FM talent thrown in (not literally). On the line up this time we have Big Dogg (Headline),

January round-up

So, the New Year started off with a rotten cold and throat infection which had the first week of my New Year shows sounding remarkably like Barry White with a cockney accent. “oh baby…