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Alan Mason from Frankies Classic Car & Bike Fest 23-07-14

Mike Porter July 23, 2014 0

Today we spoke to Alan Mason from St Francis Hospice about the Classic Car & Bike Fest. For more details Email: fundraising@sfh.org.uk or call: 01708 771431. More details

Piers from the Brentwood Gazette 22-07-14

Mike Porter July 22, 2014 0

Today we had our weekly chat with Piers from the Brentwood Gazette about whats in tomorrows edition. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Stinky Dog Productions Interview 18-07-14

Mike Porter July 18, 2014 0

Today we spoke to Stinky Dog Productions about their music festival this weekend

Ian Mullins from The Social Golfer.com 16-07-14

Mike Porter July 16, 2014 0

Today we had a very interesting conversation with Ian Mullins from thesocialgolfer.com Check out his website

Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 15-07-14

Mike Porter July 15, 2014 0

Today we had our weekly chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Pete Searles 14-07-14

Mike Porter July 14, 2014 0

We had Pete Searles back in the studio today to ask him how he 4 mile swim for charity went. Donate to this amazing cause

Pete Searls Interview 10-07-14

Mike Porter July 10, 2014 0

Today I spoke to an amazing man that is doing something huge for charity. Donate to this amazing cause

Piers from the Brentwood Gazette 08-07-14

Mike Porter July 8, 2014 0

Today we had our weekly chat with the Brentwood Gazette this time we spoke to Piers. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Lizzie from the St Peters Players 04-07-14

Mike Porter July 4, 2014 0

Today we spoke to Lizzie from the St Peters Players about War Memoirs. For bookings call 01277-

Yasmin & Arnie De-Milias Brentwood 02-07-14

Mike Porter July 2, 2014 0

Today I spoke to Arnie & Yasmin from Milias Hairdressers in Brentwood about hair products. If you need expert advice on any hair related problem contact Milias

Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 01-07-14

Mike Porter July 1, 2014 0

Today we spoke to Joe from the Brentwood Gazette about juggernauts overtaking on the A12. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Nick Sillitoe from the Rotary Club of Billericay

Mike Porter June 25, 2014 0

Today we spoke to Nick Sillitoe from the Rotary Club of Billericay about a great event he is organising to raise money for charity. Check out the website for more details

Yasmin & Arnie De-Milias Brentwood 25-06-14

Mike Porter June 25, 2014 0

Today we had our regular chat with Yasmin and Arnie from Milias & De-Milias in Brentwood If you need expert advice on any hair related problem contact Milias

Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 25-06-14

Mike Porter June 24, 2014 0

We had out weekly chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette today teasing us with what’s coming out in tomorrows copy. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Roger Harste from Summer Evening Jazz 23-06-14

Mike Porter June 23, 2014 0

Today I spoke to Roger Harste about a fun little event he is organising in Ingatestone Chack out the website for more details and to buy tickets www.summereveningjazz.co.uk

Yasmin from Milias 18-06-14

Mike Porter June 18, 2014 0

If you need expert advice on any hair related problem contact Milias

Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 17-06-14

Mike Porter June 17, 2014 0

Today we had our weekly chat with the bos from the Brentwood Gazette Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

The Tricks 16-06-14

Mike Porter June 16, 2014 0

Today we spoke to The Tricks about their new album. Check out their website www.thetricks.co.uk

Lisa Matthews from Midsummer Nights Dream 11-06-14

Mike Porter June 11, 2014 1

Today I was very surprised, I spoke to Lisa Matthews about the Brentwood Shakespeare Companies new production of A Midsummer Nights Dream. I thought it would be a typical Shakespeare play but I didn’t

Rachel & Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 10-06-14

Mike Porter June 10, 2014 0

Today we had our weekly chat with Rachel & Joe from the Brentwood Gazette this time about squirrels. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

John Yarrow 09-06-14

Mike Porter June 10, 2014 0

Today we spoke to John Yarro about his very touching book called “Inspirational Irene, From the Heart” If you would like to help John in raising as much money for this great cause you

Ollie & Luke from “States of Emotion” 06-06-14

Mike Porter June 6, 2014 0

This afternoon we spoke to Ollie & Luke from States of Emotion about their new single release

Jess Brown from Brownstock.co.uk 05-06-14

Mike Porter June 6, 2014 0

Today we spoke to Jess Brown from the huge music festival Brownstock. Check out the website for ticket details www.brownstock.co.uk

Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 03-06-14

Mike Porter June 3, 2014 0

As its Tuesday we had our weekly chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about what’s in tomorrows news paper. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

David Aland from Essex & Suffolk Water 03-06-14

Mike Porter June 3, 2014 0

Today we spoke to David Aland from Essex & Suffolk Water about their free water saving kit

Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 27-05-14

Mike Porter May 28, 2014 0

Today we had the weekly visit from Alan from the Brentwood Gazette telling us what’s in tomorrows paper. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Interview with Louise McKinlay

Mike Porter May 24, 2014 2

Today we spoke to Louise McKinlay, the leader of Brentwood Borough Council, about what will happen after the election. You can check out Louise’s webpage here

Matt from the Brentwood Gazette 20-05-14

Mike Porter May 20, 2014 0

Today we had our weekly chat with Matt about whats happening in the Brentwood Gazette tomorrow. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Interview with sculptor Sam Zealey

Mike Porter May 20, 2014 2

Today I talked with Sam Zealey, a sculptor from Brentwood, and it was the most interesting conversation I’ve ever had! Check out Sam’s website here or the Brentwood Arts Festival website here

Caroline Peters 16-05-14

Mike Porter May 18, 2014 0

Today we spoke to Caroline Peters from Bird Luckin Chartered Accountants because they have sponsored the Brentwood firewalk and roped Caroline into walking. Check out their website here

Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 13-05-14

Mike Porter May 13, 2014 0

Today I had my weekly chat with Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about this weeks front page…….Street Lights in Brentwood. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Sean Mcloughlin 06-05-14

Mike Porter May 6, 2014 0

Today we spoke to Sean Mcloughlin from the Village Green Chalkwell Park Festival about this years event check out the tickets for this years event

Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 06-05-14

Mike Porter May 6, 2014 0

Nev & Alan frm the Brentwood Gazette popped in to give us a quick preview of tomorrows front page. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Are we back in the nuclear race?

Scott Ross May 1, 2014 0

It was a real privilege to be deputising for Mikey Porter on today’s show, but fear not the man himself returns tomorrow from 3pm. Well mercifully the question above does not refer to the

Sophie DeBattista – interview and session

Mike Porter May 1, 2014 0

London-based Maltese singer/songwriter Sophie came in for an interview and session

Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 29-04-14

Mike Porter April 30, 2014 0

Today was our regular chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about Wednesdays front page. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Fitness In Mind

Mike Porter April 26, 2014 2

Ray, Sam and Danny talk about this new initiative, organised by the Essex Mental Health Community and Brentwood Leisure Trust

Laurie Edmonds Co-ordinator of the Brentwood Festival 25-04-14

Mike Porter April 26, 2014 0

Today we spoke to Laurie Edmonds the Co-ordinator of the Brentwood festival about some of the acts booked to appear at this years event. www.brentwood festival.co.uk

Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 22-04-14

Mike Porter April 23, 2014 0

Today the boys from the Brentwood Gazette came in to talk about a new Supermarket opening in Brentwood. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here

Lisa Bone from Visit Essex

Mike Porter April 23, 2014 0

Today Lisa Bone from Visit Essex came into the studio to talk about a great voucher booklet that gives you money off of days out.

Joe Mullender Interview 15-04-14

Mike Porter April 15, 2014 0

On today’s show we had a chat with Joe Mullender about his fight on saturday night in York Hall in Bethnall Green If you want to wish Joe good luck CLICK HERE to

Nev from the Brentwood Gazette 15-04-14

Mike Porter April 15, 2014 0

On todays show Nev the Editor from the Brentwood Gazette came in to discuss the brand new restaurant opening up in Brentwood and the crime figures in Brentwood since the street lights were turned

Cllr Keith Parker 08-04-14

Mike Porter April 9, 2014 0

We had Cllr Keith Parker in for a chat about the Brentwood Community Fund

Nev, Alan & Chris from the Brentwood Gazette 08-04-14

Mike Porter April 9, 2014 0

Nev, Alan & Chris from the Brentwood Gazette popped in for our usual Tuesday chat. This week its about TOWIE, have you had enough? Check out the story on the Brentwood Gazette website

Tracy Fance from Five Elements Brentwood

Mike Porter April 7, 2014 0

Today we spoke to a clairvoyant on the show, Tracy Fance from Five Elements in Brentwood, about the difference between mediums

Paul Alexander Billericay IT Solutions 03-04-14

Mike Porter April 7, 2014 0

Paul Alexander from Billericay IT Solutions came back into the studio to talk about broadband connections. If you have an IT problem you can email Paul at paul.alexander@billericayit.co.uk or visit www.billericayit.co.uk or call him on 01268

‘Allo ‘Allo .. Vicki Michelle visits Phoenix FM

Mike Porter April 4, 2014 0

Comedy legend Vicki Michelle chats about her past and current shows

Simon Drane and Keith Playell from Havering College’s business school

Mike Porter April 4, 2014 0

Talking about how the college works with businesses and apprenticeships

The Flag Factory Festival – Line-up announced

Mike Porter April 1, 2014 0

Olly and Chris came into the studio to announce the line up of this year's event

Matt & Rachel from the Brentwood Gazette

Mike Porter April 1, 2014 0

Matt & Rachel from the Brentwood Gazette popped in to the studio to give us a sneaky peek at some of the stories being printed in this weeks paper. We discussed Bodger & Badger

Keith and Helen of Five Elements 28-03-14

Mike Porter March 29, 2014 0

Today Keith and Helen of the new Five Elements spiritual shop in Kings Road, Brentwood popped in to tell us about Reiki and the power of crystals. you can email Keith and Helen on

Interview with Paul Marazzi from A1

Mike Porter March 29, 2014 5

Paul Marazzi, formerly of the Brit-award-winning A1, called the show for a chat about why the lyrics of his new song meant so much to him

Paul Alexander from Billericay IT Solutions 27-03-14

Mike Porter March 28, 2014 0

Today Paul Alexander from Billericay IT Solutions popped in to talk to us and we discussed the 5 most common faults with a PC If you have an IT problem you can email Paul at

Matt-Matt and Rachel from the Brentwood Gazette 26-03-14

Mike Porter March 26, 2014 0

Matt-Matt and Rachel from the Brentwood Gazette popped in for their usual weekly chat This week we talked about the Crime Watch appeal, dog mess in Copperfield Gardens and a new Towie star is

Nick Alston P.C.C for Essex 26-03-14

Mike Porter March 26, 2014 0

Today I had a chat with Nick Alston the new P.C.C for Essex

Joanne Rayment from the Tuesday Club 25-03-14

Mike Porter March 26, 2014 0

Joanne Rayment popped into Drive Time to talk about he April 1st marathon run to raise money for “Building For The Future” the new Sawyers Church. If you would like to donate go to

Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 19-03-14

Mike Porter March 19, 2014 0

Alan from the Brentwood Gazette popped in for a chat about “Al-Fresco dining in Brentwood High Street” The “Street Lights” saga and the “Half Marathon” Click here to goto the Brentwood Gazette website

Mike Porter – Drivetime

Mike Porter March 12, 2014 0

Mike Porter has spent over 34 years working in the entertainment field, 17 of which have been in media. Mike has appeared in various television documentaries for such prestigious UK channels including the BBC

Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette popped in for a chat 12-03-14

Mike Porter March 12, 2014 0

On todays show Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette talked to Mike about “The Attempted Dog Theft” in Brentwood, “Councillor Case Work” and “The Brentwood High Street Paving Problem” Click here to goto

Alan for the Brentwood Gazette. 05-03-14

Mike Porter March 7, 2014 0

We had our usual chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about some of this weeks big stories. Click here to goto the Brentwood Gazette website

Sharon Alford talks about the Samstock Concert in June. 05-03-14

Mike Porter March 7, 2014 0

Sharon popped in to the studio to tell us about an open air concert she is organising in June. Click here to connect to their Facebook page

Alan Jefcoate from the FSB. 06-03-14

Mike Porter March 7, 2014 0

We had Alan Jefcoate from the Federation Of Small Businesses in the studio today, talking about the role of women in the work place. Click here to goto the FSB website

#TimeToTalk Day on Phoenix FM

Paul Golder February 6, 2014 6

Thursday 6 February was the first ever Time to Talk Day - 24 hours in which to start conversations about mental health, raise awareness and share the message that mental illness is nothing to

Love Beer … Love Brentwood

Paul Golder January 25, 2014 0

We’re constantly reminding ourselves how lucky we are to have our own award-winning brewery in Brentwood, and 2014 plans to be a big year for the Brentwood Brewing Company. Roland Kannor, founder of the

Blitz Kids live on Phoenix FM

Bryan Powis January 21, 2014 0

Joe and Jono from Blitz Kids took time off from their busy touring schedule to visit us for a chat and a few songs

Drive – #afternoondelight

Bryan Powis December 17, 2013 0

Bryan's catalogue of songs that never get played on the radio - played on the radio!

The Phoenix FM Daytime Collective – Santa (Thank you) ft. The Popettes

Bryan Powis December 12, 2013 1

A brand new Christmas song for you this year courtesy of your Phoenix FM daytime presenters. The Phoenix FM Daytime Collective are: Bryan Powis Rob Jelly Michelle Ward Bob Simpson Mike Jones

#thefridayfind – Breton

Bryan Powis December 7, 2013 0

We started a new feature for a Friday – ‘The Friday Find. It works quite simple. I sit down on a Friday morning, search various music blogs and sites to try to find

Phoenix FM interview with Freda Payne

Bryan Powis December 3, 2013 0

Bryan chats to Freda about her tour, upcoming album and working with Sir Cliff Richard

The Mike Lenson Band – Live from Studio 2

Bryan Powis November 29, 2013 0

This week saw the first ‘Live from Studio 2′ take place on the show. The concept is simple – get a band in and record a session in our new Studio 2. The

Sing Out For Christmas – Dene Michaels (Black Lace)

Bryan Powis November 26, 2013 0

Today I was joined by ‘Mr Agadoo’ himself Dene Michaels on the show. We had a chat about his new track ‘Sing Out For Christmas’ which he has released with good friend Bruce

Lighting Up Brentwood – Meet The Acts – The Popettes

Bryan Powis November 24, 2013 1

So in case you haven’t heard, Phoenix FM are the host for this year’s Christmas light switch on in Brentwood High Street on 30th November. So in the lead up to the event, across

Lighting Up Brentwood – Meet The Acts – Rajiv

Bryan Powis November 19, 2013 0

So in case you haven’t heard, Phoenix FM are the host for this years Christmas light switch on in Brentwood High Street on 30th November. So in the lead up to the event, across

Lighting Up Brentwood – Meet the Acts – Marilena Gant

Bryan Powis November 19, 2013 0

So in case you haven’t heard, Phoenix FM are the host for this years Christmas light switch on in Brentwood High Street on 30th November. So in the lead up to the event, across

The Phoenix FM Drive Show – Comedy + Radio = Awkward

Bryan Powis October 27, 2013 0

This week I welcomed comedian Adi Knight on to the show. He was performing at the Holiday Inn in Brentwood, and he came in to tell us about how he got into comedy, how

The Phoenix FM Drive Show – ‘The Council Awards’ (not as boring as it sounds!)

Bryan Powis October 27, 2013 0

So on Wednesday night this week I sat down to watch Brentwood Councils webcast of their Ordinary Council. I follow local politics closely, I mean why wouldn’t you, it affects the town and area

Jordon Cox on Drive

Gerry Smith October 14, 2013 0

It was a busy old time on Friday’s edition. Not only were the roads clogged up, and Essex Police Commissioner Nick Alston on the show, Jordon Cox dropped by for a chat about the

Driving Through The Sunshine

Gerry Smith September 6, 2013 0

It’s been a hectic few weeks for the poor drivers in and around Brentwood. With the Crossrail infrastructure being put in place, you’d be forgiven for thinking tempers would be frayed as jams around

Crossrail – The Shape Of Things To Come?

Gerry Smith August 16, 2013 0

Quite often, in the pleasant summer conditions, I forego the train and the road and instead wander into Phoenix Towers from Shenfield. The leafy overhang almost forms a natural tunnel, somehow allowing the warmth

Fun, Frolics, And A Trip Down The A128

Gerry Smith August 12, 2013 0

Just a little update, letting you know that I am just about alive after a hectic weekend! Covering a Ryman Premier clash for the wonderful ‘Between The Lines’ made Saturday busy, but hey the

10 Things We Have Learned In The Past Couple Of Weeks

Gerry Smith July 28, 2013 0

Well, what have we learned? 1. That the will of the Brentwood public will ensure that parking charges will be what they always should’ve been in the first place. 2. That as soon as

Adding A Bit Of Drive To The Summer Holidays

Gerry Smith July 14, 2013 0

Well, it’s all been go in Phoenix Towers these past few weeks, as summer time really does seem to kick in between 3 and 6pm during the week! All manner of news stories seem

Lions Roar Makes Rebels Yell

Gerry Smith June 25, 2013 0

A busy old time during the evening rush hour this week. Sadly, there’s been some serious road traffic accidents, as well as severe delays on the train. It’s been no picnic for a commuter.

24 Hours From Hutton

Gerry Smith June 21, 2013 0

Well, it’s been a busy week on Drive. We’ve had a rock band, a businessman, and now a report live from arguably the greatest race on the planet! ‘Between The Lines’ presenter Steve Roberston

The Drive Live Session: Voodoo Room

Gerry Smith June 19, 2013 0

It was an absolute pleasure to have Andy, Pete, and John live in the studio this afternoon for a chat and a tune or two. Voodoo Room were indeed live on Drive. With

Lions Driving On

Gerry Smith June 15, 2013 0

Well, after a week full of traffic jams and delays on the road, and not too much to cheer the soul with the increasingly gloomy news headlines, at least there’s one bright spark. The

Getting You Home In Spiffing Style

Gerry Smith June 2, 2013 0

I’ve been suitably telt off by the Head Phoenix, so now here I am, bringing colour, delight, and the latest on the B186. It’s ironic, really, but I don’t actually drive. Hardly ever have

The Spin live on Phoenix FM

Paul Golder March 4, 2013 0

Click here to listen again to the interview: We were very pleased to welcome THE SPIN all the way from Stockholm, who are currently in the UK on a promotional tour. Erik, Fredrik, Mattias

Black Orchid Empire live on Phoenix FM

Paul Golder February 22, 2013 0

It was great to welcome London rockers Black Orchid Empire to Brentwood for their first Phoenix FM session on Drive last Wednesday. The band played a great acoustic set of three songs – Here’s

Astrophotography made simple …

Paul Golder January 23, 2013 0

Nik Szymanek is an Essex-based amateur astronomer and prolific astrophotographer, well known for his deep sky images and contributions to education and public outreach. Nik came in to the breakfast show today to have

Interview with Mr Rajiv Varma from Prime Hospital Consultants

Paul Golder January 19, 2013 0

Click here to listen again to the interview: Prime Hospital Consultants are a group of twelve local consultants providing medical treatment and advice on a range of health issues, including cardiology, weight loss, gynaecology

Interview with Mr John Targett from Prime Hospital Consultants

Paul Golder January 18, 2013 0

Haiku Salut live on Phoenix FM

Paul Golder January 11, 2013 1

He were delighted to welcome Derbyshire baroque-folktronica trio HAIKU SALUT into the studio today. They were en route to their sold out gig at the Lexington in London with Darren Hayman and Shrag. As

I wish I was as cool as Phoenix FM’s Breakfast DJ The Jellyman…

Bryan Powis January 3, 2013 1

Good morning everybody. I know what you’re thinking, “Why is Bryan awake at this hour? Isn’t he usually in bed about now?” It’s a good question and usually you would be right but on

Happy New Year from me…x

Bryan Powis December 31, 2012 2

It’s Friday and it’s time to say bye.

Bryan Powis December 29, 2012 0

On todays show we had to say goodbye. We said goodbye to Christmas for another year, by playing the final festive track of 2012. We also said goodbye to the Friday song. A feature

Thursdays Drive – Bad Jokes, Tongue Twisters and Abandoned Doggie

Bob Simpson December 6, 2012 0

Had a blast sitting in for Bryan this afternoon, Scrooge-like I decided to limit any Christmas records to just one an hour, but relented in the final hour when I played two! These were

A GOOD DAY TO GET IN THE RIGHT STREAM ON YOUR DRIVE HOME

Scott Ross November 27, 2012 0

What a terrible day to be on the roads! Floods everywhere, but at least I was in the warm and dry. Poor Bryan has a terrible problem with one of his teeth, but at

Tall Dark Friend at Phoenix

Mike Jones November 27, 2012 1

Mike Jones stood in for the unwell Bryan Powis on Monday and was delighted to welcome Jordan Gray, AKA Tall Dark Friend a local musician who has appeared on Phoenix several times before. 18

A BONFIRE NIGHT SURPRISE

Scott Ross November 5, 2012 0

Well much to my surprise I was once again privileged to find myself sitting in for BRYAN POWIS on the prestigious DRIVE show today. It seems that he and his family have been suffering from food

Taffy – live at Phoenix FM

Paul Golder November 1, 2012 0

It was great to welcome Iris, Asano, Koichin and Ken – TAFFY – all the way from Tokyo to Phoenix FM’s studios. They’re in the middle of their first UK tour but very kindly

Sonya Titus live on Phoenix FM

Paul Golder October 9, 2012 0

Click here to listen again to the interview: We were delighted to be joined by London-based singer-songwriter Sonya Titus in the studio today. Sonya played a couple of songs – Mamma and Now –

It’s Hazel O’Connor! (from the 80′s)

Bryan Powis October 4, 2012 0

So Hazel O’Connor is touring. Also book and DVD. Busy. Having just celebrated thirty years since Dodi Fayed’s iconic movie Breaking Glass launched her into the spotlight, award-winning singer songwriter Hazel O’Connor will be

Early Morning Rebel live on Phoenix FM

Paul Golder September 21, 2012 0

Click here to listen to the interview: On Tuesday’s Drive show we welcomed Nate, Josh and Dustin from Los Angeles band Early Morning Rebel into the studio. The band have been over in London

A DEVELOPING DRIVE

Scott Ross September 11, 2012 0

Yes, it’s me back looking after another DRIVE show for BRYAN POWIS this afternoon. As usual when I’m here we kick off proceedings with THE THREE O’CLOCK THRILL. Today’s songs set to get the

THE WEATHER BREAKS AS WE RETURN TO WORK

Scott Ross September 10, 2012 0

Well it couldn’t last could it? But at least, for once, we had a stonking weekend before we had to return to the grindstone. Once again I found myself sitting in for BRYAN POWIS

A GUEST WITH A LUST FOR LIVING

Scott Ross September 7, 2012 0

With the arrival of Elliott James into the Powis household at 10:15 yesterday morning, I was privileged to be entrusted to keep the music flowing on today’s DRIVE show. As usual when deputising for

Uproar Festival – 31 August till 2nd September

Bryan Powis August 22, 2012 0

4 stages, 100 bands, 3 days Uproar is a brand new festival for the event calendar. Designed to be a truly unique family experience, to attract the widest possible audience and keep them entertained

PhoenixFM Mini-lympics : Event 5

Rob Jelly August 13, 2012 0

And so the 1st EVER PhoenixFM Mini-lympics comes to a close just as the London Olympics has. The final event was an interpretation on the Rhythmic Gymnastics which we called Rhythmic Gym-dance-stics (clever eh??)

Ronnie O’Sullivan talks sport

Paul Golder August 10, 2012 0

World snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan came down to chat about the Olympics, running, football, music, and even a bit of snooker

Torchbearing Recoiltwister

Bryan Powis August 10, 2012 0

Tricia Sharpe, Brentwood Olympic torchbearer, visits Phoenix FM - with her torch!

PhoenixFM Mini-lympics : Event 4

Rob Jelly August 9, 2012 1

The penultimate event in the 1st ever Mini-lympics saw Powis needing a win in order to take it down to the last day. Would he buckle under the pressure or did he squash the

PhoenixFM Mini-lympics: Event 3

Rob Jelly August 6, 2012 1

After an intense start to the Mini-lympic fortnight there was a 2 day break from events but the end of the week had a treat in-store. Event number 3 to end the week on

PhoenixFM Mini-lympics: Event 2

Rob Jelly August 6, 2012 1

The organisers of the PhoenixFM Mini-lympics wanted to keep the tempo up from day one and so organised a second event on day 2. Event number 2 was an interesting take on Archery…

He Met Her – Interview with Rocky Chance and Mowgli Moon

Bryan Powis August 6, 2012 0

Recently, we caught up with Rocky Chance and Mowgli Moon from LA novelty He Met Her a couple of hours after they landed at Heathrow to start their UK Tour. Avid self-producers, it

Ashley Neave – Chelmsford Cricket Festival

Bryan Powis August 6, 2012 0

The very first ‘Chelmsford Cricket Festival’ has taken place with a range of great entertainment. Ashley Neave spoke to me last week about the week and the next Cricket Festival in Colchester. The event

PhoenixFM Mini-lympics: Event 1

Rob Jelly August 2, 2012 1

With London 2012 happening just down the road, Monday the 30th of July saw the opening event to the 1st EVER PhoenixFM Mini-lympics between Powis (Drive) and Jelly (Breakfast) Event 1 was a variation

Brentwood Localism Share Fund – Interview with Russell Quirk

Bryan Powis July 19, 2012 0

Due to the overwhelming success of the Brentwood Localism Share Fund, Brentwood Borough Council has launched a second round of funding for prospective applicants. The Brentwood Localism Share Fund was set up to give

A THREE DAY WEEK DRIVE

Scott Ross July 12, 2012 2

With BRYAN POWIS taking a well earned break, I’ve been privileged to have been entrusted with the DRIVE show for three days this week – Monday, Tuesday and today. In this role I’ve been having

Maximo Park – Paul Smith talks National Health

Bryan Powis June 15, 2012 0

Maximo Park are back! The National Health is out now – and Paul Smith from the band spoke to Bryan Powis earlier today

Drive – Monday 28/Friday 1 – Strawberries, Skating and Drumming

Bryan Powis June 5, 2012 0

First week back on the afternoons and it was a busy, busy. It’s how I like it. Strawberry Fair Mark Reed, Brentwood Councillor (as well as many other titles to his name) joined me

Fundraising Pupils, Cooking Real Food with Katherine Garner & more.

Gabriella Clarke May 21, 2012 0

This weeks features: Health Features included information and advice regarding muscle cramps and also covered a current piece of news that a fast chain restaurant/take-away is due to launch a children’s beverage containing 12

Extreme Nutrition, ‘Simply Words,’ ‘Dawn Chorus’ Choir & Undergraduate Sophie

Gabriella Clarke May 14, 2012 0

Health Features of the week PLANT IT, FEED IT, EAT IT! Now is the time to get growing! The weather is slowly improving, the soil is nice and moist after all this rain and

Breakfast advice, Health feature for dog walkers, Brentwood Access Group & Beauty Expert

Gabriella Clarke May 7, 2012 1

Monday 30th April – Friday 4th May 2012 The Drive Show Highlights Protein as part of your breakfast – Recent research has found that many children are arriving at school hungry. It is impacting

TOWIE extra, my health features & Christian Youth Worker

Gabriella Clarke May 1, 2012 0

Monday 23rd April – Friday 27th Health Feature Highlights The first one I have included in this weeks blog post for you to listen to, is discussing the argument regarding finding the time to

Running Nutrition Tips & ‘HomeInstead’ Care Interview.

Gabriella Clarke April 26, 2012 0

This week on phoenix I covered local news, weather and events. I also interviewed Steve Willoughby, Director of Home Instead Care in Brentwood. HomeInstead sounds to me the sort of senior care service that

Tricia Sharp is carrying the Olympic Torch! Saving water interview and Exercise Health Feature

Gabriella Clarke April 17, 2012 0

Monday 9th April: Julia Smith and her husband created ‘The Perfect Memento,’ a unique service offered to Brentwood and Essex. ‘The Perfect Memento’ is an interactive video kiosk that you can hire out for

Soup recipe health feature, local talent winners, and local news

Gabriella Clarke April 9, 2012 1

Monday 2nd April – Young Talent! Brothers, Zain and Zeeshan, and winners of the local Hens Theatre Company Coop talent contest joined me in the studio to speak about the act that made them

A DRIVE INTO WARLEY PLACE

Scott Ross April 3, 2012 0

As GABBY CLARKE was indisposed this afternoon, I found myself looking after PHOENIX FM’s prestigious DRIVE SHOW today. After the glorious weather we enjoyed last week, the cloudy cool conditions this afternoon were rather

Dionne Interiors & Food claims that fool

Gabriella Clarke April 2, 2012 0

Monday 26th – Wednesday 28th It’s a short week for me on phoenix as I am off on Thursday and Friday (live gets in the way!)Anyway on Monday I continued with my Health Feature

Baby Massage by Debbie Sheppard, Ben Benson on wealth & Intelligent

Gabriella Clarke March 26, 2012 Comments Off

Due to the rush of the world many people have lost time for something free and simple; human touch. The touch of another human being not only enhances our wellbeing but theirs too. On

Brentwood Bag Project & Explorer: Vic Cross

Gabriella Clarke March 20, 2012 0

Second week of March 2012: As usual on drive I covered lots of local news and slipped in some health and wellbeing features to hopefully enhance the health and wellbeing of the Brentwood &

Gills Girls, Agave plants & mashed cauliflower recipe

Gabriella Clarke March 12, 2012 0

Monday 5th March Gill’s Girls – Vintage Style Homewares Local girls ‘Gill’s Girls,’ Sarah and Sue joined me in the studio to tell me all about the beautiful products and fun home parties they

St Lukes Hospice, ‘Made by Karen,’ & Health features

Gabriella Clarke March 5, 2012 0

Monday 27th- Tuesday 28th February I covered lots of local events and shared the details of the 6th Essex Book Award Winner. Health features included training ideas for low cost come rain or shine. Also

World no.47 Squash Pro, Fibromyalgia & Therapeutic Trampolining Centre

Gabriella Clarke February 27, 2012 0

Monday 20th -Wednesday 22nd February I covered lots of local news stories such as the latest update on the new school planned for Sawyers Hall Lane in Brentwood. I also gave a detailed weather

Dangers of Sweeteners, Ben Benson’s ’7 Laws of Wealth,’ & Kerry Chambers from St Lukes Hospice

Gabriella Clarke February 20, 2012 0

Monday 13th February 2012 – Well I must say it is very strange presenting Drive in a new studio but its also fantastic. It will take me quite a while to get my head

Raynauld’s, Brentwood NCT, Debating TOWIE & Tamsin speaking on Elim Church

Gabriella Clarke February 12, 2012 0

Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th February 2012: Today I covered the weather (must keep an eye on that – woke up to about a foot of snow yesterday morning!) I covered some local news from

Exercise and Movement Health Feature, Deb Finck speaks about Raring2Go, Local Business News & plumbing and heating advice in cold conditions

Gabriella Clarke February 6, 2012 0

Monday 30th January – Today I covered lots of local news, weather update and ususal events and traffic updates. Tuesday 31st January – Health feature of the week Movement Most people jump straight into

7AM		The Breakfast Show Greg Dukeson In association with Northwood
10AM		Eat My Brunch Michelle Ward
1PM		One 2 Three Bob Simpson
3PM		Drive Mike Porter In association with Saint Francis Hospice
6PM		Turn It Up
8PM		Friday Night Extra Patrick Sherring
10PM		The Weekend Ignition Brad Acton

25.07.14	Kenny Ball and his Junior Band Keith Ball will be chatting on Eat My Brunch
25.07.14	Carol Finney talking about fundraising for Alzheimer's Disease on One 2 Three
25.07.14	Chloe Cleary interview and live session on The Weekend Ignition
27.07.14	Jones the Rapper interview and live session on Sunday Lunch
27.07.14	My Forever interview and live session on Sunday Lunch
28.07.14	Redbus Noface Mark Cawthra and Bob Leith will be chatting on the Interesting Alternative Show
30.07.14	Natasha Price hypnotherapist chatting on Body Talk
30.07.14	Late Homecoming local band chatting on Curveballs
30.07.14	We Were Lions interview and live session on Curveballs
31.07.14	Is It Legal? Thaira Bibi from DPP solicitors will be talking about mediation on Drive
03.08.14	Rocheii interview and live session on Sunday Lunch
04.08.14	Father Garry Jenkins talking about the WW1 anniversary celebrations One 2 Three
06.08.14	St Francis Hospice Peter Stremes will be talking about the hospice's latest fundraising and events on The Breakfast Show
06.08.14	Mr Sabu Jacob talking about varicose veins on Body Talk
11.08.14	Andrew Summers talking about Essex Farms in the Great War on One 2 Three
15.08.14	Margaret Mills reviewing the latest books on One 2 Three
15.08.14	Graham Hamborg training adviser with the Diocese of Chelmsford will be chatting on Friday Night Extra
15.08.14	Stuart Hull talking about his experiences of working with the church in Bermuda on Friday Night Extra
20.08.14	Sarah Scowen talking about her role in Gunmetal Blues at the Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch on One 2 Three
20.08.14	Jenny Rooks cognative behaviour therapist talking about dementia on Body Talk
01.09.14	Steve Roberts ex-Flying Squad officer chatting on One 2 Three
05.09.14	Song Cyle local vocal quartet chatting on Friday Night Extra
12.09.14	Cllr David Tee talking about his time as Lay Chair of Brentwood Deanery Synod on Friday Night Extra
13.09.14	Ladykillers Amy Clayton and actors from Early Doors will be talking about their play on Feelgood Saturday
03.10.14	Susan Lilley project manager with brentwood extended Services will be talking on Friday Night Extra


SAINT FRANCIS HOSPICE	PAPA JOHNS BRENTWOOD	SPIRE HARTSWOOD HOSPITAL	GT CREATIVE STUDIO

ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER	BRENTWOOD BREWING COMPANY	QUEEN'S THEATRE	KIRBY'S COACHES

ADVITEL	THE BEECHES CARE HOME	THE BRENTWOOD CENTRE	ESSEX STYLE MAGAZINE

NORTHWOOD ROMFORD	LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTRE	BRENTWOOD FESTIVAL