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Chatting with Daniel Lassman
Former Apprentice contestant Daniel Lassman joined me live in the studio this morning. Listen back here
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Track of the Week – Sam Reck
Local singer/songwriter Sam Reck joined me live in the studio this morning to have a chat because his song ‘Strawberry Kiss’ is my Track of the Week. Listen back below: Listen to ‘Strawberry Kiss’
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Chatting with Hannah Symons from The Voice
On this morning’s show I had a chat with Hannah Symons, who is a contestant on the current series of The Voice. We chatted about what life has been like since her blind audition
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Chatting Soccer Six Dunk ‘n’ Funk
Joined in the studio this morning by Mark Abery, who is the founder of Soccer Six. He chatted about the forthcoming Dunk ‘n’ Funk event coming to the Brentwood Centre on Sunday 8trh February.
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Chatting with Ethan Lawrence
Actor and comedian Ethan Lawrence joined me for the final hour of this mornings show. We chatted about Bad Education, Friday Download movie, Ethan’s school days and Ethan achieved a career high by turning
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Track of the Week – DJ Fresh
As soon as you hear that DJ Fresh has teamed up with Ella Eyre for a new song, you know it’s going to be good. They’ve made a song called ‘Gravity’ and your going
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Chatting Chelmsford City Race Course
Chairman of Chelmsford City Race Course Joe Scanlon joined spoke to me on the show this morning ahead of their launch on Sunday. Includes some very average horse puns that Joe didn’t seem keen
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Saint Francis Hospice January Update
Peter from Saint Francis Hospice joined me live in the studio this morning to give us a rundown of their forthcoming events. Listen back below: Below are the discounts Saint Francis Hospice are offering
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Track of the Week – JK Collective
Local songwriter, recording musician & co-producer Jaidon Kent joined me live in the studio this morning to chat about his new project, the JK Collective. The first single, ‘Same’ featuring Sarah de Warren, has just been
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Christmas Present Reactions
On the show this morning myself and Chris Hood discussed Christmas present reactions, in particular, a young girls reaction to finding out she got One Direction tickets. Listen back here
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Chatting with Joe Swash
I had a catch up with Joe Swash backstage at the Harlow Playhouse, where he is playing the role of Buttons in Cinderella. Listen back to our chat below
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Laura Hely Hutchinson Christmas Live Session
Local singer-songwriter Laura Hely Hutchinson joined me in the studio Monday morning to perform some Christmas covers to get everybody in the festive mood. Listen back below: White Christmas Have Yourself A Merry Little
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X Factor’s Stevi Ritchie Back On The Show
On the show this morning, I welcomed back X Factor contestant Stevi Ritchie. We had a catch up about what he’s been up to since his last visit, the forthcoming X Factor tour and
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The Quiet Riots App Chicken…
You may have read in the news last week about a man dressed as a chicken standing outside Shenfield rail station holding up a sign saying ‘Are you fed up with Greater Anglia too?’.
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Track of the Week – Låpsley
There’s nothing more depressing than seeing someone else your own age making incredible music. whilst all your doing is playing it. At the age of 18, Holly Fletcher is the focus of a lot
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Kieran Eldridge Live Session
Local singer-songwriter Kieran Eldridge visited the Phoenix FM studios to perform a live session. Listen back to the two live tracks below: Heart In Mine Wonderwall (Oasis Cover)
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Chatting with Alex Lynn
It was a great to be joined on the show this morning by GP3 Series champion Alex Lynn. We talked about his success last season, what music he listens to before a big race
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Track of the Week – Saint Raymond
Callum Burrows, better known as Saint Raymond, recently supported Ed Sheeran on his ‘Multiply’ tour so he’s doing alright for himself. He filmed some pretty good tour diaries which you can watch on his
Read More »Saint Francis Hospice December Update
Peter from Saint Francis Hospice was live in the studio this morning to give us a rundown about their forthcoming events. Peter discussed; the Santathon, Carol Concerts, Mud ‘n’ Madness, a Dogs Night, the
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Chatting Peace Collective with Jon Morter
On this morning’s show I was joined live in the studio by Jon Morter. You may recognise his name because Jon was one of the people involved with the campaign to get Rage Against
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Track of the Week – Karen Harding
Apparently Karen Harding was an X Factor contestant in 2013, where she made it to the boot camp stage. I’m sure I’m not the only one who didn’t know this and to be honest
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Stevi Ritchie live at Phoenix FM
Fresh from the X Factor, Stevi Ritchie co-hosted this morning's breakfast show with Joe Box
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Soundstock Festival
Morning! It was a pleasure to be joined by Sharon Alford on the show this morning to chat about Soundstock Festival. It’s a new music and comedy festival coming to Roxwell next year at
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Track of the Week – Youth Club
The new single from Youth Club is my Track of the Week. You may recognise the name Youth Club, as they stormed the charts earlier this year with their Colours EP, which reached number
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Niki ‘n’ Sammy on The Breakfast Show
Hello! Essex YouTube stars Niki ‘n’ Sammy co-hosted the final hour of The Phoenix FM Breakfast Show! Listen back to it here: Thanks to everyone who tweeted throughout the hour and to Jemma, Sophie
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Charlie Wallis Live Session
As he was my ‘Track of the Week’ artist, local singer-songwriter Charlie Wallis joined me live in the studio to perform his song ‘Concave’ and also did an R&B mash up! You can listen
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Chatting With Roberto Pavoni
Morning! On this morning’s show I had a catch up with Brentwood Olympic swimmer Roberto Pavoni about the recent news that he has lost his funding from British Swimming. Listen back to our chat
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X Factor 2014: Chatting With Stevi Ritchie
Hello! On this morning’s show I had a catch up with X Factor contestant Stevi Ritchie. We chatted about his experience so far, his relationship with Simon (including how he wants to take Simon
Read More »Saint Francis Hospice November Update
Morning! Peter from Saint Francis Hospice joined me on the show this morning to give us an update about their forthcoming events. Listen back to my chat with Peter here: Events Recap 18th November
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Chatting with Raye
Morning! On the show this morning singer-songwriter Raye popped into the studio because her record ‘Hotbox’ is my ‘Track of the Week’. You can listen back to our chat below: Listen to ‘Hotbox’ here: Thanks
Read More »Track of the Week – Raye
Something brand new for this weeks ‘Track of the Week’. I was browsing the blogs recently and came across ‘Hotbox’ from Raye, instantly falling in love with it. From Croydon, Raye was only 15
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X Factor: Catching Up With Stereo Kicks Member James Graham
Hello! It was great to welcome back Essex lad James Graham to the show! I had a catch up with him over the phone about the live shows so far and to get his
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Track of the Week – Years & Years
Hello! My ‘Track of the Week’ this week comes from the band Years & Years. The trio are frontman Olly, Michael and Emre. ‘Desire’ follows previous singles ‘Real’ and ‘Take Shelter’ which were equally
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Chatting with Mind Reader Alex McAleer
On this morning’s show I caught up with mind reader Alex McAleer about ‘The Champions of Magic’ tour he’s part of. Alex will be performing alongside; Young & Strange, Michael Vincent and Ben Hart
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Track of the Week – Shura
Hello! Brand new ‘Track of the Week’ for you. This week I’ve chosen Shura’s new track ‘Indecision’ to play on the show every morning. If you haven’t heard them, it’s also worthwhile checking out
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Name That Kids Show Theme Tune
Due to the awful news this week that Bob the Builders face has been changed, I quizzed Jess on The Phoenix FM Breakfast Show about some classic theme tunes from kids TV shows. SHOCKING
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Things that people from Essex can relate to!
Hello! I found a list on Buzz Feed to do with Essex. I enjoyed reading it so I chatted about on the show this morning. You can listen back to it below:
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Track of the Week – Pharrell
Morning! New week, new track of the week on the show. I’ve chosen Pharrell’s new single ‘Gust of Wind’ to play on the show every morning this week. It’s one of my favourites from
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Catching Up With X Factor’s Lauren Platt
Hey! It was great to welcome back X Factor contestant Lauren Platt to the show. She previously visited the studio after we saw her room audition on the show. You can listen back to that
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Chatting with Barry Hearn
Morning! It was a pleasure to be joined by Barry Hearn on the show today. As ever, there was never enough time to cover everything, however, we did cover the latest situation at Leyton Orient,
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Saint Francis Hospice October Update
On this morning’s show, Peter from Saint Francis Hospice joined me live in the studio to give us an update of what they are up to over the next month. The main event happening
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Chatting with James Acaster
Morning! It was great to have a chat on the phone with comedian James Acaster this morning. We chatted about Sam Pepper, Kettering, our top three lads and most importantly his comedy of course. Listen
Read More »Track of the Week – Tieks
Morning! If I say so myself, my ‘Track of the Week’ this week is a beauty. You may already recognise the song as it has been used on Tesco’s F&F adverts. It comes from
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Interview with X Factor 2014’s James Graham
Hello! Another really fun show this morning as I was joined live in the studio by James Graham from Bicknacre, who is one of this year’s X factor contestants. We chatted about his room
Read More »Track of the Week – Sam Smith
Bonjour! As it’s Monday, I have a brand new ‘Track of the Week’ for you on The Breakfast Show this week. I’ve chosen the latest offering Sam Smith (you might have heard of him),
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Chatting Flag Factory Festival with Youth Club
Hello! It was great to chat on the phone to Joe from Youth Club about their performance at Flag Factory Festival earlier. The band are on stage Friday evening at 8:45pm. We also chatted
Read More »Interview with X Factor 2014’s Lauren Platt
Breakfast presenter Joe Box chats exclusively with Billericay's Lauren
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Dean Suett – Wing Chun Classes
Guest in the studio this morning was Dean Suett from Wing Chun school in Hackney. The Wing Chun School Kung Fu, for the purpose of Self Defence and Health & Vitality, is based on
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Track of the Week – Sigma
Hello! My ‘Track of the Week’ on the show this week is the anthem that is Changing by Sigma featuring Paloma Faith. You may recognise Sigma for their previous number one ‘Nobody To Love’ from
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Learning the Drums with The Shermans!
Good Morning! On this morning’s show Alex and Sean from local band The Shermans joined me in the studio to chat about their forthcoming Flag Factory Festival performance and Alex taught me to play
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Breakfast Boot Camp!
Hello! On this morning’s Breakfast Show, Jo and Sue from Brentwood Boot Camp joined me for BREAKFAST BOOT CAMP! We chatted about the boot camp and then they made me do a morning workout…
Read More »Track of the Week – Gorgon City
Morning! A new Breakfast Show means a new ‘Track of the Week’. I’ve chosen the new single from Gorgon City called ‘Unmissable’ as my TOTW. Essentially it’s a pop smash and will do really
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Sooty’s coming to Hornchurch!
Sooty & Friends Richard Cadell, Sooty’s right hand man joined me to talk about the legend that is Sooty! Recently celebrating his 65th year in show business Sooty, the nation’s favourite bear, will be
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TOWIE’s Ricky Rayment chatting about his sky-dive THIS Sunday!
Ricky suffered a personal loss through Parkinson’s disease so his throwing himself out of a plane to raise money for. He took time out of his busy schedule to tell me all about it.
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Is It Legal – with DPP-Law, Brentwood. Episode 3 – Attendance Allowance
If you know someone who is over 65 and isn’t as mobile as they used to be, they could be entitled to Attendance Allowance. The criteria talks about problems with ‘bodily functions’ but it’s
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Chatted to up and coming singer Riva this morning!
Riva beat hundreds of other young hopefuls to win recording contract at Abbey Road studios and a debut at Sundown Festival. A year and hundreds of auditionees later, Riva was chosen as the winning
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Next week, Al Gale swims the English Channel in memory of his son Harry.
An old friend of mine Al joined me in the studio this morning ahead of his channel swim. To quote his website: “Being told you child is terminally ill, AND that there is no
Read More »St Francis Hospice ‘Big Yellow’ Quiz next Friday @ Brentwood Centre!
The Quiz Father joined me for a chat ahead of a fabulous fund raising quiz next Friday night! All the info you need’s in the interview but, for more information about the quiz, visit
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Is It Legal – with DPP Law in Brentwood. Under Arrest & Drug Driving Tests
Paul Greenburg joined me to talk criminal law. With the new drug driving tests on the horizon, we discuss the implications and, if you’re under arrest, what are you entitled to? Paul also gives
Read More »Is It Legal – with DPP Law & Thaira Bibi. Episode 1: Mediation
DPP Law, High Street Brentwood provide legal advice on a wide variety of issues including: Criminal Defence; Action Against The Police; Personal Injury; Family Law and Mediation. Every Thursday, I’ll be joined by one
Read More »The Only Way Is…. Cafe Essex!
Andy joined me to talk about their appearance on TOWIE on Wednesday! I caught up with him to find out what it was like being on camera and being told to ‘act naturally’! You
Read More »The Great Eastern Rally, Ingatestone Hall.
There’s nothing like cool things to go to when they’re free! I spoke to Adrian Hanwell earlier this week. Adrian’s organised The Great Eastern Rally which is free to go along to and happening
Read More »Milia’s Makeover
Milia’s Ladies Hairdresser in Ongar Road asked Phoenix FM to find someone that deserves to have a top of the range hair makeover. Belinda got in touch with Phoenix FM to nominate her sister
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Track of the Week – Julia
If you’re still not convinced whether or not you should purchase their self-titled album, out this week, my Track of the Week is another example of the musical wonder that is Jungle. You can
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Track of the Week – Down By the River
What a great name for a band – Milky Chance. Absolutely fantastic!!! And they sound pretty darn good too. Good enough for me to have Down By the River as my Track of the Week.
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Track of the Week – Stay
Taken from his first full-length album, The Morning (All of the Songs), Stay is my Track of the Week which means it’s yours for free!!! Spread the musical love and as always… Enjoy!!!
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Track of the Week – Waters
Previously unknown, Eliza Shaddad has a beautifully haunting voice which is just one of the reasons her track Waters is my Track of the Week. Download it. Listen. Enjoy. Tell your friends. Tune in
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Track of the Week – Stay Gold
A beautiful, summery folk song full of melody, harmony and ear-pleasing loveliness. They are First Aid Kit and Stay Gold is their musical offering up for your sonic consumption this week as my Track
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Track of the Week – Case Closed
A poptastic track for your audible consumption this week. And a particularly good accompaniment to this lovely weather we are experiencing at the moment too!! Daithi has enlisted the vocal help of Senita on
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The Archbishop of Banterbury wants his t-shirt back
In fairness, it was his own fault but as he is such a talented young man and he has a terrific beard, how could I say no?! And to make the deal even sweeter,
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Track of the Week – Life Support
I don’t think this young gent needs any introduction, so I’ll simply say, here is my Track of the Week for you… Sam Smith – Life Support Enjoy,
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Pardon??
I think we’re all guilty of not listening from time-to-time, but is it that you weren’t paying attention or is it something more severe?? Over the past 2 years, I have met and spoken
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Track of the Week – Juramidam
It’s pronounced Juror-Mid-Erm (I think). Either way it sounds fantastic and that is why I have chosen it as my Track of the Week. So please do go and enjoy the amazing songwritings of
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What happens if you put Jelly on a fire??
Well, we’ll find out on Saturday the 17th won’t we?! With a huge thanks to Bennetts Funeral Directors and many other local charities and businesses I get to tick off another of the #50ThingsRobHasntDoneYet and
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Track of the Week – Call Me
Like you’re not supposed to have a favourite child, I’m not really supposed to have favourite tracks and bands but I do. And I’ve got to say that these folk are one of my
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Fancy a walk??
I’ll be honest with you, I knew who the Essex Air Ambulance was but what I didn’t know, was how incredible they are…
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Track of the Week – Seasons (Waiting On You)
One of my favourite parts of the week is receiving a lovely big pile of new music to play you. And among these tracks is the one I pick as my Track of the
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We can be serious…
And I think Friday proved this nicely. A bit of a last minute improv chat with the Essex Mental Health Centre & Brentwood Centre but nonetheless, an inspiring one…
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Bye Bye April… Hello May
Yep, 2 weeks running!! Well, you know how much we love a good laugh on the show right?? You don’t?? Well I think this should adequately explain how much we do… And as if
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Track of the Week – Take Me
A nice atmospheric track for you this week. From Down-Under, it’s described as “enticing murmurs over an arrangement built from diaphanous layers of synths and a sparkling uptempo beat”. Not sure what that means?? Me
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Track of the Week – Never
Don’t worry, I’m not stopping the Track of the Week, it’s just that “Never” is the title of my Track of the Week. Oh my this is getting confusing. Right. Start again. Hello!! Would
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Abseiling for Bobby Moore!
12-year-old champion fundraiser Jonjo Heuerman tells us about his latest event in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund
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Track of the Week – Dangerous
Another change of pace for this week’s TOTW. Not a new band by any means, but a new track from The Vamps in the form of “Dangerous”. And the best bit of all, as
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Track of the Week – Tremors
The title track to his hotly anticipated debut full-length album SOHN’s Tremors is instantly recognised among other sounds around it. A beautifully produced track and yours for nothing!! Enjoy
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The Laughing Breakfast Pod
Once again, the man behind the most fantastic Comedy Club in Essex, Mr. Stephen Watson, joined me to give us the details of April’s, and a very special one in May ;-), Comedy events…
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Things to do with Saint Francis Hospice in April
As you’ll know, at the beginning of each month, Peter Stremes joins me from Saint Francis Hospice (SFH) to let us know how the Hospice is doing and also some of the many ways
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Track of the Week – A Lunar Veteran’s Guide to Re-Entry
Yes, that really is the title to my TOTW. And yes it really is as spacey as it sounds. Paul Thomas Saunders is his name and until next Monday (7th April) you can grab
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“The Bear” on Breakfast
Apologies for the lateness of this, I’m blaming the weather. Anywho, last week I was joined by a wonderfully talented young man in the form of Lochlan Bearman, or “The Bear” as I like
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Track Of The Week – Feel of Love
Bit of a different tempo for this week’s Track Of The Week (or TOTW as I refer to it on Twitter) Tensnake & Jacques Lu Cont – Feel of Love (ft. Jamie Lidell) is yours,
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No.25 – Perform Stand-Up Comedy – Booked
Yep, that’s right. I am doing stand-up!! As part of the #50ThingsRobHasntDoneYet I have to complete a real stand-up set at a comedy night (No.25 on “The List”) and thanks to the Laughing Pod Comedy
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Track of the Week – Walk This Way
No, not the Aerosmith/Run DMC track, this one… MØ – Walk This Way all the way from Copenhagen will have you tapping your hands on the steering wheel/desk drumming with pens/office-chair dancing for sure. AND
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#BillericayHour
Please excuse the photo, it’s the most recent one I could find the World Wide Web. Anyway… Every Tuesday between 16:00 & 17:00 join the digital versions of some rather lovely local people as
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Track Of The Week – Thinkin Aboutchu
And no, I haven’t turned into some sort of hoodie wearing lout who can’t spell. That really is the title of Dan Croll’s song and my new Track of the Week. It is rather
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3 down, 47 to go!!!
Yep, that’s right, I done a Rubik’s Cube!!! Don’t believe me?? See?!? I did do it :-p Anyway, if you do fancy giving one a go you’ll find the same instructions I used at
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Track of the Week – Rockstar
Another TOTW that, on the surface, appears to have been written about my lifestyle. Alas, tis not the case. However, just like last week’s it is available to you for free, but for just
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Who doesn’t like Jam??
No-one. That’s who. And talking of The Who as well, that leads me very nicely into my guest for this morning’s show. Mr Ian Parkins joined me to promote the March of the Mods
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How did he do that??
Quite probably the most used phrase on the show this Wednesday. Why?? Well I was joined by local Magician, Mr. Aaron Phillips who came in to drink my tea in return for sharing some
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Track Of The Week – SKATERS
I Wanna Dance (But I Don’t Know How) I think was written about me. Or maybe not. Either way, it’s my Track of the Week and it’s yours for free!!! Enjoy
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48 Things Still To Go
But don’t panic!!! I know, I know, I know. Progress isn’t looking all that great right now. Still only done 2 things from my list and I’m nearly 8 weeks in. But here’s the
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Track Of The Week – Fall Into The Sky
Happy Single-Tasking Day!! Definitely aimed at guys this one. My TOTW however is aimed at you all, like a crazy-daisy hose attachment, I hope to spread the love, or free music, anywhere and everywhere.
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Moon Unit Records – The Best Record Shop This Side Of The Moon
Before I met both Simon & Ben today, I had heard only two things about them and the store Moon Unit Records: 1 – They ONLY sell Vinyl and 2 – The shop is
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Track Of The Week – Shelter Song
We’ve got Mesmerise on our A-List and I’ve got this musical treat as my TOTW. Temples – Shelter Song is yours for nothing. Nudder. Nought. Zip. Diddley squat. You’re welcome
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#TimeToTalk Day on Phoenix FM
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
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Talking about Mud n Madness …
My regular guest, Peter Stremes, was back in this week updating us all as to what is happening in the coming month or so at Saint Francis Hospice including this weekend’s Mud ‘n’ Madness…
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Giggles with The Laughing Pod
You know how much we like to find the funnies in life. And they’re not just on the Internet, they’re all around us and if I’m going to stop being vague they can also
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Track of the Week – Gone
Morning (or Afternoon or Evening. In fact, whatever time of day it is, please apply the appropriate greeting, thanks. Where was I?? Oh yeah…) You like free music right?? Of course you do, who
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I’m A Firewalker
Brentwood's first Community Firewalk will be taking place on 17 May at the Brentwood Centre
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49 Things To Go
So in the first week of my challenge #50ThingsRobHasntDoneYet I managed to tick one thing off the list but since then it would seem I have gone a bit quiet about it all. That
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Let’s go “Sound Landscaping”
…and we’ll do it to my new Track of the Week, East India Youth – Dripping Down. A beautiful soundscape or “Sound Garden” created by electronic pop artist William Doyle can be found on his
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British Weather is free
“Of course it is Rob” I hear you say. Yes, well that’s because you think I’m talking about the meteorological happenings of the atmosphere on this fine rock we call Earth. I am actually
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A Pattern is emerging
Actually, there is more than one. They are Patterns, as in more than one, and their track “This Haze” is our first Track of the Week for 2014 and of course you know what
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The Breakfast Show “Bucket List”
This blog is the one-stop shop for all the completed “things” on my list. Individual blogs can be found from the Breakfast Show Blog Top Page but if you’ve stumbled upon this “idea” for the
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The Breakfast Show Christmas Message
I thought it might be nice to round up the year on the Breakfast Show with a little Christmas message. A bit like what the Queen does. But this one’s better. Obviously… PhoenixFM
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This is what the Foxes say
Ok, so that was a bit of a rubbish play on words but did you really expect anything else?? No. Of course you didn’t. Anyway it is time to give you some new music.
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3005
Sorry it’s a bit late this week but better late than never eh??? Childish Gambino’s 3005 is a our Track of the Week and it’s yours for free!!
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The Phoenix FM Daytime Collective – Santa (Thank you) ft. The Popettes
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
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Love. Regret. Forgive. Forget.
It’s our new Track of the Week from The First (Love. Regret. Forgive. Forget) If you like loud, rock, guitars, drums, riffs, rock, loud, new music, rock and did I mention loud, it’s yours for
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Essex Spartans
Now. Alongside all the festive talk with Peter Davey from Ingatestone & Fryerning Parish Council and the theatrical festive talk with Karen from Dreams Theatre School this week, I was also joined by Coach. Head
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Dreams Theatre School
Me again!! Alongside having Peter Davey in last week I was also joined by Karen Easteal from Dreams Theatre School who performed for us on the Main Stage at Lighting Up Brentwood on Saturday the
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Ingatestone & Fryerning Christmas Festival
Hello there!! So last week, I was joined by Peter Davey to talk about a slight change in proceedings at this year’s Victorian Evening on Friday the 6th of December… Christmas Festival
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Another Riptide
Yes, another Riptide but not in the Sea/Moon/Gravity-based sense. No. In the musical sense. Not that many weeks ago, we had the wonderful Emma Stevens as our track of the week with her song
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Wilkinson giving you Free Music??
No, not the shop you wally. The Southwest London DJ/Producer Mr. Mark Wilkinson. It’s his third single and so it’s time for him to shine. Download his new one Tonight now and let us
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PhoenixFM Breakfast Leftovers
Hello there lovely podcasters. Back to catch up on last week’s action eh?? Well it has to be said that I did go on about McBusted a lot more than I initially thought I
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PhoenixFM Breakfast Leftovers
After a few weeks of catching up, I am finally up to date with all the podcasts. Let’s just hope Rob has completely messed up this week’s one.
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Get the Roots right…
… and everything else will take care of itself. That’s exactly what Dublin-based songstress Orla has done here with this beautiful track. And best of all, is it’s absolutely free for the next week.
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PhoenixFM Breakfast Leftovers
As mentioned in my previous blog post, Rob had managed to mess up 2 podcasts over the last few weeks so this week’s (Nov 4th-8th) will be delayed until tomorrow as I try to
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PhoenixFM Breakfast Leftovers
Hello there. For those who don’t know me, I am Tim. Producer of the PhoenixFM Breakfast Show hosted by Rob. Spoken of, but never heard on-air, I do however help Rob with filling the
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Would you like some free music??
Yes, I know that’s a stupid question but it’s better ask and get that look you just gave me than not ask and then you miss out eh?? Anywho, you know how it works
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Here’s a post-storm treat for you
But firstly, apologies that last week’s podcast is still not available. It will be as soon as possible. Hopefully, to make up for the lack of this, we have some brand new music for
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After Earth
What will be left?? Cockroaches?? Daim bars?? People?? Well if you fancy learning a few survival tips and trying a totally new experience this Hallowe’en make sure not to miss out on Essex County
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Tis Tuesday
…and that means it’s time to top up your record collection with some new music. And best of all, is it won’t cost you a penny!! You know I’ve got a bit of a
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PhoenixFM Breakfast Leftovers
So, if you missed Paul Merton or Compare The Music or Rob talking with Molly about exfoliating and beards, it is now ready for you to listen again to:
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Rob talks complexion, hair straighteners & cutting down trees
Yes. You read that right first time. But there was a very good reason for it. As you are all probably more than aware, I entered myself into the “Face of Essex” contest and
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Free music is like Gold Dust
Well, that’s not strictly true but thanks to the very generous John Newman (and probably his record label and iTunes and so on so forth) we bring you a new Track of the Week
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Paul Merton Improvises with Rob
Have I Got News For You funnyman talks to Phoenix FM about his forthcoming shows
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PhoenixFM Breakfast Leftovers
Missed any of this week’s shows?? Don’t panic, you can catch up!!! It’s a bit like watching all the “Previously on Lost” bits but for the Breakfast Show and not Lost obviously. Also, I’m
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PhoenixFM Breakfast Leftovers
Look what I’ve worked out how to do… Wahey!!! So now, if you miss something, you can catch up!! I tell you what, this listening again thing might just catch on ya know…
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Are you someone??
Of course you are, if you’re reading this (and you are) you’re a very special someone to us. Anyway it’s a Tuesday, it’s a Tuesdawn, it’s a Tueslife for meeeee… *cough* Sorry about that.
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Our Track Of The Week comes courtesy of
Haim with Running If You Call My Name, and it’s just as catchy as The Wire. Apologies for not passing this on to you yesterday, we’ve been busy with bits for the “Face of
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The “Face” has been twisted…
It was a stupid idea that’s gotten a little bit out of hand. And now, like Mud ‘n’ Madness at the beginning of the year, it’s become a contest between me and another Phoenix
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Churches with a “V”
provide our Track of the Week for you. For FREE!! Here it is -> CHVRCHES – Tether You’re welcome.
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We thought we knew funny
That was until we meet Stephen of The Laughing Pod Comedy Club. What a great guest. Smartly dressed, polite and most importantly, very very funny. And he’s not even a comedian. He is however
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Fancy some free music??
Of course you do. You’re not an idiot. So, as a non-idiot you should get some lovely new music in your life. And if you’re going to do so, why not not pay for
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The Flag Factory Festival – back on!
A victory for music and common sense! Brentwood’s newest festival, The Flag Factory Festival, will now be going ahead as planned on Saturday 14 September. The festival faced being postponed after it a noise
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Not Only Are They The New Massive Attack…
…but they are the band that keep on giving us new music!! That’s right, Breakfast Show and station-wide favourites, London Grammar are giving us some more music this morning. For FREE!!! I really do
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Why did the Chicken cross the road??
Firstly, that’s Mrs. Chicken to you and I. Secondly, it’s because she paid us a little visit yesterday to chat with Rob about the new “Books Are My Bag” campaign that she and Mr.
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Back to School we go…
Yep, it’s that time of year again, which means busier roads, lost homework and the dreaded “C” word is looming in the not-so-distant… distance. Anyway, here’s some brand new music for you to help
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If you missed us yesterday…
We would like to make up for having the day off if you needed us by giving you some free music from an artist who is topping charts across this 3rd rock from the
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Toosday!! Fwee Mooseek!!
Bonjour!! It’s time once again to give you some more free music. Yes, that’s right. FREE music!! You’ve got a week to grab your copy and if you’re not sure about it, make sure
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Free Musics from Swim Deep with King City
Happy Tuesday. This week’s track is King City by the 90’s Britpop influenced Swim Deep. From their soon-to-be released debut album, Where The Heaven Are We, this track is sure to pick you up
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Take Two Every Four Hours: Chat with Director Elliot Brown
We are graced by many great people, from all walks of life, on the Breakfast Show. And last week, Rob was lucky enough to catch up with an old friend, theatre Actor and debutant
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Is it a bird?? Is it a plane?? No. It’s FREE music!!!
I know, I know. With all of our Superhero talk this morning, you probably saw that coming from a mile off but did you really expect better from me??!? No, I didn’t think so.
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Track Of The Week
Here comes August!! But before we worry about that, let us ease you down from July with some more free music. Now you’ll have already heard of this lovely lady previous to today as
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Track of the Week
Here we are again. Tuesday. And good grief does it feel like it’s been a long week. What with the Royal bubba and stuff. Anywho, let’s cut to the chase. We’ve just given it
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Track Of The Week
Here. Have some free music… It’s true!! We really do have some free music to give you. But you already know how it works eh. Without further waffle, here is this week’s track from Bipolar
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Hello everybody. So, last show of our first week back and I have to admit, I was worried I’d had my brain melted by the Moroccan sun and I wouldn’t remember how anything worked.
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Track of the Week
We’re back!!! And we bring you some more FREEEEEE music too!! Sometimes I think we’re too good to you lot but then you are rather lovely. We’ve been away, in different hemisphere’s might I
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Standon Calling!
Described as “one of the UK’s best small festivals” by the Guardian, Standon Calling could also be described as one of the UK’s best kept secrets – although it’s been running since 2001. Founder
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Part of the service that we like to provide you is one which informs, eases the morning and even occasionally educate too. And this is what we aim to do on a Thursday for
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Track of the Week
As you’ll know by now, we’re taking a couple of weeks off so we’ll ask the very lovely Mr. Bryan Powis to look after you with lots of lovely new music and we’ll even
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That’s That Song That Goes 24
Final one before we take a break then. 5 songs all from the “pop” genre this week. Name the song title and artist for each song for a point each. 5 songs, 10 points,
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That’s That Song That Goes 23
Inspired by this weekend’s Top 20 Rock songs of all time on the Sunday Replay with Bob Simpson, we have decided to pick 5 Rock songs for this week’s musical quiz. You should all
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Track of the Week
FREE CAKE!!! Right. Now I have your attention, I should probably correct the somewhat inaccurate first statement. There is no cake. There is however some free music for you. It comes in the form
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Rob chats with Kyle Falconer out of The View
So, your fluffy-haired and loveable Breakfast Show host, Rob, spoke with The View’s very fluffy-haired and thoroughly brilliant frontman and songwriter, Kyle, yesterday. Armed with sheets of info on their forthcoming album and tour,
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Track Of The Week
How was Monday folks?? Well hopefully, we can cheer you up with some free music if it were crap. That’s right. FREE music!!! So without sugar-coating it, here is this week’s Track of the
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That’s That Song That Goes 22
Good morning folks. Here we go again! For those who haven’t played before, it’s a pretty simple game. Name each of the songs and their respective artists. That’s it. Rob will reveal the answers
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Compare The Music
Morning, We’ve just counted up the previous posts for “Compare The Music” and it would appear this is number 12. I could have sworn it was more than that. We have still got some
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Track Of The Week
Sorry it’s a day late but I put my iTunes password down on the side and someone moved it. Anywho, I’ve proven who I am to the lovely people at the fruit-farm and now
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That’s That Song That Goes 21
Can you believe we’re 21 weeks into 2013. Unbelievable!! Alas, the show must go on and on it will go, with a new week comes a new That’s That Song That Goes quiz. For
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Compare The Music
While I’m here, and catching up on all the bits that Rob hasn’t done while I was away, I’ll post up today’s Compare The Music tracks too. A slightly different pace to usual, but
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Rob meets Dave Giles and his new EP
Good morning everyone. It has eluded my attention, until now, that Rob has not shared the videos he took of Dave Giles from last Friday. So, in short, here they are: The Strongest Man
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Track of the Week
Last week’s Track of the Week was probably our personal favourite. However, we know that not everyone is going to like each track we bring you. It’s part of the service and honest we
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That’s That Song That Goes 20
Hello everybody. I trust that Rob was well-behaved while I was off? It doesn’t matter if not as I have all of last week’s shows to go through with the boss later on today.
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Compare The Music
Happy Sea Monkey Day!! Yes, there really is a day celebrating those mythical monkeys of the underworld. Anywho, on we go with a bit of musical analysis or Compare The Music, if you will.
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Track Of The Week
Alright?? As mentioned earlier, Tim’s not here this week which means all manner of things may or may not happen. However I have managed to get my mitts (thanks to Tim for pre-sending it
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That’s That Song That Goes 19
Welcome back everyone. For those of you who play along regularly and might be getting used to some of our more tenuously connected tracks, you’ll have to open up your minds a little bit
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Compare The Music
Thank Goodness It’s Friday (tomorrow)!! For those of you praying to the God of Sunshine begging for him (or her) to take away this damp, windy, non-summerlike weather, feast your eyes and ears on
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Track Of The Week
Wowzer!! Was that really a Bank Holiday?? With real sunshine?? I think I could get used to that. Anyway… It is Tuesday and it is of course time to change our Track of the
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That’s That Song That Goes 18
Happy Bank Holiday Monday! Hope you’re all making the most of the sunshine and time off work. Done any DIY this weekend? Visited Ikea? Cut the grass? Had a BBQ? I’m guessing that most
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Compare The Music
Alright?? It’s Thursday and therefore it is time to Compare The Music. A lovely summery song for you to hear, not just once, but twice!!! As always, the first is the original and the
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Track Of The Week
Hello everyone!! It’s Tuesday and yes the door handle is slightly wobbley. Tim and I will have a look at it after we’re finished at 10. Anywhodalum, it’s a Tuesday and that means we
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That’s That Song That Goes 17
Good morning everyone. Nice to see the sunshine on a Monday morning isn’t it? Well, while you are soaking up some early summer sun why not have a go at this week’s musical game,
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Compare The Music
Each and every Thursday we take you on a musical education trip, where we reach into the infinite sack of music (approximately 400 million songs) and pull out an original song. Then we delve into the
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Track of the Week
Happy St.George’s Day everyone!! We’ve got a brand new Track of the Week for you today, so all yours for absolutely nothing… The Neighbourhood – Female Robbery We’ll be playing it on-air every morning,
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That’s That Song That Goes 16
If you’ve not played our daily music quiz thing then now is your chance to have a go!! For regular players, you can skip this bit and press play, for anyone who’s not played
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Compare The Music
For anyone who may have been confused by Rob’s ambiguity this morning about who he is, he is Rob despite him constantly shouting “That’s Not My Name”. He was only bringing to your attention
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Track Of The Week
Morning all, As we do each week, Tuesday is the day we pick our “Track of the Week” on the show. This week’s is Rocket Love by Angel and can be yours for free! Simply
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That’s That Song That Goes 15
We are very happy that the sunshine has finally decided to make an appearance. We’re even thinking that it could soon be cider weather! We won’t get too carried away though, I’ll leave that
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Compare The Music
Hi there. Tim here just delivering this week’s musical comparison courtesy of both Coldplay and Pendulum. Rob has just played the original and cover version on-air and now you can watch them in your
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Track of the Week
By the Hammer of Thor!! (name the movie??) Nevermind, moving on. We just played our new Track of the Week and it was goooood. Last week we featured Bring Me The Horizon – And
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That’s That Song That Goes 14
Hello there!! A new day, a new week and a new tax year all in one day, now that’s a proper Monday. Coffee anyone??? Anyway, why not forget all of that for a moment
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Compare The Music
Eh ‘up?!? Is that a new coat?? I like it!! Anywho, we like to consider the Breakfast Show not only entertaining (sometimes) but also educational too. And this is why we do”Compare The Music”.
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Good morning everyone. I know that you don’t want to go back to work today, I was the same yesterday, but hopefully some free music might ease your pain. Our new track of the
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That’s That Song That Goes 13
Happy April!! 4-day week ahead and spring is on it’s way, according to Countryfile. Anywho, I’m not here to tell you about my Sunday evening televisual viewing, I am here of course to deliver
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Compare The Music
Hello!! Today we played both Bee Gees (the original) and Take That (a cover). Which do you prefer?? First up, the original from the undeniable Bee Gees… And then there’s the cover version by
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Our Track of the Week
Happy Tuesday folks. Today is the day when we select a new track of the week and as usual, it is a track that you can have for free. So, from today and for
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That’s That Song That Goes 12
Happy Monday one and all. Good weekend?? Tell you what, I’ve been like most others, complaining about the snow but on Saturday it was really going for it in our country’s capital. Certainly helps
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Sorry it’s late
Happy Wednesday everyone. I’ll keep this short and let you get on to listening to this week’s That’s That Song That Goes. Rob will post a link to our Track of the Week soon
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I’ve been banned from saying “BOOM!” Not happy.
Welcome to Tuesday!! Unless, of course, you are not reading this on a Tuesday in which case, welcome to [insert current day here]. There, that’s that sorted then. Right, just so that it has
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And just like that, it’s March!!
Well hello there and welcome to our corner of this here fine website of visual and audible loveliness. My name is Rob and it’s a pleasure to have you. On this page you will
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