Karin Ridgers, Author at Phoenix FM

Karin Ridgers

Well, I still have the recordings somewhere from when I was about 5 of me interviewing my sister who was about 3. I wouldn't let her get a word in really and I really believed I was making radio programmes.

When I was a teenager I used to love listening to Annie Nightingale and Janice Long who played such cool music. The chart show was on a Sunday evening and this was followed by Essex Radio playing their late-night problems show and I used to try to keep awake and secretly listening to problems that didn't really even make sense to me. But it was exciting to hear!

For many years I enjoyed being one of Sadie Nine's Loud Women on BBC Essex, so I had my radio fix without the stress of planning the show and operating the desk. I love Sadie and learnt a lot. She is a brilliant natural presenter who makes it all looks easy!

I'm back on Phoenix FM which is quite surreal at times as I was one of the founder members when the station launched in 1996. As a huge 80s fan I am playing some of the same music too! I feel more confident with myself as most people do from their 20s to their 40s, so my show is different now to then. I have some incredible friends, clients, celebrities and experts who have come onto my show, including Rozalla, Baby D and Phil Fearon, Vicki Michelle, Wendy Turner Webster, Rick Hay and many more.

I am so excited as I get to chat to these wonderful guests and they have the opportunity to tell their story too.

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Recent posts from Karin

House of Fun – 18 Jan 2019

Click here to listen again: Here’s last night’s playlist: Madness – Night Boat To Cairo Cure – Friday I’m In read more

House Of Fun – Stunning Music and Health Foods that You May Not Even Know About

As well as tonight’s House of Fun being packed with great music we chat about healthy products that can seriously read more

House Of Fun – Have you ever thought of getting into acting? Tonight we chat with the team at the Shenfield Operatic Society (who do not perform operas)

Have you ever thought of getting into acting? Like many of us across Essex we have enjoyed – or are read more

House Of Fun – What Issues Face Do Men Face Today With Inspirational Personal Development Consultant and Men’s Group Facilitator Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz

BEST guests ever! The inspirational personal development consultant and men’s group facilitator Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz. Hear more about issues that face read more

House Of Fun – With Karin Ridgers, Eve Menezes Cunningham and Kim Wymer. On this festive House of Fun we chat about your best and worst Christmas tracks , best and worst Christmas gifts and how to deal with Christmas stress.

Best guests ever! On this festive House of Fun we chat about your best and worst Christmas tracks , best read more

House of Fun – We Find Out More About the Superfood Tofu, How to Make the Perfect Roast Potatoes and Play Some Super 70s, 80s and 90s Party Music!

On this weeks House of Fun with Karin Ridgers we chat all about the benefits of the misunderstood, protein packed read more

House Of Fun – With Super Guests Claire Ivey from HypnoCaring and Emma Kemsley the editor of East Life Magazine

Lots of great chat….. Check out Animal Aid, the Southend Vegan Fair and the wonderful Hopefield Animal Sanctuary We ask you read more

House Of Fun – OMG my lovely… I am buzzing about tonight’s show…. with Dr Sam Calvert Head of Communications at The Vegan Society and designer Shabana Carlton Founder of NQ London!

OMG my lovely… I am buzzing about tonight’s show….. plenty of fascinating chat with Dr Sam Calvert Head of Communications read more

House Of Fun – What’s the Best? The 70s or Now?

What’s the best? The 70s or now? Find out Essex feels about this and why….. and the best music with read more

House Of Fun – We Chat About Your Pet Peeves and Pet Hates!

As well as a stunning line up of old skool feel good and club classics we are talking about your read more

House of Fun – Type 1 Diabetes Special With Comedian Ed Gamble, Paediatrics Consultant Dr Birgit Van Meijgaarden and Local Kids with T1

WOW! What a super House of Fun this week! Our TYPE 1 Diabetes special…. As well as super music and read more

House Of Fun – Old Skool Clubby Music and Your Party and Club Memories

Thanks for listening to my latest show. If you missed it you can hear it again here.

House of Fun – With Karin Ridgers and a Vegan Month Special!

Super thanks to star chefs Brett Cobley and Danielle Maupertuis for joining me on the House of Fun tonight.

House of Fun – Spooky Music and What’s The Best Concert You Have Been to?

Giggles and a mix of spooky music on tonight’s House of Fun with Karin Ridgers…. and after having such a read more

House Of Fun -Karin Ridgers with inspirational plant based chef, speaker, presenter and author Keith Squires.

My guest on tonight’s show was chef and yoga teacher Keith Squires.

House of Fun with Comedian Mike Kelson, VegfestUK Manager Tim Barford and The Legendary TV and Radio Star Jayne Middlemiss

My special guests on this week’s show were Mike Kelson in the studio and Jayne Middlemiss on the phone.

House of Fun – with Expert Psychotherapist Jane Barnfield Jules Founder of The Practice and Gemma Harrington from Food For Vitality

My guests on this week’s show were psychotherapist Jane Barnfield Jukes and Gemma, organiser of the Food For Vitality vegan festival.

House Of Fun – With Karin Ridgers and the Directors of 12 Weeks to WOW

My special guests on tonight’s show were healthy eating experts Sue Peckham and James Holme from 12 Weeks To Wow.

House Of Fun – VegfestUK Comedian Special with Sarah Benetto, Ishi Kahn , Matt Hoss and Kahn Johnson

Tonight’s show is a comedy special with Sarah Benetto, Ishi Kahn Jackson amd Matt Hoss.

House of Fun – 14 Sep 2018

Karin chats about what makes us feel happy on this weeks show! Hear top tips from Karin, the listeners as read more

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