The grand finale of this podcast series finishes with a conversation about 'Getting into radio' with two programming experts responsible for some of the biggest names in the industry today, Neil Sloan and Chris North. We explore the avenues you can take, demo do's and don't's, how to 'play' the industry game, is London the best place to be right now and although there is no definitive answer on how to make it in the radio world, this episode serves up some very good advice! 

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A fun, interesting and honest nose inside the life of music controllers and schedulers in the radio industry from two, long serving, radio professionals and music programmers, Neil Greenslade and Mark Franklin. Listening to Adele’s album before anyone else, receiving gold discs from Ed Sheeran and the moments they’d like to forget including a massive on-air music blunder during the breaking news when Princess Diana died. We get to the nitty, gritty of what it is like to be head of music on radio today.

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Firstly, MEN are welcome, secondly, this is not a big feminist moan or outcry. This is an inspiring, stripped back, no-holds-barred conversation about 'women in radio' with two of my favourite female counterparts in the industry. We dip into Steph's transition from her sucessful broadcasting career on Capital Yorkshire as Simon and what the differences are after having the 'incredible priviledge' of being able to broadcast as a man and now as her true-self, Stephanie. What. A. Hero. Enjoy x

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A dip into the American radio industry which I adore so much from two different perspectives. An insight from 'Gold Radio' breakfast presenter, Tony Dibbin, on his yearly jaunts across the pond on 'The Dave & Jimmy show' and also my chat from the Tampa Bay studio's of '933 FLZ' with Brian Fink and Rose from 'The Kane Show'. Beware UK radio people, for what you are about to hear, may blow your mind... especially the bit about pausing the adverts?!? Enjoy...  

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Dip your foot into the world of Australian radio with special guest Kyle and Jackie O's producer, Pete Deppeler. We talk the massive show budgets, the 'loose' broadcasting rules (including the infamous dump button) and why the Austalian people just absolutely love radio. This is a must listen for any radio fan. Enjoy... 

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When you take a radio show outside of the studio, it can be one huge operation! This week, I’m joined by my two radio best buddies and seasoned pro’s when it comes to broadcasting outside the usual studio comforts - from Absolute Radio, Sarah Champion and Pete Donaldson. Hear about why a live outside broadcast can be the setting of such beautiful on-air moments (maybe not when Pete fell into human waste on the job) but from the disasters to the triumphs. We cover everything you need to know about LIVE OB’ing, including the very important dump button! Enjoy & soak up all the insight and advice on this very funny episode.

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Three breakfast show hosts from three different shows in one studio. What a pleasure it was to sit down, chat and indulge in an open and honest conversation about breakfast radio with my two special guests. Both of which are the UK's most popular breakfast personalities, Richie Firth from the Christian O'Connell Breakfast show and Amy Voce from Sam and Amy on Virgin Radio. We explore the chemistry between a breakfast show team, moving on and taking a leap to another station and how the most difficult days on-air can be the most rewarding. And, of course, the real important stuff like who has the longest nap in the day, what time we wake up and who has the most Arqiva awards? For any radio lover and anyone who wakes up with a breakfast show in their life. This is a must listen. Enjoy...

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A look into the world of showbiz on the radio and what it's like to spend every weekend on the red carpet with my co-host, The Pop Prince, Kevin Hughes and special guest, radio legend, Pat Sharp. This episode features the mind-blowing story involving Michael Jackson's untimely death which catapulted Kev's showbiz reporting career, Princess Diana sitting in on Capital shows with Pat and why the radio studio is the perfect environment for getting those worldwide exclusives, just as Will.i.am found out when spilling the beans on some huge Madonna breaking news! Enjoy...

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A glance into the world of Talk Radio today and its future with one of the most popular and longest serving radio presenters in our country, Steve Allen. His hilarious, whimsical take on the world’s news wakes up the UK each morning on LBC, his home for the last 40 years. We talk about his ultimate on-air shock moment, Ofcom fines and that one encounter with a listener which still makes him cry today. What is his advice for newcomers wanting a career in talk radio? It might be more of a struggle than you think. As honest and real as they come, this is a must-listen for any radio and non-radio person. Enjoy! 

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A snap-shot into the professional life of a self confessed, radio obsessive, host of 'Fighting Talk' on BBC 5 Live, Colin Murray along with the brilliant Sky Sports, Michelle Owen, who share an open and honest insight into the world of sports broadcasting on radio and TV.   From ‘getting into it’, ex-athletes on presenting and a fascinating take on the 'magic' of radio over TV.  A fun, and thrilling must listen for any sports and radio fan.

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