Stuart Clarkson catches up with Mike Toolan as he prepares to go national on the new Bauer station Hits Radio following 20 years on Key 103, including 18 of those on breakfast. Hear how he told a white lie to get on the air in America, his cheeky request to Richard Park at Capital, and about his trip round to Sir Alex Ferguson’s house for tea.

Also this week - the Culture Secretary Matt Hancock shares his views on local radio in an interview with the BBC’s Paul Rowley.

Plus in a multiplatform world, James Cridland considers what “radio” actually means these days.

Ford Ennals joins Stuart Clarkson and Roy Martin to celebrate digital radio hitting 50% in the latest RAJARs; Trevor Dann reports from the British Podcast Awards; and BBC Radio Manchester’s Allan Beswick recalls the night a year ago when the city’s arena was the site of a terror attack.

Plus James Cridland delves into the audience research to see what it can tell us about superfans and David Lloyd has more Radio Moments.

Stuart Clarkson talks to speakers and attendees at this year’s Radio Festival at the British Library, held on Tuesday 15th May 2018. You’ll hear from Bob Shennan, Gillian Reynolds, Christian O’Connell, Paul Sylvester & Richie Firth, Alastair Campbell, Nigel Farage, Jeremy Vine, Ed Miliband & Geoff Lloyd and Roger Cutsforth.

James Cridland looks at what London’s LoveSport Radio is doing, and David Lloyd has more Radio Moments.

Trevor Dann is back with May's discussion about radio. Joining him are Chloe Straw, David Hepworth and Nick Pitts, recorded at Jazz FM in London.

Plus Stuart and Roy take you through the latest radio news, James Cridland looks at the latest MIDAS research from RAJAR, and David Lloyd has more Radio Moments.

Larry and Paul talk to Stuart Clarkson about their career so far (which has taken them literally across town from Radio Aire to BBC Radio Leeds), plus discuss their comedy social media videos to promote the show - and why they think their show gets away with poking fun at local radio. Ben Bruce also drops by their studio to help with the radio geek quiz, Stu v Roy.

Roy Martin joins Stuart at the start of the podcast to talk through the big stories in radio this week.

Also - James Cridland looks at tight targeting in digital-only stations such as Fix Radio, and David Lloyd has more Radio Moments.

Trevor Dann hosts a special discussion on stage at the Nations and Regions Conference in Salford, titled ‘Radio Tomorrow’, looking at new developments and opportunities in radio and audio production. On the panel are Phil Cooper (BAI), Gregory Watson (Folder Media/Muxco), Sarah Challis (BBC User Experience team) and Will Jackson (RIG).

Also - Trevor chats to David Lloyd about Dale Winton following his death at the age of 62 this week, and catches up with the new Radio Academy Chair, Yvonne Thompson. 

James Cridland discusses whether podcasts will eat radio, and David Lloyd has more Radio Moments.

Trevor Dann is joined by guests Chris Stevens, Stuart Morgan and Phil Maguire for our monthly roundtable discussion.

Stuart Clarkson and Roy Martin are joined by radio news legend Howard Hughes to talk about the week’s industry stories - including his tribute to former Radio Clyde exec Alex Dickson. Plus Howard sets the questions in the geek quiz, Stu v Roy!

Emma Corsham reports from the Student Radio Association’s conference in Norwich, where she speaks to Dotty, Tim Johns, Lloydie, Dirk Maggs and SRA chair Naomi Oiku.

James Cridland offers his thoughts on radio station marketing materials and David Lloyd has more Radio Moments.

Stuart Clarkson chats to talkRADIO breakfast presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer about the BBC’s plan to achieve a 50:50 ratio of male and female guests on its radio news programmes - and about the gender pay gap in radio companies. Julia also shares her thoughts on the state of speech radio in the UK. 

Plus - Mylo & Rosie from Pulse 1 chat about their week in radio and ask the geek questions in Stu v Roy; James Cridland considers whether live radio is lazy; and David Lloyd has more Radio Moments.