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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I tend to listen to the radio much more than watch TV, and in the UK we're blessed with a great choice of music and talk.
Any personal radio favourites or recommendations ? Any niche online stations or podcasts to big up? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Don't really listen to the radio
But podcasts, I'd recommend "The Tim Dillon Show".
It's on youtube as well as spotify. It's jet black humour, but I've nearly died laughing.  |
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"MiSoul or Magic Soul or 1Extra.
All time favourite is David Rodigan Show"
Totally with you on Mi Soul. There's one very similar called Delight radio but reception is often crap (it's got Mick Brown from Pat and Mick  )
I also like planet rock. And LBC anyone? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Some excellent recommendations, thanks all.
I’m mostly Radios 6,2 and 4 with a bit of Kisstory in the day but will definitely be checking out some of these. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Radio 4 and radio 4Extra are my main listens.
The Archers and I’m sorry I haven’t a clue on R4.
I like the re-runs of the old radio comedy classics on 4Extra. "
Sorry... is just comedy genius, was listening and laughing earlier today.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"The curious cases of Rutherford & Fry
It's a sciency podcast. Very funny and interesting. "
I love filling the many gaps in my science knowledge when I can so definitely looking that up, thanks. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Radio 4
Any particular favourite programmes ?
Thinking Allowed, More or Less, The life scientific, In our time, Woman’s hour, ISIHAC to name a few. "
Yaay, another vote for I’m Sorry...lot of good taste on Forum. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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On the rare occasions I listen to the radio 99% of the time it will be 5 Live - not only for the sport either.
If I want music I tend to prefer to listen to one of my own playlists and just hit shuffle - at least I know I'm going to like the songs and won't have to put up with ad breaks after every three of them |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"On the rare occasions I listen to the radio 99% of the time it will be 5 Live - not only for the sport either.
If I want music I tend to prefer to listen to one of my own playlists and just hit shuffle - at least I know I'm going to like the songs and won't have to put up with ad breaks after every three of them"
Yes, forgot 5 live, my radio home of sport. Love Fighting Talk on a Saturday morning too. |
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It really does depend on my mood.
Sometimes it’s Scala, sometimes 6 Music, I like to listen to Sara Cox on Radio 2 at drive time too. I try and catch Pop Master every day and if there’s Cricket on then TMS is always on. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"L.B.C.
Craig Charles funk.....
Most of the time podcasts and audio books."
Love Craig Charles funk and soul, and Gilles Peterson before him. Perfect early Saturday soundtrack |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It really does depend on my mood.
Sometimes it’s Scala, sometimes 6 Music, I like to listen to Sara Cox on Radio 2 at drive time too. I try and catch Pop Master every day and if there’s Cricket on then TMS is always on. "
In my last job I always played Pop Master with my work mate, good fun. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Capital radio if on a longer journey - the music usually has a good beat and we can do our car dancing
I'm a capital radio fan.
You can't beat a good beat "
I listened to Capital a lot on FM when I lived in London but not for years now ! Will try it this week. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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For anyone who likes soul, jazz, funk, etc try WWOZ on the internet. It’s an amazing community station from New Orleans which also has a lot of live events. |
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"Capital radio if on a longer journey - the music usually has a good beat and we can do our car dancing
I'm a capital radio fan.
You can't beat a good beat
I listened to Capital a lot on FM when I lived in London but not for years now ! Will try it this week."
It is good but gets a bit repetitive.
Worth a listen to though |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Capital radio if on a longer journey - the music usually has a good beat and we can do our car dancing
I'm a capital radio fan.
You can't beat a good beat
I listened to Capital a lot on FM when I lived in London but not for years now ! Will try it this week.
It is good but gets a bit repetitive.
Worth a listen to though "
Back in the FM days it had great reggae and soul shows at the weekend. I can also remember Kiss being a Pirate Station and when they got a legal license ! Much less commercial in those days. |
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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe |
"I'm biased. My own show and podcast.
Your own show, fantastic. Music or chat or both ?"
Music - all of which is unsigned / small label / independent music. Also live sets from the studio (when lockdowns aren't a thing), and me waffling, too. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm biased. My own show and podcast.
Your own show, fantastic. Music or chat or both ?
Music - all of which is unsigned / small label / independent music. Also live sets from the studio (when lockdowns aren't a thing), and me waffling, too."
Can you say where it's found? I know you can't do links on here.  |
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"I tend to listen to the radio much more than watch TV, and in the UK we're blessed with a great choice of music and talk.
Any personal radio favourites or recommendations ? Any niche online stations or podcasts to big up?"
It's always Craig Charles does it for me |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I tend to listen to the radio much more than watch TV, and in the UK we're blessed with a great choice of music and talk.
Any personal radio favourites or recommendations ? Any niche online stations or podcasts to big up?
It's always Craig Charles does it for me "
Always such enthusiasm ! Nothing better to warm up for a Saturday night out. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"The Radio 2 Folk Show is my fave although I also love listening to Johnnie Walker, his voice is so soothing."
I've made so many great musucal discoveries from the Folk Show, just what good radio should do. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Radio Merseyside from 10am Tony snell the guy is brilliant how he has never been picked up beyond me "
There are some excellent local broadcasters. I guess some prefer not to move to London ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I listen to the shipping forecast daily, in fact I bought the The very best of The Shipping Forecast, it calms me down and I see the world through eyes that are more lucid and my clarity of thought is enhanced. But I can’t get out of the habit of saying ‘Dogger, haha!’ every time they say ‘Dogger’ it’s a failing of mine and I have looked to address the problem. |
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"I listen to the shipping forecast daily, in fact I bought the The very best of The Shipping Forecast, it calms me down and I see the world through eyes that are more lucid and my clarity of thought is enhanced. But I can’t get out of the habit of saying ‘Dogger, haha!’ every time they say ‘Dogger’ it’s a failing of mine and I have looked to address the problem. "
He likes listening to Isla Fisher as well ^ |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I listen to the shipping forecast daily, in fact I bought the The very best of The Shipping Forecast, it calms me down and I see the world through eyes that are more lucid and my clarity of thought is enhanced. But I can’t get out of the habit of saying ‘Dogger, haha!’ every time they say ‘Dogger’ it’s a failing of mine and I have looked to address the problem. "
I love the Shipping Forecast and it is very meditative. We can be Faeroes, just for one day. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Absolute 80s or radio 2 all day long as im a trade so radios always on 
Yes, can't imagine working day with out radio on.
Ya cannae beat a plaster's radio "
He likes making a splash ^ |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
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I love the Shipping Forecast and it is very meditative. We can be Faeroes, just for one day. "
I see what you did there you Diamond Dogger....
....no wait that gives it a whole new meaning |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
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I love the Shipping Forecast and it is very meditative. We can be Faeroes, just for one day.
I see what you did there you Diamond Dogger....
....no wait that gives it a whole new meaning "
Oh wait someone did the Dogger joke already...
....oh wap, wap-wap-wap-wap-wap Fisher |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I love the Shipping Forecast and it is very meditative. We can be Faeroes, just for one day.
I see what you did there you Diamond Dogger....
....no wait that gives it a whole new meaning "
Bowie puns, definitely a future thread. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Like a right mixture....
Radio 4 for comedy, especially ISIHAC,
Kisstory
Radio X
Radio 2 (I stop for pop master!)
Talksport"
Very similar to my own tastes. I like talk sport commentary but not all the chat. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
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I love the Shipping Forecast and it is very meditative. We can be Faeroes, just for one day.
I see what you did there you Diamond Dogger....
....no wait that gives it a whole new meaning
Bowie puns, definitely a future thread. "
Bring it on |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I listen to the shipping forecast daily, in fact I bought the The very best of The Shipping Forecast, it calms me down and I see the world through eyes that are more lucid and my clarity of thought is enhanced. But I can’t get out of the habit of saying ‘Dogger, haha!’ every time they say ‘Dogger’ it’s a failing of mine and I have looked to address the problem. "
I love the shipping forcast cityjeans. Im particularly fond of laurie Macmillan's broadcasts
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"'Smooth chill' on dab.
Its triphop, atmospheric, chillout, downbeat. Its really relaxing "
I've got so many DAB radio, opened up loads of great stations to me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have an internet radio.
One of the best things I've bought
I must invest. I listen through my phone but quality not the best."
Get a good one. I have one made by auna. Connects to WiFi and you can listen to so many things in different countries.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have an internet radio.
One of the best things I've bought
I must invest. I listen through my phone but quality not the best.
Get a good one. I have one made by auna. Connects to WiFi and you can listen to so many things in different countries.
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Thanks, will check that out. |
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"The Radio 2 Folk Show is my fave although I also love listening to Johnnie Walker, his voice is so soothing."
I used to listen to Johnny walker on radio London and Caroline back in the time of pirate radio...classy dj  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Radios 3 and 4. Night Tracks on R3 Mon-Fri at 11pm is brilliant. An eclectic curated selection of lovely music to fall asleep to! "
A brilliant shout, that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have an internet radio.
One of the best things I've bought
I must invest. I listen through my phone but quality not the best.
Get a good one. I have one made by auna. Connects to WiFi and you can listen to so many things in different countries.
Thanks, will check that out."
You can control the radio using an app called airmusic.this let's you save stations, search the world ,choose music style and more. |
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