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The Mike Brown Radio Show: The first 6 months
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Well I've been "at it" for a whole six months now and I think thats cause for a celebrationary blog and maybe a glass of wine!
I was never really sure which direction the show was going to go in, all I knew was that I wanted to do something a bit different, something that isn't the same as what else is available on the dial at that time, something that stands out or even sticks out like a sore thumb! When I first started the show, I was very concious of presenters (elsewhere) who would give give out the contact details in between practically EVERY song! You know the sort of thing "...don't forget you can call me, email me" lets be honest here, if a presenter is giving out the phone number constantly he/she is either lazy and not prepared his/her show enough, or is desperate to be loved!
Anyway, I was determined not to go down that route and made sure that I always had something to do or talk about. Infact, I have gone to the extreme of not given out the contact details at all (if I ever do, shoot me!) as my show doesnt need requests (or shout outs as the kids call them), I have enough content already! Don't get me wrong, If somebody wants to get intouch then I'm not stopping anyone! It just means that you/they might have to work a bit harder, look in the phonebook, ring directory enquires, look on the net, get of your backside and find out!!! This means that when somebody DOES ring up, its for a good reason and not for a crap song! There is a great presenter in London called Nick Ferrari (who does a breakfast show on LBC) and he follows the same principal, so it's not just me!
Even though I don't beg people to call me, I'm told that the buzz that the show is creating is actually very good and this makes it all worth while. Someone who shall remain nameless from another station said that he knew people who enjoyed the blend of guests, comedy, beer, blogs and music!
Talking of music, I'm constantly asked by people to play R&B (or the latest fad) and I constantly tell them that there is no point! Galaxy play R&B and they do a good job, so why be the same? The girl next door at AJ's will often shout up to the window and ask for Kaiser Chief's and occasionally I will oblige (as they have a bit more talent than erm... say Jay-Z or whatever he is!) but really the Kaisers are overplayed and so I'd rather not play them either. I'm probably fighting a loosing battle here as people are fickle and "throw away" music that is number 1 one week and never heard of the week after seems to be king. However, while I'm on the radio I shall continue to play Ska, Punk and anything else thats a bit random. If people don't like it, well they can bog off and listen to something else!
I'm always open to suggestions of couse, as long as it's not the same as anything else out there. Too many radio stations have similar features and sometimes it can make it hard to tell which station your listening to sometimes. How many radio stations have a "Top 10 at 10" in the morning? Probably most of them! Infact, I thought if I went on the radio that I'd have it written into my contract that I must do a feature called the Top 10 at 10 regardless of what day or time I was on! So, if you have a radical idea that you think may revolutionize British radio (hahaha I dont ask for much do i!?) then email me here: mikebrownradioshow@live.co.uk
I'd like to think that the guests that I have on are a little different too. Some of the people I've had on the show wouldnt be given the time of day by the other stations in the area, mostly because comercial radio is all about advertising and if you have a gig you want to promote then you have to pay for the airtime, whatever happened to helping people in the area that you serve? So, I'd like to thank those who have given up their Sunday afternoon to come in and talk to me. In no particular order, these people include....
Andy Train, Alan Canvess, Frank Sidebottom, Infinite, Danny Norton, Stewrt Campbell, John M
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49 days ago
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Cold,Flu and buggy bug bugs
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Ahh the talk of the station at the moment well actually the sneeze,caught,soar throat of the station to be exact.
THE FLU,COLD
thats right it is around us all and its turned into a little game here everyone trying to avoid those with it lol.
Justin the manager has throat sprays im to busy chewin on caught sweets and other presenters are doing there own way of avoiding the air born yukness.
I have took it upon myself just for the giggles to help those who are not sure what the flu is nore how to protect yourself from it (when i say protect I do not mean you put yourself in a plastic bag so the air born yukness cant get you) if you do that you will be worried more about something else then the flu trust me lol no air will be the killer LITRALLY LOL have a gander/lil look/nosy at this.
http://www.mahalo.com/How_to_Avoid_t...
also for the ladies can someone please explain to me what on earth is THE MAN FLU??????
some reaso nas soon as us men become the slightest of feeling a tad ill you instantly say you have man flu AWWWWWWWWW I want to know exactly what it is lol.
well thats all from me for now im off to eat some more caught sweets.
Regards
Martin
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49 days ago
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Eggtravaganza
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The success of the Easter Egg Design Competition even surpassed my expectations. Pop into out front office on Seaside Road opposite the Valley Gardens and see how many entries have been received. The children of the area certainly have a vivid imagination.
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49 days ago
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" (11 weeks ago) me too!
