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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and it's an important topic for us here at Absolute Radio. This special show celebrates the power of community and connection. Bush and Richie will have expert advice, and personal stories as they talk openly about how togetherness and community can lift us up in tough times. Whether it's friends, family, neighbours, or the Absolute Radio family, you're never alone. And if you're struggling with your mental health, it's OK to not be OK. You can find lots of information on help and support on our website at absoluteradio.co.uk
This morning, Dave caught up with Leona Graham as she celebrates twenty five years at Absolute Radio. Also, the team were in hysterics as it's safe to say, Matt played his best character yet!!
Theo Delaney is joined by Absolute Radio's Andy Bush for the second part of his Life Goals with the Evertonian's selected scorers including Kevin Campbell and Dominic Calvert Lewin. We resume at Goodison Park in 1999...@bushontheradio@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney @theodelaney.bsky.social https://hellorayo.co.uk/absolute-radio/presenters/andy-bush/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links
Theo Delaney's guest is acclaimed broadcaster Andy Bush, co-host of the Absolute Radio drive time show and presenter of numerous ace podcasts including Scarred For Life and Guestimators. An ardent Evertonian Graeme Sharp features among his selected scorers in this part one of two and there is some excellent music choice as you might expect fron the man fronm the Indie Disco. @bushontheradio@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney @theodelaney.bsky.social https://hellorayo.co.uk/absolute-radio/presenters/andy-bush/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links
Pierre Novellie is a stand-up comedian, writer, radio host and podcaster. He is co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, and recent TV appearances include World's Most Dangerous Roads (Dave), The Mash Report (BBC2), and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). On the radio, Pierre has performed on The Now Show (Radio 4), hosts the BBC Sounds podcast series Obsessed With… SAS: Rogue Heroes and co-hosts the hit podcast Budpod with Phil Wang. As a writer, Pierre was one of the regular writers on the rebooted Spitting Image (ITV/Britbox) and has also written on shows including Mock the Week (BBC2), The News Quiz (Radio 4) and The Mash Report (BBC2). One of the UK's most acclaimed live acts, Pierre‘s previous show Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? saw a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and was his third show to have been placed in the top 20 best-reviewed comedy shows across the entire festival. His first special, Quiet Ones, was distributed by US comedy label 800 Pound Gorilla Records and has amassed over 250,000 views online. Pierre will debut his show Must We? on Australian shores. Off the back of a sold-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe run, his new show is about life, fairness and expectations. He simply must! Pierre has established himself as a comedian's comedian who doesn't sacrifice accessibility for intelligence. His book Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? A Comedian's Guide to Autism was inspired by an unexpected diagnosis from a heckler – and this show delivers the same incisive commentary and clever observations that have earned him critical acclaim across the UK comedy scene. Performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from 27 March - 18 April at The Westin, Three We chat about autism, his brand new shows in Melbourne (currently out now), The Cambridge Footlights, The English class system, life changing heckles, his many identities, his new book, embracing your clown + plenty more! Check Pierre out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pierrenovellie Melbourne Comedy tickets: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/pierre-novellie/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pierrenovellie Book (Why Can't I Just Enjoy Thinhs? A Comedian's guide to Autism): https://geni.us/pierrenovelliepb Comedy special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiM8PwMzENg Website: https://www.pierrenovellie.com/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan
Joining Catherine & Pete in S4 Ep4 is stand-up comedian, writer, radio host and podcaster - Pierre Novellie.Pierre is co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, and his television appearances include World's Most Dangerous Roads (Dave), The Mash Report (BBC2), and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). Pierre's first book Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism was published by Bonnier in 2024.In audio, Pierre co-hosts the hit Budpod podcast alongside Phil Wang which has over 3.5million downloads, has performed on The Now Show and The News Quiz (Radio 4), and hosts the BBC Sounds podcast series Obsessed With… SAS: Rogue Heroes. As a writer, Pierre was a regular writer on the rebooted Spitting Image (ITV/Britbox) and has also written on shows including Mock the Week (BBC2), The News Quiz (Radio 4) and The Mash Report (BBC2).One of the UK's most acclaimed live acts, Pierre‘s latest show Must We? saw a sold-out run at the Monkey Barrel at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and was his fourth show to have been placed in the top 20 best-reviewed comedy shows across the entire festival and will tour the UK in 2024. He has released two comedy specials, Quiet Ones and Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? via US comedy label 800 Pound Gorilla Records which have amassed over half a million views online.Connect with Catherine & PeteVisit Catherine's website Order Catherine's NEW Book 'Rediscovered: A Compassionate and Courageous Guide for Late Discovered Autistic Women (and their allies) which was published 21st February 2025 by JKP Contact Catherine AstaPete's WebsiteFollow Pete on InstagramBuy UntypicalNeed Post Discovery Support?Join our next 6 week post discovery support circleJoin our next 6 week relational space circleJoin Catherine's Frequency Circle 1.5 hour MasterclassJoin our Late Discovered Club CommunityExplore The Asta Community of Professionals Support our work3 ways you can support the podcast and the work we do...Become a member or partner and join our growing community.Buy us a coffee.Rate & review the show or an episodeRead about our 10 Year PlanThank you to our Community Partners who are supporting the work that we are doing.NordensDeborah Bulcock Coaching & Consulting A Tidy MindThe Growth PodHormones On The Blink About the Podcastwww.thelatediscoveredclub.comFounder & Host Catherine AstaPodcast Editor Caty AvaS4 Guest Co-Host Pete WharmbyMusic by AlloraFollow us on InstagramRead more about our impact over the last 2 years here
For the past 20 years, Vicki Blight has used her skills on the radio to the fullest - launching stations such as Heart 106 in Nottingham and Virgin Radio Pride, becoming a talk jock on Century 106 and BBC Radio Wales and presenting at National Level on BBC Radio 1.In this weeks edition, Vicki sits down with Luke to reflect on her 20 year career and how she built contacts within the industry - from getting her big break on Red Dragon, before moving to Nottingham to join Century 106 and becoming a launch presenter on Heart 106. To becoming a National name on BBC Radio 1, before moving over to Absolute Radio. Returning back to Wales to join BBC Radio Wales and diving into Sports broadcasting. Launching Virgin Radio Pride and what it is like to take on the role of Producer on the Early Breakfast Show for BBC Radio 2.Thank you to Aircheck Downloads and Vicki for the use of content.
Radio presenter Christian O'Connell talks to Andy about his crippling panic attacks, life changing therapy and the danger zone of men's mental health. As a young teenager Christian was hit with anxiety - beginning, as he puts it ‘as a whisper' - until it forced him off air … leading him to leave Britain's most popular breakfast show and risk it all on a life in Australia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From working as a dustman, being fired from hospital radio and working in telesales - Christian O'Connell went on to host the Number 1 breakfast show on Absolute Radio and pick up 11 Sony Radio Academy Gold Awards. He was at the peak of his career, yet behind the scenes he was at his lowest point. In 2018, after suffering a series of acute panic attacks, he finally sought help with the support of his wife, and then took a huge risk and uprooted his family to the other side of the world. This move to Australia however was met with more challenges of its own as Christian struggled to be accepted. He talks candidly and with real emotion about how he had to build a new life, take care of his family and reach another peak in his career. Christian is arguably a national treasure both here and Down Under – his is a story of remarkable resilience and one we can all learn from. Links https://christianoconnell.com/ Stream/buy ‘Allies' by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bm Some Velvet Morning Website: www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk Your Daily Practice: Sleep by Myndstream: https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682 Host – Andy Coulson CWC team: Jane Sankey, Louise Difford, Mabel Pickering With special thanks to Ioana Barbu and the brilliant people at Global For all PR and guest approaches please contact – podcast@coulsonpartners.com
Comedy legend Frank Skinner returns to Full Disclosure just days after he signed off his final Absolute Radio show, wrapping up an incredible 15 years. He tells James why he will always love radio, reveals the one regret that will stay with him forever and gives a refreshingly honest take on what it's really like to be famous. Frank is extending his critically acclaimed stand up tour show, 30 Years of Dirt, with an additional 24 dates across the UK this autumn. Tickets are available at frankskinnerlive.comYou can listen to his first interview on Full Disclosure here.
Today we launch our brand new station - Absolute Radio Calm featuring calming sounds suggested by you, our listeners. In other news Richie has a sore backside after a busy weekend and Bush is back from his weekend of board games.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. The final show on Absolute Radio.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has been back to the barber and has a new million dollar idea. The team also discuss Hilton's Zero Waste menu, honeycomb and dog blood transfusions.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank and Pierre have been to Sheffield and Frank was autograph hunted in an unexpected place. The team also chat about Seagull Boy, The Sleep Lady and an excellently named Theme Park.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has been to the Gibson Garage and has had the worst meal he's ever eaten. The team also discuss the collaboration with Pringles and Crocs and The Lambton Worm.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has been to Copenhagen and seen the Little Mermaid statue. The team also discuss Rishi's Samba-gate, band t-shirts and our move to the Lantern.
Over the past year, Tim's Listening Party has seen Tim Burgess bring his world famous Twitter Listening Parties to the radio, as he's sat down to go through classic albums with the likes of New Order, Def Leppard, U2, Skunk Anansie, the Kinks, Tears For Fears, Simple Minds and many more. The show will return on April 14th with brand new episodes looking at some of the best albums ever made, with some of the biggest artists in the world.. Tune in to Absolute Radio from 10pm to hear the full show.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has been to see Slash and visited Paris. The team also discuss becoming Harry Styles tour guides, an underwear vending machine and leaving Golden Square.
It's our final day in our Golden Square Studios, and before we move to our new home on Monday, Dave and the team reminisce on Absolute Radio's last fifteen years in these studios. AND... Dave had high hopes for today's Five Words Five Grand player!
Bush and Richie are bringing you the final daily taking from One Golden Square in Soho before moving to their new London home on Monday. 16 years of broadcasting memories for Absolute Radio, bring on the next 16!
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week we've been nominated for an ARIA award and Frank has been to visit Carlisle Cathedral. The team also discuss the Orkney Easter egg over-order, body lotion and Lord Bertie Topham.
Bush and Richie are Sound of the Decades have ordered the blue plaque to commemorate Absolute Radio's time in Soho, London and want to know what was the last thing you have ordered! Sound of the Decades returns and Business Battleground continues!
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has had gigs in Ireland and had a life changing phone call. The team also discuss plane etiquette and terrible catchphrases.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has been to the Harry Potter Studios and went for a giftcard shopping trip with Emily. We also celebrate 15 years of The Frank Skinner Show - thank you to all our loyal Readers!
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has had a haircut disaster and went to a Judas Priest Q and A. The team discuss all the big Brits stories including Raye's barefoot award acceptances, Kylie's shoey and bum cleavage.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has been to a Coverups gig and learnt something unexpected about Courtney Love. The team also discuss the Willy Chocolate Experience, rules in clubs and Mr Piper.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank went for his first outing since being ill and is worried he's been breaking the law. The team also discuss Hartley Hare, clickbait and the first Brummie celeb.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Emily is in the host seat and is joined by Pierre and Steve Hall. This week the team discuss the TikTok accent, missed calls and the best dungaree wearers.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Emily is in the host seat and is joined by Pierre and Steve Hall. The team discuss a volcanic eruption, the matchstick Eiffel Tower and Steve's worst night sleep.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week we celebrate Pierre's Birthday! The team also discuss new slang, varsity jackets and Biffo the Bear.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week we celebrate Frank's Birthday! Frank and Pierre have started their tour trips, the show has been pranked and Frank wants to know what's happened to Jedward.
It's FINALLY the day, two very deserving Absolute Radio listeners, will win their very own radio station!
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has been to a listening party and has a new favourite shop. The team also discuss classical music, Kim Jong Un's birthday and Frank has a football confession.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has been battling a manual car and has been working on his New Year's resolution. The team also discuss Andrew Lloyd Webber's ghost, Masked Singer and Zorro.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. It's the first show of 2024! Frank reveals his Christmas present haul and Buzz has landed him a blow. The team also discuss Zombie Takis, Elvis Evolution and lemon curd.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. Take a trip down memory lane through the best bits of 2023, including the bubble tea incident, chat up lines and Smiggle.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. Take a trip down memory lane through the best bits of 2023, including Frank's investiture, the King's Coronation quiche and black lemonade.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has been on Saturday Brunch and got told off! The team also discuss Whamaggedon, Elf the Musical and Fergie.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank and Buzz stayed up late to watch the last ever KISS gig. The team also chat about the word of the year, Santa Paws and beige flags.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank hosted Absolute Radio Live and had some dressing room dramas! The team also discuss Salt Bae, a dog advent calendar and terrible school trips.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Ian Broudie pops in to see the gang. The team also discuss Scrappy-Doo, Scrooge and avant-garde Dad remarks.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. Pierre is away so we're joined by Steve Hall! This week the team discuss the John Lewis advert, a missing car and humus.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank made friends in a queue for a gig. The team also discuss bespoke car horns, Tufty Fluffytail and a woman who ordered forty-eight oysters on a date.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week, Frank had an incident on the bus and found a rock and roll way to sooth Buzz during a tooth extraction. Tim Key also joins us as our guests to talk about his new poetry collection, Chapters!
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week, Frank has been fishing and had an incident that's stayed with him. The team also discuss electric blankets, Lidl and how regularly you should wash a tea towel.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week, Frank has been to a new barbers and been on the One Show. And we have Ross Noble as our guest!
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week, Frank got some VIP treatment at Operation Mincemeat. The team also discuss a weird chicken pie, the least likeable sports ball and the threatening pork man.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week Frank has had some very odd encounters. The team also discuss a chocolate bomb, indoor fireworks and an otter on a plane.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week, Frank has done a Q and A with Dave Berry to celebrate Absolute Radio's 15th Birthday. The team also discuss the Roman Empire, maniacal laughter in songs and fake smells.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week, Frank has been to the opticians and had to make an emergency visit to the vet. The team also discuss King Charles' stand up, polyamory and tattoo removal.
Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. The Radio Academy Award winning gang bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week, Frank has seen Back to the Future the Musical and Buzz has had a fright! The team also discuss the thousand year old aliens, expensive watches and the surface area of cheese.