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Having cut his teeth on Essex Radio - Mike Toolan has enjoyed a career on the radio of over 30 years, from a journey on stations that have included Marcher Sound, Rock FM, Capital Radio, Key 103 and now presenting Drivetime on Hits Radio.
This week Mike joins Luke to share stories about his life and times on the radio - from getting the bug and working on Essex Radio, before getting sacked on Hospital Radio. Taking a trip to America, where he bluffed his way onto a station out there. What getting his first radio job on MFM was like and how he got sacked. Joining Rock FM and taking on Mid Mornings across the station. Working on TFM before moving to the Capital Group and presenting shows on BRMB and Capital. Moving to Manchester with Key 103 and becoming a national name on Hits Radio.
Check out these Airchecks of Mike on Aircheck Downloads.
And hear this cracking jingle of Mike's from Marcher on Soundcloud.
And give Mike a follow on X @Toolyboy and on Instagram @miketoolan
And find and listen to Mike on Hits Radio Drivetime every Weekday Evenings

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You remember the sound effects, the shows and the fact he has taken you to infinity and beyond (no pun intended) - but who is Tim Allen? Well he has done all many styles of radio, whether its Pirate, Instore, local and national radio.
Well why not listen to Tim share his stories about his radio journey in this weeks edition of Radio Greats? There are plenty of stories to indulge in - from joining Radio Caroline to working with Chiltern, what it was like to work with his radio heroes on Classic Gold. Joining Wave 105 and working with the station for 17 years, before moving over to Nation Radio.
Why not listen to Tim on Radio Caroline here on the Pirate Radio Hall of Fame
Also listen to several airchecks of Tim on Radio Floss here
Don't forget also to listen to Tim on Airchecks Download

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You may remember him on Capital Gold as Neil Winfield  where he hosted Network shows across the country and also presented Breakfast on the Kent service. Or maybe you remember him presenting shows on Ten-17 FM in Harlow or maybe Breakfast on Time 107 FM in Romford, but there is one question! Who is Neil Andrews.
Well this week he joins Luke to share stories about his career on the wireless, from how he developed that bug, before working on stations around the South of England and in London and also how his new radio station All Hit Radio began as a final show, but became a full fledge radio station!
Why not listen to Neil every morning between 6 and 10AM on All Hit Radio
And why not give Neil a follow on X @neilandrews1967
And why not listen to these Airchecks of Neil on Capital Gold courtsey of Aircheck Downloads

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For the past four decades, Chris Farrell has been on radio stations across the country. He was part of the launch team of Heart 106.2 in London, where he hosted shows for nearly 17 years. He has also enjoyed stints on stations that included MFM, TFM and Horizon Radio.
This week Chris sits down with Luke to share stories of his radio journey. Some of the stories include joining Essex Radio when he was just 10 years old, and working on stations around the country, to landing full time work on MFM, before moving down to Horizon and the Hot FM. Joining a new service in London called Heart 106.2 and what the launch date was like. Moving to America and coming back to the UK to take on work with Radio Jackie and GHR 80's.
Check out some of these airchecks of Chris courtesy of Aircheck Downloads
Also why not give Chris a follow on Instagram @chrisfarrellradio

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He is often dubbed as the King of Nightime Talk Radio, and is currently LBC's longest serving presenter. Having worked in all fields on the station from producing, reporting and presenting - but there is one question, who is Clive Bull?
Well this week he joins Luke to chat about his life and career on the radio and how he became associated with talk radio. Some of the stories we touch upon including getting that passion for radio and starting up a school radio station, before going to the National Broadcasting School. How he turned down a job at Southern Sound to join LBC. How he became associated with nightime radio and also how Peter Cook started phoning in his show as Sven from Swiss Cottage. What the split of FM and AM was like and some of the calls he has taken over the years and what it was like to see LBC go from a Local London station to a National one.
Remember to listen to Clive on LBC every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 1AM and 4AM.
Also follow Clive on X: @clivebull
And listen to these Airchecks of Clive, coutesy of Aircheck Downloads
And watch this documentary of Clive on LBC from 1991 on Youtube.