Archive for the ‘Words’ Category
I had a great chat with the award winning journalist, broadcaster and best-selling author, Gavin Esler. The former Newsnight presenter talks about; His background, getting into journalism, a hairy moment in Norther Ireland during the Troubles, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, the stories leaders tell, how the British Government handled the Covid-19 crisis, the “village idiots […]
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Tags: BBC, Bill Clinton, Blog, Books, Boris Johnson, Brexit, COVID 19, Dolly Parton, Donald Trump, Gavin Esler, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, IRA, Kremlin, life, Media, News, Newsnight, Northern Ireland, Podcast Radio, Politics, Putin, Radio, television, The Big Steal, The Pod 20, The Troubles, Travel, Youtube, Zoom
I haven’t worked for twenty-seven years. That’s because I’ve had a job in radio. I’ve been a presenter and programmer. Neither of those things can be compared to actual work. Before that, I had proper jobs. I was a pipe fitter on an oil refinery construction site in New Zealand and an air-conditioning engineer in […]
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Tags: Australia, Blog, Coronavirus, COVID 19, feedback, fired, Fix Radio, Google, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, medical, New Zealand, News, Radio, Sacked, Studio, Sydney, Unemployed
Art Attack
There’s been a major art theft from London’s Tate Modern and it’s all my fault. The Tate Modern is just a short walk from where I work at Fix Radio in Southwark. Often at lunchtime I stroll around and look at the art. One of my favourite pieces is on level 2. It’s an oil […]
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Tags: 1937, Bankside, Blog, Computer, feedback, Fix Radio, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, London, Media, News, Picasso, Radio, Southwark, The Tate Modern, Weeping Woman
A Brush With Fame
It was the coat that gave it away. It wasn’t even that nice a coat, a grey, rumpled overcoat that wouldn’t look good on anybody. On Monday, sat opposite me on the 18:17 from London St Pancras to Peterborough via Hitchin, was the multi-award-winning playwright, screenwriter, actor and author, Alan Bennett. At first I wasn’t […]
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Tags: Alan Bennett, Apple, Beyond The Fringe, Blog, Books, Celebrity, feedback, Google, Hitchin, Inspiration, journalism, life, Music, Overcoat, Radio, St Pancras, Train, Travel, work
Not So Smart Phone
It’s amazing how some slogans perfectly fit the product or service they’re attached to. I’m on a sim only deal with my phone and pay £20 a month for 20 gigabytes of data. I only use 6 gigabytes. My current contract is coming to an end so I called and asked for a deal with […]
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Tags: Blog, cell phone, data, feedback, Google, Inspiration, Mobile phone, Radio, Vodafone
Most people think the world is getting worse. If you read or watch the news, you might think the world is falling to pieces. Trends like terrorism, climate change, and a growing population straining the planet’s resources can make you think our world is in crisis. We do have major issues that need attention […]
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Tags: Blog, Climate Change, Computer, feedback, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, London, News, Peter Diamandis, plastic, Radio, self-driving cars, Sky Ocean Rescue, Solar Power, Steven Kotler, The Future Is Better Than You Think, Tom Jones, Travel
Tree of Life
Have you ever thought about how amazing trees are? I know you’re going to think I’ve lost my mind but I’m starting to get the feeling that spending time with trees might be the key to greatness. Percy Shaw is the man who invented “cat’s eyes”, the reflectors you see at night in the road […]
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Top Trump
One day, people will realise that there is no negotiation going on, Britain is powerless because we have no leverage.
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Tags: Blog, Brexit, Britain, Britain First, Computer, EU, feedback, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, News, Politics, Radio, Theresa May, Travel, Trump, USA, work
London Calling
In my latest show for America, the soul singer, Alexander O’Neal talks about addiction, getting fired by Prince and his new British tour. As well as Alexander, there’s a look at what’s happening in Britain, including – Why is Richard Branson putting money into Elon Musk‘s Hyperloop?; Sleep walking and talking; The perfect metaphor for […]
Filed under: 80s, Addiction, AFTRS, America, blog, Brexit, Broadcasting, Comedy, Commercial Radio, Commercial Television, Google, Graham Mack, Inside look, Inspiration, London, Media, podcast, Radio, true story, Uncategorized, Words, Youtube | Closed
Tags: 80s, Alexander O'Neal, Bloodhound, Brexit, Congestion Charge, Elon Musk, Graham Mack, Land Speed Record, London, London Calling, Prince, Richard Branson, T-Charge, Talkers.com
Stop Taking The Tablets!
stly Airport security checks are a joke. Now there’s going to be a muslim laptop ban. When you fly to Britain from the mostly muslim countries of Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia, you’ll not be allowed to bring a laptop or tablet computer onto the plane with you. You’ll have to put […]
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Mack Nuggets
Here’s what I’ve been up to on BOBfm lately… Inappropriate laughter; A bizarre wrong number; A leopard in the hotel room; If it’s got boobs or wheels, it’ll give you problems; Why Nancy won’t go back to London; 20 years since Oasis played Knebworth; Why the Daily Mail is great; Show us your tats; Is […]
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Tags: 2GO, AFTRS, Aircheck, Australia, Blog, BOB fm, BOBfm, boobs, Boris Johnson, Breakfast Show, Brexit, Britain, Broadcasting, Cars, Comedy, Daily Mail, David Cameron, Donald Trump, EU, Europe, Graham Mack, Knebworth, leopard, London, News, Oasis., Paukl Simon, Radio, Scotland., Sir Philip Green, television, Wrong number
Cold War
It’s the coldest time of the year. The sun is out but it’s not that warm yet. Fresh air fanatics who can’t tell the difference between light and heat, notice the sun is shining and immediately set about opening every window and door they can find. The maximum temperature outside yesterday was 19 degrees Celsius. […]
Filed under: AFTRS, Britain, Broadcasting, Cold War, Comedy, Commercial Radio, Commercial Television, Graham Mack, Inspiration, London, Media, Met Office, People, podcast, Radio, Radio Wars, Summer, Television, Travel, true story, Truth, TV, Uncategorized, Words, Youtube | Closed
Tags: AFTRS, Aircheck, Blog, BOB fm, Breakfast Show, Broadcasting, Celcius, cold, News, Radio, Temperature, Travel, warm, weather
Correct Answer!
The literal truth is not always the best answer. As another big European night approaches for Liverpool Football Club, I’m reminded of the time my dad asked me why I support LFC. I was about ten and said, “Well, I was born in Liverpool, you support them, you’ve got a season ticket in the Kemlyn […]
Filed under: 1970s, AFTRS, BBC Radio Merseyside, Broadcasting, Gerry Marsden, Graham Mack, Inspiration, LFC, Liverpool, Liverpool Football Club, Radio, Uncategorized, Words, Youtube | Closed
Tags: AFTRS, Aircheck, Anfield, Breakfast Show, Broadcasting, Kemlyn Road, Liverpool, Liverpool FC, Warrington
Mack Nuggets
Here’s what I’ve been up to on BOB fm lately, including: Outside your comfort zone. Public transport stories. Has the Home Counties got talent? The weather takes a walk on the mild side. Bus lanes are causing congestion. The coldest place you’ve ever been. The Queen ripping off charities. The reason we don’t get enough […]
Filed under: AFTRS, blog, Broadcasting, Comedy, Commercial Radio, Commercial Television, Computers, Graham Mack, News, obesity, Ofcom, Politcs, Radio, Traffic, Transport, true story, Uncategorized, Words, Youtube | Closed
Tags: AFTRS, Aircheck, Blog, BOB fm, Breakfast Show, Broadcasting, David Cameron, Donald Trump, Graham Mack, Jerry Hall, Met Office, New Year, News, obesity, public transport, Radio, Rupert Murdoch, selfie, The Queen, Travel, weather
Outsider
Why do people keep describing the outdoors as “great”? The outdoors is not great, it’s cold, damp and windy. If the outdoors is so great, why are houses so expensive? Craic on! Listen to the latest Mack Nuggets at; http://www.mackmedia.co.uk/8th-mack-nuggets-audio-video If you enjoyed this Craic, please click “like” and tweet a link. If you’d […]
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Radio With Pictures
We made the television news this time last year. A lady went into Labour on the A1 and her husband called me for help to get through the traffic. Here’s how ITV covered it… You can listen to how it all unfolded on BOB fm, here… Craic on! Listen to the latest Mack Nuggets at; […]
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You never know where you’ll end up unless you just take a punt and start something. In 2011, I was working as Breakfast Show Host on BBC Wiltshire. One day on the show, I interviewed Gavin Jones, the Chief Executive of Swindon Borough Council. During my research, I discovered that he played lead guitar, so […]
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