Posts Tagged ‘journalism’
Wacko Jacko
That’s what it sounded like when I announcement on Wednesday that I’d banned all Michael Jackson songs from Fix Radio in London and Manchester. I made the decision after watching, “Leaving Neverland”. We were the first radio station in Britain to do this and the only one that has openly admitted that there is a […]
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Tags: BBC Radio 5 Live, Blog, Daily Express, feedback, Fix Radio, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Leaving Neverland, life, London, Manchester, Michael Jackson, Music, News, Radio, The Times
Mack Nuggets
Here’s what I’ve been up to with Gaz Drinkwater on Fix Radio Manchester, including: The truth about the Isis bride. Another car on the tram tracks. Missing seats at Old Trafford. The pink chicken. Lego porn. Racism from Liam Neeson. The dangers of drinking tea. Classic Simpsons. The lion and the goolies. Valentines Day stories. […]
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Tags: Blog, Chicken, Computer, Email, feedback, Fix Radio, Gaz Drinkwater, Google, Graham Mack, Haircuts, Inspiration, Internet, ISIS, journalism, Lego, Liam Neeson, Manchester, Manchester United, Media, naked, News, Nipples, Old Trafford, porn, Racism, Radio, religion, Schools, Tea, The Simpsons, Tram, Travel, Valentines, video
The Boys Are Back In Town!
Russ & Jono, the multi award-winning radio show hosts are back! They appeared as guest stars on Fix Radio last month and the audience response was so big that now they’re back, permanently. The Russ and Jono Fix Radio Experience will be heard weekdays 12-1pm and Saturdays 8-10am on Fix Radio London and Fix Radio […]
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Tags: Blog, DAB, Fix Radio, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Mark Kermode, Media, Music, Radio, Russ & Jono, television, UK, Virgin
Look Black In Anger
Is it offensive to homeless people? On my way to work the other morning, I saw two people sleeping rough at the South Bank entrance to Blackfriars station. I say “rough”, they didn’t look like they were down and out. They had sleeping bags that looked brand new and nice backpacks that they were using […]
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Tags: Blackfriars, Blackfriars station, Blog, Camping, Fix Radio, Google, Graham Mack, health, homeless, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, News, Radio, sleeping rough, Travel, work
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
The Heat is On
Every time I put something in the oven it reminds me of a classic George Carlin bit about the concept of a “preheated” oven. George said… “It’s ridiculous! There are only two states an oven can possibly exist in, heated or unheated!” I don’t get it either, surely, putting the food in AFTER you’ve heated […]
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Tags: Blog, Convenience food, feedback, George Carlin, Google, health, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, Preheat, Radio
Ticket To Snide
My train was cancelled this morning due to “a lack of available trains”. What does that mean? The trains aren’t “available”, did they have other plans today? I wonder if we’re given the real reason for delays and cancellations or if Thameslink have a random excuse generator. Since I’ve been commuting to London Blackfriars from […]
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Tags: Blackfriars, Blog, Delays, Excuses, feedback, Fix Radio, Google, Graham Mack, Hitchin, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, London, Media, News, Politics, Radio, Thameslink, Trains, work
Mack Nuggets
Here’s what I’ve been up to on Fix Radio in London, including: International intrigue Farts in the jungle A scammer gets scammed Lost love Badger and the drone A neighbourhood dispute Your life as a movie Sex in a churchyard Darren hates criminal talk Sex on a beach Mistaken identity Neighbour from hell Attacked by […]
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Tags: Blog, Drone, Fart, feedback, Google, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Media, Music, Neigbours, News, Picasso, Politics, Psycho, Radio, scam, sex
Art For Art Sake
I’m going to give up radio and become an international art thief. Right now, I’m the Programme Director at Fix Radio in London. The radio station is in Bankside, not far from the Tate Modern. Every lunchtime this week, I’ve been going over there and looking at the art. I’ve started thinking about how hard […]
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Tags: art, Art Theft, Blog, Caper, Computer, feedback, Fix Radio, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, London, Media, Movies, Picasso, Radio, Tate Modern, Turbine Hall, Weeping Woman
No one likes to be lied to, so it’s especially annoying when someone writes to you and there’s a lie in the first line. I opened a letter today from Nick Lane, the Managing Director of Customer Care at BT. It said, “Hello Graham, You’re eligible for an ultrafast upgrade. It’s an exclusive deal we’ve […]
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Tags: Blog, broadband, BT, Email, Fix Radio, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, marketing, Media, Nick Lane, Radio, work
La Ville De L’amour
Paris is the city of love, so where better for Julie and I to go and celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary? If you’re planning to visit the most romantic city on earth, I hope this blog will give you some ideas and inspiration for your trip. After work on Friday night we got on the […]
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Tags: Blog, blogger, Computer, feedback, Fix Radio, France, Google, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, Paris, Radio, religion, Travel, travelblog, travelblogger, Trip, wedding Anniversary
Hippy Dippy
I don’t get yoga, more to the point, I don’t get people who “go to yoga”. Hey, I like meditation, it’s better than sitting around and doing nothing. – That’s an old joke and I love the truth in it. One of the BEST things about meditation is that it IS sitting around doing nothing. […]
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Tags: Blog, Google, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, Meditation, Radio, Yoga
Inconvenience Store
Our new flat is in a great location. The block is right next door to a convenience store. I call that kind of shop a “Stop and Rob”. I’ve mentioned it on the radio a couple of times. I went in there today, picked up a few things, said hello to the bloke behind the […]
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Tags: Blog, Convenience store, Google, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Media, Music, Stop And Rob
London Calling
In the latest episode of my show for America; A communication breakdown with Jane, why British kids are so fat, cheerless pop songs, stuff learned on a train, the cheap watch, the stupidity of the clean air day, the bike and neighbourhood disputes. Listen to Episode 67 of London Calling here; http://www.talkers.com/talkersradio/london-calling/london-calling-with-graham-mack-episode-67/ If you enjoyed […]
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Tags: Adel, Blog, Britain, Computer, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, Politics, Radio, Travel
Science Friction
I heard a couple of powerful things on a train this week. Both of them relate to radio. The first was a lady I overheard talking to her friend. She said, “I’m reading a book about the people who first split the atom. It’s getting boring now, it’s all about the science, not the people”. […]
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Tags: Blog, Brandwidth On Demand, feedback, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, Media, Music, Nick Michaels, Radio
War Of The Worlds
On the 40th anniversary of the double album, War Of The Worlds, Jeff Wayne talks about how the project came about, his life, moving from the USA to the UK, working with David Essex and Richard Burton and how Paul Rodgers missed out on being on the original recording. He also talks about the new […]
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Tags: Blog, Computer, David Essex, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, Jeff Wayne, journalism, Mars, Media, Music, Paul Rodgers, Radio, Richard Burton, UK, USA, War Of The Worlds
Booze Ruse
Scotland has just brought in a silly law. You can’t buy cheap booze north of the border anymore. It’s because of the new minimum pricing legislation. The cost of drinks now depends on how many units of alcohol they have. A two-litre bottle of cider that was £2.50 now costs at least £7.50. The […]
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Tags: Addicts, Alcohol Pricing, Blog, Cheep Booze, Cider, Computer, feedback, Google, Graham Mack, Inspiration, Internet, journalism, life, Media, medical, News, Politics, Radio, Scotland., Scottish Government, Travel, work
