The Life Of Ryan» money

Estelle Interview

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:17:29 +0000

We spoke to Estelle, the woman who sang American Boy with Kanye West and found out that it was her song and he guest rapped on it, not the other way (as many people seemed to think). This is worth a listen as it’s the worst interview I’ve ever done, it was like trying to get blood from a stone, she could not have been less interested in talking to us if she tried. Hey, everyone has a bad day now and again, she may have been very tired, who knows, but we earned out money that day (and Estelle lost 2 fans). See, if you’re having difficulty getting to slip, pop this on and you’ll be asleep in now time.

Could Countdown be the best programme on TV? Ever?

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:46:42 +0000

My Nana always used to say “There’s never anything on TV, I never turn it on before countdown”. For her (and she was in her 90s at the time), TV time began at countdown time. As I watched it today, I thought (a) Isn’t it great to have a job that affords you the time to watch countdown of an afternoon, and (b) what would Nana think of Carol Vorderman’s replacement. The thinking man’s crumpet I believe she was oft referred to was sensationally replaced last year by some blow in because Channel 4 wanted to take away all Carol’s money (I’m summarising).

Enter Rachel Riley in her short tight dresses:

Would Nana have Approved?

Probably not....

By gum can she crunch the numbers, and well done her.

What I love about countdown is that I watch it smugly thinking that anyone who is good enough to actually get on the programme must be a real loser with no life outside of scrabble and boggle, while at the same time thinking that Rachel one is tidy, Jeff Stelling is a bit of an odd one, and if I manage to get a 6 letter word or more and within 100 of the numbers game, I’m a total ledgend.

So, am I the only one with the guilty countdown secret pleasure?

In a word no – Some people are a bit more into it than I am! See “Bapwatch” for example

I’ll save my thoughts about dictionary corner and Susie Dent for another day

Studiopress, Heroes

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:46:33 +0000

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Nice work Studiopress

Fully Charged – Monday 16 November

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:23 +0000

Hey All

Bill Cullen from the Apprentice will be in studio tomorrow morning just after 9 O’Clock. I, being a warrior with Liathroidi who could buy it, sell it, and make a profit on pretty much anything will be out to impress the man himself and get out of this hell hole….what, it’s true and we all know it. Anyway, make sure to tune in!!

Also on the show tomorrow:

The Hour of Power - We’ll be letting all our listeners pick all the hits again tomorrow morning from 6.45, and make sure you set your alarm for 7 for our 7 O’Clock song. As Shona just correctly pointed out, we totally rocked it out this morning as we played (1) Janet Jackson – Feedback (2) Chemical Brothers – Block Rockin Beats (3) Paul Oakenfold – Faster Kill Pussycat

War of the Words - We’re up to the Letter “F” on War of the words and the score is 3-2 to Team Tracy….even though she’s sick in hospital, which is embarrassing. Find out if I can pull level when I’m writing and asking all the questions. That’s tomorrow morning just after 8

Beep for Bucks – You can win cash really easily tomorrow morning by playing Beep for Bucks – All you have to do is text us, then the Spinis do all the work and try and win you some money. If they get someone to beep back at them, then the cash is yours.

Other Stuff - There will be other stuff too.

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