PATRICK DOWNES SOOF PRODUCTIONS

Patrick, although not a presenter, is an integral part of Rhondda Radio's production team.  Patrick is responsible for our latest batch of jingles and radio adverts and is working hard to replenish our ever growing stock of excellent sounding jingles. He works together with Lee Cole, our scheduling manager, to bring variety and entertainment to our advertising sector, a core element of any commercial radio station.


So I’ve been asked to write my profile/biog for Rhondda Radio – where/how to start? Should I write in the third person or just write normally, he thought for a second…

Having always been a huge music fan from a young age, I first picked up a mic when I was just 8 or 9, the recordings still exist now (I’ve even been insane enough to convert them to mp3 and have on occasion played them out on the radio…)

I’m quite stubborn to be fair and very blinkered. From the age of 14 onwards I just “wanted to work on the radio”. Okay, so not doing great on GCSE’s because I played too much on Sensible Soccer on the Amiga wasn’t such a great career move, but I did well enough – except on RE, which I got F on. Not great considering I went to Catholic school. Rebellious streak? Hmmmm… yep J

Got onto hospital radio when I was 18, and through a friend who got me into a proper ILR station, ended up at Red Dragon Cardiff, when I was 23 – late bloomer I know. The same person who suggested me for the PRS timing work, also got me into the Manics. And he’s also currently in charge of BBC Radio Wales.

My first paid show was in the Spring/Summer of 1996 – overnights on Red Dragon, on the “All night Jam”. In the time I was at RD, I ended up Tech op on Touch Radio, Traffic and travel, late night phone in producer, sports show producer, dance show techop, plus covering evenings on Dragon, Touch Radio as well as having my own show. RD was part of EMAP and was sold to Capital in May 1998 as the ownership rules then forbid EMAP having too many stations within a certain size/area – how things have changed huh.

In the Summer of 99, I started tentative talks with Valleys Radio in Ebbw Vale. And completed my first show there on August Bank Holiday Saturday. Ended up on the drive show in 2000 and stayed with them till they closed in April 2009.

I’ve somewhat become a bit of a gig fanatic. Such is being a late starter (Robbie in 2001), there aren’t many artists I’ve not seen (Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Britney still on the list). Musicwise my knowledge is faultless – generally speaking leaning on the side of the mainstream scene – I’ve got every single Now album on CD that you can get ;) I’ve also been known to DJ at the local rugby club – but only private parties. Been doing that now for the past 7 years. I’m also a bit of a social networking geek with fingers in allsorts of pie.

Had a 18 month break from the radio till I ended up at BRO Radio in Barry (home of Gavin & Stacy) and that’s where I currently reside every Saturday morning 8am-10am with Bring the Noise – a mix of the best music and latest film news – together with us mucking about. You can also find us during the week learning Welsh (badly) on the Welsh Show, Tuesday evening 7pm-9pm. I’m also partially responsible for what you hear on Rhondda Radio these days wuth regard the sound of the station.

So there ends, our profile/biog. A slight mix toward the self promotional aside of me (if any radio stations are reading this – hire me, you wont regret it)

To finish, here’s the 30 second quick fire round

If you were a tool, which one would you be?
Screw driver (although there’s a line before than punchline)
If there was one personal item you couldn’t live without, what would it be?
Phone charger
What did you spend most of the school holidays doing?
Riding my bike (and falling off on my 13^th birthday doing ATeam “stunts” which meant I broke my right wrist and was in plaster)
Did you do anything to earn your pocket money when you were a kid?
Paper round - £2.50 a week… tight gets!

If you could take part in any TV programme, which one would it be? Love boxes – Deal or no deal
How would your best friend describe you in three words? Annoying, but loyal
Favourite TV show?
Dr Who (I live/work 5 mins from where their based.. it’s in my blood)
Most embarrassing moment?
Singing “You’ve lost that loving feeling” to a girl, giving her a box of Quality Street..and nothing happening after that. The things you do when you’re a teen huh!
What were your favourite sweets when you were a kid?
Cola bottles – still are ;)

Time up…

Thanks for reading

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THE WICID WEEKENDERS

UP YOUR STREET

ALL SORTS

Hi, I'm Gerald John and I present Allsorts on Rhondda Radio. My show is broadcast every Thursday between 6pm and 8pm UK Time. As the name suggests Allsorts is a lively mix of jokes (Well that's what some people call them) Interesting facts that you're dying to know and of course music. The music is drawn from across all genres and through the ages. Everything from Pop of the 60s through the 3 C's of Country, Classical and Choral, to the popular music of today's chart hits. On occasion I have been known to play the odd Eurovision song or two, after all variety is the spice of life.

I'm a retired school teacher and in the dim and distant past used to tread "The boards" with Rhondda Theatre Group. My speciality was Pantomime Dame.

So why don't you join us on Allsorts, every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm and in the words of Robbie Williams "Let me entertain you."

For requests, dedications or just to let Gerald know you're there, you can contact him in the following ways:

By email: gerald@rhonddaradio.com

Via his Facebook page

By telephone: 01443 778181.

ROCK ON

COMMUNITY UPDATE

IN THE MOOD

THE KRISTYN SMITH SHOW

Kristyn is one of our many younger presenters and loves being part of the team.  He has been with us since May 2011 and enjoys every minute he is on air.  He presents two shows on Rhondda Radio.On Fridays he presents The Kris Smith Friday Madness show.  The show is a blend of music from which he plays requests from his listeners.  He is also joined regularly in the studio by guests, mostly local bands and artists. Previous guests have included Twice My Size, Tom Richards and Jay Worley.If you would like a request just telephone Kris on 01443 778181 or text him on 07842629516.His second show is on Sundays and is a sports round up show, covering many sporting events and gives in depth information about the events.

Friday Madness is on from 1.00pm-4.00pm

Sunday Sports is on from 3.00pm-5.00pm

THE DAN & LAURA CURTIS SHOW

JET'S JUKEBOX

NO BORDERS

SUNDAY WITH THE JONES'S & THE GOLDEN OLDIES

Sunday with The Jones's is presented by our very own Golden Oldies Gill & Steve Jones.  They have been married since 1983 and so they know each other pretty well, which is great for the show.
The show combines some witty chat and the golden oldies, music from the 60s through to the 80s and some 90s and beyond thrown in as well. They both have varied tastes in music so the blend of both their tastes proves to be very popular with their listeners. Regular listeners to Rhondda radio may recognise them from the Old Grey Beard show.
The show is broadcast on Sunday mornings from 10.00am to 12.00noon.

PRYNHAWN DA

THE SEBASTIEN DU MONT SHOW

FRANK & FRIENDS

FRANK SOLO

MILKSHAKE WITH DENISE & FRIENDS

TIDY DARTS

REFLECTIONS

THE DAIVERSE SHOW

THE DAFYDD 'DJ' (DAFYDD JONES) SHOW

JEAN & TONIC

    "Please come and join me in my show called Jean & Tonic.  It is a light hearted show involving a bit of everything.

Sometimes I chat on line with my guests and some guests come into the studio and most of the time I don't need anyone but I still have fun so tune in to me, Jean Morgan, and you can have fun as well"

The Jean & Tonic show is, as Jean says herself, a light hearted show with something for everyone.

The show is broadcast on the following days:

Monday & Tuesday-12.00-3.00pm

Wednesday-9.00-12.00

Thursday-9.00-11.00

So come along and join in with the fun, share a laugh, a cuppa and Jean's unique take on the local news.

THE OLD GREY BEARD ROCK SHOW

Hi my name is Steve Jones.  I have been a presenter with Rhondda Radio since May 2010 and am also a Director of the not for profit company.  Like many of our presenters I have a musical background, I play Bass Guitar and although not active at the moment, I have played in many local bands.  My musical tastes are very eclectic and this is represented in the music played on my show.  Regular listeners will know my favourites are Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. I also play music from different genres including Heavy rock, Progressive rock, blues, folk and country rock acts like The Doobie Brothers, Eagles and Bob Seger etc. I am joined on the show by my long suffering Wife Gill. The show is broadcast on Wednesday nights from 7.00-10.00pm, hope you can make it and tune in for some good old fashioned rock.


www.angelair.co.uk

THE LEE COLE SHOW

Hi my name is Lee Cole, I’m scheduling manager and a director of Rhondda Radio,

 I present 3 shows a week, the breakfast show on Monday and Tuesday, Between 9am and 12 noon and afternoons on a Wednesday between 12-3pm. I play a great mix of music from chart music to 60s, 70s and 80s,

On a Monday I preview all the brand new singles that will be on The playlist that week, On Tuesday I give you the chart update and I count down the top 10 singles  in the official charts. I also join Christine Black for her afternoon show.

On Wednesdays I link up with the Rhondda leader to get more Information on what stories are in the paper that week. On all my shows I play the best mix of music, Local community information, about what’s on and where to go in our Community Plus some interesting guests as well.

So go on give it a go, every Monday and Tuesday 9am until 12 noon and Wednesday between 12 noon and 3pm only on Rhondda Radio.

THE CHRISTINE BLACK SHOW

7 hours ago

7 hours ago

"Hiya, my name is Christine Black, originally from Maerdy.  I lived in Blaenllechau for five years and recently moved to Pontygwaith.
Some of you might know me from singing around the clubs and pubs and some of you have probably never heard of me.
I have started presenting with Rhondda radio and absolutely adore being able to work with the thing I love most...............Music!
My show is full of madness and mayhem (Just ask Lee) But ultimately I try to play you the best tracks I can possibly manage, including local bands, every week.

I hope you will take the time to come and join me in the fun and madness, and don't forget to send me your requests and dedications, preferably by text, Facebook or phone.......You're all very welcome.  If your song is available ten I'll play it for you"

SPECTACULAR CLASSICS

Spectacular classics is hosted by Stuart Street and the music played is just as it says , spectacular classics from the Maestros of classical music including Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and crossover classical stars such as Katherine Jenkins. Join Stuart on Saturdays from 10.00am-12.00noon for some relaxing classical music to soothe away the stresses of the week.

Biographies

This is the biographies page for shows on Rhondda radio, here you will find brief descriptions of the type of show.