Stuff for your ears
Just Turn Us Off Already: Turn Off 2021 Retirement Special
Goodbye to URY! My actual final show of the year – or is it…?
Summer Nights Music Show: Part 2
A continuation of the A Classical Teatime special on music for Summer Nights. We now delve into the world of music created a bit more recently than Mahler and Strauss. Join Isaac, David and Keoni through a whistle-stop tour of all music modern, summery and … night-y?
A Classical Teatime, Series 3 Episode 10
(10/10) Summer Nights: We look at how composers have reacted to summer, and more specifically to summer evenings and nights.
Looks like I’m doing another two hours, aren’t I?
Featuring Bottom of the Pops, where we played some of the least-played music on the system.
Themed Tunes: Is there a theme…?
Join Matt Strat and Keoni for two hours of lighthearted chat and music.
Scripted
I got Towells to say what sounded like a naughty word live on air! Tune in to find out how…!
Unscripted
The show where Alex Towells and a guest sit in the studio for an hour and plan the show as they go: no pre-loaded songs, no jingles, no script!
Keoni’s Literary Fest, Episode 2
I again had a bunch of URY peeps on a Zoom call putting me off whilst I try to read a book, leading to radio bronze. #KLitFest
Themed Tunes: Yes, No, Maybe?
Join Sarah and Keoni for two hours of lighthearted chat with themed episodes, music and games.
Sam and Keoni do a show about numbers
Sam and I are back with another numbers-themed show to tickle your earbuds.
Keoni’s Literary Fest, Episode 1
I had a bunch of URY peeps on a Zoom call putting me off whilst I try to read a book, leading to radio bronze. #KLitFest
A Classical Teatime, Series 3 Episode 8
(8/10) Humour in Music: Can music, without words, actually be funny? In tonight’s programme, we look at classical music that may, or may not, be funny, and discuss what makes it funny (if indeed it is).
Themed Tunes: Colours
It’s been fifteen days since the last show, so we’re back with an extra hour to compensate with a programme all about colours.
Keoni on Matt’s Tune Turntable
During A Classical Teatime, Matt Strat asked if I were free to come on. Of course I had to say yes. This is what happened.
A Classical Teatime, Series 3 Episode 7
(7/10) Guess the Theme: David makes us guess the theme for today’s edition – and I want you to try and work out why I’m angry.
A Classical Teatime, Series 3 Episode 6
(6/10) I’ve returned! Hooray! Join me, Isaac and David as we decide (well, Isaac did) to broadcast from beside the toilet in a pub. A very good idea, Isaac. Well done.
Themed Tunes: Months
Live from an echoey conference room, join me, Sarah and even a little bit of Sam as we watch the months go by…
Keoni on An All Time Lowe
Losing my URY studio virginity, I managed to wake up at a ridiculous hour and appear on Isaac’s “so early it’s pre-breakfast” show, much to our surprise…
Eurovision 2021: After-Party
It’s Eurovision Week! Join us for an after-party where Michael forgot to turn on his mic – surely that’s reason enough to tune in…
Eurovision 2021: URY’s Picks
It’s Eurovision Week! We nattered about our favourites in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and played some tracks – many throwbacks – to prepare at least ourselves for the contest’s return.
Themed Tunes: Drinks
Get the drinks in! Join us for a tipple of drinks-based content as Sarah and I rattle through some songs and loads of listener-contributed jokes. Sam’s here, too – ensuring quality cueing.
Themed Tunes: Numbers
We’re all about numbers this week. Tune in to explore our archive of number-based songs, hear us share some terrible jokes, and find out the numbers dear to us.
Themed Tunes: Weather
We’re back – and we’ve rebranded! Join me and Sarah for an hour nattering on about the weather and playing, of course, some weather-themed melodies. We’ve also got producer Sam now – so it should all be a little smoother…
Themed Tunes: Feelin’ Fruiti
Pilot: This week we are kicking off the series with an episode about all things fruity. Tune in for the most important discussions of the term: What defines a fruit? We shall also be playing the first round of ‘Is Keoni smarter than Sarah’s Housemate’. Fruit puns shall be a-plenty and with a song dedication for…
Feelin’ Fruiti, Pilot Episode
Pilot: This week we are kicking off the series with an episode about all things fruity. Tune in for the most important discussions of the term: What defines a fruit? We shall also be playing the first round of ‘Is Keoni smarter than Sarah’s Housemate’. Fruit puns shall be a-plenty and with a song dedication for…
The 3.5mm cable, Episode 5
(5/5) I’ve finally managed it! I’ve for the (former) main man himself on the programme. Join Ben as he joins me for some chat and a fun little game I made up when listening to his show.
The Post-Post-Production Meeting Party Programme: Live!
Another programme that started as a joke! Join us as we quickly put together a show long after the weekly production meeting had ended.
The 3.5mm cable, Episode 4
(4/5) It’s Tuesday, it’s primetime, it’s the totally original idea (from Ben Allen), The 3.5mm cable! Tune in for more music and chat on what was a sunny Tuesday afternoon.
The 6.35mm cable
This was bound to happen. A special programme to lead into URY’s Candidate Interview Night. Join me for voting-themed songs to get you in the mood for an evening of grilling. The 6.35mm cable: A 3.5mm cable Special.
The 3.5mm cable, Episode 3
(3/5) It’s Tuesday, it’s lunchtime, it’s the totally original idea (from Ben Allen), The 3.5mm cable! Music plays a leading role today, with loads of songs stuffed into proceedings. I also talk, for about seven minutes, about my many lamps.
The 3.5mm cable, Episode 2
(2/5) It’s Tuesday, it’s lunchtime, it’s the totally original idea (from Ben Allen), The 3.5mm cable! I forgot to set my alarm for this episode, so I woke up at 11:58, a mere two minutes before the show! Tune in for a last minute appearance from agony uncle sensation, Grill Gary.
A Classical Bedtime, Series 2 Episode 5
(5/10) Mahler and his Circle: We’re back for a second series of abject commentary and lovely music. In my final episode, we explore Mahler and the people around him, playing music from his own catalogue as well as that of his friends, acquaintances and colleagues.
The 3.5mm cable, Episode 1
(1/5) It’s Tuesday, it’s primetime, it’s the totally original idea (from Ben Allen), The 3.5mm cable! If you’re feeling as sense of déjà vu, it’s because you are! Join me as I play as much of Ben’s playlist from his show, The Aux Cord, from the previous week as possible. If you don’t listen to…
A Classical Bedtime, Series 2 Episode 4
(4/10) Semicentennial Celebrations: We’re back for a second series of abject commentary and lovely music. We’re celebrating 2021’s musical celebrations, with composers and compositions stretching back in fifty-year increments up to 1571. Featuring Haydn, Albinoni and Verdi.
A Classical Bedtime, Series 2 Episode 3
(3/10) We’re delving into pieces for the theatre this week, with picks from Puccini to Stravinsky and chat about concert halls and leg-room.
A Classical Bedtime, Series 2 Episode 2
(2/10) Join us as we start of in the north of this fine continent, exploring the range of styles on offer and revisiting David’s favourite conductor Neeme Järvi yet again…
A Classical Bedtime, Series 2 Episode 1
(1/10) On the theme of Music Plus One, join us we increment the number of players starting with Bach and ending with Haydn.
Keoni on Colin and Matt Having a Christmas Chat
Christmas magic is alive and well as I appear on Colin and Matt Having a Christmas Chat and sing ‘Popeth dw i’n eisiau am Nadolig sy’n ti’.
URY Welcome Week 2020: Virtual Fair
With everyone stuck inside, we were live from our homes, providing the sound to the YUSU (University of York Students’ Union) Fairs. I was asked/I volunteered readily to take part, so here I am making sure that no-one else would ever want to listen to me again…!
A Voice for Radio, Ep 37: Spot the Windows Notification Sound
Episode synopsis (2/5) A Voice for Radio is back for one last ride. In this episode, we have a guest, international agony uncle sensation Gary answering your burning questions in Grill Gary. First aired: 17:10 – 18:50, Monday 24th February 2020Episode released: Monday 2nd March 2020
A Voice for Radio, Ep 30b: Nanimo kamo mechakuchada
(1b/6) A Voice for Radio returns for a fifth series – we’re back in the studio and now in a Sunday slot. Jack was ill for this episode but join me anyway for a recording that’s filled with technical problems!
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