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A year with fewer guests but no shortage of great music, features, and familiar chaos. I kicked things off with The Story of Britpop, before diving into the next instalment of The Battles — this time spotlighting UK male solo stars.
Guests included Mr Felixstowe Rugby Club himself, Rob Brewster, and Gemma, who joined me twice — first to talk about her swimming and running challenges, and later to debrief after the Oasis concert we went to. A Felixstowe local now based in Australia, Keiran Real, also dropped by during a trip home.
A new sponsor joined the fold — Astral Global Logistics (AGL) — who not only supported The Saturday Show but went on to sponsor the entire station.
I welcomed Stuart and Jack Ainsley from Felixstowe & Walton Football Club, local singer-songwriter Andy Bloomfield, and Christiane from AGL, who shared the company’s own playlist on air. Steve Porter made his now-traditional Carnival visit, while Bryn from AGL came in with a playlist so long it spilled over into my Sunday Roast show.
Oasis dominated much of the year, thanks to their heavily covered reunion shows, while special episodes were dedicated to my niece Jessica and the one and only Paul McCartney.
The year closed with the second appearance of my sister Tamara, a first visit from local author Julie Missen, another from Uncle Chris, and a long-awaited show with the girls from Nationwide. Oh, and of course, a birthday special for my sister Tracie, who turned 60 — rounding off another lively, unpredictable, and thoroughly enjoyable year of The Saturday Show with Verso.
Link to all the music for the 2025 shows
The first full year of The Saturday Show with Verso saw plenty of chaos, guests, and good music — exactly as it should.
I wrapped up the first ever Battles, with UK bands going head-to-head all the way to the semi-finals and final (no spoilers on who took the crown). Jigsaw Recruitment were the official sponsors — though, in true radio fashion, the cheque’s still in the post!
Over the months, a brilliant mix of guests dropped by:
- Coxy, ever-reliable and always up for a laugh.
- Local author Iain Maitland, who brought his trademark insight.
- Edie and Ellie, two fearless work-experience students who actually took over the show one week and made me their guest.
- Another local writer, Jeanette Hewitt for her second appearance, plus Shannon, the local barmaid who shaved her hair off for charity (not on the show).
I also welcomed future Felixstowe Radio presenters Jimmy, Andy, and Sharon, as well as quiz pal and fundraiser extraordinaire, Tim Kenny and also Steve Porter from Felixstowe Carnival.
A special edition was dedicated to my gigging pals Neil and Hammy, with guest spots from Zoe Hunter, June Cowles, Kirstie Smith, Janine Edwards, Prockie, and Gail Bosley from Felixstowe Rugby Club.
Then came Battle #2, this time opening the stage to international bands — bigger, louder, and even more unpredictable.
I had Wiggy in the studio, and my mate Gemma made her debut alongside her Seascapes crew, fresh from swimming around Jersey.
As always, I closed out the year with the traditional rundown of the most-played songs and artists — a fitting sign-off to a packed and memorable first year of The Saturday Show with Verso.
Link to all the music for the 2024 shows
The first two Saturday Shows.
Show 1 – An hour of duets, an hour of DARTS walk-on songs and an hour of artists/bands beginning with the letter D
Show 2 – My most played songs across all my Home Run shows throughout 2023. Including: Brother Beyond, Mott the Hoople, The Proclaimers, Keane, The Jam, Chas n Dave, Cat Stevens, The Stone Roses and many many more.
