Weekend Presenters

Meet the Presenters

The Pulse Radio team of Presenter's, bring you their own unique style of presenting to provide you with great entertainment, competitions, local events and of course a wonderful selection of music from across the decades. Below is a list of Presenters currently on our team.

Resident Presenters

Mike Ashley

Mike is a local businessman from Winscombe who lives in Weston Super Mare, he has a real passionate interest in (soul) music and currently has two other Radio shows on air, Radio Cardiff (A Community Station), and a New York Internet Station - Rhythm & Soul Radio which he also podcast's - see link below.

He has a specific interest in new independent soul artists and runs an event in New York each year, he has an all encompassing and wide knowledge of Soul Music in all its forms and sub-genres, whether it be Motown, Jazz Funk, Funk, Popular through to cutting edge new releases or digging the crates rarities.

Mike also DJ's in Bristol at Soultrain one of the longest running club nights in the UK, now in it's 17th year (2010) with origins going back to the 70's. The genre of music is essentially Soul, Rare Groove and Jazz Funk from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s.

Mike Ashley - Soul Freedom

Soul Freedom brings great Soul, Rare Groove and Jazz Funk to the airwaves and often carries independent unknown artists trying to break into the main stream, with Soul Freedom you will hear tomorrows hit artist today!

If you would like to know more about Mike or his other shows please check his websites below

Life & Soul (Podcasts)

Radio Cardiff (Community Radio Station)

Rhythm & Soul Radio (Internet Radio Station)

Mike also has his own website called Life & Soul Productions

You can also find information about Mikes passion on the Soul Commune website.

Pop over to the Soultrain website for the latest artist and event show line-up.

If you would like to know more about Mike Ashley or any of his Soul Show's then why not pop over to his websites above or alternatively you can visit his facebook or myspace pages. Why not drop Mike an email, the address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mike Whittingham

Mike, originally from Willenhall in the West Midlands, has been presenting Radio programmes for as long as he can remember. At the age of just 15 he made his debut on a Free Radio Station based in the West Midlands, which is where he enjoyed 10 great years not to mention many ups and downs. Following on from this came the opportunity to head off to community radio where he presented the Drivetime show at Walsall based station Bridge FM. This led to his break into Local Radio in Somerset in 2001, presenting everything possible including late, evening,weekend and Breakfast shows, but more fondly remembered by listeners in the area as host of the Drivetime show on BCR FM & QUAYWEST FM for almost 5 years.

Mike Whittingham - Classic Tracks

The Classic Tracks Show selects a whole variety of music from the past five decades, so you could hear pretty much anything. Also featured are a selection of 12" Classics from the 70's and 80's, a "Chillout Selection" and "Movie Magic". The show is Presented by Mike Whittingham a Freelance Radio Presenter from Somerset and West Midlands in the UK, with 20 years of experience behind him. Why not drop him an email, the address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Spencer James

Spencer James has been working in the media for over 15 years, and has been broadcasting for nearly a decade.

In that time he has been the programming controller for the UK's first bi-lingual student radio station, Production & Promotions Manager for one of Spain's biggest English radio networks, drive time and breakfast host on stations in the south east of the UK, as well as hosting The eXpat Chart.

His passion for the media started originally in television, where he became a first assistant director for a couple of short films, one of which was BAFTA nominated. It was whilst at university however he truly became involved in radio broadcasting. Starting as a presenter, he worked up the ranks to become the Programme Manager for 2 years whilst also attaining a degree in Film & Television at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Post graduation, he worked abroad, for what was supposed to be a summer break. 3 years later he was still there helping in the running of the station. His return to the UK saw him take a role at AA Roadwatch, reporting travel news across north London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire as one of the flying eyes. He spent his days flying around in a small aeroplane reporting on accidents and jams. It sounds more glamorous than it was!

Spencer James - The eXpat Chart Show (Top 40 Countdown)

In 2003 he started working as a presenter for one of the major radio groups in the South East of the UK, working throughout the schedule from drive time to breakfast show presenter. In the spring of 2008, Spencer hit upon the idea of a chart show for radio stations across Europe and the Middle East, and from that The eXpat Chart was born.

When Spencer is not behind the microphone, he can be found cheering (loudly according to his girlfriend) on the England rugby team, as well as trying to hit a golf ball around the place. He also likes creating and experimenting in the kitchen, trying to invent new and interesting recipes, usually with varying degrees of success.

If you would like to know more about Spencer James or his eXpat Chart show why not pop over to his official website alternatively you can visit The eXpat Chart Show facebook page.

Gary Lincoln

He then progressed to Whipps Cross hospital radio as a trainee. Several years later he met Mike Jones and in general conversation Mike mentioned that he was a presenter on Radio Basildon, Britains first new-town cable radio station. Gary applied to be a presenter at Radio Basildon and was offered a regular slot where he remained for about 4 years broadcasting to around 20,000 listeners daily.

Gary was then offered a job with Swansea Sound and made his way to the land of song where after a couple of years he moved to BRMB in Birmingham, throughout this time he was also travelling around the country voicing and producing radio ads and promos for other stations and organisations.

After a short spell in Los Angeles as a Presenter Trainer Gary returned to Blighty and worked for Essex Radio then based at Southend on Sea (Mike also worked there and " Got him in ")

Gary is still writing commercials to make ends meet, he produced a series of radio ads for Pioneer in-car entertainment systems which won 3 Sony awards via Capital Radio, Invicta Radio in Canterbury was just starting up so he did a spell there as well as Mercia Sound in Coventry and V/Os at 210 Reading, Red Dragon Radio, Gateway FM, promos on Link FM and many many others. Gary now has a full broadcast spec studio at home which means the endless travelling from one station to another has now gone. A very busy but interesting 30 years later and the " buzz " is still there.

Gary Lincoln - Cool Cuts

Gary brings a refreshing mixture of old tracks with a twist of alternative artist to some well know songs, he also entwines the odd new track or artist to bring you a truly cool mix of music.

There is of course a hint of comedy to be found within Cool Cuts from the likes of Larual and Hardy to Count Arthur Strong, listen out for Count Arthur Strong’s, "Forgotten Egypt" The Thrill of Ancient Egypt in a language we can all understand, listen to this fascinating lecture talk. Or how about "The Greatest Story Ever Told" which is classic territory for a man whose thirst for knowledge knows no bounds. Who could forget his previous lecture, Forgotten Egypt – except him perhaps! This time, he delves into the biblical archives and unravels ancient myths and mysteries surrounding Noah’s Ark, The Ten Commandments, The Feeding of the Five Thousand and, naturally, Father Christmas! As ever, he will attempt to instruct and educate, and as ever, he will inevitably fail.

Count Arthur Strong combines sardonic wit and old school sensibilities with a touch of Basil Fawlty. His forgetfulness and slight deafness result in sporadic and unnecessary shouting reminiscent of an elder relation, to whom everyone can relate.

Why not checkout Count Arthur Strong's website

Before you know it 2 hours of splendid music and comedy will have passed leaving you waiting for the next show!

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Why not drop Gary an email, the address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gary Jackson

Gary has a wealth of knowledge which is clear to see (Hear!) from his show, he has presented shows on Forest FM in Dorset, Skyline FM in Hampshire, Castledown FM in Wiltshire, Tameside in Greater Manchester, Lionheart FM in Alnwick Northumberland and Andalucia in Spain!

He fell in love with beat music in the 60s, and in 1997 he was approached by The Searchers to publish their official website which he does to this day, along with The Swinging Blue Jeans' and Troggs' official websites.

The Gary Jackson Show is packed with special features - not for the audience's benefit, but because at his age just staying awake for two hours is tough enough, and every little helps! When he's not convincing famous presenters that their jobs are safe, Gary writes a monthly sixties music column for the Hampshire Chronicle newspaper.

Gary Jackson - The Gary Jackson Radio Show

NEWS - Interviews Occasionally the show will include one interview with an act or artist, usually from the 60s.

Interviews already either aired on the show or completed ready for transmission include:

Roger Ruskin-Spear (Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band)

Marvin B Naylor Vanity Fare

Peter Sarstedt Ray Ennis (Swinging Blue Jeans)

Jimmy Walker (Knickerbockers,

Righteous Brothers) who called Gary from Las Vegas for the interview!

Promised

Mike Pender (ex Searchers)

John Walker (Walker Bros)

Simon Yates

Simon Yates has worked as a presenter/producer for the Sunrise Radio Group in London, England since 1989. He has presented various programs for Sunrise Radio and its sister station Kismat Radio, from the Breakfast Show to Drivetime to Swop Shop, a buy and sell radio show.

He currently produces and presents Soapbox a current affairs talk show which has consistently achieved the highest audience ratings for the station. Simon was also launch Station Manager for London wide radio station, Easy Radio London and has presented shows for WLR in West London and Blast 1386 in Reading, England.

Simon Yates - Disco Days

Simon’s passion for disco music is evident from his vast music collection dating back to 1975. He loves playing the disco tracks that were popular on the dance floors of the 70’s and 80’s, as well as the more hard to find rare grooves that you no longer hear on the radio.

Today, listeners can continue to hear those discotastic sounds on the show where disco lives forever.

Will Mitchell

Will first got into community Radio over 30 years ago as a teenager at the ground breaking cable community station Radio Basildon in 1978 (where he met Gary Lincoln, Mike Jones & Nigel Waymark) although a lot older now he still has not lost the enthusiasm of doing a show, he says that's its something he will never lose his favourite loves are the 1960's & Blues music, he has over 300 CD's in his collection and adding to them every day, the earliest recordings date back to 1927

He likes to tell you a bit about the artist and so you can track down the artist and find out more about them of course, Will is not known for rambling on & on, he much prefers to let his music do the talking! :)

Will Mitchell - Sixties Sounds

Will Mitchell is your host for a wander down memory lane with 2 hours of Songs you may remember, may have forgotten & even get you running to the attic, it is not like your normal Sixties show as Will goes back to the 1950's with a selection of songs that do not get played on the radio any more, plus you will hear one hit wonders & rare records and Will tells you everything in a warm welcoming manner, if you have any ideas for features he can incorporate into future programmes he would be happy to receive emails and he will reply to them, why not drop Will an email, the address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Keith Oliver

Keith Oliver will be remembered by many as he was a firm favourite with listeners on Orchard FM where many were first introduced to Keith when he presented the overnight show: "Night Watch". This was a simulcast show with DevonAir Radio in Exeter. The show was from 2am - 6am and was later extended to six hours from midnight until 6am.

Keith was to later leave DevonAir, and the "Night Watch" show too. Shortly after this Orchard FM stopped taking the overnight output from DevonAir and opted for "Super Gold" there own overnight service.

Keith was to return to Orchard FM to present their very own locally presented overnight show. Keith again left the airwaves but but was to shortly return and present a show on Saturday evenings.

Since leaving Orchard FM, Keith was involved with a local station for Yeovil called YDR FM which after five years unfortunately failed in its bid to win the local licence, he is however still a presenter at Taunton hospital radio station Apple AM.

Keith first started in radio way back in 1971, he lives in Chard with wife, Helen along with Scharna and Dexter both German Shepherds. These days you will find Keith working at Yeovil's Screwfix-Direct.

Keith Oliver - Strawberry Fields

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Richard Todd

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Richard Todd - Classic Retro Countdown (Top40 countdown form yesteryear) Saturday from 4pm till 6pm

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If you would like to know more about Richard Todd or his Classic Retro Countdown Show why not pop over to his facebook page.

Richard Todd - Essential Guide to the 80s

Essential Guide to the 80s is a weekly one hour show playing the best songs from the 80s. Each week Richard brings you one classic year with two classic charts of that year, one is the UK and the second is from the USA.

If you would like to know more about Richard Todd or his Essential Guide to the 80s Show why not pop over to his facebook page.

Richard Todd - Guilty Pleasures

Your weekly indulgence in the songs you have secretly loved for more years than you care to remember. Now is the time to come out and declare your love for those "forbidden songs".

If you would like to know more about Richard Todd or his Guilty Pleasures Show why not pop over to his facebook page.

Richard Todd - London Calling

The best new and current chart hits from the UK Top 40 alongside some classic 80s tracks.

If you would like to know more about Richard Todd or his London Calling Show why not pop over to his facebook page.

Geoff Hobbs

Geoff Hobbs was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1965. His parents emigrated to there in the 1950's, They all came back to England in 1968 on a ship called the Fairsky into Southampton, the same voyage which the Bee Gees made in 1967.

Geoff was educated firstly at Chamberlayne Road Boys School in Eastleigh ( Hampshire ) from 1970 till 1977 , He then went to Alderman Quilley Secondary School until 1982.

Geoff has always had an interest in radio ever since listening to Radio Luxembourg and Radio One (when it was good!).

Geoff's had various jobs including cycle repairing, painting, and did a stint on British Rail.

He built his first disco unit when he was 18 while he was also a record librarian at Winchester Hospital Radio and started gigging in 1985 when he was 19, He had a break in 1989 to do hospital radio again but in Southampton where he did various shows until landing the Tuesday night request show .

A house move to Peterborough saw him having to give it up but he re launched his mobile disco gigging all round Cambridgeshire and Fenland until an old back injury put him into retirement .

In 2003 he saw an advert on the UK radio forums for presenters for an internet station called The Big Easy ( TNR ) , So he sent a demo and was doing Saturday and Sunday afternoons until a relaunch later that year to TNR Radio and was presenting the Soul and Dance show on Saturdays until the stations closure in 2008.

Geoff Hobbs - The Soul and Dance

Geoff's The Soul and Dance show brings your three great hours of music pleasure.

If you would like to know more about Geoff Hobbs or his Souls and Dance show why not pop over to his website alternatively you can visit his facebook page.

John Watson

John first got involved in broadcasting at a hospital radio station in Sunderland, UK, back in the 80’s, then on several RSL stations before joining Sunderland’s Wear FM in the late 80’s where he stayed until the station closed in the mid 90’s presenting a variety of shows. Wear FM proudly won the Sony Gold Award in 1992.

John has had an interest in music and radio from a young age, and has a large collection of music and music knowledge, and was even voted best internet radio oldies presenter of the year a few years ago in a Worldwide poll.

John Watson - Solid Gold Music Show

Welcome to the home of the Solid Gold Music Show, a weekly radio show presented by John Watson. The show can be heard on various radio stations worldwide, and features three hours of classic tracks, great oldies and more.

If you would like to know more about John Watson or his Solid Gold Music Show why not pop over to his website alternatively you can visit his facebook or myspace pages.

Tony Weaver

Tony Weaver has been involved with radio since the early 1970s. He's presented programmes on a number of stations in Kent, Essex, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Dorset.

Between 2004 and 2007 Tony presented a weekly music show on internet radio station TNR which later became Classic Tracks Radio. It was during this period that he met and worked with John Watson.

Tony has been collecting recorded music in its various forms for nearly fifty years and admits to liking most styles as long as there's a discernible tune.

Away from the radio Tony, who lives in the Garden Of England (Kent) enjoys playing sudoku. bowls, taking part in quizzes, watching cricket, walking and going to the cinema.

Tony Weaver - Magic Memories

Magic Memories plays past British and American No 1 singles for the fourth coming 7 days; artists celebrating birthdays or birth anniversaries during that period; and the work of a featured songwriter (also celebrating a birthday or anniversary) three or four tracks by other artists and one by the songwriter him/herself. Why not drop Tony an email, the address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nigel Waymark

Where does a guy start explaining his love for all music funky and soulful? well, I can remember as a teenager enjoying the Fatback Band (Bus Stop, Spanish Hustle etc) it was as a teenager, I saw and later purchased the album Saturday Night Fever, not for the Bee Gees, but for tracks like Kool & The Gang and Tavares!

Later as a young lad, Thursdays was my night dancing to a certain Mr Reading and Merry at the Zero 6, at the same time I joined Hospital Radio, and since then have worked on a number of stations including being the Soul Jock on Saint FM.

Nigel Waymark - Smooth Classics

When asked if I would like to join Pulse Radio, I gave my answer in about 2 seconds YES!!!, and I am proud to be joining what will be a great local community radio station. My show will feature all the favourites that make Pulse Radio so listen-able, however I hope to play a few new tracks plus some great soulful ballads from the likes of Be Be * Cece Winnans, Regina Belle and Will Downing.

In short, The Smooth Classics show will offer a wide range on soul but backed up with a few classics that you know and love!