A very Merry Christmas and a happy 2009 from the Robbo household.
If you were once a regular reader to this blog, you'll be aware I don't upate the page as regularly as I used to, ever since a two-hour radio show took up a lot of my time. I am still updating my Twitter presence regularly, so feel free to add steverobbo as a contact.
If you wish to hear me on the radio over the Christmas period, I am on Phoenix FM at the following dates (all times are GMT):-
Christmas Day - Midday
Boxing Day - 2PM
Saturday 27 Dec - 4PM
New Year's Day - 4PM
Join me every Saturday for the heady mixture of sport and music in Essex. The show goes out live from 4-6pm on 98.0FM in Essex or online at http://www.phoenixfm.com.
Thursday, 25 December 2008
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Nearly December - Christmas Already?
As I am in Brentwood every Saturday, it was nice to drive from East to West Essex with a car full of people. Gina, came with me along with her sister Angela and the boys. This was for the switching on of the town centre Christmas lights, with the soundstage being provided by Phoenix FM.
Gloria Hunniford did the honours followed by some fireworks. I missed it all as I was on the radio at the time. I'm told Gloria was very nice and even said hello to Angela as she signed her book in Waterstone's.
The lights in Brentwood spurred Gina on to put all the decorations up this morning and the house is now a lovely Christmas scene. I think I'm old-fashioned as it still seems a bit early for me, putting the decorations up in November. Then again, it'll be December tomorrow (where has the year gone?).
Gloria Hunniford did the honours followed by some fireworks. I missed it all as I was on the radio at the time. I'm told Gloria was very nice and even said hello to Angela as she signed her book in Waterstone's.
The lights in Brentwood spurred Gina on to put all the decorations up this morning and the house is now a lovely Christmas scene. I think I'm old-fashioned as it still seems a bit early for me, putting the decorations up in November. Then again, it'll be December tomorrow (where has the year gone?).
Friday, 21 November 2008
Another Weekend and it's Cold
The weather seems to be taking a turn for the worst. As usual I'll be updating via Twitter (mini-blogging the words 'Steve is cold'). It was great to see some indoor sport last weekend, as we went to the Brentwood Centre and watched the Leopards play basketball.
Much as I like going to the odd football or rugby match it was nice to be in the warm and so close to the action for a sporting event - the boys loved it as well (including the dancers). All in all it was a great day out.
The weekend's match against Bristol was abandoned with just 24 seconds to go after a horrific accident which brought Carl Latham-Henry to the ground. The good news is that Carl is on the mend and will be joining the team on the coach tomorrow - I hope to talk to manager Jon Burnell on tomorrow's radio show as well.
The next match in Brentwood is on 21 December against Reading. All being well, we'll be shouting for the Leopards along with the rest of them.
Much as I like going to the odd football or rugby match it was nice to be in the warm and so close to the action for a sporting event - the boys loved it as well (including the dancers). All in all it was a great day out.
The weekend's match against Bristol was abandoned with just 24 seconds to go after a horrific accident which brought Carl Latham-Henry to the ground. The good news is that Carl is on the mend and will be joining the team on the coach tomorrow - I hope to talk to manager Jon Burnell on tomorrow's radio show as well.
The next match in Brentwood is on 21 December against Reading. All being well, we'll be shouting for the Leopards along with the rest of them.
Sunday, 9 November 2008
Good Year for Sport?
After last weekend's mad last corner action at the grand prix, it made me realise how mad sports fans can be.
One of the biggest UK TV audiences for a grand prix, had the ultimate 'grandstand finish' and for two days, there was nothing else on the news apart from Hamilton's win, until they moved on to coverage of the US election. H
ad it rained 30 seconds later, the headlines would have been very different - arguably the greatest first two seasons of all time, for any sport regardless.
In an Olympic year, and one in which Britain's athletes did themselves proud, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be one to watch - especially as it has put most millionaire footballers, who failed to make it to Euro 2008, in the shade.
A classic year for British sport, and one thet has served me well. Thanks to the generosity of F1Wolf, I have won an iPod and now the star prize of three bottles of Champagne thanks (perhaps) to Timo Glock.
2008 - a good sporting year? I'll drink to that!
One of the biggest UK TV audiences for a grand prix, had the ultimate 'grandstand finish' and for two days, there was nothing else on the news apart from Hamilton's win, until they moved on to coverage of the US election. H
ad it rained 30 seconds later, the headlines would have been very different - arguably the greatest first two seasons of all time, for any sport regardless.In an Olympic year, and one in which Britain's athletes did themselves proud, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be one to watch - especially as it has put most millionaire footballers, who failed to make it to Euro 2008, in the shade.
A classic year for British sport, and one thet has served me well. Thanks to the generosity of F1Wolf, I have won an iPod and now the star prize of three bottles of Champagne thanks (perhaps) to Timo Glock.
2008 - a good sporting year? I'll drink to that!
Sunday, 2 November 2008
2008 F1 Championship
If the final grand prix of this season was a story in a film, I
wouldn't have believed it. The most exiting finale to a world
championship ever?
I've still got a headache.
wouldn't have believed it. The most exiting finale to a world
championship ever?
I've still got a headache.
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Steve Robertson
Sent whilst mobile
http://blog.steve.dj
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
No Publicity is Bad Publicity?
As one of the local radio stations has taken their breakfast presenters off air, in what I presume is a publicity stunt. The main story on the news is currently Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross's treatment of 78 year-old Andrew Sachs (in what was a recorded show). Questions have been raised in Parliament and Gordon Brown has even entered the debate.
It seems a sad state of affairs that people are talking about the 'Martin and Sue' Essex FM breakfast show, and possibly being made aware of its existance, because they are not on air. By the same token, Russell Brand's show is likely to have a lot of new listeners this weekend (if the presented doesn't take an enforced break) due to the Radio 2 being advertised on the news.
This sort of thing wouldn't have happened in the days of Jimmy Young and John Dunn, but then I'm nearly 40. Then again, Terry Wogan's still getting a fair few listeners on the former Light Programme and he's hardly controversial.
It seems a sad state of affairs that people are talking about the 'Martin and Sue' Essex FM breakfast show, and possibly being made aware of its existance, because they are not on air. By the same token, Russell Brand's show is likely to have a lot of new listeners this weekend (if the presented doesn't take an enforced break) due to the Radio 2 being advertised on the news.
This sort of thing wouldn't have happened in the days of Jimmy Young and John Dunn, but then I'm nearly 40. Then again, Terry Wogan's still getting a fair few listeners on the former Light Programme and he's hardly controversial.
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Too Busy to Blog?
Since coming back from Wales, I've realised that I need to make more time to post to my blog. The main excuse I have for the lack of content here is that I spend a lot of my free time on my radio show, which may only be 2 hours a week but needs a lot of input during the week. As always, you're quite welcome to join me in the Phoenix FM chatroom during the Saturday Kickabout on a Saturday afternoon.
I will keep posting my thoughts here though, it just seems I haven't had many thoughts in the past few weeks, and if you're interested in the latest goings on with the radio show the showpage is updated weekly at:-
Sunday, 28 September 2008
Back Home
We had a great week away in Wales. All three of us are nice and relaxed, especially after such good weather for the past week.
If you have dogs and want to go somewhere dog-friendly for a self-catering holiday, you could no no better than going to Little Dumpledale.
It's back to the daily grind again, and back on the radio on Saturday.
If you have dogs and want to go somewhere dog-friendly for a self-catering holiday, you could no no better than going to Little Dumpledale.
It's back to the daily grind again, and back on the radio on Saturday.
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
R.E.M. Top 25
It was great to do the R.E.M. Top 20 radio show on Phoenix FM on Saturday. The results will be shown on the Phoenix FM website shortly, but I can confirm the top 25 as follows:-
Thanks for listening everyone.
The top 25 was as follows:-
1- Nightswimming
2- Country Feedback
3- Losing My Religion
4- Find the River
5- Fall on me
6- It's the End of the World as we Know it
7- Driver 8
8- At My Most Beautiful
9- Leave
10-Man on the Moon
11-What's the Frequency, Kenneth?
12-Electrolite
13-E-Bow the Letter
14-Walk Unafraid
15-Orange Crush
16-Everybody Hurts
17-World Leader Pretend
18-Drive
19-Imitation of Life
20-I Believe
21-Strange Currencies
22-Daysleeper
23-Leaving New York
24-Bad Day
25-The One I Love
One of my favourites, especially after seeing it performed live at Twickenham, is Perfect Circle (no. 37). For anyone interested, Shiny Happy People was no. 40.
Thanks for listening everyone.
The top 25 was as follows:-
1- Nightswimming
2- Country Feedback
3- Losing My Religion
4- Find the River
5- Fall on me
6- It's the End of the World as we Know it
7- Driver 8
8- At My Most Beautiful
9- Leave
10-Man on the Moon
11-What's the Frequency, Kenneth?
12-Electrolite
13-E-Bow the Letter
14-Walk Unafraid
15-Orange Crush
16-Everybody Hurts
17-World Leader Pretend
18-Drive
19-Imitation of Life
20-I Believe
21-Strange Currencies
22-Daysleeper
23-Leaving New York
24-Bad Day
25-The One I Love
One of my favourites, especially after seeing it performed live at Twickenham, is Perfect Circle (no. 37). For anyone interested, Shiny Happy People was no. 40.
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Italian Grand Prix
What a great race for Torro Rosso and Sebastian Vettel, with arguably the drive of the season. Youngest pole-sitter to youngest winner, and his first ever podium place is a P1 - all for the Red Bull 'B-team'.
I can't see the appeal on Monday week coming to anything for McLaren and these does at least seem to have been a clarification of the rules after overtaking after going off the track.
It was great for a non works team to win a race, which has at least brought some true sport back to F1.
I can't see the appeal on Monday week coming to anything for McLaren and these does at least seem to have been a clarification of the rules after overtaking after going off the track.
It was great for a non works team to win a race, which has at least brought some true sport back to F1.
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