Phonic FM – Exeter's sound alternative

The Edge of Jazz

(Dr) David Treharne plays jazz, and jazz related music, to an eclectic, esoteric and discerning audience of people who have an ear to spare on Tuesday afternoons.

Occupy the Airwaves

Phonic FM and Dreadnought South West present ‘Occupy the Airwaves’, our annual day-long takeover of the station on International Women’s Day, Monday 8 March 2020.

Living Better with Dementia

With local dementia champion, Gina Awad BEM. I showcase a wide range of guests from people living with dementia to care partners and families in addition to sharing innovative practice. I have a variety of guests from the local area and from across the country.

The Inner Game of Food, Diet & Life

Supporting you on your way to better health and well-being.
If you have any health issues, or simply want to live a more fulfilled life, feeling comfortable in your own skin, this programme will be of interest to you.

Tom Williams

Tom brings you a load of new alternative music.

St David’s Hillbillies

DJ Peachy and guests play lots of new music from Exeter and beyond. Touring acts and up-and-coming locals with a Q&A session on the phone when we can’t get someone in to the studio.

Ditch Chickens

Presented by Eleanor-Viola and Elle. Soul, funk, R&B, hip hop and all the good things in between! Special guests and occasional live music. The Ditch Chickens aim to promote the local music scene.

The Miscellany Show

Presented by DJ John M. I play a mixture of music and have studio sessions, interviews and spoken word. I talk about the music, chat with guests, and drop in other random general factoids! I play music to soothe and rock, to relax and hype, the unusual and usual.

Wallpaper Sounds

With Caroline Hart. Playing those favourite 80s songs, to folk discovered in the Western Isles, to Indian ragas…

The Respect Show

Bully, Paul Giblin, Helen Connole and Paul Barnes take turns to present the show. The music is an eclectic mix of many styles from all over the world. The show aims to complement the annual Exeter Respect festival and celebrate diversity in the area and in the wider world.

Jazzy Business

Linda Humphries provides business information, advice and interviews with local business owners. The programme also features listings for business networking events. The music is swing jazz or upbeat jazz to put listeners in a good mood. It’s a place to share ideas, and spread optimism in the business world.

Anti-Telly Time

With Chee. The main objective of Anti-Telly Time is to give listeners a giggle and a smile. There’s music from local bands through to obscure sounds, and music that makes you dance against your will. Sometimes spoken-word and other non-music delights will pop up, with guests on occasion. It’s a party and you’re invited.

The Friday Modulation

With Jim. Playing all the very best in mod, ska, punk and indie, it’s probably the best thing you can do on a Friday night with your clothes on.

The High Fidelity Radio Show

Nick Burrow and Nigel Lowe, old friends from Exmouth Comprehensive Sixth Form days (1977–now), each create a playlist (Nick Hornby style) to share with our audience.

The CoLab Radio Show

With John Stammers. The CoLab Radio Show explores the work of the community and voluntary sector in Exeter, highlighting the projects and people whose passion is improving lives and promoting positive change.

The EAR Show

Exeter Art Radio. New and old sounds from the listenable avant-garde, art-related soundscapes and audio works, songs about the anthropocene and first world problems.

Artist and cultural conversations and interviews will sit comfortably alongside listings and reviews of stuff going down in the locale.

The Coming

Greg Gould (the Ghoulish Groover) presents breakbeats and EDM. It’s for anyone who loves music. I’d like to captivate my audience.

Happy Sundays

Hosted by Jeff Sleeman, Happy Sundays promotes and explores the creative and cultural life of the area with an emphasis on how the arts can contribute to wellbeing.

White Russian for Breakfast

I present an eclectic mix of music and comment, often with a guest or two. I will also play new electronic music from local producers. I’m a prominent member of the relatively new Exeter House & Techno community, and will draw attention to news and events relating to that.

The Last Transmission

Mark and Steve play the best new music, though we can’t resist throwing in some classic oldies. We like to have local musicians come into the studio to play live, and speak to national and international acts via the wonders of the telephone.

Emergent Unsigned Radio Show

Presented by Jason Maddocks. Playing Unknown, Unsigned and Emerging artists from around the world.

Bats in the Belfry

A traveller linguist, singer/songwriter, philosopher and photographer from Transylvania. Playing music that heals the soul and makes one a bit more aware about mental health issues. All this seasoned with friendly interviews with local artists regardless of how known or unknown they are. Live acoustic sessions. Live video streaming. I wish to make you feel connected, elevated and more aware.

The Decades Show

With Christian Brook. The Decades Show aims to find music from across the past ten decades that will appeal to anyone who was into the alternative scene in the 80s – basically anything from the 1910s to yesterday!

Accessibility Matters

Andrew Barge, Chair of Trustees at Living Options Devon, will be talking all things accessibility. Living Options is a user-led disability charity offering a range of services to deaf people and the disabled community in the county of Devon.

The Planet Fear Radio Show

Presented by Jude Fear with various guest hosts. We play an eclectic mix of various genres including pop, Americana and indie. We talk largely nonsense in an effort to make each other and our audience laugh.

The Way of Things

Presented by John Tron Davidson, Dragon and The Spring. The Way of Things shares all the records that we’ve found, been told about, and loved.

Classical Journey

Luch Càise-Dearg presents baroque, classical, romantic and modern music performed by solo artists, chamber ensembles, orchestras and choirs. Most recordings are made by local artists, many of whom discuss their work and perform live on the programme.