Phonic FM

Programmes

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.

Casual City Radio

Presented by Richard Trump (AKA Trumpy) playing all things punk, alternative, indie, 2tone, mod, new wave and ska.

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.

The Grunge Explanation

DJ Jim Finn is spinning the discs and comin’ atcha with what he hopes is a topical off-piste grunge show. Fortean news included…

Roots and Shoots

Presented alternately by Martin Henning and Bully. We play folk and roots related/derived music from all over the world and just down the road, with guests and live music in the studio.

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.

Lisa and Tom

We bring you our favourite tunes from the world of alternative music, featuring lots of brand new independent artists, classic tunes, a smattering of bizarre tracks – alongside our terrible sense of humour.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

Sounds from the Fun Bus

Just me (Kerrie), with some great tunes, the occasional guest and the odd bit of live music. From blues to punk, country to dark house, classical to k-pop, I’ll be sharing some of the sounds I like and love.

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.

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 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.

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.

Non-stop music

When we’re not broadcasting live we play non-stop music of every genre from our vast music library. It’s a musical lucky dip, all carefully selected by Phonic FM members.

Ja-Fu-Re! Collective Radio Show

With DJ Peachy and occasional guests. Jazz, Funk, Reggae and everything in between. The music played is the only topic and if a good mix is happening there’s no need to interrupt.

Emergent Unsigned Radio Show

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

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.