
*Disclaimer – I am very sorry but this post is about my radio interview. Normal service will resume soon!*
‘Radio Ga Ga’ is one of the songs that reminds me of my childhood. It would always be playing as we made our fortnightly trip up the A12 to visit my grandparents. Queen and also Tina Turner must have been the only albums my mum and dad had in the car because it was played A LOT! Mum chose to remind me of this very fact when she rang me up to offer me a last minute pep talk. Her wise words were –
“Don’t go radio ga ga”
Thanks. So with those wise words ringing round my head I found myself unable to relax. I decided that I needed to prepare myself; carry out some research, treat it like I would a blog post. So I did what any sane person would do – I watched Alan Partridge.
But I went too far. I watched so many Alan Partridge episodes that I became convinced that I was going to shout “a-ha” or “smell my cheese”. The Partridge had escalated the anxiety. I became sure that I was going to make a fool of myself. This happens frequently. Yesterday I turned up to a cookery class a day early. A whole day! I sat in the car park thinking I had scared everyone away with my radio interview.
Anyway I digress. I had become convinced that I was going to shout something very innapropriate and as a result BBC Jersey would be taken off air FOREVER! This is a real issue. I am always dropping myself in it. Mr C gets very nervous whenever we attend a wedding. The reason for his nerves is when the vicar announces,
“if anyone knows of any lawful impediment.”
He feels me tense up. You see I have this irrational fear that I am going to stand up and casually announce,
“Yeah, I do.”
I think I have a secret craving for a dramatic moment. You know the cliffhanger in Eastenders when the duffs duffs come in. I would like one of those moments, just once. For the record I have never ever done it. Although we were at a wedding when Oldest was 1 years old. Oldest chose to do the loudest trump at that very part of the wedding. Completely upstaged the bride and groom. Alive a year and she had already managed her duff duff moment. I was very proud.
How it actually went
When I met Charlie McArdle he immediately put me at ease by complimenting me on my very red jumper. Cunning move Charlie! I immediately liked him because I am a firm believer that flattery will get you everywhere. Now I was worried that I would be daunted by the appearance of a radio station. However, thanks to my excessive watching of Alan Partridge I felt right at home. Charlie was really lovely and even humoured me when I rather excitedly offered (demanded) to sort his blog out! Before we knew it I was on air. If you would like to listen then it is below. I am about 1 hour 2o min in. Click on the link below and it should work. Fingers crossed.
The interview
Click on the link below
I have only listened to part of it and I can only apologise for how Essex I sound. I have lived all of my adult life in Yorkshire and Jersey and I still sound like I have escaped from an episode of TOWIE! I think it went ok. There was a slightly awkward moment when Charlie got me mixed up with another Jersey blogger-Jersey Girl. I wish I was Jersey Girl because she has a very glamorous blog and lives a rather fabulous life. However, as we all know glam and me do not go together *sigh*. Rather hard to do glam when you spend your days chasing your three year old up and down slides. Anyway after that slight error it all went swimmingly. A while back I had a read a post by Amy from Mr and Mrs T plus three who said that if you aren’t confident then you pretend to be confident. Well it works, fake it until you feel it! I enjoyed it so much that I now have a taste for radio. Perhaps I could be a roving reporter, an undercover investigative reporter or even just be allowed to come in and speak every now and again on the radio. What do you say Charlie? *Hint, hint*
In other news my mum was incredibly proud. In fact she said that she was going to invite the neighbours round to listen to it whilst enjoying some nibbles and wine. Yes, I am now the modern equivalent of a slide show evening for my mum and dad. I wonder if she wheeled out her pineapple and cheese sticks too.
The Tribe
At the start of the interview I make some incoherent ramblings about being in a tribe. This isn’t some weird cult. It is actually a tribe that I only joined about a week ago but already their support has been invaluable. They are the nicest bunch of bloggers around. If you are new to blogging then you should head over to Katie’s blog. Katie set up the tribe because she wanted to create a like minded group of people who would provide support and encouragement to each other. She is doing a fantastic job so far. If you would like to join then check out Mummy in a tutu blog.
Vote for me
Now back to the obligatory tag on paragraph where I beg you all to vote for me in the Fresh Voice category. But seriously please vote for me. You can do it by clicking on the BiB badge or by clicking >>>>here Just fill in your email and click on me and hit send. Quicker than making a cup of tea.
Ps Charlie you have to invite me back if I become a finalist and remember spread the word and get everyone voting for ISLAND LIVING 365! 🙂
Well done! Glad it went so well and nice to see the tribe mentioned too, it is lovely how everyone supports one another – Katie has done a wonderful job!
Thank you. Yes, Katie is doing a fab job!
Ha! Ha! The wedding thing! I totally get all tense at that part too! I have a horribly embarassing wedding moment when my best friend got married and I was sitting near the front. She came down the aisle and I had this moment of not knowing whether to laugh or cry as I was so overwhelmed…In the end I just sort of made this explosive laugh/cry thing to which I thought ‘did that sound as loud to everyone else as it did in my head!?)…It did, and caused the collective snapping around of heads in my direction and then rows of shoulders shaking as they tried to contain their own giggles. Still probably one of THE most embarassing moments of my life!!
You were marvellous on the radio, BTW. A great advert for you, blogging and Jersey, I thought as my pan of Jersey Royals simmered that evening (I kid you not).
I am popping across to Mummyinatutu to see if I can join the tribe!
Hahahahahahahahaha, I can’t believe your wedding story! That is brilliant! I always end up snorting at weddings too. The only wedding I didn’t snort was my own and that was because I was in shock as my Mum had just told me something. That is a whole other story though!! 😉
Thank you for your kind comments regarding interview too 🙂 x
See, you can’t just throw something out like that and then not tell me!!!! The version I am making up in my head could be even more outrageous (although on the basis of the dialogues you have with your mum, it may not be!!)
Haa it mustn’t be nice to feel it, but it does sound rather amusing that you have this irrational worry that you are going to be inappropriate, especially at a wedding Looking forward to listening to the interview later! Slightly awkward that he got your blog mixed up though! Xxx #BloggerClubUK
Thanks Sassy. I always put my foot in it. ALWAYS!
Emma you were amaaaaazing! I loved it! Made me laugh so much – ‘shy and retiring’ ???? Your mum correcting all your grammar etc – my dad does that with mine – I need it though! And your nan – hilarious! Oh and none of the school mums know??? Think they might now. You sounded so so natural and comfortable – and just came across as someone I can’t wait to meet! Really well done you – super proud Tribester moment here! #BloggerClubUK
Awww thank you so much lovely. I am blushing over here. I can’t wait to meet you and funny pants! :- )x
I love your radio interview – you came across so well and sound so confident – it just sounds like you were having a chat and a laugh together over a coffee! Really hope you make it to the finals! 🙂 #bloggerclubuk
Oh thank you lovely lady. I really had a ball. It was so much fun. 🙂
Yayyy! I listened to it last night when the baby was asleep on me, you were a natural! I loved it, you made me chuckle. No Alan partridge moments! Although it was awkward when he said the wrong blog! #BloggerClubUK
I know, I will let him off for getting my blog wrong though! She is the big blogger on the island 🙂 x
Ahhh thank you lovely. I have to say I really enjoyed it! Great fun 🙂
Oh thank you lovely. I thought I sounded sooooo Essex. Haha. You never sound like you think, do you? 🙂 x
Emma this is awesome! Your Nan sounds hilarious, you should interview her or something and put it on the blog. ; ) And your Mum who rings you up and lets you know about your grammatical errors! hahah So excited for you, have voted for you!
Yaaay thank you for voting for me, eeeks, thank you 🙂 Ps my Nan is hilarious. There is no way I could interview her for the blog!!
Absolutely loved your interview – another talent of yours I think! You sounded so relaxed, at ease and very funny. When you mentioned the tribe, I thought it was so lovely, I’ve only joined over the past couple of weeks too but found it to be so supportive xx #bloggerclubuk
Aww thank you lovely. I was really nervous but I ended up having such a ball. It was really great fun!
Well done you, you should be super proud. I’d be way to scared to go on the radio, I can’t wait to have a listen to your interview. Loved you pr prep work by the way, excellent choice. Good luck (again) for the awards, I along with all other tribesters will be rooting for you. Xx #bloggerclubuk
Yes, I thought that my prep work was a stroke of genius really 😉 x
Oh how exciting! How did you nab that gig? I will have to listen to the interview later on. Can’t find my headphone just now.
Your mum is right to be proud of you!
I tweeted one of the djs to let him know that I had been shortlisted and he very kindly invited me in 🙂 x
I’ve voted! Congrats on your interview awesome #BloggerClubUK
Oh yaaaaaaaay, thank you so much 🙂 x
Brilliant! I did my year 10 work experience at a local radio station and sat in on a few shows. I’d forgotten all about it until now. You clearly attend far too many weddings if you cause so much of an issue 😉 I feel the need to meet your mum! She sounds hilarious and I love cheese and pineapple sticks. You have my vote and I hope you get to visit the radio station again soon 🙂
Thank you lovely. I really hope I get invited back again. I really have a taste for it now 😉 x
Ah AMAZING! Well done! I was interviewed by my local radio station last year about my blog….it was amazing but so nerve wracking I was so worried I was going to say the F word or something!!! #bloggerclubuk
haha, that was one of my fears too. But no swearing *proud face*
Fabulous post, I love Alan Partridge and I’m glad you didn’t annoy any farmers x thanks for sharing #coolmumclub
Thanks, any excuse to get in Alan Partridge and I am there! 🙂 x
Hurray for the tribe shout-out! You did a fab job – and I love how your mum used the interview as an excuse to throw a party! Maybe a TV appearance next? #coolmumclub
My mum never needs an excuse to throw a party. With regards to TV next, I did once audition to be a children’s tv presenter!! That is a whole other story though:-)
A-Hahh!! Well done, you’ve done brilliantly! I know what you mean about worrying about making some inappropriate comment. I always think that too at weddings!! Good luck with the finals. #CoolMumClub xx
I’m glad I am not the one with this slight fear of coughing at the wrong moment at weddings. I am always relieved when that part is over! 🙂 Thank you for your lovely comment x
Are you sure it’s not a weird cult!? Listening to this yesterday cheered my morning! You were totally fab and I felt ever so excited about being shortlisted…you really sold it! I hope it generates some lovely support and excitement for you in your community, you deserve it. A-ha! #puddinglove
Oh thank you for your lovely comment and I’m glad you enjoyed it!! A-ha xx
Totally have various Alan Partridge-isms spinning round in my brain now! Congratulations – I’m seriously impressed, I hate my speaking voice and don’t think I could ever be live on air – I’m not quick thinking enough!
On the wedding front, at my wedding, when it came to the objections, my cousin’s two year old shouted – ‘ME, ME, ME!’ very loudly! Clearly it’s an inbuilt compulsion in lots of us. The poor vicar didn’t seem to know what to do – whether he should actually take this objection seriously or not! Luckily he proceeded as planned 🙂 #coolmumclub
Thank you, I can’t listen to it all back because of my voice! I can’t believe what happened at your wedding. Oh my goodness! That must have been a proper duff duff moment! 🙂 xx
Haha, thanks Pat and yes long live the tribe! 🙂
Knowing me, knowing you! It was great fun. I really enjoyed myself 🙂 x
Oh, well done. Glad it went well. I’ve been asked to,do,it and said no! I’d probably swear!
Oh you should give it a go. I bet you would love it and I’m sure you wouldn’t swear 🙂 x
Well done. You are much braver then me. I would probably stammer my way through the whole thing and forget my name or something! Thanks for linking up to #FridayFrolics
haha, thanks. I can’t listen to it all the way through as I just cringe!! I am just very pleased with myself for not swearing!
What a fab opportunity, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂 I love how you demanded to fix his blog lol
Thanks for linking up to #BloggerClubUK 🙂
Debbie
Thanks, I know I can’t believe that I offered that too. I was a little bit excited – whoops
We are a fab tribe and that was a great radio interview! Hope you make the finalist so you can have another go? Possibly featuring your mum because your posts featuring her always have me howling! Hope #PuddingLove gained you a few more voters! Thanks for linking up x
Haha, ok if I make it to finals I will be sure to try and go back on and feature my mum, although she will see be banned from the BiBs 😉
Big up your Nan! Not that Essex at all. A fine radio debut! #fridayfrolics (i know its Monday, God I’m slow….)