[Misc] Frank Skinner podcast..

The Clamp

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For those, like me, who enjoyed Frank Skinner’s radio show/podcast on Absolute, today he’s launched his new podcast.

Same team back; Frank, Emily, and Pierre.

Very happy to have him back.

Frank Skinner to launch podcast with previous co-hosts after Absolute Radio exit

The comedian and presenter will be joined by his former co-hosts Emily Dean and Pierre Novellie.

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Jimmy Grimble

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Any idea why Absolute Radio dropped him? I know he’s not everyone’s cup of tea and I find Emily grating from time to time, but I always thought that show was Absolute’s best offering.

 

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It’s superb of course. He’s simply one of the funniest people ever and those sidekicks are perfect foils.

 

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A nice surprise when it appeared on my podcast feed today. Shall stick that on over lunch.

 

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Thanks for the heads up. Excellent news.

 

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Jimmy Grimble said:

Any idea why Absolute Radio dropped him? I know he’s not everyone’s cup of tea and I find Emily grating from time to time, but I always thought that show was Absolute’s best offering.

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16 years on air. They like to refresh like any radio station I suppose?

 

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The Clamp said:

16 years on air. They like to refresh like any radio station I suppose?

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Quite possibly. I’d have guessed cost-cutting because I don’t think they’ve replaced him with another ‘name’ as such.

 

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The Clamp said:

16 years on air. They like to refresh like any radio station I suppose?

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It’s a cutthroat world, I remember Nicky Keig-Shevlin, an excellent presenter, both on air and for all her charity work, getting told on the Wednesday, that after a decade of excellent ratings, Friday would be her last show.

At least she got the chance to say goodbye

But everything happens for a reason and her and good Old Bob Booker couldn’t be happier

 

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Thanks for heads up, Saturday morning now dull since Frank was axed from Absolute radio....

 

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Jimmy Grimble said:

Quite possibly. I’d have guessed cost-cutting because I don’t think they’ve replaced him with another ‘name’ as such.

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I think Jon Richardson has just started a show in the same slot. I don't think he'd be much cheaper.

 

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I think Jon Richardson has just started a show in the same slot. I don't think he'd be much cheaper.

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Fair enough. Will give that a listen.