Carousel Radio

Carousel Radio

Carousel Radio is a show and a podcast that is planned and presented by our learning disabled DJs and radio presenters. It’s one of the only places on the radio where you can hear spoken word exclusively by learning disabled artists.

  • 38 minutes 49 seconds
    Episode 136: Carousel Radio: The Ice Fingers of Death

    For the final Carousel Radio show, Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability or Autism. The show includes an update from the Oska Bright Team as they prepare for another film festival, music from the Carousel Chorus and Carousel Anthem Musicians, sea-themed poems in ‘You, Me & The Sea’, audio diaries about living independently for the first time in 'Sounds Like My Life', and ideas for changing the country from St. John's College in Brighton in 'When I'm Prime Minister'.
    The show ends with the announcement of two new Carousel podcasts. Tune in for details.
    For updates visit:  carousel.org.uk/carouselradio

    3 March 2024, 11:56 pm
  • 23 minutes 17 seconds
    Episode 135: Carousel Radio: Tropical Penguin

    Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability or Autism. The show includes music from Club Soda rock band, MALZ, sea-themed poems, an audio diary account of international dating,  and ideas for changing the world from Downs View Life Skills College in Brighton.
    www.clubsoda.org.uk

    4 February 2024, 2:53 pm
  • 27 minutes 24 seconds
    Episode 134: Carousel Radio: Protest Contests

    Jason, Joel and Paggy present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability. The team discuss tips for hiding treasure, protest contests and creative uses for unwanted gifts. The show includes music from The Daniel Wakeford Experience, the final part of Jonny Schachter's alternative history of the 20th century, and ideas for changing the world from Downs View Life Skills College in Brighton.
    www.danielwakeford.com

    8 January 2024, 12:17 pm
  • 30 minutes 6 seconds
    Episode 133: Carousel Radio: Wolfsbane Mezuzah

    Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability. The show includes a poem from Charlie Hatton as well as the second part of Jonny Schachter's alternative history of the 20th century. Three audio diarists discuss the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. Joel & Jason discuss starfish, improvise a story regarding a diver and an underwater monster, and devise a plan in case the Werewolf population increases. Music comes from F.witch's LP 'Ice Cream on Mondays'.

    4 December 2023, 4:50 pm
  • 30 minutes 12 seconds
    Episode 132: Carousel Radio: A Very Nice Font

    Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability and autism. The show includes a poem from Electric Mutant X, a Halloween tale from Charlie Hatton, Jonny Schachter's alternative history of the 20th century in which his dad, Dr Mel Schachter, becomes UK prime Minister instead of Winston Churchill. Four audio diarists discuss the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. Joel & Jason reinvent school dinners and discuss sand dollars and rainbows. The show also features a song from Dean Rodney Jr. & the Cowboys. There is news of a Blue Camel Club night and Series 3 of Carousel TV.

    12 November 2023, 12:20 pm
  • 24 minutes 7 seconds
    Episode 131: Carousel Radio:Razzmatazz

    Joel, Fran, Paggy and Claire present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability. The show includes Jonny Schachter's memories of Californian beaches for 'You, Me & The Sea'; writer, Debbie Caulfield outlining changes she would make in 'When I'm Prime Minister'. The team ponder the wonders of an aquatic puncher, and the delights of Razzmatazz. Sam Castell-Ward and Jonny provide audio diaries. The show also features a song from 'The Black Bawlerz' to celebrate their appearance at Carousel's 'The Rockhouse' club night. 

    10 October 2023, 10:27 pm
  • 28 minutes
    Episode 130: Carousel Radio: The Raccoon Mob

    Joel, Jason and Paggy present 'You, Me & The Sea' which includes a story about Atlantis by Debbie Caulfield. The team work out how to be the worst Prime Minister, how to rebuild Atlantis, ponder Jason's 'Sea Facts' about the Telescope fish, whilst Sam Castell-Ward returns with an audio diary. New music from Sebastian Golgiri and The Hackkets.

    31 August 2023, 4:45 pm
  • 29 minutes 55 seconds
    Episode 129: Carousel Radio: 9 Brains and 3 hearts

    Claire,  Joel and Jason present 'You, Me & The Sea' which includes coastal poems from Charles Hatton and Sam Castell-Ward.  Asa tells us how he would improve life for all in ‘When I'm Prime Minister’. Sam and Susannah have recorded more audio diaries for 'Sounds Like My Life'.
    This episode features an interview and music by DJ Florida from Baked Beans Performing Arts in Battersea, and a new song from the Carousel Chorus.

    6 August 2023, 1:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 1 second
    Episode 128: Carousel Radio - The Gibbering Lord Hat Edition

    Fran, Joel and Jason present 'You, Me & The Sea': poems, stories and songs inspired by the sea. Charles Hatton tells us how he would improve life for all in ‘When I'm Prime Minister’. Sam and Susannah have recorded audio diaries for 'Sounds Like My Life'.
    This episode features The Revs performing at the Rockhouse and a new song from the Carousel Chorus.
    fairground.bandcamp.com

    30 June 2023, 11:53 am
  • 29 minutes 53 seconds
    Episode 127: Carousel Radio June 2023

    Fran, Claire and Jason present 'You, Me & The Sea': poems, stories and songs inspired by the sea; ‘When I'm Prime Minister’, where we ask, 'if you were the most powerful person in the country what would you do to make your life, and the lives of others better?' Also, 'Sounds Like My Life', radio diaries where people talk about the challenges and triumphs in their daily lives, which includes a contribution from a familiar voice. This episode features music by Luminous Starchild and Sam Castell-Ward.


    9 June 2023, 4:23 pm
  • 29 minutes 8 seconds
    Episode 126: Carousel Radio May 2023

    Joel, Jason and Fran present 'You, Me & The Sea': poems, stories and songs inspired by the sea, ‘When I'm Prime Minister’, where we ask, 'if you were the most powerful person in the country what would you do to make your life, and the lives of others better?' Also, the show includes 'Sounds Like My Life', radio diaries where people talk about the challenges and triumphs in their daily lives. We also hear from Team Domenica, a Brighton-based organisation who support young people with learning disabilities to acquire the skills and confidence needed to get paid employment & reach their full potential.
    www.teamdomenica.com

    9 May 2023, 1:36 pm
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