MKFM Podcasts

• Jane Lambert, CEO of Makewell

  Tuesday, 27 October 2026

  7 minutes

  Michael Blades chats to Jane Lambert, CEO of Makewell as she gives advice for parents on how to support their children with mental health, and explains the support available at Makewell.

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, Saydee, The Great British Bake Off

  Tuesday, 27 October 2026

  4 minutes

  Trev & Ros catch up with Saydee from The Great British Bake Off about this year's show and how you can apply for next year's series.

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• Keith van Waitt, Musician

  Tuesday, 27 October 2026

  9 minutes

  Michael Blades chats to Milton Keynes-raised musician, Keith van Waitt about his latest album and how he balances his passion for music with his business ventures.

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, Cllr Paul Trendall, Mayor of Milton Keynes

  Monday, 26 October 2026

  9 minutes

  Trev & Ros catch up with The Mayor, Councillor Paul Trendall about the City of Culture short list and the 24hr Pickle Ball Challenge for the Food Bank.

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, Nick Mann, MKBAAs

  Friday, 23 October 2026

  9 minutes

  Wes & Ros catch up with Nick Mann to discuss the upcoming 13th year of the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards, entries close on the 6th November.

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• Bobby Hennessy, Dylan's Cancer Fight

  Thursday, 22 October 2026

  10 minutes

  Michael Blades chats to Dylan’s uncle, Bobby Hennessy, about 25-year-old Dylan’s battle with rare and aggressive DSRCT cancer. They discuss Dylan’s journey so far and the efforts to raise vital awareness of DSRCT whilst generating support.

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• Mark Shaw, Lead Singer of Then Jerico

  Tuesday, 20 October 2026

  9 minutes

  Michael Blades chats to Mark Shaw, lead singer of Then Jerico as he fills us in on the 40th Anniversary tour of their debut album 'FIRST (The Sound Of Music)'.

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, MP Emily Darlington

  Tuesday, 20 October 2026

  10 minutes

  Trev & Ros catch up with MP Emily Darlington to hear all about new robots for MK, City of Culture and Leah's Law.

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• Sarah Caudwell, T-Level Tutor & Aaron Thomas T-Level Student at MK College

  Monday, 19 October 2026

  6 minutes

  Michael Blades chats to Sarah Caldwell, T-Level Tutor at MK College as she explains the benefits of T-Levels and explores the courses on offer. Health T-Level student Aaron Thomas shares his experience and why he’d recommend a T-Level over an A-Level.

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, Lily Dean, Bletchley Park

  Monday, 19 October 2026

  5 minutes

  Trev & Ros chat to Lily from Bletchley Park to talk about all the spooky goings on at the park this Halloween!

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, Cllr Jane Carr, Leader of Milton Keynes Council

  Friday, 16 October 2026

  8 minutes

  Wes & Ros catch up with Cllr Jane Carr, Leader of Milton Keynes Council, to discuss the city’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 and why it matters so much for Milton Keynes and its future.

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• Esther Niles, Matilda, Milton Keynes Theatre

  Thursday, 15 October 2026

  6 minutes

  Michael Blades speaks to Esther who is playing Mrs Phelps in Matilda the Musical coming to Milton Keynes Theatre later this month.

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• Richard Taylor Woods, Mamma Mia The Musical, Milton Keynes Theatre

  Thursday, 15 October 2026

  7 minutes

  Michael Blades chats to Richard who stars in Mamma Mia The Musical currently showing at Milton Keynes Theatre.

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• Tash Kyle, Head of Education & Customer Liaison, Woburn Safari Park

  Wednesday, 14 October 2026

  8 minutes

  Michael Blades catches up with Tash from Woburn Safari Park to hear all about what the park has to offer for local schools.

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• Simon Green, CEO, YMCA South Midlands

  Tuesday, 13 October 2026

  8 minutes

  Michael Blades chats to Simon from the YMCA South Midlands to tell us all about the new accommodation available for young people in the city.

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, John & Claire Croucher, Leah's Law

  Tuesday, 13 October 2026

  13 minutes

  Trev & Ros have a conversation with Leah Croucher's parents John & Claire ahead of the documentary 'The Search for Leah Croucher: A Parents Nightmare' being aired this evening. As they said they hate to ask the people of Milton Keynes to do something else for them but they urge you to sign the petition for Leah's Law to get it in front of Parliament.

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• Lloyd Munyaviri, Organiser, Empty Chairs

  Friday, 9 October 2026

  9 minutes

  Michael Blades speaks to Lloyd who is hosting an Empty Chairs event in Milton Keynes to support World mental Health Day.

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• Shaun Orchard, Operations Manager, UK Planet Tools

  Friday, 9 October 2026

  7 minutes

  Michael Blades interviews Shaun from UK Planet Tools to hear all about the local family business and what they have coming up.

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• Lucy Roberts, Communications Manager, Milton Keynes Community Foundation

  Friday, 9 October 2026

  7 minutes

  Michael blades chats to Lucy from Milton Keynes Community Foundation to hear what a success their Community Roots project was!

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, Milton Keynes City Council, Park Smart Competition Winner

  Friday, 9 October 2026

  10 minutes

  Trev & Ros chat to the winner of Milton Keynes City Councils Park Smart competition Stephen from Cold Harbour School, his Teacher Ms Emma Collicott and Councillor Kerrie Bradburn talking active travel, getting on bikes and making the school drop off safer for kids.

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, Nick Baker, UK Padel

  Thursday, 8 October 2026

  4 minutes

  Wes & Ros chat to Nick from UK Padel to talk about the new courts at Willen Lake opening soon.

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, Mark Davies, MK Dons

  Wednesday, 7 October 2026

  5 minutes

  Trev & Ros catch up with Mark from the MK Dons and hear about how business's can support the local community by purchasing a Club Red Business package, and giving the gift of football to people who may need it the most.

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• Paul Mitchell, CEO, Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust

  Tuesday, 6 October 2026

  8 minutes

  Michael Blades catches up with Paul from the Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust as he celebrates his first year in his post as CEO.

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, Sue Burke, MK Act

  Tuesday, 6 October 2026

  4 minutes

  Trev & Ros chat to Sue from MK Act as it's domestic abuse awareness month and this week your donations to this local charity are doubled!

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• Alison Johnson, Events & Fundraising Manager, Harry's Rainbow

  Monday, 5 October 2026

  6 minutes

  Michael Blades catches up with Alison from Harry's Rainbow following their Golden Ticket Ball this weekend!

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• Helen Winter, Senior Campaign Lead & Jenny Caen, Nurse, Willen Hospice

  Friday, 2 October 2026

  8 minutes

  Michael Blades chats to Helen & Jenny from Willen Hospice Milton Keynes as they launch their Christmas campaign "From your moment to theirs" and how you can support our local hospice.

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• Sasha & Natalie Oram-Jones, Acoustic Duo, Twice Over

  Thursday, 1 October 2026

  10 minutes

  Michael Blades chats to Sasha & Natalie a songwriting duo from Milton Keynes who have a new single coming out!

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• MKFM Breakfast Show, Esmée Gummer, Nations 5k

  Thursday, 1 October 2026

  7 minutes

  Wes & Ros chat to Esmée Gummer who is running the length of the UK over 99 days, covering 5,000km and hosting 77 free community 5ks along the way, all to help get 1 million people moving for charity.

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• Jess Pearson, Community & Events Fundraising Manager, Medical Detection Dogs

  Wednesday, 30 September 2026

  8 minutes

  Michael Blades chats to Jess from Medical Detection Dogs with a little help from her friend Claire who would both love for you to join them at their fundraising firewalk on Halloween!

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• Nikki Ramskill, Female Health Doctor & Nurse, Wendy Gunes

  Tuesday, 29 September 2026

  7 minutes

  Michael Blades speaks to Nikki Ramskill, The Female Health Doctor and co-host Wendy Gunes about the Women’s Health Conference that they are hosting in central Milton Keynes, bringing together local experts for an afternoon dedicated to women’s health and wellbeing.

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