Oliver Needham
@olivr.uk
Virtual Events Producer 💻🎥📱
Presenter of The Today Show on PCR FM 📻
Married 💗 + Dad to baby 👶🏻 & dog 🐾
Presenter of The Today Show on PCR FM 📻
Married 💗 + Dad to baby 👶🏻 & dog 🐾
The irony isn't lost that a Hits Radio post on Threads is both its first and last...
@radio.today
@radio.today
June 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The irony isn't lost that a Hits Radio post on Threads is both its first and last...
@radio.today
@radio.today
Niche radio idea: Hospital Radio.
Only playing songs from hospitals.
Including:
- Animal Hospital TV theme
- Music included in Theme Hospital
- Holby City TV theme
- Casualty TV theme
- Your local hospital's phone call hold music
You're welcome.
Only playing songs from hospitals.
Including:
- Animal Hospital TV theme
- Music included in Theme Hospital
- Holby City TV theme
- Casualty TV theme
- Your local hospital's phone call hold music
You're welcome.
May 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Niche radio idea: Hospital Radio.
Only playing songs from hospitals.
Including:
- Animal Hospital TV theme
- Music included in Theme Hospital
- Holby City TV theme
- Casualty TV theme
- Your local hospital's phone call hold music
You're welcome.
Only playing songs from hospitals.
Including:
- Animal Hospital TV theme
- Music included in Theme Hospital
- Holby City TV theme
- Casualty TV theme
- Your local hospital's phone call hold music
You're welcome.
It's time to move away from @123reg.bsky.social as they're owned by @godaddy.com.
I originally bought domains with GD, but then moved to a British provider. Sadly that isn't the case any more, so I'm trying moving a couple of domains to a different UK provider at renewal. Let's see how things go!
I originally bought domains with GD, but then moved to a British provider. Sadly that isn't the case any more, so I'm trying moving a couple of domains to a different UK provider at renewal. Let's see how things go!
April 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It's time to move away from @123reg.bsky.social as they're owned by @godaddy.com.
I originally bought domains with GD, but then moved to a British provider. Sadly that isn't the case any more, so I'm trying moving a couple of domains to a different UK provider at renewal. Let's see how things go!
I originally bought domains with GD, but then moved to a British provider. Sadly that isn't the case any more, so I'm trying moving a couple of domains to a different UK provider at renewal. Let's see how things go!
Tonight's adulting task; travel insurance for the family who all have pre-existing medical conditions.
Spend ages filling out the form, select a policy, just to be hit with a "something went wrong, contact us" page...
Humph.
Spend ages filling out the form, select a policy, just to be hit with a "something went wrong, contact us" page...
Humph.
April 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Tonight's adulting task; travel insurance for the family who all have pre-existing medical conditions.
Spend ages filling out the form, select a policy, just to be hit with a "something went wrong, contact us" page...
Humph.
Spend ages filling out the form, select a policy, just to be hit with a "something went wrong, contact us" page...
Humph.
Tip for those that are in the UK and want to watch the original Naked Gun films.
Sky customers (TV, internet, mobile) can get 6 months free Paramount+ via Sky VIP.*
Use a virtual card linked to an empty savings pot, like in Starling, then when the promo expires, you won't get charged!
Sky customers (TV, internet, mobile) can get 6 months free Paramount+ via Sky VIP.*
Use a virtual card linked to an empty savings pot, like in Starling, then when the promo expires, you won't get charged!
April 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tip for those that are in the UK and want to watch the original Naked Gun films.
Sky customers (TV, internet, mobile) can get 6 months free Paramount+ via Sky VIP.*
Use a virtual card linked to an empty savings pot, like in Starling, then when the promo expires, you won't get charged!
Sky customers (TV, internet, mobile) can get 6 months free Paramount+ via Sky VIP.*
Use a virtual card linked to an empty savings pot, like in Starling, then when the promo expires, you won't get charged!
Reposted by Oliver Needham
Regardless of what you think of the numbers themselves, I cannot fathom the order in which these countries are listed!
It's not alphabetical and neither column is in numerical order...
It's not alphabetical and neither column is in numerical order...
April 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Regardless of what you think of the numbers themselves, I cannot fathom the order in which these countries are listed!
It's not alphabetical and neither column is in numerical order...
It's not alphabetical and neither column is in numerical order...
@spaldingvoice.bsky.social Not sure if you're aware, but it's really hard to read articles on your website when the paragraphs aren't vertically spaced. There's no gap between paragraphs so it looks like a large block of text. It looks like a simple CSS fix, and I'm sure others will appreciate it.
April 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
@spaldingvoice.bsky.social Not sure if you're aware, but it's really hard to read articles on your website when the paragraphs aren't vertically spaced. There's no gap between paragraphs so it looks like a large block of text. It looks like a simple CSS fix, and I'm sure others will appreciate it.
Are there any 'slow' radio stations out there that are ambient sounds of a particular location?
If I remember correctly, on the UK SSDAB trials in Brighton, there were sounds of seagulls recorded locally.
If I remember correctly, on the UK SSDAB trials in Brighton, there were sounds of seagulls recorded locally.
April 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Are there any 'slow' radio stations out there that are ambient sounds of a particular location?
If I remember correctly, on the UK SSDAB trials in Brighton, there were sounds of seagulls recorded locally.
If I remember correctly, on the UK SSDAB trials in Brighton, there were sounds of seagulls recorded locally.
Was filling out a form recently that asked when the situation of having an under 5 "will last until?"
I found it a very odd way to phrase the question!
I found it a very odd way to phrase the question!
April 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Was filling out a form recently that asked when the situation of having an under 5 "will last until?"
I found it a very odd way to phrase the question!
I found it a very odd way to phrase the question!
Why does Teams during a meeting give the same prominence to those without cameras on, as those with them on?
I don't want to see two letter initials the same size as someone's video and I'd like the choice to change the layout during a meeting and screen share.
I don't want to see two letter initials the same size as someone's video and I'd like the choice to change the layout during a meeting and screen share.
February 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Why does Teams during a meeting give the same prominence to those without cameras on, as those with them on?
I don't want to see two letter initials the same size as someone's video and I'd like the choice to change the layout during a meeting and screen share.
I don't want to see two letter initials the same size as someone's video and I'd like the choice to change the layout during a meeting and screen share.
My 19 month old started talking into her maracas today like microphones. 🪇
I took my chance to turn it into her first time hosting a podcast. She loved me talking into one alongside her. 🎙️
Then before bedtime, we did it again, this time with mummy as our second guest. 🙋♀️
It was adorable. ❤️
I took my chance to turn it into her first time hosting a podcast. She loved me talking into one alongside her. 🎙️
Then before bedtime, we did it again, this time with mummy as our second guest. 🙋♀️
It was adorable. ❤️
February 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
My 19 month old started talking into her maracas today like microphones. 🪇
I took my chance to turn it into her first time hosting a podcast. She loved me talking into one alongside her. 🎙️
Then before bedtime, we did it again, this time with mummy as our second guest. 🙋♀️
It was adorable. ❤️
I took my chance to turn it into her first time hosting a podcast. She loved me talking into one alongside her. 🎙️
Then before bedtime, we did it again, this time with mummy as our second guest. 🙋♀️
It was adorable. ❤️
Do people name their cars?
After 4 years of owning ours, my wife decided to gender and name the car last night whilst we were driving! I had never thought of our car as female or called Harriet.
Bluey has Bobo, and David Hasslehoff has KITT.
But what about 'normal' people?
After 4 years of owning ours, my wife decided to gender and name the car last night whilst we were driving! I had never thought of our car as female or called Harriet.
Bluey has Bobo, and David Hasslehoff has KITT.
But what about 'normal' people?
January 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Do people name their cars?
After 4 years of owning ours, my wife decided to gender and name the car last night whilst we were driving! I had never thought of our car as female or called Harriet.
Bluey has Bobo, and David Hasslehoff has KITT.
But what about 'normal' people?
After 4 years of owning ours, my wife decided to gender and name the car last night whilst we were driving! I had never thought of our car as female or called Harriet.
Bluey has Bobo, and David Hasslehoff has KITT.
But what about 'normal' people?
Should meeting hosts ask if you're okay with them using an AI note taking assistant in a call?
I've had two sales calls this past week that have had various AI assistants join as a separate attendee outside the recording of the meeting platform itself.
I kind of wish they'd asked if that was ok.
I've had two sales calls this past week that have had various AI assistants join as a separate attendee outside the recording of the meeting platform itself.
I kind of wish they'd asked if that was ok.
January 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Should meeting hosts ask if you're okay with them using an AI note taking assistant in a call?
I've had two sales calls this past week that have had various AI assistants join as a separate attendee outside the recording of the meeting platform itself.
I kind of wish they'd asked if that was ok.
I've had two sales calls this past week that have had various AI assistants join as a separate attendee outside the recording of the meeting platform itself.
I kind of wish they'd asked if that was ok.
Okay, Water Wipes. You've had this "New Look, Same Purity" label this whole time we've had our 18 month old.
How is it still 'new'?!
How is it still 'new'?!
January 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Okay, Water Wipes. You've had this "New Look, Same Purity" label this whole time we've had our 18 month old.
How is it still 'new'?!
How is it still 'new'?!
Man alive. I don't quite know who's sold my data, but I've been spammed so much via text message recently!
Fortunately Google Messages is weeding out most of the spam but it's still a bit concerning.
Fortunately Google Messages is weeding out most of the spam but it's still a bit concerning.
January 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Man alive. I don't quite know who's sold my data, but I've been spammed so much via text message recently!
Fortunately Google Messages is weeding out most of the spam but it's still a bit concerning.
Fortunately Google Messages is weeding out most of the spam but it's still a bit concerning.
Films I have watched today with my sick 17 month old:
- Shrek
- Paddington 2
- Matilda (not the musical one)
On Christmas Eve we also watched Shrek 2.
And when I say she 'watched' them, she only took in about 20 minutes of each before falling asleep on me.
- Shrek
- Paddington 2
- Matilda (not the musical one)
On Christmas Eve we also watched Shrek 2.
And when I say she 'watched' them, she only took in about 20 minutes of each before falling asleep on me.
December 27, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Films I have watched today with my sick 17 month old:
- Shrek
- Paddington 2
- Matilda (not the musical one)
On Christmas Eve we also watched Shrek 2.
And when I say she 'watched' them, she only took in about 20 minutes of each before falling asleep on me.
- Shrek
- Paddington 2
- Matilda (not the musical one)
On Christmas Eve we also watched Shrek 2.
And when I say she 'watched' them, she only took in about 20 minutes of each before falling asleep on me.
Today I learnt that £4million in £50 notes stacked is the size of a normal washing machine.
I'll never get to see that amount of money.
I'll never get to see that amount of money.
December 17, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Today I learnt that £4million in £50 notes stacked is the size of a normal washing machine.
I'll never get to see that amount of money.
I'll never get to see that amount of money.
Can we stop with the 2FA via text messages?
I much prefer to use an auth app like @bitwarden.bsky.social rather than rely on network availability to receive a text message 10 minutes after I asked for it!
I much prefer to use an auth app like @bitwarden.bsky.social rather than rely on network availability to receive a text message 10 minutes after I asked for it!
November 25, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Can we stop with the 2FA via text messages?
I much prefer to use an auth app like @bitwarden.bsky.social rather than rely on network availability to receive a text message 10 minutes after I asked for it!
I much prefer to use an auth app like @bitwarden.bsky.social rather than rely on network availability to receive a text message 10 minutes after I asked for it!
Another press release written this week, this time to celebrate a fellow radio presenter recieving a national award!
This has already been published in some local press, so I'm pretty chuffed with that.
Always happy to should about the station I present on.
oliverneedham.co.uk/blog/2024/11...
This has already been published in some local press, so I'm pretty chuffed with that.
Always happy to should about the station I present on.
oliverneedham.co.uk/blog/2024/11...
Peterborough Radio Presenter Wins National Recognition Award For Their Contribution To The Community
Peterborough Community Radio (PCRFM) presenter, Chris Tibbles, has received a Community Radio Award Honours for his contribution to the sector. The Community Radio Awards took place at Cardiff City…
oliverneedham.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Another press release written this week, this time to celebrate a fellow radio presenter recieving a national award!
This has already been published in some local press, so I'm pretty chuffed with that.
Always happy to should about the station I present on.
oliverneedham.co.uk/blog/2024/11...
This has already been published in some local press, so I'm pretty chuffed with that.
Always happy to should about the station I present on.
oliverneedham.co.uk/blog/2024/11...
I wrote my first press release in a while today, to promote PCRFM's launch onto DAB next week.
It's exciting to use my skills to promote a station I'm excited to see grow this year!
olivr.uk/pcrdab
It's exciting to use my skills to promote a station I'm excited to see grow this year!
olivr.uk/pcrdab
Peterborough Community Radio goes digital with DAB radio launch
Peterborough Community Radio (PCRFM) is launching on DAB radio from Monday 9 September 2024, bringing local radio to more of Peterborough. The station, which has been broadcasting in the city since…
olivr.uk
September 2, 2024 at 6:53 PM
I wrote my first press release in a while today, to promote PCRFM's launch onto DAB next week.
It's exciting to use my skills to promote a station I'm excited to see grow this year!
olivr.uk/pcrdab
It's exciting to use my skills to promote a station I'm excited to see grow this year!
olivr.uk/pcrdab
It's Tell A Joke Day!
So tell me a joke that I can use on my radio show tonight.
So tell me a joke that I can use on my radio show tonight.
August 16, 2024 at 7:11 AM
It's Tell A Joke Day!
So tell me a joke that I can use on my radio show tonight.
So tell me a joke that I can use on my radio show tonight.
I wonder at what age my baby girl will ask if I play with her toys whilst she sleeps at night...
August 14, 2024 at 10:04 PM
I wonder at what age my baby girl will ask if I play with her toys whilst she sleeps at night...