Grundy's Grumbles

A Reprise And The New Radio Opportunities

Release Date: 2/26/2021

Duration: 21 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: This is my last episode 24 in the series of Grundy's Grumbles all about my work and life in radio! Enjoy and keep listening I may be back soon with a new podcast idea!

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'Draw The Line In The Radio Sand'

Release Date: 2/19/2021

Duration: 14 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode 23, I decide to draw a line on my radio career but before that, there are further developments at Reading 107 with Sir John Madejski

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They say never go back!

Release Date: 2/12/2021

Duration: 19 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In episode 22, I return to Reading 107 to help John Madejski break even!  

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'Opportunity Knocks'

Release Date: 2/5/2021

Duration: 17 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode, We have some very tragic news in the Grundy family and I manage to win another radio licence but this time for a community!

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Reading 107, Tough Times Ahead

Release Date: 1/29/2021

Duration: 18 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode, things progressively get worse with the board and my brother Tim becomes ill!

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Reading 107, The Good and The Bad

Release Date: 1/22/2021

Duration: 16 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode, our ratings are in the top three in Reading, babies are born and one shareholder decides to sell out!

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'Reading 107, The Launch And Beyond'

Release Date: 1/15/2021

Duration: 19 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode,  we launch the station, host the Reading Marathon and have many exciting times!

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Reading 107, Station Set Up

Release Date: 1/8/2021

Duration: 23 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode, I recruit staff, deal with the opposition as well as the board, and set up Reading 107 ready to go!

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New Years Day One

Release Date: 1/1/2021

Duration: 10 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In episode 16 , I continue with the fun stories from working in radio! From boat trips to celebrities there were many fun tales that went on behind the scenes !

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Christmas Day

Release Date: 12/24/2020

Duration: 11 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: This episode is a Christmas Party Special with lots of very funny stories in radio! Merry Christmas and tune in to find out more!

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Onwards and Upwards

Release Date: 12/18/2020

Duration: 18 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In episode 14, we win the license, lose a transmitter, and put Reading 107 on the map! Tune in to find out more!

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'How to win another radio license'

Release Date: 12/11/2020

Duration: 18 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode,  I share the worst moment in my personal and business life. I also go on to bid for another radio license this time in the centre of Reading! Tune in to find out more....

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'How to win a radio license'

Release Date: 12/4/2020

Duration: 16 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode, I get asked to win a radio license in Newbury and then the birth of Kick FM on the airwaves. What is that great old expression? Never a dull moment in broadcast! Tune in to find out more! 

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'Foreign Office Bookings, Rocket Scientists & University lecturing'

Release Date: 11/27/2020

Duration: 18 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this Episode, I end up working for the foreign office, quite literally train rocket scientists in negotiation skills and end up teaching at Warwick University! Tune in to find out more!

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'Employed or Self Employed that is the question'

Release Date: 11/20/2020

Duration: 20 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this Episode, I change direction and go out on my own as a Commercial Radio Trainer and my company 'Communicate Now' is born! And also perhaps some of the most exciting news I get to meet Tony The Tiger! Tune in to listen to another fun-packed part of my radio career!

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'Who wants to be a number two in radio?!'

Release Date: 11/13/2020

Duration: 16 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode, things take an unexpected turn and I end up taking a different direction! All in the eye of the storm! Tune in to find out more!

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'Success but big changes loom'

Release Date: 11/6/2020

Duration: 16 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this Episode, Radio 210 goes from strength to strength and we get involved in charity to 'Give A Child A Chance'. There are also some major changes and I end up becoming a Chief Executive! Tune in to find out more!

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'How To Double Your Audience And Revenue'

Release Date: 10/30/2020

Duration: 19 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this Episode, we recruit David Hamilton for the Breakfast show at Radio 210 and things are on the up with lederhosen, helicopter rides, and regular visits from well-known faces! Tune in to hear more!

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On the move again, Reading and the cranes

Release Date: 10/23/2020

Duration: 19 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this Episode, I move from Leeds to Reading to start work at Radio 210 , I  become an MD for the first time and we have to secure a radio license tune in to find out more!

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Back to where I belong

Release Date: 10/16/2020

Duration: 21 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: Working from Radio Aire I have 4 changes of MD and the most important news of all I become a Dad in this Episode!

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'Big Victory, but would you buy a used car from this man?!'

Release Date: 10/9/2020

Duration: 23 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: After starting my new job in Portsmouth at Victory Radio and then leave and become a car salesman! Quite a few life changes happen in this episode, tune in to find out more.

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Success Breeds Success

Release Date: 10/2/2020

Duration: 22 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode, I set sail for Victory in the South. I leave and then return to Piccadilly but this is also the chapter of my life that Dad’s broadcasting career comes to an end with the very famous ‘Sex Pistols’ interview.

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‘Piccadilly Daze’

Release Date: 9/24/2020

Duration: 22 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode, you get to hear all about working at Piccadilly radio and the shenanigans that went on! Also, all about my love of football and playing a charity football match with none other than George Best.

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Is Your Dad Bill Grundy?

Release Date: 9/18/2020

Duration: 17 Mins

Authors: Tony Grundy

Description: In this episode, I introduce you to my early life as the son of Bill Grundy TV presenter who famously ended his career from an interview with the ‘Sex Pistols’. Life was simple and I enjoyed playing football but very well known people started to come around to my house in Manchester. I was also introduced to TV & Radio broadcasts.

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