Severn Fm® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show

Well.. Christmas has been and gone. The Boys are a bit fatter and fuller. They talk about how to protect your gadgets with some common sense tips and also giver their opinions on the latest situation regarding the latest Sony Film, The Interview. Lots of tunes and the back to back today is from Haircut 100. Andy also bangs on about why some of the mobile networks charge for them to unlock a phone when your contract has finished.

The boys are getting very Chistmassy today but still talk rubbish. News: Apple 'deeply offended' by BBC investigation, Sony hack: White House views attack as security issue, Minecraft maker Mojang plans spin-off game, 'Angry' Snapchat embroiled in Sony Pictures hack and Microsoft takes on tech support scammers.

Andy and Paully Boy had been for a curry the night before so today's show was "on fire" - litterally. We play a mixture of Christmas tunes and talk about aviation and particularly the NATS failure which affected the UK's airpsace on Friday. Linda Popadopoulus tells us why over half of Brits would rather fix their Internet connection than their relationship. Back to back from The Bay City Rollers and News Items: Facebook thinking about 'dislike' function - Zuckerberg, Airport disruption: Flights recover after Nats system failure, Google moves engineers out of Russia and Drone flown 20ft from landing Heathrow jet.

Back after a week off, Andy, Paul and Caro will be putting the "world to rights". Dave Coplin, Microsoft (Chief Envisioning Officer) tells us how Brits are using search and technology differently this year as they use any device. We also talk about why almost two thirds of Britons (62%) say they don't share family photos with their loved ones on social media because they're worried about privacy issues. Music from the UK Top 40, the obligatory Christmas Tunes and also music from Regina Spektor.Back to back is from Whitney Houston and Baz N Tel's word of the day is "Country".

So Clarkerz, Petey and PaullyB0y are back together after a long break! Peter's been to see Bryan Adams and is very tired..whatever! Paul tells us about the Abba museum in Stockholm and how he managed to ride on the back of Severn FM and get a Press Pass! Band Aid 30 gets a bit of a ribbing and gets played right at the end. Back to Back from the Dooleys and Baz N Tell have a great time talking about Henry VIII and what he'd be like as a bit of a "shooting gansta" in today's society with the word "room". The News items today are all focuses around Technology Security: Computer hijacking arrests in UK and across Europe, 'Sophisticated' Android malware hits phones, Breached webcam and baby monitor site flagged by watchdogs, Google and Rockstar end and Nortel patent litigation suit.

Lady Caro is back today. It's nice to see here and we have a good catch up. News Items: Bewick's swans" arrival at Slimbridge heralds "late" winter, Huge raid to shut down 400 plus dark net sites, Elite: Dangerous faces competition after 16 December launch, Porn stars demand Google's help to combat piracy and Radio Academy scraps annual awards.

Andy is in somewhat of a "bad mood" today. He's had 3 months off from the day job and is starting again on Monday, plus the website is down and no access to the SMS server. Paully Boy is on best behaviour but Mandy is late! The street-meister graces us with his presence, well for an hour at least - which is nice! Back to back from Queen today and Baz N Tel bang on about "Jobs". News items: Scientists are asking for help with starling murmurations, Pirate Bay founder Gottfrid Warg faces lengthy jail term, Speed boost for 4G in some UK cities, GPS back-up: World War Two technology employed, Ian McKellen given freedom of the City of London and Newt flesh fungus "brought by pets from Asia".

GMT is nearly upon us and Mandy rejoins the boys today! Andy is a little hyperactive and brings the the 7 day quiz back to the show ("oh great" I hear you say!), We have a feature about the myth of the 120ml glass of wine. Baz N Tel talk about the word "BARNETT" and Back to Back from S Club 7! News Items: The Queen sends first tweet to launch Science Museum gallery, Job centres to get digital makeover, Scifi short promotes Rosetta comet mission and Hailo says Uber blocked potential investors.

The boys are on form today, dosed up on strength 6 coffee, they are slightly hyperactive and without Mandy to keep then in check, what could happen. Well, not a lot really. But they do perform their own version of Baz N Tel. Back to Back from Betty Boo. News items: Calls for more trains on redoubled Swindon to Kemble railway line, Gloucestershire incinerator decision delay 'frustrating', Apple's iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 tablets are unveiled, Twitter starts timeline 'experiments' and in app streaming and Paris 'sex toy' sculpture raises storm.

So, "our Mand" has a rare opportunity to go out "out on the lash" with her sister so was unable to join the boys this morning. Paully boy and Clarkerz have recovered after their evening out the previous Saturday and Paul explains how Andy "got him back" after his little "jokey". Baz N Tel talk about 'CLOBBER' and the Back to Back today is from that good old British band, Blur! New Items: First Great Western offered new franchise deal, Train derailment in Gloucester was due to badly repaired track, Banned horror film gets 18 rating after cuts, Only 100 cybercrime brains worldwide says Europol boss, Apple's designer accuses copycats of theft and more than a fifth of homeowners do not know how to use certain household gadgets.

Andy talks about the Amazon Prime shows he's started watching. Andy and Paul are going to a posh do tonight and as the heating comes on, The UK Pellet Council is urging homeowners to go green with a wood pellet boiler, Phone boxes turn green to charge mobiles, Maaxi app aims to help black cabs counter rise of Uber, Tycoon Donald Trump 'may sue' over Fred West tweet and Lindsay Lohan makes stage debut in Speed-the-Plow. Baz N Tel will be talking about 'TRAFFIC' and our back to back is two classics from Donna Summer.

Mandy lets the boys down at the last minute and doesn't show up! The Spider subject comes up again and we speak to Caro very briefly. Baz N Tel's word today is BRIDGE and the back to back is from Take That! New songs from Lucy Spraggan, David Aldo, Alexander Wolfe and The Who. News Items: BT claims 1Gb fibre broadband speed boost, UK broadband voucher scheme overhauled, Green-fanged poisonous beasties surround British home and Billy Connolly's 'joy ' at being Outnumbered by What We Did On Our Holiday child stars.

Caro pops in for the 2nd half of the show and tells us what she's been up to since we last met. Paul is a big baby and is frightened of spiders! Back to back is from Lionel Richie and Baz N Tel's word today is HORSE. News Items: New signs offer a warm welcome to Gloucester city, eBay security flaw has existed for months, Google and Apple to introduce default encryption, Scottish referendum: Politicians ponder Scotland's future, Slippery banana study wins Ig Nobel, Goldfish recovering after 'high-risk' tumour removal and 628 redundancies at Phones 4U headquarters.

Mandy is back and welcomed by Andy and Paul, a new jingle and new theme tune. Andy bangs on about he still doesn't feel right after eating 'those blimin mushrooms' and it's Paul's birthday today! Naz N Tel talk about 'chains ' and back to back is from Eddy Grant. News items: Oscar Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide, Scottish independence: Price warning letter due as business row intensifies, SanDisk SD memory card 'largest ever', Google workers lived for months at California campus and Sir Donald Sinden: Legendary actor dies aged 90.

Paul and Andy are back after a week off and Andy talks about his mushroom poisoning scare and Paul about..well he mainly interrupts. Baz N Tel's word is Potato and the back to back is from Kate Bush. News: Intel launches first 14-nanometre processor for thin fanless PCs, Google to repay parents for 'unfair' in-app purchases, Did you see the Red Arrows flying over Gloucestershire yesterday morning and Comedian Joan Rivers dies aged 81.

Paul gets stuck at a bridge due to a "tall ship". Andy has been doing lots of jobs around the house now he has a bit more time. Baz N Tel's word is "FRUIT" and back to back from Elton John. News: Cheltenham Banksy 'mural to cost %A326,000 to restore', Tardis toilet appears on Bristol to Bath cycle path, Docks transformed for Alice film, Man jailed for filming Fast And Furious in cinema, and Monkey Madness: The drunken monkey that smashed up a bar.

After one week off for Andy and two weeks off for Paul, they are back together. Paul tells us about his holiday and some frustrations that he had whilst there. Andy bangs on about how he's finally tidied his garage and office and how he has started running - yawn. Timo York get's in touch and we discuss the origin of his name. Baz N Tel exploit the word "habit" and back to back is from Belinda Carlisle. News Items: World's first 'smartphone' celebrates 20 years, Thousand-strong robot swarm throws shapes, slowly, Jonathan Ross returns to BBC Radio 2, Most popular baby names Amelia and Oliver (not Timo!), Robin Williams 'had Parkinson's' when he died and Retailers look to Bitcoin as currency for life's basics.

He is back in the chair - The Kirbinator, is in the Studio!! We have missed him! Mandy slips in very quietly and is on marginally late but gets away with it. Andy bangs on about his Sky Fibre Pro Broadband issues and the fact that he was on BBC Radio Glos this week talking about it - yawn! Paully Boy tries to Skype but due to horrendously poor planning he selfishly ruins the show - just to spit Barry (only kidding, he dials in via the good old trusted landline in the end and we miss him!! ? ). Barry brings a bit of depth to the show again and of course politics! New items: Cheltenham Banksy 'Spy Booth' artwork defaced, Top DJs say Ibiza is too expensive for young people, Wearable users tracked with Raspberry Pi and Russia enacts 'draconian' law for bloggers and online media.

Mandy was spot on today (time wise at least) and Monkey Boy was banging on about his Roxon Video and how much more 'natural' it appeared than Andy's, although he didn't understand any of the technical bits! Paul explains that he had taken Veronika 'up the black mountains' and he was surprised that she thought British people are so polite. Andy tells all about his bar-b-que exploits this week and Mandy is media-ing it up this weekend! Baz N Tell talk about JAILS (Gaols) News: Cheltenham Banksy artwork 'belongs to the government', Liverpool Giants: Thousands welcome marionettes to city, Wikipedia blocks 'disruptive' page edits from US Congress, Google Glass rival with neck battery shown off by Lenovo and finally How odd is a cluster of plane accidents?

Mandy is actually 5 minutes early so as she honoured the deal, she gets to play Satisfaction by 'The Stones'. She also remembered it was Andy's birthday on Monday - Paul didn't! (Tut!). The Thunder had kept the crew up most of the night so they are very tired and hyperactive. Andy bangs on about his interview at the BBC and Paul mentions that he was left deserted somewhere doing something. Caroline Quentin tells us why we don't like to be beside the seaside any more and Baz N Tel's word today is TASTY! Back 2 back from Soul II Soul. Banksy 'Spy Booth' hoardings removed in Cheltenham, Flood warnings and storms to temper UK heatwave - Met Office, Mass surveillance 'dangerous habit', says UN rights body, Public butterfly count aims to check countryside health and Airbnb's new logo faces social media backlash.