The John Reen Jog on Radio Show Best Bits Podcast

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to Lucy Mitchell, founder of The UK Choir of the year, a new national amateur competition launching in 2026. They spoke about how Lucy's interest and background in music, led her to be one of the founders of The UK Choir of the year, which will be launched with a fundraising concert at Cadogan Hall on the 18th of May 2026, fea...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to New Zealand based singer/songwriter Zephyr Wills. Zephyr, who is a multi instrumentalist, performs with the Sinfonia Smith Square orchestra in London, but has strong folk roots to his native home town in Auckland, New Zealand. We spoke all about how his father was one of his musical influences growing up, and how splits his...

Barry Saunders from The Welling Town Associates and Jade Flannery from Theatre Box Performing Arts Academy joined John Reen on The Saturday Brunch Show to catch up on the latest news and plans for the upcoming "Uniformed Services Day 2025" on the 12th of July. We covered how the event had grown in the last three years, the full days events and displays for all the family and all about this years t...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to London based singer/songwriter Dan Raza about the release of his fabulous new album "Wayfarer." How the album was recorded, the list of artists and musicians who helped him along the way and we got to listen to some tracks too, We chatted about how Dan started out many years ago, with a birthday guitar and a love for Oasis....

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to South London based singer/songwriter Dave Sutherland. We caught up with Dave, straight off the back of being voted the "UK Male Country Singer 2024" and how his year had been busy with non-stop performances, up and down the country. We covered how Dave had just completed his 8th Camino de Santiago 700km, five week walk. We...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to Mish & Sarah from Pink Floyd Tribute Band, On Thin Ice.  We spoke about how the band started out, the line up, their impressive stage sets and effects, also the impressive catalogue of Floyd tracks they perform live on stage. All this plus their tour dates and much, much more. It really was a great night.   To find out...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to Australian singer/songwriter, social media star and writer, Alexandra Hainsworth. We covered how Alexandra started out in the music industry, her love for writing and how she uses her social media fame to help her love of animals.  We also heard how she performed her latest track "Fighter" on the Perth Telethon.   John also...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to South London based singer/songwriter Damien Renouf. We covered how Damien started out singing and performing, with his musical family in the pubs in Greenwich, All about his new album "Somethings Gonna Happen" His upcoming live shows and performances and of course we was treated to two live tracks in the studio as well. Wha...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to South London based Musician, Singer, Songwriter and one of the founder members of the 70's rock/blues group "Nine Below Zero" Dennis Greaves. We spoke about Dennis's roots in the British music scene, how Nine Belo Zero came about, his music and growing up and falling in love with an exciting music era. You'll agree this was...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to Authentic Blues artist, Son Jack Jr. We covered How and why he got into the blues, back catalogues, performances and of course we was treated to two live tracks in the studio as well. We Talked Son Jacks new group "The Too Bad Jims" a collaboration with Legendary Blues artist Little Victor Mac. And we were privileged to hav...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to Kent based Blues artist Dave Ferra. They talk about how Dave started out, his influences, gigs and his new album, which is climbing up the IBBA charts "Meet Me Down The Ally." All this, and he performs two tracks live in the studio. The first track "Lies and Gin" is from the new album, and a beautiful new track "I Cant Hold...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to Isobel and Jim Kimberley, from the South London based folk duo, The Kimberleys.    They talk about all things folk, their famous Lock Down YouTube series, Songs From The Balcony and how they put music to a 13th century poem and turned it into their new Christmas single, Nay Nay Ivy. We also talked about their new album, The...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to double Brit Nominee and Platinum selling artist Rumer. They talk all about how she started out, her musical influences, playing with Elton John, and performing at the White House. Also we had the first play of her new single for Christmas "Snowbird" and spoke about Rumer's upcoming performance at The Indigo at the O2 Greenw...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to Angie and Vicky from Studio Projects Chislehurst. A Community organisation with an aim to promote healthy living and wellbeing in the community by improving mental health and a healthy lifestyle. Vicky and Angie talked about how Studio uses various therapy's and activities to help all ages and disabilities improve their men...

This time we look back to March 2007, when John interviewed the blues legend, Walter Trout and his group The Radicals after an amazing performance at The Mick Jagger Centre in Dartford, England. On the night he performed some of his classic hits, including tracks from his new collaboration album, Full Circle. This album saw him play with such greats as John Mayall, Jeff Healey, Coco Montoya and ma...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to London based Blues Artist Mississippi MacDonald. They Chat about his ongoing U.K tour, his visit to America, the continuing success of his latest album "Heavy State Loving Blues" and lots more. All this and a superb live acoustic performance of the blues classic "Key To The Highway." What a night!   To find out more about M...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm John talks to U.S Singer Songwriter Joe Rooyakkers. They chat about Joes background, how he started out singing and writing songs, his band The Ice Box Sound and of course, his album Souvenir. We also find out about Joes musical influences, he plays a couple of tracks live in the studio and we chat a whole lot more.  It was a real treat!...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm John talks to Australian Singer Songwriter Nick Vulture. They chat about Nicks punk background, how The Molting Vultures got their name, the UK tour and of course, his new album Dust Off The Trails. We also find out about Nicks musical influences in John Prine and he plays a track live in the studio.  What a night! If you want to find out...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm John talks to Steve, Sandra and Roxi from the charity Smile Of Hope. An organisation which provides financial support, supplies, and essential aids to children with life-limiting conditions; while supporting the carers and institutions responsible for their care.   The charity, also runs, sponsors and supports: events, activities, and com...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm John talks to Blues and Americana duo, The Absent Sons. Matt and Luke came into the studios to talk to John about how they came about, their live gigs, the brand new album "A Distant Signal" and lots more.  All this and they played a couple of  live tracks too. To get your copy of the album and find out more about the lads, follow:- https...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm John talks to Singer Songwriter Isobel Thatcher. They're talking about Isobel's latest single "Wings" and her impressive back catalogue of songs. Also they chat about Isobel's career, her many live performances, travels, upcoming gigs and much more. All this plus two songs performed live in the studio, we were truly spoilt rotten.    To f...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm John talks to local Writer and Director Emma Pitt and it's the return to the studio of Singer Songwriter Dave Sutherland. They're in to chat about Emma's films. upcoming projects and her Judging panel roles. And Dave returns to the show with updates about his album "Last Drop Of Empty." He also lets us know about the exciting new project,...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm, John talks to Kate Fitz from Roots Life Coaching about how life coaching can help mental and physical health, especially in the last few years. Also they'll talk about how instead of sitting in a room you can receive the help you need whilst exercising or maybe just taking the dog for a walk. To find out more about Kate and Roots Life Co...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm John talks to Jason McNiff and the return of Dave Sutherland to the studio. They're talking about Jason's new album "Tonight we ride" an album of covers inspired by his online performances during lockdown, which is due for release on the 24th of June. And we catch up with Dave to find out how his new album "Last drop of empty" is doing? A...

This time on The Jog on Radio Show on Maritime Radio 96.5fm John talks to Isobel Kimberley, one half of the folk duo The Kimberleys. They chat about all things folk, Jim and Isobel's upcoming gigs, the superb self titled album "The Kimberleys" and Johns car. They also talk about the "Songs from the balcony" YouTube videos they did during lockdown to keep theirs and others spirits up. Isobel also p...