Carousel Radio is a show and a podcast that is planned and presented by our learning disabled DJs and radio presenters. It’s one of the only places on the radio where you can hear spoken word exclusively by learning disabled artists. Produced in Brighton, UK by Carousel - http://carousel.org.uk/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode List

Episode 136: Carousel Radio: The Ice Fingers of Death

Mar 3rd, 2024 11:56 PM

For the final Carousel Radio show, Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability or Autism. The show includes an update from the Oska Bright Team as they prepare for another film festival, music from the Carousel Chorus and Carousel Anthem Musicians, sea-themed poems in ‘You, Me & The Sea’, audio diaries about living independently for the first time in 'Sounds Like My Life', and ideas for changing the country from St. John's College in Brighton in 'When I'm Prime Minister'. The show ends with the announcement of two new Carousel podcasts. Tune in for details.For updates visit:  carousel.org.uk/carouselradio

Episode 135: Carousel Radio: Tropical Penguin

Feb 4th, 2024 2:53 PM

Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability or Autism. The show includes music from from Club Soda rock band, MALZ, sea-themed poems, an audio diary account of international dating,  and ideas for changing the world from Downs View Life Skills College in Brighton. www.clubsoda.org.uk

Episode 134: Carousel Radio: Protest Contests

Jan 8th, 2024 12:17 PM

Jason, Joel and Paggy present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability. The team discuss tips for hiding treasure, protest contests and creative uses for unwanted gifts. The show includes music from The Daniel Wakeford Experience, the final part of Jonny Schachter's alternative history of the 20th century, and ideas for changing the world from Downs View Life Skills College in Brighton. www.danielwakeford.com

Episode 133: Carousel Radio: Wolfsbane Mezuzah

Dec 4th, 2023 4:50 PM

Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability. The show includes a poem from Charlie Hatto as well as the second part of Jonny Schachter's alternative history of the 20th century. Three audio diarists discuss the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. Joel & Jason discuss starfish, improvise a story regarding a diver and an underwater monster, and devise a plan in case the Werewolf population increases. Music comes from F.witch's LP 'Ice Cream on Mondays'.

Episode 132: Carousel Radio: A Very Nice Font

Nov 12th, 2023 12:20 PM

Jason and Joel present music, stories and poems from artists with a learning disability and autism. The show includes a poem from Electric Mutant X, a Halloween tale from Charlie Hatton, Jonny Schachter's alternative history of the 20th century in which his dad, Dr Mel Schachter, becomes UK prime Minister instead of Winston Churchill. Four audio diarists discuss the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. Joel & Jason reinvent school dinners and discuss sand dollars and rainbows. The show also features a song from Dean Rodney Jr. & the Cowboys. There is news of a Blue Camel Club night and Series 3 of Carousel TV.

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