Meet Our Friendly And Dedicated Team
Palm Torbay is currently recruiting passionate people to join our great team!
Please contact our team at studio@palmtorbay.com or send us a message on our Facebook page: (Click the facebook Logo below)
Please contact our team at studio@palmtorbay.com or send us a message on our Facebook page: (Click the facebook Logo below)
Jay Richards
Station Manager
Hi there I'm Jay Richards aka 'Jay of the Bay'. I have a vast knowledge of the Media and I.T. industry and a passion for radio. Palm Torbay is a local radio station here in the heart of The English Riviera. We offer a diverse selection of music to cater for all age categories and music tastes. This ranges from the 60's to present day. So there's something for everyone! We also provide niche shows that you wouldn't usually find on other stations and have a fantastic happy team of presenters who all share the same passion. I present '80's before 8' at 7pm on a Friday with Catherine Dodd and you'll hear me 'Live in The Mix' from 11pm on Friday nights.
Station Manager
Hi there I'm Jay Richards aka 'Jay of the Bay'. I have a vast knowledge of the Media and I.T. industry and a passion for radio. Palm Torbay is a local radio station here in the heart of The English Riviera. We offer a diverse selection of music to cater for all age categories and music tastes. This ranges from the 60's to present day. So there's something for everyone! We also provide niche shows that you wouldn't usually find on other stations and have a fantastic happy team of presenters who all share the same passion. I present '80's before 8' at 7pm on a Friday with Catherine Dodd and you'll hear me 'Live in The Mix' from 11pm on Friday nights.
Jon Parker
Assistant Station Manager / Music & Content
I present one of the Friday night Dance Shows here on Palm. Dance music is my favourite genre of music, along with pop and electronic. Here are a few fun facts about me:
I am a MASSIVE Disney fan as well as a Harry Potter 'nerd'.
I am a big animal lover and have a small dog that keeps me busy.
I like hiking, exploring new places and enjoying beautiful scenic views across South Devon. My favourite artists amongst others are Diplo, Becky Hill and Joel Corry. You can hear me every Friday from 9pm for my 'Best of Dance & Electronic Music Show' as well as Tuesday mornings between 10am-12pm! See you there!
Assistant Station Manager / Music & Content
I present one of the Friday night Dance Shows here on Palm. Dance music is my favourite genre of music, along with pop and electronic. Here are a few fun facts about me:
I am a MASSIVE Disney fan as well as a Harry Potter 'nerd'.
I am a big animal lover and have a small dog that keeps me busy.
I like hiking, exploring new places and enjoying beautiful scenic views across South Devon. My favourite artists amongst others are Diplo, Becky Hill and Joel Corry. You can hear me every Friday from 9pm for my 'Best of Dance & Electronic Music Show' as well as Tuesday mornings between 10am-12pm! See you there!
Catherine Dodd
PA to MD / Presenter
Hi I'm Cathy and I present the 'Book & Film Review Show' every Tuesday between 12:00pm - 2:00pm. I have nearly 15 years of broadcast experience and have presented on numerous stations ranging from Hospital Stations to Local Community Stations. I am a blind presenter and have made it my mission to demonstrate that although I don't have my eyesight, I am consistently able to achieve high standards of literacy and share my experiences of books with others. Living in this new 'digital era' we now find ourselves in, where audiobooks are readily available and easily accessible, I review a different book and author each week as well as Co-presenting '80's Before 8' every Friday Night from 7pm, with Jay Richards aka 'Jay of the Bay'. It has been said that I am a true asset to the station!!
PA to MD / Presenter
Hi I'm Cathy and I present the 'Book & Film Review Show' every Tuesday between 12:00pm - 2:00pm. I have nearly 15 years of broadcast experience and have presented on numerous stations ranging from Hospital Stations to Local Community Stations. I am a blind presenter and have made it my mission to demonstrate that although I don't have my eyesight, I am consistently able to achieve high standards of literacy and share my experiences of books with others. Living in this new 'digital era' we now find ourselves in, where audiobooks are readily available and easily accessible, I review a different book and author each week as well as Co-presenting '80's Before 8' every Friday Night from 7pm, with Jay Richards aka 'Jay of the Bay'. It has been said that I am a true asset to the station!!
Charlie Cuff
Presenter
Hi I’m Charlie Cuff. I present 'The Sound Of The 90's Show' every Thursday night from 7:00pm-9:00pm. I play some of the biggest songs from the 90s. What is life without Music!!? I’m a massive fan of 90's music spanning the entire decade! On my show you’ll hear 90's music legends ranging from Britney Spears to Will Smith to Mariah Carey and much more! I also present on Ocean Youth Radio. I love nature and taking photos of wildlife in Torbay. I aim to provide you with excellent entertainment each and every Thursday evening here on your favourite radio station Palm Torbay!! I look forward to receiving your messages, requests and dedications each week and am always happy to play tracks that you might not have heard for quite a while! There are many hidden gems in the world of the 90's! Tune in and enjoy the show!
Presenter
Hi I’m Charlie Cuff. I present 'The Sound Of The 90's Show' every Thursday night from 7:00pm-9:00pm. I play some of the biggest songs from the 90s. What is life without Music!!? I’m a massive fan of 90's music spanning the entire decade! On my show you’ll hear 90's music legends ranging from Britney Spears to Will Smith to Mariah Carey and much more! I also present on Ocean Youth Radio. I love nature and taking photos of wildlife in Torbay. I aim to provide you with excellent entertainment each and every Thursday evening here on your favourite radio station Palm Torbay!! I look forward to receiving your messages, requests and dedications each week and am always happy to play tracks that you might not have heard for quite a while! There are many hidden gems in the world of the 90's! Tune in and enjoy the show!
Jerry Allen
Presenter at Palm
Hi there I'm Jerry 'Mr Groove' Allen and I present 'The Funk 'n' Good Grooves show here at Palm on a Friday night from 8pm-9pm. Join me each week for a fantastic selection of amazing album tracks, number ones as well as some hidden gems thrown in for good measure! If you like to enjoy Funk 'n' Groove music then why not join me each Friday keeping you company on your weekend journey. During the show I give out some amazing information about the music that I play and aim to please. The Jerry 'Mr Groove' Allen show, definitely a show not to be missed! See you at 8pm every Friday on your favourite station Palm!!
Presenter at Palm
Hi there I'm Jerry 'Mr Groove' Allen and I present 'The Funk 'n' Good Grooves show here at Palm on a Friday night from 8pm-9pm. Join me each week for a fantastic selection of amazing album tracks, number ones as well as some hidden gems thrown in for good measure! If you like to enjoy Funk 'n' Groove music then why not join me each Friday keeping you company on your weekend journey. During the show I give out some amazing information about the music that I play and aim to please. The Jerry 'Mr Groove' Allen show, definitely a show not to be missed! See you at 8pm every Friday on your favourite station Palm!!
Glyn Wilcox
Presenter at Palm / DJ, Singer, Songwriter
Hi, I’m Glyn Wilcox aka Ska Au Go Go one. I present ‘The Ultimate Ska & Reggae Show’ on a Sunday 7:00pm – 9:00pm. I have been collecting reggae records since the age of 10 and he still have those records today. For the past 25 years I have been playing in Ska/Reggae bands around the world. Bands such as ‘Too Hot, ‘The Simmertones’ and supported many amazing acts such as ‘The Skatalites’, ‘Desmond Dekker’, ‘Laurel Aitken’, ‘The Pioneers’, ‘The Beat’, ‘The Selecter’ and ‘Madness!!’. I have played at many big festivals including Bestival, Boomtown, Looe and Love Summer not to mention getting national airplay on BBC Radio 1, 2 and 6 music as well as smaller local radio stations. I am pleased to be joining Palm Torbay and will be bringing you a 2 hour show every week, keeping you entertained on your favourite radio station Palm Torbay. Tune in every Sunday for a great show!!
Presenter at Palm / DJ, Singer, Songwriter
Hi, I’m Glyn Wilcox aka Ska Au Go Go one. I present ‘The Ultimate Ska & Reggae Show’ on a Sunday 7:00pm – 9:00pm. I have been collecting reggae records since the age of 10 and he still have those records today. For the past 25 years I have been playing in Ska/Reggae bands around the world. Bands such as ‘Too Hot, ‘The Simmertones’ and supported many amazing acts such as ‘The Skatalites’, ‘Desmond Dekker’, ‘Laurel Aitken’, ‘The Pioneers’, ‘The Beat’, ‘The Selecter’ and ‘Madness!!’. I have played at many big festivals including Bestival, Boomtown, Looe and Love Summer not to mention getting national airplay on BBC Radio 1, 2 and 6 music as well as smaller local radio stations. I am pleased to be joining Palm Torbay and will be bringing you a 2 hour show every week, keeping you entertained on your favourite radio station Palm Torbay. Tune in every Sunday for a great show!!
Peter Kirkpatrick
Presenter at Palm
Hi I’m Peter and I present the Palm Torbay Breakfast show every Tuesday 7am-10am as well as ’50 Years of Pop’ show on a Sunday afternoon here on Palm Torbay, 5pm-7pm. So tune in for a fantastic couple of hour of entertainment. I’ve been presenting two live shows a week on a local FM Community Radio station in Great Yarmouth for nearly four years, prior to lockdown, then producing one show a week from home since then. Time for pastures new, taking my eclectic taste in music, and my slightly different sense of humour to a new wider audience, presenting music from 1950 to 2000, with chatter and banter in between. My fav music, ELO,
The Eagles, anything 60’s and 70’s My fav films, Airplane, Pink Panther, anything spoof and funny!
Presenter at Palm
Hi I’m Peter and I present the Palm Torbay Breakfast show every Tuesday 7am-10am as well as ’50 Years of Pop’ show on a Sunday afternoon here on Palm Torbay, 5pm-7pm. So tune in for a fantastic couple of hour of entertainment. I’ve been presenting two live shows a week on a local FM Community Radio station in Great Yarmouth for nearly four years, prior to lockdown, then producing one show a week from home since then. Time for pastures new, taking my eclectic taste in music, and my slightly different sense of humour to a new wider audience, presenting music from 1950 to 2000, with chatter and banter in between. My fav music, ELO,
The Eagles, anything 60’s and 70’s My fav films, Airplane, Pink Panther, anything spoof and funny!
Jon Good
Presenter at Palm
Hi there I’m Jon Good one of the newest presenters here at Palm Torbay and I present the ‘Back In Time Show’. Join me every Wednesday from 7.10pm for a trip 'Back In Time!'. Each week I’ll be taking you to a chosen date in time and checking out some of the chart hits from the 60’s to present day. I’ll be taking a look back at what was happening in the charts and what was in the news on that day. Get in touch if you would like a show dedicated to you and find out what was trending on a date of your choice, whether that be a birthday, anniversary or graduation day. Anything that’s meaningful to you. I aim to please and hope you enjoy my show. Every Wednesday from 7.10pm.. See you there!!
Presenter at Palm
Hi there I’m Jon Good one of the newest presenters here at Palm Torbay and I present the ‘Back In Time Show’. Join me every Wednesday from 7.10pm for a trip 'Back In Time!'. Each week I’ll be taking you to a chosen date in time and checking out some of the chart hits from the 60’s to present day. I’ll be taking a look back at what was happening in the charts and what was in the news on that day. Get in touch if you would like a show dedicated to you and find out what was trending on a date of your choice, whether that be a birthday, anniversary or graduation day. Anything that’s meaningful to you. I aim to please and hope you enjoy my show. Every Wednesday from 7.10pm.. See you there!!
James Holloway
Presenter at Palm / Professional DJ
Hi I'm James Holloway. I'm a professional DJ by trade and you can often find me DJ-ing at clubs, bars and local events in the Torbay area. I present 'The Saturday Night Trance Show' every week between 10:00pm - Midnight. In my show I bring you 2 hours of fantastic Trance music in the mix to soundtrack your Saturday night! Come and join me for a weekend rave!
Presenter at Palm / Professional DJ
Hi I'm James Holloway. I'm a professional DJ by trade and you can often find me DJ-ing at clubs, bars and local events in the Torbay area. I present 'The Saturday Night Trance Show' every week between 10:00pm - Midnight. In my show I bring you 2 hours of fantastic Trance music in the mix to soundtrack your Saturday night! Come and join me for a weekend rave!
Hannah Young
Presenter at Palm / Teacher, Voiceover Artist and Podcaster
Hello I'm Hannah, I'm a History and Politics teacher by profession but I also work as a professional voiceover artist as well as producing several podcasts. I'm a cover presenter here at Palm Torbay.
Presenter at Palm / Teacher, Voiceover Artist and Podcaster
Hello I'm Hannah, I'm a History and Politics teacher by profession but I also work as a professional voiceover artist as well as producing several podcasts. I'm a cover presenter here at Palm Torbay.
Kate Healy
Presenter at Palm / Accountant
Hi there! I'm Kate, one of your new presenters on Palm Torbay! I'm an accountant by profession but I have a passion for music and I'll be bringing you my new show '90's to Now' every Monday from 8-10pm. Having recently moved from Ireland to the UK, I look forward to bringing you feel good music to brighten your Monday evenings!
Presenter at Palm / Accountant
Hi there! I'm Kate, one of your new presenters on Palm Torbay! I'm an accountant by profession but I have a passion for music and I'll be bringing you my new show '90's to Now' every Monday from 8-10pm. Having recently moved from Ireland to the UK, I look forward to bringing you feel good music to brighten your Monday evenings!
Mikelle Hardy
Presenter at Palm / Student
Hi, I'm Mikelle, I'm currently studying for my A-Levels at College as well as pursuing a passion for music and in particular Indie and new up and coming local music. You can hear me every Thursday night 9-10pm for my 'Through the Decades' show I play you some amazing tunes from the 70's all the way up to the present day!
Presenter at Palm / Student
Hi, I'm Mikelle, I'm currently studying for my A-Levels at College as well as pursuing a passion for music and in particular Indie and new up and coming local music. You can hear me every Thursday night 9-10pm for my 'Through the Decades' show I play you some amazing tunes from the 70's all the way up to the present day!
Sam Beer
Presenter at Palm / Student
Hi! I'm Sam, and I'm a new presenter here at Palm. I am currently in my third year of Uni in Bristol, studying Electronic Music Production. I'm a local Torbay Lad, with a huge passion for music, and I'm so excited to be a part of the Palm Team! I am currently hosting '90's at 9' on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 9-10pm as well as The Mid-Morning show on Friday mornings 10-12pm with my Fiance and co-host Charlotte Devon!
Presenter at Palm / Student
Hi! I'm Sam, and I'm a new presenter here at Palm. I am currently in my third year of Uni in Bristol, studying Electronic Music Production. I'm a local Torbay Lad, with a huge passion for music, and I'm so excited to be a part of the Palm Team! I am currently hosting '90's at 9' on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 9-10pm as well as The Mid-Morning show on Friday mornings 10-12pm with my Fiance and co-host Charlotte Devon!
Charlotte Devon
Presenter at Palm / Student
Hey! I'm Charlotte, a new presenter here at Palm Torbay. I'm a music student in Bristol currently, but I was born and raised in Torquay! I'm a foodie and I love all things music and movies. I can't wait to play you all the best songs to entertain you! Catch me every Saturday morning 10-12pm for my 'Through the Decades' show and every Friday morning 10-12pm with my co-host and fiance Sam Beer for the 'Mid-Morning Show with Sam & Char'!
Presenter at Palm / Student
Hey! I'm Charlotte, a new presenter here at Palm Torbay. I'm a music student in Bristol currently, but I was born and raised in Torquay! I'm a foodie and I love all things music and movies. I can't wait to play you all the best songs to entertain you! Catch me every Saturday morning 10-12pm for my 'Through the Decades' show and every Friday morning 10-12pm with my co-host and fiance Sam Beer for the 'Mid-Morning Show with Sam & Char'!
Sarah Kate Ford
Presenter
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James Chamberlain
Presenter
Hiya, I'm James, Palm Torbay's newest presenter. As well as collecting records and CD's, I love to travel, watch science fiction films and follow QPR, for my sins. My background is in hospital radio, but it's time to branch out and share my eclectic musical taste with the good people of Torbay and beyond. I have a passion for the music of the 70's, 80's and 90's and I will be sharing that passion with you every Saturday from 7am to 10am for 'The Saturday Breakfast Show'. Join me if you enjoy anything from rock to soul, funk to jazz or reggae to pop or maybe you're just keen to discover new music from the most musically diverse decades. Every week I will be featuring two tracks from a classic album and 'New To You' featuring an artist or a track from a classic artist that you may not be familiar with. Come and keep me company.
Presenter
Hiya, I'm James, Palm Torbay's newest presenter. As well as collecting records and CD's, I love to travel, watch science fiction films and follow QPR, for my sins. My background is in hospital radio, but it's time to branch out and share my eclectic musical taste with the good people of Torbay and beyond. I have a passion for the music of the 70's, 80's and 90's and I will be sharing that passion with you every Saturday from 7am to 10am for 'The Saturday Breakfast Show'. Join me if you enjoy anything from rock to soul, funk to jazz or reggae to pop or maybe you're just keen to discover new music from the most musically diverse decades. Every week I will be featuring two tracks from a classic album and 'New To You' featuring an artist or a track from a classic artist that you may not be familiar with. Come and keep me company.
Joshua Klippel
Press Officer / Station Photographer
Hi There I'm Josh a Multimedia Journalist and Press Photographer and 'Press Officer' for
Palm Torbay. I attend all the public events and write the articles for the local and national newspapers. Trained by Jay Richards during the Coronavirus Pandemic, I have become a recognised name in the Multimedia Industry.
I look forward to meeting everyone on the numerous outside broadcasts and events that
Palm Torbay hosts and attends throughout the year.
I work with companies such as Reach PLC and ClearSky Publications bringing you the
latest news, covering Torbay and South West Devon as well as undertaking private contracts. I am a quiet sort of guy, laid back, easy going but hard working.
It is a pleasure to be part of such a fantastic radio station'
Palm Torbay ' Your Number 1 Radio Station!'
Press Officer / Station Photographer
Hi There I'm Josh a Multimedia Journalist and Press Photographer and 'Press Officer' for
Palm Torbay. I attend all the public events and write the articles for the local and national newspapers. Trained by Jay Richards during the Coronavirus Pandemic, I have become a recognised name in the Multimedia Industry.
I look forward to meeting everyone on the numerous outside broadcasts and events that
Palm Torbay hosts and attends throughout the year.
I work with companies such as Reach PLC and ClearSky Publications bringing you the
latest news, covering Torbay and South West Devon as well as undertaking private contracts. I am a quiet sort of guy, laid back, easy going but hard working.
It is a pleasure to be part of such a fantastic radio station'
Palm Torbay ' Your Number 1 Radio Station!'
