Magic 828

Name:
Glenn Frank Pinder
 
Nickname:
Pinder
 
How did you get into radio?
I started out on St James’ Hospital Radio and doing back room work at Magic 828.
 
What do you love about your job?
I love the listeners. I love talking to them and they never fail to make me laugh. I also love being out and about and putting faces to names. 
 
What do you dislike about your job?
When technology fails (which is rare) but it’s amazing how much we all rely on it these days.
 
Who is the most famous person you have met?
Crikey! I’m not into the celeb thing really. I have been lucky enough to have worked with some nice celebs but I guess I’m still in awe of the  radio presenters I grew up listening to like DLT, the late great Peter Tait, Carl Kingston and Ray Stroud. I have been fortunate to end up working alongside all of them at some point in my career and I thank them for the inspiration.
 
What is your strangest piece of fan mail?
Now where do I start? I have received letters of undying love, underwear and some from women too!
 
Fav Motto:
If it's too loud you're too old.
 
Fav Place:
Dales/Lakes, top of Otley Chevin and bed.

Fav Meal:
Lamb or pie (which explains the expanding waistline).

Fav Tipple:
Anything Vodka based.
 
Fav Singer or Band:
Toto, Eagles , Foreigner, Journey ....... so many.

Pet Hates:
Bad service, incompetence and people keeping me awake when I really need to sleep.

What is the first record you ever bought:
Police - Walking on the Moon
 
What three things would you take to a desert island;
Lilo, Mrs Fiddich and a rather large bottle of suncream.
 
Who is your hero:
My Dad.