Radio shoutouts?

[WildFlowerBees]

'I'm here for the next two hours keeping you company so whatever you're doing let me know and I'll give you a shout out'

Big hello to Roger and Maureen who are on the M25 on their way to Cornwall for the weekend..ooh sounds lovely have a fab weekend and to Jessica in Milton Keynes who's making her first vegan pie, sounds delicious I'm sure it'll be perfect.

Glen and Annie who have just come back from B&Q and are ready to decorate their bathroom, go Glen and Annie!

Perhaps I'm just not very community spirited but am I the only one who thinks these shout outs are pointless and boring?

Yes!!! I agree.

That’s very Radio 2 or BBC local radio so I rarely encounter it, but when I am forced to listen to Radio 2 I find it quite nice to know there are other people going about their day. The world can feel so detached and that’s a nice little moment of making the show more cosy I guess

I think a lot of the time it’s the same people

YABU. I think they're lovely

@BrendaBubbles

That’s very Radio 2 or BBC local radio so I rarely encounter it, but when I am forced to listen to Radio 2 I find it quite nice to know there are other people going about their day. The world can feel so detached and that’s a nice little moment of making the show more cosy I guess

Hello to @BrendaBubbles a new listener, nice to have you joining us this evening.

Whenever I accidentally listen to Radio 2 it’s always like that. People driving from Falmouth to Newcastle. Endless anniversaries and birthdays.

Ahh this is a lovely one, Jean says my husband Derek is terrible at DIY but has spent the last 6 hrs putting up a wonky shelf, she says she loves you and thank you. Ahh Jean you've got yourself a keeper there!

All these people saying hello to someone who is either sitting next to them in the car or sitting next to them on the sofa.

Look, whatever it is it’s better than that terrible love advice segment with the terrible romantic music in the background

"I'd like to say hello to... [massive long list of people]... plus anyone else who knows me."

Can you say 'hello' to my parents who are on their way to Asda for the weekly shop?

@BrendaBubbles

Look, whatever it is it’s better than that terrible love advice segment with the terrible romantic music in the background

What station is that?? I like Graham Norton's advice.

@ArblemarchTFruitbat

Can you say 'hello' to my parents who are on their way to Asda for the weekly shop?

@HollowTalk

All these people saying hello to someone who is either sitting next to them in the car or sitting next to them on the sofa.

Yes! It's particularly pointless for shout outs to celebrate anniversaries or birthdays. Presumably they can just turn their head towards their spouse sat next to them on the sofa and wish them a happy anniversary/birthday.

I can't listen to phone ins, they make me cringe.

I hate it when people say their 'hello's' at the end of Popmaster, like it's an Oscar's acceptance speech. FUCK OFF!

'Happy anniversary to my gorgeous husband. We're in the garden having a glass of champagne'

Well tell him your fucking self then. You're sat right next to him!!!!

Yanbu OP.

I hate it and have to change the station. Who gives a shit what randoms are up to!

I didn't know they still "did" radio shoutouts... I don't listen to the radio much, these days, what with audiobooks and podcasts. It feels very retro and rather cosy to me, but yes, it's ultimately pointless. I guess it gives someone something to do...

@FrankButchersDickieBow

I hate it when people say their 'hello's' at the end of Popmaster, like it's an Oscar's acceptance speech. FUCK OFF!

'Happy anniversary to my gorgeous husband. We're in the garden having a glass of champagne'

Well tell him your fucking self then. You're sat right next to him!!!!

Yanbu OP.

This!!!! Even Ken Bruce sounds terminally bored by the "hello to anyone who knows me". How long have they sat writing their list of people and then practising it with a timer???

YES!! And Leslie from Bristol winning money for calling in at the right time, I DONT CARE!

Always baffles me when someone rings up to request a song. But they don't actually know what song to choose. Just want to be on the radio

Again I am thinking of Alan Partridge

I hate DJ chat, so listen to radio stations without one. If you don't like it, change the station.

it's the Steve Wright Sunday Love SOngs ones that get me...

It's Tricia here and I want you to tell Gavin he is the light of my life, I cannot breathe without him by my side, and since we remarried for the ninth time I have never been so happy and I KNOW he feels the same, we are SOUL MATES....love you Gavver!!

For god's sake Tricia, have some self respect, get a hobby and watch something interesting on the telly.

@LaurieSchafferIsAllBitterNow

it's the Steve Wright Sunday Love SOngs ones that get me...

It's Tricia here and I want you to tell Gavin he is the light of my life, I cannot breathe without him by my side, and since we remarried for the ninth time I have never been so happy and I KNOW he feels the same, we are SOUL MATES....love you Gavver!!

For god's sake Tricia, have some self respect, get a hobby and watch something interesting on the telly.

My all time favourite was on BFBS, Forces radio.

This next song is for A from B. B says she realises that you two have had problems with getting on with each other recently but she's very sorry you're laid up with a bad cold. This will remind you of how you got it.

Blanket on the Ground!