The Milk Bar

Jason and Zoe in The Milk Bar - Episode 237

Recorded at Molineux Monday 6th January 2014This week we talk to The Fizzogs about their 'Black Country Fairytale... Ay it!" which is touring the Midlands, David Rann tells us about 'A Portrait Every Day' and Clairvoyant John Starkey offers his predictions for 2014. Music comes from Lightfire with front man Scott Sieradzki telling us more about the band.

The Milk Bar End of Year Quiz 2013 - Episode 236

Recorded at Molineux Monday 30th December 2013With Team Captains Kelly Jeffs (The Lighthouse)  and Tye Matthew Harris (in every stage production everywhere) alongside Beacon Radio's Munro Jack, Kate Evans from The Grand Theatre, Producer Jan Brookfield as well as Wolverhampton Wanderer's Julian Britton, it is Quiz Time.Join the teams as they battle to take the crown of Quiz Champions for 2013 - Zoe Turner keeps score as Jason Forrest ask the questions with Musical interludes from Rob Lane.With thanks to One Way Music of Salop St Wolverhampton for their support of the Music round!

Jason and Zoe in The Milk Bar - Episode 235

Recorded at Molineux on Monday 23rd December 2013This week we talk Christmas with the Minister from St Peters Collegiate the Reverend David Wright, Denise Holmes from Cineworld tells us about what movies they are screening over the festive period and we hear about a charity event helping Kids come to terms with Diabetes in association with New Cross Hospital. Jessica Clemmons is on the phone and lets us listen to 3 of the 5 songs on her EP that is out next year and Sam Draisey shares his Christmas song from his charity album. Happy Christmas!

Jason and Phil In the Milk Bar - Episode 234

Recorded at Molineux - Monday 16th December 2013This week Phil Butler joins us as Co-Host as Zoe has a cold. Phil is appearing in Aladdin at The Oakengates Theatre - 'The Place' - Ian Billings the Director/Writer/Emperor (his role, not his preferred term of address....)  also joins us in the studio as does Katt Whyton from The Old Tattoo Emporium (she is also a winner on Channel 4's Come Dine with Me) and Stuart Toop, who tells us almost nothing as part of a teaser campaign for a charity event organised by the nice people who arranged 'Cycling for Harry'. Music is supplied by The Young'uns with Dave Eagle joining us on the phone for a chat.This episode is mostly unedited, presented as recorded to preserve the live feel of Panto..... 

Jason and Zoe in The Milk Bar - Episode 233

Recorded at Molineux Monday 9th December 2013After having a fantastic time seeing the panto Aladdin at Garden King Bradley we are back with this weeks show! Hadyn Blower joins us in the studio to talk about his dancing, Alex Day is on the phone to tell us about his music projects and (unexpectedly) the London underground. We hear from Author Emma Westwood about romance, bodices and some vampires, Julian Porter of Wolf Mountain lets us know about some recent success stories and we chat with Tami Murray one of the 'Sellers' from the 'Shop in the Square'. As well as music from Alex there is a tune from Joseph Whelan as we catch up ahead of his gig at The Slade Rooms on the 20th of December.

Jason and Stiv in The Milk Bar - Episode 232

Recorded at Molineux Wed 27th Nov for release 1st December 2013This week we talk to Jody Craddock about his Art and Testimonial year, Scott Bagnall from Creative Stage Productions tells us about Aladdin at Garden King, Bradley and we chat with Pete Mason the Post Pop Art Man about his current works. Music has a seasonal feel to it with  Tom Moriarty, Djanan Turan and Steve Blood sharing their Festive offerings.

Jason and Zoe in The Milk Bar - Episode 231

Recorded at Molineux Monday 25th November 2013This week we chat with Richard Drummie of Go West ahead of their Dec 14th gig at The Robin 2, Steve Thompson joins us on the phone to tell us about Dudley CAMRA's Winter Ale Festival this weekend and Steve Daniels talks to us about his 2014 challenge to travel from John O'Groats to Lands End by Mobility Scooter. Pete Kelly is in the studio to tell us about his life journey and play four songs live in the studio.

Jason and Zoe in The Milk Bar - Episode 230 - To Perth and Back

Recorded on Location in Perth Western Australia & at Molineux Wolverhampton, UKThis week whilst in Australia we caught up with Photographer Sandy Hurd, Kellie Caust of Out-cased and Callum and Jessie from  Anneky Vinyl Decals. Back in Wolverhampton We hear from John edgar aka Story John about his forthcoming show at the Arena Theatre and Julie Homfray from The Lighthouse joins us with Jodie and Lauren, two of the regular performers at the under-18's Open Mic event held at the Chubb Buildings each month. 

Jason Forrest In The Milk Bar Molineux Tour - Episode 229

Recorded (in a hurry) on Monday 11th November 2013 at MolineuxThis week due to Jason being out the country the record had to be cancelled last minute, so instead of a normal show Jason chats with some of the staff at Molineux about their roles and what thier departments are currently offering to supporters. Back to our standard format next week!

Jason and Zoe in The Milk Bar - Episode 228

Recorded at Molineux Monday 4th November 2013 and in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilThis week we hear what happened when Jason caught up with Daily Telegraph reporter Donna Bowater whilst he was in Brazil, in the Studio we have Dave Pitt talking about his book that charts his first 100 comedy gigs, Jadene Ryder pops in to sing some songs and Dr. Brian Dakin is on the phone to tell us about the last Open Mic Night at The Public.