Watch out Glenn Beck, here I come

OK, I did an hour's round table discussion about the hacking/Murdoch affair on a local radio station, alongside a columnist from the Express and Star (much more measured than the bile that rag normally pumps out), my boss Paul (career radio broadcaster) and Dorothy, expert in popular TV.

I have to say that it was an exhilarating and humiliating experience. I got in most of the points I wanted to make (including some satisfying swipes at the Mail and a good deal of leftwing propaganda), and learned things from the others. I was also reminded that I have a voice like Donald Duck with adenoids.

I've done interviews before, including TV: this was far less stressful - it felt like a conversation with friends rather than being on the spot in front of thousands of people.

Having been in the Times Higher, Guardian and The Sword recently, I'm feeling like a complete media whore. More radio please!

Audiovole

Yes, dear readers, my media empire expands as certain others decline. You can hear me live on WCR on July 20th, 1-2 p.m. BST. And repeated on Thursday at 5-6. 101.8FM if you're local, or listen live on your computer. I'll be joining in a discussion about the hacking affair, the media sphere and the new politics.

Plashing Vole. Coming in your ears. (OK, I stole that from Chorley FM).