CATBOY

Thanks to Catboy, the popular host of the Breakfast Show on Dubai 92, morning commutes to the cubicle are gut-busters. His early years in Sheffield, Great Britain were used in developing his sense of humor and practicing to be the next cat whisperer. The latter failed, the former won him the Sony Radio Award, New York Radio Award, Middle East Radio Personality of the Year Award, Dubai’s Best Hair 2009 Award, Ahlan Hot100 2007/08/09, and Time Out Best Radio Station of the Year 2009. And by the looks of it, he’s just turning up the volume. If the radio presenting gig did not pan out, you would have found Catboy adding records to his existing Multiple World Record Holder status (perhaps being the champ in the Most Sheep Shorn in 8 hours category). His other great achievements beside being one of Dubai’s most popular host, is being unbeatable at most games, his Joni Mitchell-like guitar playing abilities and his righteous throwing arm, thanks to his first job of carrying hot potatoes. Catboy has a bit of an obsessive-compulsive personality. He is obsessed by the thought that animals can read his mind and has a compulsive drive for perfection, resulting in his undeniable originality and creativity. But the most riveting fact about Catboy (aside from being schoolmates with Jarvis Cocker) is that… wait for it… wait for it… he has no affinity to fish.

Catboy

Catboys Guide To Cooking With The Ipad

This weekend I was at a bit of a loose end and, keen to keep up my healthy(ish) lifestyle, I decided to tackle the thorny issue of being an absolutely terrible cook. The problems with cooking are (a) there are takeaways that do it for you, (b)... (read more)

The Best Of Catboy & Geordiebird Podcast 9-13 Jan 2011

Here’s this week’s amazing* breakfast show podcast… *Amazing they still get paid for this! (read more)

Catboy’s Official #dubaimovies Top Ten!

So we rocked the Twitter world (well, at least here in the Middle East and across parts of Asia) with our #dubaimovies Twitter hashtag. You joined in in your thousands and it made for quite unbelievable viewing. I sat for a large part of the... (read more)

Geordiebird’s Blog 11th Jan 2011

I like to get in a few hours of ‘Me Time’ each week. I think it’s good for the soul. Reading that is! The first book I remember picking up as a kid was called ‘Look’. That was the only word in the book and therefore it didn’t take... (read more)

Three Catboy & Geordiebird Podcasts For The Price Of None!

We just noticed a couple of pressies left under the tree. Well, not pressies exactly but podcasts from before Chrimbo. So here’s this week’s sort-of best-of bits and a few more. A football match in length, a Sheffield United football match in... (read more)

Geordiebird’s Blog 6th Jan 2011

Geordiebird’s Blog 6th Jan 2011

One of my new years resolutions is to write more. It’s meant to be good for the mind and we all know I could do with a bit of help there. Also my dad is constantly sending me e-mails that look like they’re from my boss. This is the last one I got... (read more)

Best Radio Voice… Ever!

Found this video yesterday. Apparently this homeless guy holds a sign saying he has the best radio voice ever. Cynical? We were. Then we watched him in action. Now the internetz is trying to get him a job. We just hope he doesn’t come to Dubai!... (read more)

Chocolates In The Bin… The Video!

Blocked by MTV, banned by VH1, exclusive to Dubai 92… (read more)

Chocolates In The Bin (candle In The Wind Parody) By 8-ton John

We’re all feeling the pinch, especially around the belt-loops and with that in mind, here is my alter-ego, 8-Ton John’s version of Candle in the Wind, called Chocolates in the Bin (lyrics below). Let me know what you think… Goodbye... (read more)

New Year, New ClichÉd Blog Post Title

Okay, okay, I admit it. I have been a bit busy with the snifters and Quality Streets to look at my Mac. It’s been bliss. No Facebook, no Twitter. Just twinkly lights, telly and very little else. Got the New Year’s Resolution sorted, partly thanks... (read more)