How will he fare? Taxi man John hopes radio listeners will take him to heart
A Perth man has swapped taxi radio for a chance to get his voice heard right across Perthshire.
Wired for sound — John Dare.
- Published in the Courier : 15.09.11
- Published online : 15.09.11 @ 02.36pm
After years as a taxi dispatcher for a Perth taxi firm, 43-year-old John Dare will begin hosting Heartland FM’s Lunchtime Live on Monday.
John’s sharp humour while at work co-ordinating cabs led to suggestions that he should be on the radio. Customers and drivers used to joke that his talents were wasted and he should get his own radio show.
Now John has responded to the challenge and is going live on Heartland FM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes.
The new presenter says life on the taxis gave him “a dose of depression, a large waistline and a low credit rating” — but also lots of laughs. He enjoyed winding up the drivers at the taxi firm and always had a witty comeback on the cab radio.
He said: “I was looking for something new and taking over the live desk at Heartland is just what I’ve been looking for. I’m going to give it my best shot.”
John’s new show Lunchtime Live will include comment from John and a mix of music requests from listeners. They can also take part in the lunchtime quiz and a singalong song.
The show will start on Monday, from noon until 2pm, on Heartland FM, 97.5 in Highland Perthshire and 106.6 In the Perth area.
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