I have been interested in Country music since I was very young, and always would play the “Country & Western tape” in my parents’ ghetto blaster when they were busy elsewhere. I always fancied the idea of being a DJ since I was 11 years old, having had an interest in music performance when I was 8 and learning to play the keyboard. I DJd at school discos with a couple of my friends, but took a break to concentrate on studying and my career in IT. I got involved with SHMU for a short while in 2011 to do the SHMU Work program, and then the SHMU Train. After another ten year break, I started with Worlds Awakening Radio, an online station for the blind and partially sighted, but I wanted something more professional, so I did some radio training with Adele at SHMU and was given my first show on Christmas Day in 2022 called Country Christmas, and then started Coothie Country in January 2023.

I have been into music all of my life. I sang in a punk rock band back in the day and still help out DJing at local Reggae nights in and around the city. I've been involved with shmu right since the start. Before it even was shmu actually

Was asked to do this show on the internet before shmu went on air by Neil Weightman while waiting for my daughte who was on the YRP Training in 2006. He said I looked old enough to to do a 50s, 60s and 70s show and that was how I got involved with shmu fm.

Born in the 50s (just!) and raised on Glam Rock, Punk Rock and Blackpool Rock!  I have a love of all things 70s and 80s, whether it is films, TV...

I'm a 60 something year-old grandad and proud of it - LOL!  I've been taxi-driving for nearly 30 years, but my love for radio has always been there...

Alan moved to Aberdeen to try it for six months in 2001. He’s still around, so we think he must like it here. His first foray into radio broadcasting was at London’s biggest hospital radio station, broadcasting to nine hospitals across the city, Hospital Radio 9 during the Falklands War. He moved onto Queen Mary’s Broadcasting Service on the other side of London, but gave up dreams of a radio career when he realised that no radio station would allow him to choose his own music.

Listen to Kevin. He’s not bad. You could take him home for tea. He’s well-mannered. He’d eat whatever you gave him. Except eggs. And, er, cheese. He’d even wipe his feet on the rug before coming in.

The presenters Mike on the Mic, Rod on the radio and Lady Ghada bring their in depth experience and enthusiasm for volunteering and the community to shmuFM listeners every week. They are all inspired by the real difference people and the community make, including community radio.

A little bit crazy, a little bit mad. But hey — don’t you just just love that? I'm Natalie Hood I enjoy all things Music, Art, Photography & People Sharing the Peace, Love & Positivity. Get in touch I'd love to hear from you!

As a passionate advocate for asthma and allergy awareness, working at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF) as Project Coordinator, I'm driven by a singular mission: to save asthma lives and improve the quality of life for those affected by this condition. My journey with shmuFM began with the realisation that radio, with its vast reach and engaging platform, could be a powerful tool in spreading awareness and fostering understanding about asthma and allergies. Inspired by shmu's commitment to empowering individuals through radio training, I saw an opportunity to amplify the work of Scotland's only dedicated asthma charity AAF and connect with listeners in a meaningful way. With each broadcast, I will strive to educate, inspire, and empower others to live and thrive despite the challenges of asthma and allergies. Join me on this journey as we make a difference, one broadcast at a time.