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The Whole Nine Yards Episode 253 With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 30th November 2025 3-5pm www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen Rock School of Thought This week we move into the mystic where philosophy meets melody – from homespun wisdom to classical reflection, from desert travellers to street prophets. Each song in this journey asks a Read more
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The Whole Nine Yards Episode 252 With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 23rd November 2025 3-5pm www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen Breakout. It’s the sound of chains falling away, the echo of doors swinging open. It’s the moment you realise the habits, the conventions and the parallel tracks no longer define you. Unshackling is not just Read more
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The Whole Nine Yards Episode 242 With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 14th September 2025 3-5pm www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen In Sound: Health The show is a prescription for healing through song: from George Michael’s aching plea for compassion to Sault’s spiritual balm, from the raw confessions of Julien Baker and Bright Eyes to the Read more
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The Whole Nine Yards Episode 236 With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 3rd August 2025 3-5pm www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen Uncharted On the show this week, which I’ve called ‘Uncharted’, I’ve delved into the forgotten corners of my musical cupboard, starting from when I started seriously listening to music. From 1969 to 1994 – half Read more
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Jesus Wept – John 11:35 The Bible verse “Jesus wept” is found in the Gospel of John, chapter 11, verse 35. It is the shortest verse in the Bible but carries profound significance. Exegesis of “Jesus wept” (John 11:35) Context of the Verse: In John 11, Jesus visits the town of Bethany after hearing of Read more
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The Whole Nine Yards Episode 218 With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 30th March 2025 3-5pm http://www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen Reborn This week we embark on a journey through music that celebrates fresh starts, second chances, and the endless possibilities of new beginnings. For the next two hours I’m pulling together a collection of songs Read more
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The Whole Nine Yards Episode 216 With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 16th March 2025 3-5pm http://www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen Notes on History Every song tells a story. This week we looking at the historical contexts and inspiration for some well known songs. Tracks where music met the moments that shaped our world. Every song Read more
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The Whole Nine Yards Episode 208 With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 19th January 2025 3-5pm http://www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen Words and Music Poetry offers great building blocks for songwriters due to its creative language, emotions, and imagery. Poems have a natural rhythm and flow that can easily translate into the structure of a song. Read more
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The Whole Nine Yards Episode 207 With Roy Stannard On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM Sunday 12th January 2025 3-5pm http://www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listen Unwavering In a week of natural and man-made disasters how do we explain the unwavering human spirit? This week, we delve into the essence of perseverance and faith, exploring how these qualities shape our lives Read more
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