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EP 5: Birth of the Kool

EP 5: Birth of the Kool

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The story of Kool FM, as told by Charlie Fracture.


DJ and producer Charlie Fracture describes himself as a superfan of jungle pirate Kool FM, the station he grew up with, broadcast from his area of Hackney.

He’s dedicated an interview podcast series of his own called 0860, named after the telephone code of the radio station that changed his life.


In this episode, we discuss his memories of Kool FM and hear excerpts from his interviews with Kool FM founder Eastman, Uncle Dugs, DJ Dextrous, and Nicky Blackmarket.


Produced, presented and written by Tayo Popoola and Charlie Fracture.

Additional production by Richard Attley

A Furious Styles Production

For more details on the 0860 podcast, check out https://0860.fm

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