Are you sick of working for some fool? Are you sick of working hard for pennies and no thanks? If so, why not do what Ed did and start your own business.

This is an interview with Ed O'Neill: Director of English in Newcastle - a language school in the North East of England.

He gave me his top tips for people wanting to start a new business.

Top Tips For New Businesses

A game we play on 'The Tuesday Chew' to brighten up the work day before lunch... 

The Tuesday Chew is a radio show on 107 Spark FM and online at www.sparksunderland.com. 

The show features Dom O'Neill, Isabelle, Tony and Alice too.

Listen live ever Tuesday from 12:00-14:00.

You can keep in touch with the show online via our Facebook page, search for "the Tuesday Chew on 107 Spark FM".

Or via Twitter, search for "@TheTuesdayChew"


The Tuesday chew: Who am I?

This is our weekly comedy quiz, where Tony takes on Isabelle and MJ.

This quiz was from our Valentines Day show, so it is all about love and valentines related stuff...

However there was no love on display between the two sides this day, haha.

Listen live every Tuesday from 12:00-14:00.

You can keep in touch with the show online via our Facebook page, search for "the Tuesday Chew on 107 Spark FM".

Or via Twitter, search for "@TheTuesdayChew"


The Tuesday Chew Mini Pub Quiz 14.02.12

‘A laugh out loud’ delve into the mine field which is the buying of thoughtful gifts.

If you need help and advice on what to give a loved one on a special day then have a listen to this.

The Podcast was recorded on valentines day but most of the advice could also be used for other special occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays.


Love is all Around

Another head first dive into The Tuesday Chew mini pub Quiz.

Quizmaster Dom O'Neill tries to train his production team to win the local pub quiz...

Staring: (co-presenter) Isabelle, (producer) Tony and (news monkey) MJ.

1. Entertainment: Who hosted the 2012 Golden Globes ceremony on the 15th of January? 
2. Entertainment: Who wrote the book The Lord of the Rings? 
3. Entertainment: The film adaptation of War Horse, which is out at the moment was directed by who? 
4. Entertainment: The band Cover Drive got to number one in the official UK music chart last week, what was the name of the song? 
5. Geo / Nature: Which river runs through Berwick in Northumberland? 
6. Geo / Nature: A goby is what type of creature?
7. Geo / Nature: Approximately how far away is Sunderland from Newcastle, 14-15 miles, 20-22 miles or 24-25 miles? 
8. Geo / Nature: Kilimanjaro is a mountain found in which continent? 

Tuesday Chew Mini Pub Quiz 7th Feb

When was that then hen on The Tuesday Chew

Three stories all from one year, but what year?…

Sponge Bob was unleashed onto the world...

Napster was launched...

and the Top 3 films of the year were Toy Story, the 6th Sense and Star Wars Episode 1...

When was that then hen? What year did all those stories happen?

Plus some randomness from Isabelle, Alice and myself

When was That Then Hen... Sponge Bob

Are you in the market for a new hobby? If so, here is a hobby you may not have thought about…

The good points… It gives you an opportunity to be creative, it can be an excuse to visit all over the world for research and can even allow you to recreate times in history which you may never have experienced for yourself.

So what hobby is this? Yes you guessed it... modelling… but as Sarah points out...  “modelling in a model rail sense not catwalk”

Firstly I chatted to Martin O’Neill - who is my dad and a train fan – about how he got into the hobby…

His dad and uncle both worked on the railways plus they got free rail travel and had no car.
So for my dad it was his family connections…

Since my dads time there has been many digital advances which have taken place in the hobby.

However even with all these exciting new digital features there is a lack of young people taking part in the hobby at the moment.

Richard Foster hits that the hobby is currently suffering an image crisis. 

Which however doesn’t seem to bother 15 year old Lewis Dawson… However he seems to be in the minority.

I then spoke to Sarah -  a partner of a model rail fan - she says: “there are some model rail geeks, but there are also cool people who get a lot out of it”

Sarah has herself got into modelling in recent years… 

Now I hope you are sitting as this is rather controversial… she likes the hobby but she’s not too bothered by trains. Yes a knowledge and love of trains is no longer the only reason to take part in the hobby.

Sarah says: “Its too easy to come home and switch off in front of the TV on an evening. There is a lot you can get out of the hobby, its helps you get out and mix with people, joining a club can help your diplomacy… it’s a good challenge and you should never be afraid of a challenge”. 

All good advice from Sarah I say.

If you are interested in getting into the hobby then listen to the show next week as Model Rail Magazines Richard Foster will be giving us his top tips. That’s The Tuesday Chew, Next Tuesday from 12:00-14:00 on www.sparksunderland.com. 




Britains Next Top Model-er

Model Rail Magazines Richard Foster gives us his top tips for all those wanting to get into the highly creative and surprisingly dynamic hobby.

60 Sec Model Guide

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What is MYOB Show?

MYOB Show is here to help you live the dream! On the radio & online. We are the one stop shop for those who are self employed or freelance in the arts, media and creative industries. With useful tips, discussions and information to help folk adjust to life after the 9-5. I know 1st hand that it can be hard to keep up with the outside world when working round the clock on your own project. MYOB Show is designed to give you all you need to keep your life (and chat) interesting and fun. 