chrismoyles.net News

2 New Clips Added to Sound Vault

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:31:56 +0100

The following files have been added to the SoundVault:

Site Mention - Show Return - Chris complains that the forum users haven't quite welcomed the team back from their holidays with the enthusiasm that was expected.

Carries Exclamation Marks - Carries excessive use of exclamation marks! comes! under! fire! after! it! was! mentioned! on! the! forum!!!!!

See below for Carries video response:

Ten Year Anniversary

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:33:12 +0100

Since the start of the year the site has been running the tagline 'Celebrating ten years of chrismoyles.net', commemorating the fact that I launched the site back in 1998. As of last month - the 1st June to be exact – that milestone was reached and the site moved into its eleventh year of existence.

1998 seems like yesterday, but saying 'ten years' seems like so long ago. To give you a flavour of just how long that is, we're talking about a time where web browsers and the 'Yahoo' homepage looked like this:

If you tried to use Google, you would have seen this:

Visiting Radio One led you to this:

If you were on the cutting edge of mobile phone technology, you wouldn't be talking about the imminent launch of the iPhone 3G, you'd be going crazy for the Nokia 5120:

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And, if you were one of the few who chose to visit the site dedicated to the newest early morning Radio One recruit, then heading to http://welcome.to/moylesworld would take you to the below – the initial incarnation of what later became chrismoyles.net:

Things were certainly very different back then, Moylesworld was hosted on the free webspace that came along with my ISP connection. Unlike now, your only connection option was dial-up and you had to pay for the privilege of being a customer of any particular ISP. This meant the site was pretty hard to keep up and running, and even harder to keep up to date.

I used to record the early show, which was initially from 4am – 7pm on a cassette – and then listen to the speech later that morning, making a quick note of anything worth saving. Clipping those excerpts to MP3 and then uploading them to the site was a long and laborious process. Compare that to the system in place today – a custom written fully automated recording and clipping system with an easy-to-use web interface (courtesy of the technical genius of 'console')– and you can see how much things have changed.

From the humble beginnings described above, chrismoyles.net now uses the resources of seven web servers to provide almost half a million downloads per month. The site serves more than 2.1 million pages per month and approaches half a Terabyte of monthly data transfer ... and still, like the day it was launched, is free for you to use requesting no donations or subscriptions.

Who knows if the place will be here in ten more years ... I certainly didn't think it'd be here now. As time ticks by and the site becomes more and more of a resource for people to find out about Chris, his radio show and his television activities, it becomes harder and harder to close it.

As the officially unofficial site, chrismoyles.net plugs a nice gap in what Radio One can offer you (and what his management company should offer you), to hopefully bring you a site you'll come back to visit and even perhaps contribute to through our forum or news submission page.

It's a bit self-congratulatory .. but happy 10th anniversary me .. and thanks for visiting.

Want Tickets to Chris's C4 Show?

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:56:44 +0100

Martin has kindly sent in the following link to apply for tickets to The Chris Moyles Quiz Show.

Recording takes place Sun 13th Jul 2008 at 18:45 and applicants need to be 18 or over.

Holiday Time

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:45:49 +0100

Chris returns to the radio on 14th July.

Moyles for C4?

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:32:27 +0100

Teletext is reporting that Chris is trying out for Channel 4 to become a chatshow host.

Chris is to film a pilot episode for what could turn into a Channel 4 series, if received well by channel executives. It's being described as a celebrity chat/quizshow which will be "exciting, raw and intimate".

Teletext points helpfully points out that a chatshow he hosted in 2002 was dropped after 13 weeks, some of which you can see on our video page.

Will you be hoping it goes forward? Or will you be hoping Chris sticks at what he is undoubtedly best at? Could it finally be his first mainstream television success? Have your say by clicking the comment/reply link below!

9 New Clips Added to Sound Vault

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:07 +0100

The following files have been added to the SoundVault:

Comedy Dave's Euro 2008 Sweepstake game - It's a big football event, and Dave has come up with a ridiculously complex sweepstake game for the team take part in.

Dom interviews Alan Sugar (again) - After a disaster with Alan Sugar in 2005, Dominic has finally been given another attempt to get a decent interview with him. Will he do it?

Maths Exam - As Dave, Carrie and Aled will be taking an GCSE higher maths paper on Friday 20th June, they will be doing sample questions to the days running up to it.

Another maths test - In the continued run up to their maths exam, Dave, Carrie and Aled take another GCSE-style question.

Maths Exam 3 - Once again, Dave, Carrie and Aled stumble through the world of mathematics in their quest to prepare themselves for their upcoming GCSE exam.

Aled and Dave have a surprise for Chris - As Chris has recently been in pain because of his running, Dave and Aled have set up a surprise in the form of Steve, a sports masseuse.

Chris also forces Dave and Aled to undergo the same 'surprise'.

Justin Lee Collins - The lovely man himself is in to talk about fingers and hugs and to sing some great songs for the team.

James May and Richard Hammond - Top Gear starts again on Sunday 22nd June, and James May and Richard Hammond are in to talk about that, planes, cars and uncles.

Maths Exam 4 - Dave, Carrie and Aled have another GCSE-style question in preparation for their exam tomorrow.

More Music? More Talk?

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:03:25 +0100

The show today (18 Jun) has generated some strong feelings amongst listeners due to the obvious shift toward 'more music' and less chat.

Isn't chat what we tune in for? Isn't it the format that has created the ratings success that the show is today? Do you prefer a formulaic show with regular breaks for music? Make your feelings known - join in the discussion here.

1 New Clip Added to Sound Vault

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:00:07 +0100

The following file has been added to the SoundVault:

Dave sings Queen - Dave has a go at some Queen karaoke.

Big Moyles Big Mouth

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:39:35 +0100

As you may have heard, Chris Moyles is set to host a one week run of this year's 'Big Brother's Big Mouth'.

Chris will be presenting the E4 show next week after comedian Jack Whitehall launched the phone-in and discussion programme last night.

Following Moyles' stint several other celebrity 'Big Brother' fans will guest host the programme.

Want to place your bets that Chris will getting the hair dye out once again?

Chris Moyles Staduim :: Party on the Pitch

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:25:36 +0100

On Saturday 30th August the Chris Moyles Stadium, home to the Featherstone Rovers Rugby Club, will be hosting the 'Party on the Pitch'. You can look at the flyer below for details, and will have a chance to look around the stadium. Who knows, Chris may even be there ...

Below you can see a couple of shots taken when Chris and the team recently visited the stadium to watch Featherstone Rovers play Salford. As discussed on the show a short while ago, Bluebeard the team mascot really could have worked harder on the spelling. As Chris put it, "Bluebeard works at The Chris Moyles Stadium and walks past a great big sign everyday that says The Chris Moyles Stadium, but STILL got my name wrong!"

6 New Clips Added to Sound Vault

Sat, 31 May 2008 06:00:07 +0100

The following files have been added to the SoundVault:

Chris yells at Aled about curry - After a discussion about curry, Aled decides to make some curries, but brings them in during a song - obviously this is a major problem.

Lunch in this Pub - Are You Sure - A parody of Usher's song, it's 'Lunch in this Pub' by 'Are You Sure?'

Curry Rant - Revisited - Dom has clipped Chris' mad curry rant from yesterday. All much funnier in hindsight.

Boyzone - Boyzone are reuniting and are in to talk about their tour, although their manager, Louis Walsh, isn't.

Raef Bjayou - Dom has a quick interview with Raef Bjayou (from The Apprentice) over the phone.

Gordon Ramsey - Gordon Ramsey is in to talk to the team, and he has brought a cake.

8 New Clips Added to Sound Vault

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:08 +0100

The following files have been added to the SoundVault:

Folkface Highlights - It's the highlights of Folkface from Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Fat Sue - Dave tells the story of 'Fat Sue' and the cringeworthy bit on the ITV lunchtime news and a really funny combination of Ting Tings with the 'Fat Sue' clip.

Fat Sue - That's not my name - Chin Chins - Live Mix of Fat Sue and That's Not My Name.

Westwood's Jingles - Chris has found Westwood's jingle collection.

Where is Longman - Texts from listeners prompt a discussion about Chris and Longman's friendship.

Kaiser Chiefs Interview - The Kaiser Chiefs join Chris at a 'secret' pub in Leeds. They play Rob DJ's Live Pub Quiz and choose tracks for the Golden Half-Hour.

Dom's head powder - The team have got a surprise present for Dom - it's head powder to stop his head shining on camera.

Terry Wogan and Ken Bruce - Chris and Dom do impressions of Wogan and Bruce, and Dave brings his impression of Ken Bruce out of retirement.

1 New Clip Added to Sound Vault

Tue, 20 May 2008 06:00:05 +0100

The following file has been added to the SoundVault:

Ricky Wilson - Chris has Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chiefs on the phone for a fairly short interview. Broadcast Mon 19/05/2008

Chris Wins Gold!

Tue, 13 May 2008 07:08:41 +0100

Huge congratulations to Chris and the team who last night won gold at the Sony awards for the 'best Breakfast Show', the top accolade in radio. The silver award went to Johnny Vaughn (Capital).

The organisers arranged a surprise for Chris Moyles by inviting the Leeds-born DJ's mother, Vera, to present him with his Breakfast show prize. Moyles has brought a record audience of 7.7 million to his Radio 1 show.

In his acceptance speech Chris was his usual self and asked for a pay rise.

1 New Clip Added to Sound Vault

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:07 +0100

The following file has been added to the SoundVault:

Dave's voiceover thread mention - Chris and the team briefly discuss the voiceover thread from the forums, and end up wanting to have a curry.

1 New Clip Added to Sound Vault

Sat, 03 May 2008 06:00:06 +0100

The following file has been added to the SoundVault:

Aled takes a cake to Radio2 - Chris sends Aled to give a cake to Terry Wogan as a gift to celebrate the recent listener figures. And it goes a bit wrong.

The Difficult Second Book - In Paperback!

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:17:43 +0100

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For those of you who are yet to read the follow up to 'The Gospel According to Chris Moyles', now is your chance to change that!! The paperback release of 'Chris Moyles, The Difficult Second Book' hit the streets yesterday.

Along the way readers will find out more about the behind the scenes goings on at Radio 1, his (rare) showbiz nights out and more about the secret celebrity neighbourhood where he lives. You’ll also learn why he is obsessive about washing up; why he lies to the pizza deliveryman on a regular basis and generally what it’s like being a part-time famous person, and a part-time nobody.

Read The Review

If you'd like to read our review of the book, including exclusive links to sound clips mentioned in the book, then you can shoot over to our Books page.

Buy The Book

For those who would like to buy the book, then click here to buy 'The Difficult Second Book' for just £5.00 from amazon.co.uk (RRP £7.99).

Competition Time!

Finally, if you'd like to win one of five copies of the book, dash over to this thread to find out how (closing date 8.30am Fri 9th May 2008).

1 New Clip Added to Sound Vault

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:00:26 +0100

The following file has been added to the SoundVault:

Kirsty Gallagher - Kirsty Gallagher is in to talk about the upcoming remake of Gladiators.

1 New Clip Added to Sound Vault

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:00:07 +0100

The following file has been added to the SoundVault:

A Mention in Ramble - Chris jokes that nobody on the forum started a thread commenting on the sub-standard Ramble echo. It'll only a matter of time, I'm sure ...

1 New Clip Added to Sound Vault

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:00:07 +0100

The following file has been added to the SoundVault:

Milo Ventimiglia (Peter Petrelli from Heroes) - Milo Ventimiglia (Peter Petrelli from Heroes) is in to promote the second season of Heroes and his new movie Pathology...and to make Carrie squeal.