October 2018 Blog Posts

Halloween bants

31st October 2018

Things we talked about today…

86% of parents steal their kids trick or treat sweets!

Ben faced his biggest fear today and opened a credit card bill live on air…harrowing stuff.

Some friendly Pumpkin pic rivalry on Facebook, Stuart Gladstone’s Alice Cooper carving is the best so far.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Scary week.
Today’s line was “Mother” from Pyscho and Liz won the tickets.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a family ticket to York Maze Halloween by day on the Game Wheel.
Today it was the sing along song and 6 year old Oscar sang along to Ghostbusters to win.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for 5 at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Katie the wife of yesterday’s winner James couldn’t name 5 Simon Pegg films.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 11:58am

Halloween Eve

30th October 2018

Things we talked about today…
We celebrated farmer Tom and his Pumpkin boat World Record.

The Exorcist has been voted the scariest movie of all time…no I haven’t seen it either.

Ben is trying to make Halloween Eve a thing with very little success.

Tomorrow Ben wants you to come and trick or treat at the studio and he will bring some Haribo in.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Scary week.
Today’s line was from Silence of The Lambs.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a family ticket to York Maze Halloween by day on the Game Wheel.
Today it was Ben’s Big Jumble and Mark Pickering from Malton won the tickets.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for 5 at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today James named 5 Batman baddies and won £25 and skating for all the family.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:57am

Pumpkin world record attempt on The Ouse

29th October 2018

Things we talked about today…
Will farmer Tom from York Maze sink in his giant pumpkin down The Ouse today trying to set a World Record, Ben really hopes so!

Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland are the new breakfast show sponsor and you can now win skating passes if you are successful on Panic.

You can now learn to drive in a Lamborghini and 10 lessons cost £20k!

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Scary week.
Today’s line was “You’re going to need a bigger boat” from Jaws.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a family ticket to York Maze Halloween by day on the Game Wheel.
Today it was Cats Keys and she played The Addams Family theme and Melanie won the tickets.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 if you can hold your nerve.
Today Matty couldn’t name 5 characters from The Walking Dead.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 9:23am

Claire Richards coming to York

25th October 2018

25/10/2018
Things we talked about today…
We announced Claire Richards from Steps as our special guest performer at the Listener Choice Awards, tickets only £7.

Celebrating the latest audience figures and very exciting to find out we have more than 7 breakfast show listeners.

A bride fed her sister fatty milkshakes so she didn’t upstage her on her big day!

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Scary week.
Today’s line was “Was that the boogeyman?” from Halloween.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a family ticket to Piglets at Halloween on the Game Wheel.
Today it was The Baffler and Liz Hudson won the tickets.
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 if you can hold your nerve.
Today Lynn couldn’t name 5 West Wing characters.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:17am

Spooky house news

23rd October 2018

Things we talked about today…
Is your house haunted and spooky? Put your address in to DiedInHouse.com and find out…

Ben went to his parents evening and sat on kids chairs whilst talking to the teacher and felt like a giant and loved it!

The Queen Along continues and Jonny McIntosh sang Radio GaGa and will join us at the VIP screening of Bohemian Rhapsody next Monday at Everyman York, win again tomorrow at 8.30am.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Scary week.
Today’s line was “Here’s Jonny” from The Shining.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a family ticket to Piglets at Halloween on the Game Wheel.
Today it was Channel Hopping and Sarah Herridge won the tickets.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 if you can hold your nerve.
Today Martin couldn’t name 5 Premier League football grounds.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 9:47am

Beard news!

22nd October 2018

Things we talked about today…
Men with beards are 27% more likely to cheat, what about women with moustaches???

We gave away an amazing meet and greet with Rick Astley and you can win again with Victoria and Harry.

The Queen Along continues and Simon Boyle sang Flash and will join us at the VIP screening of Bohemian Rhapsody next Monday at Everyman York, win again tomorrow at 8.30am.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Scary week.
Today’s line was “Do you like scary movies?” from Scream.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a family ticket to Piglets at Halloween on the Game Wheel.
Today it was Cats Keys and Cathryn Holland won the prize.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 if you can hold your nerve.
Today Mark couldn’t name 5 Slush Puppy flavours.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:34am

Beth McCarthy live

17th October 2018

17/10/2018
Things we talked about today…
Beth McCarthy came in to the studio and gave us an exclusive first play of her new single Crazy For You.

Its Forgive Your Ex Day, is there any ex you need to forgive or need forgiveness from?

Our Queen Along had Marie singing Bo Rap to win tickets to the VIP screening of Bohemian Rhapsody at Everyman on Oct 29th, another chance to win tomorrow at 8.30am.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Tom Cruise Week.
Today’s line was “You can’t handle the truth” from A Few Good Men.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to Wetherby Races Charlie Hall Chase on November 3rd on the Game Wheel.
Today it was our Channel Hopping game and Ally won the tickets.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 if you can hold your nerve.
Today Helen named 5 types of cheese.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 11:38am

Fortnite for Christmas

16th October 2018

17/10/2018
Things we talked about today…
Ben walked on fire for Macmillan and didn’t burn his feet but did stub his toe on a metal post! The event raised more than £10k for Macmillan.

Fortnite Christmas jumpers are coming out so you can try and be down with the kids this festive season.

Climate change is getting serious, apparently in the next decade beer might be £10 per pint!

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Tom Cruise Week.
Today’s line was “I love you, you complete me” from Jerry Maguire.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to Wetherby Races Charlie Hall Chase on November 3rd on the Game Wheel.
Today it was Cats Keys and Cat played Top Cat on the keyboard and Sophie won the tickets.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 if you can hold your nerve.
Today Julia couldn’t name 5 days of the week in Spanish.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:54am

Zombies attack!

11th October 2018

10/10/2018
Things we talked about today…
DEAL ALERT! You can get a Chocolate Orange from Tesco for 75p.

Ben is doing a fire walk for Macmillan on Monday in Escrick and you can join him and take on the challenge, all the details on minsterfm.com.

1 in 4 have made plans for a Zombie Apocalypse whereas only 1 in 5 have made plans for their pension!

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Rom Com Week.
Today’s line was a cute line from Notting Hill.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning surprise prizes on the Game Wheel.
Today it was The Baffler and John Lamb won the tickets.

PANIC with York Racecourse (8:15)
You can win £25, county stand racing badges to York Races and a panic button if you can hold your nerve.
Today Paul couldn’t name 5 actors who have played Dr Who.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 11:34am

We are wearing yellow!

10th October 2018

10/10/2018
Things we talked about today…
We all wore yellow for Hospice Care Week! Find out more about the work your local hospice does this week.

Sainsbury’s are launching festive flavoured teas with Pigs In Blankets and Brussel Sprouts brews.

York has been named the fastest growing spooky destination in the World by TripAdvisor.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Rom Com Week.
Today’s line was a classic from The Notebook.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning surprise prizes on the Game Wheel.
Today it was Cats Keys and Cat played Hawaii 5-0 on the keyboard and Shaun Revell won the tickets.

PANIC with York Racecourse (8:15)
You can win £25, county stand racing badges to York Races and a panic button if you can hold your nerve.
Today Marie couldn’t name 5 Roald Dahl books.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:28am

Hospice Care Week

9th October 2018

Things we talked about today…
Asda has released creepy crumpets for Halloween, see a pic on our FB page.

We spend 100 hrs a year doing the tea round at work, is it a waste of your time or the only reason they still employ you?

It’s Hospice Care Week and tomorrow is Wear Yellow Day to show your support! What yellow thing is in your wardrobe for tomorrow?

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Rom Com Week.
Today’s line was all soppy from Sense and Sensibility.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning surprise prizes on the Game Wheel.
Today it was Play Your Birthday Cards Right and Spencer in Pickering won a signed UB40 album.

PANIC with York Racecourse (8:15)
You can win £25, county stand racing badges to York Races and a panic button if you can hold your nerve.
Today Becky couldn’t name any Westlife songs!

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 12:01pm

World Teachers Day

5th October 2018

5/10/2018
Things we talked about today…
Today is World Teachers Day so be nice to your kids teacher when you pick up your little angel, after all they look after your kids more than you do!

Castle Howard been voted one of the top 10 buildings you needs to see in your lifetime alongside the Sydney Opera House and Empire State Building.

Our House Band was Andy Doonan singing his charity single for York Mind, please share the video on Facebook to help raise more money.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Tom Hanks week.
Today’s line was all soppy from Sleepless in Seattle.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to Catterick Races on Saturday October 20th.
Today it was the Singalong and Paul from D&G builders smashed it with Don’t Stop Believen’

PANIC with York Racecourse (8:15)
You can win £25, county stand racing badges to York Races and a panic button if you can hold your nerve.
Today Helen named 4 cities in the World beginning with B so just missed out on making it 3 winners in a week.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 9:17am

30 Squat Challenge

2nd October 2018

2/10/2018
Things we talked about today…
30 Squat Challenge - You can get free train travel in Russia if you can do 30 static squats…Cat managed 14 so is walking to work!

Name Your Car Day, what’s car called? Ben’s is called Tony for a sad geeky reason, see the video on our FB page.

Merry Ginmas, a £30 Gin calendar only available in B&M has broken the internet and you can see it on our FB page.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Tom Hanks week.
Today’s line was ‘Houston we have a problem’ from Apollo 13.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to Catterick Races on Saturday October 20th.
Today it was Bandety Blank and Stuart from York Pullman won the badges.

PANIC with York Racecourse (8:15)
You can win £25, county stand racing badges to York Races and a panic button if you can hold your nerve.
Today Tony in Thirsk named 5 signs of the Zodiac and won on Panic.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 9:19am

Ben's Birthday

1st October 2018

1/10/2018
Things we talked about today…
Ben feels like he is getting old as his favourite birthday present was a new doormat!

Ben’s little boy cut his head at school and is worried some brains fell out as he can only count to 9 now and he used to be able to count to 13…

Are you going Sober for October? Ben’s wife is weighing it up and Jacobs Creek have issued a profits warning.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Tom Hanks week.
Today’s line was ‘Life is like a box of chocolate’ from Forest Gump.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to Catterick Races on Saturday October 20th.
Today it was Cats Keys and Heidi from Driffield won the racing badges.

PANIC with York Racecourse (8:15)
You can win £25, county stand racing badges to York Races and a panic button if you can hold your nerve.
Today new player John couldn’t name 5 Rod Stewart songs.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 11:07am