In conversation with Nick Garnett
From DCT Audio, home of the podcast by Dave Thomas
January 25, 2026 · 47 min · Season 5 · Episode 73
About this episode
Nick Garnett shares his experiences in journalism, including his journey into radio and the impact of reporting on his wellbeing.
Nick Garnett has spent nearly four decades as a presenter and journalist, twenty five of which were at BBC Radio 5 Live. A pioneer of mobile journalism, we talk about how he got into radio, his failed ambition as a rock god and on a more serious note, the effect of the many tragedies he has had to report on and how it affected his own wellbeing. Its a fascinating insight into the world of journalism.
People in this episode
Host: Dave Thomas
Guest: Nick Garnett
Topics covered
- journalism
- radio
- mobile journalism
- wellbeing
- tragedy
- media
Keywords
- Nick Garnett
- journalism
- BBC Radio 5 Live
- mobile journalism
- wellbeing
- tragedy
- radio presenter
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 5 Live
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