Al Porter has revealed that Colm Hayes still gives him advice since he began his new radio venture.
The Dubliner joined Today FM earlier this year and hosts their lunchtime spot, but worked with Colm on his 2FM show.
“Colm Hayes is still giving me advice,” he said.
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The presenter also revealed that he’s received advice from the station’s other radio hosts Ian Dempsey, Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore
I’m asking everyone for advice. Ian Dempsey has given me advice,” he told The Herald.
“Ian said. ‘Relax, breathe. You don’t need to talk as fast as you do during stand-up. You’re not talking at people, you’re talking to people.’
“Dermot and Dave were saying, ‘If you want to do something funny, run it by us to see if it works on radio.'”
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Al admitted that he was nervous about his new slot with Today FM but relaxed when they asked him to just be himself.
“I was really nervous but they said they wanted me to do a show that was me being myself. They said, ‘think you’re with your mates – don’t think stand-up.’
“It’s really good. It feels like a dream come true. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.
“I’ve started off at the lowest possible level trying to learn my trade but I have aims to get to Terry Wogan or Gerry Ryan level. I’m learning from the bottom.”
