Pat is a native of St. John’s. His broadcast career began on the station he now calls home – VOCM. Pat’s talent and sense of adventure have taken him over the years to radio markets in Alberta, the Maritimes and several stops from Port Aux Basques to the capital city. Some of the really fun stories come from his time as a licensed pilot and his aerial traffic reports. With his current shift from 11:30 – 1 Pat is behind the mic! Pat says he loves what is entailed in being the Producer of Back Talk with Bill Rowe. From Premiers to Prime Ministers no one is heard until they hear from Pat first.
Gerry Phelan
Gerry Phelan was born in St.John’s and has been in the business for more than a quarter century. He joined VOCM in 1984 and was appointed news director a year later. Since then, Gerry has led VOCM to more than sixty journalism awards, including eight coveted Edward R. Murrow International honours. Gerry served four years as president of Canada’s news directors association, and now represents international members on the Washington-based Radio and Television News Directors Association. He is also president of the Canadian Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, and Chairman of the Atlantic Journalism Awards. Gerry co-anchors the VOCM 7:45am and 1:00pm Major Newscasts with Vince Gallant. They have worked together for more than two decades.
Vince Gallant
Vince Gallant has already marked his golden anniversary in radio. Vince started at CJRW in Summerside in 1954, and has worked at radio and television stations in Moncton, Halifax, Montreal and St.John’s. He’s been in Newfoundland since 1976, in what he calls the best move he ever made. Vince is a multi award winning journalist, and in 2001, with his colleague Gerry Phelan, claimed the coveted Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Radio Newscast. In 2004, Vince and Gerry marked 20 consecutive years of co-anchoring the top rated VOCM 7:45 am and VOCM 1:00Major Newscasts
Tony Angelo Much like the "WKRP In Cincinnati" theme song, Tony Angelo has been from town to town, up and down the dial. He got his start working part time in the newsroom of a Toronto radio station. He moved to St. John's in 1983 where he did overnights and evenings at the old Q93 on Duckworth Street. Then it was off to London, Ontario as a Top 40 dj for a number of years. From there it was back to "The Rock", first spinning country tunes at CHVO in Carbonear, then a few years of classic
rock at KROCK in St. John's and now it's afternoon drive at 590 VOCM. (It gives a whole new meaning to "spaghetti western"). When he's not chasing his wife & kids to school concerts and sporting events, Tony enjoys playing golf (not very well) & watching "24".
Linda Swain
Linda started her radio career in 1989 in the Newsroom of CHVO, Carbonear.
She moved to CKGA in Gander in 1991, where she took on the role of News Director.
In 1995 Linda transferred to VOCM in St. John’s where, among other challenges, she produced VOCM Nightline for the late George MacLaren. Over the last number of years she has tried her hand at just about every aspect of radio from Sales, On-Air Announcer to Producer, all while maintaining her passion for journalism. Linda took over as host of Nightline in 2003. Born in Gander, she studied art in Montreal, and she has artwork in various private and public collections. Linda currently lives in St. John’s, but considers Carbonear home.
Randy Roberts
Originally from St. John’s and a graduate of Prince of Wales Collegiate, Randy Roberts began his broadcasting career in television, as a telecine operator, working with people such as Brian Tobin, Vince Gallant, Freeman White, Freaky Farrell, Dave Maunder and Randy Simms, among many others. It was VOCM’s John Murphy who offered Randy a job as a DJ, rather than recommending he attend Broadcasting School in 1980 - the rest, as they say, is history. From evenings at CHVO in Carbonear, to on-air ventures out West in Alberta and Ontario, Randy Roberts came full circle and arrived back on the “Rock." Randy’s commercial voice has been very familiar in this market & across the country ever since. In March of 2004, Randy took over the reigns at VOCM as the host of “The Irish Newfoundland Show!” He looks forward to spending Saturday Mornings from 7:00am to 1:00pm with you!
Paul Raynes
Paul was born and raised in St. John’s and has spent his entire life entertaining his home province. He began his broadcasting career with VOCM in August, 1970 with an all-night shift, and then an evening show that spanned 8 years. From there, Paul has been a popular part of mornings in the St. John's area for many years. Currently, he is co- host of the VOCM Good Morning Show with Claudette Barnes from 5:30-9:00 am. Paul is also well known for his many broadcasts “on location,” including one from a 20,000-foot altitude as guest of the Canadian Coast Guard. Paul has given many hours of his time as a Master of Ceremonies and Guest Speaker. An honorary member of 3 service clubs, Paul is also recognized as an Elite Member of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Quarter Century Club. In his spare time this father of three enjoys playing guitar, sports and relaxingwith his wife at their summer home.
ClaudetteBarnes has been involved in broadcasting since 1995.Her interest in this field was sparked by time spent at CHMR, the campus radio station at MemorialUniversity in St. John’s. Claudette graduated from Memorial in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts. From Memorial, Claudette attended the University of King’s College in Halifax to pursue a Bachelor of Journalism Degree.After graduation she spent some time writing for a local newspaper in Conception Bay South, where she currently resides with her family.But her true desire to work behind the microphone was ever present and in 1999 she got her chance to pursue a broadcasting career full time when she landed a job with VOCM as a copy writer in their continuity department.Voice work followed and there was no looking back.Currently, Claudette co-hosts the VOCM Good Morning Show with Paul Raynes. Her favourite part of the morning is keeping her work husband on the straight and narrow!
On the home front, Claudette has three step-children, two fur-children and a husband who, when he has the flu, acts like one of the children! Her hobbies include jogging, bellydancing and reading with a bookclub she founded to keep her female family members in touch once a month!
Cheryl Gullage
Cheryl has been with the station for the better part of a decade. Born in St. John's, Cheryl grew up in Paradise and graduated with honours from Queen Elizabeth High School in Foxtrap at the age of 17 in 1998, two months after beginning with the VOCM Newsroom as a part-time interviewer. She continued to work with the station while attending Memorial University, spending time in virtually every area of VOCM, eventually settling in the award-winning newsroom. Her shifts varied from early mornings and late nights, to on-call and on-the-spot. For her latest challenge, Cheryl stepped behind the control board as producer for VOCM Nightline with Linda Swain in April of 2004, and she's enjoying every minute of it. She also helps the island slide into the evening hours on the VOCM airwaves from 6 till 8pm, and then throughout the early morning hours with the 'All Newfoundland Night Show'.
A writer in her spare time, Cheryl has been published a number of times, including a 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' spin-off series entitled 'No Body's Perfect', and for the Women's Studies textbook 'That Body Image Thing; Young Women Speak Out'. Cheryl enjoys all things strange and quirky and likes to spend her leisure hours walking and absorbing the city, taking pictures and seeing a good theatrical performance.
Lynn Robinson
Lynn grew up in Spaniard's Bay in Conception Bay North. She attended Ascension Collegiate in Bay Roberts and graduated from the College of the North Atlantic with a diploma in Journalism in 2004. She then joined CHVO now KIXX Country in Carbonear as a reporter covering events in Trinity-Conception. She joined the VOCM News team in St. John's in the fall of 2006. In her spare time she can found spending time with friends and family and supporting the Montreal Canadiens.
Pat is a native of St. John’s. His broadcast career began on the station he now calls home – VOCM. Pat’s talent and sense of adventure have taken him over the years to radio markets in Alberta, the Maritimes and several stops from Port Aux Basques to the capital city. Some of the really fun stories come from his time as a licensed pilot and his aerial traffic reports. With his current shift from 11:30 – 1 Pat is behind the mic! Pat says he loves what is entailed in being the Producer of Back Talk with Bill Rowe. From Premiers to Prime Ministers no one is heard until they hear from Pat first. 
appointed news director a year later. Since then, Gerry has led VOCM to more than sixty journalism awards, including eight coveted Edward R. Murrow International honours. Gerry served four years as president of Canada’s news directors association, and now represents international members on the Washington-based Radio and Television News Directors Association. He is also president of the Canadian Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, and Chairman of the Atlantic Journalism Awards. Gerry co-anchors the VOCM 7:45am and 1:00pm Major Newscasts with Vince Gallant. They have worked together for more than two decades. 
Originally from St. John’s and a graduate of Prince of Wales Collegiate, Randy Roberts began his broadcasting career in television, as a telecine operator, working with people such as Brian Tobin, Vince Gallant, Freeman White, Freaky Farrell, Dave Maunder and Randy Simms, among many others. It was VOCM’s John Murphy who offered Randy a job as a DJ, rather than recommending he attend Broadcasting School in 1980 - the rest, as they say, is history. From evenings at CHVO in Carbonear, to on-air ventures out West in Alberta and Ontario, Randy Roberts came full circle and arrived back on the “Rock." Randy’s commercial voice has been very familiar in this market & across the country ever since. In March of 2004, Randy took over the reigns at VOCM as the host of “The Irish Newfoundland Show!” He looks forward to spending Saturday Mornings from 7:00am to 1:00pm with you! 
Paul was born and raised in St. John’s and has spent his entire life entertaining his home province. He began his broadcasting career with VOCM in August, 1970 with an all-night shift, and then an evening show that spanned 8 years. From there, Paul has been a popular part of mornings in the St. John's area for many years. Currently, he is co- host of the VOCM Good Morning Show with Claudette Barnes from 5:30-9:00 am. Paul is also well known for his many broadcasts “on location,” including one from a 20,000-foot altitude as guest of the Canadian Coast Guard. Paul has given many hours of his time as a Master of Ceremonies and Guest Speaker. An honorary member of 3 service clubs, Paul is also recognized as an Elite Member of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Quarter Century Club. In his spare time this father of three enjoys playing guitar, sports and relaxingwith his wife at their summer home.
Cheryl has been with the station for the better part of a decade. Born in St. John's, Cheryl grew up in Paradise and graduated with honours from Queen Elizabeth High School in Foxtrap at the age of 17 in 1998, two months after beginning with the VOCM Newsroom as a part-time interviewer. She continued to work with the station while attending Memorial University, spending time in virtually every area of VOCM, eventually settling in the award-winning newsroom. Her shifts varied from early mornings and late nights, to on-call and on-the-spot. For her latest challenge, Cheryl stepped behind the control board as producer for VOCM Nightline with Linda Swain in April of 2004, and she's enjoying every minute of it. She also helps the island slide into the evening hours on the VOCM airwaves from 6 till 8pm, and then throughout the early morning hours with the 'All Newfoundland Night Show'. 
