About the Show
A lifetime of listening,
one hour at a time.
Hi, I'm Michael Goss! I've been hosting "My Place" since early 2020 and "Boogie Town" since around October the same year. My love for disco started way back in 1975 when I ran the Crimson Mist mobile disco — originally chauffeured around by my dad until I bought my own van in '76. But even as a kid, I had a soft spot for smooth jazz from legends like Quincy Jones (Soul Bossa Nova), Percy Faith, and Herb Alpert. These days, smooth jazz is where my heart really lies — hence, My Place! Some of my later loves include the likes of Paul Hardcastle, Brian Culbertson, and Carlos Camilo.
Late in 2025 I handed over the "Boogie Town" show to my disco partner from a decade or two back, Mr. Sandy Bruce. He is breathing new life into "Boogie Town" and adds his own flavour to it. This has left me with more time, so I have embarked on a new show which I call "My Other Place". This is really a show of anything goes but mostly "If Michael Likes It, Michael Will Play It". Early feedback is positive — so why not give it a listen?
As for my career journey? Well, let's just say it's been varied! I "borrowed" a couple of years to get a Saturday job at a metal workshop when I was 15, earning enough to fund my disco gear (much of it home built). After college, I landed in the test lab at Goblin — remember the Teasmade and vacuum cleaners? Then came more college, a six-month stint in Oregon, and a role at Dolby Laboratories as a test engineer.
I eventually moved into the fire alarm industry, climbing the ladder to Department Manager overseeing all things audio-visual. At 35, I took the plunge and started my own company, Quantum Power, specializing in commercial audio, CCTV, and fire alarms. After decades of hard work, I retired about 10 years ago but still take on the occasional project that piques my interest.
Outside of music, I keep busy with volunteer work at Sanderstead United Reformed Church and the Sanderstead and Selsdon Rotary Club.
On the personal side, I was married from 1987 to 2011 and have two wonderful daughters, Joanie and Abigail. Fun fact: Abi has presented a dozen shows on Big Ear — her voice is just gorgeous! These days, I live alone, which has its perks — like working to my own schedule!
