Zane
From radio producer to podcast host and co-founder of Stakhanov Industries.
Pete Donaldson is an English podcaster and radio presenter. He featured on the Danny Wallace Saturday show on Xfm (since rebranded as Radio X) and the Alex Zane breakfast show and is currently one of the presenters on The Football Ramble, Wrestle Me and The Luke and Pete Show podcasts. Donaldson has cohosted the Abroad in Japan podcast with Chris Broad since 2018.
- Role
- Titanium Ninja
- Element
- Ice
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Donaldson moved to London in 2003 after studying Multimedia Media Design at University. After working as a graphic designer for three years, he gained work experience, and in turn full employment, on The Lauren Laverne Breakfast Show in 2006. He later worked as co-presenter of the Alex Zane Breakfast Show - also on Xfm. As a radio producer, Donaldson produced shows for the likes of Adam and Joe and Danny Wallace. In 2009 Donaldson could be found presenting solo on Early Breakfast on Xfm. He also moved from being a producer on the Football Ramble podcast to a full-time host, something he continues today. Donaldson later hosted the evening show of Absolute Radio, the Rock and Roll Football Matchday Warmup, as well as covering red carpet events and interviewing bands at sessions and festivals for the station. In March 2018, it was revealed that Donaldson would replace Dave Berry as the presenter of Absolute Radio's Hometime Show (due to Berry replacing Christian O'Connell as the presenter of Absolute Radio's Breakfast Show). On 12 December 2019, Donaldson announced he would be leaving Absolute Radio after nine years. In May 2026, Donaldson announced he would return to Absolute Radio, this time as the presenter of Absolute's new Knurr and Spell show. He also voiced the character Jerry Brockhaus in the 2008 video game Zak McKracken: Between Time and Space and characters in The Journey Down Part 2.
In Their Own Story
In August 2014, Donaldson founded podcast production company Stakhanov Industries alongside fellow Rambler Luke Moore, and Jonathan 'Lord Ramble' Teague. The company uses the commercial name 'Stak'. In 2018, Donaldson created the podcast Abroad in Japan, with Chris Broad. The podcast focuses on life in Japan. According to them it's 'probably the best way of learning about life in Japan without actually being in Japan', which Chris Broad mentions in the intro of the episodes. Donaldson also co-hosts popular podcast 'WrestleMe' with Marc Haynes. The pair discuss every Wrestlemania event in chronological order, as well as occasional diversions into notable moments from the wider history of professional wrestling. The show's basic conceit contrasts Haynes' lifelong enthusiasm for wrestling against Donaldson's initial lack of knowledge on the sport. GQ magazine described the podcast as 'Enrapturing…part-wrestling podcast, part-breakdown of the sheer ridiculousness of pro wrestling, and part-examination of the human condition'. A live version of the podcast first was hosted by Haynes and Donaldson in September 2018, and a Patreon page for the show was launched in March 2020. Subscribers receive shows which delve into historic WCW pay-per-views, as well as other notable moments from WWE history. Donaldson is also a co-host in VGC: The Videogames Podcast, self-described as a 'videogame podcast for grown-ups'.
Reader's Guide
Pete Donaldson's career spans radio production, solo presenting, and podcast hosting. He began in radio as a graphic designer before moving into production on The Lauren Laverne Breakfast Show in 2006. He co-presented the Alex Zane Breakfast Show on Xfm and later presented solo on Early Breakfast on Xfm in 2009. He produced shows for Adam and Joe and Danny Wallace. He moved from producer to full-time host on The Football Ramble podcast. At Absolute Radio, he hosted the evening show, the Rock and Roll Football Matchday Warmup, covered red carpet events, and interviewed bands. In March 2018, he replaced Dave Berry as presenter of Absolute Radio's Hometime Show. He left Absolute Radio on 12 December 2019 after nine years, but announced a return in May 2026 to host the new Knurr and Spell show. He voiced Jerry Brockhaus in the 2008 video game Zak McKracken: Between Time and Space and characters in The Journey Down Part 2. In podcasting, he co-founded Stakhanov Industries (commercial name 'Stak') in August 2014. He created Abroad in Japan with Chris Broad in 2018. He co-hosts WrestleMe with Marc Haynes, which GQ called 'Enrapturing'. A live version debuted in September 2018, and a Patreon launched in March 2020. He also co-hosts VGC: The Videogames Podcast.
Did You Know?
- Pete Donaldson studied Multimedia Media Design at university before moving to London in 2003.
- He voiced the character Jerry Brockhaus in the 2008 video game Zak McKracken: Between Time and Space.
- Donaldson co-founded podcast production company Stakhanov Industries in August 2014, which uses the commercial name 'Stak'.
- He created the Abroad in Japan podcast with Chris Broad in 2018.
- Donaldson announced his return to Absolute Radio in May 2026 to host the new Knurr and Spell show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zane?
Zane is the Titanium Ninja and one of the four original heroes, initially constructed as an advanced Nindroid by Dr. Julien. He eventually evolved beyond his programming to become a fully sentient member of the team.
What are Zane's powers and role?
His primary role involves utilizing the Elemental Power of Ice for combat while acting as the group's technological expert. This combination makes him vital for both physical battles and solving complex mechanical challenges.
How does Zane's story arc conclude?
Although he experiences multiple resets, his overarching narrative resolves with him accepting his identity beyond being a weapon. He ultimately chooses heroism over his original destiny to serve as a tool of war.
Why is Zane important to the team?
Zane is crucial because his existence validates that artificial beings can possess genuine emotions and souls. His presence anchors the team emotionally, often serving as their moral compass during difficult conflicts.
What distinguishes Zane from the other ninja?
What sets him apart is his origin as an Nindroid rather than a biological human like the other original members. This unique background drives his internal conflict between following orders and making independent choices.
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