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Ever wondered what it's like to work in the world of Radio? We catch up with broadcasters around the Country who all say that their experience in this industry has been great! The perks, the learning, the experiences (good and bad) - all make working in radio one of the best jobs in the world!
Music Directors, Program Directors, On air music announcers, Breakfast teams, Breakfast show producers and News Readers will all benefit from this Podcast!
Music Directors, Program Directors, On air music announcers, Breakfast teams, Breakfast show producers and News Readers will all benefit from this Podcast!
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If you ever wanted to know what radio was like in the 70's and 80's well there is no better man than John Peters to tell you the stories. In this Episode of the Air Heads Podcast John reflects on Interviewing some of the big names like Elton John and Michael Hutchence and tells the story of how he woke up to Iggy Pop making himself a coffee in his Kitchen. This Episode is a ripper!
If you think you have got a used by date to land your first job in radio these days well here is the episode of Airheads you have been waiting for.Craig Kahlefeldt is proof that if you want it bad enough you have to keep believing that someone will take a chance on you. Craig has a great story and gives Air Heads a fair shout out during this podcast noting that one episode prompted him to send an air check away that was about to change the path and gain him entry into the industry he wanted so bad!
Coastie got his start at Triple M in Brisbane when he was 21 years old writing comedy for the night show. A self confessed tragic fan Martin Molly, Roy & HG and Merrick & Rosso. Much like others Coastie found a way to get behind the microphone doing stunts for the mid-dawns Triple Announcer at the time and after a decorated career he is now the breakfast announcer at 102.9 at Triple M Broome.If you are learning the craft of solo breakfast radio Coastie is someone who offers some great tips and insights in this episode of The Airheads podcast.
This week on the Podcast we explore how radio is moving in a different direction. This time 10 years ago it was all about what was between the speakers, well not anymore. How can you take the skills you have learned from radio and transfer them to Digital on demand Content Kyle Dundas gives some great insight this week as we dive into Episode 125.
Jay is one half of the Triple M Breakfast show in Mackay and the Whitsundays. This week on the show we explore those moments that have meant the most to Jay along the way and pull apart some of the shows great content that has surfaced on multiple platforms.There is a lot of ground to cover in this weeks Podcast so enjoy the final episode for 2020 as we take a short break over Christmas and return when 2020 is all bout a distant memory.
Azzan really is a jack of all trades holding down a number of positions with Positive Media in Melbourne. Azzan Started his journey in radio as a volunteer producer my my drive show in Melbourne a number of years ago. Azzan sat and watched for a while until the day he wanted to step up and have a go him self. Starting with a few voice tracks on the Digital station he worked his way into weekends on Light FM. As you'll hear in this interview he will try his hand at just about anything in radio to make himself indispensable.
There has been a lot of talk of late of radio dying a very slow death. Well this week on the pod cast Fyona Smith from AFTRS joins me for a chat surrounding the recent radio job losses. You will soon realise that on the back of listening to this Pod Cast that radio is in a very strong position going forward and the death of this industry is a long way off. Radio has changed it's face so many times over the years and this is just another one of those moments that we need to lean into and help the industry evolve.
Josiah Shala is a natural noise maker! Heading up the Breakfast team on Hit FM in Shepparton with Herbie he knows how breakfast radio works and this week on the show is kind enough to pull back the curtain on how to produce a quality regional breakfast show.Starting his career as a panel operator for the Fitzy and Whippa show you could argue that he spent a number of years learning from The Best!
This week on the show we head to Townsville and catch up with Hit Morning's announcer Carley Whittington. A stereotypical radio career has you moving 10 times before you finally secure your dream job! Not Carley! She landed her dream job early in her career and enjoys broadcasting to the City she grew up in.There are some great lessons in this weeks podcast including trying your hand at most roles in radio to set yourself up for success. Carley was great to have a chat too and you should get alot out of this weeks episode.
This week on the show I chat with Elerrina McPherson from Triple M Gippsland.Elerrina hails from Community Radio on the Gold coast which is where she learned the craft of Breakfast radio. It's a common thread on this podcast that young announcers tend to spend the time behind a community radio station's microphone before entering the world of Commercial Radio. You'll hear on this Podcast Commercial radio can be quite your learning curve when you have come from Community Radio. That's a good thing!If you are thinking about getting into the the industry then Elerrina has some great advice for those that are wanting to test the waters of Commercial Radio.
This week on the show I chat with George Sargent from Hit CQ who pulls back the curtain on his love of radio. Described as an infatuation, like any relationship it has it's ups and it's downs and George shares that if it wasn't for his good mate Grant Denyer he may have very well walked away from the game all together. Sarge is a great chat this week on the show as he shares some great advice for new comers to the industry.
This week on the show I chat with fellow Group Content Director Mat Cummins from the Ace Radio Network. Matt is a self confessed Radio Nerd which makes him the prefect fit for this podcast. Mat talks about how Radio Legend Barry Bissel was solely responsible for his radio career. How? You've have to listen to the show to find out. See what I did there? That's a hook!There is alot of great advice in this weeks Episode of the Air Heads Podcast!
Jake Tracey from Fresh 927 in Adelaide joins me this week for a chat on the Air heads Podcast.Jake talks about the importance of The Australian Radio School and the role it's played in his career so far and suggests you take your opportunities when they present themselves.Jake understands the importance of making yourself valuable in this industry and suggests you do as much as you can to empower your future in the radio industry.If you have been thinking about a career in radio then this is definitely an episode you could take a lot from. Listen now at airheadsradio.com
Sarah Patterson is another great talent that got her start in Community Radio. From anchoring the news for Eddie McGuire's hot breakfast on Triple M Melbourne to writing articles for one of Australia's best radio publications - Radio Today, Sarah's career has covered many angles. This week on the show we talk through Sarah's incredible career and lift the lid on the secrets to recording a successful radio/ podcast interview (Conversation). You'll love this week's edition of the Airheads Podcast.
Ryan Bebbington is Group Content Director for SCA, Central QLD and Wide Bay. This week on the show we discover how Hamlet played a key role in Ryan nailing his first role in Radio.Ryan talks about how trying your hand at EVERYTHING in the industry has helped set him up for success in the Industry.For Ryan as a CD it's all about Catch and Release so when it comes to new talent he's not a bad guy to have in your corner when you are looking to land that first gig in the radio industry.
I'm lucky enough to work along side Ashleigh Baker on a daily basis at Shepparton's Hit 96.9. Everyone in the station will tell you that Ash is a ball of energy and there is never a dull moment when she's around, this translates on the air too. Ash has One Direction to thank for her career in radio and has this interesting fact that every job she has been rejected for ends up hiring her in the end (True Story). You'll love this week's edition of the Air Heads Podcast as there are some great tips in here for up and coming radio announcers.
This week on the show it's The Central Coast's Brandon Atkin. He's been involved in the radio industry for a little over 9 years and has tried his hand at pretty much EVERYTHING! From Producing the big shows like The Thinker Girls, Jonsey and Amanda, Operations with the Nova Network and pulling weekend shifts at NEW FM. We have heard it plenty of times on this podcast before and again Brandon shares that if you can learn many skills within the radio industry then you set yourself up for success later. There are a lot of Golden Nuggets in this week's episode of The Air Heads Podcast. You'll love it!
One of the longest standing, most decorated and best shows in the Country at the moment sits comfortably in the Sydney Radio Landscape on WSFM, Jonsey and Amanda. This week on the show I talk to one half of this brilliant team. Jonesy talks career highlights, recalls why he fell in love with this great industry and pulls back the curtain on what makes such a great breakfast show.
Jennie Lenman is a journalist with the Australian Radio Network in Murray Bridge. This week we sit down on the air heads podcast and talk about the radio fence that was responsible for starting Jennie's Radio Journey.Jennie talks about some of big mistakes made in her career that set her up for success!
In a career spanning 30 years, David Rogerson has experience in every facet of the radio industry. He has held positions like Group Program Director, a National Marketing Manager and Company Director. He was most recently the Group Director for Programming and Content at Grant Broadcasters.David is now a senior lecturer at the Australian Institute of Music which covers all things radio and media and has made famous The Radio Rubber Room on facebook! Dave break down what COVID has done for the radio industry in this edition of the Air Heads Podcast.
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