The Interviews from Podcast Radio

I another exclusive interview for Podcast Radio, Gene 'Bean' Baxter talks to Lawrence Peryer, host of Spotlight On, about the podcast's revealing conversations with the people shaping the past, present & future of culture, media & entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another exclusive iterview, Gene 'Bea' Baxter chats to the hosts of 'Women & Crime', exclusively for Podcast Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Harrison For World Radio Day 2024 Summary Radio's history, impact, and future. Michael Harrison discusses World Radio Day, an official UN International Day, which is celebrated on February 13th to honor the iconic ship of radio and its century-long history of informing, educating, and entertaining. Michael Harrison was contacted by UNESCO, the arts arm of the UN, to advise on World Radio Day and has been involved in the celebrations for the last 6 months. Radio's role in informing, educating, and entertaining. Gene (Bean) and Michael discuss radio's informing, educating, and entertaining mission, highlighting radio's global reach and diverse dimensions. The argument is set that radio is an aesthetic that transcends platforms and devices, and that the radio industry needs to understand and protect this aesthetic. Michael believes that the loss of radio stations and networks will leave audio programs as mere items on public utilities, rather than part of a cohesive and defined cathedral of sound. Radio's role in modern culture. Michael Harrison, a longtime radio personality and programmer, believes that radio is still relevant and will continue to evolve. The argument is raised that culture is temporary and generational, and what people consider to be their favorite things are often linked to their upbringing and personal experiences. Radio industry's viability and World Radio Day celebration. Michael, a radio legend, believes radio is still a viable business in local markets despite the financial struggles of big media companies. Michael raps about World Radio Day, plugging his song/message over the radio waves, and encourages listeners to think on World Radio Day 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unveiling the Shadows: A Cold War Conversations Journey with Ian Sanders In the intricate world of Cold War history, Ian Sanders is not just a name; he's the curator of untold stories, the maestro orchestrating narratives from the shadows of espionage, military maneuvers, and everyday life during a tumultuous era. Since 2018, Ian has been the host and producer of the award-winning "Cold War Conversations" podcast, a platform where eyewitnesses of the Cold War share their riveting tales. A Glimpse into the Shadows In a recent interview on Podcast Radio, Ian took center stage to discuss the genesis of his fascination with the Cold War. Growing up in a household of history buffs, Ian's early exposure to museums and historical sites laid the foundation for his interest. His journey into the Cold War's depths started with a focus on military history, and the events such as the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 left an indelible mark on his young mind. From Community Radio to Oral Histories Ian's journey into podcasting wasn't a straight path. A stint on a community radio station and a passion for audio paved the way for him to discover the world of oral histories. Inspired by the lack of captured stories from the Cold War era, especially compared to World War II, Ian embarked on a mission to unearth the hidden narratives of an era often shrouded in secrecy. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories The beauty of "Cold War Conversations" lies in its diverse range of guests. From soldiers and spies to civilians and astronauts, Ian delves into the experiences of those who lived through the Cold War. However, navigating through classified information requires caution. Some guests, bound by agreements or personal choice, prefer to remain anonymous, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the podcast. Navigating the Shadows of Espionage In the interview, Ian touches upon the covert world of assassination attempts during the Cold War. While he hasn't hosted guests directly involved in such activities, stories like that of Georgi Markov, a Bulgarian journalist assassinated with a poisoned umbrella, showcase the real-life cloak-and-dagger drama of the era. The Perilous Brink of Armageddon Ian sheds light on moments when the world stood on the brink of nuclear catastrophe. Recalling incidents like the Cuban Missile Crisis and false missile warnings, he emphasizes that the Cold War was far from a conflict without consequences. The podcast not only provides historical insights but also draws parallels to the present day, showcasing how echoes of the Cold War persist. Women in the Cold War A notable aspect of Ian's podcast is its commitment to sharing stories of women in the Cold War. Approximately twenty percent of the episodes feature women's perspectives, challenging the stereotypical image of the Cold War as a male-dominated domain filled with tanks and guns. Ian expresses a desire to delve even deeper into this lesser-known side of history. A Tribute to the Untold Ian Sanders, despite his podcast's success and growing listenership, remains humble. He finds the true essence of his work in uncovering stories that have never seen the light of day. For Ian, the gold lies in those moments when a guest reveals something previously undisclosed, adding a new layer to the complex tapestry of Cold War history. Tune In to "Cold War Conversations" For those eager to embark on a journey through the shadows of the Cold War, Ian's podcast awaits. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a newcomer to the era, "Cold War Conversations" promises a captivating exploration of a time marked by tension, intrigue, and untold stories. To catch Ian Sanders' podcast, visit Cold War Conversations, and for a deep dive into the shadows of history, find the episodes wherever you usually get your podcasts. Ian Sanders continues to illuminate the Cold War's mysteries, one conversation at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESC Insight: brings you all the backstage news, song reviews, and star interviews from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest. Gerry catches up with Ewan during rh build up and semi-finals of Liverpool's turn to host the event, on behalf of Ukraine. Join Ewan Spence and the team to stay up to date with all the news as countries select their 'Songs For Europe'; agree or disagree with the hosts as they review all the songs in our Eurovision Juke Box Jury, and prepare for all the Eurovision you can cope with (and more) as the podcast heads backstage in the weeks before the Semi Finals and Grand Final in May. More articles and audio available in the links below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast Radio exclusively played the first episode of The Rathband Tapes podcast. It’s was aired to coincide with the drama The Hunt for Raoul Moat on ITV across TV in the United Kingdom. For more than a decade, conversations between the late PC David Rathband and his ghost writer Tony Horne, recorded during the writing of the best-selling book Tango 190, have remained in a vault.  Now for the first time, David’s voice tells his own story. Gerry chats to Tony about the making of this podcast, The Rathband Tapes. - From press: Podcast Radio listeners heard David's own account of being shot, the untold story of dealing with becoming blind, his depression, his Pride of Britain Award – and going from hero to zero overnight.  Tony, the high-profile former Metro Radio breakfast show presenter: “David became my friend. This is an emotional and painful story told with the help of David’s twin Darren and of course David himself”. Podcast Radio director Paul Chantler noted: “We were thrilled to be able to offer our listeners a true broadcast exclusive. The Rathband Tapes are condensed from hundreds of hours of recordings and produced to a high standard by Tony. We’re really pleased to be able to work with him.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fantastic line-up of podcast experts gives a series of panel discussions and workshops providing top tips and advice. Soundtruism presents the Birmingham Podcast Festival 2023 at Birmingham City University, in the heart of the UK’s second city. The Birmingham Podcast Festival is a new event for up-and-coming podcasters, with some of the best in the business offering workshops, talks and insights into the medium. https://birminghampodcastfestival.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems you can’t switch on your TV or pick up your phone these days without being assailed by headlines lamenting the crisis in our NHS. Whether it’s nurses going on strike, long wait times for operations, ambulances queuing outside hospitals, or stories of a social care system on the verge of collapse…. There is undoubtedly a crisis in our health and care sector, but are we getting the whole picture, and are we hearing enough about what’s being done by the people in charge to try and put things right? A new podcast series from Newcross Healthcare called Voices of Care has launched intending to do precisely that, giving leaders and experts from NHS Trusts, Health Boards, and care associations a chance to share their thoughts on the challenges facing the sector and explain how they are striving to give the workforce…whether its nurses, carers, doctors or administrators….the tools and the support they need to deliver high-quality care. Suhail Mirza has 20 years of experience as a Provider, Writer, and Speaker. He is the author of the LaingBuisson UK Healthcare Workforce Report, a wellness speaker and coach supporting the NHS workforce, and a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Newcross Healthcare  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xperi is building something fantastic for listening and engaging with content in the car, find out more here as Allen Schrott (Senior Director, Music Products) discusses further. -- Covered topics and discussion points: How the connected car will connect. What has motivated the approach to deal with podcasts in the connected car? Most people find their podcast by googling, which is something you can't do behind the wheel of a car. So what else instead? How do you find specific segments of a podcast? How would you categorise these ideas in the IAB taxonomy? The fundamental assumption behind this product. How to monetize podcasts in the car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live discussion from Podcast Futures New York, David Allan Moss (Chief Creative Officer) and Gerardo Orlando (SVP of Content) of the team from Evergreen Podcasts dissect the issues around building and operating a podcast 'Network'. -- Covered topics and discussion points: How does one find good podcasts? And why! How have networks grown? What goes into building a network from scratch? The concept of a network within a network. The importance of branding and advertising in a growing network. Branded Podcasts are great. That's a statement! How you curate your content is the most important part. What are some of the signs that a podcast is not working? Discoverability is a challenge for any podcast. Why advertisers are looking for analytics and why it’s more difficult than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live discussion from Podcast Futures New York, the team behind NuVoodoo research outline what's what and where's where in the podcast industry. Listen in for new research into the listener experience and likes, wants, desires. -- Covered topics and discussion points that stand out from the survey: Podcasts allow listeners into deeper topic areas than traditional media. Listening to podcasts while driving. Heavy podcast listeners are susceptible to ads on all manner of channels. What’s the difference between a live podcast and a pre-recorded podcast? -- Questions to consider before (or after!) you listen... Have you ever taken action because of a commercial on a podcast? How much of each podcast episode do you listen to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James and Ola are known for their roles on Strictly Come Dancing as professional dancers. They discuss that level of fame how it changed their lives and their recent transition into becoming fitness gurus through their new programme danceshred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roger Black is a three times Olympic medalist who overcame a heart valve defect to make it onto the Olympic rostrum in the 1996 games. He talks about the differences in elite performance and exercising for health, the elite mindset, maximizing performance, and how he squeezed every last drop out of his potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Sirieix is a Maitre d' who has taken his skills from 'front of house' to the TV screen. He talks First Dates, his rise to fame, if he has ambitions to be famous in his homeland, the importance of food in a relationship, and working with Gordon Ramsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Mellor discusses his much-storied career as one of the few actors to star in the three leading UK soaps, Hollyoaks, Eastenders, and Coronation Street. He began his career at age 11 and has been pretty much present on our screens ever since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arlene Philips began her career as the leader of the famous dance troupe Hot Gossip, but it was her inclusion in the first series of Strictly Come Dancing that made her an instantly recognizable face across the UK. She discusses the show and her much-storied 40-year career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judi Love is famous as a stand-up comic who transitioned into a straight-talking and hilarious Loose Woman panelist. She is about to embark on her first solo tour of the UK, and we discuss her career and the process of creating your own theatre show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live discussion from Podcast Futures New York, the panel explores the impact of Gen Z on audio strategy and technology platforms, as well as content discovery and navigating quickly changing trends. On the panel: YAP Media’s Hala Taha Podcasting guru Rob Greenlee (formerly Libsyn, now Podbean), Edison’s Meghan Lazovick Hosted by Podcast Radio’s own (wonderful) Kavita! -- Covered topics and discussion points include: Gen Z is the future of podcasting. How can Gen Z connect to a podcast created by a different generation? The exciting aspects of a generation wholly engaged with technology nd knowing how to 'use it'. How do you advertise to Gen Z? What’s going to be the future of AI, discovery, and audio? What’s happening to the number of shows and the active shows? The use of audio and video in scripted drama. Why people don’t necessarily think that podcast(ing) is cool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looks like, in an exclusive, we could get a Trigger Happy TV Movie. That's just one of the bombshells from Dom Jolly as he reflects on his career, his work as a travel writer and stand up shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dom Wood talks about his newfound DIY fame on Tik Tok, his career working with his best friend, and where next for his home improvement content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices