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From Radio to Trade Journalism: Mike Boyle and Paul Heine’s Journey Behind the Airwaves

From Radio to Trade Journalism: Mike Boyle and Paul Heine’s Journey Behind the Airwaves

Update: 2025-12-01
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The radio careers of Mike Boyle and Paul Heine, have taken them from legendary radio stations to the influential world of trade journalism.  They both share inside stories from their days behind the mic and their pivotal roles at publications like FMQB and Billboard Radio Monitor, painting a vivid picture of an era when radio and records were at the cultural crossroads.

Listen in as Mike and Paul recount remarkable encounters with iconic artists: Donny Osmond causing office pandemonium, one-on-one moments with Stevie Nicks and Ronnie James Dio, and unforgettable interviews with Howard Stern and Frank Zappa. 

From witnessing history in Berlin as the Wall came down to swapping stories from behind-the-scenes at conventions and concerts, this episode is packed with nostalgia, industry insights, and lessons on navigating career transitions.

Season 5 is off to a great start with more intimate, heartfelt looks into the friendships, the risks, and the evolution of radio from the personalities who helped shape it.

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From Radio to Trade Journalism: Mike Boyle and Paul Heine’s Journey Behind the Airwaves

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