The Sound Off Podcast

We spoke with Skywalker, aka Jarrett Galeno from K104 in the Hudson Valley. Skywalker is a personality you might hear on other stations across America in Cookville, Tennesee, Rutland, Vermont or Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He lives and breathes radio and has stories from New York, Boston and Connecticut to share from his radio path which started back in the late 90's.In this episode, you'll hear how Skywalker has turned his personality into a full-time business in the live and voice-tracked realm. He also shares his experiences working at stations with infamous call letters like WPLJ and 92.3 in NYC, and WBLI in Long Island, as well as the venerable K104 where he works now, just north of New York City.There's more about this episode and additional resources on the episode page. You can also check out <a href="http://skyskymedia.com/">Skywalker's website to have him on your station. </a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

JJ Kincaid does mornings at New Country 101.5 in Atlanta. He's been in radio since the 90's, making his mark at CHR stations across America, including KDWB in Minneapolis and Z100 in New York. I've been fortunate to meet JJ and get to know him over cocktails, but I also made sure his show was a stop back when I would wake up and listen to morning radio. (The pandemic has meant I do a little less now)In this episode, you will hear all about JJ growing up in his house where radio was more than in the home. He's wanted to be on the air since he was 5. You will hear some incredible stories about getting a call from Kid Kelly, getting hired at Z100, putting together a morning show in Denver, and what he did after his time in Denver came to an end.There's always more <a href="https://j.mp/3f9dvuI">on the show notes page.</a> Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Terry DiMonte takes a break from taking a break from social media and joined me to talk about his summer live from my dining.room. Since his "retirement" from CHOM last May, he's enjoyed sleeping in and visiting with friends. I am very honoured to be his friends and a stop on the Winnipeg tour. Terry has long roots in Winnipeg that extend back to his days at 92 CITI-FM and working in the same building as the legendary Don Percy who acted as a mentor. We recorded this episode on the 4th anniversary of the passing of his friend Kenny Shields from Streetheart.Thanks to everyone who participated in the episode with Q&amp;A's, and if you want to be apart of these in the future, just subscribe to the podcast page on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQJ4kOfSjE4">YouTube</a> and Facebook.You can <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQJ4kOfSjE4">see the video exchange here. </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Researching for podcast episodes is different in the pandemic. I often have met the person long before I interview them. Perhaps we shared a coffee or drink, maybe we worked together or I saw them speak at a conference. Perhaps I grew up listening to them, worked in the same market or interviewed them for a job. The pandemic has turned some of episodes into radio Lava-Life dates. That's what happened with this episode with Lena Shulman from Vancouver's Jack-FM.In this episode, I spent a fair amount of time asking her the questions on her online profile, but the real gold was in the after dinner drinks where I found her her family emigrated from the former Soviet Union and later Israel on their way to Canada. As we spoke it was apparent that Lena also knew multiple languages. Her broadcast career started on campus at the University of Toronto where she was studying history. From there she opted for a producer position at Corus Radio Toronto and made her way across Canada to Lloydminster, Saskatoon, Niagara and then back to Vancouver's Jack 96.9 FM where she co-hosts the morning show with Drex and Bob Addison, aka No Fun Bobby.Lena made mention of a book by Roy Williams called Pendulum. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15842812-pendulum">You can order a copy of it here.</a> You can find out more about Lena and see some of <a href="https://j.mp/3iujJGn">great stuff she is up to on our episode page.</a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Yes it has been five years since we had Jessica Rhodes from Interview connections on the podcast. Since then Jessica has grown the business to a six and now 7 figure business. How did she do it? Small steps and "grind and grit". In this episode I reconnect with Jessica , 5 years in between episodes and ask her about some of the business moves she has made like getting a physical office space, partnering with Margy Feldhuhn, and working with female business coaches like Kelly Roach and Ali Brown. Jessica also notes there's a difference between scaling to 7 figures as opposed to 8; it's a different set of strategies to get to 8.Both Jessica (president) and Margy (CEO) have their own podcasts. You can find Jessica's <a href="https://interviewconnections.com/blog/">"Monetize the Mic" here</a> - and <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/wegetityourdaddied">Margy's "We Get It, Your Dad Died" here. </a>There was so much I didn't know about building a company in the podcast space when I first started back in 2016, but simply following Jessica and paying attention to how she operates, I learned a lot. There are about 7 people who I follow like that. It's not unlike listening to your favourite radio performer to hear their show every day - and learn how they connect.If you are in radio and wondering why you should listen to the show:(1) Because Jessica got to the top by not worrying about the copy cat competition.(2) Because you don't have a podcast and should consider guesting on podcasts if you aren't going to podcast.(3) Even if you have a podcast, learning to be a guest will help you become a better interviewer.Follow Jessica and everyone at <a href="http://www.interviewconnections.com">Interview Connections </a>on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/376853703259540/">the Facebook Group </a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

John Mamola is the program director of WDAE, the sports station in Tampa Bay. We had him on the show back in December of 2019 and his life sounded busy. With the arrival of COVID, the sports world got turned upside down. For many stations, the arrival of COVID meant a decrease in workload - but not in Tampa Bay. The city really started to stir with arrival of Tom Brady in March of 2002. From that point on, the dynamic of the sports market began to change. Since then the baseball Rays have gone to the World Series, the NFL Buccaneers won the Super Bowl and the NHL Lightning have won two Stanley Cups in a 9 month period. Crazy.So how does the program director of a radio station with 7 sports properties cope?That's what we found out in this episode. I spoke to John about everything that has gone on since we last spoke in December 2019. A once passive sports market with a lot activity has gone into hyperdrive.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

There are a lot of things that come to mind when you hear the name Stu Schwartz. The Ottawa morning host has been a radio staple in the market since the mid-90's, first making a name for himself as Stuntman Stu, then as a sports fixture on Team 1200 AND in-house announcer at the Ottawa Senators hockey games, and now overall radio powerhouse at Move 100. He's not ready to put himself in the category of the Max Keeping's and Ken "The General" Grant who ruled the broadcast airwaves in Ottawa in the 20th Century, but this century his is one of the first names that comes up when you say "radio" in Ottawa.Throughout the years, Stu has been able to build his following, one community appearance at a time. In 2016, he was diagnosed with cancer and talks about how being public about it has helped him channel strength.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Paige Nienaber knows radio promotions and marketing. <a href="https://www.cpr-promotions.com/blog/">He's been involved with some really big ones -</a> and one that I definitely remember because I saw it play out on CNN. (Wild's infamous Haircut on the Bridge). In this episode, I ask Paige all about what makes a radio promotion successful, and how they changed over the course of the pandemic.In this episode, you'll hear a conversation about radio promotions that I have been planning since I first met Paige in 2016. We discuss the anatomy of a great radio promotion and touch on a few of the famous ones that have taken place over the years, including <a href="https://apnews.com/article/ddcdb50f60c654366504782fd5d139fb">Mancow Muller's Bay Bridge Haircut,</a> and a <a href="https://www.allaccess.com/cpr/archive/33251/cpr-promotional-check-up---jun-10-2021">lottery contest that didn't pass the legal test</a>. One thing is evident: The same elements that made promotions successful in the 80's, still exist today. Paige also touched on the success of the <a href="https://997now.com/contest/99-7-nows-5000-secret-sound-spring2021/">Secret Sound contest which is on air now at 99.7 Now in San Francisco. </a>If your station would like to bolster its promotions game, <a href="https://www.cpr-promotions.com/">Reach out to Paige on this website. </a> http://www.cpr-promotions.com/ or call him at +1 651 247 4056.Of note - this episode was recorded using <a href="http://www.squadcast.fm">Squadcast</a> and this is the first episode with their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLvt9yLgfDs">new Dolby Voice feature</a>. Use the promo code soundoff for up to a free month off of the Indie audio plan ($20 of value) in addition to the free 7-day trial.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Christian Zyp is a host on Edmonton's CJSR's Moving Radio. But you're not listening to this episode for that. The story of our friendship begins on the radio in 1995 with the release of Van Halen's Balance CD. Back then radio stations were given advance copies and a "World Album Premiere". The special we ran only featured 9/11 songs on the CD. Where we the other two. Two drunk guys started calling me and asking why we had left two of the songs off and I said, "If you have some beer in the fridge I'll bring the CD over and we'll listen to it."What's a few brews between Van Halen fans?From there on, Garth Thatchuk and Christian Zyp became lifelong friends.Zyp started his radio career in 1998 as the host of the venerable Moving Radio on CJSR. But he is better known as a teacher, movie buff, music lover, soccer teammate, and overall great guy. The last time I saw him was in Edmonton in 2015. Life changed for him and his wife Trina 4 months later.You just skip over listening to the podcast and head straight to the blog page to read about Zyp's incredible story of battling back from the brink of death from contracting meningitis. This episode is dedicated to my good friend who reminds me to be thankful everyday and a reminder of the many ways radio creates friendships and bonds across the airwaves and beyond. Zyp and Trina are also responsible for kicking my ass and telling me to get going with a podcast back in November 2015.This episode does not have any discussion of breaks, bits, PPM numbers, digital anything, or workforce reductions. This is is the story community, friendship and gratitude.If you do get the chance, take the time to call someone you met along your radio journey, and see how they are doing. They would love to hear from you.Also <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/486907564846909/">check out Zyp's Facebook support group for ongoing updates.</a> Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Sometime back in 2008, Vinny Barrucco made the call to (then) Mix 96 to see if his skills acquired at community juggernaut K103 Kahnawake would translate into the Montreal mainstream. We know today that that answer is yes. The Montreal morning host has done most of the day parts on Montreal radio at the two of the biggest English FM's in the city, Virgin Radio and 92.5 The Beat. Today, he is a host on the former along with Shannon King and Adam Greenberg.In this episode, you will hear how Vinny nearly left Montreal on a few occasions, only to have circumstance keep home in his hometown. We also took the time to share our passion and love for Montreal and everything it has offer. Apologies if it gets a little inside with words such as "Dep", "Habs", "Bill 101", "Anglo", "Franco" and an in-depth discussion about how the Quebec star-system towers over Canada's. No apologies offered for the three or four times we randomly started talking about the Montreal Canadiens. (Bruins and Leafs fans might want to skip over this episode and listen in July)I had the chance to meet Vinny in 2019 where we chatted about the world of podcast and I really love how he started one with his wife Tina called, "Marriage in the Fast Lane", documenting their transition from single, to newlyweds, to parents.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Steve Goldstein and I had a chat for this special bonus episode about how many podcasts there are. REALLY. Steve is the Founder/CEO of Amplifi Media, an audio innovation firm that offers counsel, production, and marketing of voice-first, podcast, and branded audio. Well-known as a thought leader in audio programming, marketing, and management, Steve often speaks about the future of audio at major conferences. He lends his extensive knowledge to the podcast, and illuminates some of the misconceptions about the number of podcasts that really do exist. Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQpg1hGrG1E">here</a> to watch the livestream of this episode. Click here to read Steve's <a href="https://www.amplifimedia.com/blogstein/why-there-really-arent-2-million-podcasts">blog</a> that covers this topic in great depth. There is a lot of great info. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Valerie Geller has inspired many to be better broadcasters through her work. Many of those lessons can be found in her 2011 book, Beyond Powerful Radio, the follow up to the 1996 work, Creating Powerful Radio. I would consider this podcast to be incomplete without an episode from Valerie. She is one of the most referenced persons in this series; not only from broadcasters, but now podcasters.In this episode, we discuss how her work has become more than about radio, and extends to anyone who is in a performance based industry. I asked her about one of the biggest mistakes podcasters make, how to make them better and what all personalities need to do to be successful long term. I also took a moment to ask about the changes in her life. Valerie is on the road for long periods of time, and that has obviously come to a temporary halt over the last year. We also spoke about the idea of "Never Lose A Listener" which, when you think about it, is a vital concept to podcasters who need to hold listeners from minute zero.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Matt goes solo this week with some ideas for the Great Radio Reset. With the pandemic coming to an end and radio stations looking to the future, we've assembled a list of things to think about. Some are some old ideas that should come to fruition, while others where born in the pandemic. As always your feedback is welcome. Here are the links that I promised to list in the episode:<a href="https://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2015/09/14/pat-holiday-live-and-local-overrated">Pat Holiday's 2015 blog on live and local being overrated. </a><a href="https://jacobsmedia.com/run-a-hashtag-scavenger-hunt-to-promote-local-businesses-reopening-after-the-pandemic/">Seth Resler's Hash Tag Scavenger Hunt.</a>A transcription of the episode is in development and posted on the episode page.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Long before I even knew that Skye was friends with my super close cousin Kingman, I wanted to have her on the show. She was a guest with <a href="http://bit.ly/33rNYEL">Sound Off Alum Jim Harold</a> shortly after we all convened on Orlando for Podcast Movement int the before times of 2019. Somehow, I failed to meet Skye. I later received an intro through Kingman to connect and that was more than enough of a sign to do this episode.In this episode, you will hear about Skye's podcast journey which goes all the way back to Bay area radio in 1982 when the music scene exploded and stations like KQAK FM 99 would emit eclectic sounds in an MTV era. Skye as reminisces about listening to the radio in the car and hearing the production value that went into NPR programming. It wasn't until 2015 when she connected to audio through podcast; shows like Serial and Gimlet productions had her, and many Americans... hooked. You'll hear about her time in college, through Silicon Valley, her time as a publicist, and her podcast experiences on all sides of the microphone.Skye currently <a href="https://thisisthesqueeze.substack.com/">writes a newsletter called "The Squeeze" which you can subscribe to here.</a>There is so much more about this episode on our website.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

One of our biggest podcast episodes was back in October of 2017 when we had Sheri Lynch on the show to talk about taking control of the Bob and Sheri Show. By control, that means retaining things like digital rights and having autonomy over your brand. The episode has remained popular over the years because of the number of radio people who have considered taking a similar jump. In fact, it is one of the episodes that I have recommended people listen to rather than me explaining what she stated so eloquently.Last month, The Bob and Sheri Show ended its run on flagship WLNK in Charlotte.In this episode, Sheri Lynch returns to talk about that departure and how the team has spent nearly 4 and a half years building a show that could withstand this. Sheri cuts through the BS and shares her opinion about how performers need to be thinking about the future and what they can do to lay the ground work for the next ten years of performing to the world.<a href="https://k1047.com/shows/bob-and-sheri/">Great news! Bob And Sheri are back in Charlotte on K104.7! </a>You can also hear them on <a href="https://bobandsheri.com/where-to-listen/">great stations across America. </a><a href="https://momentummedianetworks.com/portfolio-item/bob-sheri/">You can also have them on your station in Canada. </a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Tech Survey has been an annual study by Jacobs Media since 2005. But 2021 will be one for the ages. Completed during a pandemic, Tech Survey 2021 tells the radio story of what happened to our radio listeners when Work from home, Zoom, masks, no travel, and a politically charged internet took hold. Originally, this was going to be a discussion about radio one year into the pandemic but how much better is that discussion with data?In this episode, you'll learn how P1 radio listeners' habits changed in the pandemic, what in car listening looks like, and how the Consumer Electronic Show transpired online. <a href="https://jacobsmedia.com/techsurvey-2021-results/">Access all the information and slides here.</a>We also talked about the challenges of writing a daily blog in the pandemic, and feel free to register for the daily blog when you register for the webinar.<a href="https://bit.ly/3xC9FSv">There's also a lot more to check out on the episode page!</a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Dani Stover has a wonderful studio with a beautiful sounding microphone and produces content for radio, and podcast. She's not the first unemployed creator to grace the podcast. Given the state of Canadian radio which is awaiting new regulations while dealing with the remnants of a pandemic economy, Dani is patiently testing the waters to rekindle her relationship with radio.I particular love this episode because Dani and I talk about the love affair we have with radio. Sometimes it's a mistress, sometimes it's a lover, sometimes it's your spouse... but now Dani is looking for a Sugar Daddy. You'll hear how one of her first job's in radio was working with the Dean Blundell show at the height of its popularity, what it was like on the show, and her time in Peterborough working with TJ Connors and Fred Patterson - both podcast alumni. We also talked about those Diva moments we all have; if you don't think you had any, it's because Dani has recognized hers. Dani also spoke about the limited roles in Canada right now for women, and what her future holds whether she stays in Toronto or moves to Los Angeles. We also spoke about her efforts with BlogTO and what it takes to create a daily podcast. (It takes an awful lot) and her time at Indie 88. If you are looking for someone to complete the role of on air personality and content creator for your station - <a href="mailto:dgstoves@gmail.com">you can reach Dani here</a>. dgstoves@gmail.comWe also talked extensively about <a href="https://www.theperiodpurse.com/">The Period Purse</a>Please support our sponsors who make this show possible every week:Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Darryl Spring is passionate about rock radio. Although it started out with an attraction for what was coming out of the club shows of then CFNY-FM 102, Darryl knew radio was his future. From Loyalist College, to Q92 in Timmins, to Corus Radio in Toronto and Hamilton. His next two stops included Kingston and Ottawa, where there was great success, and some unfortunately timed circumstances.In this episode you will hear about all the fun that went on at these stations. And just like our <a href="https://bit.ly/2MFQgxc">episode with Bob Willette,</a> Darryl was also told that the golden era of Edge 102 was before he arrived. You will also hear us reminisce about the late Martin Streek and Bobby Gale; both huge music fans. Darryl is now hosting the hit podcast <a href="https://darryl-talks-to-bands.simplecast.com/">"Darryl Talks To Bands" which is on all your favourite audio distribution centres.</a><a href="https://j.mp/3n8TFTg">There's also more on the episode page!</a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Tracy Johnson is a talent coach I had the pleasure of working with him back in 2013. His ideas and perspectives always resonated with both the Rock and Hot AC talent I was working with. I recall the ideas benefited not a personality's development, but soon after station morale and inevitably the ratings. Tracy also makes himself available to all performers with ongoing seminars.In this episode you'll hear how this Nebreska native got his radio start calling baseball games, how he found his way to San Diego and how he managed to remain successful for so long in the market, why he left programming radio to exploring the digital side with Triton, and what radio needs to do to address its measurement issues. Personalities will really enjoy this episode as there are tips and tricks to reshape the way you look at yourself and approach your show.There's also a collection <a href="https://insidersradionetwork.com/seminars-on-demand/">seminars on demand </a>with some great resources.Thanks to Courtney Krebsbach for editing the episode.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

This week I spent some time looking out the window and thinking about a lot of the news that has been circulating in the radio business. Most of it worries me. People asking if Clubhouse is going to kill podcasting have it wrong - it stands to take the place of conversational and interactive talk radio. Other things I covered:Geddy Lee from Rush is not happy with Rogers simulcasting Blue Jays games this year.Entercom rebrands as Audecy; ditching Radio.com in the process.We are one year into the pandemic. Are you done with it yet?How are you using Clubhouse?The Sound Off Media Company celebrates our 6th birthday.Radio station cutbacks are weird. Do you say sorry or congrats? And do you say it to those you left or those who stayed?Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Joel Denver is the owner, publisher and president of <a href="http://www.allaccess.com">All Access.com</a>. If you work in radio, broadcasting and now podcasting, you likely have visited the All Access dot com website for industry news. Way back once computers began to take up room on the desk at and internet speeds hit 56k, you might have gone searching for radio industry news and found mainstays like R&amp;R behind a paywall and Billboard Online just recently launched. All Access has always been free, always online and stays connected with it's users with a free job board, music access and more. In short, it is worth parting with your contact information for All Access.In this episode, you will hear how Joel found his way to the intersection of radio, music and technology. We also spoke about the good and bad about pre-pandemic radio, and what it is going to take to get us all back together in the same room for a fun convention. I also mentioned that Joel is a fun Twitter follow - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jdenver">so give him a follow. </a>Thanks also to <a href="http://bit.ly/2EXIVkD">Corey Dylan</a> from B100 in San Diego for supplying a question.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Humble and Fred are fiercely independent. They are the original "Life After Radio" personalities, having carved out a significant piece of the media pie for themselves. Back in 2011 they started a podcast and committed to it. (That's important component to their success BTW) They have had stints where they worked in radio for periods of time; including Kingston, Sirius XM for a superb 5 year run, and Funny 820AM in Hamilton up until last month. Through it all, Humble and Fred continue to produce a daily show live (streaming) and on demand. (podcast)In this episode, we will hear how Howard Glassman and Fred Patterson have built the ultimate "Life After Radio" show for themselves. And while they say they have quit radio once and for all, they do appreciate what it has to offer.... when it works for them. You will also hear how they manage the empire, keep the cash flowing and have fun every day.<a href="http://j.mp/3rdzDY5">There's also more on our episode page!</a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Shani Scott is the owner of Media Room 360, a streaming and media distribution company out of Texas. Her company has been built largely through what she learned in radio. Inspired by listening to the legendary Tom Joyner on K104 in Dallas, Shani knew she was in it for the long haul. Believe it or not there are likely portions of our audience who don't know that Tom Joyner did mornings on K104 in Dallas and afternoons at WGCI in Chicago. Live. With flights both ways on Southwest Monday to Friday between the cities. It was that work ethic that was infused into Shani that led her to think community, while also having the knack to find the money. In this episode you will hear how she learned that working with both programming and sales can teach you valuable lessons in the years after radio. You'll also hear about her resilience in battling back from a stroke and breast cancer.Get to know Shani on her daily show with Melz on the Mic which is streamed in lots of places at 10am CT.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kkrPcr86KA">Check out all the shows on Youtube. </a>The company is really good at integrating with Twitch, Roku, Youtube, Facebook. If you would like to expand your streaming - get it touch with Shani, the Queen of Some Media. ShaniScott@MediaRoom360.comShani is also really good at voiceover.There's so much more on the episode page including <a href="http://j.mp/2OERSIw">Shani's Ted Talk which will make you reconsider your approach to life. </a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Howard Kroeger was there in 2002 when a new radio format was launched in Winnipeg. The program director of Hot AC Q94.3 was apart of the programming team that had recently acquired AC Magic 99.9 from Standard Radio. It was obvious that Magic would no longer be an AC station, but what would it become in Winnipeg's competitive radio market? This is when BOB was born.Classic Hits is now in its 20th year as a radio format; straddling the divide between Boomer and Generation X - the original station is still on the air doing what it has always done with similar imaging and presentation to the original product - with some musical and presentational updates naturally. In this episode we speak to Howard about how the format came together, why Winnipeg was the place to make it happen, and how the format began to spread across North America. We also asked Howard about the other formats he has created including Duke and Hank.By the way, I also pulled out some recent audio from my conversation with "Bad Pete" Marier who was Bob's first morning host in 2002. <a href="https://bit.ly/3gaD0cO">Hear his story here. </a>There's also a bunch more about the other stuff on our episode page, including the CTV report from 2005 about how the format grew across the continent.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Sarah Burke has a brand new podcast. Here's a bonus episode featuring our conversation about the show and we also catch up a bit since she was last on the podcast.You can catch our conversation on <a href="https://fb.watch/45fiYibyP_/">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://youtu.be/mOnB04q8FZs">YouTube</a>. (And give our Youtube a Subscribe!)Please follow all the podcast social accounts and subscribe to the podcast too!<a href="http://www.instagram.com/womeninmediapod">Instagram</a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/womeninmediapod">Twitter</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/womeninmediapod">Facebook </a>Press release below:For Immediate ReleaseCELEBRATED FEMALE BROADCASTER SARAH BURKE LAUNCHES WOMEN IN MEDIA PODCASTSiriusXM Host &amp; Music Manager Honours Women In Media Through Thoughtful Conversations With Influential Female Colleagues<a href="https://ymlpmail8.net/040b5uwwyqagaewusjazabyakauewb/click.php">First Episode:</a> “There Is Not One Path” Features Radio Host and TV Personality Josie DyeToronto, ON (March 4, 2021) – Today, Canadian programmer, host and storyteller, Sarah Burke announced the launch of one of Canada’s influential new podcasts - Women In Media.  The first episode featuring radio host and television personality Josie Dye is available now with another set to launch on International Women’s Day March 8th. The Women In Media podcast examines the powerhouse of women in media; from the music and entertainment industry to broadcast, sports and everything in between. Covering a variety of topics with inspiring female leaders including; Josie Dye (Canadian radio and TV personality), Tracy Martin (President, Canadian Country Music Association Awards), Liz Trinnear (LA correspondent for eTalk on CTV), Rida Naser (Program Director and Host, SiriusXM US) and many more, host Sarah Burke will explore the collective challenges women face in a male-dominated industry through thoughtful female-led discussion, influential guests and personal stories covering topics like bullying, motherhood, diversity and inclusivity.“Based on our physiology alone, women face different challenges than men do in their professional lives,” shares Burke.  “I’ve always been particularly intrigued by how women handle the spotlight in the media. We have to fail, recover and rebuild the same way that everyone else does, but with a bigger audience; more eyes are watching.  The media (understandably) loves to promote certain topics along with a given day or month with a hashtag or annual celebration, and I'm certainly guilty of participating. While I'm launching during Women's History Month and excited to share a new episode on International Women's Day, I'm here to remind women to brag about their accomplishments all year long! It's no secret that we often don't feel like we should or can, but we MUST!”On each episode of the Women In Media podcast, guests reveal and discuss the obstacles and trials they have faced as they built their careers; the important lessons they have learned along the way and share helpful advice and insight for fellow women, trailblazers, entrepreneurs and more.Releasing new episodes every other Monday (beginning March 8th), the Women In Media podcast is accessible on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen.  LISTEN/STREAM the Women In Media Podcast <a href="https://ymlpmail8.net/096bfuwqssagaewusjakabyacauewb/click.php">HERE</a>.ABOUT SARAH BURKESarah Burke is a programmer, host and storyteller.  She currently manages the Canadian music department at SiriusXM, overseeing the content and programming for fourteen Canadian music channels across several genres of music. She hosts various radio shows, including her weekly Sunday Service on SiriusXM’s North Americana and swing shifts at CIND-FM, Toronto’s New Alternative, Indie88.ABOUT WOMEN IN MEDIAThe Women in Media Podcast looks to examine the powerhouse of women in media; from the music and entertainment industry to broadcast, sports and everything in between. Host Sarah Burke explores the collective challenges women face in a male-dominated industry through thoughtful discussion, influential guests and personal stories surrounding topics like bullying, motherhood, diversity and inclusivity. This isn’t a place to gossip or tear down men; the spirit of the podcast is to inspire and empower while finding productive ways to encourage mentorship and community. CONNECT WITH WOMEN IN MEDIA <a href="https://ymlpmail8.net/097fcuwqsealaewusjaxabyafauewb/click.php">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://ymlpmail8.net/49048uwqsmavaewusjaaabyavauewb/click.php">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://ymlpmail8.net/15853uwqsjaraewusjanabyaaauewb/click.php">Twitter</a>#WomenInMediaSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.