Radio Stuff Podcast

Does the US Radio Industry have anything to teach the rest of the world? 00:00 – 17:25 Filippo Solibello made a pilgrimage to tour radio stations in New York City and meet talent, producers, podcasters and programmers. He shares the lessons learned. 17:25 – 34:00 graham Mack, PD and Morning guy on BOB FM in Hertfordshire filed a great report from the Morning Show Boot Camp in Chicago with interviews with Don Anthony, Tracy Johnson, BJ Shea, Jonathon Brandmeier and more. 36:20 - 41:54 Colin Cowherd confirms his move to Fox which reunites him with nemesis(?) Dan Patrick.

***Radio Stuff is brought to you by www.broadcastingschool.com and www.sportscastingcareers.com***07/23/2015 - This week Larry Gifford (@giffordtweet) dives into two Radio Wars one in the UK and one in the US: DAB vs. FM and PPM vs. Voltair. In the UK, a lively debate is underway about the viability and reliability of Digital Audio Radio (DAB). Radio Futurologist James Cridland and founder and Creative Director of Folder Media defended DAB on BBC Radio 4’s Today Show. (00:00 – 7:45)Nielson responds to Voltair. The reaction is predictable and laughable, but ultimately headed in the right direction. (7:45 – 13:45)Interviewing Tips. Gifford listens to two questions one featuring CBS White House Correspondent Major Garrett and President Barack Obama and another featuring a DJ from Boston interviewing Selena Gomez. Both make big mistakes. (14:52 – 22:35)

Radio Stuff is brought to you by www.broadcastingschool.com 07/09/2015 - Larry Gifford reacts to the sudden departure of Tony Brunon from WIP and terrestrial radio (00:00-03:30) and brings host John Kincade on who talks about what Bruno means to him before chatting about the secrets to longevity on the air; including the importance of mentors, great producers, listening and reinventing. (03:30 - 25:00) More ratings talk. We've discussed PPM and Voltair and now a new perspective on the radio ratings debate. Cumulus EVP John Dickey, at Talkers New Media Conference, talked about how ratings are becoming a tax and we deserve to know the +/- of these estimated ratings, but Nielsen refuses. (25:00-34:00)

***Brought to you by www.broadcastingschool.com***July 2, 2015 - Apple Music Beats1 launched this week. Reviews are mixed. Larry Gifford weighs in and is holding out hope for more innovation. (Top Story - 00:00)(8:30) Podcasts are becoming the darling of the media world, President Obama appeared on WTF with Marc Maron. We listen into the good bits that apply to radio / podcast folk. (17:15) Shaquille O'Neal has launched the Big Podcast with Shaq. His co-host is 680 The Fan (ATL) and CBS Sports Radio host John Kincade. Kincade joins the show to chat about working with Shaq, the importance of podcasting and more.(34:40) One of the greatest cringe inducing interviews I've heard on radio in a long time. Why didnt it work? I explain.

John Kincade is the co-host of the Big Podcast with Shaq. Kincade has been on local radio for 20 years, 15 years on the Buck & Kincade show. He’s based out of 680 The Fan in Atlanta, he was ESPN for years & now CBS sports radio. In this interview he talks about the podcast, his longevity in local radio, what makes a great producer, how to be a great host during a station fund raiser, and the importance of listening.

Radio Futurologist James Cridland helps us digest the news that BBC Radio 2 breakfast host Chris Evans is the new TV host of Top Gear. Cridland believes, based on passed behavior, this may be the beginning of the end for Evans' radio show.

06/18/201501:35 – 14:40 BBC Radio 2 breakfast host Chris Evans agrees to replace Jeremy Clarkson as host and executive producer the TV show Top Gear and U.K.-based Radio Futurologist James Cridland believes the announcement could kill Evans’ popular radio show. James joins Radio Stuff to elaborate. 17:00 – 21:25 Commercial loads are at the heart of radio wars in Seattle and Los Angeles. The End and The Sound are both hammering competitors about the number of spots they play with creative promotions -- and the ratings are up! Larry also has suggestions on how the radio industry can address the ongoing commercial issues. 21:25 – 23:00 Radio Stuff Update: Canada unplugs Voltair from all stations who were using it to help improve PPM’s ability to read and decode station’s audio watermarks.23:15 – 25:58 Howard Stern interviewed Glenn Beck on SiriusXM and they talked about how hard it is to be controversial. 25:58 – 29:58 A new LGBT formatted radio station launches in Twin Cities. Is it serving the gay community or

Larry Gifford goes down the PPM rabbit hole with Harker Research Sr. Director Richard Harker. They talk about the issues with PPM that have been largely ignored and why the Voltair device works to improve station ratings.

06/11/2015 - This week Larry Gifford goes down the PPM rabbit hole with Harker Research Sr. Director Richard Harker. They talk about the issues with PPM that have been largely ignored and why the Voltair device works to improve station ratings. (00:00 - 34:15)HIVIO was last week and it included an awesome tribute to the power of audio by production whiz Jeff Schmidt. (35:30 - 37:30)Comedian Jerry Seinfeld gushes over Colin Cowherd while on ESPN. He reveals Colin's strengths and weaknesses and offers to be his agent. (37:30 - 42:15)Royal Hoax DJ Mel Greig gets a new gig. (42:15 - 43:09)A quick word on Beats 1 (43:09 - 43:30)And #TBT -- how websites used to be announced on radio back in 1995. (43:30 - 44:40)

06/04/2015 - This week Larry Gifford tries to put country radio's #saladgate into context to the radio industry. Consultant Keith Hill defends his remarks that sparked the controvesy and reacts to the backlash from country music's female artists and fans. (00:00 - 16:25)CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer had some interesting comments as it relates to news that Larry expounds upon with a controversial theory: be consciously biased with your content selection. (18:15 - 21:18)Should radio be afraid that iTunes is recruiting celebrity DJs? (21:18 - 22:32)Health Canada asks CKNW to stop endorsements for medical marijuana. (22:32 - 23:30)Social Media is great, but it can't make your radio show worth listening to. (23:30 - 28;44)Kids on Radio (28:44 - 32:15)

Keith Hill is a country radio consultant at the center of a controversy over how country radio stations distribute music from male and female artists. The story dubbed "SaladGate" originated with advice Hill gave to young radio PDs in Country Airchecker Weekly comparing their station to a salad: Male artists are the lettuce, female artists are the tomatoes. There's been quite the backlash. This is Keith Hill unedited, unfiltered, unapologetic explaining his comments, defending himself and trying to make sense of the outrage.

Sally Hille, 95, is the Guiness record holder for World's oldest DJ. She chats with Larry Gifford about her life and times in radio. How she snuck on the air, her successes as a copywriter, and her philosophies on interviewing and life. (00:00 - 20:27)Colin Cowherd on AboutSportsRadio.com podcast with Zach McCrite predicts the future: AM Radio gone in 5-years! Gifford reax. (22:43 - 29:18)Avoiding commercial radio for promotion. Louis CK explains why he doesnt use local radio to promote his comedy tours. Comedian Marc Maron and NPR Fresh AIr host Terry Gross share content. (29:18 - 35:00)Radio surprises; good, bad and ugly. (35:00 - 40:50)BONUS: Sally Hille DJ Aircheck (41:00 - 41:30)

Sally Hille, 95, is the Guiness record holder for World's oldest DJ. She chats with Larry Gifford about her life and times in radio. How she snuck on the air, her successes as a copywriter, and her philosophies on interviewing and life.

A week after Mike Eckford quit his afternoon drive show on CKNW we catch up with to chat about how he's doing, what he's doing and what his legacy at CKNW will be.

Ronnie Stanton, VP of brands and programming for Corus Media chats about Rock 101 Vancouver's "U2 101" promotion and how they pulled it off.

05/21/15 - This week we say so long to Dave Letterman by listening back to classic radio shows he hosted and guested, plus the Top 10 Lessons Radio Can Learn from Letterman. (00:00 - 21:00) Rock 101 rebranded as U2 101 for U2's world tour that kicked off in Vancouver. Corus Radio VP of Programming Ronnie Stanton takes us behind the curtain (22:30 - 31:00) Radio Stuff UpdatesCKNW host MIke Eckford quits. We catch up with him. (31:00 - 38:20) CKNW host Drex making headlines pitching medical marijuana (38:20 - 40:00)Bobby Bones gets iHeart slapped with a $1M fine. (40:00-41:00) BBC Radio 1 breakfast host Nick Grimshaw has horrible ratings and still gets praised by his bosses. (41:00 - 41:50)

05/14/2015 - Great radio talent are disappearing from radio some are leaving, some are forced out and either way it is a loss for the medium. In this episode we talk to Larry Wachs about his 20-years with the Regular Guys and his adventures in "modcasting" his new show House of WACHS (www.houseofwachs.com). We dive into talent, coaching, writing, editing, production, storytelling and more. (00:00 - 24:30)ESPN radio is making headlines this week with talent coming and going. Former ESPN Radio Network PD Larry Gifford tries to make sense of it all. (26:20 - 34:40)While we're talking about sports, it seems like a good time to catch up with Compass Media Networks GM and EP Michelle Salvatore. We chat about the evolution of sports on radio and where it's headed. Plus, hear how Larry deals with multiple equipment malfunctions a.k.a. turning a podcast #fail into podcast content. (34:50 - 45:15)This episode sponsored by Broadcasters Mentoring Group www.broadcastingschool.com and Sportscasters Mentoring Group www.sp

For 20 years Larry Wachs was one of the Regular Guys heard on KSLX in Los Angeles and in Atlanta on WKLS, WGST, and Rock 100.5. Now, Wachs hosts House of W.A.C.H.S. modcast. In 45 minutes we discuss his radio career, talent coaching, storytelling, writing, interviewing, creating a podcast, podcastery, production values, healthy living and setting goals.

Michelle Salvatore is the General Manager and Executive Producer for Compass Media Networks. We talk about the evolution and growth of sports on radio, the impact is has on the quality of the broadcasts and competition in the market and what's next.

Michael Madden is the founder of Broadcasters Mentoring Group and Sportscasters Mentoring Group. It's a company that combines a tradiitional broadcast curriculum with a mentorship with a working on-air talent at a local radio station. Here Michael shares his broadcast background, how BMG/SMG came to be and how you'll know if this is the right program for you. www.broadcastingschool.com www.sportscastingcareers.com DISCLOSURE: BMG/SMG is a sponsor of the Radio Stuff podcast