Radio Everyone
I made a brief appearance on ABC Radio in the Northern Territory today, talking about Radio Everyone, a pop-up radio station in support of #globalgoals You can listen to … Read the rest “Radio Everyone”
Tag Radio
I’ve been behind a microphone for almost my entire life. I started out as a 13-year-old volunteer in community radio back in 1978, and that spark turned into a lifelong career, In mid-2023, my life took a major turn when I became an amputee. Now, I’m bringing those decades of broadcasting experience to a project close to my heart: sharing the diverse stories of limb loss and difference across Australia and our Pacific neighbours. https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-o-brien-153485123/
Country Music
In the last couple of months I’ve begun to reacquaint myself with my love of country music. It’s taken me back to the days of regular visits to the Tamworth … Read the rest “Country Music”
Half My Life
A few months ago, you might recall, I made a post here about my twenty-five years of continuous service with the ABC. The official employment offer letter states it was … Read the rest “Half My Life”
Conversations @ Giant Dwarf
Had a fabulous night at the Richard Fidler “Conversations” event at Sydney’s Giant Dwarf Theatre. Here are some photographs from the evening. Christa Hughes at Conversations at Giant Dwarf Mel … Read the rest “Conversations @ Giant Dwarf”
Giant Dwarf Radio Play
“This could be really good or really lame”, I said to my friend Michaela the other week when I invited her to join me for the “Radio Play” at Giant … Read the rest “Giant Dwarf Radio Play”
Busy Week – Many Choices
It never rains. It pours. There are many weeks (and weekends) where I find myself sitting at home staring at the ceiling, or sitting on the couch scrolling through the … Read the rest “Busy Week – Many Choices”