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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/

Now Hear This – Christmas Special

“Remember your credit card has a limit, not a target” was one of my favourite lines delivered at the Now Hear This story-telling night at the State Library of NSW.… Read the rest “Now Hear This – Christmas Special”

Alan Partridge in the studio

Alan Partridge

We knew within seconds we were in the “wrong movie”. We had already felt a little uncomfortable about the size of the crowd and theatre, expecting a much larger crowd … Read the rest “Alan Partridge”

Coat Hanger Radio

Radio Art

I wasn’t entirely sure it would survive the flight back, but thankfully it did. A couple of the bits of wire needed straightening, but no major problems, and the radio … Read the rest “Radio Art”

Behind the scenes at VOW-FM, Johannesburg

Radio Days Jo’burg 2013 – Day 3

Soli Philander was, without doubt, the most entertaining and passionate speaker on the third and final day (if not overall) at Radio Days Jo’burg. “I’m 52 and I look damn … Read the rest “Radio Days Jo’burg 2013 – Day…

Interview with Mo-G at Kaya FM in Johannesburg

Radio Days Jo’burg 2013 – Day 2

There were times today at Radio Days Jo’burg when I thought my head might explode. Not literally, of course, but metaphorically as I found myself trying to understand ideas, concepts, … Read the rest “Radio Days Jo’burg 2013 – Day…