Kung Hei Fat Choi
“Kung Hei Fat Choi” is a Cantonese phrase which means “Happy New Year”. It’s just one of the phrases and things I’ve learned over the last few days working on … Read the rest “Kung Hei Fat Choi”
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/
Male Stripper
“Oh my goodness”, I thought to myself. “I look like a male stripper…” I’d removed my shoes, my socks, my pants, my jacket and my shirt, but I was stuck … Read the rest “Male Stripper”
Sandra Sully and 9/11
Damien and I were watching Channel 10 News with Sandra Sully when news broke of the 9/11 attacks. That was our routine at the time: watch the news, and then … Read the rest “Sandra Sully and 9/11”
International Debates
The global economic crisis? Peace in the Middle East? Third world poverty? No, none of those: the big issue for discussion today in Sydney has been the decision by the … Read the rest “International Debates”
Questions and Answers
Mondays aren’t supposed to be this mentally exhausting, are they? On top of enjoying my favourite television lineup of Four Corners, Media Watch and QANDA – which is usually wall … Read the rest “Questions and Answers”
Why I Love P3-Svea
It was a so-so day at work, and so the first thing I did when I walked in the door – actually, the second thing I did, since the first … Read the rest “Why I Love P3-Svea”