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/
In the first half of 2026, I’ll be launching a new podcast called The Limb Shift—a series dedicated to the raw, complex, often surprising realities of limb loss and … Read the rest “Limb Loss, Limb Difference – Podcast preview”
For over three decades, I have made a living asking the questions. As a radio broadcaster and manager, I prided myself on having the “full picture.” I believed I understood … Read the rest “The many stories I missed”
Today, I’m sharing an interview with former NRL referee Bill Harrigan from my own career archives, having worked in radio for a fairly long time. I’m not too sure how … Read the rest “Bill Harrigan on Bathurst Riots, Perfect…
For a few weeks now, I’ve been working on a passion project out of hours. I’ve kept it quiet because it was still in its very early formation, but it’s … Read the rest “A Project from the heart: Combining…
I am currently going through my radio archives, searching for interesting bits and pieces to share. My latest “gem” to share is an interview with Senator Flo Bjelke-Petesen. It suddenly … Read the rest “Flo Bjelke-Petersen and the Pumpkin Scone…
In the next couple of years, I’ll likely be taking a step back from full-time work and embracing semi-retirement. As I transition, I’ve started the fascinating and sometimes daunting process … Read the rest “Why did Dawn Fraser move to…