Mixed Bag
“There were so many podcasts I’ve never heard of”, I told quite a few people at last night’s Australian Podcast Awards. Though I knew a lot of people attending, including … Read the rest “Mixed Bag”
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/
Are podcasts “dying”?
“Are podcasts dying? Have they peaked?” I wondered to myself when I saw some of the research presented at “Podcast Day 24” in Sydney. In relation to podcasts, the United … Read the rest “Are podcasts “dying”?”
AAO at Coraki
“Thanks for coming and keeping the story alive”, I said to Ian and Lee at the end of their broadcast of ABC Radio’s “Australia All Over” from Coraki. “By and … Read the rest “AAO at Coraki”
Songs about radio
While free-to-air television numbers are dropping dramatically to video on demand, radio listening numbers are still solid. People still wake up every morning and prefer the radio over TV. Stations … Read the rest “Songs about radio”
Thousands at Mindil Beach
Though it may seem I’m on a “holiday” right now, I’m actually working quite hard. The days haven’t been necessarily overly long, but they’ve been fairly intense. After two years … Read the rest “Thousands at Mindil Beach”
Darwin shots
The woman behind the counter looked at me with surprise when I told her I didn’t want a side salad with my steak. Often they consist of too much barely … Read the rest “Darwin shots”