Best Amateur Radio//Video News Podcasts (2024)

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Podcast #342 – The Famous Computer Cafe 1:22:55

1M ago1:22:55

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We travel back to the 1980s, when the show, The Famous Computer Cafe, initially launched over the radio in southern California. With a focus on home computers, computer news, and more, the program had a fascinating roster of guests, including Timothy Leary, Donny Osmond, Bill Gates, and so many others. Although it was assumed that all the recording…

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Podcast #342 – The Famous Computer Cafe

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We travel back to the 1980s, when the show, The Famous Computer Cafe, initially launched over the radio in southern California. With a focus on home computers, computer news, and more, the program had a fascinating roster of guests, including Timothy Leary, Donny Osmond, Bill Gates, and so many others. Although it was assumed that all the recording…

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Podcast #341 – The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape 1:14:36

4M ago1:14:36

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Journalist Marc Masters joins us to discuss his book, High Bias: the Distorted History of the Cassette Tape. We dive into how the oft-maligned cassette influenced the music industry and our culture by inspiring musicians, taking music to the streets and returning power back to listeners. Show Notes High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette T…

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Podcast #341 – The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape

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Journalist Marc Masters joins us to discuss his book, High Bias: the Distorted History of the Cassette Tape. We dive into how the oft-maligned cassette influenced the music industry and our culture by inspiring musicians, taking music to the streets and returning power back to listeners. Show Notes High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette T…

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Podcast #340 – College Radio History at Williams College 1:52:40

5M ago1:52:40

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Williams College student Josh Picoult arrived on campus with a fascination for both history and radio. Four years later, he’s about to graduate after completing his undergraduate thesis on the history of college radio station WCFM, where he’s also the general manager. On this edition of Radio Survivor, we are joined by Josh, who talks us through so…

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Podcast #340 – College Radio History at Williams College

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Williams College student Josh Picoult arrived on campus with a fascination for both history and radio. Four years later, he’s about to graduate after completing his undergraduate thesis on the history of college radio station WCFM, where he’s also the general manager. On this edition of Radio Survivor, we are joined by Josh, who talks us through so…

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Podcast #339- 75 Years of Listener Supported Radio 59:00

5M ago59:00

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Matthew Lasar talks with Brian Edwards-Tiekert, host of KPFA’s Upfront to commemorate the Birthday of Pacifica Radio. The post Podcast #339- 75 Years of Listener Supported Radio appeared first on Radio Survivor.By Radio Survivor

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Podcast #339- 75 Years of Listener Supported Radio

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Matthew Lasar talks with Brian Edwards-Tiekert, host of KPFA’s Upfront to commemorate the Birthday of Pacifica Radio. The post Podcast #339- 75 Years of Listener Supported Radio appeared first on Radio Survivor.By Eric Klein

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Podcast #338 – YouTube, Video and Podcasting 1:21:16

6M ago1:21:16

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In the last few years YouTube has become one of the most popular platforms for consuming podcasts, even though it’s a primarily a video platform, and podcasts have traditionally been an audio-first medium. This fact has raised both questions and concerns with podcasters. Paul has worked on research studies intended to better understand why and how …

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Podcast #338 – YouTube, Video and Podcasting

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In the last few years YouTube has become one of the most popular platforms for consuming podcasts, even though it’s a primarily a video platform, and podcasts have traditionally been an audio-first medium. This fact has raised both questions and concerns with podcasters. Paul has worked on research studies intended to better understand why and how …

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Podcast #337 – Catching up on Radio News including LPFM, a College Radio Archive, Documentaries, and More 59:00

6M ago59:00

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The Radio Survivor team returns for a new episode, during which Jennifer, Eric and Paul recap some of the latest radio news. Topics this week including LPFM, college radio history, radio documentaries, expanding and returning radio stations, and a slow radio broadcast for Earth Day. Jennifer talks about her new gig working on a college radio histor…

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Podcast #337 – Catching up on Radio News including LPFM, a College Radio Archive, Documentaries, and More

6M ago

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The Radio Survivor team returns for a new episode, during which Jennifer, Eric and Paul recap some of the latest radio news. Topics this week including LPFM, college radio history, radio documentaries, expanding and returning radio stations, and a slow radio broadcast for Earth Day. Jennifer talks about her new gig working on a college radio histor…

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Podcast #336 – Educational Radio and the Beginnings of Public Radio

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On this edition of the show, we explore public radio history, specifically the origins of public radio in the United States, including the important role played by college and university-based stations. Josh Shepperd joins to talk about his new book, Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting, which examines the intersections betwee…

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Podcast #336 – Educational Radio and the Beginnings of Public Radio 1:08:52

10M ago1:08:52

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On this edition of the show, we explore public radio history, specifically the origins of public radio in the United States, including the important role played by college and university-based stations. Josh Shepperd joins to talk about his new book, Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting, which examines the intersections betwee…

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Podcast #335 – Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications

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On this week’s show, we peek behind the scenes of The Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications (DLARC). A project of the Internet Archive, the DLARC collection includes a range of amateur radio-related materials, including magazines, ham radio newsletters, podcasts and even discussion forums. Within the expansive library are items genera…

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Podcast #335 – Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications 1:24:48

11M ago1:24:48

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On this week’s show, we peek behind the scenes of The Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications (DLARC). A project of the Internet Archive, the DLARC collection includes a range of amateur radio-related materials, including magazines, ham radio newsletters, podcasts and even discussion forums. Within the expansive library are items genera…

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Podcast #334 – College Radio’s Hidden Early History

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World College Radio Day takes place on October 6, 2023 and in honor of that, we dig into the early history of college radio on our latest episode of the show. Jennifer Waits walks us through her research about college radio in the 1920s and earlier, sharing details from a paper that she presented this past spring at the Radio Preservation Task Forc…

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Podcast #334 – College Radio’s Hidden Early History 59:00

12M ago59:00

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World College Radio Day takes place on October 6, 2023 and in honor of that, we dig into the early history of college radio on our latest episode of the show. Jennifer Waits walks us through her research about college radio in the 1920s and earlier, sharing details from a paper that she presented this past spring at the Radio Preservation Task Forc…

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Podcast #333 – Low Power FM for Dummies

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10/17/23 Update! The new low power FM filing window has been delayed and is now opening on December 6, 2023. See the FCC’s announcement here. On our latest episode of Radio Survivor, it’s a very special treat, with all four Radio Survivor hosts at the mic discussing an exciting low power FM opportunity. Another low power FM licensing window for non…

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Podcast #333 – Low Power FM for Dummies 1:31:51

12M ago1:31:51

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10/17/23 Update! The new low power FM filing window has been delayed and is now opening on December 6, 2023. See the FCC’s announcement here. On our latest episode of Radio Survivor, it’s a very special treat, with all four Radio Survivor hosts at the mic discussing an exciting low power FM opportunity. Another low power FM licensing window for non…

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Podcast #332 – More College Radio Tours & Podcasting Turns 20 1:37:38

1y ago1:37:38

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Jennifer, our intrepid radio station tour guide, leads us through some of her recent visits to college radio stations in New York and Rhode Island. This most recent academic year (2022-23) was an active one, with college campuses and radio stations coming back to life as pandemic restrictions have eased. We also discuss a long-running college radio…

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Podcast #332 – More College Radio Tours & Podcasting Turns 20

1y ago

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Jennifer, our intrepid radio station tour guide, leads us through some of her recent visits to college radio stations in New York and Rhode Island. This most recent academic year (2022-23) was an active one, with college campuses and radio stations coming back to life as pandemic restrictions have eased. We also discuss a long-running college radio…

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Podcast #331 – New Low-Power FM Opportunity Coming this November 59:01

1y ago59:01

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It’s been nearly three years since the FCC first announced that a new low-power FM (LPFM) application window would be forthcoming. Now we know that November 1 – 8, 2023 will be the third-ever opportunity for qualified non-profits to apply for a license. Jennifer, Eric and Paul review all the pertinent details, explaining why there is excitement aro…

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Podcast #331 – New Low-Power FM Opportunity Coming this November

1y ago

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It’s been nearly three years since the FCC first announced that a new low-power FM (LPFM) application window would be forthcoming. Now we know that November 1 – 8, 2023 will be the third-ever opportunity for qualified non-profits to apply for a license. Jennifer, Eric and Paul review all the pertinent details, explaining why there is excitement aro…

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Podcast #330: Wetland Project and Slow Radio 1:20:43

1+ y ago1:20:43

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The Radio Survivors return with a new podcast episode! On this edition of the show, we discuss soundscapes and the concept of slow radio. Our guests, artists Brady Marks and Mark Timmings are the creators and producers of the 7th annual Wetland Project slow radio broadcast, taking place on Earth Day on April 22, 2023. This 24-hour broadcast is comp…

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Podcast #330: Wetland Project and Slow Radio

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The Radio Survivors return with a new podcast episode! On this edition of the show, we discuss soundscapes and the concept of slow radio. Our guests, artists Brady Marks and Mark Timmings are the creators and producers of the 7th annual Wetland Project slow radio broadcast, taking place on Earth Day on April 22, 2023. This 24-hour broadcast is comp…

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Podcast #329: New York College Radio Tours

2y ago

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The Radio Survivors return with a new podcast episode! Jennifer reports on her visits to four college radio stations in New York state in November, 2022. Part of a longtime project to document radio station field trips, these recent tours are her first since 2019. As COVID-19 restrictions have loosened, stations are largely back to normal operation…

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Podcast #329: New York College Radio Tours 1:29:38

2y ago1:29:38

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The Radio Survivors return with a new podcast episode! Jennifer reports on her visits to four college radio stations in New York state in November, 2022. Part of a longtime project to document radio station field trips, these recent tours are her first since 2019. As COVID-19 restrictions have loosened, stations are largely back to normal operation…

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Podcast #328: Media Archaeology and Other Networks

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The Radio Survivors return with a new episode! For this edition, recorded in July, 2022, our guest is Lori Emerson, Founding Director of the Media Archaeology Lab (the MAL). She’s also an Associate Professor in the English Department and Director of the Intermedia Arts, Writing, and Performance Program at University of Colorado at Boulder. Lori joi…

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Podcast #328: Media Archaeology and Other Networks 59:00

2y ago59:00

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The Radio Survivors return with a new episode! For this edition, recorded in July, 2022, our guest is Lori Emerson, Founding Director of the Media Archaeology Lab (the MAL). She’s also an Associate Professor in the English Department and Director of the Intermedia Arts, Writing, and Performance Program at University of Colorado at Boulder. Lori joi…

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Podcast #327: Industrial Music Systems and Workplace Broadcasts 59:00

2+ y ago59:00

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On this week’s program, we turn our attention to the history of industrial music – not the noisy music genre – but music played in industrial settings for workers. A variety of services offered (and still offer) background music for workplaces. Muzak and the RCA Plant Broadcasting System are just a few of the products that were sold to companies in…

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Podcast #327: Industrial Music Systems and Workplace Broadcasts

2+ y ago

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On this week’s program, we turn our attention to the history of industrial music – not the noisy music genre – but music played in industrial settings for workers. A variety of services offered (and still offer) background music for workplaces. Muzak and the RCA Plant Broadcasting System are just a few of the products that were sold to companies in…

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Podcast #326: The State of Listening and Broadcast Radio in 2022 58:52

2+ y ago58:52

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The annual Infinite Dial survey from Edison Research was recently released, showing what people in the US are listening to, and where. It even includes social media platforms like TikTok, which Eric observes young people often use like radio, playing in the background as they go about daily activities. We review the stats, and also get into the FCC…

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Podcast #326: The State of Listening and Broadcast Radio in 2022

2+ y ago

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The annual Infinite Dial survey from Edison Research was recently released, showing what people in the US are listening to, and where. It even includes social media platforms like TikTok, which Eric observes young people often use like radio, playing in the background as they go about daily activities. We review the stats, and also get into the FCC…

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Podcast #325 – Ukraine Radio, Int’l Women’s Day and Franken FMs 58:54

2+ y ago58:54

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The Radio Survivors return to their microphones to review what’s new in radio. Of course, the Russian invasion of Ukraine hangs heavy over our heads, and we review how the international community is leveraging radio to delivery needed communications and information to Ukrainians, as well as how radio is attempting to serve the Ukrainian diaspora. U…

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Podcast #325 – Ukraine Radio, Int’l Women’s Day and Franken FMs

2+ y ago

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The Radio Survivors return to their microphones to review what’s new in radio. Of course, the Russian invasion of Ukraine hangs heavy over our heads, and we review how the international community is leveraging radio to delivery needed communications and information to Ukrainians, as well as how radio is attempting to serve the Ukrainian diaspora. U…

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Podcast #324 – Heartfelt XMAS Filler 1:29:12

3y ago1:29:12

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Your host Eric Klein has dug deep into some personal radio archives to produce this week’s episode… The waning days of each December is a special time for people who produce media. Very few people want to work during those dark days (literally dark in Northern Latitudes) devoted to spending time indoors, often with family. And chances are, fewer pe…

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Podcast #324 – Heartfelt XMAS Filler

3y ago

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Your host Eric Klein has dug deep into some personal radio archives to produce this week’s episode… The waning days of each December is a special time for people who produce media. Very few people want to work during those dark days (literally dark in Northern Latitudes) devoted to spending time indoors, often with family. And chances are, fewer pe…

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Podcast #323 – Hope Labor, Burnout, and Balance: Getting Real about Podcasting 1:39:28

3y ago1:39:28

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As the year and semester draws to a close, we get real on this week’s episode and talk about work, burnout, volunteer labor, and how podcasting is not immune to the everyday stressors and challenges that we are all feeling right about now! Two of our favorite scholars, Jennifer Lynn Stoever and Hannah McGregor, join us to lend their perspectives on…

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Podcast #323 – Hope Labor, Burnout, and Balance: Getting Real about Podcasting

3y ago

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As the year and semester draws to a close, we get real on this week’s episode and talk about work, burnout, volunteer labor, and how podcasting is not immune to the everyday stressors and challenges that we are all feeling right about now! Two of our favorite scholars, Jennifer Lynn Stoever and Hannah McGregor, join us to lend their perspectives on…

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Podcast #322 – College Radio History at WRAS 1:48:59

3y ago1:48:59

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On the show this week, we explore one of our favorite topics: college radio history. Our guest, Andreas Preuss, just completed a multi-faceted project about student radio station WRAS at Georgia State University in Atlanta for his master’s thesis: Left of the Dial: Right on the Music: 50 Years of Georgia State FM Radio. We dig into various aspects …

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Podcast #321 – The Long Sordid History of Broadcast Indecency Enforcement 1:03:18

3y ago1:03:18

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Few topics create as much anxiety at college and community radio stations – not to mention many a commercial radio morning show – than broadcast indecency. Since the dawn of broadcast regulation in the US there have been legal restrictions on the kind of speech that may be broadcast on the public airwaves, with a particular focus on the topics of s…

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Podcast # 320 – How Hip-Hop Made it to Top 40 Radio 1:10:43

3y ago1:10:43

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On this week’s show, we return to the topic of hip-hop on the radio. While on Radio Survivor, we typically focus on non-commercial radio, like college and community stations; in this episode we look at why certain types of commercial radio stations were important to the growth in popularity of hip-hop music. Our guest, Amy Coddington, is Assistant …

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Podcast #318: Battling the Zombie of the Fairness Doctrine 1:29:46

3y ago1:29:46

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The Fairness Doctrine – a Federal Communications Commission rule that’s been out of commission since the 20th century – just doesn’t seem to die, at least in the minds of politicians, the press and much of the public. Politicos of many political stripes trot out its specter as a bogeyman any time its convenient, while efforts to regulate online spe…

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Podcast #317 – How Radio Survived 18 Months of Pandemic (and Keeps Going) 58:55

3y ago58:55

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A year-and-a-half ago high school, college and community radio stations shut their studio doors in response to safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID. They quickly scrambled to find ways to stay on air, broadcasting archived programming, allowing DJs to pre-record or even broadcast live from home. We’ve dedicated several episodes to learnin…

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Podcast #316 – How Radio Isn’t Done, According To Negativland’s Don Joyce 58:53

3y ago58:53

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Musician, DJ and radio artist Don Joyce passed away nearly six years ago, leaving behind a voluminous archive of his unparalelled collage radio program “Over the Edge.” The documentary “How Radio Isn’t Done” sheds light on this member of Negativland, his life and his work in recontextualizing the never-ending flow of media messages that flood every…

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Podcast #315 – Mitch Jeserich 1:29:56

3y ago1:29:56

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Mitch Jeserich has been working as a host, producer and reporter for Pacifica Radio and KPFA for two decades. His career in radio was just getting started as a volunteer when 9-11-2001 changed everything. Host Eric Klein and guest Mitch Jeserich are friends and former co-workers at Free Speech Radio News in 2003, where Mitch was covering the capita…

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Podcast #314 – Radio and the Lindbergh Kidnapping 1:27:23

3y ago1:27:23

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On the show this week we explore a pivotal period for radio news in the 1930s and learn why the Lindbergh kidnapping changed everything. Travel back in time with us. It’s March 1932 and a horrible crime has just occurred, the kidnapping of the 20-month-old son of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Imagine that you w…

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Podcast #313 – PodcastRE’s Archive of Podcasting Culture 1:22:23

3y ago1:22:23

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On this week’s show, we revisit a topic that is near and dear to us, the preservation of sound. This time around the emphasis is on podcasts. Our guest Jeremy Morris is the founder of PodcastRE (which is short for Podcast Research), a searchable, researchable archive of podcasting culture. Morris is Associate Professor, Media and Cultural Studies i…

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Podcast #311 – Classic Films about Radio 58:40

3y ago58:40

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Portrayals of radio in popular culture provide an interesting glimpse at radio’s role in society. At Radio Survivor, we’ve long been fascinated by radio depictions on both the small and large screen; so it is a treat to dive into this topic with Hemrani Vyas, Programming Coordinator at Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Vyas curated an entire day of radi…

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