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Radio Terminology: It Doesn't Mean What You Think
Every business has terminology associated with it which the participants understand which might sometimes be perplexing to outsiders. Radio is no different. Here are a few examples of words and expressions used in radio that don't mean what you think.
The List of Murdered Deejays, Hosts, and Radio Personalities
Being on the Radio, whether as a music DJ or a controversial talk-show host, exposes you to many thousands or even millions of people each day. Every once-in-a-while, one of them decides they just hate you - for whatever reason - and takes matters into their own hands. Here's a list of just some violent acts against people with a Radio connection.
A Stern Warning for America's Talent
On Monday, May 14 Howard Stern, one of radio's original bad boys, becomes a judge on America's Got Talent. How will he do? Although some of his detractors are already pummeling him with criticism, I think it's a great move for the show and his career. Read more. (Opinion)
The Wacky World of Radio: Record Reps
In The Wacky World of Radio series I have tackled almost every aspect of the Radio business in an attempt to uncover the truth for readers. Once again I bit the hand that feeds me and approach a subject superficially and with little or no respect. Let me tell you about Record Reps. (Humor/Satire)
How to Impress a Woman with a Radio Tower
Edwin H. Armstrong is considered the Father of FM Radio. He was an electrical engineer with many inventions and patents. A genius? Most likely. But, he was known to exhibit some peculiar behavior - especially when trying to impress young women. Read more.
Radio Shows and Podcasts for Surviving Doomsday, Disasters, and Zombies
If you feel the need to prepare for an eventual catastrophic calamity, a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or Mayan Calendar prediction then you might like some tips from some of the radio shows and podcasts available online for survivalists. Read more.
The Wacky World of Radio: The Radio Economy
In The Wacky World of Radio series I have tackled almost every aspect of the Radio business in an attempt to uncover the truth for readers. Once again I approach a subject superficially and with little or no respect: the Radio Economy. (Humor/Satire)
What Steve Jobs Can Teach Us About Radio
I was never much of a fan of Apple products until I read Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs. Radio could learn a lot from Jobs who believed in ease, simplicity, and elegance in order to make the user experience the best it could be. Read more.
When the Zombies Come, Depend on a CB or Amateur Radio
Here are the cold hard facts: in the event the zombies come for you and power grids go down or worse, you won't be able to depend on your cell phone, traditional radio, Internet radio, or even satellite radio. You might have a chance with a CB radio or Ham radio. Here's why.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Alan Freed Radio Studio
With the inductions set this weekend at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, it's a good time to highlight the radio studio at the museum named after the deejay, Alan Freed, who coined the term "Rock 'n' Roll."
Corporate FM Documentary puts Corporate Radio Under Microscope
The state of radio today is often referred to as "Corporate Radio." To most people in and out of the industry, that sounds bad. Some filmmakers from Kansas City, Missouri are not especially pleased with the state of radio and have been working years on a documentary about corporate radio. The film is finally ready to show. Read more.
Radio's Role in the Titanic Disaster
When the RMS Titanic hit an iceberg and sunk in the North Atlantic Ocean, there were many heroes - including the two wireless radio operators who struggled to send distress signals and keep the captain informed of ships who might have heard the pleas for help. Read more.
Crash My Server, Tom
Longtime Los Angeles and syndicated radio personality, Tom Leykis, debuted his new Internet-only radio show this week. Having been off the air and Internet for three years he came back to the public with a splash - and a crash - as in servers. Read more.
Free Audio of Old Time Radio - and It's Not an April Fool's Joke
Usually on April Fool's Day somebody tries to play a joke on you. Well, this isn't: OTRcat.com is offering five different Old Time Radio programs for free and each one is a classic in its own right. You can download the whole show in MP3 file format or simply listen online. Read more.
A Short History of the Weekly Presidential Radio Address
The weekly Presidential Radio Address originated with Franklin D. Roosevelt and was revived by Ronald Reagan. In between, it fell to the wayside for a while and these days it's even on video thanks to President Obama. Do you know the first president to be inaugurated on radio or to even give a speech on radio? Find that out and more about the Presidents and their relationship to radio.
The Wacky World of Radio: Modern Technology
In The Wacky World of Radio series I have tackled almost every aspect of the Radio business in an attempt to uncover the truth for readers. Once again I approach a subject superficially and with little or no respect: modern technology. (Humor/Satire)
NASCAR Radio and Other Racing Plentiful Online, on Satellite, and On-the-Air
NASCAR racing fans and enthusiasts of other types of racing will find an abundance of online and traditional Radio sources for race coverage, analysis and news. Here's what you need to know.
iPad Turns Out to be the Perfect Paperless Studio for Radio and Podcasting
For years I watched as my radio studio moved from analog to digital. I kept waiting for a good solution for the daily printed prep I brought with me since computer screens just weren't quite right for the task of easily reading my prep. Besides, with four monitors already in front of me, there was no room. A fully paperless studio was a dream - until I finally got an iPad2. Read more.
How and Where to Listen to St. Patrick's Day Music and Radio Online
Looking to the sounds of Ireland this St. Patrick's Day? Here are some solid suggestions from independent Internet streams, to stations direct from Dublin and even an Irish radio station you can customize to your own likes. Read more.
Radio and TV: Social Media Challenges Control and Distribution
Recently, a campaign was mounted against advertisers of the Rush Limbaugh Show to pressure sponsors into not supporting the conservative talker after controversial comments about Sandra Fluke. Pressure was so intense, Limbaugh's syndicator, Premiere, permitted affiliates to dispense with barter commercials for a two-week period. What harnessed all this pressure? Social Media - which is changing the control and distribution of traditional media. Read more.
Tom Leykis Returns with Daily Radio Show
Longtime Los Angeles-based and syndicated radio personality, Tom Leykis, is ready to re-launch his daily radio program. After sitting on the sidelines for the past three years under contract to CBS Radio, Leykis is now free to perform. But, he's chosen to do his new program live and on-demand through the Internet. Read more.
The Limbaugh Slut Comment: Not a Freedom of Speech Issue
Rush Limbaugh's recent comments about a law school student who testified in front of a Congressional committee on contraception and health care have been highly criticized. He referred to her as a "slut" or "prostitute." Now, sponsors are leaving his program and some people are saying Limbaugh's freedom of speech is the issue. Actually, it's not. Read more. (Opinion)
2012 Major League Baseball Spring Training on Sirius XM Satellite Radio
Once again, Sirius XM radio is providing extensive coverage of Major League Baseball's Spring Training with coverage of both the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues from Arizona and Florida. Read more.
Technology: A Cruel Joke to Radio Job Hunters
Technology is constantly changing and usually improves our lives. Over the past 20 years, the Radio business has evolved from an analog-based business to digital. In other words: from magnetic tape to digital audio files. This change would be a blessing for job hunters - if only there were more jobs to hunt for! Technology is a double-edged sword. Read more.
SiriusXM to Cover Daytona 500 and NASCAR Speedweeks
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is providing extensive coverage of speedweeks leading up to the 2012 Daytona 500. Plus: the service offers subscribers the ability to hear the drivers in their cars during the action. Read more.