Radio: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Record Internet Radio Audio
A listing of links on the Radio site at About.com that feature information on how to record streaming audio, shareware and freeware designed to record streaming audio from online Radio stations, webcasts and other Internet audio sources plus reviews by your Radio Guide on particular streaming audio recorders.
A listing of links on the Radio site at About.com that feature information on how to record streaming audio, shareware and freeware designed to record streaming audio from online Radio stations, webcasts and other Internet audio sources plus reviews by your Radio Guide on particular streaming audio recorders.
So, What Exactly is a Podcast?
Podcasting. You've heard about it and now you want to do it your self. Finally: you can have your own talk show or radio program of any sort and distribute it to the world. It's not very hard and this tutorial will show you exactly how to do it - the "nuts and bolts" way.
Podcasting. You've heard about it and now you want to do it your self. Finally: you can have your own talk show or radio program of any sort and distribute it to the world. It's not very hard and this tutorial will show you exactly how to do it - the "nuts and bolts" way.
How To Create Your Own Internet Radio Station
Want to create your own web-based Radio station? Here's what you need to know from simple, personal broadcasting from your PC to reaching the world. Whether your goal is profit or fun, this information will get you started on your way to online webcasting.
Want to create your own web-based Radio station? Here's what you need to know from simple, personal broadcasting from your PC to reaching the world. Whether your goal is profit or fun, this information will get you started on your way to online webcasting.
Freecorder Toolbar
The Freecorder Toolbar is free software which resides in your browser and is powerful enough to satisfy the needs of many who wish to record Internet Radio. It's available for both Explorer and Firefox, installs easily, and is simple to use. Read full review.
The Freecorder Toolbar is free software which resides in your browser and is powerful enough to satisfy the needs of many who wish to record Internet Radio. It's available for both Explorer and Firefox, installs easily, and is simple to use. Read full review.
Pirate Radio
Pirate Radio is software that allows any individual with a PC computer and an Internet connection to create their own Radio station quickly, painlessly and at negligible cost.
Pirate Radio is software that allows any individual with a PC computer and an Internet connection to create their own Radio station quickly, painlessly and at negligible cost.
Free And Easy: Freecorder
Applian Technologies has released its latest version of Freecorder, a freeware alternative for recording streaming audio. Review and Details.
Applian Technologies has released its latest version of Freecorder, a freeware alternative for recording streaming audio. Review and Details.
Creating Your Own Internet Radio Station
Creating your own online Radio station is quite easy with the help of Live365.com. If you can upload a file and make some easy choices, you, too, can be an Internet Radio Station owner
Creating your own online Radio station is quite easy with the help of Live365.com. If you can upload a file and make some easy choices, you, too, can be an Internet Radio Station owner
Broadcast Live with ubroadcast
ubroadcast allows anyone to easily set up an Internet radio broadcast and begin transmitting almost instantly from any location with ubroadcast's software and an Internet connection. To this end, ubroadcast has just released its "Station Manager" software which allows users to host a live radio show. Read more.
ubroadcast allows anyone to easily set up an Internet radio broadcast and begin transmitting almost instantly from any location with ubroadcast's software and an Internet connection. To this end, ubroadcast has just released its "Station Manager" software which allows users to host a live radio show. Read more.
Easy Radio Net Radio Player
With Internet Radio becoming more mainstream everyday, dozens of software applications continue to be created to make it easier for users to listen. With a name like "Easy Radio", it doesn't get much simpler than this and the free version is full of enough features for the average stream-junky. Read more.
With Internet Radio becoming more mainstream everyday, dozens of software applications continue to be created to make it easier for users to listen. With a name like "Easy Radio", it doesn't get much simpler than this and the free version is full of enough features for the average stream-junky. Read more.
Find Baseball on Radio
Looking to hear your favorite baseball team but you don't know where to begin? Whether you live in the city it plays or have been transplanted thousands of miles away from the team you love, there are many options for getting your fix of the Great American Past Time.
Looking to hear your favorite baseball team but you don't know where to begin? Whether you live in the city it plays or have been transplanted thousands of miles away from the team you love, there are many options for getting your fix of the Great American Past Time.
Radio Glossary
Radio broadcasting terms defined through an easy to understand glossary including those for AM, FM, Satellite, Internet Streaming, and Podcasting.
Radio broadcasting terms defined through an easy to understand glossary including those for AM, FM, Satellite, Internet Streaming, and Podcasting.
Streaming Audio Recording Software Chart
This is a features comparison chart between the major freeware and shareware applications designed to record streaming audio from webcasts, the internet and other online sources.
This is a features comparison chart between the major freeware and shareware applications designed to record streaming audio from webcasts, the internet and other online sources.
SIRIUS XM Radio Holiday
SIRIUS XM Radio is offering a wide variety of Christmas, Hanukkah, and seasonal programming and music between both satellite services. Here's an overview of what to expect and on which channels to find it.
SIRIUS XM Radio is offering a wide variety of Christmas, Hanukkah, and seasonal programming and music between both satellite services. Here's an overview of what to expect and on which channels to find it.
Satellite Radio Xmas Music
Both XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio have revamped programming to offer traditional and contemporary holiday music through Christmas. Here's a listing of what each service is providing to subscribers.
Both XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio have revamped programming to offer traditional and contemporary holiday music through Christmas. Here's a listing of what each service is providing to subscribers.
Podcasting For Dumb Dumbs
Let me first assure you I don't think you're a "Dumb Dumb". But, if you're like me, you just want to get things done with the least amount of resistance. There are several companies who have created "point and click" browser interfaces that let you skip the technical stuff to allow you to create your own podcast quickly and easily. Find which ones and where to find them.
Let me first assure you I don't think you're a "Dumb Dumb". But, if you're like me, you just want to get things done with the least amount of resistance. There are several companies who have created "point and click" browser interfaces that let you skip the technical stuff to allow you to create your own podcast quickly and easily. Find which ones and where to find them.
Wi-Fi Internet Radio Receivers
Internet Radio is great but who wants to have to sit down in front of a computer to listen? This problem is solved with the latest Wi-Fi Internet Radio receivers. All you need is a wireless router, broadband, and any of this hardware to free yourself - and music - from your computer for good.
Internet Radio is great but who wants to have to sit down in front of a computer to listen? This problem is solved with the latest Wi-Fi Internet Radio receivers. All you need is a wireless router, broadband, and any of this hardware to free yourself - and music - from your computer for good.
Start Your Own Online Station
If you have always thought about being on the radio or running a radio station but thought it was too hard, or too expensive, or too time consuming, think again. Here are just 8 reasons to start one - and most likely, you'll have some of your own by the time you finish reading. Learn more.
If you have always thought about being on the radio or running a radio station but thought it was too hard, or too expensive, or too time consuming, think again. Here are just 8 reasons to start one - and most likely, you'll have some of your own by the time you finish reading. Learn more.
Be A DJ: Radio Jobs Available
Have you ever considered becoming a DJ? There are jobs out there. Here are the most popular links to Radio jobs offered online.
Have you ever considered becoming a DJ? There are jobs out there. Here are the most popular links to Radio jobs offered online.
Radio's 25 Greatest
Here is "The 25 Greatest Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time", according to Talkers Magazine Online.
Here is "The 25 Greatest Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time", according to Talkers Magazine Online.
Create Your Own Radio Show
Have you been itching to broadcast yourself? Are you thinking about creating your own radio show or podcast? How do you start? Should I stream it or Podcast - and what does that mean? How do I record a show? What are formatics and are they important? How do I get guests? I'll answer these questions and more with a six-part series beginning with this article.
Have you been itching to broadcast yourself? Are you thinking about creating your own radio show or podcast? How do you start? Should I stream it or Podcast - and what does that mean? How do I record a show? What are formatics and are they important? How do I get guests? I'll answer these questions and more with a six-part series beginning with this article.
Get Radio on Your Cell Phone
Applications now make it fairly easy to receive Internet streams, traditional radio, and even satellite programming on your cell phone. Here are a few of the more popular solutions.
Applications now make it fairly easy to receive Internet streams, traditional radio, and even satellite programming on your cell phone. Here are a few of the more popular solutions.
RAW Records Streaming Audio
Bitcartel announces the release of RAW which records Internet audio as a high-quality MP4-AAC. RAW can record iPod-compatible RealAudio streaming, movie trailers, news webcasts and even Flash jingles. Read more.
Bitcartel announces the release of RAW which records Internet audio as a high-quality MP4-AAC. RAW can record iPod-compatible RealAudio streaming, movie trailers, news webcasts and even Flash jingles. Read more.
Halloween Radio
Haunted Radio stations for your Halloween listening. Find the perfect horror music, scary sound effects, and All Hallow's Eve mood ambience with these suggested online streaming audio sources featuring Halloween music, songs, sound effects, and more.
Haunted Radio stations for your Halloween listening. Find the perfect horror music, scary sound effects, and All Hallow's Eve mood ambience with these suggested online streaming audio sources featuring Halloween music, songs, sound effects, and more.
Comedy Radio Online
Need a good laugh? Check out this excellent list of Internet-based Online Web Radio stations that specialize in humor, comedy and just plain fun stuff!
Need a good laugh? Check out this excellent list of Internet-based Online Web Radio stations that specialize in humor, comedy and just plain fun stuff!
Country Music Online
Here are suggested links to online webcasts of country music either from Internet-only Radio stations or traditional Radio stations that also stream their programming.
Here are suggested links to online webcasts of country music either from Internet-only Radio stations or traditional Radio stations that also stream their programming.
Creating Your Own Internet Radio Station With Live 365
Creating your own online Radio station is quite easy with the help of Live365.com. If you can upload a file and make some easy choices, you, too, can be an Internet Radio Station owner!
Creating your own online Radio station is quite easy with the help of Live365.com. If you can upload a file and make some easy choices, you, too, can be an Internet Radio Station owner!
NASCAR and Racing Radio
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.
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.
Top 40 - Pop Music Online
Top 40, also known as 'Pop' Music (from 'Popular') and sometimes referred to as 'Contemporary Hit Music' reflects the listening mainstream and features songs pulled from various genres: hip hop, country, alternative and anything else a hit song can be found. Here are suggested Links for listening online.
Top 40, also known as 'Pop' Music (from 'Popular') and sometimes referred to as 'Contemporary Hit Music' reflects the listening mainstream and features songs pulled from various genres: hip hop, country, alternative and anything else a hit song can be found. Here are suggested Links for listening online.
Virtual Tour of a Radio Studio
If you ever wondered what it looks like inside an AM, FM, Internet, or Satellite Radio station studio, here's a short virtual tour of a typical setup using photographs and featuring additional links to more in-depth information.
If you ever wondered what it looks like inside an AM, FM, Internet, or Satellite Radio station studio, here's a short virtual tour of a typical setup using photographs and featuring additional links to more in-depth information.
Radiolover Records Streams For MAC
Radiolover 1.1 allows MAC users to record their favorite Internet Radio stations as separate songs so the audio can be played back in their iPod later. Read more.
Radiolover 1.1 allows MAC users to record their favorite Internet Radio stations as separate songs so the audio can be played back in their iPod later. Read more.
WKRP Turkey Drop
One of the funniest moments in Radio stunt history took place on a famous 1978 episode of the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" when the station decided to drop live turkeys from a helicopter. Of course, it didn't really happen but oddly enough, the incident was based on a true story which inspired it. Read more, hear the audio or view the video.
One of the funniest moments in Radio stunt history took place on a famous 1978 episode of the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" when the station decided to drop live turkeys from a helicopter. Of course, it didn't really happen but oddly enough, the incident was based on a true story which inspired it. Read more, hear the audio or view the video.
Create Your Own Jingles
A visitor to Radio.about.com wants to know how it is possible to create some good jingles for his radio program. Believe it or not, it can be done for almost nothing - or - for a few bucks you can actually get one of the greatest jingle companies in the world to do it for you. Read more.
A visitor to Radio.about.com wants to know how it is possible to create some good jingles for his radio program. Believe it or not, it can be done for almost nothing - or - for a few bucks you can actually get one of the greatest jingle companies in the world to do it for you. Read more.
Fred Imus Profile
These are succinct biographical profiles of popular and extraordinary radio personalities and presenters. Many of these are of active hosts and some of them are of people who were pioneers and contributed to radio in almost immeasurable ways. This is a profile on Fred Imus.
These are succinct biographical profiles of popular and extraordinary radio personalities and presenters. Many of these are of active hosts and some of them are of people who were pioneers and contributed to radio in almost immeasurable ways. This is a profile on Fred Imus.
Best Classic Rock Stations
In 10 clicks, your Radio Guide will introduce you to 10 of the best Classic Rock stations around.
In 10 clicks, your Radio Guide will introduce you to 10 of the best Classic Rock stations around.
Satellite Radio On Motorcycles
If you enjoy the freedom of cruising down an open highway on your motorcycle but are always looking for a way to enhance the experience even more - how about Satellite Radio? There are specially designed mounting kits that work with several XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio products. Read more.
If you enjoy the freedom of cruising down an open highway on your motorcycle but are always looking for a way to enhance the experience even more - how about Satellite Radio? There are specially designed mounting kits that work with several XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio products. Read more.
Your Own Internet Station
A Radio site visitor writes: I am thinking about starting a personal Internet radio station on live365, or similar service provider. Although it appears easy enough, and the price is certainly affordable, before I commit and start something like this I would like to know what the caveats are. Here's the answer.
A Radio site visitor writes: I am thinking about starting a personal Internet radio station on live365, or similar service provider. Although it appears easy enough, and the price is certainly affordable, before I commit and start something like this I would like to know what the caveats are. Here's the answer.
Top 25 Radio Holidays Songs
ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has released its Top 25 Most Performed Holiday Songs for the past five years. The list is based on radio airplay. The Number 1 most performed holiday song is "The Christmas Song, (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)." Number 25 on the list is "Santa Baby", performed by Madonna. See what's in between them plus some unusual facts about a few songs on the list.
ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has released its Top 25 Most Performed Holiday Songs for the past five years. The list is based on radio airplay. The Number 1 most performed holiday song is "The Christmas Song, (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)." Number 25 on the list is "Santa Baby", performed by Madonna. See what's in between them plus some unusual facts about a few songs on the list.
"All Christmas" Radio Stations
A site visitor wants to know if it's a good move for a local "Oldies" station to go "All Christmas" and if that's a trend. Here's the answer.
A site visitor wants to know if it's a good move for a local "Oldies" station to go "All Christmas" and if that's a trend. Here's the answer.
Howard Stern Publicity Shot
Howard Stern Photos sirius satellite radio graphics
Howard Stern Photos sirius satellite radio graphics
Create Your Own Radio Program
Have you been itching to jump into personal broadcasting? Thinking about creating your own Radio show? How do you start? Should I stream it or Podcast? How do I record a show? What are formatics and are they important? How do I get guests? Find the answers to these questions and more in this six-part series. Part 2: Stream or Podcast?
Have you been itching to jump into personal broadcasting? Thinking about creating your own Radio show? How do you start? Should I stream it or Podcast? How do I record a show? What are formatics and are they important? How do I get guests? Find the answers to these questions and more in this six-part series. Part 2: Stream or Podcast?
Comparing Satellite Radio
There are two Satellite Radio services available: XM and SIRIUS. They're both good, so which one is right for you? By spending a little time reviewing their differences, you'll no doubt see which one should be your particular choice.
There are two Satellite Radio services available: XM and SIRIUS. They're both good, so which one is right for you? By spending a little time reviewing their differences, you'll no doubt see which one should be your particular choice.
Best Alternative Rock Stations
In 10 clicks, your Radio Guide will introduce you to 10 of the best Alternative Rock stations around.
In 10 clicks, your Radio Guide will introduce you to 10 of the best Alternative Rock stations around.
SIRIUS XM Radio Comparison
This is a step-by-step comparison of the major features for SIRIUS XM Radio including: channels, online listening, cost, satellites, customer service, activation fee, cancellation fee, additional radio cost, and customer service options.
This is a step-by-step comparison of the major features for SIRIUS XM Radio including: channels, online listening, cost, satellites, customer service, activation fee, cancellation fee, additional radio cost, and customer service options.
How to Create Your Own Podcast
Looking for a simple way to create a Podcast? There are free and easy ways to do it. But, if you're a little more advanced, here are some suggestions for enhancing your Podcasts with audio mixers and and phone recording techniques.
Looking for a simple way to create a Podcast? There are free and easy ways to do it. But, if you're a little more advanced, here are some suggestions for enhancing your Podcasts with audio mixers and and phone recording techniques.
War of the Worlds Radio Play
On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre performed a radio play based on an H.G. Wells story entitled 'War of the Worlds'. Even though disclaimers were aired, the force of the medium - and presentation - was powerful enough to panic some of the public. Read more.
On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre performed a radio play based on an H.G. Wells story entitled 'War of the Worlds'. Even though disclaimers were aired, the force of the medium - and presentation - was powerful enough to panic some of the public. Read more.
Radio Internships Available
One of the best ways to break into Radio is by Interning. It's an old tradition in broadcasting and still one of the BEST ways to learn the business from the inside out. Here's a list of selected Intern opportunities.
One of the best ways to break into Radio is by Interning. It's an old tradition in broadcasting and still one of the BEST ways to learn the business from the inside out. Here's a list of selected Intern opportunities.
WKRP in Cincinnati Turkey Drop
A 1978 episode of WKRP in Cincinnati became an instant classic when the station decided to drum up some publicity by dropping live turkeys from a helicopter. Too bad nobody told them turkeys can't fly! See the video, or listen to the audio.
A 1978 episode of WKRP in Cincinnati became an instant classic when the station decided to drum up some publicity by dropping live turkeys from a helicopter. Too bad nobody told them turkeys can't fly! See the video, or listen to the audio.
Portable Satellite Radios
You get the most out of Satellite Radio with the portable XM Radio and portable SIRIUS Radio hardware solutions. Here are the choices now available with easy links for price comparison through the free Pricegrabber service.
You get the most out of Satellite Radio with the portable XM Radio and portable SIRIUS Radio hardware solutions. Here are the choices now available with easy links for price comparison through the free Pricegrabber service.
Most Viewed Radio Station Logos
One of the most viewd Radio station logos at the About.com Radio site.
One of the most viewd Radio station logos at the About.com Radio site.
Your Own Talk Show
A visitor to the Radio site at About.com writes: “How is doing a talk show different from music using the Live 365 formats. I am assuming I can do a talk show format with 365??” Here's your answer.
A visitor to the Radio site at About.com writes: “How is doing a talk show different from music using the Live 365 formats. I am assuming I can do a talk show format with 365??” Here's your answer.
BoomBox Internet Radio Player
The BoomBox Internet Radio Player is absolutely an essential piece of software for those who enjoy Internet Radio and streaming audio on the Web. It quickly allows you to pick from thousands of sources and just as quickly, let's you record whatever you want. Full Review.
The BoomBox Internet Radio Player is absolutely an essential piece of software for those who enjoy Internet Radio and streaming audio on the Web. It quickly allows you to pick from thousands of sources and just as quickly, let's you record whatever you want. Full Review.
Replay Radio 6.0 Review
Replay Radio has always been a brilliant recording application for capturing radio programs off the Internet. Now, not only does it record Internet Radio but with version 6.0 it introduces Podcast support and more. Read Review
Replay Radio has always been a brilliant recording application for capturing radio programs off the Internet. Now, not only does it record Internet Radio but with version 6.0 it introduces Podcast support and more. Read Review
Want To Work On The Radio?
If you've ever thought of working in Radio, here's what you need to know about how to break-in. Covered are broadcast schools, traditional colleges and universities, interns, apprentices, what you can expect to make and more.>
If you've ever thought of working in Radio, here's what you need to know about how to break-in. Covered are broadcast schools, traditional colleges and universities, interns, apprentices, what you can expect to make and more.>