June 21, 2018 

Jamie Dupree has been covering Washington D.C. politics for Cox Radio in six markets for 30 years. 2 years ago a rare disease stole his voice. Thanks to technology, he returned to the airwaves this week. Technology to bring a silenced voice back to life while remarkable, also leads to some terrifying inner thoughts.  

Plus, the power of a tease. It can build or break trust with your audience depending on if there is a great payoff or no payoff. A tough lesson The Daily Podcast is learning this week. 

Host: Larry Gifford @giffordtweet

Thanks also to James Cridland, Jamie Dupree’s Blog at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, CNN, Politico, CSPAN, and WSB-TV.

May 8, 2018 

Radio Stuff podcast host Larry Gifford met up with radio futurologist James Cridland at a PodNews gathering in Vancouver. At the event, Larry chatted to Pacific Content's Steve Pratt (content.com/">https://pacific-content.com/) about creating podcasts for brands. Specifically, how can you determine if a brand is "ready" to dip into the podcast space. What we learn is a great outline for podcasters and broadcasters alike for creating dynamic, compelling branded content that benefits the client but also appeals to the consumer. 

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April 11, 2018 - April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11 is World Parkinson's Day. In this episode of Radio Stuff, podcast host, Program Director and talent coach Larry Gifford reveals his Parkinson's diagnosis.  

 

Each day in Canada there are 25 people diagnosed with Parkinson’s. More than 100,000 Canadians over 40 have the disease today and according to Parkinson dot ca, that number increase by 65% by 2031.

And I want you to tell the stories of people in your community who have Parkinson's and what researchers are doing to stop 

For more information or to support this cause there are great organizations to turn to:

Parkinson’s Foundation http://parkinson.org/ 

The Michael J Fox Foundation https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Parkinson Canada http://www.parkinson.ca/

and Local chapters of the Parkinson’s Society.

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March 16, 2018

Real life PD and Sales Manager tandem, Larry Gifford (@giffordtweet) and Rob Brimacombe (@robbrimacombe and @runningyourbiz) sit down and discuss the delicate and important relationship and partnership of two sides of radio that often have competing objectives. The challenges, the triumphs, the collaborations, and frustrations; we lay it all out there. 

Plus a quick nod to the new Fonz FM 

 

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February 19, 2017 

Craig Bruce hails from Australia. He coaches talent, primarily FM breakfast shows. He’s the former head of content at Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) and worked closely for 9 years as a programmer with Kyle and Jackie O. Now he is a talent coach and host of the Game Changers: Radio podcast.  https://radiogamechangers.com/ 

We talk about building trust with talent, fixing breakfast shows, the importance of writing, planning and making time for creativity. There are loads of bits in here for talent, programmers and anyone interested in radio.

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February 5, 2018

What is the future of radio? Canadian radio star Charles Adler hosts a roundtable about radio's future with me, Larry Gifford, and radio futurologist James Cridland. Larry also goes one on one with VoxNest.com, Spreaker and Blog Talk Radio partnership director Rob Greenlee. The discussions stretch from the future of AM/FM to podcasts, Amazon Alexa, and autonomous cars. 

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January 15, 2018 

What tech trends in 2018 will impact radio? Home speakers, cool mics, amazing headphones, autonomous cars, etc. And where does radio stand with the digital dash? We check in with Get Connected Radio and TV host Andy Baryer at CES in Las Vegas. 

 

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December 21, 2017

The end of 2017 Extravaganza! Featuring the top 5 radio stories of 2017. 5 stories to keep an ear out for in 2018. And a conversation with Omny Studio’s Mitch Secrett about how that company is helping radio stations visualize radio and simplify on-demand listening.

1. Norway Shuts Off FM Radio
2. Big U.S. Radio in Big Trouble
3. Home Audio Devices
4. FCC Rulings
5. War Against Media #fakenews

WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. You will hear the unedited f-word 80 times in this podcast. 

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One word. It can be a verb, an adjective, an interjection, punctuation or a noun. Not often used as an adverb. Starts with an F, rhymes with Muck, and is now legal to say on French radio stations in Quebec.

This podcast explores a recent CBSC ruling in Canada permitting french language radio stations to use the f-word. We also examine the relationship broadcasters have had with the f-word over the years dating back to 1921 when the first "bleep" machine was invented. 

Radio broadcasters Charles Adler, Matt Cundill, Keri Jones and others share their misadventures with the four-letter swear.  

***Sponsored by PromoSuite Next www.promosuite.com/radiostuff ***October 27, 2017On August 24, 1984 CHOM-FM in Montreal was featured in the National Enquirer in an article titled Radio Station Spooked by Tormented Ghost. Program Director Rob Braide was featured in the piece and tells his story to Radio Stuff.Another ghostly radio station is MDZhB - a station that has been broadcasting since 1982, but no one knows why.For more haunting radio stories... check out The creepiest radio stuff podcasts to date. There are three of them: Episode 21, Episode 75 and Episode 123 - The Curious Case of Hiram Brown.

***presented by PromoSuite Next www.promosuite.com/radiostuff ***October 20, 2017 - 10 Leadership traits I've learned in my radio career1. Respect & trust is earned2. Treat people like people3. Take calculated risks4. Networking matters5. Take initiative6. Set specific and measurable goals with clear strategies and tactics7. There is more than one way to reach a goal8. Feedback should be specific and actionable9. Have a succession plan10. Details matterPlus -The emotional assault on media is seemingly relentless. Through it all we want to be brave. We want to be neutral. We want to be objective. But we’re human. Global TV reporter Mike Armstrong was on Charles Adler Tonight in Canada talking about the emotional toll covering the stories has on a reporter

***Brought to you by PromoSuite Next www.promosuite.com/radiostuff ***September 30, 2017The Sound (100.3FM) in Los Angeles found out it will be a casualty in the Entercom and CBS merger. The station has been spun off and will become KLOVE come November.The station cared about music, cared about listeners, loved to have fun, had swagger even when it hadn’t earned it yet and was successful. It competed against the Legendary KLOS and won. And one of the forces behind The Sound is PD Dave Beasing. Dave joins the show to talk about The Sound's fade to black. DaveBeasing@gmail.comDave.Beasing@entercom.com">Dave.Beasing@entercom.com

***Sponsored by PromoSuite Next www.promosuite.com/radiostuff***September 15, 2017Why do we rely on radios during storms and emergencies? Larry Gifford offers his perspective. KTRH reporter and anchor Cliff Saunders shares his story behind the mic during Hurricane Harvey. Gifford and Radio Stuff regular Dustin Collins chat about how stations and talent can prepare for the next time your faced with a life threatening situation.

***Sponsored by PromoSuite Next www.promosuite.com/radiostuff ***August 29, 2017More than 15 takeaways from the Podcast Movement conference, how it applies to radio, and what we need to worry about. Corus Radio Digital Director Chris "Dunner" Duncombe was there and shares his experience. Sound Off Podcast host Matt Cundill shares his three takeaways. Bean of KROQ's Kevin & Bean started a new podcast "Thanks for the Podcast Bean" and shared an interview he did with Tim Vogel, the PD of WBRH in New Orleans. Vancouver legendary DJ Red Robinson finished his final on-air shift at the age of 80. He shares a story about what it was like to introduce Elvis and the Beatles.

***brought to you by PromoSuite Next www.promosuite.com/radiostuff***August 4, 2017Consultant, V/O talent, host of the Sound Off Podcast and champion of radio, Matt Cundill joins the show this week. Matt shares his radio origin story, why he loves radio, what he learned at Conclave, and helps to launch a new segment called "Chew on This!"

***Presented by PromoSuite Next www.promosuite.com/radiostuff ***July 21, 2017Radio and Beer. Recently, Steve Martin of Earshot Creative http://earshotcreative.com/ blogged about 14 times Radio made Beer http://earshotcreative.com/2017/07/eleven-times-radio-stations-have-made-a-beer/ and it inspired this podcast. Steve joins the show as we discuss radio and beer. We listen to radio production designed for the beers. KISW – The Men’s Room. WONE. CFOX – Jeff O’Neill Show. Red Radio. Radio X. Carnival FM, Hastings. X96 Radio from Hell. Dan Patrick Show. I explore the origins of Radio and Beer and find an example from the 1950’s: Old Frothingslosh was a parody beer created by Rege Cordic on KDKA in Pittsburgh that inspired the real thing.World Famous CFOX Program Director Dustin Collins in Vancouver chats to Radio Stuff about how you take the idea of wanting to brew a beer to making it happen and what it really takes to be successful.

***Presented by PromoSuite www.promosuite.com/radiostuff ***July 7, 2017The FCC is preparing to abolish radio's main studio rule. Has the 80-year old mandate outlasted its usefulness? Attorney David Oxenford of Wilkinson, Barker and Knauer LLP and author of www.broadcastlawblog.com chats about the potential impact of eliminating the main studio rule. On July 1st, Canada marked its 150th anniversary and radio across the country celebrated #Canada150 in clever and creative ways.Pandora CEO Tim Westergren has stepped down in the wake of a huge financial investment by SiriusXM. The one-time Radio Stuff guest was a radio nemesis who was passionate about music and in retrospect may not be all bad.

***sponsored by the fine folks at PromoSuite and PromoSuite Next www.promostuite.com/radiostuff ***June 23, 2017 - This week a conversation with Jim and Dawn Cutler who I've worked with for more than a dozen years at ESPN and other radio stations across North America. We discuss how they got in the biz, the struggles, the breaks, their work ethic and also how radio stations can better utilize and work with voice talent to get the most out of them. We'll throw in some gripes and pet peeves along the way. They are well respected, kind, positive, crazy talented pros who help give radio a great name.

*** Sponsored by Promo Suite Next www.promosuite.com/radiostuff ***June 9, 2017 - With Apple's announcement of a new Homepod, it got me thinking, "Is Siri trying to kill radio?" So I asked her. And I asked Amplifi Media and Sonic AI boss Steven Goldstein. We talk about home devices and the threat and opportunity for radio. UK radio host Graham Mack was in New York for Talkers 2017. He chatted up Takers publisher Michael Harrison, Salem Communications SVP Phil Boyce, Tom Leykis, Thom Hartman, Podcast One boss Norm Pattiz, WFAN's Mike Francessa and many more.

May 26, 2017 - ***presented by PromoSuite Next www.promosuite.com/radiostuff ***At the BCAB 2017, Jeff Vidler of Audience Insights Inc. takes us deep inside the media habits of millennials. Plus, three conferences takeaways from Larry Gifford.

*** Presented by PromoSuite www.promosuite.com/radiostuff ***May 5, 2017 - We go inside the listener's mind with Fred Jacobs of Jacob's Media and the results from his annual Tech Survey. Topics include autonomous cars, head phone use, benefits of radio, mobile phones, podcasts, social media and more. Global News operation execs Al Wright and Gerry Belek share their findings at the NAB conference in Vegas. Plus, notes from Radio Stuff friends Roger King and Matt Deegan.

*** Presented by Promosuite Next http://www.promosuite.com/radiostuff/ ***April 21, 2017 - A radio group in one Top 50 market fired Nielsen last August and is doing fine. Maxx Media GM Dave Paulus tells us how the decision was made, what he's learned, how the stations are doing and has some thoughts for improving the system. The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge are in studio and on the air at BBC Radio 1. I'll tell you 4 reasons why it was a great sucess.

***Sponsored by PromoSuite Next***April 7, 2017 - Is sports broadcasting dying? Probably not. Definitely not. But it is going through tremendous change and growth. Legendary San Francisco sports radio station KNBR has made a decision to eliminate sports updates. As a former local and network sports update guy, I gotta admit it makes sad, mad and frustrated. Here to tell me it shouldn't make me mad sad or frustrated is Jason Barrett, president of Barrett Sports Media.

Episode 136 presented by PromoSuite www.promosuite.com/radiostuff A Spanish station in Tampa is #1 in PPM – with it’s stream! What’s going on? Was it an Amazon Echo? Fred Jacobs from Jacobs Media provides some insight and perspective. MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow reminds us about the value of a well placed tease and the importance of paying it off. Radio alchemist Ronnie Stanton answers an article titled “Jay Z is Right: Radio is the worst place to listen to music.” Radio Stuff Update: We hear from Bubba the Love Sponge.

**Sponsored by PromoSuite Next*** March 10, 2017 - Radioplayer Canada launches with great success allowing Canadians instant access to over 400 radio stations. Radioplayer's Lawrence Galkoff, Pat Bohn and Fred Jacobs weigh in. Plus, Ronnie Stanton chats about the dangers of FM stations taking on Trump.

February 24, 2017 Radio Stuff is sponsored by PromoSuite Next - to learn more, go to http://promosuite.com/radiostuff/. What is radio’s role in this time of Trump? “Fake” News is the enemy of the American people. Corus Radio Network and former U.S. conservative talker Charles Adler joins the show to discuss how it feels to be branded an enemy of the American people. CKNW news veterans Terry Schintz and Gord MacDonald make a special appearance narrating “A brief and incomplete history of pissed off Presidents and the pain-in-the-ass press.” WBAL-AM PD Scott Masteller discusses the Trump effect on show prep, imaging, ratings and audience composition. Plus, Radio Stuff updates!

November 18, 2016 - Larry Gifford is "on the air" when Trump gets elected President, radio hosts enter bizzaro world as Glenn Beck mellows out and one long time political radio reporter in DC is silenced (but still alive!) An interview with engineer Rob Brown about the ReportIT app. Cubs win the world series, an earthquake rocks New Zealand and music radio jocks find a way to stop the music for a moment.

November 4, 2016 - a wide ranging Radio Stuff interview with Radio Futurologist James Cridland including discussions around radio on TV, citizen journalism, the influence of podcasters on broadcasters, the differences between UK, Canada, US and Australia radio, the US Presidential election, and other stuff

October 21, 2016 - Larry is back after a podcasting hiatus. This show dives in the world of podcasting with Davy Sims author of "Podcasting for..." www.podcastingfor.com, Rock 101's new TV spot has captured the imagination of the advertising community, and talk host Simi Sara shares why it is important to read a book before you interview the author.

June 11, 2016This show covers takeakways from the two-day national RTDNA conference in Canada including the changing expectations of radio & TV employees, the continued importance of great storytelling and the looming death of the TV news anchor. The conversation around the conference includes great insigts from CJOB-Winnepeg PD Scott Pettigrew and CKNW-Vancouver Assistant News Director Charmaine de Silva.

Rob Greenlee is the currently Head of Podcast Content at Spreaker and Adore Podcast Network. He co-hosts The New Media Show audio & video podcast that airs LIVE every Saturday morning at 9am PST/Noon EST and Spreaker Live Show on Spreaker every Wednesday at 3pm PST Live. How do you create a career in podcasting? What is “success” for a podcast? How much scale is needed to monetize a show? How much money can a podcaster make? What is the current state of the relationship between radio and podcasting? Is “podcasting” the right term?

May 28, 2016 00:00 - 23:00 Inside the world of Podcasting with Rob Greenlee, Director of Podcast Content for Spreaker. How do you create a career in podcasting? What is “success” for a podcast? How much scale is needed to monetize a show? How much money can a podcaster make? What is the current state of the relationship between radio and podcasting? Is “podcasting” the right term? 23:00 – 26:00 A radio station that is all traffic, all the time – and why “bring your dog to work” policies aren’t good for radio stations.

An Atlanta Top 40 Radio Station goes fishing for PPM panelists. Atlanta Journal Constitution Radio & TV reporter Rodney Ho broke the story and joins Radio Stuff to share the story.

May 12, 2016 00:00 – 11:51 Radio Stuff Podcast host Larry Gifford covers radio’s most important story of the week – he’s moving to Canada! The new Sr. Program Director of CKNW and AM 730 talks to his new team about the “new hire.” Plus, distinct differences between radio in Canada and the U.S. 11:51 – 20:35 An Atlanta Top 40 Radio Station goes fishing for PPM panelists. Atlanta Journal Constitution Radio & TV reporter Rodney Ho broke the story and joins Radio Stuff to share the story. 20:35 – 24:22 Larry answers an email from a Radio Stuff listener who wonders why PDs in the United States never answer inquiries, but PDs in Australia do.

This is our full conversation. RadioInsight.com publisher Lance Venta chats about the death of KGO, how and why it happened, lessons to learn from it and what's next for KGO and AM Radio.

This is our full conversation. AllAccess.com's Perry Michaal Simon helps explain what happened to KGO in San Francisco, why it happened, what it means for spoken word radio and AM radio and what could have been done to save it.

This is our full conversation. Claudia Lamb wrote a column titled "KGO and the Death of Radio" that quickly went viral in the wake of Cumulus gutting the KGO news department. She's joins the show to talk about her experiences at KGO and thoughts on radio.

Casey Bartholomew was at KFI in Los Angeles during the OJ Simpson Trial. He ranted on facebook that American Crime Story "The People vs. OJ Simpson" missed the important part radio played during the trial. He is on Radio Stuff to set the record straight.

April 9, 2016 - A deep dive into the death of KGO in San Francisco. What happened? Who killed America's great news-talk station? Former KGO'er Claudia Lamb joins the show. She penned the viral column "KGO and the Death of Radio." Plus, AllAccess.com's Perry Michael Simon and RadioInsight.com's Lance Venta offer perspective from an industry observer's point-of-view. (00:00 - 41:40) American Crime Story "The People vs. OJ Simpson" snubbed the importance of radio in it's mini-series. Former KFI'er Casey Barholomew joins the show to talk about radio's importance in the Trial of the Century. (41:40-53:06)

03-20-2016 - A chat with Corus Entertainment VP of Programming Ronnie Stanton about his first trip to Radiodays Europe - what surprised him, what were his favorite sessions, and what were the big takeaways?

03-19-2016 - Top Story: Radiodays Europe 201600:00 - 10:00 - Radiodays Europe 1st time attendee Ronnie Stanton (www.RonnieStanton.com) 10:00 - 24:50 - We listen in to Radio Today Programme host Trevor Dann interviewing Radiodays Europe speakers behind the scenes including; Michael Hall, Fred Jacobs, Lina Chawaf, Kamila Ceran, Helen Boaden, Kyle & Jackie O, and Dean Cappello. (Radiodays Europe You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYuZXkjwJtI&list=PL67nSLCEdjg9uR709Zasahn3vgpmIRv69) 25:00 - 34:00 - CBS wants to sell its 117 Radio Stations. Larry looks into the details and unearth's some context you might be interested in hearing.

March 5, 2016 - Feliks joined Episiode 125 to chat about his experiences attending the inaugural Radio Preservation Task Force meeting in Washington D.C.

March 5, 2016 - Josh Shepperd joined Radio Stuff Episode 125 to offer insights and perspectives on the Task Force's efforts to save radio history.

March 5, 2016 - The unabridged interview from Episode 125 where Radio Today Programme host Trevor Dann adds context to the firing of Tony Blackburn after 49 years at the BBC.

March 5, 201600:00 – 13:45 Tony Blackburn is sacked after 49 years with BBC Radio. Radio Today Programme host Trevor Dann joins the show to provide insight on what happened, why it happened and what’s next? 13:45 – 30:00 Who is keeping track of the audio history of radio? The Radio Preservation Task Force! Josh Shepperd, National Research Director, and Feliks Banel, Radio Historian join the show to explain their efforts and share their findings.30:00 – 31:05 Remembering Charlie Tuna, a Los Angeles radio legend and one of the famous “Boss Jocks” on KHJ.31:05 – 33:10 A once legendary station and dial position in LA is sold and the format flips from Sports to Bollywood! 33:10 – 35:18 Who Stole My Radio – A great song that is new to me.

February 18, 2016 - 00:00 – 08:00 Larry chats with Roy Martin, managing editor of Radio Today about his new radio station for the radio industry called “In Radio.” (www.inrad.io) The newly launched radio-centric radio station also features Radio Stuff and all our archives. 08:00 – 24:00 True North Story (www.truenorthstory.com) Tama Fulton and John Hudson Messerall are both rooted in radio and they’ve recently launched this podcast which explores how people find and cultivate their true calling. What gets you out of bed in the morning? What drives you? And how by sharing those stories we can all become more purposeful and conscious in our life and careers. 24:00 –25:40 In radio anything can happen on any given day. And one day a car drove through a station’s street level studio window while the station was live on air. 25:40 – 29:45 Larry thinks he knows why the Serial Podcast phenomenon has lost its mojo.

Special thanks this week to Chuck Schaden at www.speakingofradio.com for use of his interview with Himan Brown.February 6, 2016 - This week a focus on radio icon Himan Brown who made millions in radio and was the creative brains behind Dick Tracy, Inner Sanctum, Flash Gordon, The Thin Man, Bulldog Drummond and more. He is credited in over 30,000 radio shows. In 1984 he created a trust to support spoken word radio. When he died in 2010, to everyone's surprise, the money -- over $100 million - didn't end up where Himan wanted it to. In this episode we retrace Himan's footsteps through radio and find out where the money has gone. As an added bonus I get freaked out listening to one of his old radio shows.

Red Robinson has been called the Dick Clark of Canada, a broadcast legend, icon, pioneer and was among those in the inaugural class inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. In this wide ranging interview we discuss his life, radio career, what it was like to meet Elvis and The Beatles and how he convinced both to play concerts in Vancouver. Plus, Red talks about why radio is so enduring and where it is going in the future.

01/18/2016 (00:00 – 37:00) Vancouver Radio Legend Red Robinson talks about his life and career including his brushes with Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles and others. He also talks about what it was like to work through a revolution of music and radio and where he believes the industry is headed. (37:00 - 39:42) 700 WLW is known for it’s brazen imaging, but did it cross the line with a parody of sexual assault?(39:42 - 44:18) iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman on Fox Business talking about a new political ad strategy and is very, very optimistic about the company’s performance despite $21B in debt.(44:18 - 45:50) David Bowie died NOT David Cameron. Oops. (45:50 – 48:30) Rock 101 Tribute to Bowie “Without the Music.”

A conversation with Orion Media's Content & Operations Director David Lloyd about his radio career, his passion for the history of radio and his book, "How to Make Great Radio."

January 7, 2016 - Radio Stuff kicks off 2016 with a conversation with David Lloyd, author of "How to Make Great Radio." (00:00 - 23:11) Radio Stuff Updates:#SaladGate - (23:11 - 26:05)Chris Evans & Top Gear - (26:05 - 29:30)I Am What I Play (29:30 - 31:32)Brandmeier (31:32 - 35:30)

12/20/2015 - Larry Gifford hosts a programming roundtable with Rock 101 PD Dustin Collins and Corus Radio VP of Programming Ronnie Stanton. The guys talk Star Wars, Christmas, Vacations, Numeris Daily Ratings, the importance of context, the U.S. Presidential election and some hopes for 2016. (00:00 - 33:37) Star Wars may be responsible for today's success of NPR. They bought the radio rights for $1 and audiences flocked to NPR. (33:37 -37:00)Howard Stern announces he's sticking with Sirius XM (37:00 - 41:00)

***This episode sponsored by Broadcasters and Sportscasters Mentoring Group www.broadcastingschool.com www.sportscastingcareers.com***00:00 - 08:30 Geraldo gets locked out of his job Cumulus-owned WABC in NYC. And Geraldo isn't going quietly. 09:06 - 14:00 KISW Live Day!14:00 - 15:45 Mike & The Mad Dog for ONE NIGHT ONLY!16:06 - 20:30 Nielsen piles up evidence against Bubba the Love Sponge which prompts a commentary from Larry Gifford. 20:30 - 26:00 CKNW's Orphan's Fund raises over $2 million in a one-day radiothon.

***This episode brought to you by Broadcaster and Sportscaster Mentoring Group www.broadcastingschool.com www.sportscastingcareers.com ***00:00 - 09:55 Terror attacks in Paris. A radio host escapes one of the terror attacks and shares his story. Meanwhile, a week later, some talk radio stations are moving away from the story and Larry Gifford thinks that's a bad idea. 10:45 - 19:00 Detroit Lions changes flagship stations amid allegations from 18-year rights holder WXYT it was trying to control content and get a host fired. Larry listens in to host Mike Valenti explaining the story and offers his own perspective on team relations with radio stations.19:00 - 20:40 Update on Bubba the Love Sponge's dispute over a $1 Million lawsuit filed against him by Nielson and how he escaped criminal charges this week in an extortion case involving Hulk Hogan.20:40 - 26:10 How RDIO's acquisition by Pandora is another slap in the face of Cumulus Media.

***This episode sponsored by Broadcasting and Sportscasting Mentoring Group www.broadcastingschool.com and www.sportscastingcareers.com ***00:00 - 08:15Cumulus facing delisting, Wall Street not buying what the new CEO is selling. And Larry questions a tweet by the company's senior programming exec.09:00 - 14:18Bubba the Love Sponge facing more ratings tampering allegations. Beasley is blind-slided and radio should rally behind them (Beasley). And Bubba should be fired.14:38 - 17:50Sexism in radio. Ariana Grande calls out DJs on Power 106 in Los Angeles. Let's be professional people. 17:50 - 32:30USA Today highlights three College Football game-winning play-by-play calls that exemplfy the power of listening to a game. Larry adds a spanish NFL call to re-enforce the impact radio makes.

***Brought to you by Broadcasters & Sportscasters Mentoring Group www.broadcastingschool.com and www.sportscastingcareers.com ***00:00-25:00 Fall Out for talent who cheat and lie. Details of a lawsuit filed by Nielsen against Bubba The Love Sponge for cheating PPM. And an Atlanta host fired for doctoring and old Donald Trump interviewing and trying to pass it off as new. Trump reportedly backed out or had too many stipulations - either way those aren't good reasons. In Vancouver, CKNW host Jon McComb shows us how to approach a politcal interview when the candidate puts restrictions on it.26:20 - 27:50 Blue Jays parody song 27:50 - end John Oliver disects a radio interview on HBO's This Week Tonight

CORRECTION: In the podcast I say WCNN is a Cumulus Station. It isn't. It is however owned by the Dickey Family.***Brought to you by Broadcasters and Sportscasters Mentoring Group. www.broadcastingschool.com www.sportscastingcareers.com ***10-09-15IIn this episode Larry Gifford (@giffordtweet) goes back in time to walk in the footsteps of Cumulus founders Lew and John DIckey to find out how two young upstarts from Ohio, who became Wall Street darlings, ultimately were forced out of their leadership roles at the company. There is a trail of evidence to conclude ego, greed, power and fame were the downfall of the brothers.

***brought to you by Broadcasters Mentoring Group***09-24-2015 00:00 - 15:30 Triiple "Team Coverage" of NextRadio Conference in London with Trevor Dann, Hayley Hayes and Tim Johns. All the great ideas and insights we can pack into 15 minutes.16:30 - 18:15 Larry loves blueberries and radio but never had thought of them together like THIS.18:15 - 21:20 Q107 Toronto's John Derringer is talking about RADIO on the RADIO and it is terrific. 21:20 - END Listener Mailbag....

Radio Stuff is brought to you by www.broadcastingschool.com and www.sportscastingcareers.com 09/10/2015 - This week Larry Gifford dives into the "content" discussion with Broadcasting professor and media thought leader Dick Taylor. 1:45 – 18:24 They never called it content – Dick Taylor Plus more!19:18 – 26:25 Colin Cowherd’s Pursuit of Happiness26:25 – 28:00 Pandora opens Pandora’s box28:50 – 32:05 When Trevor Dann met Bean 32:05 – 36:54 Why broadcasters use funny voices by KIRO radio’s Rachel Belle

***Brought to you by Broadcasters Mentoring Group at www.broadcastingschool.com***08/27/2015 - Larry Gifford discusses the evolution of a breaking story and disects the details that go into second-by-second coverage of a story like the Virginia TV live shot execution this week.

Does the US Radio Industry have anything to teach the rest of the world? 00:00 – 17:25 Filippo Solibello made a pilgrimage to tour radio stations in New York City and meet talent, producers, podcasters and programmers. He shares the lessons learned. 17:25 – 34:00 graham Mack, PD and Morning guy on BOB FM in Hertfordshire filed a great report from the Morning Show Boot Camp in Chicago with interviews with Don Anthony, Tracy Johnson, BJ Shea, Jonathon Brandmeier and more. 36:20 - 41:54 Colin Cowherd confirms his move to Fox which reunites him with nemesis(?) Dan Patrick.

***Radio Stuff is brought to you by www.broadcastingschool.com and www.sportscastingcareers.com***07/23/2015 - This week Larry Gifford (@giffordtweet) dives into two Radio Wars one in the UK and one in the US: DAB vs. FM and PPM vs. Voltair. In the UK, a lively debate is underway about the viability and reliability of Digital Audio Radio (DAB). Radio Futurologist James Cridland and founder and Creative Director of Folder Media defended DAB on BBC Radio 4’s Today Show. (00:00 – 7:45)Nielson responds to Voltair. The reaction is predictable and laughable, but ultimately headed in the right direction. (7:45 – 13:45)Interviewing Tips. Gifford listens to two questions one featuring CBS White House Correspondent Major Garrett and President Barack Obama and another featuring a DJ from Boston interviewing Selena Gomez. Both make big mistakes. (14:52 – 22:35)

Radio Stuff is brought to you by www.broadcastingschool.com 07/09/2015 - Larry Gifford reacts to the sudden departure of Tony Brunon from WIP and terrestrial radio (00:00-03:30) and brings host John Kincade on who talks about what Bruno means to him before chatting about the secrets to longevity on the air; including the importance of mentors, great producers, listening and reinventing. (03:30 - 25:00) More ratings talk. We've discussed PPM and Voltair and now a new perspective on the radio ratings debate. Cumulus EVP John Dickey, at Talkers New Media Conference, talked about how ratings are becoming a tax and we deserve to know the +/- of these estimated ratings, but Nielsen refuses. (25:00-34:00)

***Brought to you by www.broadcastingschool.com***July 2, 2015 - Apple Music Beats1 launched this week. Reviews are mixed. Larry Gifford weighs in and is holding out hope for more innovation. (Top Story - 00:00)(8:30) Podcasts are becoming the darling of the media world, President Obama appeared on WTF with Marc Maron. We listen into the good bits that apply to radio / podcast folk. (17:15) Shaquille O'Neal has launched the Big Podcast with Shaq. His co-host is 680 The Fan (ATL) and CBS Sports Radio host John Kincade. Kincade joins the show to chat about working with Shaq, the importance of podcasting and more.(34:40) One of the greatest cringe inducing interviews I've heard on radio in a long time. Why didnt it work? I explain.

John Kincade is the co-host of the Big Podcast with Shaq. Kincade has been on local radio for 20 years, 15 years on the Buck & Kincade show. He’s based out of 680 The Fan in Atlanta, he was ESPN for years & now CBS sports radio. In this interview he talks about the podcast, his longevity in local radio, what makes a great producer, how to be a great host during a station fund raiser, and the importance of listening.

Radio Futurologist James Cridland helps us digest the news that BBC Radio 2 breakfast host Chris Evans is the new TV host of Top Gear. Cridland believes, based on passed behavior, this may be the beginning of the end for Evans' radio show.

06/18/201501:35 – 14:40 BBC Radio 2 breakfast host Chris Evans agrees to replace Jeremy Clarkson as host and executive producer the TV show Top Gear and U.K.-based Radio Futurologist James Cridland believes the announcement could kill Evans’ popular radio show. James joins Radio Stuff to elaborate. 17:00 – 21:25 Commercial loads are at the heart of radio wars in Seattle and Los Angeles. The End and The Sound are both hammering competitors about the number of spots they play with creative promotions -- and the ratings are up! Larry also has suggestions on how the radio industry can address the ongoing commercial issues. 21:25 – 23:00 Radio Stuff Update: Canada unplugs Voltair from all stations who were using it to help improve PPM’s ability to read and decode station’s audio watermarks.23:15 – 25:58 Howard Stern interviewed Glenn Beck on SiriusXM and they talked about how hard it is to be controversial. 25:58 – 29:58 A new LGBT formatted radio station launches in Twin Cities. Is it serving the gay community or pandering to it? 29:58 – 34:15 A breakfast host quits on air! Or did he? The joke is on the listener. #RadioFail.

Larry Gifford goes down the PPM rabbit hole with Harker Research Sr. Director Richard Harker. They talk about the issues with PPM that have been largely ignored and why the Voltair device works to improve station ratings.

06/11/2015 - This week Larry Gifford goes down the PPM rabbit hole with Harker Research Sr. Director Richard Harker. They talk about the issues with PPM that have been largely ignored and why the Voltair device works to improve station ratings. (00:00 - 34:15)HIVIO was last week and it included an awesome tribute to the power of audio by production whiz Jeff Schmidt. (35:30 - 37:30)Comedian Jerry Seinfeld gushes over Colin Cowherd while on ESPN. He reveals Colin's strengths and weaknesses and offers to be his agent. (37:30 - 42:15)Royal Hoax DJ Mel Greig gets a new gig. (42:15 - 43:09)A quick word on Beats 1 (43:09 - 43:30)And #TBT -- how websites used to be announced on radio back in 1995. (43:30 - 44:40)

06/04/2015 - This week Larry Gifford tries to put country radio's #saladgate into context to the radio industry. Consultant Keith Hill defends his remarks that sparked the controvesy and reacts to the backlash from country music's female artists and fans. (00:00 - 16:25)CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer had some interesting comments as it relates to news that Larry expounds upon with a controversial theory: be consciously biased with your content selection. (18:15 - 21:18)Should radio be afraid that iTunes is recruiting celebrity DJs? (21:18 - 22:32)Health Canada asks CKNW to stop endorsements for medical marijuana. (22:32 - 23:30)Social Media is great, but it can't make your radio show worth listening to. (23:30 - 28;44)Kids on Radio (28:44 - 32:15)

Keith Hill is a country radio consultant at the center of a controversy over how country radio stations distribute music from male and female artists. The story dubbed "SaladGate" originated with advice Hill gave to young radio PDs in Country Airchecker Weekly comparing their station to a salad: Male artists are the lettuce, female artists are the tomatoes. There's been quite the backlash. This is Keith Hill unedited, unfiltered, unapologetic explaining his comments, defending himself and trying to make sense of the outrage.

Sally Hille, 95, is the Guiness record holder for World's oldest DJ. She chats with Larry Gifford about her life and times in radio. How she snuck on the air, her successes as a copywriter, and her philosophies on interviewing and life. (00:00 - 20:27)Colin Cowherd on AboutSportsRadio.com podcast with Zach McCrite predicts the future: AM Radio gone in 5-years! Gifford reax. (22:43 - 29:18)Avoiding commercial radio for promotion. Louis CK explains why he doesnt use local radio to promote his comedy tours. Comedian Marc Maron and NPR Fresh AIr host Terry Gross share content. (29:18 - 35:00)Radio surprises; good, bad and ugly. (35:00 - 40:50)BONUS: Sally Hille DJ Aircheck (41:00 - 41:30)

Sally Hille, 95, is the Guiness record holder for World's oldest DJ. She chats with Larry Gifford about her life and times in radio. How she snuck on the air, her successes as a copywriter, and her philosophies on interviewing and life.

A week after Mike Eckford quit his afternoon drive show on CKNW we catch up with to chat about how he's doing, what he's doing and what his legacy at CKNW will be.

Ronnie Stanton, VP of brands and programming for Corus Media chats about Rock 101 Vancouver's "U2 101" promotion and how they pulled it off.

05/21/15 - This week we say so long to Dave Letterman by listening back to classic radio shows he hosted and guested, plus the Top 10 Lessons Radio Can Learn from Letterman. (00:00 - 21:00) Rock 101 rebranded as U2 101 for U2's world tour that kicked off in Vancouver. Corus Radio VP of Programming Ronnie Stanton takes us behind the curtain (22:30 - 31:00) Radio Stuff UpdatesCKNW host MIke Eckford quits. We catch up with him. (31:00 - 38:20) CKNW host Drex making headlines pitching medical marijuana (38:20 - 40:00)Bobby Bones gets iHeart slapped with a $1M fine. (40:00-41:00) BBC Radio 1 breakfast host Nick Grimshaw has horrible ratings and still gets praised by his bosses. (41:00 - 41:50)

05/14/2015 - Great radio talent are disappearing from radio some are leaving, some are forced out and either way it is a loss for the medium. In this episode we talk to Larry Wachs about his 20-years with the Regular Guys and his adventures in "modcasting" his new show House of WACHS (www.houseofwachs.com). We dive into talent, coaching, writing, editing, production, storytelling and more. (00:00 - 24:30)ESPN radio is making headlines this week with talent coming and going. Former ESPN Radio Network PD Larry Gifford tries to make sense of it all. (26:20 - 34:40)While we're talking about sports, it seems like a good time to catch up with Compass Media Networks GM and EP Michelle Salvatore. We chat about the evolution of sports on radio and where it's headed. Plus, hear how Larry deals with multiple equipment malfunctions a.k.a. turning a podcast #fail into podcast content. (34:50 - 45:15)This episode sponsored by Broadcasters Mentoring Group www.broadcastingschool.com and Sportscasters Mentoring Group www.sportscastingcareers.com

For 20 years Larry Wachs was one of the Regular Guys heard on KSLX in Los Angeles and in Atlanta on WKLS, WGST, and Rock 100.5. Now, Wachs hosts House of W.A.C.H.S. modcast. In 45 minutes we discuss his radio career, talent coaching, storytelling, writing, interviewing, creating a podcast, podcastery, production values, healthy living and setting goals.

Michelle Salvatore is the General Manager and Executive Producer for Compass Media Networks. We talk about the evolution and growth of sports on radio, the impact is has on the quality of the broadcasts and competition in the market and what's next.

Michael Madden is the founder of Broadcasters Mentoring Group and Sportscasters Mentoring Group. It's a company that combines a tradiitional broadcast curriculum with a mentorship with a working on-air talent at a local radio station. Here Michael shares his broadcast background, how BMG/SMG came to be and how you'll know if this is the right program for you. www.broadcastingschool.com www.sportscastingcareers.com DISCLOSURE: BMG/SMG is a sponsor of the Radio Stuff podcast

Deb Slater, an original host of Radio Stuff, returns for the 100th episode. She updates us on her life, a new podcast, shares favorite moments and helps with a radio stuff update. Deb & Courtney's Mix Tape is on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deb-courtneys-mix-tape/id944057486?mt=2

WLS & Westwood One personality Jonathon Brandmeier spends most of an hour with Larry Gifford talking about his career, sharing stories and speculating about radio's future. Johnny B touches on how he prepares for interviews, getting Mario Wallenda to fly over Chicago in a wheel chair, The Leisure Suits, early air-checks, co-starring with Mary Tyler Moore, his meeting with Howard Stern, program directors, the new show on WLS and 100 affiliates through Westwood One, and advice for aspiring broadcasters.

***contains explicit language***05/07/2015 - We celebrate 100 episodes of Radio Stuff with a super-sized edition of the show. WLS & Westwood One personality Jonathon Brandmeier spends most of an hour with Larry Gifford talking about his career, sharing stories and speculating about radio's future. Johnny B touches on how he prepares for interviews, getting Mario Wallenda to fly over Chicago in a wheel chair, The Leisure Suits, early air-checks, co-starring with Mary Tyler Moore, his meeting with Howard Stern, program directors, the new show on WLS and 100 affiliates through Westwood One, and advice for aspiring broadcasters. (02:00 - 58:45)To mark 100 shows, original co-host Deb Slater returns to update us on her goings on, listen back on some memorable moments and take part in a Radio Stuff update. (58:45 - 1:15:00)

05/06/2015 - Eavesdrop on Larry Gifford as he awaits the phone call of the big 100th episode guest.

April 30, 2015 - In this episode we conclude a two-part conversation with Gene "Bean" Baxter of KROQ's Kevin & Bean Show. He talks about radio's influence in his life, meeting Kevin Ryder, creating Kevin & Bean and how it has evolved. Fred Jacobs, Jacobs Media, offers keen insights and takeaways from the firm's 11th TechSurvey. Over 41,000 radio listeners were surveyed about media consumption, social media preferences, and opinions on terrestrial radio. www.jacbosmedia.com

Fresh off his induction in the NAB Hall of Fame, Gene "Bean" Baxter of Kevin & Bean on KROQ joins Radio Stuff for an indepth discussion on radio, the Kevin & Bean show, cast members, co-workers, and secrets to success.

Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media joins us to chat about TechSurvey 11 - 2015. The results are in ono the web survey of over 41,000 listeners. Television and video is increasingly more important to radio listeners, Facebook & YouTube are huge, listeners expect and want AM/FM in cars, insights of WHY listeners listen and more.

April 23, 2015 - Gene "Bean" Baxter of KROQ's Kevin & Bean Show talks about being inducted into the NAB Hall of Fame, the greatest moment in Kevin & Bean history, former famous guys who used to be on their show and he remembers Chief Engineer Scott Mason who died this week. Bean actually donated his kidney to Mason in 2012. This part one of a two part interview that will continue in Episode 99 (00:00 - 17:15)Former Saga Communications executive Steve Goldstein has launched his own company Amplifi Media. We chat about his career, the state of radio, how to spot great talent and his new venture. (18:10 - 34:00)There is a new radio format built around marijuana. K-HIGH launched last week in Colorado Springs and the program director Len Williams chatted about it with CKNW's Drex -- same host who was featured on Episode 96 of Radio Stuff. (34:00 - 38:00)Mysterious bonus track (39:05 - 49:24)

Steve Goldstein left Saga Media after 28 years to launch Amplifi Media. As a respected programmer, manager and radio mind, we pick his brain on the state of radio, how to spot great talent, talk radio's issues, and how radio can thrive in the future. We also chat about his new company Amplifi focused on curating and cultivating content for the growing appetite of on-demand audio. He's also blogging at www.amplifimedia.com

April 16, 2015 - This week's show sponsored by Broadcasters Mentoring Group (www.broadcastingschool.com) New KFBK morning co-host Dan Mitchinson joins the show to talk about getting a new gig, his 6-month radio project in New Zealand and the state of radio news. (00:00-18:55) Digital audio pioneer Michael Robinson unveils a new app this week called "6 seconds." It’s is a new – free – mobile music experience that turns the world of radio into a personal jukebox with unlimited skips which differentiates it from Spotify and Pandora. It actually encourages radio station discovery. (20:21 - 28:42)Radio in Germany during World War II was loaded with propanda and residents had to pay for it. We get a first hand account from 85-year old Reinhold Ball (28:42 - 36:26)

Reinhold Ball was a kid in Germany when World War II broke out. He shares his memories of radio from the time, Hitler's speeches, propaganda and the Volksempfanger radio unit.

Digital music pioneer Michael Robinson discusses his new, free, app called "6 seconds." It’s is a new – free – mobile music experience that turns the world of radio into a personal jukebox with unlimited skips which differentiates it from Spotify and Pandora. It actually encourages radio station discovery.

Dan Mitchinson is the new morning co-host on KFBK in Sacramento, CA. He shares lessons from a six-month radio project in New Zealand, what he learned, how he got his new gig and his take on the state of radio news.

April 2, 2015 - In this episode we talk to CKNW night host DREX about what it is like to be fired in radio. He chats about one incident in particular where he asked a question on a sitting Premier that eventually lead him to unemployment, but not for long. He talks about how it made him feel, how he rebounded and offers advice to others. The show also dives into April Fool's Day and what makes a great radio prank featuring stations from Dallas, Philadelphia, New Zealand, and iHeartRadio

Drex Live host "Drex" from CKNW in Vancouver sits down and chats about what it's like to be fired from radio, how it made him feel, and how he rebounded. Plus, a listen to the question he asked a sitting Premier and her answer that got him fired.

Radiodays Europe 2015 - Uros Bogdanovic is a host, PD and consultant in Serbia. He's created a new radio format with just one song; Uptown Funk. Hear how it happened and how they're growing ratings and revenue with a computer and a tower in Montenegro.

Radiodays Europe 2015 - In this interview Earshot Creative writer and podcast host Steve Martin interviews Larry Gifford and vice-versa as we chat about the conference, the sessions that stood out and what new ideas were taking home with us. www.earshotcreative.com

Radiodays Europe 2015 - National Executive Producer Sam Cavanaugh offered a glimpse into the future of radio. Dan & Maz show uses 10 different channels each day; radio, web, facebook, twitter, snapchat, instagram, spotify, tumbler, youtube, and vine. They have seven producers, two dedicated to social media. Hear how it all comes together and why they do it.

Radiodays Europe 2015 - Rasmus Thaarup is an audience researcher for the Danish Broadcasting Corporation. He shared insights on what they have learned about using Facebook and snapchat and how they've reorganized their radio division to create more social media managers and editors.

Radiodays Europe 2015 - Mel Greig chats about what went wrong with the prank call to a London hospital that shockingly ended in a suicide, how she dealt with it, what she learned and what her plans are next.