RadioTalk from The Radio Academy

Two of UK radio's most distinguished interviewers demonstrate the twin arts of conversation and interrogation by interviewing each other. Radio 5Live's Simon Mayo and Radio 4's Mark Lawson discuss the importance of research, how to get the most out of an interviewee on the plugging circuit, how to cope with a reluctant or monosyllabic guest and why relaxation can be more effective than confrontation.

Trevor catches up with Mark Damazer, Controller of BBC Radio 4.

Do we take creativity for granted? Do we just turn up the fader and hope for the best?

Do we take creativity for granted? Do we just turn up the fader and hope for the best?

Trevor speaks to Janice Turner from BECTU and the Radio Academy's new project worker Elaine Williams

Tim Blackmore, Chairman of the Sony Radio Academy Awards and Group Programme Director of UBC, talks about Sonys, the future of commercial radio and why the BBC turned him down in the 1980s.

Phil Riley, former CEO of Chrysalis Radio, talks about his failed bid for Emap Radio, the future of DAB and the difference between DJs and chickens. You can also hear some extracts from our Podcasting Debate and there's a round-up of Academy news.

The second half of January's London Event

The first half of January's London event.

In our very first podcast Trevor interviews Mark Story and looks at the life of Kevin Greening with Mark Goodier and Will Saunders.