RadioTalk from The Radio Academy

For this week’s RadioTalk podcast, we’re honoured to have Tim Blackmore MBE in conversation with the legend that is Tony Blackburn. It’s a remarkable and frank discussion with the best known radio presenter in the country. His honest views underline both his affection for and concerns about the medium he loves. As if that’s not enough, we’ve also got the return of our much-loved Radio Moments from David Lloyd. Happy listening! The programme was kindly recorded at Unique Facilities in London, with imaging from On The Sly.

This week’s RadioTalk podcast is a skip through the wonderful world of Jingles. Hosted by John Myers, the panel includes the very best in the business: Chris Reay from BBC Radio 2, Chris Stevens from Real and Smooth Ltd and Simon Hirst from Capital Yorkshire. The podcast includes a wonderful mix of jingles from around the world, with more than a few anorak moments! Enjoy! The show was kindly recorded by the team at Capital Yorkshire and produced by Scott Myers, with imaging from On The Sly.

This week’s RadioTalk reviews the new Mark Forrest show on BBC Local Radio. Matthew Bannister of Wire Free Productions joins host John Myers to explain the vision for the show. In addition, legendary broadcaster Howard Hughes, journalist and lecturer Sandy Warr and the Editor of BBC Radio Essex, Gerald Main, give their views on the show’s performance to date. Produced by Sara Hashem at Maple Street Studios in London with imaging from On The Sly. Comments always welcome. Also available via iTunes.

RadioTalk returns with a special on How To Win A Sony. John Myers is on hosting duty, alongside Maria Williams from Sound Women, Steve Ackerman from Somethin’ Else and Paul Sylvester from Absolute Radio. Hear them discuss the best way to go about winning the most prestigious prize in radio, with tips for success and the areas to avoid. If you’re planning on entering, this is a MUST LISTEN podcast! Produced by Sara Hashem at Maple Street Studios in London with imaging from On The Sly. Comments always welcome. Also available via iTunes.

This week’s RadioTalk is a 30 Under 30 special. James Carpenter (one of this year’s 30) talks to two of the judges, Paul Robinson and Lorna Clarke. They discuss the 30 Under 30 for 2012, the judging process and what made this year’s top 30 really stand out. They also discuss their own experiences of getting into radio and give some brilliant advice about what young people need to do to get their foot in the door. Produced by Jordan Thomas at Maple Street Studios in London with imaging from On The Sly. Comments always welcome. Also available via iTunes.

A special international edition of RadioTalk this week from Graham Mack at the Talk Show Boot Camp in New Orleans. Graham talks to speakers, presenters and delegates to get some fascinating insights into how talk radio works across the pond. This one’s a must-listen! Produced by Jordan Thomas at Maple Street Studios in London with imaging from On The Sly. Comments always welcome. Also available via iTunes.

Highlights from the third day of this year’s Radio Festival from The Lowry in Salford Quays including interviews, clips and discussion from the sessions. We start by catching up on last night’s PPL Hall of Fame ceremony and speak to the newly inducted Sandi Toksvig and Margherita Taylor, we hear from BBC Radio 1 and 1 Xtra Controller Ben Cooper about his vision for Radio 1, there’s great tips for aspiring presenters and producers from industry insiders at this year’s Foot In The Door sessions and we reflect on our favourite moments from this year’s Radio Festival.

Highlights from the second day of this year’s Radio Festival from The Lowry in Salford Quays including interviews, clips and discussion from the sessions. We hear from Frank Skinner about the transition from TV to radio, Fru Hazlitt talks about the future of radio, we catch up with Christian O’Connell about how to stay on top at breakfast, Colin Jackson and some of Team GB’s Olympic medallists tell us how radio influenced their Games, Steve Lamacq reveals where he’s looking to find new bands and CEO of Universal Music UK David Joseph talks to us about the changing relationship that record labels have with radio. Presented by Liam Higgins and Jamie Freshwater. Produced by Matt Healy.

Highlights from Monday evening’s Radio Festival sessions. We speak to Billy Bragg, who delivered this year’s John Peel lecture. We also hear Jeremy Vine’s thoughts on why radio needs to inspire its audience, after his Masterclass at the festival. Presented and produced by Alex Rata and Gena Hollyoake.

Highlights from the first day of this year’s Radio Festival from The Lowry in Salford Quays including interviews, clips and discussion from the sessions. We talk to BBC Radio 2 Controller Bob Shennan after his opening speech, BBC Research and Development’s Tony Churnside talks about ‘object-based’ audio production, Twitter’s UK Director Bruce Daisley reveals what he thinks is the most creative use of the social network in radio and Joe Harland tells us how Radio 1 are using visual radio to engage with a younger audience. We also take a look at how the industry can build on a great summer of sport on the radio. Presented by Fergus Dufton. Produced by Adam Eley.

Another brilliant Radio Moments from David Lloyd, remembering a week in which John Myers began his review of BBC Local Radio; the first radio play, The White Chateau by Reginald Berkeley, was broadcast; John Reith became Managing Director of the BBC; and Moz Dee returned to talkSPORT. Oh, and a very happy birthday to BBC Radio 4 PM’s Eddie Mair! Produced by Jordan Thomas at Maple Street Studios in London with imaging from On The Sly. Comments always welcome. Also available via iTunes.

This week’s Radio Moments with David Lloyd features the first US commercial radio broadcast; the first episode of Hancock’s Half Hour; the launches of BBC Radio Leicester, the first ever BBC Local station, BBC Radio Birmingham and DevonAir; the rebranding of Xfm Scotland as Galaxy Scotland, later to become Capital Scotland; and the last broadcast from pirate station Radio London. Enjoy! Produced by Jordan Thomas at Maple Street Studios in London with imaging from On The Sly. Comments always welcome. Also available via iTunes.

Another brilliant Radio Moments from David Lloyd, remembering a week in which John Myers began his review of BBC Local Radio; BBC Radio Lincolnshire and BBC Wales launched; the BBC’s Pebble Mill Studios in Birmingham opened; the first radio play, The White Chateau by Reginald Berkeley, was broadcast; John Reith became Managing Director of the BBC; and Moz Dee returned to talkSPORT. Oh, and a very happy birthday to BBC Radio 4 PM’s Eddie Mair! Produced by Jordan Thomas at Maple Street Studios in London with imaging from On The Sly. Comments always welcome. Also available via iTunes.

In this week’s Radio Moments, David Lloyd recalls the introduction of the license fee 90 years ago; launches for Ipswich’s Radio Orwell, Radio West, 1548 Capital Gold, and the BBC Asian Network; the death of Roger Scott, the voice of early commercial radio; the launch of the Today programme; Global Radio’s acquisition of all GCap Media brands; and the broadcast in 1938 of Orson Welles’ notorious War Of The Worlds radio play on the Columbia Network. Happy listening! Produced by Jordan Thomas at Maple Street Studios in London with imaging from On The Sly. Comments always welcome. Also available via iTunes.

In our latest Radio Moments, David Lloyd remembers this week in radio history, which included the last edition of BBC Radio 1’s Rock Show 19 years ago; the launches of Radio City (1974), Radio Mercury (1984) and GLR (1988); Matthew Bannister introducing his new Radio 1 schedule; and the deaths of John Peel, Tony Capstick and Frank Gillard. Go on, make your ears happy! Produced by Jordan Thomas at Maple Street Studios in London with imaging from On The Sly. Comments always welcome. Also available via iTunes.