My first podcast was done for a class for my degree. It was called The Radio Nerd Podcast. In this podcast, I discuss topics related to the broadcast radio medium, past, present, and future, such as:
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Season 1 from fall 2022 is out there with 10 episodes. At this point I can only do one podcast so the Radio Nerd stuff is being merged into the Third Eye Heavy Podcast.
Episode 10 Radio Programs
(2022.12.07) Welcome to episode 10 of The Radio Nerd Podcast! On this episode, I'll discuss radio programs and talk about some of my favorites from my many years of radio listening.
Episode 09 Omaha Radio History
(2022.11.22) Omaha Radio History
Episode 08 Why Public Radio is So Cool!
(2022.11.15) Hi folks! On this episode of The Radio Nerd Podcast, I'll discuss public radio and why I think it's so cool!
Episode 07 The Science of Broadcast Radio
(2022.11.08) Hi folks! On this episode of The Radio Nerd Podcast, I give a high level overview of the science behind how broadcast radio works!
Episode 06 Radio and Country Music Stars
(2022.10.24) Hi folks! On this episode of The Radio Nerd Podcast, I'll discuss the relationship between radio and some of country music's biggest stars!
Episode 05 Careers In Radio Broadcasting
(2022.10.18) Welcome to The Radio Nerd Podcast! On this episode, I get academic again and discuss careers in the radio broadcasting industry.
Episode 04 Radio Dramas from the 1970s and 1980s, Part 02
(2022.10.11) On this episode of The Radio Nerd Podcast, I'll continue looking at some of the best radio dramas of the 1970s and 1980s!
Episode 03 Radio Dramas from the 1970s and 1980s, Part 01
(2022.10.04) Welcome to The Radio Nerd Podcast! On this episode, I'll discuss some of the coolest radio dramas of the 1970s and 1980s.
Episode 02 Radio Station Formats
(2022.09.27) Welcome to The Radio Nerd Podcast! On this episode I'll give you a gentle introduction to radio station formats.
Episode 01 What is a Radio Nerd?
(2022.09.27) Welcome to the first episode of The Radio Nerd Podcast! On this episode, I'll talk about what being a radio nerd is like for me and what kinds of topics I'll be covering in future episodes.
Radio Holidays
Us radio nerds like to celebrate our radio holidays! Here's a list... if I'm missing one please send it to me and I'll add it!
- January 20 National Disk Jockey Day
- February 13 UNESCO World Radio Day
- May 03 National Public Radio Day
- August 20 National Radio Day
- October 06 World College Radio Day (Pew Research article)
- October 25 Public Radio Music Day
- November 02 National Broadcast Traffic Professionals Day
- November 21 World Television Day
Heroes of Radio
I listened to alot of radio programs over the years. My first heroes were the DJs at my local rock station Z-92... Chuck Yates, Rick Setchell, and those guys. Then I began listening to national radio programs of the day and the following years... first Bob Coburn on Rockline, next Charlie Kendall and Metalshop... and later on, Redbeard and In The Studio, and Dan Neer and the Up Close series. These jocks and others are whom I consider to be the best of the best over the years, because of their sound and style. None of these guys tried to be over the top and attract attention that way, because they didn't need to. They just had a pleasurable straightforward style of delivery and were great interviewers, bringing out the best in the artists they were chatting with. That's all that great radio needs to be, in my humble opinion.