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Radio and audio media history, commentary, analysis. Researched, written, hosted and produced by Paul Cross.
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Mar 8, 2019
Mar 8, 2019
11 min
On International Women's Day: One of the unsung great Women pioneers in Radio. From March 8, 2019. The first "Director of Talks" at BBC Radio was a woman. She was recruited by BBC in 1926. One of the programs she created in 1929 still airs today; 90 years later! So why don't Radio professionals, students and academics know about Hilda Matheson?
Makes use of bits of the "Week in Westminster" from BBC (2019). Refers to "Radio Girls" by Sarah-Jane Stratford (New American Library, 2016), "Broadcasting" by Hilda Matheson (Home University Library, Thornton Butterworth, 1933) and my review https://paulcrossradio1.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/how-a-novel-about-radio-becomes-a-valuable-resource-for-teaching-and-learning-about-radio/ (2017)
Mar 6, 2019
Mar 6, 2019
8 min
"On reflections from PodCamp". From March 1, 2019. Podcast makers and listeners gathered at Podcamp Toronto were treated to two days of presentations and discussions, and left with inspiration, ideas, guidance, and new friendships. What a great event. My follow-up here is about some of the take-aways, trends, and tips from Podcamp. And I'm certainly not leaving out representation of two of my recent former students in the post-grad Radio and Media Production program at Humber College in Toronto, who were recognized at the second annual Canadian Podcasting Awards celebration during the weekend. Have a listen!
Feb 26, 2019
Feb 26, 2019
8 min
On the "Pop-up" podcast. From February 26, 2019. For discussion. Can a pop-up podcast of a limited number of episodes -- a one-off, or a very short series -- be compatible with your brand while showing some diversity in your content? It won't be suitable for everyone, but I think there are some good possibilities. There was some reaction pro and con, when I raised the prospect in my presentation at Podcamp Toronto February 24th. Here are some more thoughts about it, including the way I presented the prospect at Podcamp. Pop up: A short run related to your main show; at the end of the run, you just don't make that particular product anymore...but your main brand carries on.
Feb 21, 2019
Feb 21, 2019
8 min
On podcasting, on Podcamp weekend. From February 21, 2019. Podcamp Toronto runs this weekend. I will be presenting a session called "Not the same old Story: One-offs, Serials, and Seasons". It's all about strategy for telling your story, and how to lay it out across time. This week's episode hints at some of the areas I will cover in-depth in the presentation. Is the story one episode of your show alone? Does it need to play out in a serialized fashion? What about a pop-up serial of a limited number of episodes? Do you have enough material and access to more, to go more than one season? And how can you keep so much audio and other material organized? Let's talk about it!
Feb 13, 2019
Feb 13, 2019
10 min
On World Radio Day. From February 13, 2019. February 13th is designated "World Radio Day" by UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It's great to see messages from Radio workers, celebrating their Radio experiences and some from listeners, too. But the idea behind the day is even bigger. This year's theme is Radio's role in fostering Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace. Here's my look at World Radio Day -- with some input from my Radio friend Jonathan Teye in Ghana. Also makes use of audio made available by UNESCO; you can find a bank of audio from them on soundcloud under World Radio Day.
Feb 1, 2019
Feb 1, 2019
8 min
"On reporting extreme weather". From January 31, 2019. Includes Six Simple Rules for weather forecast reporting on Radio. Maybe you wonder where Radio stations get their weather information from; or what a forecast is supposed to mean. Fair use application of bits of broadcast audio from 680News, Global NewsRadio AM 640, NewsTalk 1010 and AM 740, all in Toronto. Reference to Environment Canada.
Jan 29, 2019
Jan 29, 2019
6 min
On Making a Podcast on a Snow Day. From January 29, 2019. What if the electricity goes out? Radio and the land-line phone are still good to go; let's make a podcast on battery power! Along the way, I get some advice from my son, about managing a frustrating situation with a snowblower. I know I'm not alone on that one! Just for fun today. #snowday
Jan 18, 2019
Jan 18, 2019
7 min
On 100 years of Radio. How licensed Radio broadcasting originates in Canada in 1919. References to U-S Library of Congress, XWA Montreal, KDKA Pittsburg 1920, BBC 1922. From January 17, 2019.
Jan 3, 2019
Jan 3, 2019
9 min
On the Canadian Christmas eve broadcast that gave Radio to the World. From December, 2018. Fair use application of bits of broadcast audio from BBC, CBC, CNR Radio, NPR, HistoricaCanada.
Jan 3, 2019
Jan 3, 2019
9 min
On Radio's lessons from the Ice Storm. From December, 2018 produced for the fifth anniversary of the great ice storm of 2013. Fair use application of bits of broadcast audio from CP24 tv, CBC tv, Global tv, Newstalk 1010 CFRB Toronto.