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The guys start by talking about the potential return of Enzo Amore to WWE, with reports that he is going to NXT; they wonder why WWE won't put him back with Big Cass. They also talk about this weekend's Crown Jewel show still taking place in Saudi Arabia, amid possible security concerns. They break down the card and give predictions as well. AEW held their Blood and Guts show on Dynamite this week...

On this episode of This Week in Radio Tech, Rich Redmond, President and CEO of Broadcast Electronics, and Tim Hardy, Senior RF Engineer, join us to explore the silicon carbide MOSFET technology behind BE’s new AMX transmitter series. But the conversation goes well beyond the transistors.

How do you give a virtual radio DJ the personality, emotion, and local knowledge that make listeners feel connected? On episode 823 of This Week in Radio Tech, Jeff McIntyre—also known as RadioDJ Dude and founder of RoboDJ—joins us to explain how virtual voice tracking works. We explore how voices are shaped and adjusted to sound natural, with the expression and organic feel you’d expect from on-a...

This Week in Radio Tech hits the road for episode 822, recorded live at the Ohio Association of Broadcasters’ OAB Exchange in Newark, Ohio! The new location outside Columbus provided a welcoming setting, with plenty of laughter, good conversation, and broadcasters comparing notes between sessions. Engineers, station managers, and sales professionals all had opportunities to learn something useful...

The guys start by talking about WWE still wanting to run Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia and the fact that employees are starting to express concerns about going there based on recent situations happening. Should they relocate or honor the commitment? With AEW running WrestleDream this weekend, the guys spend time running through the card and break down the rules and concept of the Clockwork Carnage m...

On This Week in Radio Tech, we're exploring how cloud-based monitoring, intelligent alerting, and centralized site management are changing the way we maintain broadcast operations. Mike Hutchins, Director of Technical Services, and Josh Bohn, President and CEO of MaxxKonnect, join us to explain what's possible today and where this technology is headed. It's TWiRT episode 821, "What's the State of...

The guys start out talking about the AEW tribute show to PAC and how emotional it was not only for the fans but for everyone involved in the show. Also, thoughts on Worlds Collide airing opposite the PAC tribute show and what the viewership for that show ended up being. Monday Night Raw saw a show-long angle between The Bloodline and the 946 that ended with Jaida Parker being revealed as part of 9...

What can a recording engineer teach a radio engineer—and what can radio teach someone behind the recording console? On episode 820 of This Week in Radio Tech, Bruce Roberts joins Kirk Harnack to explore how working in both worlds sharpens his ears, strengthens his technical skills, and helps him make better audio. Bruce owns and engineers ARP Studio in Charleston, South Carolina, and is the co-fou...

Bill Eaton has long been the sort of broadcast engineer who puts new technology to work early—going all the way back to one of the first DOCSIS cable modems bringing Internet service into the home. Today, as Chief Engineer at Oyster Radio, Bill is especially excited about practical uses for AI in broadcast engineering. He uses ChatGPT to take copious notes during transmitter-site visits, documenti...

For more than 40 years, C-band satellite distribution has been a workhorse for radio and television broadcasters — but another big chunk of that spectrum is going away - leaving almost nothing for program distributors to use. On TWiRT Episode 818, Mark Johnson, President of LinkUp Communications, and Marcos O’Rourke, Engineering Manager at LinkUp, join Kirk Harnack to explain what FCC 26-46 means...

This Week in Radio Tech comes to you from IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, where the broadcast world is gathering to show us what comes next. In Episode 817, we get early access to some of the industry’s technical innovators and discover how they’re responding to a broadcasting landscape that seems to change almost by the day. Adam Robinson of MaxxKonnect joins us alongside Hans van Zutphen of Thimeo Audio...

This week, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the guys open the show by reminiscing for a few minutes about where they were and how things have changed since that event. They also talk about Andy Williams, also known as "The Butcher," who tragically passed away last weekend. AEW paid an emotional tribute to Rebel on this week's Dynamite, raising awareness for ALS, which she is battling. The guys pra...

The guys start out talking about The New Level's debut at AEW All In this weekend and how much WWE offered to pay them on a new contract. They also discuss Bayley's situation, as it looks like she's staying in WWE. NXT Heatwave did poor ratings going up against All In, and the guys question why WWE would run against that show. Finally, the guys give an in-depth review of All In, including one of t...

The FCC has adopted new cybersecurity requirements for Emergency Alert System equipment—but turning the language of a Report and Order into practical procedures at a real broadcast facility isn’t always straightforward. What equipment is covered? What constitutes adequate protection? And how can broadcasters comply without making their systems needlessly difficult to operate and maintain? This wee...

ow can a modern FM transmitter produce 10,000 watts of RF power from such a surprisingly compact package? On episode 815 of This Week in Radio Tech, GatesAir’s Paul Barzizza joins Kirk Harnack for a close look inside the company’s new GX Series of FM transmitters. Paul draws on his extensive radio and television engineering background to explain the GX amplifier layout and the powerful LDMOS field...

Ilja Dragunov is done with WWE, and the guys talk about why it didn't work out and where he might end up. Do pure wrestlers still appeal to a mainstream audience? They discuss ROH Death Before Dishonor and talk about what ROH should be within the AEW landscape. A report came out this week stating that AEW took a massive financial hit on their video game Fight Forever. Will we see another AEW video...

Broadcast engineering is a family affair for Amanda Hopp and her father, Cris Alexander. Amanda is Chief Engineer for Crawford Broadcasting’s Denver stations, while Cris serves as Director of Engineering for the entire company. On this episode of TWiRT, they share Amanda’s path into engineering—and what her experience might teach others considering a career in the field. We also explore cybersecur...

The guys give their take on the Avery Styles situation after an indie wrestler expressed frustration that Styles didn't help tear down the ring after a GCW show. Was the wrestler justified, or does Styles' name sell enough tickets to excuse him from post-show ring work? They also discuss CM Punk being added to NXT house shows and how his early career parallels what talent is doing on these smaller...

Today’s broadcast facilities depend on far more than transmitters, RF systems and studio audio. Engineers are now responsible for Ethernet networks, Windows and Linux computers, cybersecurity, virtualization, streaming, metadata, AoIP, remote access, cloud services—and countless devices that are essentially computers wearing broadcast-equipment clothing. In this episode Kirk Harnack explores how t...

This Week in Radio Tech – Episode 812 takes us to Round Rock, Texas, for the 2026 Texas Association of Broadcasters convention! With two full days of engineering sessions, new technology, and plenty of conversations on the expo floor, TAB once again brought together some of our favorite broadcast engineers and industry friends. We caught up with Michael Patton, Dustin Tatro, David Smedley, Chase D...

On this episode, Brett Gibson joins Kirk Harnack and co-host Chris Tarr, for a practical conversation about what it takes to build and maintain a reliable broadcast operation today. Brett shares how Voice of the Master’s technical plant has evolved over the years, what systems and standards have made the biggest difference, and how deeply IT has become integrated into modern radio engineering.

This Week in Radio Tech, Episode 807, features William Harrison, Chief Engineer for WETA-FM in Washington, D.C. William got his start in public radio in the 1990s at WAMU-FM, where computer work quickly expanded into audio and electronics. Since then, he’s worked with PBS, NPR, The Metropolitan Washington Ear, and a number of FM and TV broadcasters. He also chairs SBE Chapter 37 in D.C., serves on...

They begin by reacting to Triple H's comments this week about fans taking the product too seriously, leading to a discussion on the current state of wrestling and its target audience. They also review all the upcoming PLEs and PPVs happening this weekend, including Night of Champions, Forbidden Door, NXT Great American Bash, and TNA Slammiversary. Additionally, they provide predictions for some of...

This Week in Radio Tech is on location for episode 806 at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa in Opelika, Alabama, where the Alabama Broadcasters Association is celebrating its 80th anniversary with one of several regional receptions around the state.

The guys open the show by discussing the New York Knicks winning the NBA title and the atmosphere in the city over the past week. They also explore the role Danhausen played for the team and how WWE is capitalizing on his newfound crossover fame. With TNA undergoing a major restructuring and several big names departing, the guys discuss whether this signals a potential sale or merger—and if the co...