The Sound Off Podcast

You have heard all about the connected car and threats of its arrival. It's here and you've probably heard a lot of truth and rumours about it. There's a 12 part podcast produced by Jacob's Media, who are actively tracking the progress of the connected car. It's a must listen series for those in radio. If you don't understand the connected car - radio is going get complicated. Seth Resler writes o...

The Fort McMurray Fire from May 3, 2016 changed lives. For Andrew Wilcox of Cruz 100.5FM, he is still rebuilding his staff at the station he runs. He also hasn't been home yet. Yukon Jack at 100.3 the Bear took in a family from Fort McMurray that had recently emigrated from Nigeria. Their friendship will last a lifetime. Please Take this Survey So We Can Get Better: http://survey.podtrac.com/start...

Shawn Smith is the owner of Momentum Media and the new publisher of Broadcast Dialogue. He tells us what's in store for the future, and he shares his thoughts on the state of radio. Also, the Tragically Hip, Broadway Bill Lee from WCBS-FM showcasing the best thing he does, the aburdity of #NationalRadioDay, and Lauren Ignited's Chef's Coast to Coast Podcast. To advertise and show ideas: soundoff@m...

If you are in Canadian Radio, you know http://www.milkmanunlimited.com - the hub for Canadian Radio Job news and information. Now meet the man responsible for it, his career on the air in Ottawa, and his latest project http://www.blastthertadio.com. Also "Yup! There's a Podcast for that!" with John Largent from http://www.tailgateradio.com/ - If you want to be apart of the show, please e-mail me s...

One for the sales people this week. Ideas about monetizing a podcast with Sean Carr from Art 19, The Trouble with media as it pertains to the election, and a new feature on the podcast called "Yup! There's a podcast for that!" By the way - if you are reading this and have a podcast, send me an e-mail soundoff@mattcundill.com and we will include you in that feature on the podcast. In the coming wee...

It's always been tough to get the right guests on the radio. The rules are different in podcasting; especially business related podcasts. Jessica Rhodes has created a business that matches podcasts and guests and she shares her secrets to preparing and executing a great interview... from both sides of the mic. Also my stint as a guest with Humble and Fred last April. Please take a moment to fill o...

An over dose of Remedial Media as Perry Michael Simon from AllAccess.com joins us to discuss the "Moment of Silence" at the Conclave Radio conference and the lack of innovation in radio broadcasting. We also reach back to January with an interview Hal Anderson did with Steve Faguy of Fagstein.com about ongoing layoffs in Canadian media. Please take a moment to fill out our survey. http://survey.po...

Matt Cundill busts out another edition of Remedial Media and describes what he saw at the Podcast Movement in Chicago. Shika Rebecca runs a show prep service called Pepper Prep. It's not expensive and affordable for both radio air talent and podcasters. We also pay tribute to radio engineer H.A. David Morrison who died last month. You might not have known him but through the power of audio, you wi...

Todd Hancock is a Vancouver based radio personality turned Podcaster. He has successfully parlayed his radio knowledge into a successful online brand, including the highly downloaded and revenue generating ToddCast Podcast. Todd shares some of the secrets of his success. As well, #ThingsToBlameonCundill - the Cancelation of the TV Show Border Security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

When Kate McCallum was let go from her radio job in 2015, she penned a blog called "Goodbye to Radio". When she released it in 2016, she received a lot of attention from others in the business who face the difficult struggles of an excessive workload in multiple departments. She and her partner Adam have now started Full Time Canada. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Jeff Woods, is a 30 year rock radio veteran who has just released his first book, Radio Records and Rock Stars. He was a guest on the Sound Off Podcast with Matt Cundill and discusses everything radio, records and media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew Wilcox is the afternoon drive announcer at Cruz 1005. in Fort McMurray, Alberta. On May 1, 2016 he and the rest of the town were forced to evacuate when wildfires swept through the town. I spoke with him in the days after he left his home and the station behind. Also Maritime weather forecaster was completely unaware of the situation in Fort McMurray, and rubbed viewers the wrong way. See P...