Radio connection live

If you've listened to country music on the radio even casually, whether you've known it or not, you've probably heard the legendary voice of our guest on this special episode of RCL. John Willyard is a veteran voiceover artist who has been heard on stations in almost every major market, on the CMA Awards, on WWE broadcasts, and on CNN, just to name a few. John joins Jamie, Preston, Chris and Tim t...

To begin a new month of Radio Connection Live, we discuss what radio stations we think may do now but Rush has gone to pasture. We also talk about how talk radio up today is an outcry from what talk radio was like back in 1988 when Dr. Limbaugh came on the scene! We also to discuss how music radio has changed ever cents. Please note, John Williard will be joining us tomorrow march 2, for a very sp...

This week, we went all over the board. We bring you the latest radio news, talk about how Tim ran Rush Limbaugh back in the 80s, what running sports radio was like during a power outage, and severe weather, and we remind you why radio is more important than ever when it comes to hurricanes, and serious weather events. Next week, we are going to have John Willyard for interview. For those that do n...

Today the American radio landscape was shaken with the sudden announcement that Rush Limbaugh, who singlehandedly pioneered the syndicated conservative talk format, passed away at the age of 70 due to complications of lung cancer. On this special tribute episode, Jamie and Preston are joined by 3 friends of the show--AJ, Chris and Danny--to reflect on Rush's legacy, their personal memories of list...

Happy Presidents’ Day everyone! We had another jampacked show this week, with lots of radio news, plus topics of the week, including radio’s copycats, and people’s misconceptions about the radio, we break both layers down for you and give you our thoughts. Remember if you have any thoughts and want to contribute please do so on email, or social media. Hope you enjoy and will see you next week! :-)

On this very special edition of Radio Connection Live we interview Sean Ross from Ross on radio he’s also a contributor of radio insight in Addison research. We discuss all things radio from the past, present, and future. This was a lot of fun and we look forward to do it again soon! If you have any suggestions for future guest, please let us know either by social media or email! Hope you enjoy th...

First off, congratulations to the Tampa Bay buccaneers on winning Super Bowl 55! This week, we give you the latest radio news and happenings, discuss what went down with Morgan Wallen and white radio isn’t playing his music for the time being, also discuss what makes radio unique and departs around it, (the unsung heroes), and finally we talked about how radio covered the big game is past weekend....

We had a jampacked episode today on radio connection life! First, we dive in the latest radio news, we talked about Radio traditions that have gone by the wayside, we discussed the benefits of streaming and why some companies should really get on the bandwagon, and also, we talk about all the wonderful lower power at them stations that are on the radio landscape. If you haven’t checked one out, we...

On this week's episode of RCL, we welcome in a new member to the radio connection family, Adam! We also discuss how radio stations want you to download their app, or follow them on social media. We also answer the question: How many radio apps do you need on your mobile device? Finally, we say RIP to the great Larry King, and we also talk about how Iheart Media is really creating the future of rad...

On this special episode of radio connection live, we got a chance to interview the legendary R dub, host of the nationally syndicated week night and Sunday night slow jams. He talks about the show, how he got into radio in the first place, as well as giving advice to somebody who has an interest and wants to get into the field someday. This was a very fun and informative episode, we hope you enjoy...

What do you get when you mix a blind guy, a sports fanatic, and a radio freak, all in one human package? No, not one of our co-hosts, but the man himself... Trent Ferguson. He joins us from his home studio, where he directs news and commentates sporting events for WNZF, to chat about his radio journey, the challenges he has overcome, and how Jamie inspired him. As always, we unpack the latest news...

What's up with Chris? Why wasn't he on several podcasts, and where did he go when he suddenly left in the middle of a show? Listen as Chris gives an update and makes a special announcement.

There is no doubt that the times are changing and, as they do, the way we enjoy radio is changing. This theme has been repeated again and again in discussions inside and outside the industry, including many previous episodes of this podcast. And yet, there are still some who are restistant to the very idea of a radio station streaming its content. In fact, you might be familiar with one of them. S...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Radio Connection Live podcast! Our friend Tim O'Connor joins us to begin the new year and we talk about some things that ended in 2020 and other things that are beginning in 2021. We replay an eloquent signoff monologue reflecting on the meaning of radio, and we share our reactions. Also, what is "appointment listening" and is it still relevant in the age of podcasting?

Chances are if you’ve been a radio freak long enough, you’re probably making some mistakes that we’re going to talk about in this mini cast. Well on this mini cast Jamie will share with you some of his personal radio freak mistakes, and how to avoid them.

2020 was a lot of things, but it certainly was not uneventful. Like everything else in this crazy world, broadcasting was riddled with seemingly endless twists and turns throughout the year. So, as we say "goodbye" and "good riddance" to the year that was 2020, the RCL crew, along with contributor Tim O'Connor, takes a broad view of the year and discusses what to make of it all. From all of us at...

Welcome to this special double-episode week! Finally back from his extended journey through the world of medical emergencies, which we hope will be over for a long time, Chris rejoins the show to reminisce about his beginnings as a budding radio freak. As expected, his story leads us to continue the conversation started on Monday and get even nerdier, if that's possible. We also share the best rad...

Maybe you’ve been paying for satellite radio for years, and the bill is getting out of control. Or maybe you’re like a lot of people and you’re trying to find ways to save money, well try free radio. In this special mini episode, Jamie’s going to tell you the best ways to save some money, and why you can really save money on your radio listening each month.

Contrary to popular belief, the RCL crew aren't broadcasting experts. We're not industry insiders or professionals. We didn't go to school for this... well, maybe Ashley did, but she's just one. We're not even paid to do this. So what qualifies us to talk about radio on a podcast? Well, nothing really, except that we're a bunch of radio freaks. Radio freaks are a rare breed—often misunderstood, so...

Whether you like NFL, college football and basketball, or NASCAR, chances are there’s a way to get it on an app of your choosing. In this mini sewed, Jamie explains exactly how to find what you’re looking for.

Preston is celebrating his birthday and Chris is recovering from a stent in the hospital, but the team still gets together to chat about radio and, on this particular episode, take a random trip down memory lane. Radio Disney finally closes its doors, making the inevitable official and prompting the team to reminisce about their childhoods as budding radio freaks. I heart continues massive layoffs...

Chris was away dealing with a family emergency, so Tim joined Jamie, Preston and Ashley to swap stories and share perspectives. They discuss the pros and cons of voice tracking, the so-called "clean" versions of songs that so often become the only versions we know, and Tim goes off on various tirades that lead their discussion to all kinds of unexpected places. Note: As a special treat, we have po...

Happy Thanksgiving! As we reflect on how thankful we are for the gift of radio, we present to you a special episode to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the assassination of President John F Kennedy, which took place on November 22, 1963. Like stations across the country at that time, KLIF in Dallas, otherwise a top 40 station, was forced to abandon its entire format to cover the news of this ho...

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we recognize what we’re thankful for as radio fans. Stations of all kinds have switched to Christmas music and we share our thoughts on holiday radio. But first, we hear from a listener about a breaking story.

Once again, our "News Nuggets" emphasize the stark contrast between big corporate radio and the "little guys." We recap the CMA Awards, which were covered on many stations, but were glaringly absent from others. Jamie introduces us to his return to Sirius XM. If you're listening late at night, in the overnight hours, you may have noticed that something is missing: the overnight DJ. On many station...