Wendy Harmer — A Rational Conversation

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🎟️ BUY TICKETS TO OUR 1,000,000th DOWNLOAD LIVE SHOW: https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/tickets/malthouse-outdoor-stage/a-rational-fear/🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/In this conversation, Dan and Lewis interview Wendy Harmer, a comedy legend and former radio host. They discuss the evolution of comedy and radio, the impact of commercial radio, memorable interactions with radio management, and unconventional radio stunts. Wendy shares stories from her time on The Morning Crew and reflects on the cultural significance of the show. They also discuss the changing media landscape and the success of radio hosts like Kyle and Jackie O. Overall, the conversation highlights the unique and influential role of radio in the comedy industry.TakeawaysRadio has played a significant role in the evolution of comedy, providing a platform for comedians to showcase their talent and reach a wide audience.Commercial radio has undergone significant changes over the years, with comedians becoming a staple on radio shows and management often lacking experience in the medium.Unconventional radio stunts and promotions have been a hallmark of the industry, with hosts often pushing boundaries to engage listeners and boost ratings.Wendy Harmer's time on The Morning Crew was culturally significant, as she brought a female perspective to radio and helped redefine the role of women in the industry.The media landscape has changed dramatically, with the rise of social media and digital platforms providing new avenues for content creation and consumption.A Rational Fear is turning 1,000,000 in downloads. Buy a ticket to our 1,000,000th download live show here:https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/tickets/malthouse-outdoor-stage/a-rational-fear/Chapters00:00Introduction and One Millionth Download Show02:25Introducing Wendy Harmer03:05The Evolution of Comedy and Radio05:01Capturing the Comedy Community08:07Finding Your Tribe in Comedy09:08The Impact of Commercial Radio10:10Memorable Interactions in Radio12:39Unconventional Radio Stunts17:30The Influence of Radio Management19:16The Dash for Cash and Other Stunts21:53The Origin of 'Two Strangers and a Wedding'23:45The Cultural Significance of The Morning Crew30:32The Impact of Wendy Harmer's Radio Career33:36The Changing Landscape of Media36:06The Success of Kyle and Jackie O🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFearHere's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon.🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show.🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows.🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos.👨🏼‍⚖️ Make show suggestions.💬 Get a link to the A Rational Fear discord.If you enjoyed this please drop us a review on Apple podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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