Australian Broadcast Radio: A Centenary Celebration

November 4th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Anthony Frangi. Anythony Frangi is the general manager of ABC Radio Brisbane. From beginnings as a presenter through to managerial and directorial experience throuhgout his long career, Anthony knows every inch of the industry. Have a listen!

November 23rd 2023. Today's the day! 100 years of radio broadcast in Australia. 100 years since the very first radio station, 2SB (now ABC radio Sydney) open its doors and became the very first public broadcast station. 100 years of laughs, love and learning. We're here! But y'know, it's such a momentous day. I wasn't exactly sure what to do. So I just sat down. Reflected. I wanted to really take in what I'd learned on this journey. So I spoke to my partner Emily and in a nice little bow, we wrap up speaking to Stuart Creighton. That's right, my own vanity on display for the whole world. Stuart Creighton is a student at the University of Southern Queensland. He's attempted to catalogue and celebrate the 100 years of radio history in his own way. Have a listen!

November 22nd 2023. Today, Stu talks with Andrea Ho. Andrea Ho is the Discipline Lead of Radio and Podcasting at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. Andrea is a guide to those like Stuart who are beginning their time in the radio industry, and her work history is more than sufficent to do that. Have a listen!

November 21st 2023. Today, Stu talks with Jamie Dunn. Jamie Dunn is an australian icon and his work with the puppet Agro unforgettable. Jamie has been a part of radio and television for a long time, and his on air talent is rivaled by not only his generosity but ingenuity too. Have a listen!

November 20th 2023. Today, Stu talks to Sian Gard. Sian Gard is a Senior lecturer at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. With many of years of experience to draw from, Sian's teachings have become an invaluable font of wisdom for newcomers to radio. Have a listen!

November 19th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Jason Dasey. Jason Dasey works as a media professional all through the radio industry. presenting, editing, producing, management, reporting, researching, nothing is out of Jason's wheelhouse. Have a listen!

November 18th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Trevor Chappell. Trevor Chappel famously hosted Overnights nation wide on the ABC, but now hosts afternoons in Victoria. A colourful character with a wild history, Trevor is radio gold and has so much experience to draw from, in this industry and others. Have a listen!

November 17th 2023. Today, Stu talks with John Fegan. John Fegan worked in advertising departments for television and radio. As well as being a bit of a rockstar, John has years of expereience in what advertising is like for radio and how it's evolved. Have a listen!

November 16th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Ross Kavanagh. Ross Kavanagh is a sound technician and producer at the ABC. His work has affected listeners all over the country and his work stretches all over australia and beyond. Have a listen!

Novemebr 15th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Jeremy Millar. Jeremy Millar is the head of corporate strategy for the ABC. Trends are second nature to jeremy, and his job focuses on what actions the public broadcaster can and might take in the years to come. Have a listen!

November 14th 2023. Today, Stu talks with John Knox. John Knox stands as one of the longest serving and widely celebrated radio presenters in all of Australia. Serving the community dutifully for decades through his radio and even helping to create institutions like Air TV, John needs little introduction. Have a listen!

November 13th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Chrissy Arthur. Chrissy Arthur is the deputy regional editor for queensland at the ABC. Chrissy has seen the public broadcaster head to toe and been involved with news reporting there for nearly 30 years. Have a listen!

November 12th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Darren de Mello. Darren de Mello is a breakfast co host at West Coast Radio in Western Ausralia. With a clearly talented voice used in voice over and radio combined with his extensive work, Darren is a prime example of radio done right. Have a listen!

November 11th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Craig Zonca. Craig Zonca is the other half of the ABC radio breakfast team in Brisbane. His work at the ABC with shows like breakfasts and the country hour are some of the most widely regarded in his field. Have a listen!

November 10th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Loretta Ryan. Loretta Ryan is one half of the ABC radio breakfast team in Brisbane. Loretta's career as a presenter has been filled with higlights, working all over the industry and cementing a name for herself in South East Queensland. Have a listen!

November 9th 2023. Today, Stu talks with David Greenwood. David Greenwood is the general manager at the KIX Country Music Network David has shared a passion for community and radio for many decades and strives for inclusivty and quality in everything he's managed over the years. Have a listen!

November 8th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Grace Pashley. Grace Pashley works as a senior producer for Deadset Studios in Brisbane. With production work at places like 4ZZZ, the ABC and abroad, Grace has a keen eye and knows what to talk about and when. Have a listen!

November 7th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Wayne Roberts. Wayne Roberts is arguably one of the most popular radio personalities in the country, especially so in South East Queensland. Famous for his way of music, his characters, his excellent voice and straight forward attitude, Wayneypoo is all time radio classic. Have a listen!

November 6th 2023. Today, Stu talks to Brendan Sheedy. Brendan Sheedy has worked in many different outlets, and helped to pioneer the radio industry in australia. From creating the very first footy show to helping create algorythms used to this day, this "pilot of the airwaves" has seen it all. Have a listen!

November 5th 2023. Today, Stu talks with Andrew Kilpatrick. Andrew Kilpatrick runs the australian air check website titled The Radio Antenna The Radio Antenna is stocked with hundreds of hours worth of air checks over many decades and serves as a community time piece and love letter to radio. Have a listen!

November 3rd 2023. Today, Stu talks to Chris Broad. Chris Broad is a manager in Audio Technology and Operations at the SBS. His technological prowess and knowledge have helped him with with many large corporations and companies such as the ABC and RCS Worldwide. Have a listen!

November 2nd 2023. Today, Stu talks with David Wiltshire. David Wiltsire is the current manager of River 94.9 in the South East Queensland area. With decades of managerial experience all over Australia, he continues to foster positive, productive and successful workplaces. Have a listen!

November 1st 2023. Today, Stu talks to Spencer Howson. Spencer Howson is an influential and widely known presenter, currently with 4BC and popular with his time at the ABC. He's been in the industry for over 30 years and has helped influence many listeners and students such as Stuart. Have a listen!

Welcome! My name is Stuart Creighton and to celebrate 100 years of radio broadcast in Australia on November 23rd 2023, I thought I'd make a time piece that celebrates the radio industry as well as the people in it! In this teaser, I talk about my own history and the inspiration behind the podcast. I hope you all enjoy and look forward to this November!