ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 1. To Educate and Inform  
Narrated by Ben Langdon
Dedicated to Rob Freethy

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 1. To Educate and Inform Narrated by Ben Langdon Dedicated to Rob Freethy Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series. For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant. Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews. This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 1. To Educate an…

Episode 1: To Educate and Inform

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 2: Turn the Tape Over 
Narrated by Phil Ruck
Dedicated to Jim Baxter

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.


Artwork by @getting_petty

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 2: Turn the Tape Over Narrated by Phil Ruck Dedicated to Jim Baxter Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series. For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant. Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews. This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Artwork by @getting_petty This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 2: Turn the Tape…

Episode 2: Turn the Tape Over

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 3. Selby Folk Club 1986
Narrated by Tina Nabb
Dedicated to Jocelyn Aytan

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.


More about Selby Community House
https://www.selbyhouse.org.au/selby-podcast/

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 3. Selby Folk Club 1986 Narrated by Tina Nabb Dedicated to Jocelyn Aytan Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series. For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant. Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews. This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation. More about Selby Community House https://www.selbyhouse.org.au/selby-podcast/

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 3. Selby Folk Cl…

Episode 3: Selby Folk Club 1986

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 4. Let Me Show You Where It’sAt
Narrated by Amanda Freeman
Dedicated to Greg and Judith Heenan

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 4. Let Me Show You Where It’sAt Narrated by Amanda Freeman Dedicated to Greg and Judith Heenan Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series. For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant. Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews. This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 4. Let Me Show Y…

Episode 4: Let Me Show You Where It's At

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 5. Early Warning System
Narrated by Tanya Steele 
Dedicated to Jennifer Lindroth, Graham Lindroth and Genevieve Erin

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

More about the Ferny Creek Bushfire Alert System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIKUzpJ7QVc

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 5. Early Warning System Narrated by Tanya Steele Dedicated to Jennifer Lindroth, Graham Lindroth and Genevieve Erin Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series. For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant. Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews. This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation. More about the Ferny Creek Bushfire Alert System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIKUzpJ7QVc

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 5. Early Warning…

Episode 5. Early Warning System

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 6: Broadcasting Diverse Voices
Narrated by Con Kalamaras 
Dedicated to Shiromal Boyagama, Angelo Mazzone and Zeljko aka Jack Jakupec

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 6: Broadcasting Diverse Voices Narrated by Con Kalamaras Dedicated to Shiromal Boyagama, Angelo Mazzone and Zeljko aka Jack Jakupec Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series. For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant. Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews. This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 6: Broadcasting …

Episode 6: Diverse Voices

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 7. Live Music
Narrated by Ron King
Dedicated to Alex Legg

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 7. Live Music Narrated by Ron King Dedicated to Alex Legg Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series. For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant. Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews. This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 7. Live Music
Na…

Episode 7: Live Music

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 8. Purple Haze
Narrated by Phil Ruck
Dedicated to Glenn Ford

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 8. Purple Haze Narrated by Phil Ruck Dedicated to Glenn Ford Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series. For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant. Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews. This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 8. Purple Haze
N…

Episode 8: Purple Haze

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 9. How do I get involved? Part 1
Narrated by Tina Nabb
Dedicated to Peter Laffy

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 9. How do I get involved? Part 1 Narrated by Tina Nabb Dedicated to Peter Laffy Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series. For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant. Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews. This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 9. How do I get …

Episode 9: How Do I Get Involved? Part 1

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 10. How do I get involved? Part 2
Narrated By Ben Langdon
Dedicated To John Beauchamp (JB) 

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR EPISODE 10. How do I get involved? Part 2 Narrated By Ben Langdon Dedicated To John Beauchamp (JB) Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series. For more episodes and to learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant. Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews. This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR
EPISODE 10. How do I get…

Episode 10: How Do I Get Involved? Part 2

Welcome to 3MDR’s 40th birthday podcast series.

To learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com

This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR.
Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.

Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller.
Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen.
Artwork by Eddie Andrews.

This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Release date:27 November 2025

Welcome to 3MDR&rsquo;s 40th birthday podcast series.
To learn more about Mountain District Radio head to 3mdr.com
This podcast was produced by Community Radio 3MDR. Interviews conducted by Nat Grant, Phil Ruck, Graeme Beal, John Weeks, and Dale Blair, with editing by Will Arrowsmith, James Reid, John Weeks, Cosmo Abrosia, Teagan Hocking, Cameron Stephen, and Nat Grant.
Archival music recorded and mixed by David Miller. Archival audio digitised by Cameron Stephen. Artwork by Eddie Andrews.
This project was made possible with support from Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
Release date:27 November 2025

ON AIR: 40 Years of 3MDR

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