RadioTalks Podcast from Learning Waves
RadioTalks Podcast from Learning Waves
This podcast is brought to you by Learning Waves. Learning Waves was set up in 2004 to provide training for those working in the Independent Commercial Radio sector in Ireland and is an industry led initiative. The Network is funded by Skillnet Ireland (a government initiative) together with all of the Independent Commercial Radio Stations in the country. Currently there are 34 Independent Comme…Social links:
RadioTalks - Episode 34 - New Voices, Big Wins & Industry Moves in Irish Radio
In this episode of RadioTalks, we take a moment to reflect on a busy and exciting year across the radio industry. We hear from Learning Waves journalism graduate Jamie Ryan about his first months on placement at East Coast FM and what it’s really like getting started in radio. Award-winning broadca…
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RadioTalks - Episode 33 - Christmas Charity Initiatives
Christmas can be a difficult time of year for many and its always great to see radio stations in Ireland airing charity initiatives . On this podcast we chat to Edwina Grace from KCLR 96FM about their Toy Drive for 2025 and Callum Farmer who is the breakfast show producer for Spin 1038 about their …
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RadoTalks Episode 32 - Yuliia Riabova - IMRO Newcomer of the year 2025
The annual IMRO Radio Awards ceremony took place in Kilkenny in early October, celebrating excellence across Irish radio. This year, the “Newcomer of the Year” award was presented to Ukrainian journalist Yuliia Riabova, originally from Odesa. Yuliia arrived in Ireland in 2023 and has since become…
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RadioTalks Episode 31 - Ai in Programming and Sales across the Independent Radio Sector in Ireland
In episode 31 of RadioTalks we talk to Martin Howard, Programme Controller, Shannonside/Northern Sound and Melanie O’Sullivan, Marketing and Events Manager, Radio Kerry to discuss the recent Ai for Radio course delivered by Joanne Sweeney and how it has impacted Martin’s, Melanie’s role since comp…
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RadioTalks - Episode 30 - Inside WLR FM: Michael Byrne Reflects on Leadership, Radio & Resilience
In this episode of RadioTalks, we chat with Michael Byrne as he reflects on his time as CEO of WLR FM since joining 2001. From Michaels early days in commercial radio production, driven by a desire to be on air, to taking on various roles and eventually stepping into senior management. Michael exud…
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RadioTalks Podcast 29 - Jackie Neill: Radio Leadership, Freelancing Wisdom & IMRO Radio Awards 2025 Insights
In this episode of RadioTalks, we hear from Jackie Neill - trainer, consultant, and producer with over 30 years’ experience in radio, editorial leadership, and production. Jackie shares insights from her media career, freelancing journey, running a business, and the importance of representation in …
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RadioDays Ireland 2025 - Radio Into the Future - James Cridland
Looking Ahead – Radio into the Future with James Cridland, editor of Podnews, a daily podcast newsletter, and a radio futurologist — a writer, consultant, advisor and speaker.
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RadioDays Ireland 2025 - Steven Reiner - Radio’s Role in Providing Trusted News for Consumers.
Steven Reiner joined the Stony Brook faculty at the beginning of the 2008-09 academic year after working for more than a decade as a producer for the CBS News magazine program “60 Minutes. Radio’s Role in Providing Trusted News for Consumers. with Professor Steven Reiner, Stony Brook University,…
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RadioDays Ireland 2025 - Harnessing the Power of Diversity and Sustainability for Content and Commercial Growth
Harnessing the Power of Diversity and Sustainability for Content and Commercial Growth GEDI with Laura Costello, THINKHOUSE, Aisling Heraughty, Ocean FM, Andrew Campbell-Edie, Irish Centre for Diversity Moderated by Robbie Fogarty from Sunshine 106.8
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RadioDays Ireland 2025 - Sustaining Radio’s Future
Sustaining Radio’s Future with Aoife MacEvilly, Broadcasting and Video on Demand Commissioner, Coimisiún na Meán, Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio, RTE, Chris Doyle, CEO, Bauer Media Audio Ireland, Sean Barry, Managing Director, Wireless Ireland, Ronan McManamy, CEO, Clare FM/Tipp FM. Moderato…
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