Episodes

WABE President Tessa Potter on the importance of industry connection
Jan. 27, 2023

WABE President Tessa Potter on the importance of industry connection

Tessa Potter, President of WABE (Western Association of Broadcast Engineers) - the first woman to lead the volunteer organization - joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the state of broadcast engineering, the challenges of training the next generation, the impo…
CMPA's Andrew Addison on the in-person return of Prime Time
Jan. 18, 2023

CMPA's Andrew Addison on the in-person return of Prime Time

Andrew Addison, Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) Vice-President of Communications, Marketing & Membership, joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about Prime Time's expansion, the appetite to return to in-person events, and this year's speaker's lineup inclu…
Zane Schwartz, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of the Investigative Journalism Foundation
Jan. 12, 2023

Zane Schwartz, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of the Investigative Journalism Foundation

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Investigative Journalism Foundation CEO & Editor-in-Chief Zane Schwartz to talk about the not-for-profit's mission to help Canadian journalists uncover government waste and corruption and facilitate more investigative journalism.
Southern Cross Austereo Chief Sales Officer Brian Gallagher talks 'Boomtown' and Australian radio's growth
Dec. 16, 2022

Southern Cross Austereo Chief Sales Officer Brian Gallagher talks 'Boomtown' and Australian radio's growth

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Brian Gallagher, the Chair of regional media marketing initiative, Boomtown, and Chief Sales Officer for Southern Cross Austereo, to talk about how educating media buyers has paid off and why he's bullish on the outlook for commercial …
CKIQ-FM Iqaluit owner Glenn Craig on embracing CanCon
Dec. 6, 2022

CKIQ-FM Iqaluit owner Glenn Craig on embracing CanCon

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Glenn Craig, President of Northern Lights Entertainment, joins us to talk about embracing CanCon, his enduring passion for radio, and how a kid from Mira Bridge, Cape Breton ended up the licensee of two radio stations in the far north.
D'Arcy Smith & Katelyn Reid talk vocal health and the Vocal Combat Technique
Nov. 19, 2022

D'Arcy Smith & Katelyn Reid talk vocal health and the Vocal Combat Technique

University of Cincinnati Professor of Voice D'Arcy Smith, creator of the Vocal Combat Technique, joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, joined by UC Health Voice Pathologist and Voice Health Expert Katelyn Reid who offer some solid advice on how to optimize your vocal health …
Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast: 2022 Canadian Radio Awards
Nov. 11, 2022

Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast: 2022 Canadian Radio Awards

A recap of our 2022 Broadcast Dialogue Canadian Radio Awards winners announcement, featuring Matt Cundill & Broadcast Dialogue Editor Connie Thiessen, joined by winners Rob Seguin, Wendy Duff, Adele Newton, Stu Jeffries, Troy McCallum, and jurors Randy Reid and ChiChi Liu.
Optimism amid uncertainty at OAB's Connection '22
Oct. 25, 2022

Optimism amid uncertainty at OAB's Connection '22

The Ontario Association of Broadcasters' Connection '22 made its in-person return, marked by measured optimism by broadcasters despite uncertainty around audience and advertising pressures.
Jody Brooker teases the in-person return of OAB's Connection 2022
Oct. 13, 2022

Jody Brooker teases the in-person return of OAB's Connection 2022

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we're joined by Jody Brooker, this year's OAB (Ontario Association of Broadcasters) Conference Chair, to talk about the industry's appetite to get back to the business of networking, programming a conference for a post-pandemic world, and more.
Andrew Snook talks Validate Audio Attribution
Oct. 12, 2022

Andrew Snook talks Validate Audio Attribution

In part two of this sponsored series on Validate Audio Attribution, Andrew Snook, Director of Digital at Pattison Media, talks about the development and tech behind their new radio advertising attribution platform.
How to win a Canadian Radio Award
Oct. 6, 2022

How to win a Canadian Radio Award

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, our editor Connie Thiessen and Canadian Radio Awards administrative lead James Wallace answer your questions and offer tips on how to submit an entry that will make an impact with the jury.
Pattison Media President Rod Schween talks 'Validate'
Sept. 20, 2022

Pattison Media President Rod Schween talks 'Validate'

Rod Schween, President of Pattison Media, joins this special episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about why they developed new ad sales tech platform, Validate, how it works, and using data to make stations as successful as they can be.
Dielectric's Keith Pelletier talks new tech for TV & FM
Sept. 15, 2022

Dielectric's Keith Pelletier talks new tech for TV & FM

On this special sponsored edition of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Dielectric President Keith Pelletier discusses a variety of exciting new technologies being offered to TV and FM broadcasters in North America and worldwide.
World College Radio Day founder Dr. Rob Quicke
Sept. 12, 2022

World College Radio Day founder Dr. Rob Quicke

Dr. Rob Quicke, founder of World College Radio Day, joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about this year's event, coming up on Oct. 7.
Christian Hall & Angela Valiant talk Killing in the Name of SONiC RADiO
Aug. 23, 2022

Christian Hall & Angela Valiant talk Killing in the Name of SONiC RADiO

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, alt rock radio veterans Christian Hall, SONiC RADiO's Content Director and the National Content Director for JACK FM, and Angela Valiant, the host of the SONiC Vancouver morning show, take us behind the scenes of the station's launch earlier this…
Triton Digital's Stephanie Donovan talks Infinite Dial Canada
Aug. 15, 2022

Triton Digital's Stephanie Donovan talks Infinite Dial Canada

Broadcast Dialogue welcomes Stephanie Donovan, Global Head of Revenue, at Triton Digital to the podcast to dive into current audio listening trends, including how smart speaker growth is driving listening habits, the revenue opportunities presented, and why this year's Infinite Dial Canada is a gre…
John Leschinski on the Canadian Podcast Awards & Podcamp TO
Aug. 6, 2022

John Leschinski on the Canadian Podcast Awards & Podcamp TO

Broadcast Dialogue caught up with John Leschinski, Chair of Podcamp Toronto, which is behind the Canadian Podcast Awards.
Nancy Regan - From Showing Off to Showing Up
June 26, 2022

Nancy Regan - From Showing Off to Showing Up

Former ATV/CTV Atlantic 'Live at 5' host Nancy Regan is the author of new book, From Showing Off to Showing Up, that she describes as a memoir with a side of self help.
Lynda Steele & Jody Vance on their new talk show for CHEK TV
June 10, 2022

Lynda Steele & Jody Vance on their new talk show for CHEK TV

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Lynda Steele and Jody Vance give us a behind-the-scenes look at the development of their new talk show for CHEK TV.
Paul Larsen on the one-year anniversary of Kelowna's 103.9 The Lake
June 4, 2022

Paul Larsen on the one-year anniversary of Kelowna's 103.9 The Lake

Paul Larsen speaks to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast about buying a radio station during the pandemic - Kelowna's 103.9 The Lake (CKOV-FM) - which has now been on-the-air for just over a year.
AMI-tv's Andrew Morris on launching the Disability Screen Office
May 20, 2022

AMI-tv's Andrew Morris on launching the Disability Screen Office

Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast spoke to Andrew Morris, AMI-tv's Manager of Independent Production, about the launch of the Disability Screen Office (DSO), amplifying creative voices from within the disability community and eliminating accessibility barriers for those who want to work in Canada's …
Julia Moulden on passion, purpose and possibility at midlife
May 13, 2022

Julia Moulden on passion, purpose and possibility at midlife

We welcome Julia Moulden, author of RIPE: Rich, Rewarding Work After 50, to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast talk about discovering passion, purpose and possibility at midlife as NABS get set to re-offer her program that works with media and marketing professionals over 50 who find themselves looki…
Susan Marjetti, General Manager of CBC News, Current Affairs & Local
May 6, 2022

Susan Marjetti, General Manager of CBC News, Current Affairs & Local

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Susan Marjetti, General Manager of News, Current Affairs & Local, for CBC to talk about the public broadcaster's renewed focus on local connection, ongoing criticism about CBC's role, newsroom diversity, and more.
Chris Chinnock of the 8K Association
April 20, 2022

Chris Chinnock of the 8K Association

Broadcast Dialogue welcomes Chris Chinnock, Executive Director, of the 8K Association, to the podcast to talk about 8K's evolution, the debate over its value, and what the association will be showcasing at the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas.