Episodes
Jan. 30, 2021
NexTech AR President Paul Duffy on why AR is destined to become the new mass media
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we're joined by NexTech AR President Paul Duffy, who talks about why AR is destined to become the next mass media, the tech behind turning hip hop star Offset into a hologram, its potential application for the broadcast industry, and more.
Jan. 22, 2021
Small Market Station of the Year 98.9XFM Antigonish, NS
Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast welcomes Ken Farrell, General Manager of Antigonish, Nova Scotia's 98.9XFM (CJFX-FM), the winner of the inaugural Canadian Radio Award for Small Market Station of the Year.
Jan. 14, 2021
Greg Ogonowski of Modulation Index on the JPBG audio streaming upgrade
Modulation Index President Greg Ogonowski takes us through the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group's radio streaming upgrade at its stations across the country.
Dec. 6, 2020
Orlena Cain on books, broadcasting & balance
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Orlena Cain, longtime morning show co-host at Mix 97 (CIGL-FM) Belleville, Ontario, to talk about how to get in to the audio book narration business, escaping your comfort zone, and taking time to slow down.
Nov. 27, 2020
Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) President Kevin Desjardins
Newly-minted Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) President Kevin Desjardins joins the podcast to talk about returning to the sector amid revenue challenges compounded by the pandemic.
Nov. 21, 2020
Francis Currie on UK radio, Smashprep & competing on content
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we talk with UK broadcast veteran and consultant Francis Currie on why radio needs to pay more attention to the 15-25 demo and get serious about competing on content, as well as his new "Smashprep" service for on-air performers.
Nov. 14, 2020
Peggy Kelly & Carole Gerson on reclaiming women's history in early Canadian broadcasting and publishing
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Peggy Kelly and Carole Gerson, authors of new book, Hearing More Voices: English-Canadian Women in Print and On The Air, 1914-1960.
Nov. 6, 2020
Kevin Frankish on chasing The Happy Molecule
Broadcast Dialogue catches up with Kevin Frankish to talk about the former longtime Breakfast Television Toronto host's new podcast project, The Happy Molecule.
Oct. 28, 2020
MediaSmarts' Matthew Johnson on Media Literacy Week and rebuilding trust
With Media Literacy Week underway, MediaSmarts' Director of Education Matthew Johnson joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to share his thoughts on how to help rebuild trust in legitimate news sources.
Oct. 23, 2020
Numeris CEO Neil McEneaney with an update on audio strategy, VAM & more
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome Numeris President & CEO Neil McEneaney back to get an update on some big moves at the audience measurement agency, including the introduction of a new audio strategy, the motivation behind a recent staff reorganization, and how Numeris…
Oct. 9, 2020
Tore Stautland, CEO of The News Forum
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we talk to The News Forum CEO Tore Stautland on his attempt to both seek balance in a polarized news climate and engage a quote "broad centre" of Canadians without adding to the noise.
Oct. 3, 2020
Glenn Prins on MRI Home Studio and remote work solutions
On this sponsored episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, publisher Shawn Smith talks with Glenn Prins of Media Results International about their new offering, MRI Home Studio, and the success they've had helping ELMNT FM's stations in Ottawa and Toronto successfully transition their on-air st…
Sept. 26, 2020
Karen Tankard on Life After Journalism
If you're a journalist considering a career change, this podcast is for you. Former CBC Vancouver reporter turned communications professional Karen Tankard joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about Life After Journalism.
Sept. 24, 2020
Bob Orban on 'Why use Orban?'
World-renowned engineer and audio processing expert Bob Orban talks about why the audio processors with his name on them stand out.
Sept. 18, 2020
Piya Chattopadhyay on walking her own path as host of CBC's The Sunday Magazine
Piya Chattopadhyay joins the podcast this week to talk about her new role as host of CBC Radio One's The Sunday Magazine.
Sept. 18, 2020
Master FM Systems with Dielectric's Keith Pelletier
This episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast explores Master FM systems with
Keith Pelletier, General Manager of Dielectric.
Sept. 12, 2020
Tammy Cole on Q107's ratings bump and staying the course in uncertain times
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we talk to Corus Regional Program Director Tammy Cole on Q107's recent ratings bump, rock having a moment, and staying the course as a familiar destination in uncertain times.
Sept. 5, 2020
Keeping the Black Voice on Canadian Radio with Aubrey Clarke, Nova Nicole, Ian Andre Espinet and Alicia West
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we're joined by Aubrey Clarke, Nova Nicole, Ian Andre Espinet and Alicia West to talk about Keeping the Black Voice on Canadian Radio.
Aug. 28, 2020
102.1 the Edge host Kevin Getz on protesting radio's disposability
Kevin Getz's new album, On Air, is essentially a protest album of radio's disposability. While radio's roots are in the moment, the 102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM) Toronto swing host believes there is a lot of great material falling under the radar, that much like comedy should have a chance to live on.
Aug. 21, 2020
Sean Ross & Jeff Vidler talk pandemic tuning, Apple Music & more
Jeff Vidler of Signal Hill Insights and music and radio blogger Sean Ross of Ross on Radio discuss pandemic radio tuning on both sides of the border, explore the question 'are middays the new mornings?', and talk about Apple Music's expanded live radio offerings and what that means for terrestrial …
Aug. 14, 2020
'The Radio Nerd' Kat Carter
Broadcast Dialogue talks to former broadcaster Kat Carter who is now behind retail site and online community, TheRadioNerd.com, about sharing her passion for the medium and advice for broadcasters on how to avoid burning out.
Aug. 8, 2020
The Pigeon's Tegwyn Hughes and Bayleigh Marelj
On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we talk to the editorial team behind The Pigeon - a new longform journalism site launched by a group of student journalists and recent grads - as they create their own opportunity in a challenging time for Canadian media.
July 31, 2020
Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) President Brent Jolly
Brent Jolly joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about inheriting the presidency of the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) in a turbulent time for media, compounded by pandemic-related layoffs, and as journalism finds its credibility under attack and press freedoms under pressure.
July 25, 2020
Laith Marouf of the Community Media Advocacy Centre
Laith Marouf of the Community Media Advocacy Centre (CMAC) talks about his ongoing fight for more diversity in Canadian media and why real change needs to start with the CRTC and more transparency at the public broadcaster.