Show Notes
He started off spinning the discs and honing his broadcasting skills in the middle of N.S.W. in the mid 60's. However, it wasn't long before he became one of the most influential radio news reports in the country. He is a doyen of the industry....he is Denis O'Kane!
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From growing up the housing commission area of Penrith, to attaining incredible ratings figures in one of Australia’s largest regional markets, our guest has not only entertained and informed his audience…he has grown up with them as well! He is Steve Parsons! Enjoy!
He could well be described as ‘The Father of FM Radio’ in Perth, having started 2 stations from scratch and taking 4 to the top of the ratings. This episode is a history lesson in the establishment of FM radio in the West, told in great detail by the legendary Gary Roberts. Enjoy!
He commenced his career in the Victorian town of Bendigo, and worked his way through some of the biggest radio stations in the late 70s early 80s. Along the journey he met an irreverent puppet, an ex-journalist and a sketch comedian, and for 84 of 88 surveys, he anchored the highest rating breakfast show in Sydney. He is Paul Holmes
He’s been wandering around the radio dial for just on 47 years, presenting his unique style of broadcasting to the masses, mainly on the east coast of Australia. He has interviewed the stars, worked with the stars and is a true music jock in every sense of the word! He is Rob Duckworth! Enjoy!
He was part of the most exciting decades of radio and broadcasting in the 70’s and 80’s, being both an avid observer and active participant in newsrooms right across Australia. He learnt from the best and became one of the best, he is Rob Grant. Enjoy!