Pilots of the Airwaves - Voices of a Generation Podcast

Pilot Number Thirty-Three.....Laurie Atlas!

Pilots of the Airwaves - Voices of a Generation Podcast

Show Notes

For Laurie Atlas it all started in his home state of Western Australia, then moved onto Melbourne and the Surf Coast of Geelong, and finally up north to the Sunshine Coast and Rockhampton! Along his journey, he also helped farewell one the most iconic radio stations in Australia. Enjoy!

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