The Off Mic Podcast
A radio show, about radio life. Interviews with Canada's best broadcasters, about the bizarre life that is radio.
Episodes
Drex and Dalby both launched new morning shows this week, so they sat down to catch up on the last 7 years, and talk about what's different in the industry these days, and how to deal with hate.
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Abbey White knew he wanted to be on the radio at a young age, and got his first gig before even going to radio school. Over the next 20 years, he would go on to be one of the top country programmers on the Prairies, but it wasn't always a smooth ride.
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Radio is increasingly moving into the digital realm, and X92.9 in Calgary is leading the charge thanks to Andrew Berridge and his trusty camera. So how did getting demoted in Halifax help him develop the skills to make it happen?
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Howard's used to being the guy asking all the questions. One of Canada's most prolific interviewers talks about over 40 years in radio, and some of the names he's met along the way, with advice for anyone looking to have that kind of a run.
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From singing along to the radio in a minivan in Toronto, to interviewing some of the biggest names in Pop music, Shannon Burns has had a hell of a ride. But how did a stop in rock radio on the prairies play into the mix? And how do you keep being creative when you live alone in a pandemic?
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There's nothing like working in radio, but it's not all rainbows and free Whopper combos. The job can be a grind, and for some people, that means walking away. Evan Baran of 104.9 The Wolf in Regina was one of those people, but how did radio drive him off? And how did it bring him back almost 7 years later?
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It's actually harder to find 6 people that don't like Poncho Parker, than it is to find the 6 winning numbers in the lottery. There's just something about him that makes you want to grab a beer with him. So, how did this former truck driver and banker become a morning staple? And why is he so attached to Medicine Hat?
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Sports broadcasting is tough. A lot of people want to do it, but there's only so many jobs. So when a 15 year old decides he's going to be on SportsCenter by 25, it's a hell of a called shot. Derek Taylor, now the voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, tells of all the stops along the way to having a new gig put on hold by a global pandemic.
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Last time we talked to Andrew Beckler he was at Virgin Edmonton doing drive. Today, we talk about fading passion for CHR, and finding new success with a partner at X92.9, as well as a look at some of the hurdles the radio industry is facing today.
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Some people grow up wanting to be in radio, some people fall into it. For former Film school student Chris Kelly, he fell all the way to the top with Kiss 92.5, even if he did hit a branch or two along the way.
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From spending $50 a month sending out demo CDs, to being the guy those demos are being sent to, Adam Thompson has made a name for himself in Canadian radio programming. But how did he get there? And how did he get his start in programming by quitting his job?
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For four years, Sarah Nick made it her mission to ingrain herself into the community in Winnipeg. When she was let go from Energy 106 just over a week ago, the community returned the favor with an outpouring of support. Hear Sarah's story this week on The Off Mic Podcast, brought to you by Pippin Technical Service LTD.
Some people dream of being on the radio when they're little. Andrew Wilcox dreamt of owning the station. Instead, he's "settled" for running two stations in Northern Alberta, and doing his best to coach the next generation of talent.
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COVID 19 has not been kind to our industry, and budget cuts have left some very talented broadcasters on the sidelines. One of those was a guest on this show 7 years ago, Graham Mosimann, formerly of X92.9. But, Graham's going to be OK, he promises. Hear why on this week's episode, brought to you by Pippin Technical Service Ltd.
From a small desk doing soap opera reports, to some of the biggest stations in the country, Shirley McQueen of CRUZ Edmonton has always had one thing. Guts. So how does a receptionist in Regina get to the mighty Q107 in Toronto in less than a year? Let her tell you, and listen!
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You can go your whole life knowing exactly what you want to do, but can you make that pivot when your dream changes? That's what long time sports fan Clayton Kroeker did when he realized just how fun every day radio can be at WABC. But it hasn't been all bat flips and maple dips.
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If radio is just a neat thing to you, you might make it. If it's your passion? You'll do whatever it takes to make it. Even if that means moving from another country to go to a Canadian radio school, and bouncing from one end of the country to the other. Rob Grant did all that, and now he gets to enjoy the rewards on 101.5 Today Radio.
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When we first talked to TJ Connors, he was in Winnipeg, having replaced probably the biggest name in Morning Radio in the city. Now, 7 years later, he's back in Winnipeg, having replaced probably the biggest name in Morning Radio in the city. So how's it going this time around? And where all did he go in between? And who drinks Hey Y'All Iced Tea?
We'll answer all that this week.
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It's been 6 years since Matt Cundill was let go as the PD of Power 97 in Winnipeg, and about 5 years since he went all in on podcasting, proving that there really is broadcasting life after radio. But before all that, it helps he had a pretty legendary career along the way. From Matt Cundill, to Matt Mauler, to the Sound Off Podcast, it's all in this week's episode of Off Mic.
No is a four letter word when you're getting in to radio. Say no to the work, you miss the opportunities. Lucky for Corey Graham, he never had much use for no, which is how he turned a 1 week board op gig into a dream job doing play by play for the Edmonton Oil Kings. But when his health tried to knock him down, he got a chance to say no. This is the rise, and fall, and rise again, of Corey Graham from TSN 1260.
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