April May Gems - Feb 11 2025 ep43 Celebrating World Radio Day

Coming to you on location in HOKITIKA on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, for their Annual Living Waters Music Festival, I share a few 'fun facts' about radio on yet another annual celebration – The International Day of Radio aka "World Radio Day!". For example ... Have you ever wondered what a Brooklyn navy yard’s wireless operator (who was copying morse code one day) heard through his headphones, when the very first voice recording was transmitted over the airwaves in 1907 - from over 10kms away?! I admit this show is a little noisy with the musos playing in the background but it was such a great day out for families and people of all ages, with food trucks, hay bales for seats and lots of dancing, bands and stand-alone singers, as well as lots of story-teller's and one radio host (lol) bringing you a little hope amidst all the buzz. I also share my story. How did I end up on the radio? Well, I think it really all started with Jellybeans! I also share the vision of my local community radio station, FreshFM - a station by the people, for the people, and about the people - powered by the passion of people, all of us being locals living and breathing the same (but different) experiences, as you! I hope you enjoy the show and the songs I play on this episode, ranging from decades ago to a brand spanking new one, at just a couple months old. Enjoy, be encouraged and be filled with hope.