Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast

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Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast dives deep into the ever-changing world of radio, television, and digital media. Each episode features interviews with industry leaders, innovators, and rising stars, exploring everything from the latest technological advancements to the ongoing impact of broadcasting on society. ]]>

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August 21, 202646 min

Mike Richards & Ron Tarrant on the future of sports radio

Veteran sports talk host Mike Richards is about to resurface on the airwaves in Calgary after a tumultuous summer for sports media, particularly in Calgary and Vancouver, where Rogers Sports & Media took Sportsnet Radio off the air in both markets. The Raw Mike Richards Show, which Richards had been independently producing, alongside imaging guru and executive producer Ron Tarrant , had been airing on Sportsnet 960 The Fan (CFAC-AM) since last year. It's now about to get a second life on Corus Radio's QR 77 (CHQR-AM) in Calgary, starting in September. Mike Richards and Ron Tarrant join Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about piloting their indie hybrid digital/broadcast model, the future of sports radio, and their eye to going national. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

August 11, 202623 min

Numeris & NLogic President & CEO Alicia Olson-Keating talks Radio Local+

A year and a half ago media research and measurement veteran Alicia Olson-Keating took the helm of Numeris knowing that she had a lot of work ahead of her to help the measurement agency regain trust with the industry. In her first interview with Broadcast Dialogue , she discusses Radio Local+, Numeris' new hybrid measurement approach, why it took so long to get here, and why the industry needs to embrace an innovation growth mindset. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

July 31, 202635 min

The Future of AM Radio with Matt Caine & Rob Brown

Third generation broadcaster Matt Caine is among the independent radio group owners grappling with where the industry is headed. Caine is the president of Whiteoaks Communications , which recently moved two of the company's heritage AM stations to HD Radio to expand the reach of another heritage AM - CKTB St. Catharines - one of four stations it acquired in the Bell Media divestiture. Caine and longtime Pattison Media broadcast engineer Rob Brown join Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the realities of the AM band - both from a technical standpoint and the challenges of trying to meet listeners where they're at digitally. Among other things, we talk about the under-utilization of HD Radio in Canada, the lack of a digital transition plan for the industry, and we ask how much blame for the current state of the radio business is rooted in a lack of vision? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

July 24, 202617 min

Sharon Taylor on Triton Digital's Canadian Podcast Report

Podcast listening is no longer a niche activity for Canadians, with Triton Digital's Canadian Podcast Report affirming that 46% of us are now listening monthly. Triton's Chief Revenue Officer Sharon Taylor joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about that report and the state of podcasting in Canada, including the ongoing conversation around the shift to video, untapped opportunities, and her thoughts on the current podcast strategy of our commercial broadcasters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

July 8, 202634 min

Rogers Sports & Media alumni Sheldon MacLeod, Robert Linden, Lisa Blackburn & Amanda Wawryk on station closures and the future of broadcast news

Imagine the station you’ve dedicated years of your life to suddenly going completely dark. That’s the reality for 80 Rogers Sports & Media employees this week as the company shuttered six radio stations Tuesday and laid off a total of 230 staff across the media division. On this episode of the podcast, we’re holding space for the people who built these stations. We're joined by a lineup of Rogers Sports & Media alumni, including former 95.7 NewsRadio talk hosts Sheldon MacLeod and Lisa Blackburn from Halifax, and industry veterans Robert Linden and Amanda Wawryk , who both spent the bulk of their careers with Vancouver's 1130 NewsRadio . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

July 6, 202643 min

CHUM 104.5's new morning show duo 'Nat & Josie' with PD Christian Hall

Josie Dye and Nat Hunter are making history as the first new morning show to launch on Toronto's legendary CHUM-FM in more than 40 years that doesn't include long-serving hosts Marilyn Denis or Roger Ashby . Nat & Josie joined Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast , alongside CHUM 104.5 Program Director Christian Hall , ahead of their launch in the weekday morning time slot to talk about the monumental feat of prepping to follow a legacy show; how their decades of experience have prepared them for this moment; and why this is a great opportunity to bring more listeners back to radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

June 25, 202642 min

Craig Lester & Tim Parent of ag news startup Rural Roots Canada

Radio news veteran Craig Lester bet on himself in 2022, leaving his full-time job at Calgary's 660 News Radio to pursue his passion for agriculture media. Rural Roots Canada now reaches radio stations across Alberta and B.C. with both weather and daily features, in addition to providing communications support to the industry. Lester and Tim Parent join Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the startup, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and they share their advice to other journalists thinking about going out on their own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 28, 202641 min

Podstarter's Rhys Waters on Echo Podcast Summit, Canada's Best Podcasts Ranked & more

The theme of this year's Echo Podcast Summit is community. Returning to Halifax for a third year on June 18, founder and Podstarter Chief Creative & Partner Rhys Waters is on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast talking about what's in store for this year's event. He also shares his thoughts on setting realistic markers for a podcast's success, and discusses his Canada’s Best Podcasts Ranked project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 13, 202634 min

Radiodays North America 2026 recap

Radiodays North America was dominated by discussion of regulatory challenges , overcoming measurement hurdles, meaningfully reaching media buyers , and the impact of AI, among other timely topics. Listen to our audio recap of some of this year's RDNA highlights featuring Pattison Media President Rod Schween and Chief Innovation Officer Andrew Snook , Trailblazers Chair Nancy Brown Dacko , Paul Riismandel and Matt Hird of Signal Hill Insights, Barry Rooke , Executive Director of the National Campus & Community Radio Association (NCRA), and RDNA programming consultant Ross Davies . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 6, 202623 min

WideOrbit’s WO Aurora: Radio Automation Moves to the Cloud

WideOrbit’s William “Dub” Irvin , Managing Director and VP of Radio Automation, and Jason Hancock , Senior Director of Global Sales, join Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast to discuss the launch of WO Aurora and what cloud-based automation means for radio operators facing rising cost pressure, aging infrastructure, and shifting operational needs. The conversation covers the move from rooms full of equipment to browser-based contribution, remote live broadcasting, reduced dependence on codecs, VPNs, servers, and consoles, and the broader shift from capital-heavy technical infrastructure to more flexible operating models. They also explore how live log integration with WideOrbit Traffic can help stations reconcile spots faster, protect revenue, and streamline day-to-day See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .