Episodes

  • So You Want to Start a Podcast

    So You Want to Start a Podcast
    Jul 16 2024
    This week we ask ‘So You Want to Start A Podcast? Our MD, Aradhna Tayal Leach is with a panel of experts in the podcast field; Fiona Hanlon from BBC Sounds , Lizzy Pollett from Acast and Ellie Clifford from Persephonica. In front of a live audience at the Crossed Wires podcast festival, they give advice and tips on how to get started on your podcasting journey.


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    26 mins
  • How Did Radio Tackle the General Election

    How Did Radio Tackle the General Election
    Jul 9 2024
    This week we look at how radio handles a General Election and broadcasting live overnight for many hours. Our host Georgy Jamieson chats to executive producer and Election Night editor at Times Radio, Andrew Alexander and Rosie Seed, Co-Editor of the BBC Radio Election Results coverage, about planning, dealing with the unexpected and how they feel it went on the night.


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    23 mins
  • Foot in the Door - Salford

    Foot in the Door - Salford
    Jul 2 2024
    Listen to a special edition of the Radio Academy Podcast from the Salford Foot in the Door event. Becky Brown and Luke Jones from Shock Radio bring you interviews with some of the speakers including Laura Busson from BBC Radio 2, presenter and journalist Mary Mandefield and Absolute Radio’s Dan Noble. You will hear great networking advice from radio professionals as well as their journey into the industry.

    Edited & Exec Produced by Matt Hallsworth

    Guests:
    Dan Noble - Absolute Radio Presenter
    Dom Stirling - BBC Radio 1 Producer
    Mary Mandefield - Broadcaster & Journalist (Hits Radio, Noted podcast)
    Callum Marks - Production Director at Listening Dog Media
    Laura Busson - BBC Radio 2 Commissioning Executive
    Helen Thomas - Head of BBC Radio 2 & Chair of The Radio Academy
    Aradhna Tayal Leach - Managing Director of The Radio Academy
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    20 mins
  • 30 Under 30 - Meera Kumar and Bea Duncan

    30 Under 30 - Meera Kumar and Bea Duncan
    Jun 25 2024
    This week’s podcast focuses on 2 people who are part of our 30 Under 30 class of 2023. As we prepare to launch this year's 30 Under 30 our host, Georgy Jamieson, chats to freelance producer and content exec Meera Kumar, and senior producer and community builder Bea Duncan about what being part of this year’s 30 Under 30 means to them.
    You can apply for 30 Under 30 at radioacademy.awardsplatform.com/entry/entrant - which goes live from 26th June at 6pm
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    21 mins
  • The Political Party Podcast with Matt Forde

    The Political Party Podcast with Matt Forde
    Jun 18 2024
    The Political Party podcast with Matt Forde has stepped up from a weekly to a daily podcast for the general election campaign. Matt has set himself the incredible challenge of interviewing a candidate from all 650 constituencies between now and 4th July. Our host, Georgy Jamieson, chats to Matt about why and how you go about doing that on a podcast and how it’s going so far.
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    22 mins
  • Virgin Radio Pride

    Virgin Radio Pride
    Jun 11 2024
    On the podcast this week our host Georgy Jamieson is joined by Virgin Radio presenter/producer Graeme Smith. For 2024 Graeme has been instrumental in launching and running the pop up station, Virgin Radio Pride. Find out about the work and strategy that goes into the music, branding and content and how they are not afraid to tackle challenging topics.


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    22 mins
  • Crossed Wires Festival

    Crossed Wires Festival
    Jun 5 2024
    This week’s podcast comes from the very first Crossed Wires podcast festival in Sheffield. Our host Georgy Jamieson was there all weekend finding out what Crossed Wires is, who it’s for and chatting to some big name guests plus the organisers Dino Sofos and Alice Levine.


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    33 mins
  • Hits Radio Rebrand - Paul Gerrard

    Hits Radio Rebrand - Paul Gerrard
    May 28 2024
    What are the logistics and strategies behind rebranding radio stations? Recently several heritage local stations rebranded to Hits Radio and our host, Georgy Jamieson, chats to Paul Gerrard, content director for Hits Radio, about the change. How do you carry something like this out and what are the pros and cons?


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    22 mins