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The Tyler Woodward Project

The Tyler Woodward Project is a weekly show about the way technology, science, and culture actually collide in real life, told through the lens of an elder millennial who grew up alongside the internet and watched it get corporate. Each episode breaks down the systems, tools, and ideas shaping how we work, communicate, and live, without the buzzwords, posturing, or fake hype. Expect smart, grounded conversations, a bit of sarcasm, and clear explanations that make complex topics feel human and

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21:04

When Radio Stations Go Wild - The Art of Stunting

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/09/29

Ever tune into a radio station and hear the same song playing... for hours? That's called radio stunting, and it's one of the weirdest, most effective tricks in broadcasting history.This episode digs into the crazy world of radio stunts - from a Louisiana governor who played an obscure song for almost 60 hours straight in 1955, to the California station that somehow found 823 different versions of "Louie Louie" to play back-to-back.But the real story here is personal. Back in

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16:04

The Complete Guide to Radio Microphones: From 1930s...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/09/22

Ever wonder what's behind that perfect radio voice that draws you in during your morning commute? This episode takes you on a fascinating journey through nearly a century of radio microphone technology, from the massive, temperamental ribbon microphones of the 1930s to the sleek digital mics powering today's podcasts and broadcasts.You'll discover why early radio hosts had to stand perfectly still like statues, how the introduction of dynamic microphones in the late 1930s

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17:01

When the Last Voice Goes Silent: How Budget Cuts...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/09/15

KSDP 830 AM serves just 600 people in Sand Point, Alaska—one of America's most isolated communities. But this tiny radio station is a lifeline, broadcasting everything from tsunami warnings to local fishing reports across the Aleutian Islands. Now, federal budget cuts threaten to silence KSDP forever, potentially leaving an entire community without their main connection to the outside world. Join Tyler as he explores the 40-year history of this remarkable station, the current funding crisis f...

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9:37

Howard Stern’s SiriusXM Prank: How He Fooled Fans and...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/09/09

Send me a text message with your thoughts, questions, or feedback Howard Stern just reminded the world why he’s still the master of media. After months off the air, Stern’s return to SiriusXM started with a prank that had Andy Cohen taking over his channel, news outlets reporting he was gone, and fans convinced it was the end. But it was all Stern’s idea, a perfectly timed stunt that exposed how fast rumors spread and how easily the press can be fooled. In this episode, we break down what hap...

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18:59

Midwest Broadcasters Clinic Conference Preview

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/09/08

Send me a text message with your thoughts, questions, or feedback Tyler previews the upcoming Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin (September 15-17, 2025), highlighting the sessions he's most excited to attend in his professional capacity. Topics Covered: Audio Processing: Finding That Elusive Signature Sound with Mike Erickson (Orban Labs)Workbench Tips to Improve Engineering Efficiency with Kirk HarnackHardening the Transmitter Site for reliability and protectionThe Ca...

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13:02

HD Radio's Hidden Success Story: How America's Failed...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/09/05

Send me a text message with your thoughts, questions, or feedback Got pushback on my last episode calling HD Radio a complete failure? You were right to call me out. While HD Radio's original consumer vision crashed and burned spectacularly, the technology quietly found success in ways nobody predicted. In this follow-up episode, I break down where HD Radio actually succeeded after failing as a consumer product: FM Translator Revolution - How one radio station can become four different ...

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21:20

HD Radio: Why America's $3 Billion Digital Radio...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/09/01

Send me a text message with your thoughts, questions, or feedback Ever wondered why HD Radio never took off despite being technically superior to regular FM? This might be the most tragic story in broadcasting history - a technology that had everything going for it but still managed to fail spectacularly. In this episode, we explore how HD Radio went from revolutionary promise to comprehensive disaster. We'll cover the brilliant engineering behind OFDM technology, why it cost stations up to $...

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18:32

The Wild History of Pirate Radio: How Offshore Ships...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/08/25

Send me a text message with your thoughts, questions, or feedback Ever wondered how rock and roll conquered British radio? It all started with rebellious DJs broadcasting from ships in the North Sea. In this episode, we dive into the wild world of pirate radio - from Radio Caroline's first broadcast in 1964 to the underground stations that introduced reggae, house music, and hip-hop to British audiences. We'll explore how a loophole in international law led to floating radio stations, why the...

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23:07

Is Radio’s Birthday a Lie? The Bizarre Origins of...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/08/20

Send me a text! On this bonus episode of Fully Modulated, Tyler drops the curtain on the weirdest holiday in broadcasting: National Radio Day. Why August 20th? Who actually invented radio? And what happens when the whole country suddenly remembers the tower selfie folder on their phones? Tyler digs into the chaotic, disputed origins of National Radio Day, spins stories about how radio became the most personal mass medium on the planet, and shares why radio still matters in a world ruled by sc...

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14:30

Beyond the Tone: Innovations in Alerting

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/08/18

Send me a text! In this final chapter of our special series, The Story Behind EAS, Tyler Woodward explores how emergency alerting is moving beyond familiar tones and crawls into a new era of rich data and smarter delivery. From the Common Alerting Protocol to NextGen TV, the systems that warn us are becoming faster, more precise, and more connected than ever. You’ll hear how artificial intelligence is helping emergency managers detect threats in real time and how social media is reshaping the...

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21:01

Local Heroes: The County Emergency Managers Who Keep...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/08/11

Send me a text! Ever wondered who actually pushes that button sending jarring alerts over your radio and phone? The answer might surprise you - it's usually not someone in Washington, but your neighbors working in county emergency operations centers. Most county EOCs aren't glamorous command centers but rather ordinary rooms in courthouse basements or sheriff's departments. Inside, dedicated professionals monitor weather radar and emergency feeds, making critical decisions about when to inte...

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12:28

When disaster strikes, will your Netflix marathon...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/08/04

Send me a text! Have you ever wondered what happens when a tornado warning is issued while you're deep in a Netflix binge? Our emergency alert infrastructure, designed for the broadcast era of the 1990s, faces a critical challenge in today's digital world. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) was built when everyone gathered around TV sets at scheduled times to watch their favorite shows. Today, with over 60% of Americans primarily consuming content through streaming services, these critical war...

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16:46

Challenges and Limitations of EAS

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/07/28

Send me a text! What happens when the systems we rely on to keep us safe suddenly fail? That moment when a Hawaii missile alert sends an entire state into panic because someone selected the wrong menu option. Or when a critical warning never reaches you because your favorite podcast app isn't required to interrupt your listening experience like traditional radio. Emergency alerts represent a fragile chain of trust—one that's increasingly challenged by outdated equipment, human error, and our...

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15:06

When Seconds Count: EAS in Real-World Emergencies

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/07/21

Send me a text! When disaster strikes, the Emergency Alert System becomes the critical lifeline between danger and safety. But how well does this federally mandated network actually perform when lives hang in the balance? Through compelling real-world examples, we dive into EAS operations during the devastating 2011 Joplin tornado, where broadcasters became first responders as cell networks failed and storms darkened skies. You'll learn how redundant systems ensured alerts reached car radios...

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16:18

How Broadcasters and Engineers Manage EAS

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/07/14

Send me a text! Have you ever wondered what happens between a tornado warning being issued and that jarring alert interrupting your favorite radio show? Behind those familiar tones lies a sophisticated network of stations, protocols, and dedicated professionals working to keep you informed and safe. As a broadcast engineer who manages several emergency alert system sites, I'm pulling back the curtain on this critical public safety infrastructure. We'll explore how alerts flow through a caref...

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19:05

The Science and Structure Behind Emergency Alert...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/07/07

Send me a text! That jarring, unmistakable sound that interrupts your favorite radio show or TV program serves a vital purpose beyond merely getting your attention. The Emergency Alert System's distinctive tones represent a sophisticated communication framework meticulously designed to save lives. As a senior broadcast engineer with years of experience maintaining this critical infrastructure, I take you behind the scenes of those attention-grabbing sounds that most people only experience oc...

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17:18

The Invisible Network That Could Save Your Life

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/06/30

Send me a text! Ready for a deep dive behind those jarring tones that interrupt your favorite radio show during emergencies? Let's explore how the Emergency Alert System actually works. The EAS operates on a surprisingly elegant principle: a game of telephone played with broadcast equipment. Each station monitors several others in what engineers call a "daisy chain," creating a resilient web of information sharing. At the heart of this system sits the ENDEC (encoder-decoder), constantly list...

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16:42

From Bomber Alerts to Amber Alerts: America's...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/06/23

Send me a text! The familiar tones of emergency alerts that interrupt your favorite shows have a strange and fascinating origin story rooted in Cold War paranoia. What began as CONORAD—a system designed to prevent Soviet bombers from using American radio signals to navigate—evolved through decades of technical advancement and hard lessons into the multi-layered emergency alert system we rely on today. Journey with us through the tension-filled days of the 1950s when the government mandated r...

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12:53

Emergency Alert System: The Lifesaving Broadcast You...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/06/16

Send me a text! Ever wondered what happens when those jarring alert tones interrupt your favorite show? As a broadcast engineer, I'm taking you behind the curtain of one of America's most crucial yet misunderstood safety systems. The Emergency Alert System isn't just annoying beeps—it's a sophisticated nationwide network designed to deliver critical information when seconds count. From severe weather warnings to AMBER alerts and potential national emergencies, EAS serves as the backbone of p...

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2:04

Behind the Broadcast: Decoding the Emergency Alert...

The Tyler Woodward Project ·

2025/06/13

Send me a text! Those jarring tones that interrupt your favorite radio and TV programs aren't just annoying interruptions—they represent a complex, life-saving system with a fascinating history and critical importance to public safety. Fully Modulated returns with an ambitious new season dedicated entirely to unpacking the Emergency Alert System. Your host Tyler brings years of broadcast engineering experience to guide you through this vital yet often misunderstood technology. From its Cold ...

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