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Radio connection live

Radio connection live

The coolest show about radio, on the radio. Radio connection life is a podcast where we discuss issues in the world of broadcasting.

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02:01:09

2020: A Year in Review

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2020/12/23

2020 was a lot of things, but it certainly was not uneventful. Like everything else in this crazy world, broadcasting was riddled with seemingly endless twists and turns throughout the year. So, as we say "goodbye" and "good riddance" to the year that was 2020, the RCL crew, along with contributor Tim O'Connor, takes a broad view of the year and discusses what to make of it all. From all of us at Radio Connection Live, we wish you a very merry Christmas, happy holiday season, and blessed 2021. Thank

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02:01:59

The Secret Life of the Average American Radio...

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2020/12/19

Welcome to this special double-episode week! Finally back from his extended journey through the world of medical emergencies, which we hope will be over for a long time, Chris rejoins the show to reminisce about his beginnings as a budding radio freak. As expected, his story leads us to continue the conversation started on Monday and get even nerdier, if that's possible. We also share the best radio that has been getting us through the ups and downs of 2020.

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00:11:03

Advantages to free radio.

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2020/12/19

Maybe you’ve been paying for satellite radio for years, and the bill is getting out of control. Or maybe you’re like a lot of people and you’re trying to find ways to save money, well try free radio. In this special mini episode, Jamie’s going to tell you the best ways to save some money, and why you can really save money on your radio listening each month.

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01:35:22

No Bones About It!

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2020/12/18

Contrary to popular belief, the RCL crew aren't broadcasting experts. We're not industry insiders or professionals. We didn't go to school for this... well, maybe Ashley did, but she's just one. We're not even paid to do this. So what qualifies us to talk about radio on a podcast? Well, nothing really, except that we're a bunch of radio freaks. Radio freaks are a rare breed—often misunderstood, sometimes marginalized. So how did we become these strange specimens of humanity? Preston, Jamie and

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00:06:20

Sports play-by-play how to listen. On the go.

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2020/12/08

Whether you like NFL, college football and basketball, or NASCAR, chances are there’s a way to get it on an app of your choosing. In this mini sewed, Jamie explains exactly how to find what you’re looking for.

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02:29:16

Radio: Where You May or May Not Get Out of It What...

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2020/12/08

Preston is celebrating his birthday and Chris is recovering from a stent in the hospital, but the team still gets together to chat about radio and, on this particular episode, take a random trip down memory lane. Radio Disney finally closes its doors, making the inevitable official and prompting the team to reminisce about their childhoods as budding radio freaks. I heart continues massive layoffs of on air staff and blames Covid, but is Covid really the culprit? Just in time for the holidays, we

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02:45:48

The Clean Version... Or Not (Uncut)

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2020/12/03

Chris was away dealing with a family emergency, so Tim joined Jamie, Preston and Ashley to swap stories and share perspectives. They discuss the pros and cons of voice tracking, the so-called "clean" versions of songs that so often become the only versions we know, and Tim goes off on various tirades that lead their discussion to all kinds of unexpected places. Note: As a special treat, we have posted here the "uncut," long-form version of this episode. In the middle of the show, our Zoom meeting

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00:41:13

Bonus: Remembering JFK’s Assassination 57 Years Later

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2020/11/26

Happy Thanksgiving! As we reflect on how thankful we are for the gift of radio, we present to you a special episode to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the assassination of President John F Kennedy, which took place on November 22, 1963. Like stations across the country at that time, KLIF in Dallas, otherwise a top 40 station, was forced to abandon its entire format to cover the news of this horrific event as it took place. Their skill in doing so is nothing short of remarkable. Join us as we

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02:09:37

An Attitude of Gratitude

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2020/11/26

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we recognize what we’re thankful for as radio fans. Stations of all kinds have switched to Christmas music and we share our thoughts on holiday radio. But first, we hear from a listener about a breaking story.

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01:27:16

Something's Missing

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2020/11/18

Once again, our "News Nuggets" emphasize the stark contrast between big corporate radio and the "little guys." We recap the CMA Awards, which were covered on many stations, but were glaringly absent from others. Jamie introduces us to his return to Sirius XM. If you're listening late at night, in the overnight hours, you may have noticed that something is missing: the overnight DJ. On many stations, that once-faithful all-night companion is gone for good. Does that matter? What is the role of an

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00:06:19

SiriusXM streaming review

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2020/11/11

Chances are if you have a car, you have a SiriusXM subscription. But maybe you want to listen outside the car, well they thought of that too. On this mini podcast episode, will be talking about the SiriusXM streaming app.

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01:25:34

Where Have All the DJS Gone?

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2020/11/10

It has been a bittersweet week in the world of radio. Entercom and Urban One have announced a major trade-off, a few format changes have been announced, and EMF has dropped K-Love Classics with the promise of more and better things in 2021. But then there are the budget cuts at iHeart. In the midst of an economy already laden with increasing unemployment and decreasing resources, iHeart stations across the country have put an axe through their local talent pool. What does this mean, why is it

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01:41:11

Bonus: Election 2020 Recap... So Far

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2020/11/05

So, yesterday was Election Day--that day when every politically-minded person in the US is glued to their TV or radio, listening to the seemingly endless stream of commentary as they wait for the results to come in from each state, as if it were the scoreboard of the World Series. Beginning at 6 PM Eastern, Jamie, Chris and Preston divided and conquered as they listened to stations and networks from around the country to see how each station was covering the events of Election Night. Join us as we

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02:14:33

Where the Past Meets the Present

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2020/11/04

Tim O'Connor makes another guest appearance on the show, and in a blast from RCL's past, Jamie lets him host. You see, Tim hosted RCL in 2015 and 2016 when it aired live on KJSC Radio. With Tim back in the host's chair and Chris away, the crew goes all over the board as they have a freewheeling conversation about pretty much anything and everything. Be sure to listen until the end to hear an outtake for the ages! Also, listen to the original 2015 intro at the beginning of the show. After 5 years,

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00:05:19

All digital a.m. mini cast

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2020/10/28

TheFCC has approved a proposal that would allow a.m. radio stations to go all digital. What does that mean to you?

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01:54:28

Alexa, Replace My Radio?

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2020/10/26

Heresy, you say? Perhaps, but it's true. Streaming is quickly putting an end to the need for terrestrial radio in its traditional form, and that may not be such a bad thing after all. Jamie shares what he's been learning from his experiment with only listening to streamed radio, and we discuss. Also, Preston gets us ready for November 2, a day of changes for some of the most historic radio stations in the world. Finally, Jamie shows us in so many ways that he's cooler than the rest of us. He wasn't

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00:05:53

Odyssey adventure club review

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2020/10/20

In this mini cast, Jamie will be reviewing the odyssey adventure club mobile app

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01:29:48

Radio: It's Personal

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2020/10/19

For many years, when RCL was a live show, we ended each episode by playing Alan Jackson's "Thank God for the Radio." In this beautiful, simple song, Jackson gives thanks for the faithful companion that is with him "on the wrong end of the highway, when the long night has no end." As it is with Alan Jackson, so it is with all of us. Yes, we do our "news nuggets" and give our opinions on the latest goings on in the radio industry. But when you get down to it, radio is personal to us. And, if you think

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01:30:12

Nice Sound If You can Get It

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2020/10/13

The shake-ups continue across the country, particularly in the lineups of talk stations. This inspires Chris to make up the name of a new format that may or may not exist. The FCC makes news worth noting—and, surprisingly, we like it. Jamie asks us if we've ever seriously thought about the sensitivity of our radio antennas. Admittedly, most of us haven't, but a good discussion ensues anyway. We take up some pretty weighty questions: Of what use is the AM band? Are radio antennas even relevant

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01:05:02

The Return of the Radio Veteran

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2020/10/05

Tim O'Connor, former host of the show and veteran of terrestrial radio, joins us to tell stories of radio's past and provide his unique insights on radio's present. We revisit the land of format changes with a closer look at change that directly challenged one of the most established stations of its kind in the world. Then, what is a programming philosophy, and how is it developed? Tim shares his thoughts with the team.

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