Most Winnipeg folks my age remember the CJOB Shut Ins Program, which aired Sunday morning for many, many years. Most of all, we recall its genial gentleman host, George McCloy. Read more
Category: Radio Broadcasting
Windows 10 Podcasts – Radio Alternative
Windows 10 podcasts are a good way to listen to information and entertainment. It’s easy to find, install and listen to podcasts that interest you, anytime. Read more
Beefs and Bouquets – Winnipeg’s Original Social Media
Long before the internet, Winnipeg had great social media. A radio program called Beefs and Bouquets ruled every morning with Red Alix on CJOB. Read more
Radio Magazines Online – A Treasure Trove
If you enjoy radio and broadcasting history, you will absolutely love an amazing web site with hundreds of radio magazines online. Full text and many searchable. Read more
CJOB Beacon Weekend – Glen Miller’s Highway Traffic Reports
The CJOB Beacon Weekend was a popular program feature during the 1970’s. You might remember the theme music, which was edited from a bosa nova tune. Take a listen. Read more
Dot Radio Domain Coming Soon
“Dot Radio” or .radio will soon be a new domain name dedicated to, not surprisingly, radio. Read more
CJOB CB Radio Traffic Reports – Thanks Channel 10
Before cell phones and Twitter, we created CJOB CB Radio Traffic Reports. Lots of fun for everyone and a great public service. Read more
Drive Time Remembered
Drive time brings radio broadcasters the largest audiences and highest commercial revenues. It’s been that way for fifty years. Read more
World Radio Day is February 13
Every year, the United Nations celebrates World Radio Day on February 13. This day also marks the start of United Nations Radio in 1946. Now, while I don’t normally get excited about things the UN does, World Radio Day is interesting. Read more
Digital Audio Broadcasting – Norway First, Apparantly
This month, Norway will shut down its FM transmitters and replace them with Digital Audio Broadcasting. It becomes the first country to completely replace traditional analog FM with the new digital format. Read more