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Fantastic Noise

21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -

A podcast about making radio, from the University of Bedfordshire. Join Terry Lee as we hear from experts and professionals talking about a variety of radio topics, as well as jargon-busting, and discussion exploring how we define what good audio is.

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Episodes

Family Audio (with Story Pirates' Lee Overtree and Fun Kids' Bex Lindsay)

October 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Kids deserve good radio and audio too. And, thanks to digital radio and podcasts, there are plenty of options for them now. Audio for children and families is the theme of this episode, and our guests are largely inspired by Terry's 6 year old daughter's listening habits... We're talking with Creative Director of the Story Pirates podcast, Lee Overtree & Fun Kids radio presenter Bex Lindsay. We discuss the key aspects about making audio aimed at young audiences the ingredients of good storyt...

Storytelling (with BBC Radio 4's 'Beyond Today' Editor, John Shields)

October 15, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Good journalism requires the ability to tell a story that captures the attention of its audience. And there are lots of great examples of good radio and audio storytelling out there now, using journalistic techniques and with qualified journalists guiding the listeners through the process. In this episode we're talking with Editor of BBC Radio 4's Beyond Today podcast, John Shields. We discuss the ingredients of good storytelling, and John gives great advice for budding storytellers. Terry i...

Comedy (with Julia McKenzie, Head of Radio Comedy at BBC Studios)

October 08, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MB

Radio and audio comedy is tough to make. When Terry was on the radio, he would refer to himself as the joke killer - comic line delivery was never his strength... So how do you make good radio comedy? In this episode we're talking with Head of Radio Comedy at BBC Studios, Julia McKenzie. We discuss some dos and don'ts, current trends, and the importance of originality. Terry is joined in the studio by Media Production student Nathan Edwin. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about making radio. Re...

Sound Design (with podcast producer Sarah Myles)

October 01, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MB

Sound design - using audio to bring your radio programme, package or production to life. But how do you do good sound designing? In this episode of the podcast we're talking with podcast producer and sound designer Sarah Myles. Sarah has loads of professional experience, and generously shares her knowledge with us. Find her website on https://www.podcasts.london and follow her on twitter. Terry is joined by Music Technology graduate Daniel Potter (yes, the one who mixes the theme tune!). F...

Local Breakfast Radio (with Andy Collins & the BBC3CR Breakfast Team)

September 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

It's time for Breakfast. In this episode of the podcast we're talking about what goes into the making of a local breakfast radio programme. Terry is joined by Broadcast Journalism student Serene Muhammed, and speaks with Andy Collins, Ben Nye and Danny Fullbrook from BBC Three Counties Radio.  Fantastic Noise is a podcast about making radio. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on fac...

Trail: new series begins on Tuesday 24th September 2019

September 19, 2019 11:10 - 1 minute - 1.81 MB

Five new episodes of Fantastic Noise will be landing in a podcast app near you(r smartphone) from Tuesday 24th September. Released weekly on Tuesdays, we'll be starting with a look at local breakfast radio, with the BBC 3CR team. In later episodes will look closely at sound design, audio comedy, storytelling and audio for children. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about making radio. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee....

LIVE The Future of Radio (featuring Luke Moore from the Football Ramble)

February 20, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MB

In this episode we consider the future of radio, specifically looking at podcasting, the role of student radio, and the range of digital radio platforms we can now access including Small Scale DAB.  Terry speaks with; Radio Stakhanov's Luke Moore - who is most well known for being a part of the Football Ramble podcast, the UK Student Radio Association's Naomi Oiku, and Dr Lawrie Hallett, Senior Lecturer in Radio and Journalism, who also runs SSDAB Multiplex Future Digital. This a very spec...

Trail: Fantastic Noise - The Future of Radio - Weds 6th Feb 2019

January 02, 2019 19:45 - 3 minutes - 6.94 MB

Join us for this very special recording of the Fantastic Noise podcast at the University of Bedfordshire discussing the outlook of our beloved audio medium. REGISTER HERE: https://bedstalks-fantasticnoise.eventbrite.co.uk Fantastic Noise launched in summer 2018 as an audio platform for themed discussions on what good radio and audio is. Host Terry Lee is also the Coordinator of the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station, Radio LaB 97.1FM. Joining Terry will be: -       Luk...

Station Sound (featuring Absolute Radio's Dan Prior)

October 02, 2018 05:15 - 1 hour - 111 MB

This episode takes a closer look at 'Station Sound' and imaging - such as radio idents, trailers and sponsored promos. Joining Terry in the studio is co-host James Montague, a Media Production student at the University. They hear from; University of Bedfordshire alumnus Dan Prior, who is now the Station Sound producer for Absolute Radio. And BBC Radio Norfolk's Deborah Bishop. We'll also hear from Dr Lawrie Hallett, Senior Lecturer in Radio and Journalism, in his radio surgery. And do some...

UK Community Radio (recorded at the Community Media Conference and Community Radio Awards 2018)

September 25, 2018 05:15 - 37 minutes - 69.2 MB

This episode is a bit different, recorded on location in Sheffield at the Community Media Conference 2018 & the Community Radio Awards 2018 on Saturday 15th September 2018. Focusing on the UK community radio scene. Terry speaks to a number of key UK community radio figures, including; Chair of the CMA, Lucinda Guy Radio Regen's Cormac Lawler Lol Gellor Dr Shahd Salha Somer Valley's Dom Chambers Dr Rob Watson Chair and founder of the Community Radio Awards, Martin Steers Wycombe Soun...

Sport (featuring Laura Woods from talkSPORT & Luke Moore from The Football Ramble)

September 18, 2018 05:15 - 1 hour - 168 MB

This episode focuses on sports programming, both on radio and with podcasts.  Joining Terry in the studio is co-host Jack Stowell, a Broadcast Journalism graduate from the University. They hear from; Luke Moore - founder & one quarter of the Football Ramble, and co-owner of Radio Stakhavov.  Laura Woods can be heard on talkSPORT (and seen on Sky Sports) - she talks to us about her life in sports broadcasting. Geoff Doyle from BBC Three Counties Radio talks to us about how his station covers...

Women & Radio (featuring Ngunan Adamu)

September 11, 2018 05:10 - 1 hour - 115 MB

This episode focuses on the role of women in radio, specifically looking at projects which have attempted to give women a fairer representation within UK radio. Joining Terry in the studio is co-host Charlotte Powers, a Media Performance student at the University. They hear from; Dr Caroline Mitchell - a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, founder of Fem FM in 1992, and an active academic in the field of women in radio broadcasting.  Ngunan Adamu talks to us about her IWoman pr...

Visualisation (featuring Radio TechCon's Ann Charles)

September 04, 2018 05:05 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MB

This episode focuses on how radio stations are choosing to visualise their audio - in particular with regard to social media. Joining Terry in the studio is co-host Luke Walsh, a Broadcast Journalism student at the University. They hear from; Ann Charles - a radio producer and one of the organisers of the annual Radio TechCon, and Scott McGerty who uses Facebook Live as part of his Dance Revolution programme on Spark Sunderland. We'll also hear from Dr Lawrie Hallett, Senior Lecturer in Ra...

What does a producer do? (featuring Laura Gallop and Toby Friedner)

August 28, 2018 05:06 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

This episode seeks to understand what exactly a radio producer does. Joining Terry to discuss further is co-host Georgia Palmer, a Broadcast Journalism student who is about to start her final year at the University. They hear from; BBC Three Counties Senior Broadcast Journalist, and recent University of Bedfordshire honorary degree - Dr. Toby Friedner. Laura Gallop (https://twitter.com/lauragallop) from the podcast series Berkhamsted Revisited (https://twitter.com/BerkoRevisited). And New Y...

Diversity in UK radio (featuring Ofcom's Vikki Cook)

August 21, 2018 05:05 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

This episode tackles the issue of the lack of Divesity in UK radio. In June 2018, Ofcom created their first annual report on diversity in UK radio. Joining Terry to discuss further is co-host Bridget Gavanga, a radio student who is about to start her final year at the University. They hear from; Ofcom Director of Standards and Audience Protection - Vikki Cook (https://www.ofcom.org.uk/), Birmingham City University Lecturer in Radio Studies and Professional Development - Siobhan Stevenson (h...

The complete package (featuring BBC Radio 2's Tim Johns)

August 14, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 79.4 MB

This episode focuses on radio packages and pre-recorded features. Joining Terry is co-host Adam Simmons who has just completed his first year of a Media Production (Radio) course (beds.ac.uk/makeithappen/course/media-production-radio) at the University. They hear from; BBC Radio 2 Producer Tim Johns (www.timjohns.org & audioboom.com/timoncheese) – he makes radio packages for Jeremy Vine’s popular midday programme. He also has a habit of upsetting swans… We will also hear from Dr Sam Coley o...

What is radio now, anyway? (featuring Radio X's Matt Deverson)

August 07, 2018 04:40 - 1 hour - 114 MB

This episode tackles the near-philosophical question of how we define radio. Joining Terry is co-host Jack Wilson who has just graduated with a first-class degree in Journalism from the University. They hear from; Managing Editor of Radio X and Global TV - Matt Deverson (https://www.radiox.co.uk), Radio Futurologist James Cridland (james.cridland.net), & Dr Janey Gordon - Principal Lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire (beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/departments/culture-and-communications/staff...

Making radio news (featuring Absolute Radio's Emma Jones)

July 31, 2018 04:45 - 50 minutes - 93.1 MB

This episode is all about radio news. Joining Terry is co-host Mary Ferguson (beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/departments/culture-and-communications/staff/mary-ferguson), who works in the University of Bedfordshire Journalism department. They hear from; Absolute Radio's Breakfast news reader Emma Jones (https://absoluteradio.co.uk/presenters/emma-jones-87/), Senior Lecturer in Journalism & Media from the University of Northampton - Kate Ironside (https://leanpub.com/u/kateironside), & External Affair...

A podcast about podcasts (featuring Ben Green and Eva Krysiak)

July 24, 2018 04:58 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

This episode is all about podcasts. Joining Terry is co-host Carlota Larrea (UoB website link),the Head of the School of Culture and Communications at the University of Bedfordshire. She is also Terry's boss... They hear from; Award-winning podcast producer Eva Krysiak (https://www.everyoneelse.org/), The 'Podcast Master', Muddy Knees Media's Ben Green (or Producer Ben Green as he's commonly known - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Podcast-Master-Ben-Green-ebook/dp/B01720U5QE), and the University o...

Presenting to you, Fantastic Noise (featuring Thordis Fridriksson and Kate Cocker)

July 17, 2018 05:01 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

This episode is all about radio presenting. Joining Terry is co-host Chris Ros (@_chrisros), a recent graduate from the University who is looking to establish his own radio presenting career. They hear from; Thordis Fridriksson (@thunderfairy) from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Luke Gregory (@gregoryonair) - a University of Bedfordshire graduate and freelance radio presenter currently on KMFM, and radio presenter coach Kate Cocker (www.thepresentercoach.co.uk). We'll also hear from Dr Lawrie Ha...

Trail: Fantastic Noise Trailer

June 10, 2018 04:28 - 2 minutes - 6.49 MB

Terry Lee briefly previews Fantastic Noise, a podcast about making radio. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios in the University of Bedfordshire.  And we mean briefly - this is less than 3 minutes long! Full podcast episodes will start dropping in your podcast apps later this summer. Do follow/ subscribe now so you don't miss a thing. You can also follow Fantastic Noise on facebook, instagram & twitter - @afantasticnoise - or email us [email protected]

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