Radio Survivor Podcast
341 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThe Radio Survivor podcast is a weekly show that explores the future of community media, with a focus on community radio, college radio, low-power FM and public access TV, along with podcasting and internet radio. Hosts Paul Riismandel, Eric Klein and Jennifer Waits highlight the best and most innovative audio programming and keep you updated on the news that affects our ability to make, create, hear and see great community media.
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Podcast #40: Radio Treasure Hunt
March 29, 2016 07:01 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week we’re on the hunt for radio treasure. Prof. John Anderson of Brooklyn College joins us to talk about his quest to find and preserve the legacy of labor radio with his role in the Library of Congress’ Radio Preservation Task Force. Then our resident radio scholar Brain Fauteux interviews radio artist Magz Hall. […] The post Podcast #40: Radio Treasure Hunt appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #39 – Is College Radio Too Small for Its Own Good?
March 22, 2016 17:38 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIs college radio too small for its own good? Or is its smallness a hidden asset? Those are the questions we take up this week with guest Ken Mills. He’s a radio consultant who works with non-commercial, commercial and college stations. Ken explains why he thinks college radio is hampered by its smallness in a […] The post Podcast #39 – Is College Radio Too Small for Its Own Good? appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #38 – Survey Says: Stations Must Be on the Internet & YouTube
March 15, 2016 07:01 - 1 hour - 36 MBThe annual Infinite Dial survey of American listening habits is out. Paul and Eric analyze the results and what they indicate for community and college radio and podcasting. In particular, Paul argues that declining radio ownership and young people’s affinity for YouTube mean stations absolutely must broadcast online and should use video. He asks: Are […] The post Podcast #38 – Survey Says: Stations Must Be on the Internet & YouTube appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #37 – Preservation, Pirates, and Radionomy
March 08, 2016 08:01 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBOn this week’s show we hear about efforts to preserve radio’s past, and the FCC’s letter writing campaign intended to undermine pirate operators. Jennifer Waits joins to talk about the Library of Congress’ recent Radio Preservation Task Force conference. She explains why preservation efforts provide not just an important record of radio’s past, but also […] The post Podcast #37 – Preservation, Pirates, and Radionomy appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #36 – Why Radio Is Like a 1980s Mall & Podcasters Are the Punk Rockers
March 01, 2016 08:05 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBWe have some follow-up on our coverage of the 20th anniversary of Telecommunications Act of 1996. We share a listener email that challenges our FCC history by pointing out how radio deregulation got its foothold at the commission before Ronald Reagan even took office. We discuss how radio went from serving audiences to becoming more […] The post Podcast #36 – Why Radio Is Like a 1980s Mall & Podcasters Are the Punk Rockers appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #35 – Digging for Clues About Internet Radio’s Future
February 23, 2016 18:46 - 1 hour - 49 MBWe dig into the Copyright Royalty Board’s decision on new royalty payments for internet radio, looking for clues about the future of small and medium-sized webcasters. In our final review of the 20th anniversary of the Telecom Act of 1996, Matthew Lasar explains how the Act and the political environment of the time affected community […] The post Podcast #35 – Digging for Clues About Internet Radio’s Future appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #34 – How the Telecom Act of ’96 Triggered Popular Resistance
February 17, 2016 07:23 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThis is our second episode examining the history and legacy of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in recognition of the law’s 20th anniversary. This time around Prof. John Anderson from Brooklyn College explains how Reagan-era deregulation, culminating in the Telecom Act, triggered civil disobedience on the airwaves along with citizen action that continues to push […] The post Podcast #34 – How the Telecom Act of ’96 Triggered Popular Resistance appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #33 1/3 – World Radio Day with Francesco Diasio, AMARC Secretary General
February 13, 2016 08:12 - 57 minutes - 32.7 MBFebruary 13 is World Radio Day, a day set aside to celebrate radio as a medium, sponsored by UNESCO. This year’s theme is “Radio in Times of Emergency and Disaster.” Though celebrated globally, World Radio Day is less well known in the United States. To help better connect us with global community radio, Eric talked […] The post Podcast #33 1/3 – World Radio Day with Francesco Diasio, AMARC Secretary General appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #33 – 20 Years Ago Local Radio Was Crushed
February 09, 2016 08:01 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBTwenty years ago a piece of legislation was passed that would change radio forever–and not for the better. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 lifted ownership restrictions on stations, unleashing an onslaught of acquisitions, consolidation and the ultimate devastation of local radio in communities across the country. Dr. Christopher Terry from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee joins […] The post Podcast #33 – 20 Years Ago Local Radio Was Crushed appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #32 – FBI Files, Public Files, and Winter Storms
February 02, 2016 08:01 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBThe FCC just ruled that radio stations will have to upload their public files into an online database, making certain records much more accessible. We discuss what this means for both stations and listeners, and why, even though it seems like an extra burden, this can be a good thing for college and community radio. […] The post Podcast #32 – FBI Files, Public Files, and Winter Storms appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #31 – It’s the 13th Hour for Small Webcasters
January 26, 2016 18:38 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBIt’s the 13th hour for small webcasters, as broadcasters and supporters scramble to find a solution to new performance royalty rates that threaten to put hundreds, or even thousands of stations out of business. If that many small community or commercial broadcasters were about to go under, there most certainly would be a loud public […] The post Podcast #31 – It’s the 13th Hour for Small Webcasters appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #30 – The Open Media Project Makes Gov’t More Accessible
January 19, 2016 08:01 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThe Open Media Project is a non-profit that provides tools and support for local and state governments to put meetings and events online. This makes government more accessible to the public, but also to journalists, community radio producers, and podcasters. Gavin Dahl, the project’s leader for government, guests to discuss the group’s work. In the […] The post Podcast #30 – The Open Media Project Makes Gov’t More Accessible appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #29 – Will 2016 Be the End of Indie Internet Radio?
January 12, 2016 08:01 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBSmall and medium sized internet-only radio broadcasters are facing a very immediate danger in 2016, due to changes in the performance rates that they are obligated to pay. Some estimates indicate that these fees may increase by as much as ten-fold, threatening to put hundreds, or even thousands of stations out of business. Paul digs […] The post Podcast #29 – Will 2016 Be the End of Indie Internet Radio? appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #28 – A Deep Dive into the Public Radio Bid for KUNV
December 15, 2015 08:01 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBWe follow up on Nevada Public Radio’s proposal to take over programming on KUNV, the community radio station owned by the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, that we first reported on last week. We hear from a volunteer programmer, Ken Lange, who opposes the deal, and from Flo Rogers, CEO of Nevada Public Radio, […] The post Podcast #28 – A Deep Dive into the Public Radio Bid for KUNV appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #27: Public Radio Bid for UNLV Station, Rdio Shutdown & Net Neutrality
December 08, 2015 08:01 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBCollege Radio correspondent Jennifer Waits joins Paul and Eric to examine Nevada Public Radio’s bid to take over programming on UNLV’s radio station. They also look at bankruptcy, acquisition, and shutdown of the streaming music service Rdio, and what that has to do with terrestrial stations. Then Paul discusses why the Appeals Court hearing on […] The post Podcast #27: Public Radio Bid for UNLV Station, Rdio Shutdown & Net Neutrality appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #26 – Celebrating Radio Stickers & Turntable Rooms
December 02, 2015 04:28 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBThis week we celebrate some fun little corners of radio. Matthew Lasar explains the history of the rise and fall of “turntable style” music community websites. Then Jennifer Waits shares her passion for radio station stickers, emphasizing a particular style of sticker art. Finally, Paul and Eric talk about Paul’s recent visit to Vassar College […] The post Podcast #26 – Celebrating Radio Stickers & Turntable Rooms appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #25 – Conferences, Convergences, Panels & Lectures
November 25, 2015 04:04 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIt’s been an active month for radio-related events. Jennifer reports back from the University of California Radio Network conference in Claremont and Paul fills us in on the Cascade Media Convergence in Portland, OR. Please help support this non-commercial podcast. Comments? Something you think we should cover? Email us: [email protected] | Tweet us: @radiosurvivor Show […] The post Podcast #25 – Conferences, Convergences, Panels & Lectures appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #24: The Value of High School Radio
November 18, 2015 03:39 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBFaithful listeners of the Radio Survivor program know that Jennifer Waits is a huge proponent of the educational benefit for students who participate in their college radio stations. That educational benefit is multiplied “by a million” in her opinion when the students are in high school. On this edition of the program, Jennifer takes us […] The post Podcast #24: The Value of High School Radio appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #23: How Do You Do That on Instagram?
November 10, 2015 08:08 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBSocial media is something broadcasters and podcasters are advised to embrace, but why? And what the heck is a radio station supposed to do on Instagram? Station builder and social media maven Jeffory Simmons is here to help. He’s been advising community radio and small businesses on how to best use social media, and he […] The post Podcast #23: How Do You Do That on Instagram? appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #22 – We’re All Moving to the FM Dial Now
November 03, 2015 17:21 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBWhy will we hear more Rush and Hannity on the FM Dial? Prof. John Anderson of Brooklyn College explains the FCC’s AM Revitalization Order, why it happened, and what will result. Then we discuss why Cumulus Media, the nation’s 2nd largest commercial radio owner, is in trouble, with its stock tanking big time.. Jennifer Waits […] The post Podcast #22 – We’re All Moving to the FM Dial Now appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Podcast #21: #GoodMuslimBadMuslim with Zahra Noorbakhsh
October 27, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBZahra Noorbakhsh and Tanzila ‘Taz’ Ahmed started using the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim hashtag as a joke they tweeted back and forth between each other. When they started a podcast using the same name it became an instant hit, before they had even recorded their first episode. Zahra joins to discuss the show, and the things she’s learned […] The post Podcast #21: #GoodMuslimBadMuslim with Zahra Noorbakhsh appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #20: The Meaning of Independence in Media
October 20, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBJennifer joins Eric and Paul for the entire show, which includes a wide-ranging discussion on what it means to produce independent media today. First, we follow-up on the sale of Centenary College station WNTI to the University of Pennsylvania’s WXPN, then Jennifer reports on some good news in college radio, along with the winners of […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #20: The Meaning of Independence in Media appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #19: Chauncey DeVega on Pro Wrestling & Podcasting; Centenary College Sells WNTI
October 13, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBOn his podcast, essayist Chauncey DeVega says that it features him “with the volume turned up.” He discusses how the quality of intellectual discourse differs between television, radio and podcasting, and how that relates to pro wrestling, and shares how he wrangles the internet trolls who show up whenever something he writes goes viral. We […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #19: Chauncey DeVega on Pro Wrestling & Podcasting; Centenary College Sells WNTI appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #18: Focus on Fundraising with Ann Alquist
October 06, 2015 07:01 - 54 minutes - 32 MBCommunity radio stations cannot survive without fundraising. Ann Alquist provides fresh perspective on raising money, and provocative ideas on how better to put your money and efforts to work. She is the Co-Executive Director of community radio station KDHX in St. Louis, Missouri, and she joins us from the Public Radio Program Directors Conference in […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #18: Focus on Fundraising with Ann Alquist appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #17: An Innovative Approach to Community Radio Podcasting
September 29, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBLara Jones, community content manager at KRCL-FM in Salt Lake City, Utah, heads up a project that integrates podcasting and community radio in a new, innovative way. The station invites community members in to create podcasts, which are then excerpted for air in rotation during the normal program schedule. Eric talks to Lara to learn […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #17: An Innovative Approach to Community Radio Podcasting appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #16: Why Does Radio Have to Die?
September 22, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBFor the first time on the podcast the three founding partners of Radio Survivor are together in one place. Jennifer Waits, Matthew Lasar and Paul Riismandel recount the origin story of Radio Survivor, challenge the myth that radio has to die, and discuss the good work that is yet to be done to evangelize and […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #16: Why Does Radio Have to Die? appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #15: Retiring Rendered
September 15, 2015 18:56 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThis episode is a must-listen for podcast producers, anyone thinking of launching a podcast, or folks who just plain love podcasts. Julie Sabatier is a radio and podcast producer who recently decided to retire her successful and beloved podcast Rendered. Julie shares her nine-year journey into independent podcast production, and the many lessons she learned […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #15: Retiring Rendered appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #14 – The Grassroots Radio Conference & Celebrating College Radio Day
September 08, 2015 07:41 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBWe learn about the origins of College Radio Day, coming up on October 2, and what is in store for this year’s celebration. We also talk with the organizers of this year’s Grassroots Radio Conference at new low-power FM station WLPP in Palenville, New York, which is also the country’s first Pagan-owned radio station. In […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #14 – The Grassroots Radio Conference & Celebrating College Radio Day appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #13: Why the Battle over the Pacifica Network Remains Relevant
September 01, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBRadio Survivor co-founder Matthew Lasar joins us this week to examine recent events at Pacifica Network’s Los Angeles station KPFK, where it’s been reported that all staff have been cut to half-time across the board. Matthew helps to put this action into perspective–especially as it regards the Pacifica Foundation’s unwieldy governance structure–and explains why Pacifica, […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #13: Why the Battle over the Pacifica Network Remains Relevant appeared first on Rad...
Radio Survivor Podcast #12: Our Quarterly Report
August 25, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBWith this episode we have officially been producing the show for one calendar quarter. Since this is such a new endeavor, we thought it would be useful to reflect on how the show is going, looking at the possibility of turning Radio Survivor into a syndicated radio show, and examining how well we’re getting at […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #12: Our Quarterly Report appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #11: Celebrating National Radio Day
August 18, 2015 15:43 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis year a diverse coalition of non-commercial radio stations are joining together to step up celebrations of National Radio Day this week on August 20. We look at the history of the holiday and reasons to celebrate this most longstanding electronic medium, and listen to some ‘Sonic IDs’ produced in its honor. Paul talks with […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #11: Celebrating National Radio Day appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #10: WFMU’s Audience Engine Plans to Empower Community Media on the Internet
August 11, 2015 07:01 - 59 minutes - 34.4 MBPioneering community radio station WFMU wants to better empower community media on the internet. That’s why the station created Audience Engine, providing tools for publishing, community building and fundraising that don’t surrender control to third-party platforms like Facebook. WFMU station manager Ken Freedman joins to explain how the platform will help make stations sustainable when […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #10: WFMU’s Audience Engine Plans to Empower Community Media on the I...
Radio Survivor Podcast #9: Remembering Negativland’s Don Joyce
August 04, 2015 06:52 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBThis week Jennifer Waits joins us live in studio as we remember Don Joyce, a pioneering sound artist and member of the culture jamming musical group Negativland, who passed away on July 22. We also discuss AT&T’s plan to activate the FM radio’s on the carrier’s Android phones, and KEXP’s recent 12-hour marathon broadcast exploring […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #9: Remembering Negativland’s Don Joyce appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #8: Bainbridge Community Broadcasting Chose Podcasting over LPFM
July 28, 2015 09:02 - 59 minutes - 34.8 MBAfter doing the math the founders of Bainbridge Community Broadcasting in Washington State decided that podcasting was a better route to serve their community than low-power FM. Barry and Channie Peters join us to discuss why they made this decision and how they’re using radio to inform and educate the community of Bainbridge Island. In […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #8: Bainbridge Community Broadcasting Chose Podcasting over LPFM appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #7: The FCC’s Legacy of Failure with Media Ownership Policy
July 21, 2015 07:40 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBOn this episode Dr. Christopher Terry from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee tells us how the FCC has fumbled its updates of media ownership regulation for a dozen years, and why that’s important. We also learn why community radio and independent musicians should care that NPR has left the MIC coalition, a lobbying group targeting music […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #7: The FCC’s Legacy of Failure with Media Ownership Policy appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #6: The Portland Radio Project’s Journey from Online to LPFM
July 14, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBThe Portland Radio Project is Portland, Oregon’s newest low-power FM station. However, it started as an online station, with no plans for a terrestrial broadcast. On this episode we learn why PRP made this pivot, and the philosophy behind its public service approach to broadcasting. Paul and Eric run down the top radio news stories, […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #6: The Portland Radio Project’s Journey from Online to LPFM appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #5: Don’t Make Our Radios Obsolete
July 07, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWe examine digital radio in Norway, where the biggest FM stations will go away in 2017, and in the US, where the adoption of HD Radio has been slow. We also assess Apple’s new, and underwhelming, Beats 1 Radio. In college radio news Jennifer reviews the upcoming CBI conference and podcasts at WMSE in Milwaukee, […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #5: Don’t Make Our Radios Obsolete appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #4: Breaking the Public Radio Podcast Mold
June 30, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBCan public and community radio find ways to innovate with podcasting, and reach new audiences, rather than mostly repackage what’s on air? Ernesto Aguilar, program director of Pacifica station KPFT-FM in Houston, joins to tackle that question. Our college radio correspondent Jennifer Waits joins as third co-host to run down our radio news headlines, and […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #4: Breaking the Public Radio Podcast Mold appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #3: FCC Paper Tiger Teams vs Pirate Radio
June 23, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThe FCC Enforcement Bureau and pirate radio are the topics of the day, as Prof. John Anderson of Brooklyn College joins us to discuss the broadcast industry’s furor over the Commission’s plans to ratchet down its resident field agent presence around the country. We also tackle the FCC’s $100 million fine levied against AT&T, House […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #3: FCC Paper Tiger Teams vs Pirate Radio appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #2: Facilitating LPFM with Sabrina Roach
June 16, 2015 07:01 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBOn this episode hosts Paul Riismandel and Eric Klein talk with Sabrina Roach, a “doer” with Brown Paper Tickets who has focused her efforts on helping to coordinate and encourage low-power FM stations in Washington State’s Puget Sound region. First, Eric tries to define “great radio.” Then Paul and Eric catch up on news from […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #2: Facilitating LPFM with Sabrina Roach appeared first on Radio Survivor.
Radio Survivor Podcast #1: The Free Music Archive
June 11, 2015 05:54 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBOn this first edition of the Radio Survivor podcast we introduce the team: hosts and producers Paul Riismandel and Eric Klein, along with editors and correspondents Jennifer Waits and Matthew Lasar. We review news about community station KUSP in Santa Cruz, CA and discuss the ongoing rollout of new low-power FM stations. We check in […] The post Radio Survivor Podcast #1: The Free Music Archive appeared first on Radio Survivor.