Air Heads

Laurie Atlas is talk host and Program Director for Grant Broadcasters at 4RO. His daily talk show called 'The Daily Agenda' goes out every afternoon on stations right across Queensland. Laurie is a seasoned professional and real gentleman of the industry.

James Speed has done his time on the air over the years but has since looked at a change in direction. James is the ACD at 101.9 The Fox in Melbourne and believes that Coaching and Mentoring talent is one of the biggest thrills you can get from our industry. He gives some great advice on how to receive an air check and recalls some fun memories of his time in the game including a permanent reminder of a bet he lost while working in QLD. Also on today's show a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT regarding this Pod Cast and yet another resource now available for you!

Luke Bradnam is King of the Gold Coast! At least he should be by now as that is where he has spent most of his radio career. Luke and Margaux are responsible for driving the Gold Coast home every weekday afternoon on Gold 92.5 FM. In this Episode Luke shares the lengths Luke had to go to to secure his first Radio Job! It's by far one of the best stories you will hear for a long time!

Lucy and Kel are Light FM's breakfast team in Melbourne. Lucy has (in her words) broken 2 Co-hosts prior to Kel and has held her position on the breakfast show for close to 11 years. You'll hear in this Pod Cast it's been quite your journey! Collectively 51 years of radio experience sits together in one one studio for a chat about our incredible industry - It's bound to be a conversation full of Golden Nuggets! Enjoy!

Jon calls the ACE radio network his family! He has been with them for most of his broadcasting career and has held many positions from Announcer, Music Director and has even captained the ship as Content Director. John has got some great insight to share about the industry that really runs through his blood! His dad this this job too.

Andrew Andrews is a "Triple Treat" when it comes to radio. He can pull off a quality On-Air Shift, his work in production is second to none and he's DJ'd live on air with all types of mash up shows over the journey. We'll walk through his journey on this episode and find out about the time he literally grabbed a bull by the horns!

Mel Dzelde has been Content Director of 5MU and Power FM in Murray Bridge for around 11 years so she has seen a lot of talent come and go. Mel breaks down what she is looking for in an announcer and what it's going to take to make it in this industry. The very reason Mel got into broadcasting is because of her encounter with Oprah in the USA, who else do you know that get's flowers from Oprah when they are sick?

Andy Wells is a Production Wiz with Light FM Melbourne and a VO Artist with EM Voices in Melbourne. Andy's career started like all of ours did... Wanting to be that voice between the speakers! Turned out Andy found another passion we he broke into the industry... Producers will love this Episode of Air Heads!

Adam Connelly really is a Jack of all trades in the Radio industry and in this Pod cast you will find out why... He has done Production, Content Directing, Announcing, Copy Writing and even Technical Support. Adam has some great advice for new recruits to the industry!

Mark Hyland is the regional Content Director for Grant Broadcasters, Victoria and South Australia. In this Episode of Air Heads he talks about what you should look at putting in your Air Check when you are applying for a job in the industry.