RadioTalks Podcast from Learning Waves
Radio Talks is the podcast from Learning Waves. Learning Waves was set up in 2004 to provide training for those working in the Independent Commercial Radio Sector in Ireland and is an industry led initiative.
Episodes
In this episode of RadioTalks, we take a moment to reflect on a busy and exciting year across the radio industry. We hear from Learning Waves journalism graduate Jamie Ryan about his first months on placement at East Coast FM and what it’s really like getting started in radio. Award-winning broadcaster Kieran McGuinness shares his journey from musician to presenter and what drives his love of music radio. We’re also joi...
Christmas can be a difficult time of year for many and its always great to see radio stations in Ireland airing charity initiatives . On this podcast we chat to Edwina Grace from KCLR 96FM about their Toy Drive for 2025 and Callum Farmer who is the breakfast show producer for Spin 1038 about their event which is Emma, Dave and Fiona's Big Night of Laughs.
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The annual IMRO Radio Awards ceremony took place in Kilkenny in early October, celebrating excellence across Irish radio.
This year, the “Newcomer of the Year” award was presented to Ukrainian journalist Yuliia Riabova, originally from Odesa.
Yuliia arrived in Ireland in 2023 and has since become part of the Radio Ke...
In episode 31 of RadioTalks we talk to Martin Howard, Programme Controller, Shannonside/Northern Sound and Melanie O’Sullivan, Marketing and Events Manager, Radio Kerry to discuss the recent Ai for Radio course delivered by Joanne Sweeney and how it has impacted Martin’s, Melanie’s role since completing the course. We also get some general thoughts and views on Ai and its use in radio and its impact and mana...
In this episode of RadioTalks, we hear from Jackie Neill - trainer, consultant, and producer with over 30 years’ experience in radio, editorial leadership, and production. Jackie shares insights from her media career, freelancing journey, running a business, and the importance of representation in the industry.
Now Head Judge for the IMRO Radio Awards 2025, Jackie offers valuable tips on crafting a standout entry and reflects...
Looking Ahead – Radio into the Future with James Cridland, editor of Podnews, a daily podcast newsletter, and a radio futurologist — a writer, consultant, advisor and speaker.
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Steven Reiner joined the Stony Brook faculty at the beginning of the 2008-09 academic year after working for more than a decade as a producer for the CBS News magazine program “60 Minutes.
Radio’s Role in Providing Trusted News for Consumers.
with Professor Steven Reiner, Stony Brook University, USA
Moderator: Fiona Stack, Radio Kerry
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Harnessing the Power of Diversity and Sustainability for Content and Commercial Growth
GEDI with Laura Costello, THINKHOUSE, Aisling Heraughty, Ocean FM, Andrew Campbell-Edie, Irish Centre for Diversity
Moderated by Robbie Fogarty from Sunshine 106.8
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Sustaining Radio’s Future
with Aoife MacEvilly, Broadcasting and Video on Demand Commissioner, Coimisiún na Meán, Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio, RTE, Chris Doyle, CEO, Bauer Media Audio Ireland, Sean Barry, Managing Director, Wireless Ireland, Ronan McManamy, CEO, Clare FM/Tipp FM.
Moderator: Will Faulkner, Midlands Radio 3
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AI – Opportunities and Challenges for the Audio Sector
with Glen Mulcahy, Titanium Media, James Cridland, PodNews, Joanne Sweeney, Digital Training Institute
Moderator – Jess Kelly, Newstalk
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The Presenters Story
with Graham O’Toole, Nathan O’Reilly
Moderator: Niamh O’Reilly
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Leadership | Resilience | Motivation – Sport and Business
Jim Gavin, Irish Aviation Authority, former Dublin Manager and current Chairperson of GAA Football Review Committee in conversation with Adrian Barry, Off the Ball
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Radio in Cars and on Devices
with Pedro Valiente, Head of Partnerships, Radio Player
Moderated by Michael Kelly from The IBI
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Connecting with Younger Audiences
with Andy Roberts, Radio Consultant, UK, Alison Healy, Today FM, Mark Cunning, Group Content Director, Wireless Ireland
Moderator – Kayte O’Malley, Galway Bay FM
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Protecting Journalism into the Future
with Andrew McLindon, An Garda Siochána, Ciara Riordan, BBC News, Dawn Wheatley, DCU, Bernadette Prendergast, Galway Bay FM
Moderator: Greg Hughes, Highland Radio
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The Future of Audio Advertising – The Agency Perspective
With Jade Finn, Head of Planning and Investment, Dentsu, Emma O’Doherty, Chief Client Officer, Mindshare/Group M, Andy Pierce, Group Strategy Director, Core, Simon Geraghty, Research and Insights Director, OMG
Moderator: Ciaran Cunningham, CEO, Radiocentre Ireland
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Radio Days Ireland is a unique 2 day conference which took place on 27th and 28th March 2025 in the Gibson Hotel, Dublin. The event is a joint initiative by Learning Waves Skillnet, the training body for the Independent Commercial Radio Sector in Ireland and IBI, the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland.
In this Episode we hear from Niall Power from Beat 102103 on the Top 10 Radio Promotions
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Radio Days Ireland is a unique 2 day conference which will take place on 27th and 28th March 2025 in the Gibson Hotel, Dublin. The event is a joint initiative by Learning Waves Skillnet, the training body for the Independent Commercial Radio Sector in Ireland and IBI, the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland.
In this episode we hear from Stephen Reiner, Ciaran Cunningham, Joanne Sweeney and Andy Roberts, enjoy!
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In this Episode of RadioTalks you will hear from Fionnuala Rabbitt, Managing Director at Highland Radio in Donegal and also current Chairperson of Learning Waves.
Fionnuala took over as Chairperson of Learning Waves in September 2024 following the appointment of former Chairperson Patricia Monahan to Director of Audio in RTE. Fionnuala has been a Director of Learning Waves since 2017 and served as Vice Chair since 2022....
Radio in Ireland is so successful at raising money and awareness through many charity initiatives. We were lucky enough to catch up with some presenters to find out more, including John Breslin from Highland Radio, John Morley Galway Bay FM, Declan Meehan - East Coast FM along with Michael Crawley LMFM, Emma, Dave and Aisling - Spin 1038 and wrapping it all up PJ +Jim from Radio Nova - enjoy!
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