Blast From The Past: Robert ‘Radio Bob’ Lewin, 1970
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Robert “Radio Bob” Lewin in the summer of 1970. Send your Blast From The Past to Cameron at [email protected] for your chance to be featured.
Spotify Could Go Hi-Fi Soon – At A Price
Spotify is reportedly preparing to launch a high-fidelity streaming plan, known internally as "Supremium," per reports. This move aims to generate more revenue and address investor demands for higher prices amid budget shortfalls and layoffs.
Troy University Gives Alabama Authors New Voice
Troy Public Radio, at Troy University in Alabama, has launched a new podcast called Alabama Aloud, where literature expert Dr. Don Noble narrates works by Alabama authors like Daniel Wallace, Marlin Barton, Suzanne Hudson every two weeks.
Mo Amer and Luminary Are ‘Joking Not Joking’
Comedians Mo Amer and Azhar Usman have started their own Luminary Original podcast, Joking Not Joking. The show, now streaming, tackles significant questions like simulation theory, the nature of money, and life after death.
Fentanyl, Fertility, and Failure In New Serial Podcast
The New York Times and Serial Productions have announced a new five-part podcast titled The Retrievals. The narrative series focuses on patients at the Yale Fertility Center who complained of severe pain until a shocking discovery was made.
Bri Bagwell Shows Off Tour Life In ‘Only Vans’
Country artist Bri Bagwell is launching a new podcast called Only Vans. The podcast will feature entertaining and heartfelt interviews with artists, conducted by Bri while on the road. The interviews will take place inside Bagwell's band van.
AMFA Senators Say AM/FM Radio ‘Un-American’
As the American Music Fairness Act sputters out in Congress, Variety has once again published a guest column in support of taxing local radio. This time, it's AMFA co-sponsors Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
Jeffries Steps In As Results’ OM After Boris’ Passing
Results Radio LLC has hired JJ Jeffries as the Operations Manager and Program Director for its 4-station cluster in Chico, California. He will replace Paul Boris, who passed away unexpectedly in May, as PD for the cluster’s four stations.
New England Inspector Shotwell Leaving Spectrum
Bob Shotwell, Alternative Broadcast Inspector and owner of Spectrum Investigative Services, will retire on July 1. Vermont Broadcasters Chip Morgan and Maria Slattery will assume ownership of Spectrum at that time. Shotwell has been associated with Spectrum since 2003.
NAB Show Named A Top 100 US Trade Show
The NAB announced that the NAB Show in Las Vegas has been ranked as one of the top trade shows in the United States. This recognition will be honored by Trade Show Executive at their Gold 100 Awards & Summit.
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