RadioTalks Podcast from Learning Waves

The Presenters Story with Graham O’Toole, Nathan O’Reilly Moderator: Niamh O’ReillySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio in Cars and on Devices with Pedro Valiente, Head of Partnerships, Radio Player Moderated by Michael Kelly from The IBISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Fionnuala also represents Highland Radio and the sector on the board of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland(IBI) and is also a board member of IRS+.  Prior to joining Highland Radio, Fionnuala  worked in Galway Bay FM as a researcher and producer. In this episode, Fionnuala will share her radio journey, how her family influenced her career, her role in Highland Radio and her thoughts on Learning Waves, the Radio Sector, its future and its challenges.  This is one not to miss!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode dive into all things election coverage with three industry experts: Kieran Foley, WLRFM, Sarah Kieran, Media Lawyer, and Niall Delaney, Ocean FM. Together, they share their insights on the legal challenges, audience engagement, and overcoming obstacles in covering local, EU, and general electionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we explore mental health, resilience, burnout, and confidence for journalists in the radio industry. We are joined by Tara Duggan, Group Deputy Head of News at Bauer Media Audio Ireland, and Sheila Naughton, Multimedia Reporter at Newstalk, who will share their experiences as journalists. Additionally, Áine O'Meara, Programme Leader at Headline Ireland, discusses her work with Headline, Ireland's national programme for responsible reporting and representation of mental illness and suicideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we chat with graduates from the Learning Waves Radio Presenter Course: Jessica Maciel, Radio Presenter and DJ, Max Kane, Researcher, Producer, and Newsreader at East Coast FM, and Kathryn McKiernan, Radio Presenter at 98FM. They share their inspiring journeys, experiences after completing the programme, and valuable advice for prospective participants. Additionally, we are joined by Teresa Hanratty, Learning Waves Network Manager, who provides insights into the programme’s offerings and its impact on aspiring radio professionals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.