Jul 29, 2010
This podcast is actually two Media Network programmes rolled into one. We originated the show from Berlin on November 8th and 15th 1990, a year after the fall of the wall. I was keen to visit Radio Berlin International, the voice of the GDR, located in a former furniture factory on the Nalepastrasse. Because of its...
Jul 28, 2010
This was actually my first attempt at making a mini radio documentary, being 23 at the time. Joined Radio Netherlands (Radio Nederland as it was then called) the year before.
In July 1981 I got an interview with the late Professor Lou de Jong (he died in 2005), who worked at Radio Oranje in London during the war....
Jul 27, 2010
There was quite a bit of reaction to the interview segments I posted with David Smith, Director of Okapi Consulting. I first met David when he worked as a current affairs producer at Radio Netherlands. An earlier video vimeo.com/11938989 talks about how he got involved in the re-launch of Capital Radio, Transkei in...
Jul 27, 2010
This is a show that aired in early 1990, looking at the consequences for Forces Radio in Germany following German reunification. It turns out this is an old building, but it is the one I remember visiting in Frankfurt. And the site at the end of this post some fantastic pictures of studios with rotary faders in them....
Jul 26, 2010
I am pleased to announce that if you're using a Pure Internet radio, like the Evoke, then these Vintage radio podcasts are all available through The Lounge (www.thelounge.com). Just select the Lounge on your radio and search for Media Network. Sounds great! It is a shame that the other Internet brands like Reciva have...