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Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast

Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast dives deep into the ever-changing world of radio, television, and digital media. Each episode features interviews with industry leaders, innovators, and rising stars, exploring everything from the latest technological advancements to the ongoing impact of broadcasting on society.

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Mike Richards & Ron Tarrant on the future of sports radio

Veteran sports talk host Mike Richards is about to resurface on the airwaves in Calgary after a tumultuous summer for sports media, particularly in Calgary and Vancouver, where Rogers Sports & Media took Sportsnet Radio off the air in both markets. The Raw Mike Richards Show, which Richards had been independently producing, alongside imaging guru and executive producer Ron Tarrant , had been…

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Numeris & NLogic President & CEO Alicia Olson-Keating talks Radio Local+

A year and a half ago media research and measurement veteran Alicia Olson-Keating took the helm of Numeris knowing that she had a lot of work ahead of her to help the measurement agency regain trust with the industry. In her first interview with Broadcast Dialogue , she discusses Radio Local+, Numeris' new hybrid measurement approach, why it took so long to get here, and why the industry needs to…

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The Future of AM Radio with Matt Caine & Rob Brown

Third generation broadcaster Matt Caine is among the independent radio group owners grappling with where the industry is headed. Caine is the president of Whiteoaks Communications , which recently moved two of the company's heritage AM stations to HD Radio to expand the reach of another heritage AM - CKTB St. Catharines - one of four stations it acquired in the Bell Media divestiture. Caine and…

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Sharon Taylor on Triton Digital's Canadian Podcast Report

Podcast listening is no longer a niche activity for Canadians, with Triton Digital's Canadian Podcast Report affirming that 46% of us are now listening monthly. Triton's Chief Revenue Officer Sharon Taylor joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about that report and the state of podcasting in Canada, including the ongoing conversation around the shift to video, untapped opportunities, and…

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Rogers Sports & Media alumni Sheldon MacLeod, Robert Linden, Lisa Blackburn & Amanda Wawryk on station closures and the future of broadcast news

Imagine the station you’ve dedicated years of your life to suddenly going completely dark. That’s the reality for 80 Rogers Sports & Media employees this week as the company shuttered six radio stations Tuesday and laid off a total of 230 staff across the media division. On this episode of the podcast, we’re holding space for the people who built these stations. We're joined by a lineup of Rogers…

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CHUM 104.5's new morning show duo 'Nat & Josie' with PD Christian Hall

Josie Dye and Nat Hunter are making history as the first new morning show to launch on Toronto's legendary CHUM-FM in more than 40 years that doesn't include long-serving hosts Marilyn Denis or Roger Ashby . Nat & Josie joined Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast , alongside CHUM 104.5 Program Director Christian Hall , ahead of their launch in the weekday morning time slot to talk about the monumental…

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Craig Lester & Tim Parent of ag news startup Rural Roots Canada

Radio news veteran Craig Lester bet on himself in 2022, leaving his full-time job at Calgary's 660 News Radio to pursue his passion for agriculture media. Rural Roots Canada now reaches radio stations across Alberta and B.C. with both weather and daily features, in addition to providing communications support to the industry. Lester and Tim Parent join Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk…

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Podstarter's Rhys Waters on Echo Podcast Summit, Canada's Best Podcasts Ranked & more

The theme of this year's Echo Podcast Summit is community. Returning to Halifax for a third year on June 18, founder and Podstarter Chief Creative & Partner Rhys Waters is on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast talking about what's in store for this year's event. He also shares his thoughts on setting realistic markers for a podcast's success, and discusses his Canada’s Best Podcasts Ranked project.…

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Radiodays North America 2026 recap

Radiodays North America was dominated by discussion of regulatory challenges , overcoming measurement hurdles, meaningfully reaching media buyers , and the impact of AI, among other timely topics. Listen to our audio recap of some of this year's RDNA highlights featuring Pattison Media President Rod Schween and Chief Innovation Officer Andrew Snook , Trailblazers Chair Nancy Brown Dacko , Paul…

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WideOrbit’s WO Aurora: Radio Automation Moves to the Cloud

WideOrbit’s William “Dub” Irvin , Managing Director and VP of Radio Automation, and Jason Hancock , Senior Director of Global Sales, join Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast to discuss the launch of WO Aurora and what cloud-based automation means for radio operators facing rising cost pressure, aging infrastructure, and shifting operational needs. The conversation covers the move from rooms full of…

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Nancy Brown Dacko on Trailblazers' transformation

The original mission of the Trailblazers hasn't changed, but as the media landscape continues to evolve, the advocacy organization for Canadian women in media is evolving with it, marking its most transformative year to date. Celebrating its 22nd year, Trailblazers is moving forward with a renewed focus, including the introduction of the Next Gen Trailblazer Awards , and the new Trailblazer…

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