LESSONS LEARNED IN SEASON 4
Listen to Craig Bruce share what he learned from interviewing the best of the best - Tim Blackwell, Wendy Harmer, Jamie Dunn, Robin Bailey, Ash Bradnam and Andy Lee.
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2:26 Introducing Game Changers: Rising Stars:
- Tanya Hennessy, Ryan & Tanya (6am-9am Canberra), HIT 104.7
- Ryan Jon, Ryan & Tanya (6am-9am Canberra), HIT 104.7
- Ash London, Ash London Live (8pm-11pm National), HIT Network
- Heather Maltman, Heather, Dan & Ben (5am-9am Gold Coast), Sea FM 90.9
- Smallzy, Smallzy's Surgery (7pm-10pm National), Nova 969
- Amos Gill, Amos, Cat & Angus, (6am-9am Adelaide), HIT 107
- Ben Harvey and Liam Stapleton, Triple J Breakfast (6am-9am Adelaide), Triple J
- Stacey June and Kristie Mercer, The Thinkergirls (7pm-9pm National), KIIS 1065
- Mike Etheridge and Emma Chow, Mike E and Emma, (6am-9am National), EDGE 96.1
- Zoe Marshall, Meet the Marshalls (7am-9am Brisbane Sundays), Nova 106.9
- Dave Matthews, The Hot Breakfast: Dave, Same & Ash (6am-9am Sunshine Coast), Hot 91.1
- Pete Currulli, Lisa & Pete (4pm-7pm Perth), Mix 94.5.
4:15 Craig Bruce reflecting on Tim Blackwell, an announcer who moved into a key content position
4:45 Tim explaining how he had to earn it and learn from Hughesy & Kate
6:28 Craig explaining how Tim broke conventional rules of radio to create his show
7:05 Wendy Harmer remembering when everything was greatly heavily produced and explaining why she creates a different style of radio
7:46 Craig commending Wendy on her career
9:02 Craig discussing the importance of words to any career in radio
9:35 Wendy explaining the level of vulnerability exposed by a talkback caller
10:07 Jamie Dunn being 'a friend on air' for the audience
10:45 Craig explaining the importance of the host connecting with the audience
13:00 Jamie saying the hardest thing on radio is to be yourself
13:20 Craig outlining the connection Robin Bailey has to her audience, which is reflected in the rating after her move to Triple M
14:20 Craig explaining the importance of getting to the heart of the story before committing to it on the radio
15:21 Robin recommending radio hosts 'stop talking about yourself'
16:33 Craig remarking on Ash Bradnam’s raw honesty when talking about getting sober
18:31 Craig noting how the flaws in some presenters make them the hosts that people like
19:50 Craig exploring the all or nothing attitude that makes Hamish Blake and Andy Lee the success they are
21:53 Craig sharing his view on radio engagement – they are not listening to you. To make your mark you need to be all in.