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Learning Waves Podcast.
Welcome to Learning Waves Podcast section. In this section you will find Podcasts from our training courses, our trainers and experts across the industry.
RadioTalks - Episode 25 - Election Coverage: Challenges and Highlights
- October 11th, 2024
This episode dives into all things election coverage with three industry experts: Kieran Foley, WLRFM, Sarah Kieran, MediaLawyer, and Niall Delaney, Ocean FM. Together, they share [...]
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RadioTalks - Episode 24 - From Intern to Managing Editor at Newstalk: Patricia Monahan's Radio Journey
- September 19th, 2024
In this episode of RadioTalks, we sit down with Patricia Monahan as she reflects on her time as Managing Editor of Newstalk and Chairperson of Learning Waves. Patricia shares insig [...]
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RadioTalks - Episode 23 - Building Resilience: Mental Health and Confidence in Radio Journalism
- August 8th, 2024
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 Bau [...]
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RadioTalks - Episode 22 - From Australia to Ireland: Fyona Smith's Story
- July 11th, 2024
In this episode we sit down with Fyona Smith, Managing Editor at Today FM. Fyona shares her incredible journey from Australia to Ireland, revealing how she fell in love with the co [...]
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RadioTalks - Episode 21 - Broadcasting Dreams: The Story of the Learning Waves Radio Presenter Course Graduates
- June 13th, 2024
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 Ea [...]
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RadioTalks - Episode 20 - Celebrating 20 Years of Learning Waves
- May 8th, 2024
Join us for a special episode commemorating 20 years of Learning Waves! In this milestone discussion, we sit down with Teresa Hanratty, Network Manager, Patricia Monahan, Chairpers [...]
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RadioTalks - Episode 19 - Journey to Journalism: The Story of the Learning Waves Journalism Graduates
- April 10th, 2024
In this episode, we hear from graduates and mentors about the award winning Journalism Graduate Programme from Learning Waves. Hear from Darragh O'Connor and Isabella Finn, alo [...]
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RadioTalks - Episode 18 - Radio Experts share insights on European Stage
- March 14th, 2024
In this episode, we chat with Irish radio representatives heading to Radiodays Europe in Munich. Nessa McGann, Radiodays Europe Programme Group Co-Ordinator, discusses the event [...]
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RadioTalks - Episode 17 - The World of Work to 2030: Insights from Russell Beck
- February 7th, 2024
In this episode we speak with Russell Beck, Imagine ThinkDo. This episode delves into the visionary insights of Russell’s new book, ‘The World of Work to 2030,’ e [...]
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RadioTalks - Episode 16 - 2024: Radio Leaders Insights
- January 11th, 2024
In this episode radio leaders, Gabrielle Cummins, CEO and Programme Director at Beat 102 103, Brian McCarthy, National Sales Director at Urban Media, John Purcell, CEO at KCLR 96FM [...]
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