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.
Latest episodes
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32 min
Brent Bambury reflects on his more than four decades with CBC
Despite a career that's included being heard Saturday mornings on CBC Radio for nearly a quarter century, Brent Bambury will eternally be known by a generation of kids as the host…
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34 min
2026 OAB Hall of Fame Award recipient Chris Pearson
Former Acadia Broadcasting President Chris Pearson is the 2026 recipient of the OAB Hall of Fame Award, recognizing a career reflecting broadcast excellence. Pearson, who also happ…
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16 min
Dielectric’s Keith Pelletier on Brazil’s World Cup Build, DTV+ and Predicting RF Failures Before They Happen
Dielectric president Keith Pelletier rejoins Shawn Smith to talk about how broadcast TV is becoming an IP-based data service, and what it takes to build the infrastructure behind i…
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53 min
Scot Turner, Ivar Hamilton & Liz Janik on David Marsden & the CFNY legacy
Legendary CFNY DJ, programmer and Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Hall of Famer David Marsden passed away Sept. 25th at the age of 85.On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue -…
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22 min
Chris Evans of IAMT previews IBC Amsterdam
IAMT, the International Association of MediaTech, introduced a new identity at NAB Show earlier this year, expanding its broadcast legacy into a broader media tech ecosystem.Ahead…
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17 min
Do More Without Spending More: WideOrbit’s Playbook for Lean Radio Ops
In this sponsored episode of Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast, host Rob Brimacombe sits down with Jason Hancock, Senior Director of Global Sales at WideOrbit, and William “Dub” Irv…
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47 min
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 Rog…
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24 min
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 a…
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35 min
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,…
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18 min
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 Reven…
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35 min
Rogers Sports & Media alumni Sheldon MacLeod, Robert Linden, Lisa Blackburn & Amanda Wawryk on station closure…
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 shutte…
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44 min
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 Mar…
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42 min
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 re…
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41 min
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 Broadc…
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34 min
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…
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23 min
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…
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27 min
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,…
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13 min
MusicMaster’s Next Chapter: Smarter AI, Cloud Evolution and a More Holistic Radio Stack
In this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Publisher Shawn Smith talks with MusicMaster, Director of Operations, Jerry Parker about where radio programming technology is…
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15 min
Dielectric’s Speed Advantage: Innovation, Reliability and Broadcast Partnerships
Combining engineering precision, faster delivery, and long-term reliability to help broadcasters modernize transmission infrastructure.In this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The P…
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20 min
Departure Festival + Conference Co-founder Kevin Barton
Some of the most influential voices in music, film, TV and media will gather in Toronto, May 4-10, as Departure Festival + Conference gears up for its second annual event.We welcom…