[Internetradio] NYTimes: China’s Leash on Hong Kong Tightens, Choking a Broadcaster

2020-07-08 Thread John A. Figliozzi
, Choking a Broadcaster https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/world/asia/hong-kong-security-china-media.html?referringSource=articleShare John a Figliozzi ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 306

2020-06-06 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning in what

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 305

2020-06-06 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning in what

Re: [Internetradio] SIGINT CHATTER: Radio Moscow and the Cold War

2020-05-23 Thread John A. Figliozzi
The 1960s were pre-NPR by a significant measure. WNYC then was municipally owned by the City of New York (WNYE was and may still be owned of the New York City Board of Education) and it’s output more resembled that of present day Pacifica (which owns WBAI today) than present day NPR. Mayor Fio

[Internetradio] The Guardian view on BBC Radio 3: a balm to the soul | Editorial

2020-05-12 Thread John A. Figliozzi
This Guardian editorial speaks directly about BBC Radio 3 domestically in the UK, but has both reference and applicability to the importance and utility of radio generally in our current circumstances. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/03/the-guardian-view-on-bbc-radio-3-a-balm-

[Internetradio] Join Me in My Obsession with “Desert Island Discs”

2020-03-19 Thread John A. Figliozzi
An ode to a classic BBC Radio 4 program, once heard on the World Service, and today available by podcast... as described herein. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/join-me-in-my-obsession-with-desert-island-discs?utm_source=onsite-share&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=onsite-share&u

[Internetradio] NYTimes: Keep Calm and Listen to Brian Lehrer

2020-03-19 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Keep Calm and Listen to Brian Lehrer https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/nyregion/keep-calm-and-listen-to-brian-lehrer.html?referringSource=articleShare ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/lis

[Internetradio] The Death of the American DJ

2020-03-16 Thread John A. Figliozzi
The NPR daily program 1A out of WAMU Washington DC had an interesting segment on this topic today. Scott Fybush of Northeast Radio Watch and Dr. Demento are among those interviewed. https://the1a.org/ John Figliozzi Sent from my iPhone___ Internetra

[Internetradio] Fwd: [WOR] RNZ guts Concert radio as it plans appeal to youth

2020-02-05 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Big changes appear to be coming to both RNZ and RTE. This one is understandable but regrettable — especially if the plan is to replace Concert with a automated impersonal service online. Online is fine but the curated classical programming now on Concert is some of the best available anywhere.

[Internetradio] Cool Listening Suggestions

2020-02-01 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Peter Skiera, VP of Product Development for Como Audio (which just incidentally produces some of the finest Internet/FM radio audio devices on the market) does a blog where he periodically makes some observations and suggestions about the Internet audio/radio landscape and what can be heard ther

[Internetradio] Behind the Racial Uproar at One of the World’s Best Jazz Stations - The New York Times

2020-01-29 Thread John A. Figliozzi
WBGO 88.3 Newark is a storied radio station, but the pressures radio is feeling now everywhere is banging on this jazz stalwart’s door. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/29/nyregion/wbgo-newark-jazz.html John Figliozzi ___ Internetradio mailing list Inte

Re: [Internetradio] [odxa] [WOR] The Shortwave Report

2020-01-13 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Sputnik (Never a SW station by any stretch), Japan, Germany, Spain. As long >> as SW is not really the medium, he could pull in a lot of more exotic >> outlets. Does not qualify as a DX program. >> >> 73, Glenn Hauser >> >> >> >> On Monday, Janua

[Internetradio] The Shortwave Report

2020-01-13 Thread John A. Figliozzi
This one apparently has been flying under my (and possibly your) radar. There is a weekly half hour program called “The Shortwave Report” produced by an organization called Outfar Press based in California. It consists of selected news reports recorded from a shortwave radio. The segments I h

[Internetradio] What the election fall-out means for the BBC - BBC News

2019-12-18 Thread John A. Figliozzi
The BBC as we know it is in more jeopardy than you think. https://www.bbc.com/news/election-2019-50817529 John Figliozzi Sarasota, FL ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/internet

[Internetradio] RTÉ has confirmed that it is seeking to reduce its workforce by 200 as one of a series of measures to tackle its financial crisis and reduce projected costs by €60m over the next three

2019-11-14 Thread John A. Figliozzi
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2019/1106/1089209-rte-cuts/ ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/internetradio To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to internetradio-requ...@hard-core-dx

[Internetradio] Govt to consider replacing RNZ, TVNZ with new entity

2019-11-14 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Details here... https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/403232/govt-to-consider-replacing-rnz-tvnz-with-new-public-broadcaster from RNZ. John Figliozzi Halfmoon, NY ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

[Internetradio] Notre Dame Coverage from France

2019-04-15 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Interesting and unfortunate dichotomy in coverage from France (in English) on the Notre Dame catastrophe in Paris. France 24 television, available online, has on site up to the minute coverage. But with RFI Anglais radio, shades of Radio Prague during the 1968 invasion. RFI, also available onl

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 226

2019-04-08 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning in what

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 225

2019-04-02 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning in what

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 224

2019-03-29 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning in what

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 223

2019-03-29 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning in what

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 222

2019-03-26 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning in what

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 221

2019-03-26 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning in what

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 197 Errata

2018-12-24 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Apologies for the stub version of 197 that initially went out. Don’t quite know what happened there, but there is a corrected version already out. John Figliozzi Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide” 192 page 8th edition available from Universal Radio [universal-radio.com] and Amazon [amazon.

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 192

2018-11-24 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 191

2018-11-23 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 190

2018-11-22 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 189

2018-11-20 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 188

2018-11-16 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 187

2018-11-15 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 186

2018-11-15 Thread John A . Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Crisis at ABC Australia

2018-10-05 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Excellent article in The Age (Melbourne) https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-barbarians-are-not-at-the-gate-they-re-in-the-building-20181001-p50728.html John Figliozzi Halfmoon, NY (USA)___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.com h

Re: [Internetradio] Like World Music?

2018-08-07 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Love it! Keep ‘em comin’ ! > On Aug 7, 2018, at 3:53 PM, Paul Webster wrote: > > You might also like FIP Autour du Monde > https://www.fip.fr/webradio-fip-autour-du-monde > > > Sent while mobile > >> On 7 Aug 2018, at 21:46, John A. Figliozzi wrote: >

[Internetradio] Like World Music?

2018-08-07 Thread John A. Figliozzi
If your tastes in music are eclectic and like to take you all around the world in styles and genres of all types, then this station is for you. Sveriges P2 Varlden (Varlden — to be precise with two dots over the “a”— is Swedish for “world”. ) Here’s a link to the station’s web page which has a

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 180

2018-07-24 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 179

2018-07-24 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 177

2018-07-24 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 175

2018-07-24 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

[Internetradio] Podding Along - Issue 174

2018-07-24 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands. Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every other day (when

Re: [Internetradio] BBC - BBC’S Global audience rises to 376m - Media Centre

2018-07-10 Thread John A. Figliozzi
That is interesting because most surveys of domestic audiences show internet listening as a percentage of all platforms down around 10-15%. Analog FM or terrestrial broadcast is right around the 50-60% range with digital (DAB) in Europe in the 30-40% range and digital in North America below tha

Re: [Internetradio] [ODXA] Podding Along - Issue 170

2018-05-25 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Yes it would! Sorry for the poor proofreading. I did correct the source in a subsequent e-mail. Glad someone is paying attention! Thank you. Here’s the link: https://www.npr.org/2018/04/03/599120190/madeleine-albright-warns-dont-let-fascism-go-unnoticed-until-its-too-late > On May 25, 2018

[Internetradio] Scotland/France 6 Nations Rugby

2018-02-11 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Match is in the second half 26-23 France. Commentary can be heard via Internet audio streaming from BBC Radio Orkney and BBC Radio Shetland. John Figliozzi ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mai

[Internetradio] 6 Nations Rugby - England/Wales

2018-02-10 Thread John A. Figliozzi
For those interested, match commentary for England vs. Wales in the 2nd round of the Six Nations Rugby Championship is currently “in the clear” via BBC Radio Wales Internet stream. John Figliozzi ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core

[Internetradio] 6 Nations Rugby - Ireland/Italy

2018-02-10 Thread John A. Figliozzi
For those interested, match commentary for Ireland vs. Italy in the 2nd round of the Six Nations Rugby Championship is currently “in the clear” via RTÉ Radio One Internet stream. John Figliozzi ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.

Re: [Internetradio] [Swprograms] BBC licence fee could be means tested under Government charter renewal plans - Telegraph

2015-07-16 Thread John A. Figliozzi
I think the answer is two-fold: 1. The absolutely ridiculous profits and salaries this enterprise produces (largely due to its audiences' willingness to pay.) 2. The excess profits of the corporate world have to go somewhere. Cynical, yes. Inaccurate? I think not. John Figliozzi Halfmoon,

[Internetradio] Writers and Radio - BBC Radio 4

2015-05-22 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Right now (and, of course, available via podcast), BBC Radio 4 is streaming an "Archive on 4" program titled "Writers and Radio", an hour long discussion among writers who first came of age in the radio era. From the program web site: "This is the last era of radio-age writers. Authors born i

[Internetradio] Fwd: [dxld] Art Deco Radios

2014-12-23 Thread John A. Figliozzi
If you want to see his collection, there's a story and 6 minute video here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-31/art-deco-radio-collection/5859074 Begin forwarded message: > From: "'John A. Figliozzi' jfigl...@nycap.rr.com [dxld]" > > Date: December 23, 201

[Internetradio] Art Deco Radios

2014-12-23 Thread John A. Figliozzi
For all you collectors out there, or those who just appreciate the artistry and history of beautiful radios, ABC Classic FM's Margaret Throsby had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Richard Sheridan, a recognized world authority on radios from the Deco period. mpegmedia.abc.net.au/classic/midd

Re: [Internetradio] BBC reciva only until end of 2014?

2014-09-27 Thread John A. Figliozzi
There's also Vermont Public Radio's HD3 stream that's BBCWS 24/7. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 27, 2014, at 9:42 PM, Richard Cuff wrote: > > In the future, what will be interesting is if the AAC formatted files > (if that's what they choose) can be "stripped" out of the iPlayer > format, which th

[Internetradio] Radio Australia (continued)

2014-07-22 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Radio World confirms that the Australian Defense and Foreign Affairs office is insisting that any cuts and redundancies necessitated by the cancellation of the ABC International contract be concentrated in services and personnel associated only with that contract. That would be fine and narrowl

Re: [Internetradio] [Swprograms] Radio Australia

2014-07-15 Thread John A. Figliozzi
I have no disagreement whatsoever with your excellent (as usual) analysis. But I find it somewhat discordant that the BBCWS constantly touts increases in raw listening numbers worldwide and targets that represent near double digit growth year to year. I sincerely doubt there are 180 million "o

Re: [Internetradio] Radio Australia

2014-07-15 Thread John A. Figliozzi
; -Rob de Santos > > -Original Message----- > From: Internetradio [mailto:internetradio-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf > Of > John A. Figliozzi > Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 7:26 AM > To: ; o...@yahoogroups.com; na...@yahoogroups.com; > Shortwave programming discussi

[Internetradio] Cut here: reshaping the ABC

2014-07-15 Thread John A. Figliozzi
I found this article on http://theconversation.com that you might like: "Cut here: reshaping the ABC". http://theconversation.com/cut-here-reshaping-the-abc-29166 John A. Figliozzi The Worldwide Listening Guide wwlgonline.com Sent fr

[Internetradio] Radio Australia

2014-07-15 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Here's what I've been able to assemble from various sources that I consider reliable about what can only be described as a truly catastrophic situation for Radio Australia. Keep in mind that RA management is left with few options, none of them good, in its efforts to preserve and maintain anyth

Re: [Internetradio] [dxld] BBC World Service to reduce shortwave transmissions

2014-02-19 Thread John A. Figliozzi
At one time, there was an annual publication put out by the BBC called "The BBC Handbook". It was an excellent primer on how to organize, operate and manage a prototype public service media enterprise. Today, the BBC seems intent on demonstrating how one destroys a former prototype public servi

[Internetradio] NYTimes: News Giant in Japan Seen as Being Compromised

2014-02-03 Thread John A. Figliozzi
http://nyti.ms/1biGe6o NHK is under criticism amid signs it is hewing to an agenda approved by the rightist government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Sent from my iPad ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotala

[Internetradio] NASWA DETAILS ITS 27th ANNUAL WINTER SWL FEST PROGRAM

2014-01-24 Thread John A. Figliozzi
NEWS RELEASEDate: January 24, 2014 NASWA DETAILS ITS 27th ANNUAL WINTER SWL FEST PROGRAM NASWA, the North American Shortwave Association, has announced preliminary program details for its 27th Annual Winter SWL Festival to be held at

[Internetradio] Fwd: ABC Radio National (ABC-RN) Summer

2013-12-20 Thread John A. Figliozzi
> ABC (Australia) Radio's Ideas Network--Radio National--Goes on Summer Holiday > > The regular programs of ABC Radio National (ABC-RN) along with most of their > presenters go on hiatus during an extended Christmas/New Year holiday period > that just happens in the southern hemisphere to coinci

[Internetradio] NYTimes: With No Notice, Putin Scraps Kremlin News Agencies

2013-12-09 Thread John A. Figliozzi
http://nyti.ms/1iPPcQO The decision to dissolve Ria Novosti, along with its international radio broadcaster, came as a complete surprise and signaled a major state media reorganization in Russia. Sent from my iPad ___ Internetradio mailing list Inter

Re: [Internetradio] Interesting item about changes TuneIn is making - putting content first vs. stations first.

2013-02-08 Thread John A. Figliozzi
Atta boy You tell 'em! :) Sent from my iPad On Feb 8, 2013, at 4:25 PM, xplore...@yahoo.com wrote: > Livin' the dream here, Apple OS all the way, baby! :-) > > > On Feb 8, 2013, at 3:15 PM, Richard Cuff wrote: > >> Heh - I've agreed to be a "guinea pig" for our company with Windows 8.

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