Jake Challenor February 21, 2017 2HD's Richard King: "Did that go to air, did it?" Jake Challenor Former Publisher Share on twitter Share on facebook Oops. The next day he drove his car into my parents' driveway and presented me with my very own new copies of The Chicago Years. Hush )", "Church Ends Talks on Sale of Radio Station", "2SM Lights Out as City Station Gives up on Country", "Sultan of Breakfast Swing Puts His Zing into 2SM's Zipper", ABT told of plans to warehouse TVQ shares, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2SM&oldid=1131699060, Hi-Tide Fishing Show (Saturday and Sunday 4am to 7am), This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 09:44. In February 1992 a commercial syndicate headed by John Brown attempted to purchase the station. I have also said elsewhere on this site that management is inconsistent in making decisions to get rid of someone. He has a strong, loyal and captive support base who would listen in. Run an audit of his content and when you have fact based evidence of this left bias, come back and present it to us. [15] It was rebranded Kick AM in mid-October with a format comprising country, rock and blues. Paul subsequently apologised for the completely inappropriate giveaway quiz, which mentioned alleged murder victim Charlise Mutten. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? Dave Sutherland across the 2SM Super Radio Network | Sydney NSW He made various forays into television as well, in particular the Seven Network's current affairs program Real Life, always looking debonair, interviewing the likes of Barbra Streisand and other Hollywood types. Hi-Tide is what you need for a successful day on the water. 2SM was outshone by the new FM stations in the 1980s, and Triple M's Doug Mulray became the most successful breakfast presenter in Australia, just how groundbreaking Ian MacRae was in the 1970s. So come back when you can to have another listen. . Material about his show has been removed from the 2SM website. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); How about you teach New news readers how to pronounce names or towns correctly or is it the fact tat they cant read. Arielle Free Scottish TV presenter and radio DJ. Talk Overnight is your perfect companion into the small hours of the morning. With over 60 years of commercial broadcasting experience, John Laws has returned to Sydney's 2SM 1269 & the Super Network. He became a radio celebrity in Newcastle, where he ruled the evening airwaves, and this article from the Newcastle Herald filled in a few gaps about Durry's background and family life. News man Terry Mabb was happy to mix with the chicks, too. Sherbet. I just enjoy variety, entertaining people and having fun life is too short to be too serious. One can assume that the chooks did their best to get to Alaska, too, if only to provide O'Byrne with a daily supply of googy eggs. The only thing I won from 2SM in 1978 was a copy of Steely Dan's Greatest Hits. If lucky Matthew from Newport is out there, or any of the other winners of "Airway to Heaven", I'd love to hear about how that trip was back in 1979. 2SM Radio; CADA (Edge 96.ONE) 2UE Easy Music; MMM Sydney ; K Rock 95.5; 2Day 104.1; ABC 774 AM; ABC Radio National; . What is free is your choice to reject the stations offer of continued employment in another role and find a platform that is a better fit for your style of presentation which is what Dean Mackin has decided to do and we wish him the best of luck in his endeavours. At the heart of the issue is that both Mackin and Folau are using their employers platform to espouse their personal views. Your email address will not be published. Specialist who owned and ran the largest and most successful online bulletin board service (500cc) in Australia (1985-1999) and who started one of the first internet companies in Australia (F1 Internet Services in 1994), he has done work . Will Aussie radio have its #metoo moment? I have never heard him being rude or shouting down to callers if they disagreed with him. Did Macca take the chooks with him? 2SM 1269AM Sydney - 2SM and The Super Network footprint covers over 90% of New South Wales and the booming corner of South East Queensland. But I wasn't complaining. 173-175 Maitland Road, Sandgate, New South Wales, 2304 Phone 49 676 111. Emailed him once re his program content and how he measured his listeners given 2SM are not part of the radio survey He replied I should piss off to 2gb. And he said: Yep yep, Im happy to stay with Carter. Meryl was sacked because she was too good & above some other older desperate radio announcer who should retire with a bottle of alcohol. Actually, that's an understatement. News Comment from Peter Saxon Dean Mackin (pictured) had been with 2HD, Newcastle since 2013, first as a producer, and was later given his own on-air timeslot: 2 to 5 on Saturday afternoons. - Trove", "31 Dec 1931 - NEW CATHOLIC BROADCASTING STATION (2SM) INAUGURATED. such as: the events of September 11, 2001, The Bali Bombings, the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, The Christchurch earthquake, The Granville Train Disaster of 1977 and the Holocaust in Rwanda of 1994, to name a few. Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs, or just enter your email below. Those who came and went during the first GG period included: Graeme Lyndon aka The Ghoul Guy, a rushed replacement when Mel got the chop. The SM call sign is taken from the initials of Saint Mary's.[3][4][5]. 2SM (ST. On 2SM, Tony Withers broadcast the Jantzen Hit Parade on Sundays, which was played over loudspeakers across Sydney's beaches. 2SM Mornings from 9am. A petition has been started at change.org by regular guest on the show Jordan Shanks in an attempt to convince 2SM to reinstate Marcus Paul. Can you help update this entry? So glad he is gonnoooo just heard this morning hope they put someone exciting on he certainly was not -not that i listened to him only heard excerpts that was enough for me, The best news i have heard i can now turn the radio on at 5 am maybe albo can give him a job tony, HOPE TO HEAR HIM AGAIN DESPITE HUS BAD JUDGEMENT CALL HOPE CRAIG HUTCHISON SIGNS MARCUS PAUL ON 11709 SEN TO ADD THE FEW 2SM LISTENERS TO 1170 SEN. Dear Dieter Whats being a lefty got to do with it? Nov 18, 2022. In September 1963 Stephenson oversaw a radical overhaul of 2SM's format when the station finally commenced 24-hour service. From 1975 to 1982 Sydney radio station 2SM played an intrinsic role in my life. A register of any agreements these presenters may have can be viewed by visiting the 2SM , 2HD or 2TM websites. I wailed. He has hosted the show for over a decade and has interviewed notable people including John Howard, the former Prime Minister of Australia. Just click on the pair below. But in actual fact, Barry was and is quite chuffed about this page, and in 2002 we sat down to a long conversation about the old days. Thursday 31 May, 2007 Pat Barton , Newcastle radio's longest serving breakfast announcer, has died aged 92 after suffering a stroke.The Newcastle Herald reported that Barton died at the John Hunter hospital. Speech is not free, if someone else is paying you to talk. ). Your email address will not be published. [11] Wesgo relaunched the station with a country music format in October. I said that on air and thats one of the things I said on Saturday that I had never said before so I can only assume that was the straw that broke the camels back. But, in fact, he hadnt. The new format had several significant effects. Outrageous for its time, ludicrous, and classic. How many of you on here have had a Sydney breakfast show? In response to William: labelling someone a radical leftie is very much a trait of the raving conservative camp. Thanks to JC for use of this great pic. The problem with 2HD's weekend afternoon programming is that it is not constant. He retired from Channel Nine at the end of 2001. Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs, or just enter your email below. Thank you, I do wonder what Ron E was about to ask her when this clip got clipped at the end. in late 1979 sinclair joined former 2sm colleagues, ron e sparks (program director), trevor johnson (assistant program director) and gordon o'byrne (presenter) for the rebirth of sydney station 2uw that was then owned by the albert family who owned radio stations in sydney, melbourne and brisbane which became known as the australian radio network He was very hard to listen to., 4 hours of full on politics, mainly bashing the government. The late Brian White - was at 2SM in the 70's and 2UE in the 80's Steve Blanda - has 40 years in radio. Television. They are the people who delivered the news of the end of the Vietnam War in 75, John Lennons death in 1980, Mandelas release in 1990, Elvis death in 77, The 2004 Tsunami, Dianas death in 97, Michael Jacksons 2009 death, and in most cases they were the first to deliver the news. [9][10] In July the station was finally sold to Wesgo, who sacked the entire on air staff and put the station into automation. In most cases as I have told the story of these golden years at 2SM, I have relied on my memory as a listener and fan, that's all. Trip to Great Keppel Island But more on that later. It broadcasts at 102.9 megahertz on the FM band from its studios in Charlestown. Did he honestly think that his near radical left ranting was doing the super network any good? Shows | 2SM Super Radio Network ON AIR: RICHARD KING Breakfast with Richard King 2SM Breakfast with Richard King Join Richard for breakfast Monday to Friday, 5.00 till 9.00am for the latest news, sport and talk. [6], In 1958 2SM moved to premises at 257 Clarence Street, Sydney but for the next five years it maintained its conservative family-oriented style. By pulling out of the ratings research process 2SM is expected to save tens of thousands of dollars each year. 2SM is a broadcast radio station in Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia, providing Talk, Sport and News program. Neale Johns Format being somewhere between 2UE and Smooth. But on one morning he had Albo, Chris Minns, Prue Carr and members of the Union movement. He's still on 2GB to this day. This is a user-edited website. He was the rudest SOB on radio. Click a radio icon and listen at home or in the office. In July 1979 another Little River Band special aired, on the release of the band's First Under The Wire album. Muir offloaded 2SM and moved on again. He began his career in radio at the age of 16, worked for 2SM as a radio announcer and producer, and has also powered his own very successful disc jockey business. See the changelog, or edit it yourself. Mike Gibson (sports journalist) Mike Gibson (27 May 1940 - 23 September 2015), often also known by the nickname "Gibbo", was an Australian sports journalist, columnist, commentator, and radio and television presenter. Very much looking forward to doing a lot of radio over Christmas across the 2SM SUPERNETWORK . (I only stayed there until I realised 2MMM was the place to be, but that's another story a much shorter one than this which you can read about here.). The question then is: Does an employees right to free speech trump their employers right to conduct their business in a way that enhances their brand and maximises profit? Pete falls for Bull Nakano, Flair puts on a masterclass and 2 Cold Scorpio introduces North Korea to hip-hop, which must have been an absolute brain melt for the audience. MC festivals/corporate/charity's Greater Melbourne Area 765 followers 500+ connections Join to connect 1116 SEN (Pacific Star Network) drouin. After dark radio is a time when people like a more relaxed exchange of ideas and thats what Talk Tonight offers. Besides entertaining a large nightly audience, Graeme acknowledges Talk Tonight is the media of trust in times of community disruption., Talk Overnight Normally you do that because you want your job back. Please . We've released a brand new podcast that challenges . The author is correct that it's management's decision to remove Dean Mackin. Radiators Nevertheless, in April 1983 George Moore left 2SM and almost immediately started on air at 2DAY FM. Can you help update this entry? Call Richard on 13 12 69 2SM subsequently relegated the format to a more minor role in the station's programming, but talkback proved a goldmine for other stations reluctant to take . 2DAY FM. Graeme Gilbert (born 15 April 1950) is an Australian radio presenter. He always gave it to Premier Gladys and recently Perrrottet for not coming on his program ( I wonder why they didnt ? Do you know this radio stations mobile app details? Sinclair's career began in the small town of Young on 25 October 1976. Cheetah Is a national radio station that broadcasts in Sydney. Then he had a long gig at 2DAY FM, where he was famously sacked in December 2001 for scrawling an angry message to smokers on the studio monitor in indelible ink. At its peak in the late-1970s it was the highest rating and most profitable station in the history of Australian radio. The talk radio host was suspended last week after an inappropriate reference to the tragic death of a school girl in a news quiz. Irregularity in programming may not necessarily produce pleasing ratings for that timeslot. Oh, and he still follows Manly-Warringah, too. suggests, Talkin Sport is pure unadulterated sport. From the north pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Hong Kong to London in 1977 for the Queen's Silver Jubilee and Alaska for a series of Christmas broadcasts in 1978, tied in with the famous Christmas Wish promotion, and later on to Bulgaria, he was here there and everywhere. Stevie Wright Mrs Elliott sounded very unfazed by the whole experience. Login or register. With stringent format policies applying to music flow, commercial content, what announcers said and the placement of jingles, 2SM redefined the whole premise of music based radio in Australia. Maybe it sounded the same to everyone else. Radio - WSFM, GoldFM, 4KQ, 2DAY, 2SM, 2UE +. In Marcus Paul's situation, the question was .The beautiful young girl who was allegedly tragically murdered this week, Charlise Mutten, went to school in which NSW (sic) suburb. As the name. The Knack 3. Brian continued to broadcast for the next 25 years plus. I was listening. 2SM's last survey result was 0.6%. Unfortunately 2SM is still on air. A spokesperson for 2HD who wished to remain anonymous didnt dispute that claim, telling radioinfo, He wasbasically let go because the style of his show didnt suit the Super Radio Network. Staff employed by Radio 97 (Tweed Radio & Broadcasting Co Pty Ltd) have NO commercial agreements in place. Another jock who came, left and then came back was Keith "Wally" Williams. It is owned and operated by Broadcast Operations Group.The SM call sign is taken from the initials of Saint Mary's. 2SM's programs are heard across the 2SM Super Radio Network in regional New South Wales and Queensland, consisting of 32 AM and FM stations. Your email address will not be published. [13] In late 1994 Wesgo was purchased by Australian Provincial Newspapers, who later purchased the Australian Radio Network in March 1995, requiring some stations to be sold due to media ownership rules. Respect and prayers for the victims family. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Perhaps he would do an on-the-record "Sparxy Speaks" interview. Sydney, Australia Meanwhile, do check out the Gibson and Moore Gallery. On his Facebook page Paul said I am moving on Starting with the freedom to be able to defend both my integrity and professionalism.. Edit this page yourself. He hopped over to Triple M, where Rod Muir had already taken up residence, repeating his success on an FM scale. On air and in an extremely angry tone, Brian expressed that he was "p*ssed off" at management's interference in his program. Marc Hunter The spokesperson denies that that was the case. [6], From around 1970 until the mid-1980s, 2SM dominated Sydney commercial radio. 2SM was relaunched as a Top 40 station, featuring Australia's first team of disc jockeys, dubbed "The Good Guys"a US radio inspired format subsequently copied by 3AK, 5KA, 6PR and others. And this guy would call me into his office when he got into management to tell me how I should do talkback radio. Today 2SM is part of the Super Radio Network with a mix of talk and music, but languishes at or close enough to the bottom of the Sydney radio ratings. The new "More Music" format was all about music and less about personality. A lot is said about Bill Caralis, but he has made the correct decision this time. Dave Sutherland 5 Triple M 101.5 Announcer and Operations Assistant, AFTRS graduates become 98.1 Power FMs new breakfast team, New 2GB roles in 2023 for Michael McLaren and Luke Grant, 4BCs Luke Bradnam on the power of work experience, Sydneys 2CH becomes SEN as Crocmedia confirms sports format, Nine revives Magic to replace Macquarie Sports Radio, Michael McLaren to host National Overnights on Nine Radio, SCAs Hit Network axes 19 regional breakfast shows. The ratings never again surpassed 4%. Sinclair was host of several nationally syndicated radio shows during the 1980s and 1990s for Grace Gibson Radio Productions and ARNSAT including The Hitfile, Music Over Australia and How it was-When it was. It would be tasteless to ask the contestant fine details in a quiz. So many would be if they could be talk radio hosts here. In the 1990s, the station regained its original callsign (2SM) and recorded some of the lowest ratings ever by a Sydney commercial radio station. I'm sure you will work it out! I Even Put A Giant AM Whip Antenna on the Tractor and did the night shift Just to get the DX from Late Afternoon onwards. The years since have seen its format undergo numerous changes, including easy listening and country formats (KICK AM). It is also correct that management lives or dies by that decision. 2SM Super Network May 2018 - Present4 years 9 months Pyrmont Sydney Breakfast Host on Sydney's 1269AM 2SM .First at Five AM , Monday to Friday - The Brighter Brekky Show Announcer Super. In those days it was still common for radio and TV stations to close in the late evening and, as many readers will recall, this practice persisted in commercial television well into the 1970s. 2SM is owned by Broadcast Operations Group and serves Sydney on 1269 AM. 69) lasted until the end of 1965. Management says they tried to help Mackin improve his show by going through air-checks with him, advising him on how to write editorials and how to get more balance into his show. Andy Donaldson Radio presenter RPPFM & SEN 1116. It wasnt a balanced show. Dragon set Sadly, reluctantly, I went with him. I doubt that management would dictate to Alan Jones how and what to say. Its weird, Im the only one thats had three ACRAs finalist spots for the best talk presenter, so it wasnt my ability (that was the problem, says Mackin while describing the person who axed his show as, a totaI fence sitter that sounds very ordinary on talkback radio. If sport is to be a regular occurrence on Saturday afternoons, then Dean should have been allocated a more regular schedule. 2SM is an Australian radio station, licensed to and serving Sydney, broadcasting on 1269 kilohertz on the AM band. KOFM (call sign: 2KKO) is an Australian radio station, serving Newcastle and surrounds. Norman Gunston Hed insult and degrade you after you hung up without you being able to defend yourself. Regardless, Alan was undeterred and continued with Right On for a couple of months until the show was finally axed. And if you click on the banner below, you can check out the details of his show on that station. Shortly after my arrival back in Sydney the phone rang, and it was David White. The loss of a distinctive identity was noticeable, but I'm not sure I would have been able to pinpoint and articulate that at the time. This was clearly the straw that broke the camels back. 2SM is an Australian radio station, licensed to and serving Sydney, broadcasting on 1269 kilohertz on the AM band. In other recent moves at 2SM, the station is introducing voice tracking overnight and a new Drive presenter for the FM service is expected. If running a quiz based on newsworthy items such as the deaths of asylum seekers or the murder of a child or any other kind of tragedy, it is best not to have a question based on a tragedy, especially when the question goes into the fine details of the news. Of all the DJs from my 2SM era, George Moore was the one who hung on at the station for the longest. He began his Sydney radio career in 1978 at the then most popular commercial music station in the city 2SM. Go Ron E!! After Meryl was sacked i stopped listening to 2sm 2hd 2nz & im sure thousands of other listeners did also STOP LISTENING. MONDAY - FRIDAY 6:30am -midday: Tim Webster: midday - 6pm: Jane Nield: 6pm - 7pm: Nay Pearce: 7pm - 12am: Non-stop classic hits: SATURDAY 6am - 10am Hi-Tide continues to be one of Australias leading fishing and boating radio programme. If a quiz question is to be based on a tragedy, it should be very broad or be part of an ".on this day." segment the year after the tragedy with additional commentary. Graeme states Its a show driven by the listeners. Some 2SM news readers are terrible. And hear the promo. At that time rock historian Glenn A Baker wrote a media release with a decent history of the station that beautifully encapsulates all I have related here and more. And another poignant 1978 Chicago Years promo in tribute to Terry Kath (voiced by Ron E Sparx, not Whitey). I,m glad to see the end of him. [7] The station was opened by Archbishop Michael Kelly on 24 December 1931, owned by the Roman Catholic Church. As Moove Flavoured Milk was the sponsor of the gig, it was the least all those rock stars could do to thank them. Similarly, if management was consistent, it would not have interfered with how Dean should say what he says. Participate in any number of discussions or try your luck and win a prize. Norman Gunston kit Now he is semi-retired, living the good life in his Sydney home, affectionately known as The White House. It is speculation, in the spirit of the Broadcast Operations Group potentially employing Alan Jones, Dean's mistake was hinting of another station's presenter's sponsors withdrawing their sponsorship and that he supported that presenter remaining on that station. [6], Searching for an alternative, in early 1967 2SM became the first station in the country to adopt the new "talkback" technology which enabled presenters for the first time to broadcast phone conversations with members of the public. Here's a Gibson and Moore medley for you to enjoy: It was a shock when Mike jumped ship in November 1979 and headed for 2GB, but perhaps it shouldn't have been. Today's Friday. . Rod Muir successfully transplanted the American "More Music" format to Sydney, making minor adaptations for the Australian market. Do you know Poppy's Twitter name? Dave enjoys the excitement that live radio brings as well as the opportunity to talk to a variety of people from all walks of life as well as the many callers that phone to discuss all kinds of subjects. Marcus was the only reason i listened to 2sm Marcus always struggled because he sounded like a community radio broadcaster. When the station moved into the "palatial palace" a groovy promo was devised to celebrate. 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