Fantastic Noise

Fantastic Noise

University of Bedfordshire

A podcast about making radio, from Radio LaB 97.1FM and the University of Bedfordshire. Join Terry Lee as we hear from experts and professionals talking about a variety of radio topics, as well as jargon-busting, and discussion exploring how we define what good audio is.

Second Tier (with podcast host Ryan Dilks)

Second Tier (with podcast host Ryan Dilks)

Second Tier is a Championship football podcast co-hosted by Ryan Dilks, a University of Bedfordshire radio graduate. We talk to Ryan about establishing & maintaining Second Tier, working with Stak to promote the podcast & his journey in audio to get to this point.   Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on facebook.com/afantasticno

Dec 3, 2024 • 48:08

Boxing Content Creation (with The Propa Podcast's Sonny Madden)

Boxing Content Creation (with The Propa Podcast's Sonny Madden)

The Propa Podcast is a boxing podcast produced by Sonny Madden, AKA Uncle Propa from Youtube. We talk to Sonny about how he got into creating content about Boxing, why he then got into podcasting, and the media opportunities it has created for him since.  Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on facebook.com/afantasticnoise, instagram.com/

Nov 26, 2024 • 34:41

Fantasy 606 (with BBC Producer Grace Mailey)

Fantasy 606 (with BBC Producer Grace Mailey)

Grace Mailey was, up until recently, producer of the BBC's 'Fantasy 606' podcast - where Ali Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton & Statman Dave talk FPL each week. Recorded in the summer, Grace share's her wider BBC role (she had just come back from the Paris Olympics when we spoke!), the evolution of Fantasy 606 & how she broke into the audio industry. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and prese

Nov 19, 2024 • 38:05

Trevor Dann

Trevor Dann

We're back! Trevor Dann, previously Head of BBC Music Entertainment (1996-2000), came to the University to speak with Terry. Covering a range of topics including Radio 1 in the 90s, Live Aid, community radio & the importance of a multimedia approach for anyone trying to get in the industry today. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise o

Nov 12, 2024 • 33:55

Writing Audio Drama (with Holy Smokes’ Joel Emery)

Writing Audio Drama (with Holy Smokes’ Joel Emery)

The last episode of this series. Joel Emery from Holy Smokes is the writer of podcasts The Offensive, Jackie The Ripper and BOOM. He gives us top tips for creating audio drama, and goes into detail about the viability of the audio drama business. Click here for the 'Making of The Offensive' podcast. Click here for the 'Making of Jackie The Ripper' podcast. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and

Nov 1, 2022 • 54:44

Long Form Audio (with the BBC’s Georgia Coan)

Long Form Audio (with the BBC’s Georgia Coan)

Georgia Coan is an award-winning podcast producer, investigative journalist, and presenter who currently works in the BBC Long Form Audio Department. She has produced and reported for award-winning podcasts like Radio 4’s Beyond Today, BBC New’s youth podcast The Next Episode & plenty more that you’ll be hearing about in the episode. She was also named in the Radio Academy’s 30 under 30 list for young people working in radio and audio. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorde

Oct 25, 2022 • 53:39

Early Breakfast (with BBC Radio London’s Jason Rosam)

Early Breakfast (with BBC Radio London’s Jason Rosam)

Jason Rosam is the host of Early Breakfast for BBC Radio London. He spent some time talking with us about what's involved, and gave us his advice for good local radio. Link to episode that features in the audio: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cyxxt9 Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on facebook.com/afantasticnoise, instagram.com/a

Oct 18, 2022 • 51:53

Music Programming (with Radio X’s Lea Stonhill)

Music Programming (with Radio X’s Lea Stonhill)

The lovely folk at Radio X are broadly aiming their output at an audience aged between 25 and 44, according to the website of the parent company Global. So how do you decide what music they should be listening to? Lea Stonhill, Music Programmer at the station, gives us the answers. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on facebook.com/afan

Oct 11, 2022 • 47:59

Making The Skewer (with producer Tony Churnside)

Making The Skewer (with producer Tony Churnside)

The Skewer is a multi-award-winning programme from BBC Radio 4. It combines sound-bites, surreal content and music into a form of sound collage. It is poignant and funny. Every episode's final mix is done by Tony Churnside, and he kindly spoke to us about how the programme is made! Links to episodes that feature in the audio: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001bth3 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0017kdm https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0017chz https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0017chz

Oct 4, 2022 • 39:12

25 Years Of Radio LaB 97.1FM

25 Years Of Radio LaB 97.1FM

In this episode we reflect on the 25th birthday of the University Of Bedfordshire's community radio station, Radio LaB 97.1FM.  In May 2022 we were celebrating. Our beloved radio station, Radio LaB, marked 25 years since it’s first incarnation as Luton FM in May 1997. Back then, the station was live for just 28 days at a time – on a Restricted Service Licence, or RSL. Two students, who have now just graduated, led on Radio LaB’s 25 year celebrations, by hosting a 25 hour marathon programme. Each

Aug 16, 2022 • 1:19:35

Making On Track In Greensand Country

Making On Track In Greensand Country

In this episode we take a closer look at the making of 'On Track In Greensand Country', an 'audio journey' created by Terry & Dr Lawrie Hallett in April 2021 for the Greensand Country Festival 2021 & shortlisted in the Community Radio Awards 2021. Links: https://anchor.fm/greensandcountry - listen to the finished audio here. https://www.mixcloud.com/futureradio/wherrymans-way-1-norwich-to-whitlingham/ - listen to 'The Wherryman's Way' here. https://primroseterryshed.podbean.com/ - listen to '

Jan 28, 2022 • 24:36

5 Live Sport (with Emma Saunders)

5 Live Sport (with Emma Saunders)

In this episode the fantastically talented Emma Saunders speaks with us about broadcasting on BBC 5 Live as part of their sports team. If you ever wanted to learn more about how they go around the grounds so fast on a Saturday afternoon, this is the podcast for you! Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on facebook.com/afantasticnoise, ins

Oct 19, 2021 • 52:21

Voxpops (with BBC3CR‘s Justin Dealey)

Voxpops (with BBC3CR‘s Justin Dealey)

Voxpops. The voice of the people. The person on the street interview. It’s about getting the opinions of ordinary people on the street on a given issue – to present a sample of public opinion at any given time or place. It’s also something we teach in year one at the University of Bedfordshire – because it can lead to fantastic content. Terry spoke with BBC Three Counties Radio's Justin Dealey - who is known at his station as somewhat of a voxpopper extraordinaire.  Fantastic Noise is a podcast

Oct 12, 2021 • 36:37

Football Fan Podcasts (with FYP‘s Jim Daly)

Football Fan Podcasts (with FYP‘s Jim Daly)

Terry loves Crystal Palace FC. Obviously not everybody does. FYP is a podcast made by and for Crystal Palace fans. Sports fan-run podcasts are increasingly popular, every major sports team will have at least one in their honour. The specific and personal nature of podcasting is allowing this particular genre to grow and thrive. Terry spoke with FYP's Jim Daly to find out more about the origins and business of publishing a football fan podcast.  Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production

Oct 5, 2021 • 50:03

Specialist Music Shows (with DJ Tash LC from KISS)

Specialist Music Shows (with DJ Tash LC from KISS)

Terry has never been a specialist music presenter. But he has worked with some talented DJs over the years and has seen how specialist genre music programmes can bring unique audiences to a radio station. Former University of Bedfordshire student DJ Tash LC currently presents a programme on KISS on Sunday nights. She spoke with Terry to give some insight into the production of the show. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the Universit

Sep 28, 2021 • 26:01

Magazine Programmes (with Jeremy Vine producer Patrick Thomas)

Magazine Programmes (with Jeremy Vine producer Patrick Thomas)

What is magazine programming? We often signpost students towards Jeremy Vine on Radio 2. Patrick Thomas is part of the production team and kindly spoke with Terry to give some insight into how the programme is made. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on facebook.com/afantasticnoise, instagram.com/afantasticnoise & twitter.com/afantastic

Sep 21, 2021 • 52:44

TRAIL: Fantastic Noise returns on 21st September 2021

TRAIL: Fantastic Noise returns on 21st September 2021

Some new episodes of Fantastic Noise will be landing in a podcast app near you(r smartphone) from Tuesday 21st September. Released weekly on Tuesdays, we'll be starting with a conversation with producer Patrick Thomas on how they make Jeremy Vine's BBC Radio 2 programme. In later episodes we will speak with Tash LC from KISS about making specialist music radio, BBC Three Counties Radio's award-winning Justin Dealey talks about voxpops, Emma Saunders talks about her work with BBC 5 Live Sport, an

Sep 14, 2021 • 1:08

Coping through COVID: Radio X (with Neil Fearn, Deputy Managing Editor)

Coping through COVID: Radio X (with Neil Fearn, Deputy Managing Editor)

In the final episode of our 'Coping through COVID' run, and indeed this series of Fantastic Noise, Terry speaks with Deputy Managing Editor of Radio X, Neil Fearn, to find out more about how one of the biggest commercial radio brands in the UK responded to the coronavirus pandemic. This was recorded in late summer 2020, before the announcement of 'lockdown 2'. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded partly at Terry's home, partly in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the Unive

Nov 3, 2020 • 37:31

Coping through COVID: Community Radio (with Pippa Sawyer, former Managing Director of Wycombe Sound)

Coping through COVID: Community Radio (with Pippa Sawyer, former Managing Director of Wycombe Sound)

In this episode of our 'Coping through COVID' run, Terry speaks with Pippa Sawyer, who at the time of recording was the Managing Director of Wycombe Sound, to explore how the Community Radio movement in the UK has adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded partly at Terry's home, partly in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on facebook.com/afan

Oct 27, 2020 • 36:06

Coping through COVID: Podcasting (with Hana Walker-Brown from Broccoli Content)

Coping through COVID: Podcasting (with Hana Walker-Brown from Broccoli Content)

In the first of our 'Coping through COVID' run of episodes, Terry speaks with award-winning podcast producer Hana Walker-Brown from Broccoli Content to find out more about how the podcasting movement in the UK has adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded partly at Terry's home, partly in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on facebook.com/afan

Oct 20, 2020 • 28:25

Sky News Radio (with Kiran Bhangal & Annie Joyce)

Sky News Radio (with Kiran Bhangal & Annie Joyce)

Working with journalism students, Terry has learnt that there is no substitute for the experience of seeing a huge professional newsroom setting with 100+ people working inside, making the news happen.  At Sky News, in their Osterley complex, they have one of THOSE newsrooms. And in one part of that newsroom, is the radio team. Amongst other things, that radio team is responsible for IRN, Independent Radio News, who provide 2 minute long hourly news bulletins for radio stations across the UK, 24

Oct 13, 2020 • 49:09

Local Radio Day (with Dom Chambers from the Local Radio Alliance)

Local Radio Day (with Dom Chambers from the Local Radio Alliance)

Local Radio Day is taking place on Monday 12th October.  Terry speaks with Dom Chambers from the Local Radio Alliance to find out more about the day, and the future of local radio. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about audio production. Recorded at Terry's home, rather than in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on facebook.com/afantasticnoise, instagram.com/afantasticnoise & twitter.com/afantasticnoise

Oct 6, 2020 • 23:20

Social Media (with Radio X's Senior Social Media Editor, Steve Ferdinando)

Social Media (with Radio X's Senior Social Media Editor, Steve Ferdinando)

Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Clearly these organisations are not radio stations or podcasts. But yet they have become crucial to promoting audio brands. Social Media jobs are very important ones in radio now. Steve Ferdinando spoke with us about his role at Radio X as a Senior Social Media Editor, and how it links in with the brand and output of the station. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about making radio. Recorded at Terry's home, rather than in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University o

Sep 29, 2020 • 39:12

True Crime (with Dan Maudsley from BBC Radio 5 Live)

True Crime (with Dan Maudsley from BBC Radio 5 Live)

In this episode of the podcast we are focusing on True Crime and longer-form podcast storytelling. Terry speaks with Dan Maudsley - from BBC Radio 5 Live. Dan produced the award-winning true-crime podcast series Paradise. He has also recently published the series 'On The Ground'. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about making radio. Recorded at Terry's home, rather than in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noi

Sep 22, 2020 • 40:00

YouTubing To Podcasting (with Maddie Moate)

YouTubing To Podcasting (with Maddie Moate)

Fantastic Noise is back. In this episode of the podcast we're talking about how popular YouTube content creators are turning to podcasting. Terry speaks with Maddie Moate. Over lockdown Maddie and her fiancé Greg Foot produced 'Let's Go Live' - live daily content for children on YouTube. Her channel has tens of millions of views. Maddie is also well known for her work on 'Maddie's Do You Know?' on CBeebies. She has recently published 'Maddie's Sound Explorers' - a podcast series aimed at childre

Sep 15, 2020 • 23:44

Trail: new series begins on Tuesday 15th September 2020

Trail: new series begins on Tuesday 15th September 2020

Some new episodes of Fantastic Noise will be landing in a podcast app near you(r smartphone) from Tuesday 15th September. Released weekly on Tuesdays, we'll be starting with a conversation with Maddie Moate, about her new podcast project Maddie's Sound Explorers. In later episodes will look closely at true-crime podcasts, radio station social media, and how the audio industry has responded to the COVID19 pandemic. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about making radio. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM

Sep 4, 2020 • 2:14

LIVE Making Radio Drama (featuring Jeremy Howe, Editor of BBC Radio 4's The Archers)

LIVE Making Radio Drama (featuring Jeremy Howe, Editor of BBC Radio 4's The Archers)

This is a special 'live' episode of the podcast, recorded with an audience as part of the University of Bedfordshire's #BedsTalks series before the Coronavirus pandemic closed the University teaching spaces. Terry speaks with: -       Jeremy Howe - Editor of BBC Radio 4's ‘The Archers’, the world’s longest running drama, with around 19,000 episodes since 1951. In February 2019, the contemporary rural drama was voted as the second best radio programme of all time by a panel of experts. -       Ad

May 8, 2020 • 1:20:28

Trail: Making Radio Drama (Live!) - Weds 26th February 2020

Trail: Making Radio Drama (Live!) - Weds 26th February 2020

Join us for this very special recording of the Fantastic Noise podcast at the University of Bedfordshire discussing the production of audio drama. REGISTER HERE: https://bedstalksfantasticnoiseradiodrama.eventbrite.co.uk/ Host Terry Lee is Senior Tutor in Radio & Audio at the University of Bedfordshire. He is also responsible for the award-winning community radio station, Radio LaB 97.1FM. Joining Terry will be: -       Jeremy Howe - Editor of BBC Radio 4's ‘The Archers’, the world’s longest run

Jan 8, 2020 • 2:19

Family Audio (with Story Pirates' Lee Overtree and Fun Kids' Bex Lindsay)

Family Audio (with Story Pirates' Lee Overtree and Fun Kids' Bex Lindsay)

Kids deserve good radio and audio too. And, thanks to digital radio and podcasts, there are plenty of options for them now. Audio for children and families is the theme of this episode, and our guests are largely inspired by Terry's 6 year old daughter's listening habits... We're talking with Creative Director of the Story Pirates podcast, Lee Overtree & Fun Kids radio presenter Bex Lindsay. We discuss the key aspects about making audio aimed at young audiences the ingredients of good storytelli

Oct 22, 2019 • 1:04:55

Storytelling (with BBC Radio 4's 'Beyond Today' Editor, John Shields)

Storytelling (with BBC Radio 4's 'Beyond Today' Editor, John Shields)

Good journalism requires the ability to tell a story that captures the attention of its audience. And there are lots of great examples of good radio and audio storytelling out there now, using journalistic techniques and with qualified journalists guiding the listeners through the process. In this episode we're talking with Editor of BBC Radio 4's Beyond Today podcast, John Shields. We discuss the ingredients of good storytelling, and John gives great advice for budding storytellers. Terry is jo

Oct 15, 2019 • 48:52

Comedy (with Julia McKenzie, Head of Radio Comedy at BBC Studios)

Comedy (with Julia McKenzie, Head of Radio Comedy at BBC Studios)

Radio and audio comedy is tough to make. When Terry was on the radio, he would refer to himself as the joke killer - comic line delivery was never his strength... So how do you make good radio comedy? In this episode we're talking with Head of Radio Comedy at BBC Studios, Julia McKenzie. We discuss some dos and don'ts, current trends, and the importance of originality. Terry is joined in the studio by Media Production student Nathan Edwin. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about making radio. Recorde

Oct 8, 2019 • 45:46

Sound Design (with podcast producer Sarah Myles)

Sound Design (with podcast producer Sarah Myles)

Sound design - using audio to bring your radio programme, package or production to life. But how do you do good sound designing? In this episode of the podcast we're talking with podcast producer and sound designer Sarah Myles. Sarah has loads of professional experience, and generously shares her knowledge with us. Find her website on https://www.podcasts.london and follow her on twitter. Terry is joined by Music Technology graduate Daniel Potter (yes, the one who mixes the theme tune!). Fantas

Oct 1, 2019 • 40:00

Local Breakfast Radio (with Andy Collins & the BBC3CR Breakfast Team)

Local Breakfast Radio (with Andy Collins & the BBC3CR Breakfast Team)

It's time for Breakfast. In this episode of the podcast we're talking about what goes into the making of a local breakfast radio programme. Terry is joined by Broadcast Journalism student Serene Muhammed, and speaks with Andy Collins, Ben Nye and Danny Fullbrook from BBC Three Counties Radio.  Fantastic Noise is a podcast about making radio. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You can follow Fantastic Noise on facebook.

Sep 24, 2019 • 1:00:01

Trail: new series begins on Tuesday 24th September 2019

Trail: new series begins on Tuesday 24th September 2019

Five new episodes of Fantastic Noise will be landing in a podcast app near you(r smartphone) from Tuesday 24th September. Released weekly on Tuesdays, we'll be starting with a look at local breakfast radio, with the BBC 3CR team. In later episodes will look closely at sound design, audio comedy, storytelling and audio for children. Fantastic Noise is a podcast about making radio. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios at the University of Bedfordshire. Produced and presented by Terry Lee. You

Sep 19, 2019 • 1:18

LIVE The Future of Radio (featuring Luke Moore from the Football Ramble)

LIVE The Future of Radio (featuring Luke Moore from the Football Ramble)

In this episode we consider the future of radio, specifically looking at podcasting, the role of student radio, and the range of digital radio platforms we can now access including Small Scale DAB.  Terry speaks with; Radio Stakhanov's Luke Moore - who is most well known for being a part of the Football Ramble podcast, the UK Student Radio Association's Naomi Oiku, and Dr Lawrie Hallett, Senior Lecturer in Radio and Journalism, who also runs SSDAB Multiplex Future Digital. This a very special ed

Feb 20, 2019 • 56:44

Trail: Fantastic Noise - The Future of Radio - Weds 6th Feb 2019

Trail: Fantastic Noise - The Future of Radio - Weds 6th Feb 2019

Join us for this very special recording of the Fantastic Noise podcast at the University of Bedfordshire discussing the outlook of our beloved audio medium. REGISTER HERE: https://bedstalks-fantasticnoise.eventbrite.co.uk Fantastic Noise launched in summer 2018 as an audio platform for themed discussions on what good radio and audio is. Host Terry Lee is also the Coordinator of the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station, Radio LaB 97.1FM. Joining Terry will be: -       Luke Moore f

Jan 2, 2019 • 3:01

Station Sound (featuring Absolute Radio's Dan Prior)

Station Sound (featuring Absolute Radio's Dan Prior)

This episode takes a closer look at 'Station Sound' and imaging - such as radio idents, trailers and sponsored promos. Joining Terry in the studio is co-host James Montague, a Media Production student at the University. They hear from; University of Bedfordshire alumnus Dan Prior, who is now the Station Sound producer for Absolute Radio. And BBC Radio Norfolk's Deborah Bishop. We'll also hear from Dr Lawrie Hallett, Senior Lecturer in Radio and Journalism, in his radio surgery. And do some jarg

Oct 2, 2018 • 1:00:23

UK Community Radio (recorded at the Community Media Conference and Community Radio Awards 2018)

UK Community Radio (recorded at the Community Media Conference and Community Radio Awards 2018)

This episode is a bit different, recorded on location in Sheffield at the Community Media Conference 2018 & the Community Radio Awards 2018 on Saturday 15th September 2018. Focusing on the UK community radio scene. Terry speaks to a number of key UK community radio figures, including; Chair of the CMA, Lucinda Guy Radio Regen's Cormac Lawler Lol Gellor Dr Shahd Salha Somer Valley's Dom Chambers Dr Rob Watson Chair and founder of the Community Radio Awards, Martin Steers Wycombe Sound's Philippa

Sep 25, 2018 • 37:46

Sport (featuring Laura Woods from talkSPORT & Luke Moore from The Football Ramble)

Sport (featuring Laura Woods from talkSPORT & Luke Moore from The Football Ramble)

This episode focuses on sports programming, both on radio and with podcasts.  Joining Terry in the studio is co-host Jack Stowell, a Broadcast Journalism graduate from the University. They hear from; Luke Moore - founder & one quarter of the Football Ramble, and co-owner of Radio Stakhavov.  Laura Woods can be heard on talkSPORT (and seen on Sky Sports) - she talks to us about her life in sports broadcasting. Geoff Doyle from BBC Three Counties Radio talks to us about how his station covers loca

Sep 18, 2018 • 1:31:42

Women & Radio (featuring Ngunan Adamu)

Women & Radio (featuring Ngunan Adamu)

This episode focuses on the role of women in radio, specifically looking at projects which have attempted to give women a fairer representation within UK radio. Joining Terry in the studio is co-host Charlotte Powers, a Media Performance student at the University. They hear from; Dr Caroline Mitchell - a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, founder of Fem FM in 1992, and an active academic in the field of women in radio broadcasting.  Ngunan Adamu talks to us about her IWoman project

Sep 11, 2018 • 1:02:33

Visualisation (featuring Radio TechCon's Ann Charles)

Visualisation (featuring Radio TechCon's Ann Charles)

This episode focuses on how radio stations are choosing to visualise their audio - in particular with regard to social media. Joining Terry in the studio is co-host Luke Walsh, a Broadcast Journalism student at the University. They hear from; Ann Charles - a radio producer and one of the organisers of the annual Radio TechCon, and Scott McGerty who uses Facebook Live as part of his Dance Revolution programme on Spark Sunderland. We'll also hear from Dr Lawrie Hallett, Senior Lecturer in Radio an

Sep 4, 2018 • 49:49

What does a producer do? (featuring Laura Gallop and Toby Friedner)

What does a producer do? (featuring Laura Gallop and Toby Friedner)

This episode seeks to understand what exactly a radio producer does. Joining Terry to discuss further is co-host Georgia Palmer, a Broadcast Journalism student who is about to start her final year at the University. They hear from; BBC Three Counties Senior Broadcast Journalist, and recent University of Bedfordshire honorary degree - Dr. Toby Friedner. Laura Gallop (https://twitter.com/lauragallop) from the podcast series Berkhamsted Revisited (https://twitter.com/BerkoRevisited). And New York b

Aug 28, 2018 • 54:35

Diversity in UK radio (featuring Ofcom's Vikki Cook)

Diversity in UK radio (featuring Ofcom's Vikki Cook)

This episode tackles the issue of the lack of Divesity in UK radio. In June 2018, Ofcom created their first annual report on diversity in UK radio. Joining Terry to discuss further is co-host Bridget Gavanga, a radio student who is about to start her final year at the University. They hear from; Ofcom Director of Standards and Audience Protection - Vikki Cook (https://www.ofcom.org.uk/), Birmingham City University Lecturer in Radio Studies and Professional Development - Siobhan Stevenson (http:/

Aug 21, 2018 • 59:20

The complete package (featuring BBC Radio 2's Tim Johns)

The complete package (featuring BBC Radio 2's Tim Johns)

This episode focuses on radio packages and pre-recorded features. Joining Terry is co-host Adam Simmons who has just completed his first year of a Media Production (Radio) course (beds.ac.uk/makeithappen/course/media-production-radio) at the University. They hear from; BBC Radio 2 Producer Tim Johns (www.timjohns.org & audioboom.com/timoncheese) – he makes radio packages for Jeremy Vine’s popular midday programme. He also has a habit of upsetting swans… We will also hear from Dr Sam Coley of Bir

Aug 14, 2018 • 43:21

What is radio now, anyway? (featuring Radio X's Matt Deverson)

What is radio now, anyway? (featuring Radio X's Matt Deverson)

This episode tackles the near-philosophical question of how we define radio. Joining Terry is co-host Jack Wilson who has just graduated with a first-class degree in Journalism from the University. They hear from; Managing Editor of Radio X and Global TV - Matt Deverson (https://www.radiox.co.uk), Radio Futurologist James Cridland (james.cridland.net), & Dr Janey Gordon - Principal Lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire (beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/departments/culture-and-communications/staff/jane

Aug 7, 2018 • 1:01:59

Making radio news (featuring Absolute Radio's Emma Jones)

Making radio news (featuring Absolute Radio's Emma Jones)

This episode is all about radio news. Joining Terry is co-host Mary Ferguson (beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/departments/culture-and-communications/staff/mary-ferguson), who works in the University of Bedfordshire Journalism department. They hear from; Absolute Radio's Breakfast news reader Emma Jones (https://absoluteradio.co.uk/presenters/emma-jones-87/), Senior Lecturer in Journalism & Media from the University of Northampton - Kate Ironside (https://leanpub.com/u/kateironside), & External Affairs Man

Jul 31, 2018 • 50:48

A podcast about podcasts (featuring Ben Green and Eva Krysiak)

A podcast about podcasts (featuring Ben Green and Eva Krysiak)

This episode is all about podcasts. Joining Terry is co-host Carlota Larrea (UoB website link),the Head of the School of Culture and Communications at the University of Bedfordshire. She is also Terry's boss... They hear from; Award-winning podcast producer Eva Krysiak (https://www.everyoneelse.org/), The 'Podcast Master', Muddy Knees Media's Ben Green (or Producer Ben Green as he's commonly known - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Podcast-Master-Ben-Green-ebook/dp/B01720U5QE), and the University of Sun

Jul 24, 2018 • 58:43

Presenting to you, Fantastic Noise (featuring Thordis Fridriksson and Kate Cocker)

Presenting to you, Fantastic Noise (featuring Thordis Fridriksson and Kate Cocker)

This episode is all about radio presenting. Joining Terry is co-host Chris Ros (@_chrisros), a recent graduate from the University who is looking to establish his own radio presenting career. They hear from; Thordis Fridriksson (@thunderfairy) from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Luke Gregory (@gregoryonair) - a University of Bedfordshire graduate and freelance radio presenter currently on KMFM, and radio presenter coach Kate Cocker (www.thepresentercoach.co.uk). We'll also hear from Dr Lawrie Hallett

Jul 17, 2018 • 56:56

Trail: Fantastic Noise Trailer

Trail: Fantastic Noise Trailer

Terry Lee briefly previews Fantastic Noise, a podcast about making radio. Recorded in the Radio LaB 97.1FM studios in the University of Bedfordshire.  And we mean briefly - this is less than 3 minutes long! Full podcast episodes will start dropping in your podcast apps later this summer. Do follow/ subscribe now so you don't miss a thing. You can also follow Fantastic Noise on facebook, instagram & twitter - @afantasticnoise - or email us fantasticnoise@beds.ac.uk.

Jun 10, 2018 • 2:49

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