On the 27th December 2020, I wrote on this blog: Eventually, the goal is to have an incredible home studio, but for now, this corner of the spare room will keep me very happy indeed! At the time, I was completing the occasional home broadcast for Cambridge105 Radio from a corner of our spare roomContinue reading “Broadcasting from home UPDATE”
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Personality vs music
I’ll always love the film ‘Private Parts’ about legendary American ‘shock jock’ Howard Stern. He remains a controversial figure, now broadcasting via a subscription service that allows him to say and do what he wants. I am sure he may well be the subject of another blog post on another day as there is soContinue reading “Personality vs music”
The power of good imaging
If you’re a Radio 2 listener, you may have detected Zoe Ball has just started using some new imaging (jingles in old money). Then again, unless you’re a radio obsessive like, ahem, chances are you might not have noticed at all. I guess that’s the point – imaging, when done well, raises the quality ofContinue reading “The power of good imaging”
The most social medium
There’s no escaping the fact that social media is here to stay. I remember my first foray with facebook in 2006. I was fresh at university (and facebook itself was only a few years old). If I remember correctly (and from what the brilliant film The Social Network written by the modern-day Shakespeare, Aaron Sorkin,Continue reading “The most social medium”
Reading about radio
It’s fair to say reading about radio is a great hobby of mine. The first I remember devouring on the subject was ‘Emperor Rosko’s DJ Book’ by the man himself (a legendary radio figure of yester-year) which my dad found for me at a charity second hand book fair we used to go to eachContinue reading “Reading about radio”
Broadcasting at home
My mind has been blown today. Thanks to the time, effort and considerable talents of my colleagues in the Engineering Team at Cambridge105 Radio, I am now set up and ready to broadcast a radio show from home. I’m staggered that ‘little old me’ with my fairly modest setup at home now has this capability.Continue reading “Broadcasting at home”
Why podcasts were essential in 2020
It’s official: podcasts were essential in 2020. The Guardian have told us in this article. Apparently, they provided easy conversation and companionship at a time when we were socially isolated and the only other option was a potentially stilted Zoom which began with “You’re on mute, Susan!”. Many humans crave chat. I love voices. It’sContinue reading “Why podcasts were essential in 2020”
Too early for Christmas songs?
When is the right time to start playing Christmas songs on the radio? Personally, I don’t like to even hear them in the shops until December 1st but I recognise that, with recent global events, there’s an appetite for something to lift the spirits a little earlier this year. With over 60 sleeps to goContinue reading “Too early for Christmas songs?”
Welcome to tobiasbown.com
A new website, a new blog and a whole new world (cue for a song) of audio entertainment to explore. I’m delighted to welcome you to tobiasbown.com – the online home of all things related to my love of audio. It’s a real thrill to launch the website (and this mini blog) so thank youContinue reading “Welcome to tobiasbown.com”
Presenter, Podcaster and Voice Over Artist 