At the time, the station was run by General Manager Bill Stephenson, who started his radio career at 2UE in the 1940s before moving to 2SM in the 1950s. He was offered a position at Sydney's 2SM in late 1978 and soon after took over the Afternoon Show. Radio Presenter Radio 2SM /Nine Radio Syndication 2010 - Present 11 years. Hed insult and degrade you after you hung up without you being able to defend yourself. 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. I know youre a top fella. Radio. He still loves Chicago and he still loves bikes. But on one morning he had Albo, Chris Minns, Prue Carr and members of the Union movement. My 2SM Top 100 '78 poster is framed in glass and hanging on my office wall. I do wonder what Ron E was about to ask her when this clip got clipped at the end. [8] Religious programming was, for most part, not its focus (except for the regular Question Box program of Dr Rumble) but not surprisingly, for most of its life 2SM followed a conservative line in its programming and was promoted as "The Family Station". Official website of Radio 2SM is www.2sm.com.au. My goal is to make travel more accessible and inclusive. And, basically, he just decided that he was not going to take any advice whatsoever, said the spokesperson. Sadly, the strain of two high profile gigs must have been too much for him. Key to the More Music philosophy was a strictly limited, high rotation play list of around 30 songs and which at peak times reputedly included as few as 15 songs in one three-hour shift. View profile. Im with JB and Ouch with this one, many of the commenters here seem to have a rather contradictory view of this whole situation, give Marcus a break, hes human, all you haters need to grow up. Mike Rudd He was later chosen as the presenter for Trick stars, where he . 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. 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. Breaking Bread: Richard King, radio presenter | Newcastle Herald | Newcastle, NSW Breaking Bread: Richard King, radio presenter By Scott Bevan Updated September 23 2018 - 11:01pm, first published September 22 2018 - 2:00pm Comments EARLY SHIFT: Breakfast radio announcer Richard King talks with Scott Bevan at Momo Wholefood cafe. I was in the car driving to university at the time and only heard some of it. Gilbert has received a B&T Award for Best News Presenter . Is it musical genius? The music eventually came back on, but soon after Alan disappeared from 2SM. I'm hoping that one day, when he digs through his boxes of archives, he'll find the tape and share it with me. I'm back! The Knack 2 On balance, the Saturday afternoon shift should be sports or talk not this on/off sport for a few weeks and then talk for a few weeks. Categories: Easy Listening, News Dave to Dawn and Weekends. And if you were ever unsure what day it was, this song would always set you right: Can you help update this entry? He is the rudest man i have ever listened 2 on the Radio No respect for Older for Elderly people. Keith made a big impact in 1979 but left in October that year for the strangely alluring 2NX. Seeing him around regularly after that, I kept reminding him of my love for the 2SM of his era, and he probably thought I was just a crazy stuck-in-the-'70s 2SM obsessive nutcase. The author is correct that it's management's decision to remove Dean Mackin. Sinclair continued his association with the Network through its AM stations in Sydney (2UW) and Melbourne (3KZ) conversion to the FM band (Sydney's Mix 106.5 and Melbourne's TT FM) until 2001. [12] With the station still last place in the ratings, it went back to easy listening in May 1994, adopting the new name Gold 1269 and by Survey 8 1994 hit the heights of 7.1%. They appear at the top of each hour and in breakfast every half hour. Anyone with even a tiny bit of experience in radio will tell you that you that commercial AM talk is conservative heartland especially on the regional stations he was networked into. The new "More Music" format was all about music and less about personality. While that may be true, like any announcer at any station, he is required to fit the format as laid down by management. He had lots of great stories but it was all off the record! . As Moove Flavoured Milk was the sponsor of the gig, it was the least all those rock stars could do to thank them. 2SM is an Australian radio station, licensed to and serving Sydney, broadcasting on 1269 kilohertz on the AM band. A rival radio station gets people to prank call this guy who hosts a quiz show, getting them all to give the same answer to a question. Brent Bultitude now brings his friendly, laid-back style to afternoon radio. Trivialisation of grief. Unfortunately 2SM is still on air. Marc Hunter The talk radio host was suspended last week after an inappropriate reference to the tragic death of a school girl in a news quiz. The ever-dependable Alan Wilkie gave the weather reports. This is a user-edited website. Kevin Borich Although they differ on some of the details, for the most part Mackin and his former bosses agree on the salient points. Then he was doing news at 2DAY FM but I didn't hold that against him. Hi, I'm a broadcaster with more than 25 years in the Australian commercial radio industry. And he just said: no worries. Can you help update this entry? And he is low enough on his Facebook post to take full responsibility but in the next sentence blame his producer. 4KQ. 2SM breakfast talk show host Marcus Paul has been sacked. I listened as millions also listened to her wonderful programs. . But I desperately want to stay in the media. $1000 phone call He has hosted the show for over a decade and has interviewed notable people including John Howard, the former Prime Minister of Australia. With over 60 years of commercial broadcasting experience, John Laws has returned to Sydney's 2SM 1269 & the Super Network. There was a lot of goodwill for 2SM's revival, but it didn't work. Talk Overnight is your perfect companion into the small hours of the morning. In 1988 the station dropped its Top 40 format as well as the 2SM brand when it became "Lite & Easy 1269". Anthony of controversial history repeats itself, Belfield in the land of the Wangal and Darug Peoples of the Eora Nation, Have something to share? Aunty Jack Team With over 60 years of commercial broadcasting experience, John Laws has returned to Sydneys 2SM 1269 & the Super Network. Here's a few snippets from that day; It's mainly from Keith Williams' drive show. In March 2017, following the sale of 2CH by Macquarie Radio Network to a consortium of Oceania Capital Partners, Glenn Wheatley and John Williams, and the launch of its Easy Classics format, Trevor once again found himself at 2CH where he hosted the Breakfast Show with Indira Naidoo from April 2018 until December 2019. 2SM Mornings from 9am. While he has not yet commented publicly, his facebook page has a cryptic meme about good character and a response to a comment says: I am moving on Starting with the freedom to be able to defend both my integrity and professionalism.. | All content 1996-2023. The new format had several significant effects. All Rights Reserved. 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. 2WS. It was a very good year. Must catch up with him again one of these days. [6], James Meany, a parish priest at St Mark's Drummoyne, raised the finances to allow Archbishop Michael Kelly to form the Catholic Broadcasting Co. Ltd, which obtained a licence for radio 2SM in 1931. Normally you do that because you want your job back. And then in 1980 Barry left 2SM suddenly and controversially as the programming took a different direction. Dean Mackin back on-air across the 2SM Super Radio Network | Dean Mackin Dean Mackin back on-air across the 2SM Super Radio Network Dean Mackin back on-air across the 2SM Super Radio Network Big news, people! He was the rudest SOB on radio. Australian Communications and Media Authority, Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations, "26 Dec 1931 - BROADCASTING STATION. Dave Cochrane filling in for Richard King 20th December 2022Richard King Breakfast - 16th December 2022Richard King Breakfast - 14th December 2022Richard King Breakfast - 13th December 2022Richard King Breakfast - 12th December 2022Richard King Breakfast - 9th December 2022. I wonder how many other people still have theirs. 2GB Radio station is a commercial station in Sydney broadcasting on 873 AM, which residents of the NSW capital turn to for news, opinions and information on what is happening in city and around the country. The introduction of new AM station, 2WS, in 1978, and FM stations 2Day and Triple M at the start of the 1980s saw 2SM's glory days end. Television. Newspapers. [Your] outrageous views cumulated in your dismissal 3 years very late. 5 Triple M 101.5 Announcer and Operations Assistant, worked at 2SM and Nova Sydney and has won 5 ACRAs, 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, Revealed: Australian FM radios most successful programmers of all time (1-10). Looking back to the days of 3DB and the Heraldsun Radio News I feel that newsreaders like Geoff McComas,David Johnston,Mal Walden,Brian Naylor and Geoff Raymond were far more professional than those we hear on Melbourne radio today.Many of todays newsreaders lack authority in their delivery and phrasing leaves a lot to be desired.Who teaches these people? Thank you to Mike B for their edits on this page. There is a touch of 2SM everywhere in Sydney, even to this day. I would just let them say what they want. radioinfo ABN: 960 699 39797 | PO Box 6430 North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia. A register of any agreements these presenters may have can be viewed by visiting the 2SM , 2HD or 2TM websites. Neale Johns I'm currently contracted to The Super Radio Network, presenting my own Program called Marcus Paul In The Morning. 2DAY FM. Barry Chapman talks about the Concert of the Decade. Contact Poppy Your Comments Openline: 13 12 69 Email: straighttalk@2sm.com.au Straight Talk PO Box 1269 He has a strong, loyal and captive support base who would listen in. By the time I was ensconsed at the University of NSW in 1982, I found myself dabbling in a bit of 2DAY FM, mainly because one if its announcers, Tim Webster (who had done his own stint at 2SM in 1975), was a huge Eagles fan and constantly played and talked about "the boys.". Members of the executive staff are: A Campbell-Jones (General Manager); L. R. Hood (Sales and Assistant Manager); M. H. Stevenson (Chief Engineer). He obviously appeals to a brain dead audience because who would bother to ring up to win a CD anyway? I met Mark at one of the Chequers free gigs, and the arrow in his name, if you can see it, signifies his extreme tallness, which left a lasting impression on me. Media career [ edit] Gibson began his media career as a print journalist covering greyhound racing and rugby league. 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. Best known for Radio 1. It would be tasteless to ask the contestant fine details in a quiz. 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. 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. As the name. Hard rockin' rollin' party boy notwithstanding, I still thought he was urbane and handsome. Since then the page has been getting bigger and better all the time thanks to a wonderful audience of fellow former 2SM junkies who've shared their treasures or pointed me in the direction of where to find them. . Some will be let go if they don't meet my standard. In the early 1980s the station retained reasonable ratings with contemporary music formats and slogans such as "More Music", "Rock of the 80s" and "The Power". I'd sit in my bedroom doing my homework in the evening, hanging on his every word. 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. One is this record that he released in 1970, with the not-too-modest title of "Mac Mac Mac MacRae". Click the logo.). Meryl then returned to Facebook and posted this :-. BRIAN MULONDO. Wow. Then you can find out about my own humble on-air efforts on my BAY-FM page. [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. The longer tracks, which are usually compilations of different segments or excerpts from programs, are embedded and won't require you to leave the page, so you can keep reading while you listen. Just like its sister stations Dance Super Digi, Fun Super Digi, Gorilla Radio, Zoo Digital it is also owned and operated by Broadcast Operations Group. The next day he drove his car into my parents' driveway and presented me with my very own new copies of The Chicago Years. Stream Link: http://play.2smsupernetwork.com AAC Audio AAC audio is a newer audio format which offers superior sound at lower bitrates. Marcia Hines 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, SCAs Hit Network axes 19 regional breakfast shows, Michael McLaren to host National Overnights on Nine Radio. Now on the Patreon - the last part of WCW Collision in Korea 1995! Dean could have asserted his views without being rude as he is with callers disagreeing with him. Actually, that's an understatement. 2SM 1269 AM live 2SM was launched on 24 December 1931 and until today it continues to play news / talk. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And then he was gone, vanishing into obscurity for some time. Richard is interested in whats going on in your world and welcome your suggestions, information and feedback. Hush A multilingual economics graduate with over a decade of experience in the media and marketing industry. The Chequers gigs were fun not only for the music, but because we could hang with the DJs in the room. Wishing you all the best Marcus. He's still on 2GB to this day. Dragon All my favourite DJs had left me, and I didn't want George to leave me, too. Please . In 1975 2SM introduced its famous denim zipper logo. Definitely sackable. Regardless of who was right and who was wrong - for the spokesman to be telling Dean about his loss of airshift via the phone is pretty poor management form in my view! Dean could have interviewed a member from the Greens or Labor party. And as pin up boy for the code (who earns as much for one game as Mackin might make in three years at 2HD), Folau is also paid to represent Rugby Australias image with sponsors and fans, which is all laid out in the games Code of Conduct. These announces in my opinion should be ESCORTED from the broadcasting studios. Join Richard for breakfast Monday to Friday, 5.00 till 9.00am for the latest news, sport and talk. Everything was different. Dont be too surprised to see him pop up on 2GB at some point. Magazines. In February 2011, 2GB's Chris Smith asked a participant in his "Smithy's Quiz" to guess how many drowned asylum seekers were buried. Brad March is a Director of Radio Today, is a former CEO of Austereo and has been named Media Executive of the Year. Save time and money with Show Prep. And all those people have lost their voice on that network. I only met Barry Chapman for the first time in October 2000 at a music industry conference in Sydney, when I first started working with APRA. I couldn't wait for the song to end, to hear him speak. Dave Sutherland John Paul Young Muir offloaded 2SM and moved on again. Hi-Tide is what you need for a successful day on the water. To err on the side of caution, it's best not to even ask a broad question about a tragedy. He went on to describe the real reason he was sacked, Im pretty disappointed that hes saying that he was sacked. Dave Sutherland across the 2SM Super Radio Network | Sydney NSW 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. Call Richard on 13 12 69 The SM call sign is taken from the initials of Saint Mary's.[3][4][5]. We checked into the Seaville Townhouse, which is the hotel in Queens Cross where all the rock groups stay. 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. Thank you, Alan Baskin - Almost 40 years in Australian radio including 2WS, 2UE, 2GB. It broadcasts at 102.9 megahertz on the FM band from its studios in Charlestown. Here's Charlie Foxx doing his thing: The 2SM of the seventies was well and truly gone, and along with it the much-loved denim logo. See the changelog, or edit it yourself. Read about all presenters and then listen in knowing a bit more about them. 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. Enjoy! Norman Gunston Russell Morris Radio presenters are typically paid based on their level of experience, the size of the radio station, and the city or region where they work. Mackin believes that the last straw for management was probably last Saturday week when he spokeof the advertiser boycott affecting 2GBsAlan Jones, I gave Gerry Harvey a big rap because he said that he wouldnt kowtow to such behaviour and he would advertise where he wanted to advertise. I think 2SM was trying to give him the boot for a while. No professionalism or integrity. [6], From around 1970 until the mid-1980s, 2SM dominated Sydney commercial radio. 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. Mrs Elliott sounded very unfazed by the whole experience. 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