The All-New Televised Revolution Podcast

This coming Thursday evening we launch the all-new Televised Revolution podcast. We’re producing the show now exclusively as a podcast (saying goodbye to that pesky live community radio issue), giving us more time to prep segments, provide some more thoughtful analysis, and create a show that fits the ‘sound’ of the show a little bit better.
From a production standpoint, we …


Televised Revolution Podcast #136

  • August 27th, 2010
  • Posted by Dan Barrett
  • Podcast

This week we wind up the first volume of Televised Revolution. We say goodbye to 4ZzZ along with our live in-studio audience. Next week we’ll be embracing this new-fangled Internet thing by going podcast only.
But, what of this week? Well, we talk about the new Channel 10 digital multi-channel ‘Eleven’ and 10′s new news lineup.


Televised Revolution Podcast #135

  • August 19th, 2010
  • Posted by Dan Barrett
  • Podcast

It’s our second last time on the radio before we make way for Televised Revolution v2.0. Our enthusiasm is only heightened by the broken air-conditioning unit cooking us alive while broadcasting.
Regardless, we struggle through it and chat about: the launch of 7Mate, PLUS7 joins the PS3, and WIN Wagga Wagga shuts up shop.


Televised Revolution Podcast #134

  • August 12th, 2010
  • Posted by Dan Barrett
  • Podcast

For the past seven weeks, regular Televised Revolution panelist Dennis has been off traveling the world. He returns this week. And just in time too, otherwise he’d miss our interview with Tony Martin, discussion on digital television penetration levels, the ABC News vs Sky News stoush, and a brief look at the future of Adam Boland.
Note: Tony Martins book ‘A …


Televised Revolution Podcast #133

On this weeks show, Simon and Dan announce their intention to leave 4ZzZ and take Televised Revolution exclusively to the Internets. It’s a decision that was made easier by the broken aircon in the studio, raising room temperature to a balmy 39 degrees. Heck of a night of radio.
But, what’s in this weeks episode for you, constant listener? How about …


Televised Revolution vol. 1 draws to a close

There are changes afoot in the world of Televised Revolution.
On August 26, Dan, Simon, and Dennis will present the last episode of Televised Revolution on Brisbane’s community radio station 4ZzZ. Are we going away? Heavens no. Try and stop us.
So, what’s the deal? From the first week of September, Televised Revolution will now be produced exclusively as a podcast. The …


Televised Revolution Podcast #132

This coming Monday the public affairs discussion program Q&A is being broadcast out of Brisbane. Televised Revolution took this opportunity to have a chat with the shows Executive Producer Peter McEvoy about the decision to broadcast the show from the road this week, the way that social media has taken an active role in the show, and spend some time …


Televised Revolution Podcast #131

  • July 16th, 2010
  • Posted by Dan Barrett
  • Podcast

The quiet before the storm.
The only real news story of significant interest seems to be the impending launch of ABC News 24. Yet, in the face of a relatively quiet week, we push forth and discuss:

Channel Ten announce Don’t Stop Believing, a new Glee-inspired reality show.
Snoop Dog has a fondness for a surprising British drama. He’s such a nanna.
We talk …


Televised Revolution Podcast #130

The ABC are launching a 24 hour news service on July 22 at 7:30pm. Details are still somewhat scarce regarding the channel, so Dan picked up the phone and had a chat with Gaven Morris, the ABC News 24 Head of Continuous News.
Gaven details the structure of the news service, preparation undertaken by ABC staff, and provides some information on …


Televised Revolution Podcast #129

  • July 8th, 2010
  • Posted by Dan Barrett
  • Podcast

It’s a news-centric week for Televised Revolution with the impending launch of ABC News 24. On the show this week, Dan and Simon take a look at:

The promo loop for ABC News 24 has commenced. What does that mean for a launch date?
Channel Ten are rumoured to be extending their news to 90 minutes.
Could Fetch TV be delivered minus Bob?
Will …