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From growing up the housing commission area of Penrith, to attaining incredible ratings figures in one of Australia’s largest regional markets, our guest has not only entertained and informed his audience…he has grown up with them as well!  He is Steve Parsons! Enjoy!

He could well be described as ‘The Father of FM Radio’ in Perth, having started 2 stations from scratch and taking 4 to the top of the ratings. This episode is a history lesson in the establishment of FM radio in the West, told in great detail by the legendary Gary Roberts. Enjoy!

He commenced his career in the Victorian town of Bendigo, and worked his way through some of the biggest radio stations in the late 70s early 80s. Along the journey he met an irreverent puppet, an ex-journalist and a sketch comedian, and for 84 of 88 surveys, he anchored the highest rating breakfast show in Sydney. He is Paul Holmes

He’s been wandering around the radio dial for just on 47 years, presenting his unique style of broadcasting to the masses, mainly on the east coast of Australia. He has interviewed the stars, worked with the stars and is a true music jock in every sense of the word! He is Rob Duckworth! Enjoy!

He was part of the most exciting decades of radio and broadcasting in the 70’s and 80’s, being both an avid observer and active participant in newsrooms right across Australia. He learnt from the best and became one of the best, he is Rob Grant. Enjoy!

He spent 53 years in the broadcasting business, working at some of the biggest stations, at some of the most famous addresses, before spending 16 years at the ABC then another 16 in North Eastern Victoria. He is Paul Konik. Enjoy!

He’s been a sports manager, cabaret singer, T.V. host, small business owner, but above all else, he was one of the country’s most successful breakfast radio jocks in the 70’s and 80’s, who ruled the early morning airwaves of Brisbane. He is of course Waynee ‘Poo’ Roberts. Enjoy!

He was part of the resurgence of 6IX in Perth, was there at the creation of Fox FM in Melbourne and was involved in a very unique radio project in the Middle East. Music Director, Program Director and on-air jock….it is Peter Tarnawski. Enjoy!

He is our first ‘international ‘pilot, one of the biggest names in London radio in the 80’s and 90’s on London’s No.1 hit music station, Capital FM. 45 years in the business, with a radio CV almost unparalleled……and still going strong. He is Pat Sharp! Enjoy!

He is an Adelaide broadcasting icon, who ruled the breakfast airwaves with his good mate Barry Ion and together they were the top raters ‘Baz and Pilko’. Exceptional communicator and storyteller extraordinaire, he is of course Tony ‘Pilko’ Pilkington! Enjoy!

He’s a smooth operator in more ways than one, creating a story that started in Wangaratta, moved around the country for 32 years, with the current chapter being written in Melbourne. A survivor of 45 years in the biz…it’s Mike Perso! Enjoy!

He started his radio career in Faraday Street and ended 55 years later in Collins Street. In between there was some panel operating, producing and news reading, but it was the love of announcing and creating a special rapport with his audience that gave him the greatest satisfaction. He is Peter Van. Enjoy!

A ‘one trick pony’ she definitely isn’t; a successful on air jock, a station programmer, a teacher and mentor, a podcaster………..and a soccer mum!  Toni Tenaglia has a story to tell! Enjoy!

He started his career in his home town of Shepparton, worked in 3 states at numerous capital city radio stations as well as stints in the UK and Solomon Islands! Mike Andrew’s 28 year radio career has been most diverse…..and most successful!  Enjoy!

5 states and 14 stations over 36 years…. and a first day on the job at a brand new radio station that neither he nor anyone else at the station will ever forget! Dean Matters is a true radio journeyman with plenty of tales to tell!  Enjoy!