Trailblazers

Dec 02 2024 42 ep. 45 mins 11
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Trailblazers is THE podcast for sound media Professionals. TrailBlazers is a series of in-depth interviews of, for and about sound media professionals. With a panache for storytelling, guests of this podcast will lead you to become a better professional so whether you’re a leader in the field or just beginning, prepare to learn from those who have blazed and left a trail.

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Episode 42: Chad Rufer (Group Director of Programming, Bonneville Sacramento)

Dec 02 2024 40 mins  
We are truly excited and honored to have Chad Rufer on this month’s episode of Trailblazers. Chad discovered his passion for music during his teenage years while involved with his high school’s radio station, KWDM. At just sixteen, he landed his first real radio job hosting a Saturday night “Party Song” show on KLYF in Des Moines, IA, while also anchoring news for its siste

Episode 41: Tom Fox (Voice of Compliance Podcast Network)

Sep 18 2024 37 mins  
This month, we are joined by Tom Fox, President and Founder of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network and the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network where Tom personally produces over 70 podcasts each week! Tom has won multiple awards for podcast hosting and producing and has the distinct honor of garnering awards for series as diverse as Looking Back on 9/11, Understanding Lyme

Episode 40: Jason Barrett (Founder of Barrett Media)

Aug 13 2024 52 mins  
We are truly excited and honored to have Jason Barrett, the President and Founder of Barrett Media, on this month’s episode of Trailblazers. Before launching his company in 2015, Jason worked in the industry for 20 years as a programmer, host, and producer. Jason has served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St.

Episode 39: Steve Goldstein (CEO of Amplifi Media)

Jun 11 2024 43 mins  
This month on the Trailblazers podcast we are very excited to have Steve Goldstein as our guest. Steve is an internationally recognized executive and leader in scaling and refining audio ventures across podcasting, radio, satellite radio, and voice platforms. He has developed scores of successful podcast initiatives, radio shows, top talent, and monetization strategies. Steve is an

Episode 38: Talaya Trigueros (Host of SiriusXM Watercolors)

May 07 2024 42 mins  
This month we are excited to have Talaya Trigueros, on-air talent/host of Sirius XM Watercolors Channel 66 (Monday through Saturday) and occasionally of Real Jazz Channel 67. In this episode, Talaya discusses the beginning of her radio career at the University of New Mexico’s KUNM playing Latin Jazz and Salsa, followed by a move to San Francisco where KRE-AM, a legendary Jazz sta

Episode 37: Sam Parker, Creative Director at WIZZFX

Apr 01 2024 28 mins  
This month we are excited to have Sam Parker, Creative Director at WIZZFX - a custom audio production branding service, responsible for crafting the sound of some of the biggest radio and podcast brands across the globe. Alongside Chris Nicoll, Sam leads a team of creatives pushing the boundaries of “traditional” radio imaging and sonic branding. Championing grassroots talent i

Episode 36: Dylan Riggs - Part 2

Dec 03 2023 63 mins  
We had so much left to talk about with Dylan Riggs, Director of Production Operations at Audacy nationwide, that we welcomed him back for another episode! Dylan is responsible for all commercial production at Audacy, is an executive producer of the “The Daly Download Top 30 Countdown with Carson Daly,” and is a voiceover talent that can be heard on 100+ stations weekly across N

Episode 35: Garrick Whitehead

Oct 25 2023 41 mins  
On this month’s episode we are joined by Garrick Whitehead who is currently Senior Audio Producer/Imaging/Voiceover for Educational Media Foundation – a non-profit, multi-platform media company that owns the nation’s largest contemporary Christian radio networks – K-LOVE and Air 1. Garrick has worked around the globe3 as a DJ and audio producer and is obsessed with sound an

Episode 34: Dylan Riggs

Sep 05 2023 45 mins  
On this month’s episode we are joined by Dylan Riggs, Director of Production Operations at Audacy, nationwide. Dylan is responsible for all commercial production at Audacy, is an executive producer of the “The Daly Download Top 30 Countdown with Carson Daly,” and is a voiceover talent that can be heard on 100+ stations weekly across North America. He’s also a guitar hoarder

Episode 33: Joel Denver

Jul 31 2023 41 mins  
On this month’s episode we are joined by Joel Denver, President, Publisher, and Co- founder of All Access Music Group. Joel has been heard on many markets from Miami to San Diego, and has been a program director, record promoter, CHR Editor of Radio and Records and now the head of All Access Music Group-one of the nation’s most successful radio and podcasting trade publications