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Robbie Klitzing
Gary Roberts is Managing Director of Perth Radio Station 96FM. In 2020 Awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to broadcasting. Gary launched Perth’s 96FM in 1980 (Perth’s first FM radio station) and played a key role in the success of Mix94.5, 92.9 and Nova.
Justin Thomson is the Content Director, Music Director and Announcer for Kix Country Radio Network based out of Bundaberg in Queensland. Justin started his career in WA with the Redwave Media Group (Spirit Radio and Red FM) where he spent 10+ years as Breakfast Announcer. He was also a weekend announcer with Mix 94.5 in Perth. He's been with Kix Country for about 5 years now and is a Finalist for a CMA award this year in the Best International Broadcaster Category. You can find Justin here: Instagram - @justinthomsononkix Facebook and LinkedIn - Justin Thomson Facebook - @kixcountryaustralia
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Robbie chats with Melbourne Radio Legend Craig Huggins who shares insights on his early days in radio, people who influenced his career as a music announcer, the best music announcers in Melbourne, and the uniqueness of breakfast show on radio. [02:12] People who influenced Craig’s career [05:07] The best music announcer in Melbourne [07:22] Huggy on some his colleagues at Gold 104.3 [10:18] The uniqueness of the breakfast show
Join me in this episode as I talk to Craig 'Huggy' Huggins. This radio legend shares his experiences and insights collected in a career spanning (almost) 40 years. Huggy is a Radio Announcer at Melbourne’s Gold 104.3 and Adelaide’s Cruise 1323 – he’s also worked as a voice-over artist, TV sports reporter, Stadium Announcer, Brisbane Lions Vic MC, and a WWE contributor. In this episode Huggy talks about how he got into radio, the early days of Gold 104.3 and celebrity encounters with the likes of David Bowie and Phil Collins.
[01:43] Getting into radio [04:44] The early days [08:55] Joining Gold104.3 [10:10] Song most played on air [14:20] The false death of Freddy Mercury [17:45] Hanging with Bowie and Collins
Connect with Craig Huggins Instagram: @craighuggy Twitter: @Craig Huggins Connect with Content Drivers Podcast Facebook: @contentdriverspodcast Instagram: @contentdriverspodcast Web: contentdrivers.com.au
Welcome to Content Drivers Podcast! Host Robbie Klitzing chats with the best Content Creators and drivers from a variety of mediums, including Radio, TV, Podcasting and Socials. The first interview with a Melbourne radio legend drops soon, for more info check us out on the socials @contentdriverspodcast or contentdrivers.com.au