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Spencer Howson

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PhD candidate Griffith University, researching the value of local radio. BR Era 7 fan and modeller. Cat and wine lover. He/Him. Meanjin/Brisbane.

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Tribute to Radio Legend Jamie Dunn YouTube video by The Quarter Hour

New 30 minute tribute to Jamie Dunn worth a watch: www.youtube.com/live/lNZgVFD...

08.03.2026 01:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m looking for people in Mt Isa/Cloncurry for my PhD research on radio and other audio.

You could win one of twenty $50 VISA gift cards.

PM or email me spencer.howson@griffithuni.edu.au and I’ll send you the link to a 10-15 minute online survey.

πŸ“· 2016 ABC trip to Mt Isa and beyond

07.03.2026 09:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Jamie Dunn: Agro, Being Sacked, Kyle Sandilands & A Channel 7 Comeback?
Jamie Dunn: Agro, Being Sacked, Kyle Sandilands & A Channel 7 Comeback? YouTube video by McKnight Tonight

Treat yourself to this excellent interview with Jamie Dunn (from a month ago): youtu.be/p-dHNPwqiaE?...

07.03.2026 06:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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RIP Jamie. Always cheering people on!

SMS from 2 mths ago when I was filling in for Craig and Loretta on 612 Breakfast.

And who didn’t want a photo with Agro? Mine was taken at an ABC listener event on Queensland Day 2014.

πŸ“»β€οΈ

07.03.2026 06:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mike Skinner (The Streets) sends a pint and a shoe into the audience, then crowd surfs to meet them, before doing a Shoey! #brisbane

06.03.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve been working in the Valley today (for Media Potential) and just stumbled on this hidden-away tribute to the legendary Carol Lloyd!

06.03.2026 05:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Announcing the first research location Thank you for subscribing to – and/or visiting – localradiostudy.com!

Are you in or near Mt Isa including Cloncurry?

Do you know someone who lives in or near Mt Isa?

substack.com/@localradios...

05.03.2026 10:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Photo opp

28.02.2026 10:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cr Lisa Atwood’s End of Summer party today was next door to the Cannon Hill train club.. and I think we might have a new fan! Video in reply post.

28.02.2026 10:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸšŠ My view today (when I wasn’t working) included trains and Soapbox Beer! πŸ»πŸŽ‰

www.mediapotential.com.au/aboutus

27.02.2026 06:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What a 24 hours! Beast Games 2 finale and now Survivor 50!

And here, homemade mushroom pizza that takes mushroom pizza to the next level!

26.02.2026 09:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Guest speaker and lunch guest at Brisbane’s Ionian Club 91.

It’s a friendship club for women who’ve moved to Brisbane: www.ionians.net/queensland-9...

25.02.2026 03:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s many years since Brisbane radio has received the media attention it’s getting in 2026!

www.couriermail.com.au/entertainmen...

24.02.2026 08:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to 99.7 Bridge FM Redcliffe for auctioning off $200 worth of Soapbox beers as part of its radiothon last weekend.

The cartons arrived today.

I love Soapbox, but I haven’t tried these ones before.

Let’s go!

#winning #localradio #localbeer

21.02.2026 07:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Detailed guide to entering the Australian Audio Awards - RadioInfo Australia How to enter and win in the 2026 Australian Podcast Awards. Seven foolproof tips for you to enter Australia's premier radio and podcast awards

Two weeks till entries close in the inaugural AAAs.

Across community, ABC/SBS, independent and commercial..

radioinfo.com.au/news/detaile...

20.02.2026 08:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE: (Tipsy) Thursday 19 February 2026 YouTube video by McKnight Tonight

Excellent and informed forensic analysis of Danika’s incident in tonight’s ep of MT - when would you have pulled her? www.youtube.com/live/gSYdgRY...

19.02.2026 12:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The comment isn’t for MAFS-haters. It’s for MAFS fans.

The Stan show β€œAfter the Dinner Party” is well worth watching.

19.02.2026 11:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am almost moved to tears listening to an entire pub in Ipswich singing an Ed Sheeran song live on 4BC. Truly community-connecting radio.

19.02.2026 07:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fixed after an hour, apparently.

18.02.2026 11:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TV and radio issues on the GC tonight

18.02.2026 11:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Final post from our Wide Bay road trip.

Watching turtles hatching at Mon Repos, and heading into the surf to begin their 15 year journey to South America and back… priceless!

You watch the turtles energe through the sand, there’s a photo opp, then off they go! That’s Nikki’s hand.

Take a torch.

18.02.2026 06:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When in Bundy..

Always good to catch up with Ross Kay, who’s currently A/Local Editor at ABC Wide Bay..

And nice to see UniSQ Radio Production student TrΓ© Finlay working up here as a casual producer.

Radio is in good hands with these two πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

17.02.2026 12:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At Bundaberg Rum there was..

17.02.2026 07:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When in Rum…

Thoroughly enjoyed both Bundy Rum and Kalki Moon tours and tastings today.

At KM, the added bonus of meeting owner Rick Prosser!

17.02.2026 04:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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#motelart #bargara

16.02.2026 05:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CafΓ© 63 does it again. Eggs Benedict with beef patty and melted cheese + maple syrup carrots!

16.02.2026 04:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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(2/2) A model train!!

15.02.2026 08:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Visiting the Big Pineapple (designed by my step-dad Ed Devenport) for the first time in decades… and what do I find inside? See second post for the answer.

15.02.2026 08:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#motelart #herveybay

15.02.2026 06:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Plus a quick bite at the local with fellow enthusiasts Alan and Lachlan.. πŸŽ‰

14.02.2026 07:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0