In this episode of Radio Influencers host Andy Meadows focuses on the anticipated impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on radio industry jobs. Meadows opens by presenting the results of two recent polls conducted by Radio Update, one concerning on-air talent using fake names and another regarding LinkedIn profile activity among radio decision makers. The primary discussion addresses the question of which radio jobs AI will replace first, identifying roles such as administrative staff, liner DJs, and order-taking sales representatives as being at immediate risk. Meadows advises radio professionals to fully embrace AI tools to enhance their work to keep the technology from replacing them, asserting that the vast majority of jobs across all industries will eventually be impacted by AI. He also shares a clip of the new AI-generated actress Tilly. Meadows ends with a positive note about the backlash he expects from a segment of the population to AI-generated art and content and how that could benefit radio. You can also watch the full episode here. This podcast was recorded using Riverside.

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses why he thinks radio talent should stop using fake on-air names. He shares insights from recent polls, personal experiences, and the evolving landscape of media that emphasizes authenticity. Meadows argues that while fake names have historical significance, the current trend favors real names for better audience connection and branding. He invites listeners to share their opinions on the matter. You can also watch the full episode here. This podcast was recorded using Riverside.

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the suspension and reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel's late night show, exploring the reactions surrounding the event, the role of the FCC commissioner, and the broader implications for media and content creation. The conversation highlights the divide in public opinion based on political affiliations and raises concerns about government influence in media. You can also watch the full episode here.

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the evolution of radio studios and how to maximize content creation. He shares insights from industry experts and outlines eight essential steps for modernizing studio design. The conversation also touches on revenue opportunities through studio rentals and the importance of simplifying the content creation process for talent. Riverside Affiliate Link. You can also watch the full episode here.

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy discusses the importance of developing good on-air habits to replace bad ones. Highlighting a few bad habits that plague veteran radio talent. He emphasizes the role of routines in radio, the necessity of refreshing show content, and the impact of digital and AI tools on creativity. The episode also highlights the value of air check sessions for talent improvement. You can also watch the full episode here.

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows focuses on encouraging radio talent to overcome their hesitations and actively create digital content, emphasizing its importance for the industry's competitiveness. Meadows addresses common excuses for not creating digital content and then introduces various AI-powered tools and platforms like Riverside, Radio Content Pro, Captions.ai, Quso.ai, and Google's VEO3, that simplify and enhance the content creation process, particularly for short-form video. The host also discusses the growing trend of radio broadcasters engaging more with digital content and invites audience feedback on the topic.

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the reliance on Mediabase AirPlay charts for programming decisions and the advantages of using market-level streaming data over traditional metrics. He addresses common pushbacks against streaming data and emphasizes the need for radio stations to adapt to changing audience behaviors. Andy also goes over the recent Radio Update poll results and emphasizes the importance of self-serve ad portals. You can also watch the full ep here.

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows shares the full "Big Time Content, Small Time Budget" panel he moderated at the Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) 2025 convention. Panel guests Erin Wilde (92.1 Hank FM), John Butler (Butler7Media), and Daniel Hyatt (DNav Inc) discuss how to create content that looks and sounds major market in any size market on a limited budget. The experts share strategies for designing video and conversation friendly studios, affordable content creation tools, how to pull off some of the big promotions we used to do in radio and more. You can also watch the full episode here.