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Episode 768: Open Source Radio

Jan 31, 2024
Tony Zeoli, founder of NetMix and creator of a radio station WordPress plugin, discusses internet radio, licensing issues, and the future of local radio stations. The podcast also explores the use of creative commons music in podcasts and the challenges faced by underfunded college radio stations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Open source radio plugins like the Radio Station Plugin for WordPress provide affordable tools for streaming and website integration, empowering smaller broadcasters.
  • Licensing challenges and fees have a significant impact on independent and community radio stations in the internet radio landscape.

Deep dives

Overview of Internet Radio History and Open Source Radio

The podcast episode delves into the history of internet radio and explores the concept of open source radio. The guest, Tony Zioli, founder of NetMix and creator of a radio station WordPress plugin, discusses his experience in the radio industry and how he got involved in internet radio. He shares his journey starting from the early days of internet streaming with Real Audio to the present, where he now focuses on providing tools like the radio station plugin for WordPress users.

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