Marathon Breaks

In this conversation, host Andy Meadows focuses on how to identify and fix "marathon breaks"—segments where radio on-air talent speaks significantly longer than intended. Meadows outlines several strategies for managing break length, including establishing clear time parameters, coaching talent to plan their breaks, prioritizing show preparation, and pre-recording interviews instead of doing them live to maintain control over segment duration. He also shares the results of recent "Radio Update" polls, revealing that radio decision-makers primarily get their news from newspapers, radio, and TV, and that a majority of stations have "little or no" local content on their websites. You can also watch the full episode here. This podcast is recorded using Riverside.