A Rational Fear - Jan Fran Has Issues - Ep4 - Foreign Affairs feat. Kevin Rudd

3 days ago

Wendy Harmer — A Rational Conversation

🎟️ BUY TICKETS TO OUR 1,000,000th DOWNLOAD LIVE SHOW: https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/tickets/malthouse-outdoor-stage/a-rational-fear/ 🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear 📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/ In this conversation, Dan and Lewis interview Wendy Harmer, a comedy legend and former radio host. They discuss the evolution of comedy and radio, the impact of commercial radio, memorable interactions with radio management, and unconventional radio stunts. Wendy shares stories from her time on The Morning Crew and reflects on the cultural significance of the show. They also discuss the changing media landscape and the success of radio hosts like Kyle and Jackie O. Overall, the conversation highlights the unique and influential role of radio in the comedy industry. Takeaways * Radio has played a significant role in the evolution of comedy, providing a platform for comedians to showcase their talent and reach a wide audience. * Commercial radio has undergone significant changes over the years, with comedians becoming a staple on radio shows and management often lacking experience in the medium. * Unconventional radio stunts and promotions have been a hallmark of the industry, with hosts often pushing boundaries to engage listeners and boost ratings. * Wendy Harmer's time on The Morning Crew was culturally significant, as she brought a female perspective to radio and helped redefine the role of women in the industry. * The media landscape has changed dramatically, with the rise of social media and digital platforms providing new avenues for content creation and consumption. A Rational Fear is turning 1,000,000 in downloads. Buy a ticket to our 1,000,000th download live show here: https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/tickets/malthouse-outdoor-stage/a-rational-fear/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and One Millionth Download Show 02:25 Introducing Wendy Harmer 03:05 The Evolution of Comedy and Radio 05:01 Capturing the Comedy Community 08:07 Finding Your Tribe in Comedy 09:08 The Impact of Commercial Radio 10:10 Memorable Interactions in Radio 12:39 Unconventional Radio Stunts 17:30 The Influence of Radio Management 19:16 The Dash for Cash and Other Stunts 21:53 The Origin of 'Two Strangers and a Wedding' 23:45 The Cultural Significance of The Morning Crew 30:32 The Impact of Wendy Harmer's Radio Career 33:36 The Changing Landscape of Media 36:06 The Success of Kyle and Jackie O 🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear Here's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon. 🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show. 🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows. 🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos. 👨🏼‍⚖️ Make show suggestions. 💬 Get a link to the A Rational Fear discord. If you enjoyed this please drop us a review on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261 If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

51 min