This Week in Radio Tech Episode 801 takes us to Ely, Minnesota, where WELY AM and FM — long known as "End of the Road Radio" — is getting a new birth. Civic Media is now the licensee, and Chief Engineer Erick Burnstad walks us through the real-world work of rebuilding a small-town radio station with new studios, a new transmitter, and a new FM antenna system. WELY’s story includes deep local history, a period of silence, and now a renewed commitment to community radio in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters region. Erick shares what the project has taught him about planning, tower work, transmitter replacement, automation conversion, and keeping local service alive while the rebuild continues. It’s a great conversation about the kind of engineering that blends RF, logistics, patience, and genuine hometown purpose. Join us for TWiRT Episode 801 and hear how WELY is coming back to life.

AEW is running Double or Nothing in the guys' backyard at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, and they will be in attendance. They break down the card, speculate about what might happen in the main event, and discuss Andrew's anxiety over the possibility of MJF losing his hair. They also discuss the latest news, including the arrest of Ludwig Kaiser and Danhausen becoming a pop culture phenomenon after cursing the Cleveland Cavaliers on ESPN, which led to the Knicks' win. Plus, they dive into Mick Foley’s role in AEW, Enzo and Cass's possible WWE return, your questions, and more!

The guys react to the news that WWE has added summer house shows back to the schedule. They discuss how this will benefit the talent by helping them improve and stay fresh, rather than wrestling only once a week. They also react to John Cena’s comments about the "John Cena Classic" being a "work in progress." Should WWE have announced this tournament before having a more solidified concept in place? Additionally, they break down AEW Dynamite as the company builds toward Double or Nothing, including MJF officially putting his hair on the line and the official reveal of the Anarchy in the Arena participants. Plus, they cover notes from Raw, rumors of The New Day possibly going to AEW, listener questions, and more!

For the 800th episode of This Week in Radio Tech, we’re joined by Adrian Berkovits of Adventure33 to take a deeper technical look at the Prism audio program distribution platform. Adrian explains how Prism can serve both as a one-to-many program delivery system for radio networks and as a reliable studio-to-transmitter link solution for individual broadcasters. The discussion covers redundancy strategies, transport concepts, endpoint deployment, and practical implementation considerations for broadcast engineers. Adrian also shares the development philosophy behind Prism and details many of the technical nuances engineers will want to understand before deploying a modern IP-based program distribution system. Join us for Episode 800 of TWiRT for an informative engineering-focused conversation about modern audio distribution for radio broadcasting.

The guys begin by reflecting on the passing of Ted Turner and his massive contributions to television, sports media, and professional wrestling—specifically how he pushed Vince McMahon to evolve his product to stay competitive. They also break down this week’s Backlash and question the long-term interest in these "secondary" PLEs. The duo explores the possibility of Jacob Fatu defeating Roman Reigns and speculates on John Cena’s upcoming big announcement. Regarding AEW Dynamite, the hosts discuss Darby Allin’s challenge to MJF, where Darby offered to put his hair on the line for a championship match at Double or Nothing. Andrew makes a personal plea to Max not to accept, citing several specific reasons. Plus, they cover the new season of Dark Side of the Ring, TKO earnings notes, Oro Mensah’s (formerly Evil) new direction in NXT, and take your listener questions!

On this episode of This Week in Radio Tech, we talk with Tracy Teagarden, Chief Engineer for Audacy in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tracy shares the story of building an extraordinarily reliable transmitter site that was eventually sold off due to changing business priorities—but this conversation is really about what engineers do next. He explains how that same drive for reliability has led to major improvements in his remaining facilities and to proactive cooperation with chief engineers from competing broadcasters in the Las Vegas market. Tracy also gives us an inside look at his studio and STL infrastructure, including both point-to-point IP links and traditional 950 MHz STL systems, along with his philosophy of designing broadcast systems for maximum reliability. Finally, Tracy talks about hiring and mentoring new engineers and what it takes to prepare the next generation for success in broadcast engineering. Don’t miss episode 799 of This Week in Radio Tech.

Ever wonder what it takes to keep major-market radio on the air from transmitter sites built at the San Francisco Bay—and studios where space is at a premium? On Episode 798 of This Week in Radio Tech, we’re joined by Shane Toven, Chief Engineer for Cumulus Media in San Francisco, who shares hard-earned insights from some truly unique installations around the Bay. From towers rising out of the bay itself to high-demand remote broadcasts at sporting events, concerts, and local businesses, Shane walks through modern, practical techniques for getting reliable audio back to the studio. He also reveals how Cumulus is rethinking the Technical Operations Center (TOC) with an unconventional design and workflow that maximizes efficiency in tight quarters. It’s a fast-moving, engineer-to-engineer conversation packed with real-world experience—don’t miss Episode 798 of This Week in Radio Tech.

The show starts with a cameo from a special guest from France, before the guys dive into the news of the week. Stephanie Vaquer is reportedly sidelined for at least six weeks with a second-degree AC sprain, while AJ Lee’s WWE future remains uncertain following her recent run. Meanwhile, WWE SmackDown is scheduled to revert to its two-hour format this July. In developmental news, EVIL made a surprise NXT debut to confront Tony D’Angelo. What will his name be? Darby Allin successfully defended his World Championship against Brody King, and Kevin Knight retained the TNT Title against MJF. Additionally, Montreal is the rumored host for AEW’s new "Redemption" pay-per-view in July, and the high-stakes "I Quit" match between FTR and Cope & Cage is set for Double or Nothing. Plus, movie impressions, the streaming problem, your questions, and more!

We’re live from the Central Hall at NAB 2026 in Las Vegas. It’s one of our biggest shows of the year—and we’re especially glad to welcome back our co-host Chris Tarr, joining us on-site for the conversations and insights that matter to working engineers. This episode is packed with voices from across the broadcast technology landscape—covering AI-driven tools, AoIP infrastructure, remote broadcast solutions, and the business and connectivity strategies that keep stations on the air. We’ve gathered an outstanding lineup of guests from companies like Comrex, AudioScience, Logitek, and MaxxKonnect—all bringing practical, real-world perspectives from the show floor. If you couldn’t make it to NAB this year, this episode brings it to you—with meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and the technology engineers need right now. Tune in for this special live edition of This Week in Radio Tech.

This week on This Week in Radio Tech, we’re coming to you live from the Public Radio Engineering Conference (PREC) at the Tuscany Hotel in Las Vegas, just ahead of NAB. We’re talking with leading technology suppliers about practical solutions for terrestrial distribution of both long-form and short-form programming—tools that are already making their way into public radio operations. We’ll also explore emerging captioning technologies designed to help stations meet upcoming regulatory requirements for captioning of both live broadcasts and on-demand content like podcasts. Plus, we sit down with the president of the Association of Public Radio Engineers for insight into where the industry is headed. Join us for a fast-moving, on-the-ground look at the ideas and innovations shaping public radio’s future.