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The Local Shift episodes
- Warren Tapp: Radio's Lost Human Touch
In this episode of The Local Shift, host Kelvin Huggins is joined by veteran broadcaster Warren Tapp. Starting his career at 4LG in Longreach in the late 1960s, Warren later moved to major Brisbane stations including 4IP, 4KQ, 4BK, and the ABC.
Together, they discuss the golden era of live, local broadcasting—where announcers did everything from selling ads to selecting their own records—and explore how radio transitioned through vinyl, cartridges, and computer automation. Warren shares insights into what has been lost as regional stations have centralised and networked, the rise of talk radio, and his thoughts on the changing media landscape.
© 2026 The Local Shift Podcast.
34 min - When Local Was Everything: Chris Eddy on the Rise and Fall of Regional Media
What happens when regional media loses its local voice? Chris Eddy has lived the answer. Across a 20‑year career in television and radio — from GMV6 to 3SR and Sun FM — he saw firsthand how aggregation, corporate consolidation, and automation reshaped the industry.
In this episode, Chris breaks down the economic and operational forces that hollowed out local newsrooms, the shift from live broadcasting to voice tracking, and the cultural cost of removing local personalities from the airwaves. He also reflects on how those same communication skills carried him into a second career in local government, culminating in six years as CEO of Hobsons Bay Council.
A deep dive into the past, present, and future of regional media — and what communities lose when localism disappears.
© 2026 The Local Shift Podcast.
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For a trip down memory lane check out the old 3SR, Shepparton homepage where you can find links to the personalities that once ruled the Shepparton airwaves.
35 min - The Local Shift - Coming Soon
The Local Shift celebrates the people who built Australian regional radio — not just the announcers, characters, and community voices who shaped the sound, but the people behind the scenes. Through interviews and long‑form storytelling, we preserve the culture, creativity, and chaos of radio before networking changed everything. If you love Australian radio history and the people who made it unforgettable, you’re in the right place.
The Local Shift - Coming soon!
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About The Local Shift
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The Local Shift podcast is dedicated to documenting and celebrating the people who shaped Australian radio — the announcers, storytellers, characters, and community voices who defined the sound of regional broadcasting. Our content preserves the lived experience of those who worked behind the mic, capturing the culture, creativity, and chaos of radio before networking and automation changed the industry forever.
Through interviews, archival exploration, and long‑form storytelling, The Local Shift podcast shines a light on the announcers who connected towns, built communities, and created moments that still echo today. If you love Australian radio history, regional broadcasting, or the personalities who made it all happen, you’re in the right place.