NICK KARKAZIS - Part 2
The Imaging Hangout
Part 2 of our chat with Nick Karkazis from the Spin Network in Ireland. A really fun and inspiring conversation with Nick including Spin Power Intros & the creative challenges of incorporating Jingle sings. Voice cloning and the surrounding ethics. AI characters on air in Breakfast and the use of AI as day to day tool. Sound Design & Foley creativity in Halloween imaging and of course Plugins...including Nick's faves Primal Tap & VocalSynth! We hope you enjoy this episode, it’s always such a pleasure to converse with such great talent. If you have any suggestions for future...
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NICK KARKAZIS - Part 1
The Imaging Hangout
Nick Karkazis from the Spin Network in Ireland joins us on the pod. In part 1 of this great chat, we talk his move from a Station Producer to the Program Director, how he manages a team of Imaging Producers and whether he still has time to deep dive in a Power Intro ProTools session. We hope you enjoy this episode, it’s always such a pleasure to converse with such great talent. If you have any suggestions for future guests please let us know, email
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BRAD LEASK - Part 2
The Imaging Hangout
We're back with part 2 of our conversation with the brilliant Brad Leask from Nova Entertainment. We cover the impact of new Jingles to a radio station The evolution of radio and music Plugins & their role in production & imaging Maximising efficiency with Soundflow and AI Tha balance of new and old techniques We hope you enjoy this fun episode, it’s always such a pleasure to converse with such great talent. If you have any suggestions for future guests please let us know, email
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BRAD LEASK - Part 1
The Imaging Hangout
Nova's Brad Leask returns to the show updating on his amazing imaging for the Nova Network in Australia. We deep dive into his awesome Dua Lipa Live Launch and discuss how he finds working from his home studio rather than from the radio station. We hope you enjoy this episode, it’s always such a pleasure to converse with such great talent. If you have any suggestions for future guests please let us know, email
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JAMES LAWSON - Part 2
The Imaging Hangout
We're back with the 2nd part of our conversation with the brilliant James Lawson. We cover working late nights, producing imaging for BBC Radio 1Xtra & the legendary Galaxy Radio...which James is still obsessed with! We hope you enjoy this episode, it’s always such a pleasure to converse with such great talent. If you have any suggestions for future guests please let us know, email
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JAMES LAWSON - Part 1
The Imaging Hangout
Get ready for Episode 16 of The Imaging Hangout! James Lawson joins us to talk Imaging from the freelancer perspective! James has worked for Hits Radio UK & Orion Radio plus Reelworld and now he showcases his skills at On The Sly. James' imaging crosses formats from CHR to Urban to ALT! In this 2 part special we dive deep into his DAW, end of year Mashups and the plugins he uses to create his sound.
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PAUL DUFFY - Part 2
The Imaging Hangout
We're back after the Christmas & New Year break with Part 2 of our chat with Today FM's Paul Duffy. In Part 2 we obvisouly talk about our favourite subject Plugins, Paul's time at Today FM & iRadio plus loads of Paul's imaging and promos. We hope you enjoy this episode, it’s always such a pleasure to converse with such great talent. If you have any suggestions for future guests please let us know, email
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PAUL DUFFY - Part 1
The Imaging Hangout
After a longer break than intended, the Imaging Hangout is back with Episode 14. Today FM's Paul Duffy was our guest in a 2 part special! We recorded for so long we've had to split this chat. Paul takes gives us the lowdown on Irish Radio and the pressures of imaging a national brand. Plus the creative tactics Today FM used in their 'Listener Survey' Promos and why he's no longer onair! We hope you enjoy this episode, it’s always such a pleasure to converse with such great talent. If you have any suggestions for future guests please let us know, email
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JEFF SCHMIDT & JEFF NIELSON
The Imaging Hangout
The Imaging Hangout is back with a new episode for 2023. We had the pleasure of chatting with the 2 Jeff's! Jeff Schmidt aka 'Schmiddy' former Alien Imaging big dogg & now Podcast Producer extrodinaire and Jeff Nielson aka 'Aussie Jeff' a creative writing genius from WSFM in Sydney. Schmiddy took us inside the fascinating world of binaural audio in podcasting. Recording true crime podcasts with Stranger Things actor David Harbour. Aussie Jeff showcased his humour and comic timing for Classic Hits imaging on 80s Weekend promos and big station tactics. We hope you enjoy this episode, it’s...
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ASHLEY BARD AND HOWARD RITCHIE
The Imaging Hangout
The Imaging Hangout is back once again with episode 12, and we’ve gone big!Join us as we chat with Global Radio’s Group Head of Brand Sound Design, Ashley Bard. Along with brand VO extraordinaire, Mr Howard Ritchie. We play a game of Secret Sound inside Ash’s new apartment and hear how he & his team create imaging for Capital’s iconic…Jingle Bell Balls at Wembley Stadium and the O2 Arena! Howard divulges what it was like for a Voice Over during lockdown. Not being able to record in the Capital studios with the Producers and the difficulties trying to replicate the microphone...
info_outlineHosted by Adam Burgess and Tom Cross from Imaging Blueprint, and Darren (Robbo) Robertson from Voodoo Sound Radio Imaging. This is a non-scripted get together of like-minded radio producers sharing stories, tips, tricks and just generally just shooting the s**t.
Talking is important! It's good for your mental health. We wanted to create a conversation with some of the industries finest. See how they're scheduling their days, what they're getting up to and in the case of Staxx, what he's eating....it's Tacos btw.
We kick off Episode 1 with our friends Staxx (Z100) and Chris Nicoll (Wizz FX). We touch on Lego, computer games, working from home, YouTube, the creative process, inspiration and plugins.
(Let's face it, it wouldn't be an Imaging podcast if we didn't talk plugins).
Here are a few links from this weeks show...
The Audio Suite Podcast Robbo mentions regarding Game Sound..
You can also find our Facebook page here, info on Imaging Blueprint here, and Voodoo Radio Imaging here, and Andrew Peters (Our Voiceover guy) here.
If you'd like to be part of the conversation just email one of the guys. We might even be able to put you on with a producer you've always wanted to chat too!
Lastly, a big thanks for listening, we had a lot of laughs putting this together and we hope you did listening.
Stay safe!