This episode was built on a realisation that while I can stuff this blog with advice, helpful documents and pep talks - I can't give you the wisdom you can only have after twenty years in the business. In 'Retrospective Advice' producers look back and discuss what they wish they'd known on their first day.

Also, an important announcement - Presenting The Producer will be taking a small break for now. I've graduated from the University of Sunderland with my Masters in radio and I need a bit of time to figure out where I'm going next. This blog will stay updated for you in the meantime and I'll be back with more podcasts as soon as I can. Stay in touch here, on Twitter or on Facebook, see you soon!

When you dream of working on a sexy specialist show why would you bother learning how to handle the phones?

Well, phone opping is quite often the first job you'll have at a radio station, and when a caller goes wrong it can go spectacularly wrong. As BBC Radio 2 Tim Johns says, a lot of work experience newbies live or die within a shift or two working the phones. In this episode I give you a heads start in how to keep calm your first few times.

Radio is no longer restricted to sound; it’s now a 360 degree medium where shareable content is king. In this episode we discuss the power of social media and the importance of always searching to add longevity to into a radio feature.

Helping aspiring producers is a passion close to my heart, I'm so excited to start sharing my work and the knowledge I'm gathering with you. Your thoughts and opinions are always welcome. Feel free to drop me a line here, on Twitter or on Facebook

Interviews are a staple in radio and fall under the duty of you the producer, to organise. If you haven't much experience at booking guests it can seem a bit daunting. If you draw on some common sense and utilise the tips in this episode you'll be well on your way to being a pro. In this episode I asked your questions for you and got stuck into deconstructing the steps of pulling off a great interview with three seasoned producers.

Your thoughts, comments and questions are always welcome of course. I do what I do for you, the aspiring producer. Drop me a comment right here, on Twitter or on Facebook.

Talent what?

Talent management is the term given to the shared respect and support that connects presenter talent and producer talent. It unites a team to do the job best they can every show. Learning to be a supportive team player is crucial for anyone wishing to work in radio. In this episode I discuss the art of talent management with senior producers.

I hope this episode is useful in clarifying what exactly is involved in good talent management. Chances are you have relatively good rapport with your presenter anyway but never get lazy with working on your teamwork skills. Teamwork is king in the radio industry, nothing is achieved alone. Your thoughts and opinions are always welcome. You can drop me a comment right here, on Twitter or on Facebook.

Episode two is up! Assistant producer (or broadcast assistant) is a very common entry-level position into a radio station, but what exactly will be expected of one? A job advertisement on a jobs site only tells you so much after all. I sat down with both senior and assistant producers about the role within a team.
Your thoughts and opinions on the podcast are always welcome. You can drop me a line here, on Twitter or on Facebook.

The pilot episode of 'Presenting: The Producer' is here at last!

Like many creative careers there is no set path into the radio industry. This lack of clear steps discourages many from transitioning into the workplace because - well where do you start? Unfortunately I can't give you a straightforward ladder to your dream job - but I was able to sit down with several established producers and listen to how they found their way in.

Helping aspiring producers is a passion close to my heart, I'm so excited to start sharing my work and the knowledge I'm gathering with you. Your thoughts and opinions are always welcome. Feel free to drop me a line here, on Twitter or on Facebook

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