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From Broadcast to Podcast: Reflections on 100 Years of Irish Radio with David Puttnam, Noreen Minihan, Gerald O'Brien and Ann Bell
Friday, 6 March, 2026
Welcome to From Broadcast to Podcast: Reflections on 100 years of Irish Radio, a special series from the SHSS Podcast This episode features interviews with Oscar-winning producer and educator David Puttnam, retired GP and violinist Ann Bell, historian Gerald O’Brien and former principal and community leader Mrs Noreen Minihan. They explore how radio shaped Irish life, culture and conversation. David Puttnam discusses his journalist father’s influence, radio’s role in music and trust in journalism, and the risks of social media and AI to the ‘common square’. AnnBell recalls music-rich radio homes and programmes including Gay Byrne’s radio show and Lyric FM. Gerald O’Brien describes early wireless sets, licensing, radio drama and major news moments. Noreen Minihan remembers radio soaps, community connection and Kennedy’s assassination, and advises students to use media wisely and get involved locally.00:00 Introduction00:49 Radio Memories Montage02:00 Meet the Guests02:43 David Puttnam on News03:53 Radio at Home Stories06:03 Elvis Moment Changed Everything07:06 Trust Journalism Democracy09:07 Social Media and AI Warnings13:36 Radio Future and the Brain17:19 Comedy Shows and LA Radio19:20 Introducing Ann Bell19:55 Radiogram and Take the Floor22:37 Gay Byrne and Social Change24:51 From Classics to Pop26:28 Favourite Presenters27:59 TV Takes Over29:03 Radio Habits Today29:38 Songs That Stick30:25 News That Shook31:20 Gerald O’Brien Joins32:29 Wireless Licences Era35:49 Golden Age Programmes38:55 Radio Drama Magic40:22 Big News Memories42:34 Radio Still Matters45:13 Noreen Minihan Remembers47:48 Community On Air51:17 Kennedy Shockwaves54:18 Media Wisdom Today57:20 Get Involved Message59:02 ConclusionInterviewers: Grace de Long, Kate O'Donovan, Erin Cahalane, Ava Good, Raylica da Costa Santos and Sena ZamaSound engineer and Podcast Co-ordinator: Caragh Bell, SHSSEquipment supplied by Flux Learning Ltd.Post processing by Darragh Dineen Flux Learning Ltd.
