Pilots of the Airwaves - Voices of a Generation Podcast

Pilot Number Seventy .....Paul Konik

He spent 53 years in the broadcasting business, working at some of the biggest stations, at some of the most famous addresses, before spending 16 years at the ABC then another 16 in North Eastern Victoria. He is Paul Konik. Enjoy!

Pilot Number Sixty - Nine.....Waynee Poo Roberts!

He’s been a sports manager, cabaret singer, T.V. host, small business owner, but above all else, he was one of the country’s most successful breakfast radio jocks in the 70’s and 80’s, who ruled the early morning airwaves of Brisbane. He is of course Waynee ‘Poo’ Roberts. Enjoy!

Pilot Number Sixty - Eight.....Peter Tarnawski

He was part of the resurgence of 6IX in Perth, was there at the creation of Fox FM in Melbourne and was involved in a very unique radio project in the Middle East. Music Director, Program Director and on-air jock….it is Peter Tarnawski. Enjoy!

Pilot Number Sixty - Seven.....Pat Sharp!

He is our first ‘international ‘pilot, one of the biggest names in London radio in the 80’s and 90’s on London’s No.1 hit music station, Capital FM. 45 years in the business, with a radio CV almost unparalleled……and still going strong. He is Pat Sharp! Enjoy!

Pilot Number Sixty-Six.....Tony 'Pilko' Pilkington!

He is an Adelaide broadcasting icon, who ruled the breakfast airwaves with his good mate Barry Ion and together they were the top raters ‘Baz and Pilko’. Exceptional communicator and storyteller extraordinaire, he is of course Tony ‘Pilko’ Pilkington! Enjoy!

Pilot Number Sixty - Five....Mike Perso!

He’s a smooth operator in more ways than one, creating a story that started in Wangaratta, moved around the country for 32 years, with the current chapter being written in Melbourne. A survivor of 45 years in the biz…it’s Mike Perso! Enjoy!

Pilot Number Sixty - Four.....Peter Van!

He started his radio career in Faraday Street and ended 55 years later in Collins Street. In between there was some panel operating, producing and news reading, but it was the love of announcing and creating a special rapport with his audience that gave him the greatest satisfaction. He is Peter Van. Enjoy!

Pilot Number Sixty - Three.....Tony Tenaglia!

A ‘one trick pony’ she definitely isn’t; a successful on air jock, a station programmer, a teacher and mentor, a podcaster………..and a soccer mum!  Toni Tenaglia has a story to tell! Enjoy!

Pilot Number Sixty - Two.....Mike Andrew!

He started his career in his home town of Shepparton, worked in 3 states at numerous capital city radio stations as well as stints in the UK and Solomon Islands! Mike Andrew’s 28 year radio career has been most diverse…..and most successful!  Enjoy!

Pilot Number Sixty-One.....Dean Matters!

5 states and 14 stations over 36 years…. and a first day on the job at a brand new radio station that neither he nor anyone else at the station will ever forget! Dean Matters is a true radio journeyman with plenty of tales to tell!  Enjoy!