In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast powered by WizzFX, host Jamie Larson chats with Andy Rowe, the founder of Red Nine Studios who co-created The Rugby Pod and hosts popular rugby podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby among his own co-productions with creators.

We explore:

• His unorthodox journey into broadcasting and how he got his first gigs.
• How his work in the recruitment industry in the UK provided lessons that he’s taken throughout his career.
• Why podcasting became such a successful transition for him after leaving radio.
• The decisions that lead to him creating the only purpose-built podcast studio in the South Island of New Zealand.
• Why now is the best time to get into the podcast sphere.

Episode Highlights

• 11:01 - The Transition to Sports Journalism
• 25:29 - The Challenges of the New Zealand Media Landscape
• 39:33 - The Rise of the Rugby Pod
• 44:58 - The Importance of Research in Interviews
• 58:08 - The Value of Podcasting for Businesses

Links & Resources

• Andy’s studio in Christchurch - https://www.redninestudios.com/
• Email him - studio@redninestudios.com
• Learn more about WizzFX and take your audio to the next level - https://www.wizzfx.com/

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