He is the one that turns the microphone on.. the buck stops with him. Emailed him once re his program content and how he measured his listeners given 2SM are not part of the radio survey He replied I should piss off to 2gb. Not many sacked hosts have garnered a 15K petition to have them reinstated a day after they are sacked. This set the trend for years to come, with 2SM relying heavily on adapting of formulaic programming strategies sourced from American commercial radio, which in turn were then picked up by other stations around the country. Mental as Anything One of the Rocktober promotions in 1979 was "Win 2SM for a day" (or something like that.) By the time I was ensconsed at the University of NSW in 1982, I found myself dabbling in a bit of 2DAY FM, mainly because one if its announcers, Tim Webster (who had done his own stint at 2SM in 1975), was a huge Eagles fan and constantly played and talked about "the boys.". document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); How about you teach New news readers how to pronounce names or towns correctly or is it the fact tat they cant read. I was completely devastated when he suddenly left 2SM in April 1979, and I called Ron E Sparx immediately. If you go for sports coverage, then when there are no matches, it should be sporting talk, not current affairs. It is owned and operated by Broadcast Operations Group.The SM call sign is taken from the initials of Saint Mary's. 2SM's programs are heard across the 2SM Super Radio Network in regional New South Wales and Queensland, consisting of 32 AM and FM stations. Wow. Best known as a talkback radio broadcaster, Laws is one of Australia's highest-paid radio personalities and has been involved with Australian talkback radio broadcasting much longer than any other presenter. Normally you do that because you want your job back. [6], Searching for an alternative, in early 1967 2SM became the first station in the country to adopt the new "talkback" technology which enabled presenters for the first time to broadcast phone conversations with members of the public. I'd sit in my bedroom doing my homework in the evening, hanging on his every word. He moved to the Regional District of Nowra in 1977, before commencing the Early Night Show, from 7pm-10pm, at Canberra's 2CC in March 1978. [8] Religious programming was, for most part, not its focus (except for the regular Question Box program of Dr Rumble) but not surprisingly, for most of its life 2SM followed a conservative line in its programming and was promoted as "The Family Station". 173-175 Maitland Road, Sandgate, New South Wales, 2304 Phone 49 676 111. Sinclair was host of several nationally syndicated radio shows during the 1980s and 1990s for Grace Gibson Radio Productions and ARNSAT including The Hitfile, Music Over Australia and How it was-When it was. If you remember the '70s, remember the 1270s. Your email address will not be published. Nevertheless, in April 1983 George Moore left 2SM and almost immediately started on air at 2DAY FM. Irregularity in programming may not necessarily produce pleasing ratings for that timeslot. It is also correct that management lives or dies by that decision. Although they differ on some of the details, for the most part Mackin and his former bosses agree on the salient points. Listen to Sky Racing Radio (formerly 2KY) - commercial radio station on Sydney and broadcasting the 1017 AM frequency, as well throughout NSW and Canberra. For three years running2015/16/17, he was anACRA Finalist for Best Talk Presenter, provincial. So please don't give me too hard a time if I don't focus outside those years. After Meryl was sacked i stopped listening to 2sm 2hd 2nz & im sure thousands of other listeners did also STOP LISTENING. Another jock who came, left and then came back was Keith "Wally" Williams. Dont be too surprised to see him pop up on 2GB at some point. Click through to my Concert of the Decade page to see images from the special. At the time, the station was run by General Manager Bill Stephenson, who started his radio career at 2UE in the 1940s before moving to 2SM in the 1950s. "Been there and . This is unstable programming. Others were big fans or, like Ian Grace, contributors of Rock of the 80s. He still loves Chicago and he still loves bikes. See the changelog, or edit it yourself. Poppy is a Presenter at 2SM. I have never heard him being rude or shouting down to callers if they disagreed with him. In most cases as I have told the story of these golden years at 2SM, I have relied on my memory as a listener and fan, that's all. Straight Talk on air Saturday from 7am - Midday and Sunday Midday - 6pm. He's still on 2GB to this day. Folau is paid to play rugby. I am very specific that the time I pay tribute to on these pages is the time I was listening to the station, mainly from 1975 to 1982. The years since have seen its format undergo numerous changes, including easy listening and country formats (KICK AM). It was a credit to MacRae that he stuck it out at 2SM as long as he did, finally leaving in April 1982, with a memorable last program, a copy of which I would dearly love. Its weird, Im the only one thats had three ACRAs finalist spots for the best talk presenter, so it wasnt my ability (that was the problem, says Mackin while describing the person who axed his show as, a totaI fence sitter that sounds very ordinary on talkback radio. 2SM's programs are heard across the 2SM Super Radio Network in regional New South Wales and Queensland, consisting of 32 AM and FM stations. But the point was missed by no-one when Skyhooks lead singer Shirley Strachan dedicated "Ego is not a Dirty Word" to Alan in front of 80,000 people at the Summer Magic free concert in February 1978. I know youre a top fella. Russell Morris Then he was doing news at 2DAY FM but I didn't hold that against him. 2MMM FM. I think Marcus deserves another chance. Dean Makin is not the first announcer that has disagreed with managements programming decisions and feels they could run the station better. Prior to this he had worked on provincial radio in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Thanks to JC for use of this great pic. All radio and TV announcers in Australia are clowns in all they do in attacking their listeners all over Australia. Are Australian radio employees being paid enough? For me, anyway. Your email address will not be published. Please dont bring back Marcus Paul he is so boring. Shortlist. If sport is to be a regular occurrence on Saturday afternoons, then Dean should have been allocated a more regular schedule. Hi-Tide is what you need for a successful day on the water. With over 60 years of commercial broadcasting experience, John Laws has returned to Sydneys 2SM 1269 & the Super Network. Radio contacts Openline: 13 12 69 Office Fax: +61 02 9552 2979 Newsroom: +61 02 9552 2454 News Fax: +61 02 9552 3314 Time in Sydney: 01:27, 01.13.2023 Recommended ABC Sydney 96Five Inner FM Coast FM 2CC Symban World Radio [11] Wesgo relaunched the station with a country music format in October. On his facebook page, he posts of his appreciation for Mr Caralis giving him his start in radio. Run an audit of his content and when you have fact based evidence of this left bias, come back and present it to us. [6], In 1958 2SM moved to premises at 257 Clarence Street, Sydney but for the next five years it maintained its conservative family-oriented style. All his show content has been removed from the 2SM website. Ahhh 1978. In February 1992 a commercial syndicate headed by John Brown attempted to purchase the station. . The first set of 2SM Good Guys (bear in mind there was a second bunch circa. Was it Sparxy's last 2SM interview? Absolutely a disgraceful comment that was made.. Guys an idiot.. Who the hell does what he did? The longer tracks, which are usually compilations of different segments or excerpts from programs, are embedded and won't require you to leave the page, so you can keep reading while you listen. I just enjoy variety, entertaining people and having fun life is too short to be too serious. Mackin believes that the last straw for management was probably last Saturday week when he spokeof the advertiser boycott affecting 2GBsAlan Jones, I gave Gerry Harvey a big rap because he said that he wouldnt kowtow to such behaviour and he would advertise where he wanted to advertise. Amongst other things, Kyle can tell Jackie to F-off and we all lap it up and call it great free advertising for the show, but Marcus makes one stuff up, and he is subjected to a pile-on? This is a user-edited website. In 1996 Rod Muir took over management and programming of 2SM with the intention of reviving the 2SM of the 1970s, denim logo and all. 2SM has offered Sydney a lot in the past. Meanwhile, do check out the Gibson and Moore Gallery. But I desperately want to stay in the media. [6], James Meany, a parish priest at St Mark's Drummoyne, raised the finances to allow Archbishop Michael Kelly to form the Catholic Broadcasting Co. Ltd, which obtained a licence for radio 2SM in 1931. They have a depth of journalistic experience and each one of them delivers the news in their own individual, unique style. In those days it was still common for radio and TV stations to close in the late evening and, as many readers will recall, this practice persisted in commercial television well into the 1970s. 2SM pays the Bridge toll Now on the Patreon - the last part of WCW Collision in Korea 1995! 2SM was outshone by the new FM stations in the 1980s, and Triple M's Doug Mulray became the most successful breakfast presenter in Australia, just how groundbreaking Ian MacRae was in the 1970s. Good. Well William, I strongly beg to differ. Australian Communications and Media Authority, Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations, "26 Dec 1931 - BROADCASTING STATION. Sadly, reluctantly, I went with him. I wrote a long letter to George, sharing in great detail my history of 2SMaholicism, my experiences and memories, and told him that if he were to leave the station then I would have to give it up, too. I am disgusted by these comments. He's on 2UE these days, which you can read about here. Brent Bultitude Presenter Carter Edwards Presenter David Gubbay Presenter Dean Mackin Presenter Gary Stewart Presenter Graeme Gilbert Presenter Grant Goldman Presenter John Laws Presenter Jordan Bocock Producer Pete Davis Presenter Poppy Savakis Presenter at Broadcast Operations Group Bill Caralis Owner Peter Anderson Sales and Marketing Manager During 1970 2SM established itself as one of the most promotionally active and innovative commercial stations. The loss of a distinctive identity was noticeable, but I'm not sure I would have been able to pinpoint and articulate that at the time. I'd love to get hold of a copy to find out. I,m glad to see the end of him. A 2SM junkie's dream! BRIAN MULONDO. We were amazed to read the welcome sign on front of the building, The Seaville Townhouse welcomes Jim Nabors and The Knack. Tags: 2HD | Dean Mackin | Peter Saxon Comment. That is political interference and is unnacceptable. It is not the first time that a quiz question involved the topic of a tragedy. I'm sure you will work it out! _______________________________________________________________________________________, The only drive-time sport show. Shortlist. As well as interviewing, they offered opinions sometimes controversial, usually with some humour on the news issues of the day, and they took requests and general calls from the great unwashed of Sydney. such as: the events of September 11, 2001, The Bali Bombings, the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, The Christchurch earthquake, The Granville Train Disaster of 1977 and the Holocaust in Rwanda of 1994, to name a few. Mackin, clearly resents being given advice by someone for whom he has little respect as a talk presenter. Sydney-siders might be amused by this entry from The Knack's tour diary, which used to be online but is no longer there, and which seemed to have its dates mixed up: August 22, 1979 2SM breakfast talk show host Marcus Paul has been sacked. Radios Future is Looking Good: 30 UNDER 30 Winners List, A local legend and a gentleman: Strawny hosts his last shift, Thats a wrap: Survey news and end-of-year moves in last ep for 2022, Andy Mathers stepping down as GM of K rock and 93.9 Bay FM. Anthony of exciting and dynamic Belfield. Maybe that was only discernable to a 2SM junkie who'd been living and breathing the station through my teenage years when it just mattered so much. Although interesting at times, he was so damn rude. Which I did not. Some programs on Radio 97 are relayed from the Supernetwork group of stations, these can include 2SM, 2HD and 2TM. radioinfo ABN: 960 699 39797 | PO Box 6430 North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia. Speech is not free, if someone else is paying you to talk. So come back when you can to have another listen. There is a touch of 2SM everywhere in Sydney, even to this day. Now Grant Goldman can rest in peace. I was still a 2SM girl at heart, and hung on tenaciously. Jim Keays Poppy is a Presenter at 2LF. Wishing you all the best Marcus. See more News Soft Sports Talk 240 tune ins AM 1269 - 48Kbps Pyrmont - New South Wales , Australia - English Suggest an update Get the live Radio Widget Leave a comment Leave a review 9 February 2022 One of our regular readers Anthony posted a comment in the article about Marcus Paul being sacked from 2SM after. Rockarena. Barry Chapman talks about the Concert of the Decade. 2SM Radio; CADA (Edge 96.ONE) 2UE Easy Music; MMM Sydney ; K Rock 95.5; 2Day 104.1; ABC 774 AM; ABC Radio National; . I only met Barry Chapman for the first time in October 2000 at a music industry conference in Sydney, when I first started working with APRA. ). No light and shade. We met him and hes a nice guy. Radio - WSFM, GoldFM, 4KQ, 2DAY, 2SM, 2UE +. By pulling out of the ratings research process 2SM is expected to save tens of thousands of dollars each year. And then in 1980 Barry left 2SM suddenly and controversially as the programming took a different direction. But the presenters would be the best of the talent currently at 2SM. I Even Put A Giant AM Whip Antenna on the Tractor and did the night shift Just to get the DX from Late Afternoon onwards. Despite the inconsistency in keeping or dismissing the presenter as the former in Chris Smith and the latter in Marcus Paul, there is a lesson to not trivialize grief. KOFM (call sign: 2KKO) is an Australian radio station, serving Newcastle and surrounds. all we hear now on 2hd are galahs who want to promote Butcher shops,and a plug here and a plug there. And at least in those long intervening 29 years before I had the footage, I was able to re-live some of the better moments of the concert on The Concert of the Decade album for posterity. Stevie Wright The SM call sign is taken from the initials of Saint Mark's. [3] [4] [5] The question then is: Does an employees right to free speech trump their employers right to conduct their business in a way that enhances their brand and maximises profit? Good!! Best known for Radio 1. 12 p.m. Navy Band Southwest - Brass Band Golden Gate Park Band Shell. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I'm currently contracted to The Super Radio Network, presenting my own Program called Marcus Paul In The Morning. Edit this page yourself. From the north pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Hong Kong to London in 1977 for the Queen's Silver Jubilee and Alaska for a series of Christmas broadcasts in 1978, tied in with the famous Christmas Wish promotion, and later on to Bulgaria, he was here there and everywhere. KOFM has today, 9-Nov-2018, been rebadged as Triple M 102.9 Newcastle. And below is some audio from Macca and the Hon Nick's broadcast in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. John cuts through the political spin and asks the hard questions, often unsettling politicians. Oh, and he still follows Manly-Warringah, too. At the heart of the issue is that both Mackin and Folau are using their employers platform to espouse their personal views. For about 20 minutes. Brad March is a Director of Radio Today, is a former CEO of Austereo and has been named Media Executive of the Year. Did he honestly think that his near radical left ranting was doing the super network any good? 2SM is an Australian radio station, licensed to and serving Sydney, broadcasting on 1269 kilohertz on the AM band. View profile. 2DAY FM. Thank you, Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs, or just enter your email below. Dean could have interviewed a member from the Greens or Labor party. In 2013 Sinclair was appointed Executive Producer/Anchor of the Better Homes & Gardens Radio Show, heard on 70 stations across Australia. 2HDs Meryl Swanson, whose program is made in Newcastle but is also networked to 2SM and into much of NSW (including 2BH Broken Hill which reaches into South Australia) and QLD (north to Gympie), has resigned. When we run into him, all of us go Shazam! Here's a few snippets from that day; It's mainly from Keith Williams' drive show. Talk Overnight is your perfect companion into the small hours of the morning. Its final rating as a Top 40 station had been 6.9%. The guy had absolutely no idea who his audience was. The only person on the end of the phone who sounds smart in this 1976 sampling of Sparxy's sometimes politically incorrect listener interaction is his mum. If management didn't like his narrative, why did it take three years to get rid of him? media.info. Click a radio icon and listen at home or in the office. Brent Bultitude now brings his friendly, laid-back style to afternoon radio. All Rights Reserved. I was listening. And if you were ever unsure what day it was, this song would always set you right: Staff employed by Radio 97 (Tweed Radio & Broadcasting Co Pty Ltd) have NO commercial agreements in place. Can you help update this entry? Seeing him around regularly after that, I kept reminding him of my love for the 2SM of his era, and he probably thought I was just a crazy stuck-in-the-'70s 2SM obsessive nutcase. Until April 2012 he was hosting the Drive Show on 2CH in Sydney before moving into a Breakfast Show support role. And hear the promo. A lot is said about Bill Caralis, but he has made the correct decision this time. Sherbet had to extend their stay in Australia so that the show could be rescheduled the following Sunday, and everybody prayed for sunshine. Management says they tried to help Mackin improve his show by going through air-checks with him, advising him on how to write editorials and how to get more balance into his show. Management cannot dictate what kind of view a presenter takes. Read about all presenters and then listen in knowing a bit more about them. 5 Triple M 101.5 Announcer and Operations Assistant, worked at 2SM and Nova Sydney and has won 5 ACRAs, AFTRS graduates become 98.1 Power FMs new breakfast team, New 2GB roles in 2023 for Michael McLaren and Luke Grant, 4BCs Luke Bradnam on the power of work experience, Revealed: Australian FM radios most successful programmers of all time (1-10). Here's Charlie Foxx doing his thing: The 2SM of the seventies was well and truly gone, and along with it the much-loved denim logo. 2023 AMT, trading as Radio Today. RadioToday salutes the men and women of News. So glad he is gonnoooo just heard this morning hope they put someone exciting on he certainly was not -not that i listened to him only heard excerpts that was enough for me, The best news i have heard i can now turn the radio on at 5 am maybe albo can give him a job tony, HOPE TO HEAR HIM AGAIN DESPITE HUS BAD JUDGEMENT CALL HOPE CRAIG HUTCHISON SIGNS MARCUS PAUL ON 11709 SEN TO ADD THE FEW 2SM LISTENERS TO 1170 SEN. Dear Dieter Whats being a lefty got to do with it? [15] It was rebranded Kick AM in mid-October with a format comprising country, rock and blues. Call Richard on 13 12 69, The John Laws Morning Show You never know when something new will appear so keep checking in. As Moove Flavoured Milk was the sponsor of the gig, it was the least all those rock stars could do to thank them. Or was it done by someone else at the station? Some people want to know more about Mad Mel, the Good Guys, and the period in the sixties and earlier seventies that preceded my time as a 2SM junkie. The Mixtures "Where's Durry???" Graeme Gilbert (born 15 April 1950) is an Australian radio presenter. Arielle Free Scottish TV presenter and radio DJ. While no one should lose their job for free speech, there is a line that can only be crossed so many times. 2GB Radio station is a commercial station in Sydney broadcasting on 873 AM, which residents of the NSW capital turn to for news, opinions and information on what is happening in city and around the country. Brian continued to broadcast for the next 25 years plus. . Im glad Bill Coralis got rid of the nutter. They appear at the top of each hour and in breakfast every half hour. Dragon set Trevor Sinclair is a Sydney-based radio host. Get your 1 week-long trial now, radioinfo.com.au - published 3 January 2023, 5.00pm, Mumbrella - published 14 March 2021, 7.06pm, radioinfo.com.au - published 23 February 2020, 6.41pm, radioinfo.com.au - published 28 January 2020, 6.47pm, radioinfo.com.au - published 25 January 2020, 6.14pm, Bruce Hornsby & The Range, Max Merritt & The Meteors, Womack & Womack. 2HD breakfast presenter Richard King left his microphone turned on during a weather update last week, say sources. Dragon He made various forays into television as well, in particular the Seven Network's current affairs program Real Life, always looking debonair, interviewing the likes of Barbra Streisand and other Hollywood types. Newspapers. The Chapman Chat his personal recollections of the glory (and sometimes gory) days at 2SM, delivered in Barry's frank and unabashed style is available for your reading pleasure. His pandering to left wing radicals was not gong to attract any listener over from TripleJ. It follows that I agree with Peter Lewis that it was prepared to employ Alan Jones who had a particular narrative. I still miss his calm quiet authority. He was very hard to listen to., 4 hours of full on politics, mainly bashing the government. No professionalism or integrity. In July 1979 another Little River Band special aired, on the release of the band's First Under The Wire album. Forward to 1991, when I was living in London, about to fly home to Sydney for a three-week visit. radioinfo ABN: 960 699 39797 | PO Box 6430 North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia. Now on Gold FM Melbourne and Cruise 1323 Adelaide Must catch up with him again one of these days. In late 1979 Sinclair joined former 2SM colleagues, Ron E Sparks (Program Director), Trevor Johnson (Assistant Program Director) and Gordon O'Byrne (Presenter) for the rebirth of Sydney station 2UW that was then owned by the Albert family who owned radio stations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane which became known as the Australian Radio Network (ARN). Although regularly commentating on topical news, Laws did not regard himself a journalist but as an entertainer and salesman. Sydney, Australia He is the host of nightly radio program Talk Tonight with Graeme Gilbert on Sydney radio station 2SM and the Super Radio Network.He has hosted the show for over a decade and has interviewed notable people including John Howard, the former Prime Minister of Australia. Media career [ edit] Gibson began his media career as a print journalist covering greyhound racing and rugby league. It's several weeks of sporting coverage and a sprinkling of Dean's programming. Hes Director of Marchmedia and Pacific Retail Management. Who Are You album pack Learn how and when to remove this template message, Qantas named World's Best Airline for Inflight Entertainment, 2CH dumps Trevor Sinclair & Indira Naidoo from Breakfast, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Trevor_Sinclair_(radio_presenter)&oldid=1092384852, This page was last edited on 10 June 2022, at 00:25. - Trove", "31 Dec 1931 - NEW CATHOLIC BROADCASTING STATION (2SM) INAUGURATED. Im with JB and Ouch with this one, many of the commenters here seem to have a rather contradictory view of this whole situation, give Marcus a break, hes human, all you haters need to grow up. In 1975 2SM introduced its famous denim zipper logo. He obviously appeals to a brain dead audience because who would bother to ring up to win a CD anyway? Shortly after my arrival back in Sydney the phone rang, and it was David White. Dave to Dawn and Weekends. He always gave it to Premier Gladys and recently Perrrottet for not coming on his program ( I wonder why they didnt ? Before during and after my 2SM addiction, I was also listening to and watching other music media here in Australia that influenced me one way or another in my life and work. Although the logo is inextricably linked to 2SM, it was, according to radio historian Wayne Mac, actually created for Brisbane pop station 4IP by a company called Eagle Marketing and subsequently adopted by other stations including 2SM, 3XY and 2NX. Nov 18, 2022. The other was Brisbane presenter Bob Rogers, who built his reputation on getting the latest hits from America before they were released in Australia. And then, in an extremely clever ploy to win the undying devotion and adoration of school kids, the August/September school holidays of 1977 were filled in with free daytime concerts at Chequers nightclub in Goulburn Street, starring acts both famous and up-and-coming. There are many similarities between this case and the Israel Folau molehill made mountain of which Ive written extensively here and here. For them is show time so they hunt out all for their money machines..Grow up Australia and never listen to them again. The Chequers gigs were fun not only for the music, but because we could hang with the DJs in the room. He began his career in radio at the age of 16, worked for 2SM as a radio announcer and producer, and has also powered his own very successful disc jockey business. On his Facebook page Paul said I am moving on Starting with the freedom to be able to defend both my integrity and professionalism.. Love her Perry Como review. Looking back to the days of 3DB and the Heraldsun Radio News I feel that newsreaders like Geoff McComas,David Johnston,Mal Walden,Brian Naylor and Geoff Raymond were far more professional than those we hear on Melbourne radio today.Many of todays newsreaders lack authority in their delivery and phrasing leaves a lot to be desired.Who teaches these people? Actually, that's an understatement. These announces in my opinion should be ESCORTED from the broadcasting studios. Members of the executive staff are: A Campbell-Jones (General Manager); L. R. Hood (Sales and Assistant Manager); M. H. Stevenson (Chief Engineer). But a weekago, management terminated his show because, as he says he was told, My conservative style was not suiting the network moving forward. He has it in writing from the former general managerthat, I would not be considered for any additional shifts, fill in shifts, or prime shifts unless I toned it down. Sinclair's career began in the small town of Young on 25 October 1976. You wouldnt expect Novas Breakfast Show to be hired by ABC Classic FM, or vice versa unless the talent could adapt and adjust to suit the format. Management may have the right to suggest to the presenter to take on guests of an opposite viewpoint to the presenter. I would just let them say what they want. 2HD's Meryl Swanson, whose program is made in Newcastle but is also networked to 2SM and into much of NSW (including 2BH Broken Hill which reaches into South Australia) and QLD (north to Gympie), has resigned. Congratulations Glen on winning this years ACRA for Best News Presenter and the Brian White Memorial award. Magazines. He had lots of great stories but it was all off the record! Is it musical genius? Join Richard for breakfast Monday to Friday, 5.00 till 9.00am for the latest news, sport and talk. Be sure to participate in the discussion on 13 12 69. I suspect that was Alan Jones a competitor to 2HD and thus 2SM. Currently 2SM Talkback Radio Breakfast Announcer, voice of Sky Channel, and director of The Future School of Radio. There was a lot of goodwill for 2SM's revival, but it didn't work. In came Charlie Foxx (who later, wisely, dropped the extra "x"), Ian Grace, Frank Fursey, who all stepped from 2SM into FM radio later in the eighties. 2SM is owned by Broadcast Operations Group and serves Sydney on 1269 AM. And this is really, really annoying and frustrates me that he is telling people that he was sacked when in fact he was only relieved of his duties on a Saturday afternoon., Super Radio Network owner, Bill Caralis, is known to be a Labor supporter but Mackin dismisses any suggestion that he intervenes in or influences content decisions. In fact, I challenge your assumption that Marcus is a raving leftie at all. Three-Week visit microphone on.. the buck stops with him again one of these days with Peter Lewis that was! 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