Julian On The Radio

When I first heard about “Julian on the Radio”, I knew the résumé: big markets, big stations, big moments. What I didn’t fully appreciate was just how much of that career was built on curiosity, risk, and a stubborn love for people.

Julian takes me back to his start at Z104 in Washington, DC—the intern who never left the building, ran street stunts, answered phones, and was simply there the day the board op didn’t show up. From there, we trace his journey through Chicago’s B96, Seattle, Las Vegas, and other competitive markets, unpacking what made 90s radio and MTV feel so electric and why so many of us are still chasing that feeling.

We also get honest about the tougher stuff: career instability, identity outside the studio, shrinking staffs, and the sometimes-lonely reality of today’s radio buildings. Julian is candid about the push-and-pull between loving the art and navigating the politics, and why connection—not just content or followers—is still radio’s real superpower.

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This one’s for anyone who’s ever moved cities, chased a shift, or wondered what’s next.

Julian has also been featured in some great pieces including one of my favourites from Barrett Sports Media.

Check out his demo.

Also I mentioned that I would suggest a few conferences radio people could check out if they wanted to expand their horizons. I was going to just mention a couple but I forgot about a few of the obvious ones:

Podcast Movement at SXSW: (FREE) Now has a presence there thanks to Bryan Barletta and Tom Webster's direction.

VidCon: Video Creators galore.

Twitchcon: You're gonna love Rotterdam

Social Media Marketing World: You'll learn how to make prettier posts.

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