Coming to you on location in HOKITIKA on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, for their Annual Living Waters Music Festival, I share a few 'fun facts' about radio on yet another annual celebration – The International Day of Radio aka "World Radio Day!"

For example …

Have you ever wondered what a Brooklyn navy yard’s wireless operator (who was copying morse code one day) heard through his headphones, when the very first voice recording was transmitted over the airwaves in 1907 - from over 10kms away?!

Well, was it really an Angel???

I admit this show is a little noisy with the musos playing in the background but it was such a great day out for families and people of all ages, with food trucks, hay bales for seats and lots of dancing, bands and stand-alone singers, as well as lots of story-teller's and one radio host (lol) bringing you a little hope amidst all the buzz. 

I also share my own "landing a radio host gig" story.

Just how did I end up on the radio?

Well, I think it really all started with Jellybeans!

I also share the vision of my local community radio station, FreshFM.

A station by the people, for the people, and about the people. Powered by the passion of people, all of us being locals living and breathing the same (but different) experiences, as you! 

I hope you enjoy the show and also the songs I play on this episode too, ranging from a radio golden-oldie by Lordsong, reminding us all that there is a special plan that has been laid out for each one of us.

"I love you" (just in time for Valentines Day!!!) by Sarah Reeves and Kirk Franklin (one of my all time faves on the radio from the 90s!)

As well as a brand spanking new track, at just a couple months old by an amazingly powerful voice belonging to Jamie MacDonald with her very encouraging and heart prompting hit, "A Million Chances."

All of which are given, to you, in this life!

Can you believe it?

Enjoy, be encouraged and be filled with hope as you listen to episode 43.

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And please remember - if you need a good dose of hope or a prayer or maybe you just wanna chat about anything you’ve heard on this show you can contact me on the contact form

I really do love to hear from you, my faithful listeners.

April May x