96.9 FM Radio Humber
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Radio
Students2022
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Connor McGowan -
Chris Slade
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Vidhu Khanna
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Matt Miller
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Ime Njoku
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Anthony Giordano
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Isaiah Taylor
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Andrew Sabino
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Andrew Gillis
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Claudia Sandoval
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Caleb Buys
Why did you pick your pathway?
I enjoy talking about the news.
Favourite memory of being in the program?
Getting to do live newscasts.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
Whenever I was in the car.
Dream station to work at…
99.9 Virgin Radio
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
To take your time.
Why did you pick your pathway?
The RAMP program has many positives, but the huge amount of information they managed to pack into a single year appealed to me. Having just spent 4 years in an undergraduate program, RAMP has become the cherry on top of my educational ice cream sundae.
Favourite memory of being in the program?
Sitting in class and listening to the assignments the others have done. There are some seriously talented people here.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
Driving to school listening to Terry Wogan on BBC Radio 2. Even as a kid those shows were something special. Go and listen to his Janet and John Stories. You won't regret it!
Dream station to work at…
Somewhere in the BBC. (Their stuff is so good)
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
Definitely production Basics. It was almost four hours long.
Why did you pick your pathway?
I am skilled in three software of audio editing and love expressing my opinion. I had a radio course in my bachelor's degree and I was fascinated by the course.
Favourite memory of being in the program?
Preparing for Ad lib and then performing it as a final exam of announcing was my favourite memory.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
When I was a child, travelling with my father to school in his car, we used to listen to the radio. Primarily for music, we loved a show on Red FM, where the host used to perform pranks on the audience via calls.
Dream station to work at…
My dream station is CHIN FM because of its diverse community and multi-lingual shows, which would allow me to explore different work processes within one umbrella.
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
The biggest lesson I've learnt is to practice well before you go on air and be yourself because that is what people like.
Why did you pick your pathway?
The ability to make an impact on my community was the main reason I chose announcing. I've personally seen the impact that a great announcer can have on people, and how we often come to see them as our friends. Or in the best case, family. I want to be a part of people's lives and give them a reason to smile even when the world around them seems a little crazy.
Favourite memory of being in the program?
My favourite memory of the program so far has to be when the documentary on the drinking water crisis affecting Indigenous communities was aired on 96.9 Radio Humber.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
Christmas Eves are always my fondest memories of the radio. My family and I would stay up 'late' and listen to CHFI's Christmas broadcasts where they would read stories, and even track down Santa so we knew when to go to bed. The way they made me feel is the main reason I chose to go into radio.
Dream station to work at…
I love sharing new music with friends and family. so Indie 88 is top of my list since that's what they do best.
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
The biggest lesson I've learned is to pay attention to the details. We all want to create great, engaging content that captivates people. By paying attention to the details (yes even the smallest ones) you show your audience how much you care, and they'll pick up on that. To me, that's what makes a great show.
Why did you pick your pathway?
I love to tell stories, I love to write, Radio and media production is the perfect course to help me hone my talent in writing and communication and also propel me to tell stories to a wider audience.
Favourite memory of being in the program?
I've enjoyed learning from all my lecturers so far, but I would have to say the tension I feel when I have to turn in an assignment at 11:59 is my favourite memory so far, the adrenaline rush is simply out of this world.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
Growing up I remember how we sat around the dining table after an evening meal, listening to the BBC. I used to listen to a programme called 'Network Africa' followed by 'Network Africa sports'. My uncles would then go on to discuss all the sports news in-depth while I watched them, in awe and admiration. I still remember the jingles for those programmes.
Dream station to work at…
I have a really long list of stations.
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
I have learnt that the show must go on and that when you're on the radio you need to remain focused and give it your all.
Why did you pick your pathway?
I want to have an impact on people's lives when I am on the air.
Favourite memory of being in the program?
Getting into the radio station on campus and running a show for the Humber College students and faculty.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
Listening to Joe Bowen on an old radio every night call Toronto Maple Leaf's games when I wasn't allowed to stay up and watch the games. I fell asleep to his voice from when I was 6 years old till when I was 13.
Dream station to work at…
Z103.5 or a sports station in or out of Canada
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
Being able to manage my time with everything that I have going on.
Why did you pick your pathway?
I like being able to perform with just my voice and if I can entertain someone that just makes the day better.
Favourite memory of being in the program?
Radio has always been on in every car I've been in so I can't think of one.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
Radio has always been on in every car I've been in so I can't think of one.
Dream station to work at…
SiriusXM Iceberg
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
You absolutely can't just rest on your laurels and expect things to work out, you have to keep going for it.
Why did you pick your pathway?
I’ve always had a passion for announcing, and it goes back to a young age doing morning announcements. When I reached high school, many people told me I should turn this into a career, and here I am now!
Favourite memory of being in the program?
Meeting new friends with the same goals and passions, as well as learning from industry professionals.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
I used to have one of those clock radios in my room when I was 6 or 7 years old. I remember laying in my bed with the radio on and just listening to the music, it was soothing for me! I also remember going to a friend's house around the same time and them having the radio on in their kitchen. I always envisioned myself being on the other end of those speakers.
Dream station to work at…
It’s hard to choose just one! Either Boom 97.3 or Q107 as they are both stations I listen to on a daily basis.
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
Radio is more than just what comes out of the speakers. Until I got here, I never realized everything else that goes on at a radio station. Like production, writing, sales, etc. I always used to listen to the radio purely for the music, I never cared much about what went into it.
Why did you pick your pathway?
I picked announcing because I've always loved talking with people and being extroverted. When the idea of radio came to me, I jumped on it and knew that I wanted to do announcing. So here I am 2 years later.
Favourite memory of being in the program?
Getting to know my classmates after spending the first semester of the first year being stuck online was amazing because I really have made some close friends that have made those tough times so much better.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
Sitting in the back of the car while my family was going to my brother's hockey game and heard Closer to the Heart by Rush. That's when both my love of Rush and music radio came to be.
Dream station to work at…
Q107
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
You need to network. Getting out there and talking to people in the industry is so important. Having your name out there is crucial to succeeding in radio and media in general.
Why did you pick your pathway?
I would love to have a voice on Radio and/or Podcast shows.
Favourite memory of being in the program?
My favourite memory is being able to host my own show on 96.9 Radio Humber.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
Falling asleep to Sue Johansen's show on AM 640.
Dream station to work at…
XM's Sirius's Pitbull’s Globalization or Mixtape North
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
Learning how to be myself on air, also not allowing myself to buckle under stressful situations.
Why did you pick your pathway?
I am in the announcing pathway because I wanted to challenge myself. Announcing gives me the most opportunities to try things I have never done before and develop new skills. It is something I have always been interested in but never got a chance to really work on.
Favourite memory of being in the program?
My favourite memory is working on my first Audio Drama, Contagion Campus with my group. I wrote, directed, and produced the piece and it is the piece I am most proud of. We had a such and amazing time recording it. Just a bunch of friends in a studio together having fun reading a crazy story and making insane sounds.
My earliest memory of listening to the radio…
I can remember sitting in my grandma's kitchen listening to CBC all the time. She would have it playing 24/7 on a little radio over the sink. I have also been listening to audio dramas and plays since I was 5. We would listen for hours on family road trips or after school. Any free time really.
Dream station to work at…
CBC
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in the program?
One of the most important lessons I learned was the importance of networking. Another I learned is the importance of word choice and word economy. Every word you say or write has a meaning and should have a purpose.