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Fresh Orange for Breakfast
There is a certain magic of very good radio. It can inform, entertain, and, above all, stimulate the mind. And, the true art of excellent broadcasting lies in the understanding of listening. And, one such person is Herbert Depner.
Herbert Depner started his radio life in Vienna at a very special time. The age of radio liberation. And, Herbert Depner succeeded in putting Radio 1234 on the air. A station that was so good that it not only survived until the end of the medium wave era, but also won the Radio Oscar. An award for the best that radio can be!
And, the best always moves on. With Radio 1234 a thing of the past, the present arrived with Radio Orange, a Viennese community station. And, it was there that Herbert Depner found his home on the dial. And, he is still there with his popular mix of news, music, and items of interest at 6.30 AM every Friday.
But, the unexpected can happen as well. With the Yugoslav war in full force, Herbert Depner was called to the ORF, the Austrian broadcasting system to become one of the producers and broadcasters of a tri-lingual news programme that was transmitted to the heart of the war. Not only was this a great challenge for Herbert Depner, but also, a personal highlight as well.
And now? Herbert Depner is currently organizing workshops for those who are interested in holding a mike’ in their hands. And, the results are beginning to show. Many small PODCASTS have appeared in the net because of his work. And, he has also placed some of his students in mainstream radio, too!
And the future for radio, says Herbert Depner, is safe. As long as there are people who enjoy being heard, there will always be stations to choose from!
Herbert Depner - Fresh Orange for Breakfast
