Deep cuts at CBC spare shows airing on U.S.Not just about the money: Public radio veterans drawn to creative freedoms of podcasting.But the time has come to hang up the phone.” A message at the end of the video says: “For the past 11 years it’s been an honour to have you listen in on us. A quick look at Gimlet’s staff bios reveals that most of its staffers have experience in public radio.Ī farewell video from WireTap has received nearly 10 million views on Facebook. Launched by former This American Life producer Alex Blumberg, Gimlet has drawn a number of hosts and producers away from public radio. We loved Wiretap – and we're VERY excited that the great is already at work on a new Gimlet project. But Gimlet Media tweeted that he has started working with the podcasting company. Goldstein offered no further details about those projects. WireTap’s Facebook page will continue to operate to let people discuss the shows and also “to let you know about new projects - and there are some exciting ones in store,” Goldstein said. The show airs on 29 stations in the U.S., according to PRI. “It’ll be a sendoff season featuring the best episodes from the past 11 years as well as episodes never before heard in the States,” Goldstein wrote.

through June 2016 because of a broadcast schedule that is “slightly out of sync south of the border.” It’s run longer than I, or anyone, could have ever imagined.”Īccording to Goldstein, WireTap will continue to air in the U.S. “The show has run longer than Seinfeld and All in the Family. “The reasons for this are many, but the simplest way to put it is that 11 years is a long time to do something and it felt like time to try something new,” said Jonathan Goldstein in a farewell message to listeners. 19 that the show is ending after 11 years on the air. by Public Radio International, announced Aug. radio show and podcast distributed in the U.S.

The host and creator of WireTap, a Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Jonathan Goldstein gave a talk and Q&A session, reflecting on his career, the practice of making radio, and his new show Heavyweight, Moderated by Cited ’s Gordon Katic in partnership with CIVL 101.7FM and the Vancouver Writer’s Festival, the talk featured some of the best clips from Wiretap, and Jonathan’s new show, with commentary and discussion.

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