Episode 30 - Adrian Kennedy

The 738am podcast - talking to people about stuff

My guest this week is Adrian Kennedy who, for 17 years, was the host of the nightly FM 104 phone show.

Having spent so long with that station, it's not a huge surprise that relations were strained when he decided to leave to join arch-rival 98FM, but the fall-out from that decision and the way it has affected some friendships has left a bitter taste in his mouth.

We discuss that move, the way he feels about it, and the effect it had on the show itself. Not to mention the strange circularity of Adrian now going to the station that Chris Barry left FM104 for in the 90s, allowing him to take over the phone show, coupled with the fact Chris Barry is back in the hot seat at nighttime at a station he left in a very contentious way.

Adrian's thoughts on that decision, and the move in general make for very interesting listening – as you can imagine there's no holding back – and we also chat about radio in general, how he got started, how getting the bug for the business helped him escape some trying times during his school years, and whether or not he considers himself a 'shock jock' due to the nature of his show.

You can listen to Adrian on 98FM every weekdday between 10am and 12, and follow him on Twitter @AdrianFKennedy.