TWiRT Ep. 806 - Engineer of the Year, Terry Harper

Mat Men S14E26 - Forbidden Door and More!

They begin by reacting to Triple H's comments this week about fans taking the product too seriously, leading to a discussion on the current state of wrestling and its target audience. They also review all the upcoming PLEs and PPVs happening this weekend, including Night of Champions, Forbidden Door, NXT Great American Bash, and TNA Slammiversary. Additionally, they provide predictions for some of the featured matches and discuss potential future storylines for AEW. All this, viewer questions, and more!

TWiRT Ep. 806 - Engineer of the Year, Terry Harper

This Week in Radio Tech is on location for episode 806 at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa in Opelika, Alabama, where the Alabama Broadcasters Association is celebrating its 80th anniversary with one of several regional receptions around the state.

Mat Men S14E25 - Knicks In 5, The Mat Men Are Alive!

The guys open the show by discussing the New York Knicks winning the NBA title and the atmosphere in the city over the past week. They also explore the role Danhausen played for the team and how WWE is capitalizing on his newfound crossover fame. With TNA undergoing a major restructuring and several big names departing, the guys discuss whether this signals a potential sale or merger—and if the company holds much value without a domestic TV deal. Ahead of the Forbidden Door pay-per-view next weekend, the guys run through the card and reflect on how the "forbidden door" concept has evolved since its introduction. They also speculate on the major matchups for All In at Wembley Stadium, particularly as ticket sales are currently behind schedule. Plus, an update on CM Punk's status, quick thoughts on the Paramount/WBD merger, your questions, and more!

TWiRT Ep. 805 - FCC Mandatory Cybersecurity for Broadcasters

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT department concern—it is becoming a broadcast engineering issue, and possibly soon, a regulatory one as well. On episode 805 of This Week in Radio Tech, we’re joined by three experienced broadcast engineers from Georgia and South Carolina: John George, Charles Kinney, and Earl Welsh. We’re talking just ahead of the Georgia-Lina Broadcast Engineering Conference in Augusta, Georgia, and our topic is both timely and practical: the FCC’s proposed cybersecurity rules for broadcasters, especially as they relate to EAS equipment, studio-transmitter links, remote access, and other internet-facing systems that can affect what goes on the air. We’ll discuss what the FCC appears to be concerned about, why default passwords and exposed web interfaces are no longer just “bad practice,” and what station engineers can do now to improve security before a rulemaking turns into a compliance deadline. This is not a theoretical conversation — it is about real broadcast facilities, real equipment, and real operational risks. Join us for episode 805 of This Week in Radio Tech as we look at cybersecurity through the eyes of working broadcast engineers.

TWiRT Ep. 804 - Demystifying RDS/RBDS Data with Tyler Woodward

RDS may be one of the smallest signals your FM station transmits, but getting it right matters more than ever. On Episode 804 of *This Week in Radio Tech*, broadcast network engineer and podcast host, Tyler Woodward, explains the technical details behind RDS and its U.S. counterpart, RBDS. We discuss the data fields every FM engineer should understand, including PI codes, program type, alternate frequencies, and the way field repetition rates affect what listeners see on their radios. Tyler also explains why accurate PI codes are increasingly important for connected-car services such as RadioDNS and dts AutoStage—and points broadcasters to a useful online tool for verifying the correct PI code for their call letters. If you are responsible for an FM station, this is a must-listen—or must-watch—conversation.