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Voice Behind the Mic

Voice Behind the Mic

By: NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
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 “Voices Behind the Mic” is a two-episode radio show that dives into the personal and professional lives of the six main hosts at Sauga 960AM. In the first episode, Greg Carrasco, Jack Berkovits and Marc Patrone are interviewed while Norm Murray, Richard Syrett and Brian Crombie are interviewed in the second episode. All six of these hosts bring years of experience, knowledge and character to the airwaves, all making their mark in this world in a way that is individual and unique to them. As a younger broadcaster and emerging social justice journalist, Julia Vellucci, who was an intern at Sauga 960AM and the host of this two-episode series learned a great deal from them and has developed a deep admiration for their careers.

As Julia is currently at crossroads as she nears the end of her college career and her internship at Sauga 960AM, these episodes explore the crossroads the six main hosts faced throughout their journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome and the unique perspectives they’ve gained along the way. Their stories offer a glimpse into the resilience required to navigate the ever-evolving world of broadcasting. Each host has something different to offer, may it Greg who comes from an automotive background, Jack with a business and religious background or Marc who has three decades of experience in TV News, Radio and online media. Norm comes from a broadcasting background, Richard has had over 30 years in radio on both sides of the microphone and Brian has a business and political background. They each offer something different with some similarities and all offer something amazing to the station and the world.Copyright NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Voices Behind the Mic - Episode 2 - Norm Murray, Richard Syrett, & Brian Crombie

    Voices Behind the Mic - Episode 2 - Norm Murray, Richard Syrett, & Brian Crombie
    Apr 29 2025
    In the second and final episode of Voices Behind the Mic, Julia Vellucci chats with three of Sauga 960 AM's regular hosts. She is first joined by Norm Murray, an experienced television host, presenter and experienced radio personality and voice-over talent. Together they discuss his unconventional start into the world of radio, navigating his own career in a changing industry and some people he interviewed that stuck out to him.
    Richard Syrett, truth teller, storyteller and past host of the podcast "The Strange Planet" and "The Conspiracy Show" on Zoomer Radio as well as a guest host on Coast to Coast AM later accompanies Julia. Together they explore his career journey, how he treats every show as if it was his last, how much the broadcasting industry has evolved and even how different chase producing was early on in his career. Lastly, Julia is joined by Brian Crombie, who has an impressive business career, a passion for creating infrastructure and a passion for Mississauga, a city he calls home. He touches on his career journey, something anyone interested in business, politics or a desire to make a difference in the world will find very intriguing.

    Julia concludes this show and episode with some stories from her internship and leaves listeners wanting to give back something to this world like all the incredible hosts at Sauga 960AM have. This is an enticing discussion full of lots of inside stories you're not going to want to miss!
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    54 mins
  • Voices Behind the Mic - Episode 1 - Greg Carrasco, Jack Berkovits, & Marc Patrone

    Voices Behind the Mic - Episode 1 - Greg Carrasco, Jack Berkovits, & Marc Patrone
    Apr 24 2025
    In the first episode of Voices Behind the Mic, Julia Vellucci chats with three of Sauga 960 AM's regular hosts. She is first joined by Greg Carrasco, a highly successful automotive executive, an accomplished practitioner of the Martial Arts, a Social Media Pioneer, a captivating public speaker and a provocative Radio Host. Together they discuss his tattoos, career, family life and so much more.
    Jack Berkovits, orthodox Jew, ordained Rabbi, chartered accountant, social activist and a very successful businessman later accompanies Julia. Together they explore censorship, religion and many personal stories of Jack’s. Lastly, Julia is joined by Marc Patrone, who has an impressive broadcasting resume with three decades of experience in TV News, Radio and online media. He touches on his career journey, something any aspiring or young journalist such as Julia can look up to. This is an engaging discussion full of lots of inside stories you're not going to want to miss!
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    53 mins
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