Presenter Training with Nails & Tracey

About Presenter Training with Nails & Tracey

Nails & Tracey's podcast for Radio Presenters. They chat about all things 'Presentation' & 'Radio', tips, advice and skills to help your show. . OnAirCoach are celebrating 17 years of Presenter Coaching / Presenter Training and have worked with over 10K clients. Many have gone on to be extremely successful in their career. www.onaircoach.net #podcastsaboutradio #radio #radiodj #radiopresenter #radiotips #howtobeonradio #howtobebetteronradio #howtobearadiopresenter #presentertraining #presenteradvice #radioadvice #radiopresentercoaching #presentercoaching #radiostar #radiostarcontest

Publisher

Presenter Training

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Mar 2018

Latest episode

5 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Jun 2026

   “Would They Notice If You Were Gone?”

   THE NAILS MAHONEY RADIO PRESENTER COACH PODCAST: EP 1: WOULD THEY NOTICE IF YOU WERE GONE? Every presenter has wondered it — but almost nobody says it out loud: If you were fired tomorrow… would your listeners even notice? In this first episode, Nails breaks down the brutal truth of radio:the slot always wins — unless you give people a reason to remember you. Using the relatable‑vs‑memorable framework, he explains how presenters fall into “safe radio mode,” why reading liner cards kills connection, and how fear of layoffs keeps talent small. More importantly, he shows you how to build a portable brand — one your audience will follow to any platform. This episode is your wake‑up call.It’s time to stop filling time… and start building you. #RadioPresenter #RadioIndustry #RadioLife #Broadcasting #NailsMahoney #RadioCoach #PodcastSeries #GregJames #BBCRadio1 #Radio1Breakfast

2. 

   7 Apr 2026

   'Just Radio' Episode 5

   Just Radio is where radio people come to feel understood. Hosted by Tracey and Nails, it’s a fast, funny, unfiltered look at the real world of radio — the parts you talk about off‑air, not the parts that end up in a consultant’s slide deck. If you work in radio, want to break into radio, or you’ve simply been around long enough to know when a show’s gone stale, this is for you. We talk about everything that actually matters in the industry today: • Why Perfect Radio Sounds Like AI (And How to Fix It) • Radio Presenter Burnout: Spotting It Before Your Audience Does • Attention Spans Are Shrinking — What That Means for Your Links • AI Voices vs Real Broadcasters: What Listeners Actually Prefer • How to Keep Your Radio Show Fresh When You’re Tired of It • Medium Wave, Static and Why Radio Nostalgia Still Works • The One Idea That Could Change Your Station • Authenticity vs Polish: What Today’s Radio Audience Responds To • Why Your Show Sounds Different to You Than It Does to Listeners • The Human Ear vs The Algorithm: Why You Still Matter On‑Air

3. 

   2 Dec 2025

   RadioStar '25 Podcast- Challenge 3, Feedback, and the Road to the Finale

   RadioStar Podcast – Challenge 3, Feedback, and the Road to the Finale In this 22‑minute episode of RadioStar Podcast, Nails Mahoney and Tracey Lee reflect on Challenge 3 of RadioStar 25, the origins of the contest, and the deeper meaning of radio. From cassette tape submissions in Dublin to unforgettable first winners, to the importance of mentorship and feedback, this episode is a celebration of growth, passion, and encouragement. Constructive Feedback: How judges help contestants evolve and rediscover their enthusiasm Origins of Radio Star: From homemade “supermarket stars” to Mix 106 contests in Dublin First Winners Remembered: Michelle Tormey and Andy Thompson, whose voices helped launch Radio Star Family Spirit: Why the RadioStar Contest is more than a contest — it’s a community built on encouragement and lasting relationships Mentorship and Trust: Personal reflections on the push that comes from people who believe in you First On‑Air Experiences: Nails’ early appearances at BBC Leicester and RTE, sparking a lifelong love of radio Behind the Scenes: A Vancouver LG73 story where encouragement from Program Director Jim Johnson turned a good shift into one of the best of Nails’ career The Art of Critique: Why “go hard on me” feedback motivates contestants, and how judges spot subtle signs like rushed prep or nervous laughs Young Talent Rising: Contestants as young as 17 proving that passion and ability transcend age Radio’s Human Core: Why radio endures as one‑on‑one communication, driven by people, not promotions Looking Ahead: Challenge 4 and 5 and public voting for the first time since 2021, and the grand finale wrapping up just before Christmas #RadioStarPodcast, #RadioStar25 #RadioStarContest, Radio talent discovery, Feedback and mentorship, Michelle Tormey, Andy Thompson, BBC Leicester, RTE, LG 73 Vancouver, Constructive criticism in radio, Young radio talent, Public voting, Radio Presenter Coaching

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

33,828

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

18

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

67