The Tyler Woodward Project | Media & Radio Insights
Episodes
How A UK Radio Broadcast Controls Household Heating
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation explores the concept of hidden data signals and focuses on the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) in the UK. It compares the UK approach ...
Why Podcasting Metrics Matter: Understanding the RSS Enclosure Tag
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Hidden Structure of Podcasting: Why It MattersTurns out, the core of podcasting isn't just about the content — it's about a tiny XML tag that no...
Understanding RDS: The Hidden Backbone of FM Radio
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You press your ear to the radio and wonder what’s buried in the static. Turns out, there’s a tiny data protocol still riding shotgun inside FM sig...
Cable News Is Not a Radio Product
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is my opinion as someone who works in broadcasting and spends probably too much time thinking about radio. Take it for what it is.Cable news chan...
What’s Really Happening to AM Radio: The Infrastructure Side No One Talks About
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every time I post about AM radio, someone’s got to jump in with the classic line: “Radio is dead.” I get it. You’ve got Spotify and streaming ...
Ted Turner Didn’t Just Build a Network. He Exploited a Satellite Loophole.
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Turner died on May 6, 2026. He was 87. Most of the tributes are going to focus on CNN, on the Gulf War coverage, on the $1 billion he gave to the ...
Where Did All the Broadcast Engineers Go?
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most of America's radio stations have lost their chief engineers, and nobody’s really noticing—until towers go dark or FCC fines pile up. When tha...
How to Avoid Costly FCC Fines: A Guide to Public Inspection Files
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the critical aspects of the FCC public inspection file, emphasizing the importance of compliance and the risks of neglecting onl...
Why a Shortwave Antenna Beat Cloud in Rural Broadcast
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the resurgence of shortwave radio links as a practical and reliable solution for broadcast infrastructure, especially in rural a...
Why the Old Playbook Is Sometimes the Best Transmission Solution
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When a shortwave antenna on a 195-foot tower beats fiber and microwave in reliability, it’s a reminder that sometimes the oldest tricks still win. T...
Stop Emailing Yourself Site Photos: LocalSend for Broadcast Engineers
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Moving a file three feet shouldn’t require a round trip to a distant server. We unpack a better way: LocalSend, a free, open source app that moves f...
Inside Big Box Dead Zones: Metal Roofs, Crowds, And The Fixes That Actually Work
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Walk into a big box store with full bars and walk out with a flood of missed notifications—what gives? We pull back the curtain on why signal collap...
Millions Are Unknowingly Broadcasting Private Data Over Satellites And Here’s How To Stop It
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your phone call might have just traveled 22,000 miles through space with zero protection—and someone with an $800 satellite dish could have heard ev...
Why Local Radio Stations Are Going Dark And What Communities Lose
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Local radio stations are going dark, and the most common explanation is also the laziest one: “streaming replaced the dial.” I’m Tyler, and I wo...
MaxxCasting Uses Cell Network Thinking To Make FM Radio Seamless
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailFM radio has a dirty little secret: the coverage map looks bold and confident, but the real audience listens six feet off the ground, ...
What The FCC Router Ban Means For Broadcasters
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The FCC just took a big swing at consumer grade routers, and if you’re running a broadcast facility with a little “good enough” box doing someth...
If AI Helps You Learn Faster Is It Cheating?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I finally stopped waiting for the “Ugly’s Electrical Reference” of networking and built my own. When you’re standing in front of a switch at 1...
CBS News Radio Shuts Down
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A nearly 100-year-old American radio news network is about to go dark and we’re all supposed to treat it like background noise. CBS News Radio ends ...
Getting Tested For Autism And ADHD At 40
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I hit a point where rereading the same sentence three times stopped being funny and started being exhausting. I’m almost 40, and I finally decide to...
How Paywalling Song Words Hurts Access
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They didn’t just tweak a feature—they blurred the words to your favorite songs and called it premium. We dive into YouTube Music’s decision to c...
Why Ending Weather Radio Canada Makes Storm Alerts Less Reliable | Unbuffered
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry about the occasional audio issues. Something seems to have gone wrong during rendering.Canada is about to pull the plug on Weather Radio Canada,...
We Used To Doomscroll On Cable And It Was Called The TV Guide Channel
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever get stuck staring at a scrolling list and promising yourself, “just one more cycle”? I’m revisiting Channel 99, the TV Guide channel that t...
Your Oven Doesn’t Need Wi‑Fi, Unless It Wants Your Wallet
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your dishwasher doesn’t need a firmware update to clean plates, and your oven shouldn’t require an account to roast dinner. We dig into the gap be...
You Don’t Need A New PC: Switch To Zorin And Keep Working
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your Windows 10 clock ran out, now what? We dig into a smarter path than buying brand-new hardware for Windows 11: moving to Zorin OS, a Linux desktop...
Why Smart TVs Track You And How To Stop It
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your TV is not just a screen. It’s an ad tech computer with a giant display, hungry for your viewing data. We pull back the curtain on how smart TVs...
Speed Or Storage: How To Choose The Right Drive
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your laptop shouldn’t feel like it’s wading through syrup. We unpack the storage acronyms that confuse buyers, HDD, SSD, NVMe, and M.2, and show h...
Trust The Process, Verify The Output
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the hype cycle and the hot takes, let’s make AI make sense. We break “AI” into three parts you can actually use: the broad umbrella of in...
Why Search Feels Worse Now
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Search shouldn’t feel like walking into a shopping mall when you asked for a library. We dig into why results seem to have slid downhill: crowded ad...
What To Do When Federal Agents Show Up On Your Block
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if federal agents rolled onto your block? We faced that question head-on as Minneapolis grapples with raids, two fatal shootings in ...
Dead Internet, Human Costs
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation delves into the Dead Internet Theory, exploring the prevalence of bots and automation in online activities. It discusses the industri...
Dead Internet, Human Costs
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation delves into the Dead Internet Theory, exploring the prevalence of bots and automation in online activities. It discusses the industri...
Dead Internet, Human Costs
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever scroll past the same joke, the same cropped video, and replies that don’t quite sound human? We dig into why the web can feel hollow without fa...
Packets, Phone Books, And The Fragile Chain Behind Every Click
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation provides a practical overview of how the internet works, covering the basics of IP, DNS, TCP, UDP, and HTTPS, the play-by-play of typ...
Packets, Phone Books, And The Fragile Chain Behind Every Click
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A single click shouldn’t feel like a coin toss. We pull back the curtain on what really happens after you hit enter: how your device checks caches, ...
17.5M Instagram accounts compromised: Take action now!
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The episode discusses the Instagram data leak affecting 17.5 million accounts and the potential risks of scams. It also provides tips on protecting ag...
Demystifying Wi-Fi: How It Really Works
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Tyler Woodward Project, we dive into the invisible world of Wi-Fi, unraveling the complexities of how it truly works. Tyler Woo...
Airtime, Not Bars: Rethinking Home Wi‑Fi
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your phone shows full bars, but Netflix still buffers. The culprit isn’t your internet plan, it’s the air you share. We unpack Wi‑Fi as radio, w...
Tracking Eyes In Public
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A camera that notices you, zooms in, and follows sounds like a neat feature until that feed is viewable on the open internet with zero friction. We di...
Security Isn’t A Vibe, It’s Plumbing, And WIRED Forgot The Wrench
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Headlines love irony, but we’re here for the lessons. A tech magazine landed on Have I Been Pwned with millions of user records, and we unpack what ...
We’re Expanding Beyond Radio To Tech, Security, And More
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big shifts are best made in daylight, so we’re laying out exactly what’s changing and what stays the same. Fully Modulated is evolving into The Ty...
From Broadcasts To Bits
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new name, a wider lens, and the same commitment to clarity. We’re evolving Fully Modulated into The Tyler Woodward Project to explore the systems ...
Rebranding As A Commitment To Lifelong Tech Learning
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of brittle Wi‑Fi, confusing DNS settings, and tech that never quite works the way the box promised? We’re turning the dial from a broadcast‑...
Tech, Science, Culture: The Tyler Woodward Project
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if tech was less about specs and more about how it rewires our lives? Every week on The Tyler Woodward Project, Tyler digs into the stories at th...
Ice on Antennas: Winter's Broadcast Challenge
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Fully Modulated," Tyler Woodward dives into the challenges of radio broadcasting during winter. Learn how ice on antennas can disr...
Frozen Signals, Unfrozen Airwaves
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The music keeps playing, but winter is trying its best to silence it. We pull back the curtain on how ice sabotages broadcast antennas and what it tak...
Turkey, Transmitters, And Thanks
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quiet moment on a loud day: we step back from schematics and signal paths to say a sincere thank you. This special Thanksgiving bonus is a love lett...
How FCC Spectrum Auctions Push Broadcasters Toward Internet-First Delivery
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ground under broadcast distribution is moving, and the question isn’t whether C-band was reliable—it’s how we keep that reliability as the F...
From Crackle To Clarity: The Rise And Fall Of AM Stereo
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the crackle. We dive into the secret life of AM stereo—the late-night rabbit hole that led us from a Wyoming station’s YouTube clip to the ...
Why Satellite Radio Sounds Mushy
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever switch sources in your car and feel the sound collapse as soon as you tap over to satellite? We pull back the curtain on why Sirius XM can feel f...
How to Protect Barix Audio Codecs from Radio Broadcast Hijacking
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Radio stations across America are getting hacked through vulnerable Barix audio codecs, and your station could be next. In September 2025, hackers hij...
AWS Outage: Why Broadcasters Need Multi-Cloud Like Backup Internet
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The October 2025 AWS outage that took down major internet services for hours proves why broadcasters need multi-cloud redundancy and hybrid infrastruc...
The Box Music Network: The Interactive TV Channel MTV Had to Kill
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Box Music Network was the interactive TV channel that let viewers pick the music videos — years before YouTube and streaming. Launched in Miami ...
Charlie Ergen’s $23 Billion Spectrum Gamble: How Dish Lost the 5G Race
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a professional poker player spends decades hoarding billions of dollars in spectrum licenses? In this episode of Fully Modulated, we...
When Metallica Discovered Their Own Song on Radio Before They Released It - The Napster Leak That Changed Music Forever
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2000, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich got the shock of his life: their unreleased song "I Disappear" was playing on radio stations across A...
When Radio Stations Go Wild - The Art of Stunting
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever tune into a radio station and hear the same song playing... for hours? That's called radio stunting, and it's one of the weirdest, most...
The Complete Guide to Radio Microphones: From 1930s Ribbon Mics to Modern Podcast Equipment
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what's behind that perfect radio voice that draws you in during your morning commute? This episode takes you on a fascinating journey...
When the Last Voice Goes Silent: How Budget Cuts Could Kill Alaska's Most Remote Radio Station
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KSDP 830 AM serves just 600 people in Sand Point, Alaska—one of America's most isolated communities. But this tiny radio station is a lifeline,...
Howard Stern’s SiriusXM Prank: How He Fooled Fans and the Media
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Stern just reminded the world why he’s still the master of media. After months off the air, Stern’s return to SiriusXM started with a prank...
Midwest Broadcasters Clinic Conference Preview
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler previews the upcoming Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin (September 15-17, 2025), highlighting the sessions he's mo...
HD Radio's Hidden Success Story: How America's Failed Digital Radio Revolution Actually Won
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Got pushback on my last episode calling HD Radio a complete failure? You were right to call me out. While HD Radio's original consumer vision cra...
HD Radio: Why America's $3 Billion Digital Radio Revolution Failed Completely
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why HD Radio never took off despite being technically superior to regular FM? This might be the most tragic story in broadcasting histor...
The Wild History of Pirate Radio: How Offshore Ships and Underground Stations Changed Music Forever
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how rock and roll conquered British radio? It all started with rebellious DJs broadcasting from ships in the North Sea. In this episode,...
Is Radio’s Birthday a Lie? The Bizarre Origins of National Radio Day
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this bonus episode of Fully Modulated, Tyler drops the curtain on the weirdest holiday in broadcasting: National Radio Day. Why August 20th? Who ac...
Beyond the Tone: Innovations in Alerting
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final chapter of our special series, The Story Behind EAS, Tyler Woodward explores how emergency alerting is moving beyond familiar tones and ...
Local Heroes: The County Emergency Managers Who Keep You Safe
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered who actually pushes that button sending jarring alerts over your radio and phone? The answer might surprise you - it's usually not ...
When disaster strikes, will your Netflix marathon keep you in the dark?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what happens when a tornado warning is issued while you're deep in a Netflix binge? Our emergency alert infrastructure, de...
Challenges and Limitations of EAS
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the systems we rely on to keep us safe suddenly fail? That moment when a Hawaii missile alert sends an entire state into panic becau...
When Seconds Count: EAS in Real-World Emergencies
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When disaster strikes, the Emergency Alert System becomes the critical lifeline between danger and safety. But how well does this federally mandated n...
How Broadcasters and Engineers Manage EAS
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what happens between a tornado warning being issued and that jarring alert interrupting your favorite radio show? Behind those ...
The Science and Structure Behind Emergency Alert System Tones
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That jarring, unmistakable sound that interrupts your favorite radio show or TV program serves a vital purpose beyond merely getting your attention. T...
The Invisible Network That Could Save Your Life
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for a deep dive behind those jarring tones that interrupt your favorite radio show during emergencies? Let's explore how the Emergency Aler...
From Bomber Alerts to Amber Alerts: America's Emergency System Evolution
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The familiar tones of emergency alerts that interrupt your favorite shows have a strange and fascinating origin story rooted in Cold War paranoia. Wha...
Emergency Alert System: The Lifesaving Broadcast You Need to Understand
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what happens when those jarring alert tones interrupt your favorite show? As a broadcast engineer, I'm taking you behind the curtai...
Mailbag: When Engineers Collide: A Facebook Fact-Check Gone Wild
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you've worked in broadcasting for decades or just wonder how emergency alerts interrupt your favorite shows, you're about to discove...
Cable Giants Merge, Local TV Fights Back: Why OTA Still Matters
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cable industry titans are merging, and the consequences for local television could be profound. The $34.5 billion Spectrum-Cox merger and Verizon&apos...
Unraveling the Puzzle: When HD1 Drops But HD2 Doesn't
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever faced a technical problem that defied conventional wisdom? In our latest deep-dive, we unravel a perplexing HD radio mystery that had us question...
Engineers can finally study anywhere with SBE's new web-based certification tools
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcast engineering certification just got a whole lot more accessible. The SBE has finally brought their CertPreview practice exams into the modern...
Transmitters vs. Tornadoes: The Battle for Broadcast
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don't get into broadcast engineering thinking you'll become a first responder, but that's exactly what happened on May 26, 2025, wh...
Free Software, Priceless Results: Essential Open Source Tools for Broadcast Engineers
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of free and open source software that's revolutionizing broadcast engineering! We're peeling back the curtain on the pow...
From Engineers to Babysitters: How Corporate Consolidation Transformed Broadcast Technology
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when your local TV station actually felt local? When engineers knew every inch of the equipment and could fix problems with a screwdriver ins...
Public Access TV: When Everyone Had a Voice, Not Just a Channel
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever happened to that weird channel where your neighbor ranted about aliens one hour and the high school poetry club performed the next? Before Yo...