Steve Dunlop offers an appreciation of the late New York sportscasting legend Bill Mazer, who combined outstanding narrative skill with delivery skill. Seven communications principles contributed to his greatness. Running time: 3:16 Bill Mazer outside the old Yankee Stadium, January 1985. Seven Secrets to Great Live Storytelling Media commentary by Steve Dunlop To read the print version of this podcast, click here. To watch the original video on YouTube, cllick here.

Never let facts get in the way of a good story, the saying goes. Try asking AI to write about you, and you may see how un-factual the results really are.  Length: 4:20Read the print version of this podcast in our written commentary section.. Does ChatGPT Think You're Dead? Steve Dunlop From The Center RSS

Steve Dunlop tells the story of Marian Young Taylor, a/k/a Martha Deane, a trailblazer for women in broadcast journalism. Her daily interview program on New York’s WOR Radio from 1941 to 1973. Excerpts of interviews with polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd; filmmakers Lisa Chickering and Jeanne Porterfield; actress Deborah Kerr; and "Bill," founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

The inner workings of the mind are a favorite topic for creative artists to explore. At the Oscars, it happened by accident. You know about the “snap” at the Oscars.   It’s time to look at the science - and unpack the psychological ghosts at play in this unrehearsed three-factor drama.   We delve into the brain of the actor with longtime psychotherapist Stephanie Brodsky and stage and screen veterans Kevin Kilner and Jordan Baker.     Running time: 11:41 From The Center RSS CREDITS For educational purposes only.  The third party excerpts in this podcast are brief and are covered by Fair Use.  “Real Time With Bill Maher,”  HBOWill Packer and Tiffany Haddish interviews, ABC News  “Everybody Hates Chris” theme, CBS Paramount Network TelevisionChris Rock Oscars appearance, ABC-TV“Good Hair” excerpt, HBO FilmsDr. Daniel Amen, PBS“Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme, NBC Productions“King Richard” excerpt, Warner Bros. Pictures“A Streetcar Named Desire” excerpt, Warner Bros. Pictures The Algebra of the Assault at the Oscars Lisa M. Duchin

Steve Dunlop tells the story of Marian Young Taylor, a/k/a Martha Deane, a trailblazer for women in broadcast journalism. Her daily interview program on New York’s WOR Radio from 1941 to 1973. Excerpts of interviews with polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd; filmmakers Lisa Chickering and Jeanne Porterfield; actress Deborah Kerr; and "Bill," founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

In this special hour-long podcast marking the 100th anniversary of broadcast news, Steve Dunlop explores the long decline in media trust with veteran producer Judith Bishop, author of Changing Channels: From Just The Facts To Outrageous Opinions. Together they trace developments in the history of the medium, with a particular focus on the last half century - and what, if anything, can be done to restore trust.

Whatever happens with COVID-19, we’re all adjusting to the reality that the era of the virtual business meeting is here to stay. There’s a large number of factors that go into developing effective on-camera presence on virtual video platforms Here are some that will start to improve your game quickly. Click through the image gallery, and on the podcast link below, to learn more. Media commentary by Steve Dunlop Your Unseen Audience, by Steve Dunlop ©2020 Dunlop Media, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Audio clips courtesy CNBC and Fox Television, and are covered under Fair Use. Read the print version of this podcast in our written commentary section. Learn about our remotely delivered training workshops here. From The Center RSS

Suddenly, educators have found themselves required to become ace online lecturers - in effect, television presenters. It’s a scary new role for which many are unprepared. We’re here to help, but meantime, here are four quick tips to start getting you up to speed. Media commentary by Steve Dunlop Your Online Lecture is Television, by Steve Dunlop Audio clips courtesy NBC and PBS and covered under Fair Use. Read the print version of this podcast in our written commentary section. Learn about our remotely delivered online lecture coaching here. From The Center RSS

From nuclear accidents to infectious disease outbreaks - four basic principles communicators should follow in any health emergency Media commentary by Steve Dunlop How To Talk About the Coronavirus, by Steve Dunlop Audio clips courtesy CBS News. Read the print version of this podcast in our written commentary section. Learn about our remotely delivered coronavirus crisis workshops here. From The Center RSS

The power of negative answers over positive ones is well demonstrated. Why do politicians and public speakers so often forget it? Media commentary by Steve Dunlop I Am Not a Crook and other media miscues, by Steve Dunlop From The Center RSS