Audio Maverick Podcast: How One Man In Radio Paved The Way For Podcasting

There’s a perception that radio and podcasting are media competitors. Both formats are audio, and both formats compete for listeners’ attention in the same places, such as the vehicle and the commute.

In reality, radio is the precursor to podcasting. The golden age of radio glistened with shows ranging from dramas to game shows, mysteries to horror.

CUNY TV is the City University of New York’s 24-hour television station and is New York’s leading public educational channel. Established in 1985, CUNY TV is committed to extending CUNY’s academic mission to connect and uplift the diverse experiences of New York communities through relevant and meaningful stories and offer lifelong learning opportunities to all New Yorkers.

CUNY TV’s first original podcast Audio Maverick, a love letter to audio from a historical lens, which premiered on May 1st, 2025. Audio enthusiasts can listen to Brown’s story in full across the entire season, reflecting on the impact of one man across an entire industry. This podcast is distributed by Multitude Productions, based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY.