# The Forgotten Radio Tricks That Built Modern Podcasting

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Podcast: [Grandpa Bill's Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grandpa-bill-s-podcast-6605256)
Published: 2026-09-23T09:00:00+00:00
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