How do I get an interview on the show, or get my music played?
From episode 12, we will have a “New Music” segment, where we will play new tracks and interview artists about them. If you would like to take part, please visit our Interview Page for more information!
What if I want to do an interview on another topic?
Interviews of local interest are also welcome! Please see the Interview Page for more details!
Is the show pre-recorded?
At the moment, yes it is! I travel to ONE FM once a fortnight to record two shows. I live an hour away in Echuca, so it is hard for me to do it any other way. Maybe during summer, I will do some LIVE shows in my timeslot! Stay tuned!
Why do you pre-publish your next playlist?
We publish our playlist to help you decide whether to listen to that episode,and when on air, to help you follow along with the show. We also publish past playlists so you can look up songs afterwards.
Why is the show on MixCloud?
To provide you a chance to listen to the show again! We will do this as long as we are able to. However, it may be withdrawn in future should any concerns arise.
Where is your official profile page on ONE FM’s website?
Actually we do have one! It is available on this link –https://fm985.com.au/programs/river-allsorts. Program guide listings and profiles on the ONE FM site are pending at the moment, but it is coming!,
Where does Healthy and Fresh come from?
Kathleen and Darren of Darren McErlain Media (Penrith, NSW) provide this segment at no cost to radio stations. You can broadcast it too! See the bottom of the Healthy and Fresh page for details on how to obtain the segments.
Can I get a Fan Card / Postcard?
Yes, we have postcards for my show! If you would like one, please contact me via email, with your postal address, and whether you want a message on it, or blank. If you want it blank, we will post in an envelope.
Do you have stickers?
At the moment, the show and the station do not have any available. But from time to time, we do!
Please contact me via email if interested in a River Allsorts or ONE FM sticker, and we will see what we can do for you. River Allsorts stickers are done in small quantities when required.
Who recorded your stingers?
Again, Darren McErlain of Darren McErlain Media (Penrith, NSW). He is available for voiceovers and stingers like ours at very reasonable rates! Feel free to contact him via email for a quote!
Is your theme music generated by A. I.?
Yes it is ! But please don’t be offended by it. The site that made it is Songer.co , who provide custom music generated by AI at very reasonable rates. AI has good uses, and this theme music is a good example.
We also support REAL musos too, though our involvement in AMRAP, and playing and interviewing them! It can work both ways!
Can I suggest a song/playlist for the show?
Yes, actually! We would like to hear your suggestions! Get in touch via email anytime!
Why don’t you play more (insert music type here)?
Music is so subjective. You either love it or you hate it. I do. You do. We all do. I am aware of the limited availability of radio stations in the area. However, Community Radio is there to give all a go. I am really sorry if my show is not to your liking. If you have any complaints about it, please call 58 31 31 31 during business hours, or refer to the ONE FM page at https://www.facebook.com/onefmshepparton/.
Why do you advertise on Facebook?
A lot of my complaints have arisen because I advertised my show on Facebook. I have heard you – no further advertisements will be placed on Facebook from this radio show.
I’d like to send a complement or complaint about another presenter/show?
That’s great! We like to hear them! The best place is on the Official ONE FM Facebook page, or call during business hours on 58 31 31 31. You can leave them on my pages, but it is better on the station page, or phoned though to the station.
Did you replace another presenter on the station?
I am aware that part of my shift was done by another popular presenter who recently left the station.
As I am new to the station, I don’t know a lot more, sorry.
I am from another radio station. Can we take your program for broadcast?
I am interested to hear from you! Yes, we are open to being re-broadcast on other stations. Please get in touch via email to see how we can help you! Please note:- we have limited ability to customise the show to other station’s needs, but we can supply new. stingers to edit in to the shows if you like!
How old is Michael Costello?
50 this year in September 2024!
Is it true you were the man behind the Television Shepparton proposal?
Yes, I was! We tried our best to rustle up interest back then, but sadly, government policy said that no new Community TV stations could be started, even just on a test basis. We also tried to get it going as a YouTube based service, but no-one wanted to help or be trained in video at the time.
What is River TV Sport?
Back at home in Echuca/Moama, I provide video services to Moama Cricket Club under this name!
You can read more about it at our website. But like Television Shepparton, it suffers from a lack of volunteers, so I run it as a Sole Operator now!
What is your Community TV Background in Melbourne?
30 years with Northern Access Television, a member group of C31 Melbourne. in C31’s early days, I was also a “Presentation Operator”, helping to put the station to air!
More details of my own Community TV programs can be found at the VideBus website.