{"id":58779,"date":"2024-02-16T05:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=58779"},"modified":"2024-02-17T08:08:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T12:08:24","slug":"hot-off-the-press-the-worldwide-listening-guides-eleventh-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/hot-off-the-press-the-worldwide-listening-guides-eleventh-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Off The Press: The Worldwide Listening Guide\u2019s Eleventh Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Worldwide-Litening-Guide-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59030\" src=\"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Worldwide-Litening-Guide-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Worldwide-Litening-Guide-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Worldwide-Litening-Guide-1-283x300.jpeg 283w, https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Worldwide-Litening-Guide-1-966x1024.jpeg 966w, https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Worldwide-Litening-Guide-1-768x814.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Worldwide-Litening-Guide-1-624x661.jpeg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As a dedicated content DXer and broadcast enthusiast, I&#8217;ve always found joy in the pursuit of obscure programming across various mediums. While shortwave radio has been my preferred method since childhood, the allure of Wi-Fi radio and streaming content has grown increasingly appealing over time. Amidst the vast landscape of online content, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49yyzVe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Worldwide Listening Guide (WWLG)<\/em><\/a> has consistently stood out as my go-to resource, and the recently released eleventh edition continues to be an invaluable tool for content discovery.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, author and curator John Figliozzi has crafted a comprehensive guide tailored to the diverse interests of SWLs like myself. Going beyond a mere programming guide, the WWLG delves deep into the world of broadcasting and content delivery, covering platforms such as AM, Shortwave, FM, Satellite Radio, Internet (WiFi Radio), and Podcasting.<\/p>\n<p>Each chapter dedicated to these platforms serves as a simple primer, offering insights into the state of broadcasting from both the broadcaster&#8217;s and listener&#8217;s perspectives. Reminiscent of the informative<em> Passport to Worldband Radio<\/em> that I first encountered in the 1990s, the <em>WWLG<\/em> not only provides programming details but also addresses the health and potential longevity of each platform.<\/p>\n<p>What truly sets the WWLG apart is its attention to both over-the-air <em>and<\/em> online broadcasting.<\/p>\n<p>Even for someone reasonably knowledgeable about radio and the media landscape, each edition of <em>The Worldwide Listening Guide<\/em> brings fresh discoveries. The eleventh edition, presented in a slim volume, maintains this tradition. What particularly pleases me is the <em>WWLG<\/em>&#8216;s spiral-bound format, which makes it incredibly convenient to reference while exploring the airwaves or navigating the internet.<\/p>\n<p>Figliozzi&#8217;s exploration of the many facets of radio is both insightful <em>and detailed<\/em>, making the <em>WWLG<\/em> an indispensable resource for anyone interested in broadcasting. It serves as a curated guide, akin to a local independent bookstore for online content and programming, aiding listeners in navigating the abundance of options.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, each edition of the <em>WWLG<\/em> contains new and updated content, showcasing Figliozzi&#8217;s keen awareness of the dynamic space that is online streaming and downloadable media. As a dear friend of mine, I know there simply couldn&#8217;t be a better author and curator for this volume.<\/p>\n<p>Packed with a wealth of information, <em>The Worldwide Listening Guide<\/em> is a true bargain, promising to keep content DXers engaged for years to come. I wholeheartedly recommend it to those seeking a deeper understanding of broadcasting and a reliable tool for content discovery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universal-radio.com\/catalog\/books\/0211.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to purchase from Universal Radio.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49yyzVe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to purchase <em>The Worldwide Listening Guide<\/em> on Amazon.com.<\/strong> <\/a><em>Note that this Amazon affiliate link supports the SWLing Post at no cost to you. Thank you!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a dedicated content DXer and broadcast enthusiast, I&#8217;ve always found joy in the pursuit of obscure programming across various mediums. While shortwave radio has been my preferred method since childhood, the allure of Wi-Fi radio and streaming content has grown increasingly appealing over time. Amidst the vast landscape of online content, The Worldwide Listening [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[251,960,3,129,651,43,4652],"tags":[703,702,10448,1242],"class_list":["post-58779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-books","category-international-broadcasting","category-news","category-reviews","category-schedules-and-frequencies","category-shortwave-radio","category-wifi-radio","tag-john-figliozzi","tag-the-worldwide-listening-guide","tag-the-worldwide-listening-guide-11th-edition","tag-wwlg"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pn3uc-fi3","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":29032,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/universal-radio-taking-pre-orders-for-the-8th-edition-of-the-wwlg\/","url_meta":{"origin":58779,"position":0},"title":"Universal Radio taking pre-orders for the 8th Edition of the WWLG","author":"Thomas","date":"November 6, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, who notes that Universal Radio is now taking pre-orders for the 8th edition of the Worldwide Listening Guide by John Figliozzi. 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