OFNR Forever: An Interview with Official FN Radio Founder Bob “Knob” Marino

The local metal scene is full of characters, and Bob Marino of Official FN Radio is definitely one of the protagonists.  He has promoted Connecticut metal bands (and many others) through his online radio station for the past ten years, seeking no tangible benefits beyond the fun he has doing it.  As OFNR’s tenth anniversary… Continue reading OFNR Forever: An Interview with Official FN Radio Founder Bob “Knob” Marino

Squeezing Out the Little Guy: How HR-1733 is Hurting Small Webcasters and What You Can Do to Help

Webcaster Bob "Knob" Marino in his element -- photo by Angela Rose Vartuli.

It doesn’t take a Pulitzer winner to see that media has changed since the advent of the internet. Publication mediums have shifted, advertising has increased on free services, and “click-bait” often rules over well-crafted or thoroughly vetted content.  On the positive side, the internet has allowed media companies to innovate how they deliver content to… Continue reading Squeezing Out the Little Guy: How HR-1733 is Hurting Small Webcasters and What You Can Do to Help