Fiona Ritchie on Muck Rack

Fiona Ritchie

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  • Host and Producer, The Thistle and Shamrock, NPR
Scotland
As seen in: NPR, MSN UK, The Guardian, PNAS, Taylor & Francis Online, Cell Press, Wisconsin Public Radio, KNPR-FM (Las Vegas, NV), WESA-FM (Pittsburgh, PA), Burnley Express, Georgia Public Broadcasting and
Covers:  streaming music services, music, media, podcast, radio, music festivals, radio reviews, radio trends
Fiona MBE. Talks on the wireless, writes, loves living in Scotland. NYTimes Best Seller: WAYFARING STRANGERS
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes - both manual and electric. Am actually thinking of buying a vintage one.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Rita Skeeter! Got to admire that savage Quick-Quotes Quill.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

I liked the #FirstWorldProblems tweets. Some news stories/concerns are so trivial they deserve to be lampooned.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Mac computers are my main tools, with a Digidesign Digi 002 Digital Audio Workstation and Pro Tools audio production software.

What's your favorite social network?

I like Instagram. Rewarding, uncomplicated and easy-going.

Who do you wish followed you?

@StephenFry
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