Episode 5 — Paul Murphy: 517 Monday Nights and the Magic of Community Radio

Meet the man behind 517 consecutive Monday night radio shows. Barron Hanson sits down with Paul Murphy from Triple U FM to hear why community radio does something that commercial stations simply can’t — and what 30+ years behind the microphone in Nowra has taught him about the power of local voice.


About the Guest

Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy is a long-time Nowra local, having spent 32 years as a science teacher at Nowra High School, shaping generations of young minds with curiosity, energy, and a love of learning. Alongside his teaching career, Paul has been a cornerstone of local radio, broadcasting on Triple U FM since 1993. Over more than three decades on air, he’s become a familiar voice across the Shoalhaven, currently hosting “Off the Wall,” with more than 500 shows under his belt. Triple U FM — Shoalhaven Community Radio — has been on air for over 40 years, covering a vast stretch of the region from Gerroa and Gerringong in the north to Termeil in the south, and inland to Kangaroo Valley and beyond.

Learn more: Triple U FM

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