South Wind Blows on RTER1

Donie75 · 19-08-2009 10:58pm #1

Hi,
There's a very nice little radio show on RTE Radio 1 on a Saturday evening at 8pm called South Wind Blows. It's only on for an hour and the presenter Philip King broadcasts it from the Dingle Peninsula. It's a very pleasant show with a good mix of folk/trad/world music and a bit of everything thrown in.
They don't have any podcasts but they have an archive of all their older shows. Is there any way to download these as an MP3 file so they can be listened to on an Ipod.
By the way, the show is well worth a listen.

Apogee · 19-08-2009 11:10pm

Firstly, you need to google for StreamBoxVCR Suite 2, download and install.

Right click on the link on the RTE site and save the .smil file. Open the file with Notepad and you should see lots of info, but look for a link like this:
rtsp://od2.rte.ie/2009/0523/23052009rte-southwindblows.ra

Copy the link and go to StreamVCR and click Edit->Paste Link and wait for file to download.

Open Streambox Ripper, drop the .ra file onto it, click Convert and select the bitrates etc and let it run.

Donie75 · 20-08-2009 6:34pm

Wow, thanks Apogee. That's fantastic info. I'll have a go at the weekend.

raven136 · 21-08-2009 1:21am

really great show and pity its not on for longer

JerryHandbag · 30-08-2009 1:21pm

Sorry for bumping this thread...

I love this show, a pity alright that its not on for 2 hours instead of just the 1. Really good mix of music and I like the idea that it is presented from the heart of west Kerry, with Philip King usually commenting that he can see the atlantic ocean waves from his studio! Gives it a really nice vibe, and Kings dulcit tones are quiet relaxing too

I didnt realise that its been on for years, hope it continues for a long time yet. I understand they are also behind the "Other Voices" music series on RTE. Fair play to Philip King, he's done a lot for good Irish music.

Data_Quest · 30-08-2009 2:50pm

Best show on RTE radio IMO. Would be great if RTE would extend the time and have it on later in the evening and run it 3 or 4 nights per week.

SEPT 23 1989 · 31-08-2009 1:13pm

really enjoyed this show

FredaB · 30-07-2013 10:40pm

This guy has the most annoying voice on radio We were just talking about annoying DJ's when everyone turned at once and said 'that guy' and eveyone said they had to tun him as they could not listen to him!!

Vahevala · 10-08-2013 8:15pm

This is a great show, Big fan of it

Harry Angstrom · 11-08-2013 10:56am

Is it just me or has Philip King......... been............overdoing.............. the.......... pregnant............. pauses............... a........... bit............. too.............. much........... lately?

P. Breathnach · 11-08-2013 10:59am

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Is it just me or has Philip King......... been............overdoing.............. the.......... pregnant............. pauses............... a........... bit............. too.............. much........... lately?

It might be just you.

I think he has been like that for a long time. I suspect that he was always like that, but the more one hears him, the more annoying his mannerisms become.

Harry Angstrom · 11-08-2013 11:08am

P. Breathnach wrote: »

It might be just you.

I think he has been like that for a long time. I suspect that he was always like that, but the more one hears him, the more annoying his mannerisms become.

It seems to me that this affectation seems to be becoming more pronounced over time.

OldRio · 12-08-2013 9:15pm

The best show on radio IMHO.

JonathanAnon · 12-08-2013 10:04pm

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Is it just me or has Philip King......... been............overdoing.............. the.......... pregnant............. pauses............... a........... bit............. too.............. much........... lately?

It the whispering, almost whistling at times that really bugs me.. Is he trying to give an impression of the south wind or what..

P. Breathnach · 13-08-2013 9:14am

And you shouldn't buy all the guff about the weather and scenery in West Kerry. A friend of mine heard the programme about a mile away from the studio in Ballydavid. King was describing a beautiful sunny evening. In fact, there was almost 100% cloud cover, visibility was low, and it was pissing rain at the time.

real rocker · 13-08-2013 4:27pm

P. Breathnach wrote: »

And you shouldn't buy all the guff about the weather and scenery in West Kerry. A friend of mine heard the programme about a mile away from the studio in Ballydavid. King was describing a beautiful sunny evening. In fact, there was almost 100% cloud cover, visibility was low, and it was pissing rain at the time.

I remember Terry Wogan being caught out on weather mis-represenation when his pre-recorded Saturday show was on Century many years ago
. If Philip voice tracking?

Stavro Mueller · 13-08-2013 8:05pm

P. Breathnach wrote: »

And you shouldn't buy all the guff about the weather and scenery in West Kerry. A friend of mine heard the programme about a mile away from the studio in Ballydavid. King was describing a beautiful sunny evening. In fact, there was almost 100% cloud cover, visibility was low, and it was pissing rain at the time.

:D It doesn't stop me imagining him recording the show in a little cottage by the sea. Or perhaps it's just jealousy....

P. Breathnach · 13-08-2013 10:36pm

It's actually a little studio a stone's throw from Ballydavid pier on Smerwick Harbour. This is the view from a spot about 200 metres away: http://www.panoramio.com/photo_explorer#view=photo&position=34&with_photo_id=16043301&order=date_desc&user=2387666. I think the studio has no windows.

Stavro Mueller · 13-08-2013 11:22pm

Gah. I wish I hadn't found this thread!!

South Wind Blows on RTER1

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