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'''Brian Carlton''' (born [[December 28]], [[1962]]) is an Australian Radio announcer and journalist.
'''Brian Carlton''' (born 27 December 1962) is an Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist. He is known professionally as [[The Spoonman]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
Brian Carlton was born in Australia on the 28th of December, 1962 into a Catholic household. Brian Carlton finished high school in 1980. Working in several jobs, including a bank manager. he didn't become involved in radio until he was about thirty. Carlton has worked on a number of Sydney radio stations, including [[2UE]] and [[2GB]], In the on air presenting and producing roles. He currently works on [[Triple M]] network as a talk back presenter, using the moniker [[The Spoonman]].
Carlton was born in Australia, into a Catholic household. He grew up in [[Beacon Hill, New South Wales|Beacon Hill]] on [[Sydney]]'s [[Northern Beaches]], finishing high school in 1980. Working several jobs, including a bank manager, he entered the world of radio at age 21. After six years, Carlton was chosen to head up a major metropolitan radio station, becoming the youngest ever talk back host. Carlton has worked on a number of Sydney radio stations, including [[2UE]] and [[2GB]], In the on air presenting and producing roles. Until end of 2008, he was a talk back presenter on the radio station [[Triple M]], using the moniker [[The Spoonman]].<ref name=spoon>{{cite news |last1=Lallo|first1=Michael |title=Spooning it out |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/spooning-it-out/2008/08/12/1218306889399.html |publisher=Faifax Media |accessdate=13 April 2015 |work=[[The Age]] |date=14 August 2008}}</ref>
==Views and opinions==
==== ''Religion'' ====
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Brian was born into a [[Catholic]] household but chose to become an [[atheist]]. He is a strong endorser of [[Richard Dawkins]]' book, [[The God Delusion]].


Spoonman was the weekday newsreader on [[Triple M Sydney]], featuring in three separate news "rants" throughout the day as well as appearing on Triple M's program [[The Grill Team]], but in October 2012 he was notified that his contract would not be renewed for 2013. From 3 February 2012, he hosted a show on Newstalk [[2UE]], called 'The Stir'<ref>[http://www.2ue.com.au/thestir The Stir] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130428042736/http://www.2ue.com.au/thestir |date=28 April 2013 }}</ref> With Brian Carlton. The show runs in 6&nbsp;pm&nbsp;– 8&nbsp;pm. Carlton is Also Executive Producer of [[Jason Morrison (radio broadcaster)|Jason Morrison]]'s Drive show, also on 2UE.
==== ''4-Wheel-Drives & Owners'' ====
Brian's hate of SUV Type 4-wheel-drives has been shown regularly and is often a segment brought up on his current radio program. Often he says that they are acceptable for off-road vehicles but on the difficult city roads of the city they are overkill, especially of those who drive and attempt to control them as if they were a normal sedan.


Carlton anchored a new local talk show, broadcast across Northern and North West Tasmania on Tasmanian Broadcasters Stations [[89.3 LAFM|LAFM Launceston]], 7BU Burnie, 7AD Devonport, 7SD Scottsdale and 7XS Queenstown.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Local radio investing in Northern Tasmania {{!}} radioinfo.com.au|url = https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/local-radio-investing-northern-tasmania|website = radioinfo.com.au| date=6 September 2015 |accessdate = 2015-09-07}}</ref> He announced his resignation for "personal reasons" 5 October 2019, saying he would finish up three weeks later, however his final broadcast was the following Monday 7 October.
==== ''Advanced Driver Training'' ====
Brian is a huge fan of Advanced driving courses and wants every "[[L Plate]] driver" to do a defensive driving course before they even get out on the road. He believes that this would ensure that they would learn what a car can do in a safe environment, rather than on the road.


On 30 October 2019, [[Triple M Hobart]] [https://www.radiotoday.com.au/brian-carlton-triple-m-hobart/ announced] Brian Carlton would be taking on the breakfast show in Hobart after it axed the popular Dave Noonan show. He left Triple M in February 2022.<ref>[https://radiotoday.com.au/spoonman-leaves-triple-m-hobart/ Spoonman leaves Triple M Hobart] ''Radio Today'' 2 February 2022</ref>
==== ''Cyclists'' ====
Carlton has regularly criticised [[cyclists]], saying that they should be made to have a licence plate and registration just like other road users so that they can be easily identified on the road.


==== ''Baby Boomers'' ====
==Views and opinions==
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Carlton was born into a Catholic household but states openly that he is an [[atheist]]. He is a strong endorser of [[Richard Dawkins]]' book, ''[[The God Delusion]]''.<ref name="spoon"/>
Carlton has on occasion cited a dislike for [[baby boomers]]. Such an attitude arises from his belief that baby boomers are selfish and only care about themselves, not caring for the future generations.

==== ''[[Australian republicanism|Republicanism]]'' ====
Brian is a strong supporter for the change to non monarchist government in Australia, himself being an ambassador for the 1999 republic on the matter. He believes a head of state, voted by a 2 third majority in parliament would ensure that the leader would not show bias politically, hence would less likely be a politician. Currently, the Australian representative of the monarch, the Governor General is simply chosen or confirmed by the Prime Minister, needing not to discuss who would be the Governor General with anyone according to the constitution.

== Interests/Personal Life ==

Carlton has a keen interest in reading books and music, having a considerable collection of both.


Spoonman is known for his outspoken opinions on censorship, freedom and the current [[War on terror]].
== Criticism ==
In August 2005, he was criticised after discussing the suicide attempt of the then-leader of the [[NSW]] Opposition [[John Brogden]]. He described his method, wrist-cutting, as 'half-arsed' on his radio program.


==References==
In September 2006, on the evening of [[Steve Irwin|Steve Irwin's]] death, he raised issues concerning Irwin's treatment of [[animal]]s, criticising him for regularly harassing and provoking them in his [[documentary film|documentaries]]. He also claimed that "plenty of Aussies thought he was just a [[wanker]]". Although he has made similar statements in the past, the timing of this incident led to public outrage (including callers abusing him on the air and reported death threats sent by e-mail and SMS). The statements were retracted the following day, due to the high number of people that were offended by the comments.
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== '''External Links''' ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/shows/thespoonman Spoonman's Classic Rock Show Homepage]
*[https://twitter.com/spoonyman Spoonman on Twitter]
*[http://www.spoonmanfanclub.zxq.net Spoonman's Forking Fan Club]


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== '''See Also''' ==
*[[Spoonman's Classic Rock Show]]
*[[Triple M]]


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Latest revision as of 11:07, 14 March 2024

Brian Carlton
Born (1962-12-27) 27 December 1962 (age 62)
Australia
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Radio announcer and Journalist

Brian Carlton (born 27 December 1962) is an Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist. He is known professionally as The Spoonman.

Biography

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Carlton was born in Australia, into a Catholic household. He grew up in Beacon Hill on Sydney's Northern Beaches, finishing high school in 1980. Working several jobs, including a bank manager, he entered the world of radio at age 21. After six years, Carlton was chosen to head up a major metropolitan radio station, becoming the youngest ever talk back host. Carlton has worked on a number of Sydney radio stations, including 2UE and 2GB, In the on air presenting and producing roles. Until end of 2008, he was a talk back presenter on the radio station Triple M, using the moniker The Spoonman.[1]

Spoonman was the weekday newsreader on Triple M Sydney, featuring in three separate news "rants" throughout the day as well as appearing on Triple M's program The Grill Team, but in October 2012 he was notified that his contract would not be renewed for 2013. From 3 February 2012, he hosted a show on Newstalk 2UE, called 'The Stir'[2] With Brian Carlton. The show runs in 6 pm – 8 pm. Carlton is Also Executive Producer of Jason Morrison's Drive show, also on 2UE.

Carlton anchored a new local talk show, broadcast across Northern and North West Tasmania on Tasmanian Broadcasters Stations LAFM Launceston, 7BU Burnie, 7AD Devonport, 7SD Scottsdale and 7XS Queenstown.[3] He announced his resignation for "personal reasons" 5 October 2019, saying he would finish up three weeks later, however his final broadcast was the following Monday 7 October.

On 30 October 2019, Triple M Hobart announced Brian Carlton would be taking on the breakfast show in Hobart after it axed the popular Dave Noonan show. He left Triple M in February 2022.[4]

Views and opinions

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Carlton was born into a Catholic household but states openly that he is an atheist. He is a strong endorser of Richard Dawkins' book, The God Delusion.[1]

Spoonman is known for his outspoken opinions on censorship, freedom and the current War on terror.

References

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  1. ^ a b Lallo, Michael (14 August 2008). "Spooning it out". The Age. Faifax Media. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  2. ^ The Stir Archived 28 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Local radio investing in Northern Tasmania | radioinfo.com.au". radioinfo.com.au. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  4. ^ Spoonman leaves Triple M Hobart Radio Today 2 February 2022
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