About Milkman UnLimited
The question we get most often is, "why is the site called Milkman?"
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Well, quite simply, The Milkman is the on-air nickname of John Mielke, founder of MilkmanUnLimited.com... And the person doing the writing so I'm going to stop referring to myself in the third person.
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This website came to be in the mid nineties when the internet was still quite new. At the time I was an on air host at KOOL FM in Ottawa, part of the CHUM group. I was reluctant to adopt computer technology until my best friend (and the station's MD and APD) gave me an old computer of his and insisted that I learn it. Computers were on their way to the on air studio to replace the reel to reels and CD's, and I was going to have to learn.
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I quickly became fascinated by the ability to source information and to communicate via the web! However, I wasn't finding much in the way of content that applied to Canadian radio. Those sites that I did find, I bookmarked. Shortly thereafter I wanted to be able to access those sites in the studio, so a basic web page was built. Additionally, a Usenet Newsgroup was created called alt.fun.with.milkman - but it quickly became overrun by spam. That's when my friend created a message board called MilkPREP.
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MilkPREP caught on quickly and, as the internet gained popularity and access became easier, the message board grew significantly.
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Eventually it was obvious to me that a good amount of the content needed a place of its own. Things like industry news, and job opportunities. And that's when this became more than just a hobby for a guy who was (and is) so passionate about radio. In 1996, it officially became a small business.
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I named it Milkman UnLimited because I have always kind of giggled when I hear businesses with Ltd. at the end of their name. I am a very creative thinker and don't ever want to me limited. So... Milkman (my nickname) and UnLimited became one. MMU for short!
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In more recent years, especially following a format flip that saw my job of 23 years vanish, this site has become my full time job. As the broadcast industry evolves, so does MMU; adding more stories and job opportunities for TV broadcasters, and multimedia companies. Again... We're NOT limited!
Additionally I am a professional voice over talent and own and operate my own internet station, BlastTheRadio.com - a growing enterprise which is welcoming more and more veteran talent who are looking to keep their skills sharp while awaiting their next opportunity.
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On June 30, 2018, MilkmanUnLimited.com took a major step forward, launching our most modern and sophisticated site yet! It is my hope that the work I do here serves you well in your pursuit of your dreams in the broadcast industry. It is truly my pleasure to be able to provide this platform to the industry that I love so much.
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