Pro Radio Podcast Episode 23 – New Features, New Demo, and a Game-Changing Radio Masterclass

Hello Pro Radio community!
Today we have a full plate of exciting updates that will help your station grow and shine even brighter!

In this post, we’ll cover:
✔️ The release of Pro Radio 7.5, packed with improvements for a faster and smoother experience
✔️ The launch of Spirit Sound, our latest demo designed for pop, gospel, and inspirational stations
✔️ And the announcement of a brand-new educational series by Ivan Tenorio, created to help you build a real professional online radio

Let’s dive right in!

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Pro Radio 7.5: Seamless Streaming and Faster Pages

Pro Radio 7.5 introduces a major improvement for your music player and Sidekick plugin:
It now integrates natively with Radiolize, StationPlaylist, and Broadcast.Radio streaming providers.

What’s new?

• Live song titles, album artwork, and buy links appear automatically
• Real-time updates in sync with your broadcast
• Easier setup: just paste your stream URL and you’re ready to go

This update brings a better listening experience for your audience and smoother station management for you!

Performance upgrades:

• Up to 40% faster page loading
• Smarter resource handling
• Lighter code for smoother browsing and better SEO

How to Update Pro Radio 7.5

• Go to Pro Radio → Updates inside WordPress
• Click Update Theme and then Update and Install Plugins

If your Support & Updates period has expired, use the link inside the article or contact us — we’ll reactivate your access quickly!

New Demo: Spirit Sound — Power, Color, and Emotion

We’re proud to introduce Demo 41: Spirit Sound — a complete, vibrant demo that shows off the full power of the Pro Radio WordPress Theme.

Spirit Sound is designed for stations that want energy, warmth, and connection. Featuring bold hot-pink, yellow, and aqua colors, dotted motion lines, and a bright, uplifting design — this demo makes your brand unforgettable.

Spirit Sound highlights:

• Live Now Playing Panel: Track titles and cover artwork update automatically
• Automatic Top Charts: Your listeners can vote for their favorite songs with the Song Voting system
• Podcast and Sermons Carousel: Powered by the Pro Radio Podcasting module, perfect for hosting episodes, sermons, interviews, and inspirational talks
• Radio Shows Grid: Show schedules with dynamic live/on-air badges and replay access
• Events Section: Full event management with countdowns and calendar integration
• Speakers Slider: Showcase DJs, pastors, or guests with ratings, bios, and instant-contact icons
• Sticky Waveform Audio Player: Always available for smooth, continuous listening

You can import the Spirit Sound demo with one click, loading pages, colors, templates, and content instantly!

If you’re running a pop, gospel, faith-based, or community radio station, Spirit Sound is the perfect blueprint to launch your website quickly and professionally.

Launching Soon: “The Art Of Broadcasting” — A New Educational Series Curated By Ivàn Tenorio

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new series to help you grow your radio project into a serious media outlet!

“How to Build a Real Online Radio: With AI, Soul, and Professional Presence”
Written by industry coach Ivan Tenorio, this series is designed for anyone passionate about building a true, sustainable station.

What to Expect:

• A new article every Friday, covering one critical topic
• A 3-minute video recap to highlight the key ideas
• A podcast episode you can enjoy while on the move

Each article is packed with real-world advice, actionable exercises, and AI productivity hacks to help you stay creative and efficient.

First Episode Preview:

“The Radio of Your Dreams Fits in Your Pocket”
We’ll start by discussing how vision and structure matter more than gear, and how thinking like a media project changes everything.

Whether you’re just launching your first online radio, or you’re ready to upgrade your existing station, this series will give you a roadmap from dream to reality.

Subscribe and follow so you don’t miss a single episode!

Final Thanks

That’s it for today!

• Pro Radio 7.5 is out now — make sure to update
• The new Spirit Sound demo is ready to launch your next great project
• And the educational journey with Ivan Tenorio starts next week!

Thank you for being part of the Pro Radio family.
Keep creating, keep dreaming, and above all — keep broadcasting with soul.

See you soon at Pro.Radio!