Talking Information Center

Talking Information Center Founded 1978 In 1977, Ed Perry of Duxbury, was granted an FCC license to operate WATD-FM. Ed had heard about reading services in other parts of the country.

TIC staff and volunteers provide human-voiced broadcasts of local news, articles and items of interest to visually impaired and otherwise disabled listeners throughout Massachusetts to promote independence and enrich quality of life. TIC was born out of a passion and desire to bring the printed word to life for thousands of residents in Massachusetts that desperately needed access to information

that otherwise was not available to them. Knowing there were none available in New England, Ed promised to donate his SCA signal for use as a radio reading service. When WATD went on the air in 1977, Ron Bersani, a teacher at Marshfield High School volunteered to help out when things got started. Ron was the Executive Director of TIC for over 30 years. He retired this past year and appointed Jim Bunnell as the new Executive Director.

DID YOU KNOW?  TIC keeps sports fans in the game! Talking Information Center brings 1½ hours of sports content and updat...
08/31/2026

DID YOU KNOW? TIC keeps sports fans in the game!

Talking Information Center brings 1½ hours of sports content and updates to listeners every week!

Whether you follow the latest scores, sports news, or your favorite teams, TIC helps keep listeners informed and connected to the world of sports.

Catch these weekly programs:
Sports Roundtable — Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Sports Illustrated — Thursdays at 3:00 AM

Can’t listen at the scheduled time?
No problem! Visit TICNetwork.org to learn more about the different ways you can listen to TIC and stay connected to the programs and information you enjoy.

Because being a sports fan shouldn’t have any barriers.

08/31/2026
Missed our latest Radio Theatre production?Gunsmoke: “The Mortgage” has officially been added to the Talking Information...
08/25/2026

Missed our latest Radio Theatre production?

Gunsmoke: “The Mortgage” has officially been added to the Talking Information Center Archives!

If you missed the original broadcast—or just want to enjoy it again—you can now listen anytime through the TIC website, app, or Alexa.

Need help finding it? Give us a call at the studio: 781-834-4400.

Settle in and enjoy another great Radio Theatre production from TIC!

Our Radio Theatre productions are made possible with grants from the local Massachusetts Cultural Councils of Plymouth, Hingham, Quincy, Scituate, Marshfield, East Bridgewater, Everett, Hanover, Duxbury, Brockton, and Abington.

DID YOU KNOW? TIC brings science and technology to the airwaves every week!For listeners who love to stay curious and in...
08/24/2026

DID YOU KNOW? TIC brings science and technology to the airwaves every week!

For listeners who love to stay curious and informed, Talking Information Center offers 4 hours of science and technology programming every week — bringing fascinating discoveries, ideas, and information directly to our listeners.

TUNE IN:
• Science Hour — Saturday at 7:00 PM
• Tech Hour — Sunday at 6:00 AM
• National Geographic — Sunday at 7:00 AM
• Wired — Sunday at 8:00 PM

From the latest technology to the wonders of science and the world around us, TIC makes this information accessible to everyone.

📻 Listen live:
🌐 TICNetwork.org
📱 On the TIC app
🗣️ Ask Alexa to “Open Talking Information Center”
☎️ Call 781-834-5836 to listen live

Stay curious. Stay informed. Stay connected with TIC! 💙

08/21/2026

Missed “Gunsmoke: The Mortgage”? You can still listen!

Earlier this week, John Shea joined WATD to talk about the Talking Information Center’s latest Radio Theatre production, Gunsmoke: “The Mortgage.”

We’re excited to share that the full radio play is now available in the TIC Archives, so you can listen anytime!
Don’t miss this radio performance! Listen through our website, TIC app, or Alexa.

Need help finding it? Give us a call at the studio: 781-834-4400.

And be sure to check out John’s conversation with WATD below!

Our Radio Theatre productions are made possible with grants from the local Massachusetts Cultural Councils of Plymouth, Hingham, Quincy, Scituate, Marshfield, East Bridgewater, Everett, Hanover, Duxbury, Brockton, and Abington.

TUNE IN THIS EVENING @ 7PM!Tensions rise in Dodge City when a ruthless banker threatens to foreclose on a struggling ran...
08/20/2026

TUNE IN THIS EVENING @ 7PM!

Tensions rise in Dodge City when a ruthless banker threatens to foreclose on a struggling rancher’s property. Will Marshal Matt Dillon find a way to help the rancher and his family, or will greed have its way? The Talking Information Center’s Radio Theatre presents “The Mortgage” -- another episode from the popular western drama Gunsmoke.

Laura Kerrigan directs this production, which features the voice talents of: Pam Murphy (front left) as Miss Kitty; Rick Mason as Marshal Matt Dillon; Don Smith as Chester; Kristen Arute as Martha Blake; Matthew Porro (back, left) as Jack and the Announcer; Jennifer Love as Jimmy; George Krein as Caleb Andrews; John Kopec as Clem Bates; and Steve Mastrorilli as Ed Blake.

HOW TO LISTEN LIVE:
• Stream online at TICNetwork.org
• Listen on the TIC iPhone app
• Ask Alexa: “Open Talking Information Center”
• Call 781-834-5836 to listen by phone

Our Radio Theatre productions are made possible through grants from the local Massachusetts Cultural Councils of Plymouth, Hingham, Quincy, Scituate, Marshfield, East Bridgewater, Everett, Hanover, Duxbury, Brockton, and Abington.

Don't miss the drama, suspense, and storytelling of Radio Theatre!

Tensions rise in Dodge City when a ruthless banker threatens to foreclose on a struggling rancher’s property.  Will Mars...
08/18/2026

Tensions rise in Dodge City when a ruthless banker threatens to foreclose on a struggling rancher’s property. Will Marshal Matt Dillon find a way to help the rancher and his family, or will greed have its way?

Tune in Thursday, August 20 at 7pm when the Talking Information Center’s Radio Theatre presents “The Mortgage” -- another episode from the popular western drama Gunsmoke.

Laura Kerrigan directs this production, which features the voice talents of: Pam Murphy (front left) as Miss Kitty; Rick Mason as Marshal Matt Dillon; Don Smith as Chester; Kristen Arute as Martha Blake; Matthew Porro (back, left) as Jack and the Announcer; Jennifer Love as Jimmy; George Krein as Caleb Andrews; John Kopec as Clem Bates; and Steve Mastrorilli as Ed Blake.

BROADCAST DATE: Thursday, August 20 at 7pm

Our radio theatre productions are made possible with grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Councils of Plymouth, Hingham, Quincy, Scituate, Marshfield, East Bridgewater, Everett, Hanover, Duxbury, Brockton, and Abington.

Address

Marshfield, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+17818344400

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