Game Changers Radio

In this episode we'll talk about the biggest radio story of the year so far - Marty Sheargold’s own goal that could may have ended his FM radio career. And the numbers are in. The SCA and ARN financials have been published this week and we’ll get the clearest insight into what they mean from Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes. The Melbourne Radio Wars is sponsored by Radio Monitor - Australia’s most complete and accurate insight into what’s being played where across Australia and the Globe - find out more at radiomonitor.com  Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another tough week for the radio industry with more redundancies being announced at SCA, we’ll talk about the personal impact for those affected. Also this week we have our first review of Fifi, Fev and Nick for 2025 and Kieran Simpson, head of digital on the Project, joins us to discuss how radio can best support it’s on air content through it’s digital channels. The Melbourne Radio Wars is sponsored by Radio Monitor - Australia’s most complete and accurate insight into what’s being played where across Australia and the Globe - find out more at radiomonitor.com  Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode we pull apart Kyle and Jackie’s first Aplus moment for the year and discuss the value of content spikes. Irene has the snorkel on and is ready for her first deep dive, focusing on 2day’s new breakfast show Jimmy and Nath. And we might find time to suggest a few ideal locations for Kyle’s Melbourne house purchase, which will happen when hell freezes over. The Melbourne Radio Wars is sponsored by Radio Monitor - Australia’s most complete and accurate insight into what’s being played where across Australia and the Globe - find out more at radiomonitor.com  Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode we discuss the ramifications of Kyle’s absence from the Melbourne radio wars for an extended period as he starts his recovery from brain surgery. What will this mean for Kiis Melbourne and how will they defend the show's number 1 position in Sydney? Vivienne Kelly from the new ABC show “Medialand” joins us to talk about her recent conversation with ARN chairman Hamish McLennan - does he really think that they can get a return on their $200million investment? And we discuss the issue of over-talk on breakfast radio. What causes it and how to fix it. The Melbourne Radio Wars is sponsored by Radio Monitor - Australia’s most complete and accurate insight into what’s being played where across Australia and the Globe - find out more at radiomonitor.com  Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode we discuss the departure of ARN head of content Duncan Campbell, former Austereo head of marketing Jeremy McVean joins us to dissect the new Kyle and Jackie O marketing campaign and we reveal our mild, hot and spicy predictions for 2025! The Melbourne Radio Wars is sponsored by Radio Monitor - Australia’s most complete and accurate insight into what’s being played where across Australia and the Globe - find out more at radiomonitor.com  This series contains the use of AI generated voices.  Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Melbourne radio wars are back for 2025 and this time Kyle and Jackie have laid down their guns and are ready to give peace a chance. Or have they? We discuss their new marketing campaign “we’re behaving” and, sadly for them, have found more than a few examples of where they haven’t.  It’s good to be back. Let’s hope it’s as crazy as last year! The Melbourne Radio Wars is sponsored by Radio Monitor - Australia’s most complete and accurate insight into what’s being played where across Australia and the Globe. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s favourite media brand. Hamish and Andy are universally loved. Starting at the Fox in 2001, Hamish and Andy have created a mountain of funny moments for listeners all around Australia. Hamish and Andy are the global benchmark for what radio is capable of. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more Get Cassie Henderson - Seconds To Midnight locked in to your summer playlists - everything you need is at cassiehenderson.com/radio Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @melbourneradiowars, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No other show has dominated a single market quite like Kyle and Jackie O. With over 140 number 1 FM survey results in Sydney, they are show that has defined Sydney Fm radio for the last years and along the way have made Australian radio famous. Kyle and Jackie O are Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more Get Cassie Henderson - Seconds To Midnight locked in to your summer playlists - everything you need is at cassiehenderson.com/radio Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @melbourneradiowars, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They were Nova’s first breakfast show who set the tone for the Nova brand both in Sydney and around the country. Always funny, always taking the piss, Merrick and Rosso were at the forefront of a new sound of radio in the early 2000’s that other followed. Merrick and Rosso are Merrick Watts and Tim Ross. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more Get Cassie Henderson - Seconds To Midnight locked in to your summer playlists - everything you need is at cassiehenderson.com/radio Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @melbourneradiowars, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt and Jo dominated the Melbourne breakfast market through the 00’s and 10’s, notching up 60 number 1 surveys. Funny, smart, hard working and they had the biggest, most talked about benchmark in the country - Gotcha calls. The Matt and Jo show were Matt Tilley, Jo Stanley, Adam Richards and Troy Ellis. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more Get Cassie Henderson - Seconds To Midnight locked in to your summer playlists - everything you need is at cassiehenderson.com/radio Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @melbourneradiowars, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From an unknown radio host becoming the number 1 breakfast show in Melbourne in less than 2 years. There is no radio story quite like this one.  Christian shares with us those dark early days and how he managed to hold an and eventually triumph in the toughest radio market in the county.The Christian O’Connell breakfast show is Christian O’Connell, Jack Post and Patsy Jones. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more Get Cassie Henderson - Seconds To Midnight locked in to your summer playlists - everything you need is at cassiehenderson.com/radio Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @melbourneradiowars, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we celebrate Jase and Lauren’s survey 8 result which is the highest in Nova Melbourne’s history. What now for Kyle and Jackie? How will they approach the monumental challenge of rebuilding in Melbourne after the failures of 2024. And we finish the year on a high with a musical number that could get us a Grammy, or a Tony, or a cease and desist letter. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone doing a radio show back in the 2010’s wanted to sound as chilled and carefree as Kate, Tim and Marty on Nova. We talk with Tim Blackwell who set the thermostat for a show that made some of the funniest banter on radio. Kate, Tim and Marty were Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell and Marty Sheargold. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more Get Cassie Henderson - Seconds To Midnight locked in to your summer playlists - everything you need is at cassiehenderson.com/radio Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @melbourneradiowars, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonesy and Amanda have just celebrated 20 years together on WS FM with their best survey 7 result in the show’s history. The best is yet to come for a show that is the heart and soul of Sydney FM radio. Jonesy and Amanda are Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more Get Cassie Henderson - Seconds To Midnight locked in to your summer playlists - everything you need is at cassiehenderson.com/radio Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @melbourneradiowars, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Eddie McGuire and Luke Darcy started the MMM Hot breakfast in 2009, it was bottom of the FM ranking and rating a 3 share. Enter Mick Molloy at the end of year one and soon after it notched up the first of 26 number 1 survey results.  The Hot Breakfast was Eddie McGuire, Luke Darcy and Mick Molloy. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more Get Cassie Henderson - Seconds To Midnight locked in to your summer playlists - everything you need is at cassiehenderson.com/radio Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @melbourneradiowars, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Kavalee was in his early 20’s and working as a Black Thunder pilot at MMM Sydney when he got the call that would change his life. It was Tony Martin, asking him to be a part of a brand new radio show. Get This was Tony Martin, Ed Kavalee and Richard Marsland with sound design by Matt Dower. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more Get Cassie Henderson - Seconds To Midnight locked in to your summer playlists - everything you need is at cassiehenderson.com/radio Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @melbourneradiowars, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Smith was the man who had an idea to get his funny mates together a share good conversation. It turned into one of Melbourne’s most successful breakfast shows.  The Cage was Tim Smith, Matt Parkinson, Bridgette Duclos, James Brayshaw, Peter Berner and Mike Fitzpatrick. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio  – search Audata Connect to learn more Get Cassie Henderson - Seconds To Midnight locked in to your summer playlists - everything you need is at cassiehenderson.com/radio Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @melbourneradiowars, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, we look back on the events of the last 7 months and discuss key learnings. Andrew Bucklow from news.com.au will take us through the 5 biggest radio headlines of 2024, and Wade has promised a special guest which he hopes will turn around the flagging fortunes of his once great segment, Wade’s List. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio – search Audata Connect to learn more This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we explore the 3 key factors that matter most in war - field position, fire power and morale of the troops. Which show and station is best positioned for the next season of the Melbourne Radio Wars? And we celebrate the anniversary of the great shafting of 2023. It’s one year ago that Jase and Lauren were given the flick - how things have changed. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio – search Audata Connect to learn more This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More changes at ARN this week headlined by the departure of the talented Mitch Churi, in this episode we discuss the implications for Australian radio and whether we can still be a platform for talented young presenters to build their careers on. Also this week Craig talks about the demassification of media and how the Kyle and Jackie O network strategy could be flying in the face of consumers connecting with a more tailored, personalised approach to their media choices. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio – search Audata Connect to learn more This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the team who brought you the Melbourne Radio Wars comes the list that’s 25 years in the making. The Top 10 FM Radio Shows Of The Last 25 Years. The shows that have woken you up, driven you home, and just made you feel good. The definitive list. The best of Australian FM radio from 2000 to now. The Top 10 FM Radio Shows Of The Last 25 Years. Starts December 9.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

in this episode we dissect the GFK survey 7 results that have seen Jase and Lauren put a serious gap on the rest of their FM competitors in Melbourne. Wade has heard one of K and J’s best content weeks of the year, we’ll tell you why they may have turned the corner and we’ll introduce you to a Melbourne Radio Wars super fan who seemingly knows more about the radio industry than we do! Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio – search Audata Connect to learn more This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Survey 7 results are in and Jase and Lauren have had a blinder. Hear our first thoughts on GFK survey 7. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio – search Audata Connect to learn more This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we compare the challenges of building a coalition of voters with the idea of growing an audience big enough to win the ratings. Can Kyle and Jackie O find a pathway to success through Melbourne’s suburban women or do they need to think differently about this swing state? We also talk with Tim Burrowes from Unmade about this week's senate estimates hearing which focused on Kyle and Jackie’s extreme content and whether more needs to be done to protect broadcast audiences. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect - The new cloud phone system built for radio – search Audata Connect to learn more This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh, yes we can. Waaaade not only has a list on this much loved podcast, he now has a bookclub, and his first review is the Kevin Sheedy biography. (We may also squeeze in a quick back and forth about Jackie Henderson’s new book “The Whole Truth”.)What happened at 2day in 2013? As always, there’s 2 sides to every story. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we take a look at the all important revenue positions for SCA, ARN and Nova. Content and sales are the key drivers of every radio business and there’s never been as many revenue challenges as the ones radio faces right now. Also in this episode, Irene sharpens up the best ears in radio for deep dive into Jase and Lauren - they had their first survey decrease last book, is there any red flags being wagged by small aliens in red tracksuits? Find out in this episode. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bombshell revelation on the Kyle and Jackie O show this week with Jackie revealing for the first time her 3 year battle with drugs. We discuss the moment and its potential implications in the near and long term for the show. We’ll also hear from Andrew Bucklow at news.com.au on the story that has become radio’s biggest moment of the year. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we review the first reactions and responses to the news of Liam Payne’s tragic death. The story broke whilst all 3 shows were on the air, we have some thoughts on how they handled the moment. Also in this episode we’re joined by one of Melbourne’s most successful FM breakfast hosts, Jo Stanley, who dominated the market for 10 years with Matt Tilley on Fox FM's Matt and Jo show. Jo will share her thoughts on what it takes to win consistently in breakfast radio and what the new media landscape looks like as she launches her new venture, Broad radio. Plus, hold onto your hats for the longest Wade’s list of all time! Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Irene and Craig discuss the fall-out from Kyle’s comments about the Melbourne audience being to blame for the show’s current ratings. We’ll also share with you some insider knowledge on the ARN golden ticket - who has it and what does it do? And we’re joined by brand and marketing superstar Adam Ferrier for his take on the launch of Kyle and Jackie into Melbourne, you’ll be surprised by his description. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks’s episode we reflect on the GFK survey 6 results that have left Kyle and Jackie with a mountain to climb in Melbourne. It’s easier now in hindsight to identify some of the ARN missteps from the last 5 months and in this episode Craig will share his thoughts on the 5 self inflicted wounds that have hurt the most. Also joining on the podcast, it’s the mercurial Todd Campbell who spent many years running content for Nova 100 in Melbourne, Todd believes there’s a way forward for Kyle and Jackie, we’ll discuss his plans in detail. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GFK survey 6 results are in and it’s a massive win for Fox and a disaster for Kyle and Jackie O. Irene and Craig give you their first thoughts on a massive result in the Melbourne radio wars. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode we'll take the wildest of guesses at next week’s survey results using all of the rich data and analysis available to us. Yes, it’s gonna to be a stab in the dark. We also talk with former ARN head of digital Kieran Simpson about who’s winning the war on socials right now, the numbers would suggest that Kyle and Jackie have a massive advantage over Fox and Nova, we’ll tell you why. And we’ll answer a couple of listener emails that provide lessons from Howard Stern’s career that might be useful for the Kyle and Jackie O show. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks’ episode we’ll discuss what is possible between now and the end of the ratings year with only 10 weeks of survey remaining. Are there any rabbits that can be pulled from any hats? Is there a masterstroke that could move the needle? We’ll throw a few ideas at the wall and see what sticks. Also in this episode we talk with Andrew Bucklow from news.com.au about his article that ARN didn’t want published - are Kyle and Jackie really friends with the stars? Or is there another story to be told. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of avoiding them, we’re finally going to answer your questions on the Melbourne radio wars. You’ve never heard word salads quite like the ones we serve up on this episode. Also this week we’ll have the latest on ARNs plans now that the SCA merger is officially off the table. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a very, very bad, no good week for ARN and Kyle and Jackie O, so in this week's episode we provide a 10 point plan for them to ignore as they evolve from Sydney world beaters to national breakfast show. Also in this episode we discuss the fall-out of national networking on Nova and Kiis and how this leaves Fox with a genuine advantage in the Melbourne radio wars. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks’ episode we reflect on the amazing #1 FM result for Nova’s Jase and Lauren - will this be the first of many? Or can Kyle and Jackie make further in-roads into Melbourne market. Plus we’re joined by radio futurologist James Cridland who was our first guest on the podcast back in April, we talk to him about the assumptions and assessments made of Kyle and Jackie 4 months ago that we need to revisit in the light of the survey 5 result. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of the next round of GFK survey results, Wade has a theory that Kyle and Jackie might be in the process of cleaning up their act. Expect some pushback from Irene and Craig on that notion. We talk with one of our favourites Tim Burrowes from Unmade Media about ARN’s end of year results. and we’ll stick our collective necks out and take a swing at predictions for Tuesday’s ratings results. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Very few people in Australian radio have had such a profound impact on his colleagues as Andrew “Bag” Sidwell. Everyone who knew him not only loved him, but were inspired by his passion for learning and life. In today’s episode we’re going to be as fearless, thoughtful and creative as we can be to honour our beautiful friend. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we review one of Kyle and Jackie O’s biggest moments from the Melbourne Radio Wars so far, this week’s interview with only fans creator Bonnie Blue. With the Olympics finishing up, Irene will reflect on those podium worthy moments from this battle, and another 2day breakfast show bites the dust, who will replace Hughesy, Ed and Erin? We have no clue, but that won’t stop us from taking a wild guess. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ding, ding. In the red corner, he’s the Nova flop with a mouth that can’t stop flapping - Wade Kingsley. And in the blue corner, the King of all radio who never pulls his punches - Kyle Sandilands. In this episode we step back in to the ring and discuss Wade’s accidental appearance on the Kyle and Jackie O show, plus we talk about the value of listener research - whether you like your feedback to be thick and chewy or thin and crispy, there’s plenty of reasons why those free pizza sessions with listeners are worthwhile. And our guest this week is Todd Campbell who fought many a radio battle in Melbourne when he was content director of Nova100 in the early 2000’s. Todd is now programming the legendary Radio Hauraki in New Zealand. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX Email us at [email protected] the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Wade doesn’t pull any punches after hearing a less than stellar half hour of the Kyle and Jackie show. And we talk about the value of a good story arc after the Fox won the week their brilliantly executed Underdogs tactic. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX Email us at [email protected] the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Irene shares with us her notes on a side by side by side monitor of all 3 shows, whilst Wade checks out the new tactics on the air for survey 5 along with some thoughts on who is winning the PR battle and why. Plus we pull apart one of our best listener emails yet with a perspective on Kyle and Jackie O that you might find surprising. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX Email us at [email protected] the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we'll go deep and wide with all the fall-out from GFK survey 4. We’ll discuss a Tik Tok viral video that goes to the heart of Kyle and Jackie’s challenges in Melbourne, we’ll unpack all the survey 4 headlines and PR hair-splitting with another round of Real or Spin and Andrew Bucky Bucklow from news.com.au will join us to talk about the radio chick who’s getting all the clicks. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY. Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX Email us at [email protected] the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX Email us at [email protected] the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast with the mid year survey break about to wrap up we finally have some time to get to all of your questions and feedback. Questions like “I can’t work out if you guys like or hate Kyle and Jackie O” and “who was Christian referring to when he was talking about moronic radio contests?” Our evasive and completely unreliable answers will shock you! Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Email us at [email protected] the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guns have gone silent in the Melbourne radio wars and whilst the hosts are on holidays we’ve taken the time to reflect on the learnings from the battle so far. Also Tim Burrowes returns for his 3rd appearance on the podcast to unpack the carnage of 2024, without question Australian media’s toughest trading year with declining revenue and the pace of structural changes increasing by the day. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX Email us at [email protected] the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast we talk with Canadian radio veteran Buzz Bishop about what he’s hearing and liking on Melbourne radio. Buzz has been a fan of Australian radio for many years and has some unique insights delivered apologetically like only a good Canadian can. Also this week we focus on the 3 female superstars who are spearheading their stations’ focus on Melbourne’s 25-44 females. And was Nova’s Hide & Seek worth the $84,000 investment? Wade and Irene heard it differently. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX Email us at [email protected] the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the podcast we talk with Nova’s first national head of programming Dean Buchanan about the battle in Melbourne and it’s fair to say that Dean has some very definite views on who’s winning and why. Also this week we sail into Stormy waters and discuss the value of a porn star on the Fox, and we’ll crank up the age old question of whether cash contesting can really make a difference in the ratings. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX Email us at [email protected] the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode we take a good hard look at the ramifications of survey 3. Is it too early to be concerned for Kyle and Jackie’s prospects in Melbourne or do they have some serious work to do to win over their second home? Wade and Irene are well and truly divided on this one, stand by for some fireworks. We’ll also have another round of real or spin as we analyse the messages from the Nova, Fox and KIIS PR teams and we’ll answer your email questions. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series contains the use of AI generated voices. Sound design is by Dom Evans at EARSAY Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.Email us at [email protected] Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Email us at [email protected] the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.