Game Changers Radio

This week, Nova 96.9 rolled out Ricki-Lee & Tim Blackwell in breakfast and at the end of week 1 we ask: does it sound like a contender who could challenge Kyle & Jackie O — or does it sound more like a drive show in breakfast clothing? Also this week we talk with Australian programming superstar Adrian Brine about the challenges of working in the world’s toughest radio market - Auckland NZ. This might be one of the most inspiring conversations about radio content you’ll hear anywhere. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode we take a look under the bonnet of Brisbane FM radio. Will the comeback kids Robin, Kip & Corey win more than just a sympathy vote or is the new Nova line-up set for a gold medal winning year with Susie O’Neill back in lane 4. Also this week we introduce you to one of Australia’’s best content creators, Joshua Fox. The man behind the MAFS funny podcast and a bunch of viral moments both online and on the air, shares his secrets to winning in the content creator space. If you're a creator or brand and you need help with content strategy - hit up Joshua Fox at aiims.creatorhub.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, we take a listen to ARN’s 2 new national shows - The Smallzy Show and Lowie Live. Irene is full of praise for one, and full of questions for the other. Jeremy McVean, former SCA group marketing director helps us dissect all the new radio marketing being rolled out around the country and we have our first 'moment of the week' for this year with a highlight from JJJ’s hottest 100. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What if breakfast radio stopped chasing hype and started building community? We analyse Christian O’Connell’s first week as a national show, KIIS Adelaide’s strategic inertia, GfK Survey 8 narratives, and why closeness, not noise, might be radio’s next advantage. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Can you believe it, Robyn, Kip and Corey have been reinstated to 973 breakfast for 2026!We’ve got all the details, plus our first thoughts on Dave Cameron’s return to radioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our final episode for the year and we’re going out with a whimper … hang on, we’re going out with a bang, starting with the most shocking results from the last Magnificent 7 of 2025 - the biggest radio moment of this year is NOT what we were expecting. We’ll take one last look at the GfK headlines from all the metro markets and review our spicy predictions for 2025.  And to finish the year, Wade is back with an updated version of 'How to make ratings' covering all the headlines from one of radio’s biggest years ever. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A wild week in radio: within minutes of last week’s pod, Ash Bradnam quit Nova Brisbane and Jimmy walked from 2DayFM. Two shock exits, two big mysteries. We break down what makes sense, what doesn’t, and what it means for 2026 — including why SCA will be cheering in Brisbane and why 2Day’s next move needs to start with the station format, not the breakfast show. Then it’s our final Magnificent 7 of the year — the seven radio moments that defined 2025, from Lu & Jarch’s MMM debut to Christian O’Connell going national to JJJ’s Top 100 - it’s all here and you get to decide on the biggest radio moment of the year. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ARN's Chief Audience and Content Officer Lauren Joyce has been made redundant, a move that has shocked the industry - we’ll tell you everything we think we know, along with as many intelligent guesses as we can get away with in this week’s episode. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kyle was in full storytelling mode this week, revealing the now-infamous “ex-girlfriend” offer from 2DayFM and how a 10-year, $200 million pitch turned into the perfect storm that kept the biggest radio show in Australia right where it is. We break down the leverage, the metaphors ACMA probably won’t love, and what happens next. Plus — SCA Head of Broadcast Content Matthew O’Reilly joins us to talk about their roadmap for 2026:• Will Lu & Jarch go primetime next year?• What’s the future for 2DayFM — reinvention, refresh, or full reset?• And is a format change coming for SA-FM? The radio chessboard is moving. We map out what’s coming next. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a week for ARN. Revenue and profit downgrades, ACMA’s heavy penalties for Kyle & Jackie O, and the looming impact on how the show can sound going forward — the hits just kept coming.  We unpack every twist in this cascading story. Plus, NOVA’s Mel Tracina is making her case as Australia’s next radio and TV breakout star. Fresh off her Big Brother hosting debut, she joins us to talk career momentum and what’s next. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our interview last week with ARN CEO Michael Stephenson and Chief Audience and Content Officer Lauren Joyce was our most talked about episode ever. This week we take one last look at ARN’s plans and messaging for 2026 and respond to your feedback on the conversation that almost went sideways. Also this week - we’ll take our first look at how the radio network wars of 2026 might play out as KIIS and NOVA prepare to go head to head for the hearts and minds of Australians under 40. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ARN have unveiled their plans for 2026 and on this week's episode, we talk with CEO Michael Stephenson and Chief Audience & Content Officer, Lauren Joyce, about all their big moves - it’s a robust conversation with nothing off limits. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the fall out from survey 6, yes it feels like forever ago but we have things to say, including how Nova’s cume drop in Melbourne had zero positive impact on Kyle & Jackie O’s audience. Can you have too many show producers? We discuss one of the key roles in every content team - the breakfast show EP, and what the best are doing to help their shows. Plus Craig gets a lesson in tech from an old colleague with a truly embarrassing story that is one for the ages. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is chemistry? And do you know if you have it with your co-host? Three of the biggest podcasters in Australia share their thoughts on how their chemistry has evolved and how they protect it. If you’re making audio content in a team, this is an interview you must hear. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The survey 6 GfK results are in. Is the KIIS format Kiistory? Jase & Lauren fall back to the pack and is the 2DAY experiment over? Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode we take a collective deep breath after the madness of last week’s announcements which shocked Aussie radio.  Wade has some big questions for Craig and Irene, including the question of an appropriate penalty for Kyle & Jackie O’s code breaches. Triana Butler, our social media whiz kid, joins us to review the biggest 'Iron Chef' radio moment of 2025 - the release of the new Taylor Swift album. And we make some half hearted predictions for the survey 6 results which land next week. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive week in Aussie radio with CEO’s pulling the pin, billion dollar mergers, ACMA getting really mad at Kyle & Jackie O and much more. We’ll cover it all in this episode, as well as introduce you to the best next generational talent on Aussie radio, the amazing Katie Lamb from MMM Perth. Strap yourself in, this could be a bumpy ride. Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser. Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.