Game Changers Radio: Melbourne Radio Wars

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It’s the question that every radio pundit wants to know the answer to - can the world’s best radio show be number 1 in Australia’s biggest radio market? The Melbourne Radio Wars hosted by Craig Bruce and Irene Hulme is a podcast dedicated to the most exciting battle in radio history. Kyle and Jackie have conquered the Sydney airwaves for close to 20 years, now they’re taking on their biggest challenge yet. Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.

Fee, Fi, Fo, Fox. What to do now with Fifi Box? (and her breakfast show)

The dust has settled on the GfK survey 1 results, and we’re back with more analysis and a spotlight on the Fox breakfast show. They’re down a point and sliding back in the pack, the question of how they respond is now looming large. We'll also take another closer look at 2DAYs new music format. There’s plenty to like about their launch, but still plenty of work left to do. The Melbourne Radio Wars is sponsored by Radio Monitor - Australia’s most complete and accurate insight into what’s being pl

Mar 28, • 47:43

GFK survey 1 2025. A new Golden age.

We’ve got some first thoughts on the first survey results of the year on what is a very big day for Christian O’Connell. 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 melbourneradiowars@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, • 15:01

Kyle & Jackie O vs MFW

Who are the Mad F**ing Witches, and why are they going after Kyle & Jackie O?  This week, we unpack their campaign and the broader role of activism in radio. Meanwhile, Fifi, Fev & Nick claim to be Melbourne’s biggest breakfast party, but can they balance that with their push for bail reform? It’s a question that’s been weighing on Wade’s mind. And with Survey 1 results looming, will Kyle & Jackie O finally see the boost they need in Melbourne? We make our predictions. The Melbourne Radio Wars i

Mar 21, • 54:28

Radio Days AF

In this week's episode we get the full rundown from Radiodays Europe 2025 including all the goss on Wade’s chance meeting with Jackie O at the event. And big news this week - 2DayFM has a new format, aimed at younger listeners, we’ll share our notes from our listen.  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 Evan

Mar 14, • 49:36

Q&A Episode

This week, we’re diving into more of your questions covering topics including navigating tough conversations with talent, breaking down who’s winning the marketing war, and asking whether ARN has any real leverage with Kyle & Jackie O, plus, we each share a career moment we would probably prefer to forget. 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 radiomo

Mar 7, • 31:17

A very convincing insult

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

Feb 28, • 44:31

You are not redundant

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 wher

Feb 21, • 48:19

It’s hard to be humble

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

Feb 14, • 52:58

An 8 week pause

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

Feb 7, • 47:43

Good luck Babe!

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 c

Jan 31, • 1:00:32

On a good behaviour bond

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 i

Jan 24, • 48:14

Number 1 - Hamish and Andy. The people’s show.

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 - everyth

Dec 19, 2024 • 33:31

Number 2 - Kyle and Jackie O. Breakfast with the stars.

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 summe

Dec 18, 2024 • 32:01

Number 3 - Merrick and Rosso. Preparing for chaos.

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

Dec 17, 2024 • 28:47

Number 4 - The Matt and Jo show. Gotcha real good.

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

Dec 16, 2024 • 30:27

Number 5 - The Christian O’Connell breakfast show. Into the lions den.

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 – s

Dec 15, 2024 • 27:02

How to make ratings.

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 T

Dec 13, 2024 • 53:45

Number 6 - Kate, Tim and Marty. Proudly Kardashian free since 2014.

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

Dec 12, 2024 • 19:54

Number 7 - Jonesy and Amanda. Time to wrap it up Fonzie!

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 n

Dec 11, 2024 • 29:48

Number 8 - The Hot Breakfast. Everything Melbourne.

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 loc

Dec 10, 2024 • 21:46

Number 9 - Get This. The cult of personality.

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 you

Dec 9, 2024 • 33:41

Number 10 - The Cage. 5 voices and no Larry Last Line.

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 ne

Dec 8, 2024 • 20:34

The rent is due

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 voi

Dec 6, 2024 • 47:59

The field of battle

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

Nov 29, 2024 • 48:38

A Sad Churio

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 sponsor

Nov 22, 2024 • 39:45

Introducing: The Top 10 FM Radio Shows Of The Last 25 Years

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.

Nov 22, 2024 • 1:27

Let’s cancel the Gold Coast move!

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 Conne

Nov 15, 2024 • 59:36

If you know, you’re Nova

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 melbourneradiowars@gmail.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio

Nov 14, 2024 • 15:28

The ultimate swing state

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 Ch

Nov 8, 2024 • 52:56

Bonus episode. You can’t handle the truth.

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 u

Nov 2, 2024 • 24:35

Show me the money

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 i

Nov 1, 2024 • 44:46

Jackie O’s news

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

Oct 25, 2024 • 45:02

Payneful moments

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 med

Oct 18, 2024 • 46:39

Who has the Golden Ticket?

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 mad

Oct 11, 2024 • 48:07

5 self inflicted wounds

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 a

Oct 4, 2024 • 42:45

Kiis of Death? Kyle and Jackie lose 70,000 listeners.

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

Oct 1, 2024 • 18:22

Place ya bets!

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

Sep 27, 2024 • 50:49

The 10 week sprint starts now

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

Sep 20, 2024 • 45:45

Listener questions and answers

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

Sep 13, 2024 • 1:00:26

A 10 point plan for Kyle and Jackie O

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.createcon

Sep 6, 2024 • 48:55

Revenge is a breakfast dish best served cold

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 Schedul

Aug 30, 2024 • 50:20

Former KIIS breakfast show now No. 1 in Melbourne

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 melbourneradiowars@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 2024 • 25:05

Clean up on Kyle 5

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

Aug 23, 2024 • 53:30

Dedication to Bag

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 do everything we can to be as fearless, as thoughtful and as creative 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/ Th

Aug 16, 2024 • 51:44

Too new for Bonnie Blue?

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 ea

Aug 9, 2024 • 43:37

Pizzagate

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

Aug 2, 2024 • 51:19

Tell us what you really think Wade

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 In

Jul 26, 2024 • 39:22

A+ Underdogs

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/musicm

Jul 19, 2024 • 44:14

Mansplaining GFK survey 4

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

Jul 12, 2024 • 46:20

We have a new most listened to breakfast show in Melbourne

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 melbourneradiowars@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDX Email us at melbourne

Jul 9, 2024 • 18:32

The “Q and A” episode

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.createconsultr

Jul 5, 2024 • 44:52

They need to bring their A plus game

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

Jun 28, 2024 • 51:35

A candid Canadian has his say “Maybe you guys can explain what Fev does?”

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 Chan

Jun 21, 2024 • 45:22

Dean Buchanan places his bet. “This show will be a 10 share in Melbourne”

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 e

Jun 14, 2024 • 49:00

Panic station?

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 MusicMa

Jun 7, 2024 • 32:22

We're Up and Running

The Survey 3 results are in, and so are we. In this bonus episode, we delve into the numbers from phase 1 of the Melbourne radio battle, featuring the first Melbourne survey to include the Kyle & Jackie O Show.  We analyse the highs, the lows, and speculate on what might happen next. 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. Soun

Jun 4, 2024 • 16:20

The First 30 Days

In this episode we review the first 30 days of battle in the Melbourne Radio Wars. Fox, Nova and Kiis have all fired their opening salvos, it’s time to review what’s working and who’s winning in the lead up to survey 3 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_c

May 30, 2024 • 49:37

Train Wreck - the sequel

Did Kyle and Jackie just have a bad day this week, or are the wheels getting wobbly on the Kiis bus? Jase and Lauren go national on Nova and Fifi, Fev and Nick are off to the pub. Plus we talk with one of Australia’s best audio creators, Meshel Laurie - she’s starred on radio and has been dominating the podcast world for years, and believes there’ll be a clear winner in the Melbourne Radio Wars. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at

May 24, 2024 • 53:24

Bonus episode Yes we Canada

Matt Cundill has been a champion of great audio creators in Canada for years now. Craig joined him on his excellent “the Sound off podcast” to talk about the Melbourne Radio Wars, talent coaching and some reflecting on career highlights.Support 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.

May 22, 2024 • 47:27

Stop copying me

Is the Fox just an imitating KIIS, or are they doing exactly what a leader should do, which is to defend their leadership position at all costs? We’ll unpack the question of innovator versus imitator with Wade Kingsley, along with Irene’s comprehensive review of how the shows are sounding. Plus we talk with Tim Burrowes from UnMade about the sale that wasn’t. Now that the ARN break-up of SCA is off the table, what does this mean for the industry and what might happen next. Game Changers is spons

May 17, 2024 • 41:01

A conversation with Kyle

Do we really need to say anymore?  Yes, it’s that guy. And he’s got lots to say. 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 melbourneradiowars@gmail.comSupport the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Cha

May 8, 2024 • 46:25

The one where Ross does the talking

In this episode we’ll talk with Tim Ross, one half of the iconic Merrick and Rosso show who faced off against Kyle and Jackie in the mid 2000’s.  And we’ll do the first of our international guest air checking session with Ross Flahive, the content director at ZM in New Zealand. Ross programmed the Jase and PJ national drive show and has some strong views on how this battle may play out. And we’ll bring back fan favourite Wade Kingsley for a review of week 1 and another round of real of spin. Gam

May 3, 2024 • 50:24

The hair on fire emergency pod

It’s day 1 of the Kyle and Jackie O show in Melbourne and our ears are burning! In this episode we have a full review of KIIS, Fox and Nova breakfast shows. Did Kyle and Jackie change anyone’s mind this morning - fuck no! Was it compelling, hell yes! Joining us for a full debrief is the Wade Kingsley founder of the Ideas business. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaster/ This series co

Apr 29, 2024 • 30:33

Twas the night before Kiismas

2 more sleeps! Yep, the big guy with the white beard is officially in town from next week! Kyle and Jackie O are on the air from Monday and this is our last chance to opine on all the big questions before the battle begins. In this episode we’ll talk with Kyle and Jackie’s first Ep, Paul Dowsley about his exclusive Channel 7 interviews with all three shows. And we catch-up with one of Australia’s leading creative media minds, Wade Kingsley on why he thinks Kyle and Jackie are the best thing happ

Apr 26, 2024 • 39:30

The king of clicks

In this episode we’ll unpack the winners and losers from this week's survey 2 radio ratings with the editor of Unmade Tim Burrowes. And we talk with news.com entertainment editor Andrew Bucklow about the rise and rise of Australia’s biggest click bait media brand - Kyle and Jackie O. 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 des

Apr 19, 2024 • 43:59

The more the Ferrier

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of this contest and ask the question - do Melbourne and Sydney people really hate each other? How wide is chasm between the 2 cities or are we living in a world where good content is all that matters, regardless of where it comes from. Plus we talk with one of Australia’s leading brand and marketing gurus, Adam Ferrier about how the battle for hearts and minds of Melbourne’s radio listeners will play out. Can anyone really challenge Kyle and Jackie fo

Apr 11, 2024 • 35:21

The calm before the storm

In this episode, meet our brand new new co-host - one of the sharpest, most experienced programmers in the country, Irene Hulme.  What will this battle mean for the industry - we talk with radio futurologist James Cridland.  You’ll also hear our thoughts on the survey one results in Melbourne. 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.

Apr 5, 2024 • 37:35

I’m only here for the super fans

Game Changers: Melbourne Radio Wars - Episode 1 this Saturday.Support 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.

Apr 4, 2024 • 5:48

Invested

Game Changers: Melbourne Radio Wars - Episode 1 this Saturday.Support 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.

Apr 3, 2024 • 5:06

I’ve stopped listening to other people

Game Changers: Melbourne Radio Wars - Episode 1 this Saturday.Support 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.

Apr 2, 2024 • 5:46

Intimidation

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Apr 1, 2024 • 5:59

I’ll be your ‘get out of jail free’ card

Game Changers: Melbourne Radio Wars - Episode 1 this Saturday.Support 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.

Mar 31, 2024 • 5:56

Introducing Game Changers: Melbourne Radio Wars

Game Changers: Melbourne Radio Wars launches April 6. It’s the question that every radio pundit wants to know the answer to - can the world’s best radio show be number 1 in Australia’s biggest radio market? The Melbourne Radio Wars hosted by Craig Bruce and Irene Hulme is a podcast dedicated to the most exciting battle in radio history. Kyle and Jackie have conquered the Sydney airwaves for close to 20 years, now they’re taking on their biggest challenge yet. Follow us on Insta @game_changers_ra

Mar 18, 2024 • 2:04

Australian Audio Summit Highlights - Christian Hull

Christian Hull talks to Craig Bruce and Kate Meade at the Australian Audio Summit. Recorded live 27 November 2020. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Gam

Dec 13, 2020 • 13:59

Australian Audio Summit Highlights - Ollie Wards

Ollie Wards talks to Craig Bruce at the Australian Audio Summit. Recorded live 27 November 2020. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insight

Dec 12, 2020 • 13:15

Australian Audio Summit Highlights - Sam Cavanagh

Sam Cavanagh talks to Craig Bruce at the Australian Audio Summit. Recorded live 27 November 2020. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insigh

Dec 12, 2020 • 17:03

Australian Audio Summit Highlights - Bree Tomasel

Bree Tomasel talks to Craig Bruce and Kate Meade at the Australian Audio Summit. Recorded live 27 November 2020. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-

Dec 11, 2020 • 12:01

Australian Audio Summit Highlights - Christian O'Connell

Christian O'Connell talks to Craig Bruce at the Australian Audio Summit. Recorded live 27 November 2020. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers

Dec 7, 2020 • 11:40

I'm out. Now what? Andrew Sidwell

A new series of interviews with radio people who have decided to no longer be radio people. Craig Bruce talks to Andrew Sidwell about life after radio. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support th

Nov 9, 2020 • 39:59

I'm out. Now what? Rob Logan

A new series of interviews with radio people who have decided to no longer be radio people. Craig Bruce talks to Rob Logan about life after radio. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the sho

Nov 1, 2020 • 36:13

I'm out. Now what? Em Rusciano

A new series of interviews with radio people who have decided to no longer be radio people. Craig Bruce talks to Em Rusciano about life beyond radio. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the

Oct 25, 2020 • 56:47

I'm out. Now what? Justin Coulson

A new series of interviews with radio people who have decided to no longer be radio people. Craig Bruce talks to Justin Coulson about life beyond radio. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support t

Oct 18, 2020 • 40:04

I'm out. Now what? Dan Debuf

A new series of interviews with radio people who have decided to no longer be radio people. Craig Bruce talks to Dan Debuf about life beyond radio. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the sh

Oct 11, 2020 • 37:04

I'm out. Now what? Heidi Anderson

A new series of interviews with radio people who have decided to no longer be radio people. Craig Bruce talks to Heidi Anderson about life beyond radio. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support t

Oct 4, 2020 • 35:47

I'm out. Now what? Simone Heng

A new series of interviews with radio people who have decided to no longer be radio people. Craig Bruce talks to Simone Heng about life beyond radio. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the

Sep 27, 2020 • 35:25

I'm out. Now what? Jarrod Walsh

A new series of interviews with radio people who have decided to no longer be radio people. Craig Bruce talks Jarrod Walsh about life after radio. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the sho

Sep 20, 2020 • 32:28

I'm out. Now what? Jules Lund

Pick yourself.In 2001 I picked Jules Lund to be the star of a radio stunt on FoxFM called “15 days of Fame”. He’s been picking himself every since.From investing $10,000 in a showreel which helped land his first job on TV as the host of Getaway, to paying a videographer out of his own salary in 2014 to help create an online strategy for his role on the 2day breakfast show - Jules has always been prepared to put his money where his loudmouth is to make things happen.Accordi

Sep 13, 2020 • 34:25

I'm out. Now What? Rachel Corbett

A new series of interviews with radio people who have decided to no longer be radio people. Craig Bruce talks Rachel Corbett about life after radio. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the s

Sep 6, 2020 • 32:49

I'm out. Now what? Tanya Hennessy

A new series of interviews with radio people who have decided to no longer be radio people. Craig Bruce talks Tanya Hennessy about life after radio. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the s

Aug 30, 2020 • 30:50

2020 TALENT SURVEY RESULTS with Todd Campbell

Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See o

Aug 26, 2020 • 20:49

2020 TALENT SURVEY RESULTS with Ryan Rathbone

Ryan Rathbone joins Craig Bruce to breakdown the results of the Game Changers: Radio / Create Consult Research 2020 Talent Survey. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.a

Aug 25, 2020 • 22:43

2020 TALENT SURVEY RESULTS with Ronnie Stanton

Ronnie Stanton joins Craig Bruce to breakdown the results of the Game Changers: Radio / Create Consult Research 2020 Talent Survey. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.

Aug 24, 2020 • 23:51

2020 TALENT SURVEY RESULTS with Tracy Johnson

Tracy Johnson joins Craig Bruce to breakdown the results of the Game Changers: Radio / Create Consult Research 2020 Talent Survey. Follow Craig on Twitter - @cb_bruce Join us on Instagram - radio_game_changers Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Find the book here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.a

Aug 23, 2020 • 32:00

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Tracy Johnson

International radio consultant Tracy Johnson speaks to Craig Bruce from his home in San Diego, California. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stories at radiogamechangers.com. Our book, Game Changers: Radio, Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Game Changers: Radio is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. Contact Jay Muelle

Apr 16, 2020 • 26:46

NEW: Game Changers at Home - James Cridland

Craig Bruce talks to Radio Futurologist James Cridland from his home in Brisbane for this episode of Game Changers at home. You can hear more from James in Episode 72 of Game Changers: Radio. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stories at radiogamechangers.com. Our book, Game Changers: Radio, Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now.

Apr 15, 2020 • 30:36

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Alan Swan

Alan Swan is the Director of Music at RTE's 2FM, Ireland's national youth music brand. He's the author of the book 'From the Cradle to the Stage.' He talked to Craig Bruce from his home in Ireland. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stories at radiogamechangers.com. Our book, Game Changers: Radio, Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is ava

Apr 8, 2020 • 31:45

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Ross Flahive

New Zealand's ZM Content Director Ross Flahive talks to Craig Bruce at the half-way point of New Zealand's planned four week lockdown. Ross discusses creative ways to cover a global pandemic and why streaming numbers are his primary focus. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stories at radiogamechangers.com. Our book, Game Changers: Radio, Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcast

Apr 7, 2020 • 24:18

NEW: Game Changers at Home - The Katie & Ed Morning Show with Producer Melissa

AMP Calgary's Producer Melissa and Ed from AMP Mornings with Katie & Ed joined Craig Bruce from their home in Calgary for this episode of Game Changers at Home. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stories at radiogamechangers.com. Our book, Game Changers: Radio, Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Broadcasters and Programmers is available now. Game Changers: Radio is pa

Apr 2, 2020 • 19:40

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Ash London

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. Ash London hosts Ash London Live weeknights on Australia's HIT Network. She joined Craig from her home in Sydney. Recorded on 1 April 2020. If you want to hear more Ash London, she appeared in Episode 29 of Game Changers: Radio. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stories at ra

Apr 1, 2020 • 26:27

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Richard Spencer

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. On Monday 30 March Craig talked to former radio producer turned HR consultant Richard Spencer. Craig first discovered Richard's work via this post about how to leave the radio industry. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stories at radiogamechangers.com. Our book, Game Changer

Mar 31, 2020 • 18:52

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Ugly Phil

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. This is the ninth episode in a series of conversations with those people. Phil O'Neil, the one and only Ugly Phil, joins Craig from his home in London. You can hear more of Phil's story in Episode 96 of Game Changers Radio. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and storie

Mar 30, 2020 • 19:43

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Vaughan Smith

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. This is the eighth episode in a series of conversations with those people. Vaughan Smith is part of the Fletch, Vaughan and Megan show on ZM in New Zealand. You can hear more from Vaughan in episode 48 of Game Changers here. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stori

Mar 29, 2020 • 17:50

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Dr. Travis Kemp

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. This is the seventh episode in a series of conversations with those people. Organisational Psychologist Dr. Travis Kemp isn't a radio host, but he has spent years working with radio broadcasters around the world. He joined Craig for this conversation recording Monday 23 March 2020 . Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_chan

Mar 28, 2020 • 18:22

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Pete Potipcoe

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. This is the sixth episode in a series of conversations with those people. Pete Potipcoe is the co-host of the K-97 Morning Show in Edmonton, Canada. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stories at radiogamechangers.com. Our book, Game Changers: Radio, Insights and Lessons

Mar 26, 2020 • 16:22

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Kyle Sandilands

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. This is the fifth episode in a series of conversations with those people. Kyle Sandilands has been a force in Australian radio for 20 years. He talked to Craig from his home in Sydney. Kyle featured in episode 45 of Game Changers: Radio. You can listen to that interview here. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_chang

Mar 25, 2020 • 15:02

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Bean

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. This is the third episode in a series of conversations with those people. Gene 'Bean' Baxter is a radio legend. Previously one half of the iconic Los Angeles breakfast show 'Kevin & Bean', he now calls London home. Bean featured in our 100th episode. You can listen to that interview here. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Ins

Mar 24, 2020 • 22:15

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Abby Coleman

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. This is the third episode in a series of conversations with those people. Abby Coleman hosts the Hit 105 Breakfast show in Brisbane. She shares her experience from her home in Queensland. Get in touch with Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stories at radiogamechangers.com. Game Changers:

Mar 23, 2020 • 16:25

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Adrian Brine

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. This is the second episode in a series of conversations with those people. Adrian Brine, Southern Cross Austereo's Head of Talent Development shares his thoughts from his home in Sydney. Adrian Brine is the head of new talent development for SCA and a key part of their content leadership team.Adrian mentors regional breakfast shows in all parts of Australia and has some

Mar 22, 2020 • 16:27

NEW: Game Changers at Home - Kate Meade

Broadcasters, podcasters, audio storytellers are figuring out how to keep producing audio content around the world. This is the first episode in a series of conversations with those people. Kate Meade from the ACE Radio Network and Women of Influence podcast talks to Craig Bruce from her home studio in Warrnambool, Victoria. Get in touch with Craig on Twitter @cb_bruce. Find us on Instagram game_changers_radio. Listen to all of the interviews and stories at radiogamechangers.co

Mar 22, 2020 • 14:57

110 - Craig and Jay join The Daily Talk Show

Craig Bruce & Jay Mueller share their thoughts on content, creativity and the future of all things audio with Josh & Tommy from The Daily Talk Show. Watch the video here. Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Radio Broadcasters and Programmers is available now from Amazon. Say hello to Craig on Twitter. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-b

Oct 31, 2019 • 1:27:47

Live in Brisbane

Craig Bruce hosts Game Changers: Radio's first live event. Recorded at CRA 2019 in Brisbane. Game Changers: Radio - Lessons and insights from the world's best radio broadcasters and programmers - available now at Amazon. Special thanks to Jem Lang from Jem Lang Media for help with the presentation. And to Kate Meade from The ACE Radio Network for her research, support and guidance on Game Changers' next phase. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions.&

Oct 26, 2019 • 1:30:19

CHAPTER EIGHT - Was that ok?

Game Changers: Radio - Insights and lessons from the world's best radio broadcasters and programmers. Book available now from Amazon. Produced by Bad Producer Productions. Support 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.

Oct 12, 2019 • 17:14

CHAPTER SEVEN - The Execs

Game Changers: Radio - Insights and lessons from the world's best radio broadcasters and programmers. Book available now from Amazon. Produced by Bad Producer Productions. Support 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.

Oct 11, 2019 • 17:01

CHAPTER SIX - The Deals

Game Changers: Radio - Insights and lessons from the world's best radio broadcasters and programmers. Book available now from Amazon. Produced by Bad Producer Productions. Support 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.

Oct 6, 2019 • 11:01

CHAPTER FIVE - Zigs & Zags

Game Changers: Radio - Insights and lessons from the world's best radio broadcasters and programmers. Book available now from Amazon. Produced by Bad Producer Productions. Support 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.

Sep 29, 2019 • 13:56

CHAPTER FOUR - The Ideas

Game Changers: Radio - Insights and lessons from the world's best radio broadcasters and programmers. Book available now from Amazon. Produced by Bad Producer Productions. Support 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.

Sep 22, 2019 • 16:06

CHAPTER THREE - Write it down

Game Changers: Radio - Insights and lessons from the world's best radio broadcasters and programmers. Book available now from Amazon. Produced by Bad Producer Productions. Support 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.

Sep 15, 2019 • 16:55

CHAPTER TWO - The Partnerships

Game Changers: Radio - Insights and lessons from the world's best radio broadcasters and programmers. Book available now from Amazon. Produced by Bad Producer Productions. Support 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.

Sep 8, 2019 • 20:32

CHAPTER ONE - The First Job

Game Changers: Radio - Insights and lessons from the world's best radio broadcasters and programmers. Book available now from Amazon. Produced by Bad Producer Productions. Support 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.

Sep 3, 2019 • 26:05

Episode 100 - The World Famous Bean

For our 100th episode Craig Bruce speaks to Bean from The Kevin & Bean Show on KROQ in Los Angeles. For three decades, Bean has been part of LA breakfast radio. That's all about to change as Bean heads to the UK. Game Changers: Radio - Insights and Lessons from the World's Best Radio Broadcasters and Programmers is available now at Amazon. Listen to all of Game Changers Radio at radiogamechangers.com. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Get i

Jun 24, 2019 • 1:04:56

Episode 99 - Erica McGee on how the West was won

Craig talks to Mix 94.5's Erica McGee in this episode of Game Changers: Radio. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See om

May 23, 2019 • 37:56

Episode 98 - Smooth Operator

Craig joins Smooth FM's Mike Perso to talk about programming, breakfast and what's next for Smooth FM. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr

May 20, 2019 • 29:41

Episode 97 - Lights, Camera, Acton

Brisbane's Matty Acton joins Craig for this episode of Game Changers. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.

May 15, 2019 • 39:30

Episode 96 - Get your fix of Phil

Craig is joined by the one and only Ugly Phil. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support 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 priva

May 12, 2019 • 40:05

Episode 95 - Will Craig get the rose?

Craig chats with Osher Günsberg about podcasting, radio and living a life in the public eye. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

May 9, 2019 • 33:39

Episode 94 - Another Q&A with Bruno

In this episode of Game Changes: Radio, Craig Bruce is joined by Bruno Bouchet, Managing Director of King Kyle Productions to answer your questions about everything radio. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcast

May 8, 2019 • 25:34

Episode 93 - Watts happened to Merrick?

Craig catches up with Merrick Watts to talk about life after radio. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.co

May 5, 2019 • 27:45

Episode 92 - The Future of Audio with Larry Rosin

If you’re creating audio online, as a podcast or on the radio, this episode is the most important 45 minutes you can spend this week.Larry Rosin, legendary US researcher and the man behind the Infinite Dial study talks in detail about the future of audio.This is required homework. Craig will not be accepting a note from your mother if you miss this. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. G

May 2, 2019 • 52:30

Episode 91 - Survey Two Wrap Up

In this episode of Game Changes: Radio, Craig Bruce is joined by Bruno Bouchet, Managing Director of King Kyle Productions, to dig through the Survey Two Radio Ratings for 2019. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-bro

Apr 30, 2019 • 28:42

Episode 90 - There is no plan Bree

Bree Tomasel joins Craig in this episode. Bree hosts National Drive on ZM in New Zealand. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Apr 28, 2019 • 31:02

Episode 89 - He's Christian, believe it

Christian Hull has carved out a unique place in Australia broadcasting. Craig catches up with Christian for this episode of Game Changers. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B

Apr 16, 2019 • 22:21

Episode 88 - Oh Canada!

Craig Bruce chats with International Radio Consultant and Talent Coach and current CD at Hot91on the Sunshine Coast Ronnie Stanton. Ronnie is also the former VP of Programming at Corus in Canada. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/G

Apr 14, 2019 • 17:39

Episode 87 - Fine and Sammy

Craig catches up with Sam Mac in this episode of Game Changers: Radio. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio

Apr 11, 2019 • 24:14

Episode 86 - Questions and Answers

In this episode of Game Changes: Radio, Craig Bruce is joined by Bruno Bouchet, Managing Director of King Kyle Productions, to answer your questions about radio in Australia. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadc

Apr 8, 2019 • 17:36

Episode 85 - No jacket required

Craig talks to Tommy and Josh from The Daily Talk Show . It's a conversation about podcasts, creativity and the space where the two meet. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07Y

Apr 7, 2019 • 51:52

Episode 84 - Where did Higgo go?

Craig Bruce catches up with the fabulous rock jock, Higgo. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/li

Apr 4, 2019 • 16:06

Episode 83 - Radiodays and Confused

Craig Bruce and Wade Kingsley from The Ideas Business share the latest from Radiodays. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform

Apr 3, 2019 • 13:43

Episode 82 - Best of Game Changers: James Brayshaw

The best from the one and only JB. Craig Bruce talked to Triple M's James Brayshaw in Episode Four of Game Changers: Radio. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCD

Apr 2, 2019 • 15:48

Episode 81 - Why can't we get along?

Craig talks to Dr. Travis Kemp about teams and what makes them tick. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnys

Apr 1, 2019 • 16:04

Episode 80 - Tanya is everywhere

On this episode of Game Changers: Radio, Craig talks to Tanya Hennessy about, well, being everywhere. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener

Mar 28, 2019 • 25:52

Episode 79 - Warming up the Hot Breakfast

The best of Triple M's Eddie McGuire. Craig talked to Eddie in Episode Three of Game Changers: Radio. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener

Mar 27, 2019 • 13:49

Episode 78 - Crisis Radio

Craig talks to Todd Campbell, Network Content Director of The Hits New Zealand about the impact of radio during a crisis. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.

Mar 25, 2019 • 15:05

Episode 77 - The Future is Now

Craig Bruce talks to legendary programmer and media thought-leader Clive Dickens about the future of content. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for p

Mar 24, 2019 • 23:59

Episode 76 - Kane is Able

The Footy is back! Craig Bruce catches up with former AFL Premiership Player Kane Cornes about his move from footy field to broadcast studio and what it takes to succeed in both. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcas

Mar 21, 2019 • 19:07

Episode 75 - Best of Game Changers: Chrissie Swan

NOVA's Chrissie Swan shared her story with Craig Bruce in Episode Two of Game Changers: Radio. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

Mar 20, 2019 • 13:51

Episode 74 - KIIS and make up

Craig Bruce and marketing expert Jeremy Macvean talk about KIIS Melbourne's latest campaign. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Mar 18, 2019 • 15:27

Episode 73 - Inside the launch of The Kyle & Jack O Breakfast Show

In this episode, Craig Bruce talks to former EP Paul Dowsley about the launch of the Kyle & Jackie O Show. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/l

Mar 17, 2019 • 18:38

Episode 72 - The UK Breakfast "Brexit"

Radio Futurologist James Cridland joins Craig to talk all things radio, podcasts and what's next for the wireless. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.c

Mar 14, 2019 • 17:26

Episode 71 - Best of Game Changers - Marty Sheargold

Game Changers: Radio started in 2016 with our first interview, NOVA's Marty Sheargold. Talking to Craig Bruce in that first episode, Marty shared his successes, his failures and why he thinks the water cooler moment is a load of rubbish. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Game Changers is sponsored by Music Master - work smarter and faster with Music Master. Support the sho

Mar 13, 2019 • 12:35

Episode 70 - Survey One Wrap Up

In this episode of Game Changes: Radio, Craig Bruce is joined by Bruno Bouchet, Managing Director of King Kyle Productions, to dig through the Survey One Radio Ratings for 2019. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

Mar 12, 2019 • 19:17

Episode 69 - The 5-Million-Dollar Question: Are cash contests worth the money?

Does cash equal cume or is it a short-term solution to a time spent listening problem? Craig Bruce dissects the radio cash tactic with Wade Kingsley from The Ideas Business. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer Productions. Production support from Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Find us online here.Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystu

Mar 11, 2019 • 11:05

Episode 68 - Game Changers Radio - The Relaunch

Game Changers: Radio is back with a new sound and purpose. These episodes will explore a specific topic or trend. Each episode will share Craig's experience and the experience of other leaders in the broadcast industry. Get in touch with Craig on Twitter here. Say hi to this episode's guest, Jay Mueller from Bad Producer Productions on Twitter and on Instagram. Special thanks to Kate Meade and Clint Brice. Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insig

Mar 10, 2019 • 13:38

Episode 67 - Irene Hulme

Irene Hulme is a Game Changer. She started at SAFM in the late 80's and since then has worked for all of the major Australian Radio Networks - SCA, ARN and NOVA. There are very few people in Australia who have Irene's experience and expertise across multiple music formats. At the heart of Irene's skill set are brilliant ears and great taste. She has an instinctive and intuitive sense of what sounds great on radio. Game Changers: Radio is sponsored by Radio Monitors - the world's best radio

Nov 9, 2018 • 56:44

Episode 66 - Lee Simon

Lee Simon is a Game Changer in the true sense of the word. Last week, Lee was inducted into the Australian Radio Hall of Fame. His career began as a music announcer where he worked at 2SM Sydney and 3XY Melbourne during their halcyon days of the 1970’s. Lee went on to become Australia’s first FM program director at EON-FM, where he helped launch the D-Gen to radio in the late 80’s. He then followed that success with The Richard Stubbs breakfast show in the earl

Oct 26, 2018 • 1:11:18

Episode 65 - The Mentoring Tapes: Part Five

This series of podcasts we’ve called the mentoring tapes. They feature Craig Bruce and Kate Meade, who works at Ace radio. Kate co-hosts the Jon and Kate Breakfast Show which is networked to 8 radio stations in the Victoria/NSW region. She’s also an aspiring program director. Kate is an inspiration. In her career before radio she created Victoria’s largest dance festival for young people- "The Victorian Dance Festival" where 7,000 dancers come together

Oct 18, 2018 • 21:39

Episode 64 - The Mentoring Tapes: Part Four

This series of podcasts we’ve called the mentoring tapes. They feature Craig Bruce and Kate Meade, who works at Ace radio. Kate co-hosts the Jon and Kate Breakfast Show which is networked to 8 radio stations in the Victoria/NSW region. She’s also an aspiring program director. Kate is an inspiration. In her career before radio she created Victoria’s largest dance festival for young people- "The Victorian Dance Festival" where 7,000 dancers come together

Oct 17, 2018 • 23:49

Episode 63 - The Mentoring Tapes: Part Three

This series of podcasts we’ve called the mentoring tapes. They feature Craig Bruce and Kate Meade, who works at Ace radio. Kate co-hosts the Jon and Kate Breakfast Show which is networked to 8 radio stations in the Victoria/NSW region. She’s also an aspiring program director. Kate is an inspiration. In her career before radio she created Victoria’s largest dance festival for young people- "The Victorian Dance Festival" where 7,000 dancers come together

Oct 16, 2018 • 29:37

Episode 62 - The Mentoring Tapes: Part Two

This series of podcasts we’ve called the mentoring tapes. They feature Craig Bruce and Kate Meade, who works at Ace radio. Kate co-hosts the Jon and Kate Breakfast Show which is networked to 8 radio stations in the Victoria/NSW region. She’s also an aspiring program director. Kate is an inspiration. In her career before radio she created Victoria’s largest dance festival for young people- "The Victorian Dance Festival" where 7,000 dancers come together

Oct 15, 2018 • 25:17

Episode 61 - The Mentoring Tapes: Part One

This series of podcasts we’ve called the mentoring tapes. They feature Craig Bruce and Kate Meade, who works at Ace radio. Kate co-hosts the Jon and Kate Breakfast Show which is networked to 8 radio stations in the Victoria/NSW region. She’s also an aspiring program director. Kate is an inspiration. In her career before radio she created Victoria’s largest dance festival for young people- "The Victorian Dance Festival" where 7,000 dancers come together

Oct 14, 2018 • 28:21

Episode 60 - Abby Coleman

Abby Coleman is a Game Changer. From the street team to top rating breakfast presenter. Abby Coleman shares her story of resilience with Craig Bruce. Abby Coleman has hosted breakfast on Hit 105 for seven years. The current line-up includes co-hosts Stay Davidson and Matt Acton, and in 2018 they rate #1 in Brisbane. Abby previously worked at SA-FM on number of different shifts, including mornings. She began her media career as an 18 year old on the Channel 7 TV show The Mole. Game Changers

Sep 28, 2018 • 1:00:29

Episode 59 - Tim Lee

Tim started his career in Perth at 929, before moving to Melbourne and Sydney where he hosted the National Hot30 countdown along with music shifts on 2day-FM and Fox. Tim has been nominated for an ACRA in the best music announcer category 3 times, winning it in 2011. He’s now home in Perth working on 929 whilst also managing the station’s digital platforms. Tim Lee is one of Australia's best CHR announcer. There isn't a shift Tim hasn't hosted. His story is full of twists and turns,

Sep 14, 2018 • 53:08

Episode 58 - Todd Campbell

Todd Campbell has been one of the lead programmers in Australian radio for more than a decade. He ran NOVA Melbourne for 10 years and programmed stations for Southern Cross Austereo in Perth and Newcastle. He's now running the Hits Network in New Zealand. Todd is inspiring, creative, enthusiastic and one of the best at working with on-air teams. We can learn a lot from his ability to connect and empathise with talent. Get in touch with Craig on Twitter here. Join our Game Change

Aug 31, 2018 • 49:49

Episode 57 - Ben Fordham

Ben Fordham is a Game Changer. A Walkley Award-winning journalist, he’s been the host of 2GB Drive in Sydney since 2011. Ben is one of only a handful of presenters who has had success on both radio and TV. He was a reporter for A Current Affair for ten years, a regular on the Today Show and now hosts Ninja Warrior on 9. Get in touch with Craig on Twitter here. Join our Game Changers: Radio mailing list and never miss an episode here. Game Changers: Radio is produce

Aug 17, 2018 • 52:36

Episode 56 - Merrick and Rosso

Game Changers: Radio is the study of success in broadcasting. One of the most potent comedic forces in Australian radio is Merrick and Rosso. From stand up comedy, to Triple J Drive to Nova's inaugural breakfast show. By their own admission, Merrick and Rosso are two very different people. Together, they are one of a kind. Get in touch with Craig on Twitter here. Join our Game Changers: Radio mailing list and never miss an episode here. Game Changers: Radio is produced by Bad Producer

Aug 3, 2018 • 59:57

Episode 55 - Brad Blanks

Brad Blanks is an Australian entertainment/street reporter who's been working in NYC for 17 years, originally with the Scott and Todd show on WPLJ and now on Scott Shannon’s big breakfast on CBS FM. Brad was also a regular on the Hamish and Andy show from 2005-2010. He’s interviewed over 5,000 celebrities at red carpet events all over the world. Brad's story is one of perserverance, risk and hustle. Hear all of the Game Changers interviews here. Get in touch with Craig on Twitter @cb

Jul 26, 2018 • 1:09:03

Episode 54 - Dave Williams

Dangerous Dave Williams is an icon of radio broadcasting. From music jock to anchor, his story meanders from regional radio to major shifts in capital cities to his current role as anchor of Triple M's National Drive show, Kennedy Molloy. Get in touch with our host Craig Bruce on Twitter here, and our producer Jay Mueller here.Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See

Jul 6, 2018 • 41:23

Episode 53 - Adrian Brine

Adrian Brine is a Game Changer. Voted Australia's #1 Content Director in a recent survey by Radio Today, Adrian is a thoughtful, smart, empathetic leader. Don't miss our next Facebook Live Q&A, On Friday 29 June at 11:00AM. Submit your questions on Facebook. Get in touch with our host, Craig Bruce on Twitter here, and our producer Jay Mueller here.Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/liste

Jun 22, 2018 • 55:04

Episode 52 - Patty Steele and Wayne Cabot

Game Changers is the study of success in broadcast. This episode features New York's Patty Steele and Wayne Cabot. In addition to their work on-air, Patty and Wayne host the News on the Rocks podcast. While Craig interviews them for Game Changers, he appears as a guest on their show. It's a simul-pod. Enjoy. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Say hello to Craig on Twitter. Or leave a question about radio for Craig Bruce on Facebook.Support the show: https://www.amazon.c

Jun 4, 2018 • 1:05:20

Episode 51 - Scott Shannon - Part Two

Part Two of Craig Bruce's conversation with legendary New York City broadcaster Scott Shannon. Scott talks about the philosophies and strategies that guide him as a programmer and broadcaster. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Say hello to Craig on Twitter. Or leave a question about radio for Craig on Facebook.Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/dp/B07YSDKCDXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio

May 25, 2018 • 48:42

Episode 50 - Scott Shannon

Scott Shannon is a Game Changer. He's dominated New York breakfast radio for decades, and is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a disc jockey and as a programmer. Scott has a story to share... and it's a story you don't want to miss. This is part one. There will be more from Scott in future episodes of Game Changers: Radio. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Say hello to Craig on Twitter. Or leave a question about radio for Craig on our Facebook page.Support the show: https://

May 4, 2018 • 54:07

BONUS 5 - More lessons from our first 49 episodes

Check out Game Changes: Radio on Facebook and join Craig Bruce on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 11AM AEST for our first Game Changers: Radio Facebook Live. Send Craig a question via our Facebook page and he'll include it in Friday's event. In the lead up to the 50th Episode we are releasing 50 of the best moments from the first 49 episodes. Our 50th episode is available 5 May 2018. This episode features: Tim Blackwell, Tony Martin, Fifi Box, Wendy Harmer, Andy Lee, Mick Molloy, K

May 2, 2018 • 17:04

BONUS 4 - Ten lessons on creativity and ideas

Check out Game Changes: Radio on Facebook and join Craig Bruce on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 11AM AEST for our first Game Changers: Radio Facebook Live. Send Craig a question via our Facebook page and he'll include it in Friday's event. In the lead up to the 50th Episode we are releasing 50 of the best moments from the first 49 episodes. Our 50th episode is available 5 May 2018. This episode features: Fifi Box, Amanda Keller, Sam Cavanagh, Christian O'Connell, Marty Sheargold,

May 1, 2018 • 20:09

BONUS 3 - Another 10 lessons from the first 49 episodes

Our 50th episode is available 5 May 2018. Check out Game Changes: Radio on Facebook and join Craig Bruce on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 11AM AEST for our first Game Changers: Radio Facebook Live. Send Craig a question via our Facebook page and he'll include it in Friday's event. In the lead up to the 50th Episode we are releasing 50 of the best moments from the first 49 episodes. This episode features: Kyle Sandilands, Tom Gleisner, Ash London, Jules Lund, Sam Cavanagh, Jeff Al

Apr 30, 2018 • 17:57

BONUS 2 - Ten more of the best moments from the first 49 episodes

Our 50th episode is available 5 May 2018. Check out Game Changes: Radio on Facebook and join Craig Bruce on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 11AM AEST for our first Game Changers: Radio Facebook Live. Send Craig a question via our Facebook page and he'll include it in Friday's event. In the lead up to the 50th Episode we are releasing 50 of the best moments from the first 49 episodes. This episode features: Tony Martin, Fifi Box, Andy Lee, Chrissie Swan, the BBC's Ken Bruce, Broadwa

Apr 29, 2018 • 19:24

BONUS 1 - Ten of the best moments from the first 49 episodes

Thank you for listening to Game Changers over our first 49 episodes. Our 50th episode is available May 5, 2018. Check out Game Changes: Radio on Facebook and join Craig Bruce on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 11AM AEST for our first Game Changers: Radio Facebook Live. Send Craig a question via our Facebook page and he'll include it in Friday's event. In the lead up to the 50th Episode we are releasing 50 of the best moments from the first 49 episodes. This episode features: Marty

Apr 28, 2018 • 21:51

Episode 49 - Ryan Fitzgerald

Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald started his radio career at MMM Adelaide as a boundary rider for MMM Football. He moved to Nova Adelaide in 2003 where he joined Tony Moclair, Julian Schiller and Jodie J Hill on Nova’s breakfast show. Fitzy then joined up with Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli on Nova’s national drive show at the start of 2011, and later that year he and Wippa moved into the breakfast slot on Nova Sydney. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to

Apr 14, 2018 • 1:07:38

Episode 48 - Vaughan Smith

Vaughan Smith is the host of the Fletch, Vaughan & Megan breakfast show on ZM in New Zealand. Vaughan began his career in the early 2000s at the Generator in Hamilton as music director/afternoon announcer. He won a radio contest on The Edge where the prize was to co-host the show with Carl Fletcher. They have now worked together for fourteen years. Fletch and Vaughan won best network music team at the NZ radio awards in 2013. They then moved to breakfast on ZM in 2014. Game Changers: Radio i

Apr 2, 2018 • 1:01:30

Episode 47 - Jo Stanley

Jo Stanley is a game changer. She is the only female presenter in Melbourne to host number 1 breakfast shows on separate FM stations. Jo began her radio career on Fox in Melbourne with Jodie J Hill in 2001. In 2004 she moved into breakfast with Matt Tilley, beginning a 10 year partnership which saw the show consistently ranked in Melbourne. Jo then moved to Gold FM in 2015, joining comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehman on breakfast. Jo and Lehmo enjoyed their first number 1 resultin survey 7 in 2017.

Mar 16, 2018 • 55:19

Episode 46 - Andrew Denton

Andrew Denton is a Game Changer. Andrew’s career started in the 1980s as a writer on the Doug Mulray show on 2MMM, where he quickly became an key part of the show’s on-air and off-air creative process. Andrew returned to 2MMM in 1997 to host his own #1 rating breakfast show with good friends Amanda Keller and Dave Gibson. The show became well known for many of it’s world-first radio concepts, including the ‘House from the Hell’. Andrew finished up at MMM in 200

Mar 2, 2018 • 1:03:16

Episode 45 - Kyle Sandilands

Kyle Sandilands is a game changer. You know the story, but here are the headlines. Kyle and Jackie O started on 2DayFM breakfast in 2004 when the show was ranked 9th overall (and last FM) at a 3.5 share. In 2005 they were the #1 FM breakfast show in Sydney and ended up winning 60 surveys in a row. Fast forward to 2014, when they took their audience to KIIS, where they are a 12 share. Kyle and Jackie have won several ACRAs for best metro show in Australia. Tracy Johnson, the legen

Feb 16, 2018 • 1:00:21

Episode 44 - Dean Buchanan

Dean Buchanan is a game changer. Born in New Zealand, Dean spent the early part of his career both on and off the air in New Zealand. He then joining international research and consultancy group BP&R in Sydney Australia in the late the 1990s. After two years in the consultancy business, he became Head of Programming at DMG, where he launched the Nova Network in 2000. Nova went to #1 in Melbourne in it’s first survey, and within two years dominated the 18-39 landscape in all metro marke

Feb 3, 2018 • 1:07:29

Episode 43 - Top 10 of 2017

Hello fellow radio nerds and welcome to our final Game Changers: Radio episode for the year. We’re going to wrap what’s been another great year with Craig Bruce's top 10 highlights from the podcast in 2017. That means you’re going to hear from Andy Lee, Wendy Harmer, Jules Lund, Tim Blackwell, Ash London, Jamie Dunn, Maz Compton, Tom Gleisner, Jeff Allis and the legendary Broadway Bill Lee. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with o

Dec 21, 2017 • 19:08

Episode 42 - Jamie Angel

Jamie Angel is the Content Director at Triple M Sydney, and has worked at Southern Cross Austereo for almost thirty years. Jamie’s career includes number 1 drive, afternoon and breakfast shifts at B105, Fox and 2Day FM. He took Kyle and Jackie to their first number 1 result in 2005, and has several ACRAs for best metro music announcer to his name. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with our host Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce

Dec 10, 2017 • 51:57

Episode 41 - The Story of Hamish & Andy

This special episode shares the story of one of the most talked about radio shows in Australian radio history: Hamish & Andy. This is the story of how two young men met at university and stuck together to build the number one media brand in Australia. At their peak, more than 2.5 million people listened to their National Drive show. This is their last week on air. Game Changers: Radio has been privileged to speak to Hamish Blake, Andy Lee and their producer Sam Cavanagh in separate epi

Nov 26, 2017 • 36:12

Episode 40 - Dave Gibson

Over his long radio career, Dave Gibson worked with Doug Mulray, Andrew Denton, Amanda Keller and Rob Duckworth on some of MMM’s biggest breakfast shows. He also created and voiced some of the most popular radio characters on FM radio, including 'Gloria', 'Nanna' and 'Himey Fimey'. Dave began his career as a stand up comedian and has enjoyed and long and successful career in a range of different creative roles on TV and stage. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio indu

Nov 19, 2017 • 1:01:51

Episode 39 - Jeff Allis

Jeff Allis spent close to 20 years at Austereo starting as a mid-dawn announcer at SA-FM and culminating in the national programming role during the late 90’s and early 2000’s He made a significant role in the creation of the MMM Rock, Sport and Comedy positioning and developed some of the biggest stars on radio, including Kyle Sandilands, Hamish and Andy, Eddie McGuire, James Brayshaw and many others. He is a man of many talents. In 2000 he co-founded Boost Juice with his wife

Nov 4, 2017 • 48:45

Episode 38 - Jules Lund

From the '15 Days of Fame' radio competition to Fifi & Jules to the forefront of influencer marketing, Jules Lund is a game changer. His television career began in 2004 on Getaway, and he appeared in almost 400 episodes during his time with Channel Nine. He moved to radio in 2007. Along with Ryan Shelton and Tamsyn Lewis, he presented Summer Fling, a breakfast show on the Austereo Today Network. From 2011, he co-hosted Fifi & Jules during Dri

Oct 22, 2017 • 52:27

Episode 37 - Creativity with Christian O'Connell & Sam Cavanagh

This is a special episode of Game Changers: Radio. Christian O'Connell and Sam Cavanagh return to talk about creativity. Where do ideas come from? Are people born creative or can you learn creativity? And what does this have to do with radio? Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with our host Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce and our producer Jay Mueller @bad_producer. Check out all of our episodes at www.radiogamechangers.com

Oct 11, 2017 • 46:40

Episode 36 - Maz Compton

Maz Compton began her radio career in 2001 producing Merrick & Rosso (Merrick Watts and Tim Ross). Three years later she landed her dream job with MTV, where she stayed for five years anchoring red carpet broadcasts and hosting its flagship show, Total Request Live. She won the ASTRA for most popular female presenter in 2008. She then moved back to Nova 969, where she co-hosted Launchpad with James Kerley. She then hosted The Dan & Maz Show with Dan Deb

Oct 8, 2017 • 54:18

Episode 35 - Broadway Bill Lee

Broadway Bill Lee started in radio in 1972. He programmed WTIC-FM in Hartford (Connecticut), and then went on to jock at KFRC in San Francisco (California), WLOL in Minneapolis (Minnesota), and KPKE in Denver (Colorado), before landing in afternoon drive in New York City. He has hosted afternoons on WCBS-FM since 2007. Broadway Bill Lee has won numerous radio awards, including the Billboard Radio Magazine award for Radio Personality of the Year, as well as Personality of the

Sep 18, 2017 • 51:51

Episode 34 - Tom Gleisner

Founding member of the iconic D-Generation, Tom Gleisner, speaks to Craig Bruce in the return of Game Changers: Radio. Tom is a writer, producer and host, with a long history of collaboration with some of Australia's best entertainers and performers, including Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Jane Kennedy, Mick Molloy and Tony Martin. Highlights from Tom's early career include writing and performing for The D-Generation on Triple M, as well as starring in the ABC's T

Sep 10, 2017 • 56:28

Episode 33 - Rising Stars - Ryan Jon

Ryan Jon co-hosts Ryan & Tanya on HIT 104.7 in Canberra (6am-9am weekdays) and Weekend Breakfast on Sydney’s 2DayFM. Prior to this, he presented breakfast radio in Muswellbrook, Mildura, Toowoomba and Bunbury, as well as community radio at SYN in Melbourne. Ryan’s videos, columns and On The Road vox pops have featured on News.com.au, The Huffington Post, Yahoo, Buzzfeed and Mamamia. Ryan produced two podcast series, From The Internet (2015) and Influencer

May 9, 2017 • 39:54

Episode 32 - Rising Stars - Ben Harvey and Liam Stapleton

Ben Harvey started his radio career as a volunteer at Fresh 92.7 in 2012, and Liam Stapleton soon joined him. They became co-hosts, and now co-host Triple J Breakfast nationally (6am-9am). Best friends from way back, Ben and Liam share a love of stand up comedy. They performed in Adelaide Fringe Show in 2016. Ben has also performed alone, doing his first stand up when he was 18. He competed in the Raw Comedy State Final in 2015 and appeared in the Adelaide Comedy Next Generation F

May 9, 2017 • 37:32

Episode 31 - Rising Stars - Zoe Marshall

Zoe Marshall is the self confessed over sharer and current Nova radio host on Meet the Marshalls, a show she co-hosts with husband Benji Marshall on Nova 106.9 in Brisbane (Sundays 7am-9am) Zoe is candid, relatable, and refreshingly raw. She wants to push the boundaries and break glass ceilings.Having worked in media for 10 years Zoe is driven and overly ambitious and wants to stay in the radio game long term. She is the self proclaimed Beyonce of the radio show she co-hosts with husband Be

May 9, 2017 • 34:01

Episode 30 - Rising Stars - Dave Matthews

Dave Matthews is an energetic Australian radio presenter with a passion in entertainment. He is currently working as the content anchor and executive producer of Hot 91.1's The Hot Breakfast: Dave, Sam & Ash (6am-9am) on Hot 91.1 on the Sunshine Coast. Dave's radio career has taken him from community radio at CVCradio and 96Five to commercial radio at Hit105 Brisbane (B105), and after a brief stint at Hit107 Adelaide back to Hit105 as the Breakfast anchor for Stav,

May 4, 2017 • 36:07

Episode 29 - Rising Stars - Ash London

From a young age it was clear that Ash London had but one ability in life – the gift of the gab. Lucky for her, that gift has landed her on television screens and radio dials for the better part of her 20’s. After forcing herself to attend university for three years, where she earned a bachelor of communications in media, Ash set off on a London adventure that cemented a lifelong love of live music. After revelling in Ray La Montagne at Royal Albert Hall to watching a then unkn

May 3, 2017 • 34:57

Episode 28 - Learnings Season 4

Listen to Craig Bruce share what he learned from interviewing the best of the best - Tim Blackwell, Wendy Harmer, Jamie Dunn, Robin Bailey, Ash Bradnam and Andy Lee. In Season Four we welcome our first sponsor: Radio Monitor. Email Radio Monitor aus@radiomonitor.com, mention Game Changers: Radio and receive a free three-month subscription. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with our host Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce and our

Apr 9, 2017 • 24:15

Episode 27 - Andy Lee

Andy Lee, alongside Hamish Blake (and producer Sam Cavanagh), is half of the most successful show on FM in Australian radio history, Hamish & Andy. Hamish and Andy started as a development show on Fox in 2001, and over the next four years refined their act on late nights and weekends before moving into the national drive slot on the Today network in 2006. Their ratings were astronomical. Highlights included 25 per cent of the Melbourne Drive market and a national audience of m

Mar 29, 2017 • 1:01:18

Episode 26 - Ash Bradnam

Ash Bradnam started with Nova Brisbane in early 2005, and by the end of that year was a part of their first #1 breakfast result with Mishel Laurie, Kip Wightman and David 'Luttsy' Lutteral. Nova Brisbane has been a strong and durable brand since it’s launch in 2004, and Ash has been at the heart of that success. In 2017, Ash hosts Nova's Brisbane breakfast show, Ash, Kip and Luttsy. In Season Four we welcome our first sponsor: Radio Monitor. Email Radio Monitor aus

Mar 26, 2017 • 52:59

Episode 25 - Robin Bailey

Robin Bailey spent nine years with Jamie Dunn and Ian Skippen on the B105 Morning Crew, dominating the Brisbane market during the 1990s and early 2000s. She then hosted 973 Breakfast for a decade with Terry Hansen and Bob Gallagher. Robin’s longevity and consistency across almost two decades on two separate shows makes her one of Brisbane’s most successful FM presenters. In 2017, Robin joined Greg Martin and Ed Kavalee for Marto, Ed & Robin, a new breakfast show on

Mar 18, 2017 • 44:32

Episode 24 - Jamie Dunn

Jamie Dunn was the undisputed king of Brisbane radio, when the B105 Morning Crew was at the heart of the station's incredible ratings success during the 1990s and early 2000s. Jamie was also the voice and personality of children's character Agro. With features like 'Agro to the Rescue', 'Gotcha' calls and the Royal Children’s Hospital appeal, Jamie (alongside Ian Skippen and Donna Lynch, who was later replaced by Robin Bailey) created a Brisbane show that became the benchmar

Mar 12, 2017 • 1:08:31

Episode 23 - Wendy Harmer

Wendy Harmer is one of the pioneers of FM radio for female presenters in Australia. She was the first female host to take a lead role in a key metro market breakfast show, and her ratings dominance in Sydney for more than a decade is yet to be matched by any female host on FM. She began her radio career in the mid 1980s on Saturday nights at 3AK, and then moved to drive ABC Radio National. She was on the board of the first ever Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 1987,

Mar 7, 2017 • 1:00:57

Episode 22 - Tim Blackwell

Tim Blackwell has been a constant presence on Nova since 2001. He played a key role in the launch of Nova Melbourne and Nova Perth, anchoring breakfast shows in both markets. In 2011 he moved into the national drive slot with Mishel Laurie and Marty Sheargold (who featured in Episode 1). In 2017 (at the time of this interview), he hosts Nova's national drive show Kate, Tim & Marty with Kate Ritchie and (once again) Marty Sheargold. In Season Four

Mar 5, 2017 • 1:01:44

Episode 21 - 2016's Top Ten

In this wrap of 2016, Craig shares his top ten moments from the game changers interviewed in 2016 (from Seasons 1, 2 and Season 3: UK). Tony Martin talks about going to too much trouble, Hamish Blake talks about dealing with challenges as they come up (and not letting them fester), and Jamie Theakston talks about the importance of understanding your strengths and limitations... among other great moments. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with our h

Dec 2, 2016 • 26:13

Episode 20 - Nick Ferrari

Nick Ferrari is breakfast host of LBC London’s number 1 commercial talk format. Nick is a formidable broadcaster. No issue is off limits. No listener is left behind. His pedigree in journalism is second to none, and he brings a 'newspaper daily planning' approach to his show every morning. 'My show is a rambling tabloid news conference. All human tragedy is there, but also lots of light in the shade.' Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with ou

Nov 3, 2016 • 35:31

Episode 19 - Mike Toolan

Mike Toolan started in radio way back in 1991, and is now the host of Key 103 Manchester's breakfast show. He has dominated the market for 15 years. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with our host Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce and our producer Jay Mueller @bad_producer. Check out all of our episodes at www.radiogamechangers.com.Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-programmers-ebook/d

Oct 29, 2016 • 46:16

Episode 18 - Jamie Theakston

Jamie Theakston is one of the most versatile and durable media performers in the UK, with a career spanning TV, radio, theatre and sports media. He has spent the last ten years co-hosting Heart Breakfast with Jamie and Emma (Emma Bunton of Spice Girls fame) in London. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with our host Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce and our producer Jay Mueller @bad_producer. Check out all of our episode

Oct 23, 2016 • 36:27

Episode 17 - Ken Bruce

Ken Bruce has hosted mornings on BBC Radio 2 for more than thirty years, and is a bona fide radio legend. He has the second largest radio audience in Europe, and is known for segments include Tracks of My Years and Pop Master which have become a permanent part of the radio landscape. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with our host Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce and our producer Jay Mueller @bad_producer. Check out all of our episodes&nb

Oct 15, 2016 • 42:25

Episode 16 - Christian O'Connell

Christian O’Connell has been the host of The Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio for a decade, and is one of the UK's most creative radio presenters. Fans of Hamish Blake and Andy Lee will remember Christian from the world's first international radio simulcast (18 May 2012), when Christian's breakfast show (in London) broadcast live with Hamish & Andy's afternoon show (in Melbourne). Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the rad

Oct 10, 2016 • 58:09

Episode 15 - Season 3 : UK

In Season 3, we venture beyond our Australian shores to the United Kingdom, where we speak to the best of the best in UK radio. In this preview episode, listen to a sneak peak as Craig introduces you to the best in radio talent (that you may not have heard before). This season is for radio lovers in Australia and the UK. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with our host Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce and our producer Jay Mu

Oct 3, 2016 • 9:44

Episode 14 - Learnings Season 2

Listen to Craig Bruce share what he learned from interviewing the best of the best - Hamish Blake, Matt Tilley, Amanda Keller, Fifi Box, Richard Stubbs and Tony Martin. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with our host Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce and our producer Jay Mueller @bad_producer. Check out all of our episodes at www.radiogamechangers.com.Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcasters-prog

Aug 7, 2016 • 20:24

Episode 13 - Tony Martin

Tony Martin joined the D-Gen - a truly revolutionary FM breakfast show - in 1987, and continued with them until 1992. In 1995 he and Mick Molloy re-imagined the way we would listen to drive radio. They created Martin/Molloy, which became Australia’s first national drive show and dominated the FM landscape for three years. In 2006 he created one of the most talked about radio shows ever, Get This, with Ed Kavalee and Richard Marsland. The show

Jul 27, 2016 • 1:02:09

Episode 12 - Richard Stubbs

Richard Stubbs literally changed the game for breakfast radio in the mid 80s as the first stand-up comedian to cross-over to breakfast radio. He started at 3XY on the Morning Zoo in 1985 before moving to MMM in the late 80s. In 1992 The Richard Stubbs Breakfast Show replaced the D-Generation, and went on to become one of the most successful shows of the time. Stubbsy then forged a new path for FM hosts by crossing over to the ABC in 2004. After 11 years of success i

Jul 23, 2016 • 1:10:59

Episode 11 - Fifi Box

Fifi Box got her first break on the national stage as co-host of MMM's Shebang with Marty Sheargold and Byron Cooke. The show reached #1 around Australia in 2004. Her on-air chemistry with Marty is still recognised as one of the most potent combinations on FM. Fifi moved to the Today Network in 2008, hosting a national weekend breakfast show before taking on national drive with Jules Lund in 2011. The show became one of the first truly social, multi-platform shows on radio. Fifi now ho

Jul 15, 2016 • 52:36

Episode 10 - Amanda Keller

Amanda Keller's contribution to radio and the community in Sydney has been so good over such a long period that she was awarded an Order of Australia in 2016. If it’s true that great storytelling is at the heart of radio’s connection to its audience, then it is easy to see why Amanda is recognised as an elite radio performer. She started her career at 2MMM in the late 90s on the Andrew Denton Breakfast Show, and their on-air partnership resulted in a #1 show.

Jul 7, 2016 • 40:31

Episode 9 - Matt Tilley

After getting his start as a writer on the Grubby and Dee Dee breakfast show at Fox in the early 90s, Matt Tilley went on to have one of the longest and most successful stints with a metro FM radio station. Alongside Tracy Bartram, he took Fox to #1 in the late 90s, and 13 years later he still dominated the Melbourne FM landscape with Jo Stanley. Matt is a brilliant all-rounder, but he will be best remembered for his 'Gotcha Calls', which became the must-listen-to segment on

Jun 30, 2016 • 53:51

Episode 8 - Hamish Blake

Hamish Blake is one half of arguably the most successful show on FM in Australian radio history, Hamish & Andy, and Hamish and his best mate Andy Lee are groundbreaking figures in event radio. Hamish and Andy started as a development show on Fox in 2001, and over the next four years refined their act on late nights and weekends before moving into the national drive slot on the Today network in 2006. Their ratings were astronomical. Highlights included 25 per cent of the Melbou

Jun 24, 2016 • 1:06:23

Episode 7 - Learnings

Listen to Craig Bruce share what he learned from interviewing the best of the best - Marty Sheargold, Chrissie Swan, Eddie McGuire, James Brayshaw, Sam Cavanagh and Mick Molloy. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry. Get in touch with our host Craig Bruce on Twitter @cb_bruce and our producer Jay Mueller @bad_producer. Check out all of our episodes at www.radiogamechangers.com.Support the show: https://www.amazon.com.au/Game-Changers-Insights-broadcas

May 22, 2016 • 21:13

Episode 6 - Mick Molloy

Mick Molloy led The D-Gen, Martin & Molloy and Tough Love, and became one-third of The Hot breakfast with Eddie McGuire, Mick Molloy and Luke Darcy on Triple M in Melbourne. In 2017 he left The Hot Breakfast to join Kennedy & Molloy, a national drive show on Triple M. Mick’s track record over more than 20 years of broadcast is without peer. 'It's that murky border where business and creative meet. You've got to be really strong at that point or you'll get rolled and if you get

May 14, 2016 • 1:03:29

Episode 5 - Sam Cavanagh

Sam Cavanagh is one of Australia’s foremost experts in radio content and creative team management. He ws the Executive Producer of the Hamish & Andy Drive show, and National Executive Show Producer at Southern Cross Austereo. In 2017 he became Executive Producer for Kennedy & Molloy, a new national drive show on Triple M with Jane Kennedy and Mick Molloy. At the Australian Commercial Radio Awards, Sam was awarded the Best Show Producer a-record 4 years in a row, 2007-2010. Sam

May 7, 2016 • 52:17

Episode 4 - James Brayshaw

James Brayshaw has been involved in four #1 shows in Melbourne and Sydney with MMM's The Cage. He has also been at centre of The Rub on MMM - a show with a cult following for football fans around the country - since the early 2000s. 'If anyone out there is starting off, instead of thinking about what you’re going to say next, actually listen to what the person is saying. That might give you half a chance'. Game Changers: Radio is a show dedicated to the radio industry.

Apr 29, 2016 • 47:08

Episode 3 - Eddie McGuire

The Triple M Grill Team reimagined sports entertainment on FM radio in the early 90s. Eddie McGuire was also the first host and original face of Triple M Football, bringing AFL to FM. Since 2009 Eddie has hosted Triple M Melbourne's Hot Breakfast, taking the show from a 3 share to the #1 FM breakfast show with a mix of news, talk and sport that changed the game in Melbourne and became a template for Triple M's breakfast recovery nationally. Eddie talks frankly about the

Apr 22, 2016 • 41:14

Episode 2 - Chrissie Swan

Along with Jane Hall, Chrissie Swan led Melbourne’s first all-female breakfast show on Mix that went to #1 in 2014. In 2016, she co-hosts Chrissie, Sam and Browny on NOVA's breakfast show. Chrissie is one of radio’s best storytellers, and her warmth and honesty has delivered audiences to every station she’s worked on. In this interview, she reflects on life, career and confidence. 'Lots of people are working hard, but I feel really great about where I'm at.

Apr 12, 2016 • 49:28

Episode 1 - Marty Sheargold

Marty Sheargold is the only FM broadcaster to have been #1 in drive on two different networks. He co-hosted the Shebang on MMM with Fifi Box, and his Nova drive show Kate, Tim and Marty is currently the most listened to metro drive show on FM. Marty's laconic style and dry as sandpaper sense of humour has made him one of the industry’s favourite presenters. He is at a point in his career where he is beginning to ask himself 'what comes next?'. 'I feel like this will be my last jo

Apr 7, 2016 • 51:15