Game Changers Radio

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  &n...

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 Ge...

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 r...

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  – s...

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 Con...

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 bu...

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 Auda...

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 con...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

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 Changer...

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:...

  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 an...

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...

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...

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 - S...

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...

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 surpris...

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...

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...

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 yo...

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...

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://w...

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 sponso...

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 ne...

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...