Game Changers Radio

After one of the most extraordinary months Australian media has seen, Mumbrella publisher Tim Burrowes joins us to make sense of it all. Why did Eddie McGuire's Gold experiment stumble so badly? Was ARN's decision to part ways with Karl Stefanovic driven purely by advertiser pressure? And has the influence of the MFW fundamentally changed how media companies recruit talent? We also examine the ris...

We've obtained exclusive details about Kyle Sandilands' next move. Josh Fox and the team at AIMS Creator Hub have opened the door on a six-part documentary following Kyle's return, and we also reveal everything we're hearing about the launch of Kyle Live - it’s happening sooner than you think. If you've been wondering what Kyle has been working on, this is the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

The Montoyas are one of Australia's funniest and fastest-growing podcast success stories, and in this episode they join us to unpack how it all happened. Tayla and Marcelo Montoya talk about the early pilot sessions that almost never happened to building one of the country's most engaged online communities. We talk about why audiences have connected so deeply with their honesty, humour and family...

For months we've heard the claims. Campaigns are being cancelled. Broadcasters are under pressure. Careers are changing. So what happens when those complaints land inside an advertising agency? Ben Willee from Spinach Advertising joins us to explain how brands assess risk, what "brand safe" really means, and whether organised activist campaigns from the MFW genuinely influence where millions of ad...

Did someone really register a Kyle-and-Karl domain name? We checked. Craig reveals what Kyle Sandilands told him directly, why the rumour doesn't stack up, and why the idea makes little commercial sense. Then we revisit the biggest lessons from our blockbuster conversation with former ARN head of content Duncan Campbell.  We’ll revisit the questions we missed, you’ll hear some of the audio fr...

Karl Stefanovic is out. ARN has pulled the plug 3 weeks after the show even launched, leaving staff stunned and raising bigger questions about how media companies manage risk in 2026. Michael Byrnes joins us to explain the legal and commercial realities behind the decision, the power of advertiser perception, and whether campaigns like Mad F***ing Witches are changing the way broadcasters make pro...

Former ARN executive Duncan Campbell speaks openly about Kyle & Jackie O's Melbourne launch, the challenges of managing superstar talent, the impact of MFW and why it took so long for them to respond to their campaign, along with all the conversations taking place behind closed doors as the show's future became increasingly uncertain. This is one of the most revealing interviews we've recorded...

Andrew Denton once said on Game Changers, "You've just got to put yourself in play.” Nobody embodies that idea better than Henry Bretz . From local radio on the Sunshine Coast to millions of social media views through his hilarious Karl Stefanovic videos, Henry's story is the perfect example of being ready when opportunity knocks. We talk about the algorithms that have helped him go viral, the imp...

ARN’s search for a new breakfast show to replace Kyle and Jackie O continues. Irene shares her pick for the big gig and Craig thinks there's one podcast that deserves to be on their radar. This week we introduce you to Tayla and Marcelo Montoya—a content partnership that is building momentum as one of the funniest, most dynamic and authentic combinations in the country. We want your feedback as to...

One question is beginning to dominate Jackie Henderson's legal battle with ARN. Who actually made the decision to sack her? According to court documents, Jackie's legal team says they still don't know who the decision-makers were after she told the company she could no longer work with Kyle Sandilands. Why does that matter? Could identifying the people behind the decision become one of the most im...

One podcast interview has triggered one of the biggest media stories of the year. Channel 9 and Karl Stefanovic have reportedly parted ways following Karl's interview with UK activist Tommy Robinson. But was this really about one podcast... or was it the moment an already changing relationship finally reached its conclusion? Employment lawyer Michael Byrnes joins us to unpack the legal, commercial...

After hundreds of comments, messages and questions from listeners, Kyle Sandilands is back. In this special bonus episode, Kyle answers questions submitted by the Game Changers audience, including the biggest question we forgot to ask during our exclusive interview. We also discuss the overwhelming reaction to Kyle's announcement, the challenges of launching a paid content platform, and why conven...

After months of legal battles, headlines and speculation, Kyle Sandilands sits down for his first and only in-depth interview since reaching a settlement with ARN. In a raw and revealing conversation, Kyle takes us inside the final days of the Kyle & Jackie O Show, the moment everything changed on February 20, his relationship with Jackie, the personal toll of the court fight, and the fut...

After months of court filings, subpoenas, hearings and speculation, the biggest legal story in Australian radio has taken a dramatic turn: Kyle Sandilands and ARN have settled. A few weeks ago, workplace relations lawyer Michael Byrnes told us that most disputes like this end in settlement. This week, he joins us to explain why he was right. What does a settlement like this actually look like behi...

Last week, while walking the dogs, Craig received an unexpected phone call from Kyle Sandilands. What followed was a conversation we've kept confidential until now. Today, Kyle and ARN have settled their legal dispute, bringing one of the most extraordinary chapters in Australian radio history to an end. In this emergency episode, we reveal what Kyle told us about the settlement, why he decided no...

The most anticipated radio launch of 2026 has arrived. Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire's multi-platform experiment is finally on air—but does the content match the promise? Craig and Irene unpack week one, the risks of appointment listening in radio, and whether ARN is building a show or proving a strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the fall out from GfK survey 3 and the potential plans for ARN to build a new breakfast show in Sydney with multi-platform TV stars. According to reports, CEO Michael Stephenson is looking at TV talent for his next KIIS breakfast move. Will it work? We have our concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it possible to lose 130,000 listeners and be happy with the result? That is potentially the case for ARN today. Whilst a portion of the audience have left KIIS breakfast, it’s not exactly clear where they’ve gone. Irene and Craig dissect GFK survey 3 results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commercial Radio Australia released national revenue numbers recently showing a slight decline in metro radio revenue, but a 9% increase in digital audio. The winds are blowing in one direction, towards a digital future, and the question on every creators lips is “how do I make money from my podcast?”. Matt Johnson from the brilliant Two Doting Dads podcast takes us inside the creator economy and...

In this week’s episode, we preview the next round of GfK survey results which are released June 11. The expectation is that Kyle and Jackie’s audience will leave - but how big will the losses be and which stations will benefit most? We have 3 scenarios for you to ponder. We’ll also discuss ARN’s next moves in Melbourne and why they seem to have so many more options for a new breakfast show in that...

In this episode, we discuss the potential fall-out from ARN’s request for documents from Jackie in their case against Kyle. What will we see in her communication with Gemma and others preceding and following the Feb 20 blow-up. Also this week more on Bianca Dye, your feedback has been loud and clear - you’d like to hear more from her, will ARN give her another chance to show her wares. We discuss...

The Australian Audio Awards happened in Sydney on Thursday night and in this episode we talk with ex Kyle and Jackie O producer, Josh Fox who won the independent podcast of the year award as well as best independent podcast host. From driving the social media for the Kyle and Jackie O show, to being one of the biggest podcasters in Australia, Josh has a media career that is going from strength to...

The Kyle and Jackie O break up has been a dream story for so many content creators. Leading the charge is Bella Frizza, a self confessed Kyle and Jackie super fan and radio host on the Gold Coast.  We find out what she makes of the story so far and her predictions of what might happen next.  Keep up with Bella's take on Kyle & Jackie O @bellafrizza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

In this week’s episode, we discuss the Daily Telegraph article from last week claiming that Jackie had been slowly breaking up with Kyle over a 5 year period in the lead up to their Feb 20 on-air clash. Is it possible that she could have been thinking about ending the show whilst also signing a 10 year agreement to continue with Kyle? Also this week we review Bianca Dye’s co-hosting role on KIIS b...

Massive news form ARN with the announcement of “the Long weekend” a brand new radio show coming to the Gold network from June 19 and hosted by Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire. How will it sound, and how will it work? We have lots of questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.