Game Changers Radio

In this episode, we discuss the move of Intern Pete from KIIS 1065 breakfast to Gold, where he’ll work alongside Christian O’Connell. Will ARN look to replace him on KIIS or do they have other plans? The KIIS breakfast line-up continues to evolve, with new guests entering the ring, we discuss whether the line-up is close to completion with a crew of familiar voices being the pathway forward post K...

In this episode, we talk with one of Australia’s best content creators, Matt Johnson from the Two Doting Dads podcast, about why Kyle needs to immediately activate his "Kyle Live" project. Matt believes that the time is now and that every day Kyle is not online and in the social feeds of his audience, he will be losing relevance with them. In the creator economy, time waits for no man. Hosted on A...

In this episode a chance meeting in Toronto with Kris Fade has given us the inside track on whether he’s a front runner for the KIIS breakfast show. Craig has all the details of his one on one conversation with the man who everyone is talking about. Also this week, we discuss the fallout from Abbie Chatfield’s 2 week guest role on KIIS and we ask the question - does being a mother on the radio rea...

In this episode we talk with Michael Byrnes our legal expert about this week’s mega dump from both Kyle and Jackie O with all the detail and controversy from their new court filings.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Burrowes from Mumbrella joins us to decode what ARN were really saying between the lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we reflect on the 2 year anniversary of the launch of Kyle and Jackie O into Melbourne. What was meant to be the beginning of a journey that would eventually realise Kyle’s national ambitions became the beginning of the end for K and J. We’ll take you through all the gory details, and trust us, most of the audio is not for little ears. Also this week, it’s time to chat about Abbie...

In this episode we bring you up to speed with everything you need to know about the Kyle and Jackie O legal battle with ARN. Our legal expert Michael Byrnes from Swaab gives us a full 360 degree view of the biggest legal fight in Australian media history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the fall-out from the GfK survey 2 ratings, has KIIS dodged a bullet or is there still another ratings show to be fired? We’ll talk about the potential of a soft landing for KIIS breakfast in Sydney and what that means for ARN.  A massive week in court, with ARN stepping into the ring and presenting their side of the story - suddenly a case that looked in favour of...

Plenty to discuss from today’s court proceedings with our legal expert Michael Byrnes, including a new date being proposed for both cases to be heard concurrently or consecutively. Listen now for the latest legal insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney’s radio results are in and the results are a massive sigh of relief for Kiis with the breakfast show sitting at number 1 in the rankings. We have all the details on why and how the Kyle and Jackie audience have stayed loyal, for the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Details from ARN’s statement of claim in their defence of terminating the contracts of Kyle and Jackie O have been made available today, we talk with our legal expert Michael Byrnes about the key points from their case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re joined by former head of MMM Mike Fitzpatrick to discuss this week’s survey results. GfK survey 2 numbers land on Thursday and it will be our first glimpse into the impact of the Kyle and Jackie O implosion. Where will the audience go and how quickly will we see that movement from KIIS to other stations. Listen now for some educated guesses as to what might happen on Thursda...

With so many big names on the list of potential replacements for the Kyle and Jackie O show, we think there’s one person well and truly qualified who most have overlooked and we’ll introduce you to him in this episode. Also this week, we have uncovered more audio breadcrumbs from Jackie and Gemma's 'Her Best Life' podcast which might suggest that Jackie had been unhappy with the show but unsure ho...

in this weeks episode, we discuss the murky line that can exist between the drama and theatre of conflict on the radio and when that line is crossed into something more dangerous. When did Kyle and Jackie cross that line? We also discuss the prospect of a Karl Stefanovic breakfast show on KIIS. Can it happen? What will it sound like? Hit play and find out. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by...

Lawyer Michael Byrnes joins us on the podcast to dissect Jackie's explosive statement of claim revealed today as she continues her legal battle with ARN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marty Sheargold was our first guest on game changers 10 years ago - April 7 2016. In a full circle moment we catch up with Marty and talk about his life after radio. Special thanks to Jay Mueller, Astrid Edwards, David Collins, Wade Kingsley, Triana Butler, Josh Torney, Dom Evans and the amazing Irene Hulme for making this podcast possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

In this episode, we dive deep into the collapse of Australia's biggest radio show. How did it come to this?  What were the signs of the coming storm? Craig and Irene address all your questions and what ifs. We also talk with the Inspired Unemployed who are back with a brand new podcast. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS , the world's largest broadcast software company. And is edite...

On April 1 2001, a brand new radio station launched in Sydney, Nova 96.9. Nova was original, it was exciting, it was irreverent. It sounded different. Led by the iconic breakfast duo Merrick and Rosso, Nova 96.9 changed the way Australian Top 40 radio was programmed. In this episode, we talk with former head of content Dean Buchanan and Tim Ross about the launch of one of the truly iconic radio br...

And the hits keep on coming for ARN with a damages claim being made against them by Jackie O, we have all the details with our legal expert Michael Byrnes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the once-in-a-generation opportunity that is open right now for the next great Sydney breakfast show to step up and take the mantle now that Kyle & Jackie O have left the scene. Who will it be? Is it a show that is on the air right now, or is there someone waiting in the wings ready to step up? We discuss the breakfast landscape in Sydney in detail and give you our...

Today was Kyle's first appearance in a Sydney Federal court where he has argued that his termination was invalid and that he should be allowed to to return to his show on KIIS. We'll talk about all the legal implications of todays developments with Michael Byrnes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've all heard about this mysterious group the 'Mad F**kin Witches', but what is it like to go into battle with them? Adam Lang has done it twice and he has the scars to prove it. Adam was 2DAYFM's general manager when the MFWs first took to their broomsticks and they followed him in his next role at 2GB where they took down Alan Jones. How do they work? Can they be stopped? Why does an activist...

We have Kyle's court filings and Michael Byrnes our legal expert gives us his thoughts and insights. Can Kyle force ARNs hand and be reinstated on KIIS?  Listen now and find out what could happen next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk with our legal expert Michael Byrnes about the legal proceedings that have been commenced by Kyle. What does “specific performance” mean? Is there a chance that Kyle could be back on KIIS if he wins this battle? Where does this leave Jackie and her claim. All of the legal questions you've been thinking about but were too afraid (and unqualified) to ask are in t...

Almost 8 years ago, Craig and Kyle spent an hour talking about his radio career, from humble beginnings in regional Australia to the biggest show in the country. Hear his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.