Game Changers: Radio

Game Changers Radio

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Hosted by Irene Hulme and Craig Bruce — two of Australia’s most experienced radio minds. Each week they break down standout moments and big ideas from the best radio and audio creators in Australia and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Game Changers: Radio

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www.radiogamechangers.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Inside the making of the Kyle & Jackie O Show. 20.03.2026

In this episode, we talk to Kyle & Jackie O's first breakfast producer Paul Dowsley about the launch of the Kyle & Jackie O breakfast show on 2DAY FM in 2005. We have some incredible audio clips as well as insights from those first planning sessions.  Also this week, we take one last look at the back of the napkin and update our plan for Kyle and Jackie to move into new media, plus we...

Radio survey results. Kyle & Jackie O number 1 FM in Sydney 19.03.2026

We have a full analysis of today's radio ratings, including a deep dive into the final survey result for Kyle & Jackie O on KIIS1065 Sydney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Sandilands terminated. Let the battle begin. 18.03.2026

In a shocking but not unexpected move, ARN  have terminated their services agreement with Kyle Sandilands. The largest talent deal in Australian media history is in tatters. We analyse Kyle's blistering response to his termination and his plans for fighting this in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle & Jackie O vs ARN "It's on like Donkey Kong" 16.03.2026

In this episode you'll meet our new friend Michael Byrnes . Michael, a partner at Sydney law firm Swaab, is a workplace relations lawyer. He's joining us to help us understand the potential consequences if the Kyle and Jackie O show ends with a legal battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle and Jackie O - the code breakers 16.03.2026

Another massive development in this story with the Australian Communications and Media Authority have hit ARN and the Kyle and Jackie O show with a series of additional licence conditions which will apply to any show hosted by or featuring Kyle or Jackie for the next five years. Under the conditions, ARN must ensure that any program hosted by Kyle or Jackie “does not broadcast content which...

The real reason why a Kyle and Jackie O podcast won’t work. 13.03.2026

In this week's episode, we pick apart the pros and cons of a potential Kyle and Jackie O podcast strategy and reveal the results of whether you would pay for their content. Plus we talk to one of Australia's best marketers about why there brand has been so successful for so long. Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS , the world's largest broadcast software company. and is edited by  A...

Jackie O "I don't even think I've read my contract" 12.03.2026

The very latest on the battle to save the Kyle and Jackie O show, will we ever hear it again on KIIS, or is it “legally dead'? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle speaks - "I want to be on the air. I want to be with my audience". 10.03.2026

Kyle speaks directly to his listeners. We have the full statement, along with thoughts on what might happen next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The activist group that brought down the Kyle & Jackie O show. 09.03.2026

In this is episode we'll introduce you to the Mad F'n Witches, the activist group behind the #VileKyle campaign and the antagonist in this story. According to many, the reason this show is no longer on the air is due to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking news -Jackie “I did not resign”. 07.03.2026

A fresh update on the Kyle and Jackie O fall out, including Kyle's $88 million dollar payout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Somebody that I used to know. Inside the break-up of Kyle & Jackie O. 05.03.2026

Jackie O is gone, Kyle Sandilands is facing a potential contract fight with ARN, and the future of the show — and KIIS FM — is suddenly uncertain. In this episode of  Game Changers Radio , we'll discuss the life changing epiphany that Jackie came to at the end of last trigger which triggered their relationship breakdown, the legal standoff now unfolding behind the scenes and what...

Breaking News: Jackie Henderson cannot work with Kyle Sandilands 03.03.2026

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Kyle and Jackie O…ver? 27.02.2026

This week on  Game Changers , things get personal. After last week's explosive on-air bust-up between Kyle and Jackie O, Craig gets a shoutout from Kyle… then a private phone call. No beef. Some regrets. A few admissions. And one big question hanging in the air: what happens next? Is this the beginning of the end? Or a necessary rupture before a reset? This is the most honest conversat...

Breaking News: ARN end of year financials. The elephant in the room wearing a high viz vest. 25.02.2026

ARN end of year financials have been released today and they're bad. Very bad. Revenue down $30 million. Hear Tim Burrowes thoughts on the numbers and what needs to happen next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking News: The Merger Test: Audio Up, TV Down — So Where Does Content Win? 24.02.2026

Tim Burrowes from Mumbrella joins us to analyse the half-yearly financial results of the merged Southern Cross Austereo and Seven West Media.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle, Karl & The Myth of Radio’s Superpower 20.02.2026

Kyle Sandilands and Karl Stefanovic - It's one of the sharpest podcast interviews you'll hear this year according to Craig, but Irene has a very different view. We unpack the interview and discuss Karl's first step into podcasting and independent media. Then we tackle Christian O'Connell's big question:  What does radio do that nothing else can? Is “live and local” actually a diff...

Breaking News: Inside Kyle & Jackie O's biggest on air bust up 19.02.2026

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Bonus Episode: 7 things Aussies can learn from New Zealand Radio 17.02.2026

Could this be the most controversial moment between our 2 counties since Trevor Chappell's underarm 45 years ago? (Google it kids).  Mediaworks program director and true blue Aussie Adrian Brine is back in this bonus episode sharing his thoughts on what Aussies can learn from radio on the other side of the ditch.  Tell us what you think at gamechangers.radio on IG Hosted on Acast. See ac...

The drive show that woke up early - inside Nova Sydney's breakfast bet. 13.02.2026

This week, Nova 96.9 rolled out Ricki-Lee & Tim Blackwell in breakfast and at the end of week 1 we ask: does it sound like a contender who could challenge Kyle & Jackie O — or does it sound more like a drive show in breakfast clothing? Also this week we talk with Australian programming superstar Adrian Brine about the challenges of working in the world's toughest radio market - Auckl...

Inside the breakfast show that is set to dominate Brisbane. 06.02.2026

On this week's episode we take a look under the bonnet of Brisbane FM radio. Will the comeback kids Robin, Kip & Corey win more than just a sympathy vote or is the new Nova line-up set for a gold medal winning year with Susie O'Neill back in lane 4. Also this week we introduce you to one of Australia''s best content creators, Joshua Fox. The man behind the MAFS funny podcast and a bunch of vir...

It’s a Smallz world after all. 30.01.2026

In this week's episode, we take a listen to ARN's 2 new national shows - The Smallzy Show and Lowie Live. Irene is full of praise for one, and full of questions for the other. Jeremy McVean, former SCA group marketing director helps us dissect all the new radio marketing being rolled out around the country and we have our first 'moment of the week' for this year with a highlight from JJJ's hottest...

Breaking News: The real reason behind Nova's big moves 29.01.2026

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How Christian O’Connell Has Started A Movement In Radio 23.01.2026

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

The GfK Survey 8 results are in. 20.01.2026

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Breaking news - Brisbane backflip 16.12.2025

Can you believe it, Robyn, Kip and Corey have been reinstated to 973 breakfast for 2026! We've got all the details, plus our first thoughts on Dave Cameron's return to radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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