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It is always fascinating when the media becomes the story. The departures of two of Australia’s biggest broadcast personalities, Karl Stefanovic from television and Kyle Sandilands from radio, have dominated headlines. Their every move is analysed, every rumour reported, but what happens once the spotlight begins to fade? Do they build something even bigger on their own? Do they continue to domina...

One of the true trailblazers in mental health, resilience and leadership joins us on The Experts Podcast this week. A man with lived experience who has dedicated much of his working life to helping leaders become better at what they do. His message starts with two simple but often overlooked skills: empathy and listening. Graeme Cowan is a founding director of R U OK?, a speaker, facilitator and m...

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you will recognise our next guest from her days on television. A pioneer for women in television hosting, she now finds herself waking up Queenslanders on breakfast radio. In her own words, television is still not completely out of the question. There may even be a campaign to bring back the role of Imogen Miller on Home and Away. Sofie Formica is a television ico...

Have you noticed that public figures are becoming a little freer with their language? The Leader of the Opposition labels the Prime Minister an "arrogant prick". The leader of One Nation calls a reporter a "bitch". The President of the United States, Donald Trump, drops the F-bomb during a press conference. Are we becoming a little too comfortable with profanity in public discourse? Communications...

The launch of a new season of The Experts always has to be special. I cannot help but feel we needed to dive deeper into the conversations started by Darryl Sparey of Hard Numbers and Simon Murphy from indigo murphy on the topic of GEO. Where it is going and are the days of SEO numbered? I felt after that podcast there were more questions than answers. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape...

Overnights is one of the toughest shifts in radio. The hours are demanding, the talkback unpredictable, and the audience… occasionally unfiltered. It takes a skilled broadcaster to hold it all together and still deliver a compelling program. Our next guest does exactly that. Pat Panetta is a veteran of the Australian media landscape and the host of Australia Overnight. As Nic puts it, his voice is...

If you’ve ever dabbled in the dark arts of SEO, you’ll understand the frustration, time, money and effort poured into results that don’t always stack up. Now there’s a new force reshaping search: Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO); the system underpinning how AI and large language models deliver answers. Nic sits down with Darryl Sparey from Hard Numbers in the UK and Simon Murphy from indigo mu...

In this episode of #TheExpertsPodcast, we speak with Kathryn Taylor, CEO of EON Foundation—an organisation proving that location is no barrier to powerful storytelling and meaningful media impact. Working across some of the most remote communities in Australia, EON Foundation is transforming the health of First Nations Australians through practical, community-led initiatives. By focusing on growin...

If you work in the communications space or even just have a general interest in the mood and where media is at this moment, then the Medianet Landscape Report is a must read. Amrita Sidhu, Managing Director of Medianet joins us each year to discuss the findings, and while many won't be surprising, the trends and differences each make for a must-read.  Nic and Amrita dive into a few of the findings...

It wasn't that long ago we had this guest on the show for her last book, now, her new one is out in April called Only You; The unexpected gift of being alone. Dr Marny Lishman was only with us sixteen episodes ago with her book Crisis to Contentment and she's back with an absolute page turner. A true lived experience book, remarkably personal and a deep reflection of her own world where being alon...

The radio industry is highly competitive, and most broadcasters don't get the chance to part ways with their employer on their own accord (ask Kyle Sandilands). Our guest on The Experts podcast moved stations on his own terms and he couldn't be happier. Oliver Peterson was the Drive presenter on 6PR for 10 years before making the move to local rival ABC in the same role. Oli as he is affectionatel...

#Meet the Media: What Journalists Actually Want The #MeetTheMedia tour is locked in for 2026, with events across Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. But what do journalists really get out of it? In this episode, Nic Hayes speaks with three experienced media professionals who attend the series—not just as journalists, but as participants looking for stories, talent and fresh voices. Jo...

This week on The Experts Podcast, former co-host Carmen Braidwood returns to unpack what may well be the LinkedIn post of the year and a conversation that has struck a nerve across the events industry. The topic? The ongoing practice of event organisers asking speakers, particularly women to appear on stage for free. With International Women’s Day on 10 March, calendars are filling with breakfasts...

At just 21 years old, Ashlee Harrison set out to do something most people wouldn’t even contemplate, start a mental health charity. Seventeen years later, she is still leading it, and the impact is now being felt across generations of young Australians. Ashlee is the CEO of zero2hero, an organisation she founded after losing her stepfather to suicide. In this candid and insightful conversation, sh...

For all Australian political followers, this episode of The Experts is for you. There is no doubt that the current political environment is reaching new depths of despair for the opposition and for those who consider themselves conservative voters. There is effectively no opposition; the Coalition has become a “no-alition,” and the rise of One Nation can only mean that the ALP government, led by A...

We kick off The Experts podcast in 2026 with some energy to get you motivated and launch the year with a bit of vigour. Communications and body language expert Jordana Borensztajn is as fiery as her hair, with a wit to match and the attitude to back it up! Jordana has worn a lot of different hats and admits to making many mistakes, but she openly shares this so we can all learn from her journey. H...

Phoebe Netto is the founder and Managing Director of Pure Public Relations. Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify of Apple Podcasts. All Australians are hurting after the tragedy in Bondi this week. We are feeling the pain and loss of innocence stolen by an act of terrorism on Sydney's iconic Bondi beach. I read a post this week that Phoebe had bravely shared, asking us all to be mindful of what you're po...

The housing crisis and home affordability has been a hot topic in the media in 2025. There really doesn't seem to be a solution through government initiatives or legislation but one thing is for sure, we all need to be savvier in the way we approach borrowing and investments. Our guest this episode is finance educator Zain Peart. Education is everything and Zain believes that 'influencers' are the...

Kate Toon is an author, speaker, and a marketing/SEO expert who has a wonderful take on life. She loves to write books, so much so that she bought a bookstore! Kate has an amazing energy which I saw firsthand at a recent event put on by Jacqueline Brooker. She’s a natural communicator and a saleswoman at heart. Her take on selling doesn’t make sales feel dirty or difficult. Buyers are there becaus...

Dr Nicole Lee is internationally known for her work in alcohol and other drug treatment and research. She is well known for her expertise in Australia's methamphetamine crisis and in the treatment of alcohol and other drug problems. She is a consulting psychologist and a behaviour change expert. She has extensive experience in policy, practice and data trends in alcohol and other drugs. Nicole is...

Our guest on The Experts podcast today is Jonathon Woolfrey, a leading Human Resources expert and commentator, and Managing Partner of HR agency, Talenting. Human Resources is a fascinating topic with great appeal to the media, because just about all of us are affected, being either employees or employers ourselves! Jonathon has done numerous interviews with all forms of media across the country f...

How do young people engage in the news cycle? Where do they go for information? What content interests them? These are the questions brands, businesses, and governments are asking as they all try to connect with younger audiences. This week on the podcast we speak with someone who has some of those answers. Billi Fitzsimons is the Editor in Chief at The Daily Aus. It’s a newsroom that’s been desig...

Our guest on this episode is Grace Fitzgibbon. She’s an experienced journalist with a nightly segment on Seven’s Sydney 6pm evening news bulletin called ‘Brightside’. It’s a welcomed positive community news story within the news, which goes against the general difficult daily grind of the news. Grace really tells us how it is. If you’ve ever been to a #MeetTheMedia event in Sydney, you will have m...

Lisa Cox is a former advertising professional that had the world in front of her… she wasn't born disabled, but a moment at an airport changed her life forever. The representation of people with disability in advertising and marketing still has a long way to go. People are so blinkered in their approach, but Lisa is a strong advocate for those in power to understand that there is a major missed op...

One of Melbourne’s most influential voices on radio, 3AW’s Morning show presenter Tom Elliott is our guest on this episode to chat all things media. Tom started his radio career at 3RRR before moving to 3AW to present the weekend program. His career progressed when he took over the Drive show from the outgoing Derryn Hinch and he’s now the morning show presenter, after the iconic Neil Mitchell vac...