The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds
Wade Kingsley and Liam Renton, two self-confessed radio enthusiasts, present a daily fifteen-minute podcast dedicated to the world of radio. Each episode delivers the latest radio news and interviews with industry professionals from across the globe. The show is fast-paced and aimed at radio nerds, covering topics like broadcasting, audio, and new developments in the medium. Listeners can engage with the programme via email, Instagram, and its official website.
Episodes
MONDAY MEETING: Will Kyle ever go back to Radio?
PLUS: Is it okay to steal promotion ideas from other stations?AND: King of nostalgia Liam Renton presents another of his reel-to-reel phonographic recordings guaranteed to delight the 65+ demographic.Our podcast partner is RCS.RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experien
NEW: The Saturday Morning Show
Welcome to our brand new Saturday morning show!It's an extended format with more time to chat about the radio news of the week.This week we're joined by guest co-host James Cridland from Radioland and Podnews.Our topics today;He's got subscribers but can Kyle actually make a profit?What we miss from Gamechangers RadioWhy Paul Jackson's programming style gave James a reason to listen to Gamechanger
NEW: Will Dr Chris work on KIIS?
Today Liam Renton talks to Rob McKnight from 'McKnight Tonight'..Rob gives his expert view (as both a TV and radio veteran) on how Dr Chris Brown could go if he takes the helm of Breakfast on KIIS FM Sydney.Get ready to be surprised...Our podcast partner is RCS.RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming an
NEW: Where in the world is Gavin Miller?
Today Liam Renton talks to the travelling radio man, Gavin Miller.An industry legend in Australia - Gavin is currently travelling the world with his partner while working on a daily radio show back home.Our podcast partner is RCS.RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an exper
NEW: Iron Chef Radio: How breakfast shows treated the Census
Today Liam Renton looks at another Iron Chef moment - last week's Census.Here he has highlights from across Australia from different showsPLUS a chat with Emily-Jade from Hot Tomato on the Gold Coast about how their show prep works.Our podcast partner is RCS.RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and t
VALE: TV & Radio legend Johnny Young
Liam Renton catches up with one of Johnny Young's former Program Directors Mardi Cole.Our podcast partner is RCS.RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.
MONDAY MEETING: Will Dr Chris Brown & Amy Gerard be the new KIIS Breakfast show?
PLUS: How many listeners did Kyle's show take off a radio competitor last week? We have the scoop.AND: Why a Kyle subscription could become like a gym membership.Also we feature some amazing radio from Carrie & Tommy's show.Our podcast partner is RCS.RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traff
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EXCLUSIVE: Building the Kylecast
Today on The Quarter Hour - our new baby, As we prepare to launch an entire podcast dedicated to all things Kyle.So how did we do it? We take you behind the scenes of putting a brand new weekly show together.The rundownThe initial ideasThe weekly segmentsThe production elementsAnd the new hostThe first episode of The Kylecast goes live 6am AEST Saturday. (Bonus - you'll hear the first episode in t
IRON CHEF MOMENTS: Who won this radio battle?
Liam Renton dissects Iron Chef Radio moments.Today's pod is looking at how different radio shows take the same ingredients but have to create a different dish.Triana Butler (yes Triana from Game Changers!) coined the term 'Iron Chef' and we love it.Listen as Liam tries to disguise his desire to simply play Bachelor Girl songs back-to-back by turning it into a 'radio battle'!Our podcast partner is
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Kyle's studio with Henry Bretz
Liam Renton talks to Henry Bretz, the accidental Karl Stefanovic.Today's pod is for the diehard radio nerds. We go behind the castle walls and enter Kyle's new kingdom.How did Henry get there?What plans did Mayo and Kyle's team really have for him that fell through?What's the show like behind the scenes?Henry takes us inside the chaos of KS Live.Our podcast partner is RCS.RCS helps broadcasters at
NEW: UK Radio Ratings with Matt Deegan
PLUS: Wade's suggestion for a new format for radio - would it work?Matt Deegan from The Media Club (one of the world's best media shows btw!) joins Wade Kingsley to discuss the latest RAJAR Ratings in the UK.In the UK radio ratings come out quarterly so they end up having a big impact for the decision makers at the top of UK Radio.Our podcast partner is RCS.RCS helps broadcasters at all levels cre
EXCLUSIVE: Kyle's new show first review
PLUS: Some BIG news for superfans of Kyle Sandilands - there's a brand new podcast coming! It's called 'The Kylecast'. You'll get the full details in this episode. (Note - it also means this podcast (The Quarter Hour) stays focused on ALL of radio).Wade Kingsley & Liam Renton gives the radio nerd review of Kyle's new paywalled show. It's $99 per year - is it worth it? Wade's thoughts might be
NEW: 4BC's Jason Matthews is new to Breakfast (Part 2)
Liam Renton sits down with 4BC's new Brisbane breakfast host. He tells Liam about his career across music formats and in off-air roles as a programmer and producer.Also Jason sharesHow he wears his politics with prideWhat his content filters areand how Breakfast moves at a fast pace and what he does to turn that into entertaining talk radio.This is Part 2 of a 2 part conversation.
NEW: 4BC's Jason Matthews is new to Breakfast (Part 1)
PLUS:Liam Renton sits down with 4BC's new Brisbane breakfast host. He tells Liam about his career across music formats and in off-air roles as a programmer and producer.Also Jason sharesHow he wears his politics with prideWhat his content filters areand how Breakfast moves at a fast pace and what he does to turn that into entertaining talk radio.This is Part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Our next ep
NEW: The Fox's Best Radio Promotions
INCLUDING LAST NIGHT'S UNDERDOGS101.9 The Fox is one of the best radio stations at running promotions, led by their Breakfast Show - Fifi, Fev & Nick.In this episode you'll hear about 'Underdogs' and also one they ran earlier this year: 'Fev on your footy team'.Hear how consistency and focusing on your audience is key.There are some great takeaways for every radio show.
NEW: B105 brings back the retro radio merch
Radio nerds unite! B105 Content Director Ed Kirkwood tells Liam Renton why they've gone back to the prize cupboard and cranked out the old B105 merch.Got any radio merch? DM us on instagram your pic (@thequarterhourpodcast) and we'll share it with other radio nerds!
NEW: How Tim Wong-See went from Nova to the ABC
PLUS: How did he land his first radio job at Nova 96.9 in Sydney?In this episode, Liam Renton speaks to Tim Wong-See, ABC Sunshine Coast Breakfast Host.How his love of radio came from an unlikely sourceHis time at AFTRSWhat he learnt about how the off-air culture means for the on-air soundHow his Chinese heritage has been addressed on-airWhat he loves about the ABCIt's a fascinating chat about how
BEHIND THE SCENES: Triple M's No talk day
In this episode of The Quarter Hour podcast Wade Kingsley talks to Brendan Tacey from SCA about Triple M's No Talk Day.It's a world-first radio event where they remove all the talk (presenters, commercials) and play music and powerful production pieces.TW: Mental Health and suicide is discussed in this episode.Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/Are ya
MONDAY MEETING: Kylewashing, Christian O'Connell, Airchecking and more
PLUS: If you want a free aircheck from us, email mail@thequarterhour.com - no matter where you work or where you are in the world. We're a show that is here for radio people.AND shout outs to Merrick & Rosso, Trevor Chappell, Bree Tomasel.
CHRISTIAN O'CONNELL: Part 2: Human connection & listener questions
On The Quarter Hour, we talk to people who are positive about radio. This man is the cheerleader at the front of the parade.Christian O'Connell (Host of GOLD FM Breakfast) has a new book called 'Unscript: The Radical Act of Being Yourself'.In the first of two episodes, Christian talks about:The purpose of the bookHis technique for writing itHow laughter makes us connect as humansThis episode is a
CHRISTIAN O'CONNELL: Part 1: His new book & connecting through laughter
On The Quarter Hour, we talk to people who are positive about radio. This man is the cheerleader at the front of the parade. Christian O'Connell (Host of GOLD FM Breakfast) has a new book called 'Unscript: The Radical Act of Being Yourself'.In the first of two episodes, Christian talks about:The purpose of the bookHis technique for writing itHow laughter makes us connect as humansThis episode is a
NEW: What Kyle can learn from Howard Stern
Howard Stern is the closest radio personality to Kyle. Big name, big show, high risk, high reward.But does Kyle's new venture have enough in-built tension for the audience?American Radio Programmer and Consultant David Hill can pinpoint the moment when Howard changed. It's when he left broadcast radio and went behind the paywall.Does Kyle need an enemy to fight? With no censors, no ACMA, no manage
AIRCHECK: Christian & Bella from i98 (Part 2: their response to Liam's feedback)
In this episode Christian & Bella from i98 FM Wollongong respond to Liam's aircheck yesterday.If you'd like a free aircheck from The Quarter Hour team - email us some audio! mail@thequarterhour.com
AIRCHECK: Christian & Bella from i98 (Part 1: Liam's feedback)
In this episode Liam airchecks Christian & Bella from i98 FM Wollongong.As a Program Director Liam Renton has done thousands of airchecks.Listen along as he looks for great execution, unmatchable chemistry and ways to elevate breaks with suggestions to take their show (and yours) to the next level.Tomorrow - Christian & Bella respond to Liam with their thoughts.If you'd like a free airchec
NEW: The Sales Meeting with Jamie Wood
Jamie Wood is the host of the Media Sales Mastery podcast.In this episode Jamie talks to Wade Kingsley about his podcast episode (and Radio Today article) called 'If radio launched tomorrow, we wouldn’t be defending it, we’d be rationing it'.This is a great episode to sit down and listen to with your sales team.PLUS Wade reveals the one thing he would take to a client who is looking to buy radio.
MONDAY MEETING: Eddie McGuire, The Rock, Radio Station Launches
In this week's Monday Meeting episode, Liam Renton looks at Eddie McGuire's first GOLD FM Sport show. PLUS: with 'The Rock' launching on DAB in Brisbane, we look at great radio station launches in days gone by.AND: BBC Radio 1 has just launched a massive talent search.And as usual, we preview the week of daily episodes ahead on The Quarter Hour podcast.#WeLoveRadio
NEW: What happened in a talent coaching session that shocked Steve Reynolds
TOP 10 Talent Coach Steve Reynolds explains the comment he heard from a radio team which he believes highlights a real challenge for radio management.Steve's blog is here: https://reynoldsgroupradio.com/i-need-this-job-the-creativity-killer/Steve's website is here: https://reynoldsgroupradio.com/
RADIO DYNASTIES: The Vertigans
Liam Renton catches up with Jon Vertigan (Junior). His Father (Jon) and now Son (Ben) all have radio in their veins. Hear about their history and shared passion for the industry we all love.
NEWS: Monique Dews on her career in radio news
PLUS: Radio Programmers who really value the newsroom and the difference it makes.Liam Renton sits down with radio news legend Monique Dews about her career and the future of newsrooms in the age of A.I.Should newsreaders be part of the Breakfast Show team? Monique gives us her answer.
NEW: Ben, Bec, Liam, Liam... and Liam
It's a Liam overload as Liam Renton gets the behind the scenes of Ben & Liam's latest creative idea. It involves two rival breakfast shows... with similar names.Listen to Ben & Liam on KIIS 1023.Listen to Bec & Liam on Life FM Adelaide.
NEW: Jackie O's Legal Update
PLUS: When we will know what the next steps are in the legal proceedings.Natasha Lee, Editor of Mediaweek (and Wade's cohost on Media Tarts each Friday) gives us the latest update including ARN's amended defence that has been made public.
MONDAY MEETING: World Cup of Radio: Who won the morning?
PLUS: Is Kyle's $99 price point going to work? We have our verdict.ALSO: Does talk radio work in Brisbane?AND: Reaction to our interview with Pete & Kymba from Western Australia
EXCLUSIVE: Pete & Kymba's home truths about Perth radio
In this raw and real off-mic chat, Pete Curulli & Kymba Cahill talk about their popular West Australian Breakfast Show on 94.5 Mix FM. Liam Renton sits down with the team to find out what makes them tick, and what makes Perth radio so unique... and what people from the Eastern States don't understand about Perth audiences. It's a great listen.
NEW: Putting together a ripper radio stunt
One week after it happened, Archie and Bretz from Mix FM Sunshine Coast talk to Liam Renton about how the idea of racing 120 km on foot from Maroochydore to Suncorp Stadium came about.You might recognise one of the guys from recent Karl Stefanovic impersonations....
BONUS EPISODE: Greg Byrnes on Talk Radio ratings
PLUS: Why he believes that digital levels the playing field between AM and FM.Wade Kingsley sits down with Head of Content and Station Manager of 2GB Greg Byrnes on why the talk stations are so successful and how hard work and consistency keeps them at the top of the overall ratings.
BONUS EPISODE: Matt O'Reilly on SCA Ratings
PLUS: Which new talent signing has the SCA Sydney office high-fiving Matt for?Wade Kingsley talks to SCA Head of Broadcast Content Matt O' Reilly about yesterday's ratings results.
FIRST: The Ratings Report
Hear all the results first from GFK Survey 4 2026 in Australia. Hosted by Wade Kingsley.
MONDAY MEETING: Kyle's 'behind the scenes' series
PLUS: Reflections on Derryn Hinch, State of Origin on Radio, Richard Stubbs, Sara Cox vs Scott Shannon... and which Australian radio personality has been featured on the BBC? You know his name... Send any questions to us mail@thequarterhour.com or DM us on Instagram @thequarterhourpodcastThe Quarter Hour Podcast is hosted by radio lovers Wade Kingsley & Liam Renton.. New episodes out daily.
EXCLUSIVE: Australia's newest Breakfast Show
In this exclusive interview, Wade Kingsley sits down with Abby Butler & Tyrone Pynor who start hosting triplej's Breakfast Show on Monday morning.After being on the Drive show for the last few years, Abby & Tyrone are fired up and ready to go.In this episode you'll hear:Their different paths to radioHow they first came togetherWho spotted their chemistryWhat they plan to take to Breakfast
That's life: Vale Derryn Hinch
In this episode, Liam talks to Justin Smith, long time 3AW & ABC Melbourne presenter and producer on the life of Derryn Hinch.Derryn passed away earlier today aged 82.
RADIO SCHOOL: Richard Stubbs' Career Lessons
TIPS: How to get your best creativity on the airToday on The Quarter Hour Liam Renton talks to one the all time greats - Richard Stubbs.Stubbsy was one of the biggest names in Melbourne Radio for over 2 decades and today he shares stories from his career and secrets to his success.We learn how he became the first stand up comic in Australia to be cast on a breakfast radio show.He shares what was i
REVIEW: BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox starts on Breakfast
INCLUDES: Special Guest Tom Hanks & audio from her first showRachel McGrath (Freelance Culture Writer) gives her review of the first show from Sara Cox on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast.The show is the most listened to Breakfast show in Europe, having been hosted by Terry Wogan, Chris Evans, Zoe Ball and until recently Scott Mills.Here's a link to Rachel's review: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-ent
ORIGIN SPECIAL: Corey Parker goes from the Broncos to Broadcasting
PLUS: What's it like to compete with your wife on a rival Breakfast Show?As the country gets ready for State or Origin Game 3, we meet a Rugby League legend who's made the transition from football to breakfast radio.From a former Brisbane Broncos Captain to Breakfast host of SENQ, Corey Parker takes us through how he made the transition from football to media.The radio station did he grew up liste
NEW: Why TV needs to look to radio to replace it's biggest stars
PLUS: Who is on Channel 9's Shopping list to replace Kyle Stefanovic?Liam Renton and Rob McKnight from McKnight Tonight look at the reasons why TV Executives need to poach top radio talent when finding a replacement for Karl on the Today Show. They discuss:Attributes radio people have in spades that really shine on TVWhat radio hosts can do better than TV presentersThe top 3 current radio personal
NEW: Monday Meeting with Wade & Liam
PLUS: Should 'The Long Weekend' continue with Eddie McGuire and no co-host?Also...Reaction to our Duncan Campbell interview + behind the scenes gossHow does Wade feel about going up against 'Game Changers'?Who are the big guests on The Quarter Hour this week?Who's the Melbourne 'Amanda Keller'?and which radio show did Wade call in to last week?
NEW: Triple M's Tanya Wilks: Decades at Number 1 in Newcastle
Liam talks to the undisputed Queen of Newcastle Radio - Tanya Wilks.She's been on the air since she was 15 on a number of Newcastle Radio StationsWhy she never left NewcastleThe advantage she thinks she has over any new competitor who comes to NewyHow has she navigated 2 long term on air 'husbands' and how different they areAnd which major radio gig did she turn down to keep calling Newcastle home
RADIO SCHOOL: Rick Dees teaches you how to recycle content
iHeartRadio has uncovered hundreds of once famous Rick Dees weekly Top 40 countdown shows and has given them a new lease on life, playing them on loop on his own channel.On Today's episode of The Quarter Hour we take a look at how the radio legend is recycling, reusing and repurposing content and giving it a fresh life on digital channels around the world.Imaging realising you had decades worth of
FIRST: Kyle & Jackie O's former boss breaks his silence
In this episode, Wade talks to former ARN Chief Content Officer Duncan Campbell. Since the Kyle & Jackie O show ended, Duncan has been unable to talk publicly about it. Now his contract with ARN has ended he's chosen to share answers to some of the burning questions with The Quarter Hour podcast.Did he ever think it would all ended like it did?Was he responsible for the big $100 million 10-yea
NEW: How to tell powerful personal stories on-air
Liam Renton talks to Nic O'Riley (from Bay FM Geelong's Mill and Nic in the morning) about powerful storytelling. Nic suffered a significant personal tragedy when he was a child and he opens up on how he shared his story on-air.
NEW: Monday Meeting with Wade and Liam
Wade & Liam discuss the current issues around radio every Monday morningWhat happened last week on The Long Weekend with Eddie McGuire & Karl StefanovicShould people who get the sack get a farewell showDo social media hits translate to radio ratings?A funny bit of audio from the Chrissie & Ronnie show (featuring Wade playing a caller)
SPECIAL EPISODE: Intern Pete on leaving Kyle & Jackie O
In this Saturday Special, we hear from Intern Pete about leaving Kyle & Jackie O and his new role on the Christian O'Connell Show.PLUS: How he got his start in radio and why he went for producing over being on the air.This is an episode that was first published in May.
EXCLUSIVE: Ash London: "I thought I'd never work in radio again"
To round out Kiwi Week on The Quarter Hour, hear Wade's exclusive chat with The Ash London Show (Ash, Harry and Yas). Hear the story of how their socials blew up with segments like 'Best Ever Key Change'.Also Ash shares...Why this is the show she was born to doWhy a clear vision helped get the show started so now they can go wider on content choicesWhy learning to panel made the difference for her
KIWI WEEK: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & Megan
Find out this show got it's start, PLUS what's it like for a third person to join an established duo? And what's the New Zealand version of the famous 'shit sandwich' airchecking technique? Wade finds out.
KIWI WEEK: Andrew Curtis from Rhema Radio
What's it like to work in one of the most crowded radio markets in the world? How can you stand out?Liam Renton talks to Andrew Curtis who started in commercial radio and now co-hosts The Rhema FM Breakfast Show.
KIWI WEEK: Matty & PJ from The Hits Drive
PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE INTRO FROM A SPECIAL GUESTMatty and PJ are the hosts of their own national network Drive Show on 'The Hits'.PJ is well known to Aussie radio people from her time with Jase Hawkins on 'Jase & PJ', the pre-cursor to Jase, Lauren & Clint.Matty has a national TV profile working for over 15 years with NZ's main broadcaster TVNZ.Listen to their chemistry and why they think thei
NEW: Kyle's interview: Our reaction
PLUS: Ross Stevenson's 3 things you can learn for your radio showAND: a preview of this week's BIG week of episodes
SPECIAL EPISODE: Jackie O Live and Uncensored
In this interview, hear Jackie O talk about working with Kyle. How they came together, their working relationship, the chemistry, and more.This was the most downloaded episode of 'The Quarter Hour' when first published earlier this year.Jackie O is on stage at Radio Days Europe in Athens, 2025. Wade was in the audience listening along.
NEW: Why Kyle was never going to get $85m
PLUS: The latest on Jackie O's legal action.Conrad Liveris is an Independent Economist who explains why Kyle's asking price was unrealistic from the start.Here's the article: https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/kyle-sandilands-was-never-going-to-get-85-million-20260617-p607llHere is his website: https://www.conradliveris.com/
EXCLUSIVE: Christie Hayes' first interview since losing her Breakfast Radio job
NEW EPISODE: Liam Renton chats exclusively with Christie Hayes just hours after she finished her last show live in Hobart.She's raw, she's real... and super positive.How is she dealing with losing her radio gig?What will she miss the most about this radio gigPLUS What's one idea did she have planned that she now wont be able to execute on air (she said you can have it and use it in your market!)Wh
EXCLUSIVE: Australia's Most Successful Breakfast Radio Presenter: Part 2
EXCLUSIVE: Wade Kingsley sits down with 3AW's Ross Stevenson for the second of a 2 part special.What Wade thinks Ross does wellWhere the Rumour File came fromHow long he will keep doing Breakfast radio forHis relationship with the late satirist John Clarke
Farewell to SCA Breakfast Radio Shows: Hear the Audio
Liam Renton celebrates and elevates 3 shows that have finished up this week with SCA.Robbie & Carly from WABronte & Lakey from the Gold CoastDan & Christie from Regional Victoria & Tasmania
BREAKING: Why ARN is the winner in Kyle's settlement
PLUS: What ARN CEO Michael Stephenson told us + Why legal expert Michael Byrnes says this is a two-part deal between ARN and Kyle Sandilands.
BREAKING NEWS: Kyle reaches settlement with ARN
PLUS Changes to SCA Regional Breakfast Shows
EXCLUSIVE: Australia's Most Successful Breakfast Radio Presenter: Part 1
EXCLUSIVE: Wade Kingsley sits down with 3AW's Ross Stevenson for the first of a 2 part special.Where he gets his humility fromThe Number one rule for his radio programWhy he feared telling his father that he was leaving Law for RadioHow he got his start in Community RadioWhy it's important that you get along with your co-hostsHow his co-hosts get chosenWhat he thinks are the biggest news stories i
Karl Stefanovic & Eddie McGuire: The First Show Review
Who loved the show, and who thought it needed more work?Episode Summary:Join hosts Wade Kingsley and Liam Renton on this episode of The Quarter Hour as they dive into the brand-new radio show featuring Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire, known as "The Long Weekend." broadcasting on the Gold Network in Sydney and Melbourne,As Wade and Liam explore the dynamics of the first broadcast, they unveil ins
Ronnie Stanton's Radio Lessons: From Townsville to Toronto (Part 2)
About the Guest(s):Ronnie Stanton is a seasoned radio professional whose career spans multiple continents and decades. Beginning his radio journey in the mid-1990s in Karratha, Western Australia, Ronnie quickly progressed through various roles, including program director, music director, and breakfast radio host. Notably, he helmed successful shows and stations across Australia, from Townsville to
Gfk Survey 3: Christian O'Connell has momentum in Sydney
Plus: How much did KIIS 1065 drop? And which Melbourne station has had a 'best-ever' result? Find out more as Wade Kingsley tracks you through the latest ratings just released.
Ronnie Stanton's Radio Lessons: From Townsville to Toronto (Part 1)
About the Guest(s):Ronnie Stanton is a seasoned radio professional whose career spans multiple continents and decades. Beginning his radio journey in the mid-1990s in Karratha, Western Australia, Ronnie quickly progressed through various roles, including program director, music director, and breakfast radio host. Notably, he helmed successful shows and stations across Australia, from Townsville to
Introducing The MacPack: a podcast from Perth, now on triple j
About the Guest(s):Meet the MacPack: podcast brothers from Perth. Jake, Joe and Riley share a passion for podcasting and broadcasting and the trio has successfully built their brand through the their own podcast. They merge humour and authentic conversations about their lives. The eldest, Jake (29), takes on a leading role, while Joe (27) balances a nerdier in finance, and youngest brother Riley (
Welcome to the podcast, Liam Renton
Episode Summary:Join Wade Kingsley as he welcomes new co-host, "Showbiz" Liam Renton, to The Quarter Hour podcast.The dialogue takes a deeper dive into Wade's transition from Game Changers podcast, which Wade previously co-hosted with Craig Bruce and Irene Hulme. Wade explains, "All good things come to an end, but I love to replace them with other good things as well," sharing key personal and pro
Turning her personal story into compelling radio
About the Guest(s):Sami Muirhead: Sami Muirhead is a celebrated media personality based in Australia with an extensive career spanning journalism, radio, and television. Formerly a TV news journalist, Sami has become a household name thanks to her successful radio career, having co-hosted the Todd and Sami radio show for two decades. Currently hosting "Sami and Friends" on Mix FM, she recently gai
"Everything's at stake": ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd on AI and copyright
About the Guest(s):Annabelle Herd: Annabelle Herd is the CEO of the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA), representing the interests of the Australian music industry and its creators. With extensive experience in the field of copyright law and music industry advocacy, Annabelle plays a pivotal role in driving discussions around the protection and licensure of Australian creative works in
Generation Fresh: Sean Craig Murphy on the future talent for radio
Liam Renton catches up with Sean Craig Murphy, Content Director at Fresh FM Adelaide. They've just unveiled the winner in the 2026 'Generation Fresh' talent search. Have a listen to the Top 5 and hear the winner announced.
The Radio Survivor: Luisa Pelizzari
Filling in for Wade Kingsley, Liam Renton interviews his former co-host Luisa Pelizzari. Luisa is about to celebrate 30 years on-air on Breakfast radio in Albury-Wodonga.
Local Radio Ratings: The Scoreboard from Geelong
Liam Renton catches up with Guy Mylecharane from Bay FM Geelong to discuss the strength of local radio based on the recent ratings.
Caroline Hutchinson: from Breakfast Host to General Manager
While Wade takes a break, Liam Renton is in the host's chair. Liam caught up with someone he greatly admires in radio - Caroline Hutchinson from the Sunshine Coast.Caroline recently returned to radio - not on the air - but in the General Manager's chair.Liam asks her about her career (including working with Doug Mulray) and the charity initiative she drove from a small idea into a national campaig
Best of The Quarter Hour with Radio's Liam Renton
While Wade takes a week's break, Brisbane radio's Liam Renton reflects back on one of his favourite interviews so far - with Robin Bailey.
Community Radio: Powering the local music industry
About the Guest(s):Andrew Khedoori Andrew Khedoori is the Music Director at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA). With an extensive background in radio and a personal passion for Australian music, Andrew has made significant contributions to community radio's impact on the Australian music scene. He began his journey in radio during a gap year in the United States and has sin
Jase Allen on Newcastle ratings + strong Local Breakfast Shows
About the Guest(s):Jase Allen is the Group Content Director for Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) in Newcastle, Australia, overseeing the hit and Triple M stations. With an impressive 18-year tenure at SCA, Jase has built a career spanning various roles across different cities, including on-air positions in Perth and Adelaide, and a notable part of the team at 2DayFM for six years. His expertise lies
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