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
SATURDAY SHOW: Liam, Wade & BBQ Bob live at the Big Pineapple!
We celebrate Queensland radio with the stunning victory of 4BH this week in the Brisbane ratings. PLUS: Ace Radio CEO Mark Taylor joins us liveALSO: Liam's Apology corner is backAND: Who has made the most cume gains in Sydney with The Kyle & Jackie O show gone?Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcas
IRON CHEF: Triple M's 1000 Greatest songs of all time
Liam has a look at Triple M's 1000... a new national promotion with local launches in each marketEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
RATINGS REPORT: Big news in Brisbane, KIIS Syd & Mel steady ahead of new show launches
Hear the first analysis by Wade Kingsley for GfK Survey 6 2026. This covers the survey period 12 July to 19 SeptemberPLUS: How high can Nova 93.7 Perth go?AND: Have Nath & Emma continued their growth?Contact the show: mail@thequarterhour.comBecome a P1 for free: https://www.thequarterhour.com/You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us y
GOING FOR GOLD: Adelaide's oldest radio station gets a new name
Today, Liam looks back at the long (100+ year) history of 5DN/Cruise and now Gold 1323.Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
THE DEBATE: Why KIIS should rename their new Breakfast Shows
Wade makes the case why leading with the personality names isn't the right choice for KIIS for their new show launches in Sydney & Melbourne.'KIIS Breakfast' is bland safe, and the personalities are too unknown for it to work as quickly as ARN need it to.Join the debate!Become a P1: https://www.thequarterhour.com/Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourp
MONDAY MEETING: Roosters win, but so do Newy listeners
Which radio stations excelled at their day-after NRL Grand Final coverage?PLUS: The controversy over naming the new KIIS Breakfast showsALSO: Kyle is heading back into ARN...AND: Other news you might have missedEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us y
SATURDAY SHOW: What do Ash, Issie & Elliot have to do to win over Melbourne?
Today we deep dive the new KIIS Melbourne Breakfast ShowLiam Renton & Sarah Juchima run through Radio's Biggest Whiteboard session and come up with some bold ideas on what they should do when they launch later this Month. Comps, segments and promotions that will guarantee some early wins.Plus we start a rival segment to "Wades World", we think you will love "Letters from Liam".Wade will have h
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Virgin Radio Launch
In our next 'Flashback Friday', Liam Renton talks to Production Guru Jeff Thomas who made the legendary production piece that launched Virgin FM in London.Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
KNIGHT FEVER: How Newcastle Radio is covering the build-up to the NRL Grand Final
Liam Renton chats to Steve Graham (from 'Tanya & Steve' on Triple M Newcastle) about a huge week for local radio.Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
THE DOWNLOAD: James Cridland with the latest data
People aged 13-34 are now listening to their mobile in their car more than their radioPLUS: What does data from other countries tell us?ALSO: How many times a year James and Wade think the GfK ratings should come out?AND: What James is talking about while visiting radio events in LondonEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can subscribe to James
SPECIAL EPISODE: 30 Years of Coast FM Mandurah
Liam Renton catches up with Rod Maldon to celebrate a significant milestone.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
MONDAY MEETING: How did radio cover the AFL & NRL?
Some of the Radio 'A-Teams' are on-air this morning, some aren't... Wade and Liam ask why?PLUS: The ex-radio and now sports podcaster who had great social content this morningALSO: Other news you might have missedAND: The Fresh FM Adelaide Presenter who nailed how to do an engaging breakEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicema
SATURDAY SHOW: KIIS Breakfast + Sarah Juchima
We chat to Executive Producer extraordinare Sarah Juchima (from Howard Stern, Eddie McGuire, Christian O'Connell, Mick Molloy)PLUS: Wade replies to Kyle's producersALSO: Who is the megastar making a special appearance?AND: Which radio announcer was in a traffic accident and featured in their own traffic report?Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastY
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Production from the 1990's on Fox FM
In our first 'Flashback Friday', Liam Renton tracks through some great production from the 1990's from Melbourne radio station Fox FM.Thanks to Lucas Jon & Pat Griffin from our P1's for helping us out with the audio!Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and
KIIS BREAKFAST: "Likeability is not a content strategy"
BPR Senior Consultant David Kidd joins us to offer his thoughts on the announcement of Chris, Amy & Jack for Breakfast on Sydney's KIIS1065.He talks about how being 'nice' doesn't necessarily make great radio.PLUS: Where David thinks the show could be in 12 months timeALSO: What KIIS absolutely needs to do before the show starts on-airEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the soc
IRON CHEF: Melbourne AFL Finals Edition
Here's some great moments from Melbourne radio stations covering AFL Grand Final this weekEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
THE REACTION: Chris, Amy & Jack on KIIS 1065
Radio's worst kept secret... Dr Chris Brown, Amy Gerard & Jack Charles are doing Breakfast on KIIS 1065 from November 9. How will they go?PLUS: Reaction from the socialsALSO: Comments from our P1'sEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your though
MONDAY MEETING: Are Toni & Ryan heading to drive?
Something Irene mentioned on our Saturday Show has us thinking... do all roads lead to Toni & Ryan, or Lu & Jarch... or even a current drive show on another network?PLUS: The Mailbag is overflowing - we answer your questionsALSO: Wade gets Liam back with a hidden piece of audioEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail
SATURDAY SHOW: Irene Hulme is special co-host
She reveals the dirty tricks between Gamechangers and The Quarter HourPLUS: What are some other famous radio dirty tricks stories?ALSO: Who are the personalities that should be on Breakfast radio?AND: Liam's apology corner, featuring the beloved Jules Lung....???Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast!
WE'VE FOUND HIM: The 'Fugitive' is back!
Today the man who was at the centre of one of the greatest radio promotions of all time... it's our exclusive with The Fugitive... aka Michael O'Connor.Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comJoin the P1's... https://www.thequarterhour.com/Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastThe Quarter Hour is published by podtential, helping podcasters know how to grow.You can send us a voicemail to u
GREAT DEBATE: Fill-in host vs replay show?
With both Kyle and Christian O'Connell taking sick days this week, Wade Kingsley and Liam Renton debate the topic: Should you have a fill-in host or play a 'best of' replay show?Join the debate now by singing up to be a P1... Link below.Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comJoin the P1's... https://www.thequarterhour.com/Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail
WOODSY: From Rugby League to Radio
Liam catches up with Triple M Sydney's Aaron 'Woodsy' Woods about his career journey from footy to the microphoneEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comJoin the P1's... https://www.thequarterhour.com/Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
DUMP BUTTON DISASTERS: Toby from Newport on 3AW
Liam catches up with the irrepressible Simon Owens from 3AW about one of the most iconic moments in Australian Radio.Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comJoin the P1's... https://www.thequarterhour.com/Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
MONDAY MEETING: Latest rumours on who's going where
Is Jules Lund heading to KIIS drive with Carrie Bickmore?PLUS: Is Jack Charles going to be the next weather guy on the Today Show?ALSO: find out some of the guests coming up this weekAND: Happy 30th Birthday to Coast FMEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comJoin the P1's... https://www.thequarterhour.com/Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podc
THE SATURDAY SHOW: Carrie to KIIS, but with who?
Natasha Lee from Mediaweek has the latest scoopPLUS: A live aircheck for Irene's new podcast... and she won't like it!ALSO: Abby Fidge making great radio for R U OK DayAND: Liam on the lessons you can learn from the new Oasis movieEmail the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say you
ARN SHAKE UP: Where to next for Will & Woody?
PLUS: Does Carrie hold the keys to all the moves?AND: Why does Liam think there's still a surprise or two to come?Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
RADIO SCHOOL: At Triple M, Moffee's Making Montages
With the anniversary of Steve Irwin's passing and also 9/11 this month - we take a look at the art of the 'radio montage'.A super helpful and creative tool to help radio stations capture pure emotion and connection with their listeners.Moffee from Triple M Coffs Harbour joins us to discuss:How he makes themWhen he rolls them outHow often he plays them andWhere you can start to make your own.Our po
NEW: Guess who could be new to ARN?
PLUS: The trailer for Irene's new podcastAND: Which Australian metro radio station is changing its name?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 wor
NEW: Brisbane Radio Wars in the 90's
Over the weekend, Brisbane celebrated what could be the largest Outside Broadcast in Australian Radio History. The city turned out for Riverfire - its annual Fireworks Show complete with the Royal Australian Airforce F-18 Hornets flying up and down the Brisbane River, while Triple M Breakfast was broadcasting live from the riverbank to a crowd of half a million people.The battle for Brisbane still
BREAKING: Ash London is coming home!
Here's a replay of our chat with her back in June when she was kicking major goals on The Edge NZ.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
MONDAY MEETING: Mailbag and a guest appearance from Tim Blackwell
PLUS: Who are the most value for money radio presenters?AND: Will we find out who is joining ARN for Breakfast sometime this week?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 ar
IRENE RETURNS: The Saturday Morning Show
PLUS: What are the 5 big questions after this week's survey results?AND: Who Liam thinks definitely won't do KIIS Sydney BreakfastALSO: 'Iron Chef' Triana Butler joins us to celebrate a great achievementOur 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
SPECIAL EPISODE: 30 Years of 91.9 Sea FM Sunshine Coast
PLUS: Liam is joined by Paul Amos, the launch Program DirectorAND: The story of the 'Fat Boys'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.You can
EXCLUSIVE: Kyle's Idol: Steve Fitton
PLUS: Archived audio of Craig BruceAND: Who's haircut did Liam want in the 90's?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.You can send us a voi
RATINGS: Matt O'Reilly on what's behind 2Day FM's rise
PLUS: is Fox FM in need of a reset?AND: Who does Matt want to win the AFL Premiership based on ratings alone?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 th
RATINGS REPORT: A good day for 2DayFM
PLUS: Do Ben & Liam have some more work to do in Adelaide? Wade has some advice.AND: KIIS Sydney & Melbourne steady ahead of their new breakfast show announcements very soon.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
MONDAY MEETING: Kyle, Tim Lee, Mailbag and more!
PLUS: Welcome to new P1's... including a high profile new member!AND: Do we talk about mental health in radio as much? What are some of the reasons for burnout?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
SATURDAY SHOW: Kyle's emotional shock + special guest Tim Lee
PLUS: The return of Wade's List.... or is it?Email us anytime: mail@thequarterhour.comJoin our P1's - it's free - www.thequarterhour.com TW: This episode deals with issues of mental health. If you are finding things challenging please contact Lifeline 0n 13 11 14Our podcast partner is RCS.RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playo
NEW: Doubling down on Dolly
Yesterday we reflect how Aussie Radio tackled the passing of Dolly Parton. Today we have more great radio from what our listeners sent in to play!If you ever have any great audio - email it to us mail@thequarterhour.comOur 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, suppo
DOLLY PARTON DIES: How radio handled it live
PLUS: SPECIAL GUEST INTERN PETEYou know the concept. 'Iron Chef ' radio moments. When every station has the same ingredients, but who can serve up a better dish?Today we reflect how Aussie Radio tackled the passing of Dolly Parton.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 tr
EXCLUSIVE: How programmers can grow time spent listening
In radio worldwide, reach (cume) is holding steady but time spent listening (TSL) is on the decline.However there's one place that programmers often don't focus to retain listeners - the creativity of commercials inside the commercial breaks.Today Wade Kingsley talks to two legendary audio creatives, Matt Dickson from SCA and Chris Greggson from Tapt Media. They discuss the way to engage audiences
NEW: Steve Graham's radio journey from fisherman to funnyman
As a teenager one of Wade's favourite radio shows was 'Garth and Steve' on Triple M Adelaide. Almost ironic that Liam then gets to interview Steve Graham.From a humble fisherman to launching a Triple M station to over 30 years in Newcastle, Steve Graham is a radio icon in his town, and today we find out why.He's real, he's vulnerable, he's worts and all. And that's why he is so good at what he doe
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.You can send us
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.You can send us a
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.You can send us a voicem
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!You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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.comYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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.Y
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.#WeLoveRadioYou can send us a voicemail to us
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/You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us yo
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.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts
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.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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 AustraliaYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast!
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....You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
FIRST: The Ratings Report
Hear all the results first from GFK Survey 4 2026 in Australia. Hosted by Wade Kingsley.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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