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Game Changers Radio

Game Changers: Radio
Kyle and Jackie O
ARN
Nova
Melbourne
Kyle Sandilands
Melbourne Radio Wars
Melbourne Radio
Radio Broadcasting
Radio Industry
Sydney
Australian Radio
Kyle and Jackie O Show
Jason Lauren
Triple M
Jackie O
Australia
Podcasting
SCA
Christian O'connell
Audience Engagement

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.

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In this episode, we discuss the fall out from GfK survey 3 and the potential plans for ARN to build a new breakfast show in Sydney with multi-platform TV stars.

According to reports, CEO Michael Stephenson is looking at TV talent for his next KIIS br... more

Is it possible to lose 130,000 listeners and be happy with the result? That is potentially the case for ARN today. Whilst a portion of the audience have left KIIS breakfast, it’s not exactly clear where they’ve gone.

Irene and Craig dissect GFK surve... more

Commercial Radio Australia released national revenue numbers recently showing a slight decline in metro radio revenue, but a 9% increase in digital audio. The winds are blowing in one direction, towards a digital future, and the question on every cre... more

In this week’s episode, we preview the next round of GfK survey results which are released June 11. The expectation is that Kyle and Jackie’s audience will leave - but how big will the losses be and which stations will benefit most? We have 3 scenari... more

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Recent Guests

Bella Frizza
Radio host on the Gold Coast, content creator
CFM Gold Coast
Episode: Taking the Kyle and Jackie O story to TikTok with Bella Frizza.
Karl Stefanovic
Australian television and radio presenter
Karl Stefanovic (guest)
Episode: Karl and Eddie - disrupting the status quo.
Eddie McGuire
Australian television presenter and media executive
Eddie McGuire (guest)
Episode: Karl and Eddie - disrupting the status quo.
Matty Johnson
Guest discussing Kyle Sandilands and podcasting strategy
Episode: Why Kyle Sandilands needs to start publishing his podcast - NOW.
Abbie Chatfield
Guest on KIIS Breakfast, polarizing media figure
KIIS Breakfast
Episode: Kyle and Jackie’s not so happy anniversary.
Kris Fade
Former Sydney radio figure, suggested as a potential KIIS option
Virgin Radio Dubai/Radio industry
Episode: Kyle Sandilands - Let’s make the ARN share price great again.
Marty Sheargold
Australian radio presenter and comedian
Former Triple M/Sydney Breakfast host
Episode: Marty Sheargold celebrating 10 years of radio game changers
Jack Steele
Member of The Inspired Unemployed, media personality and creator
The Inspired Unemployed
Episode: Inside the breakdown of Kyle and Jackie O
Matt Ford
Member of The Inspired Unemployed, comedian and creator
The Inspired Unemployed
Episode: Inside the breakdown of Kyle and Jackie O

Hosts

Irene Hulme
Host of Game Changers Radio; veteran radio professional with extensive on-air and production experience.
Craig Bruce
Co-host of Game Changers Radio; experienced interviewer and strategy-focused radio professional.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 419 ratings
  • Wowwwiee

    Hands up ✋🏽 if your over this nerdy lawyer dribbling his legal jargon! Enough is enough !!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Aaenal Beids
    Australia2 months ago
  • K&J fan, new Game Changers fan

    I’ve been looking for someone to help me understand what happened with the K&J show. IMO they were the best radio station in the country and whilst I struggled with Kyle’s politics and was frustrated with his inability to portray both sides fairly, I loved their banter, their segments and the way they ran their show. It was worlds apart from the others, who just feel so rehearsed and unnatural.

    Your podcast has done an excellent job of deep diving into why it exploded, the issues facing both l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kellyrose-1983
    Australia2 months ago
  • Clarification

    The “two-headed monster” description is accurate. But just to be clear, the curiosity around Kyle and Jackie O right now isn’t coming from fans.

    People are paying attention because it looks like behaviour that’s been normalised for decades is finally catching up with them.

    For more than 25 years the show has trained parts of Sydney to accept a level of disrespect and humiliation disguised as humour. Jackie’s role in laughing along and enabling Kyle’s behaviour is arguably just as concerning, b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WintersLW
    Australia3 months ago
  • 8/10 but...

    Hey guys

    Love the podcast, however you need to speak to Gary Shannon and Fred Botica - the two kings of Perth radio of the past 30 years.

    PS can you please update your current email address as your domain hasn’t been renewed.

    Cheers

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Hadji89
    Australia3 months ago
  • RADIO IS IN MY DNA…

    I love this pod… maybe I’m biased cos I know CB and Reeny (and waaaaaade sort of!?) but I just love hearing the weekly goss on an industry I’ve worked in for 31 years.. and these guys are so smart

    Funny and sharp - I learn I laugh I cry lol it’s a JOY! Xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bianca Dye
    Australia6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging industry insight and practical takes on radio strategy.
High-quality guests and interviews that offer behind-the-scenes industry context.
Honest, thoughtful analysis of complex industry issues.
Great interviews with seasoned radio veterans and timely takes on current media shakeups.
Credible hosts who bring experience and clear perspectives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Taking the Kyle and Jackie O story to TikTok with Bella Frizza.
Q: So TikTok is your platform of choice for this story by the look of it. Has your audience profile changed over the last 10 weeks? What are you doing in terms of publishing cadence and finding content for this story?
Bella explains she stays on top of updates via her algorithm, hops between Instagram and TikTok, and keeps posting because fan demand is high; she's committed to updating followers as the story develops.
The Kyle and Jackie O legal battle - a view from all sides.
Q: What is the likelihood of settlement before court?
Historically, cases like this tend to settle because all sides have notable strengths and weaknesses, making a negotiated outcome more efficient than extended litigation.
Jackie Henderson sues ARN for $82 million.
Q: What are the chances of the two cases being joined under one judge?
They are highly unlikely to be joined because Jackie's case is in the Fair Work division focusing on breaches of the Fair Work Act, while Kyle's is more commercially driven; the separate divisions and distinct legal theories suggest parallel but separate proceedings.
Kyle’s settlement could include a microphone
Q: Now Michael, can I sue Craig Bruce for some sort of defamation? Does that apply here, do you think?
The discussion suggests defamation is not the central issue; the focus is on contract termination, remedies, and whether Kyle can return to air. The defense would analyze truth and context, but the bigger question is whether the termination was valid and what relief the court should grant.
Inside the breakfast show that is set to dominate Brisbane.
Q: What skills do digital producers need in the evolving landscape of radio?
Josh emphasized the importance of passion and genuine content creation, focusing on those who actively engage in making creative content.

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2. Karl Stefanovic
3. Eddie McGuire
4. Matty Johnson
5. Abbie Chatfield
6. Kris Fade
7. Marty Sheargold
8. Jack Steele

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