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Game Changers Radio
by Game Changers: Radio
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.
Episodes
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New Podcast: Media Bubble - The Trailer
Missing Game Changers Radio, this might be something that fills the void. I’m launching a new podcast this Thursday called Media Bubble. Ben Willee, Peter Whitehead and I unpack the week in media - from the inside. There's plenty of radio talk, but the conversation goes wider - TV, streaming,...
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The next chappter.
Kyle begins a new chapter on Monday with KSLive and it’s time for us to turn the page too. Huge thanks to Christian O'Connell for letting us share a snippet of his audiobook, Unscript. The Melbourne Radio Wars trailer produced by Dom Evans at EARSAY. Thanks to our partners RCS Software and Abe's...
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The Business of Kyle: When Do Brands Start Calling?
Kyle Sandilands has launched his subscription platform. The next question is obvious: when do the advertisers arrive? Head of data and media at Spinach Advertising Ben Willee joins us to explore what agencies are really looking for, how valuable paying subscribers are compared to traditional…
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There’s something about Mary.
For months, Mary Madigan has been one of the journalists covering the biggest story in Australian media. Now she's become part of it. The news.com.au reporter joins Game Changers Radio for her first in-depth interview since accepting a role alongside Kyle Sandilands on his new subscription...
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Inside Kyle's New World: The App, The Audience and The Brand
Kyle Sandilands' biggest career gamble is officially underway. This week we deliver our first App Report, discussing what subscription success really looks like. How many subscribers does Kyle need? What makes fans willing to pay? And can a personality built for mass-market radio thrive inside a...
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Jules Lund: The OG of IG.
Long before creators, subscriptions and direct-to-consumer media became the industry's biggest conversation, Jules Lund was building for a world most broadcasters couldn't yet see. In this wide-ranging interview, Jules explains what legacy media got wrong, why audiences matter more than…
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Michael Byrnes explains why ARN Wants Kyle's Affidavits.
Another major twist in Jackie Henderson's Federal Court battle with ARN. This week, the court ruled that ARN can rely on sworn affidavits from Kyle Sandilands and his manager Bruno Bouchet that were originally prepared for Kyle's own legal case. Why were these documents so important? What is ARN...
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From Millions to Thousands: Kyle's Biggest Bet Yet
Radio's greatest strength has always been the shared live moments. We unpack Tommy and Carrie's viral on-air moment and why thousands of people hearing something at exactly the same time is still broadcast's superpower. Then we turn to Kyle Sandilands' biggest career gamble. With his new...
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BREAKING: Kyle Sandilands' Drops Trailer to Documentary as we go behind the scenes.
We've been given exclusive access to the brand-new documentary following Kyle Sandilands' journey from his dramatic departure from radio to the launch of his new streaming platform. In this special breaking-news episode, documentary producer Josh Fox joins us to take us behind the scenes…
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The Feb 26 Letter That Could Decide Jackie’s Case
Everything now appears to come back to one document: Jackie Henderson's complaint letter to ARN on 26 February. In this episode, workplace relations lawyer, Michael Byrnes, explains why ARN's amended defence has shifted the battleground away from the on-air argument and onto Jackie's motivation…
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The Clock Is Ticking for ARN
Survey 4 is done. Kyle Sandilands Live launches on August 10. ARN now has just four surveys left to rebuild breakfast in Sydney and Melbourne. This week, we unpack why replacing Kyle & Jackie O is far more complicated than simply making a few phone calls. Craig reflects on his own experience...
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Kyle's New Show: Bruno Reveals Everything
Kyle Sandilands' new show is now just over three weeks away, and for the first time Kyle's manager, Bruno Bouchet, joins us to reveal what happens next: the August 10 launch, the app, subscription pricing, the up coming documentary, and how a four-hour show comes together outside the traditional...
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The KIIS slide continues
GFK survey 4 results are in and we have all the analysis from former ARN head of content Duncan Campbell. KIIS Sydney breakfast continues to lose audience, the big question is - have they reached the bottom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is 2026 the Year Australian Media Changed Forever? | Tim Burrowes
After one of the most extraordinary months Australian media has seen, Mumbrella publisher Tim Burrowes joins us to make sense of it all. Why did Eddie McGuire's Gold experiment stumble so badly? Was ARN's decision to part ways with Karl Stefanovic driven purely by advertiser pressure? And has the...
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BREAKING NEWS: Exclusive - Kyle Sandilands secret project revealed.
We've obtained exclusive details about Kyle Sandilands' next move. Josh Fox and the team at AIMS Creator Hub have opened the door on a six-part documentary following Kyle's return, and we also reveal everything we're hearing about the launch of Kyle Live - it’s happening sooner than you think. If...
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Meet the Montoyas
The Montoyas are one of Australia's funniest and fastest-growing podcast success stories, and in this episode they join us to unpack how it all happened. Tayla and Marcelo Montoya talk about the early pilot sessions that almost never happened to building one of the country's most engaged online...
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Inside the MFW Playbook: Do Advertisers Really Listen?
For months we've heard the claims. Campaigns are being cancelled. Broadcasters are under pressure. Careers are changing. So what happens when those complaints land inside an advertising agency? Ben Willee from Spinach Advertising joins us to explain how brands assess risk, what "brand safe"…
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Kyle and Karl - the truth behind the headlines.
Did someone really register a Kyle-and-Karl domain name? We checked. Craig reveals what Kyle Sandilands told him directly, why the rumour doesn't stack up, and why the idea makes little commercial sense. Then we revisit the biggest lessons from our blockbuster conversation with former ARN head of...
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Karl cast out by the mad witches.
Karl Stefanovic is out. ARN has pulled the plug 3 weeks after the show even launched, leaving staff stunned and raising bigger questions about how media companies manage risk in 2026. Michael Byrnes joins us to explain the legal and commercial realities behind the decision, the power of…
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Inside the Kyle and Jackie O downfall : Former Head of Content Duncan Campbell Breaks His Silence
Former ARN executive Duncan Campbell speaks openly about Kyle & Jackie O's Melbourne launch, the challenges of managing superstar talent, the impact of MFW and why it took so long for them to respond to their campaign, along with all the conversations taking place behind closed doors as the…
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Karl, is that you?
Andrew Denton once said on Game Changers, "You've just got to put yourself in play.” Nobody embodies that idea better than Henry Bretz. From local radio on the Sunshine Coast to millions of social media views through his hilarious Karl Stefanovic videos, Henry's story is the perfect example of...
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Meet the Sydney Podcasters ARN Should Be Listening to.
ARN’s search for a new breakfast show to replace Kyle and Jackie O continues. Irene shares her pick for the big gig and Craig thinks there's one podcast that deserves to be on their radar. This week we introduce you to Tayla and Marcelo Montoya—a content partnership that is building momentum as…
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Who Sacked Jackie Henderson?
One question is beginning to dominate Jackie Henderson's legal battle with ARN. Who actually made the decision to sack her? According to court documents, Jackie's legal team says they still don't know who the decision-makers were after she told the company she could no longer work with Kyle...
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Karl’s Far right wrong move.
One podcast interview has triggered one of the biggest media stories of the year. Channel 9 and Karl Stefanovic have reportedly parted ways following Karl's interview with UK activist Tommy Robinson. But was this really about one podcast... or was it the moment an already changing relationship...
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Ask Kyle Anything: Your Questions, Answered
After hundreds of comments, messages and questions from listeners, Kyle Sandilands is back. In this special bonus episode, Kyle answers questions submitted by the Game Changers audience, including the biggest question we forgot to ask during our exclusive interview. We also discuss the…
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Exclusive: Kyle Sandilands Breaks His Silence
After months of legal battles, headlines and speculation, Kyle Sandilands sits down for his first and only in-depth interview since reaching a settlement with ARN. In a raw and revealing conversation, Kyle takes us inside the final days of the Kyle & Jackie O Show, the moment everything changed…
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Case Closed? Lawyer Michael Byrnes Explains the Kyle Settlement and Jackie’s Next Move
After months of court filings, subpoenas, hearings and speculation, the biggest legal story in Australian radio has taken a dramatic turn: Kyle Sandilands and ARN have settled. A few weeks ago, workplace relations lawyer Michael Byrnes told us that most disputes like this end in settlement. This...
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Kyle Breaks His Silence exclusively on Game Changers.
Last week, while walking the dogs, Craig received an unexpected phone call from Kyle Sandilands. What followed was a conversation we've kept confidential until now. Today, Kyle and ARN have settled their legal dispute, bringing one of the most extraordinary chapters in Australian radio history to...
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Karl & Eddie: Big Names, Small Opinions?
The most anticipated radio launch of 2026 has arrived. Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire's multi-platform experiment is finally on air—but does the content match the promise? Craig and Irene unpack week one, the risks of appointment listening in radio, and whether ARN is building a show or…
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Can a TV host save a radio show?
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 breakfast move. Will it work? We have our…
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GFK survey 3. KIIS breakfast sheds 130,000 listeners.
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 survey 3 results. Hosted on Acast. See...
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How to make money in podcasting? Matt Johnson answers the biggest question of them all.
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 creators lips is “how do I make money from my...
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Survey 3 ratings preview - Will KIIS Sydney be dethroned in breakfast?
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 scenarios for you to ponder. We’ll also discuss ARN’s...
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Jackie subpoenaed by ARN
In this episode, we discuss the potential fall-out from ARN’s request for documents from Jackie in their case against Kyle. What will we see in her communication with Gemma and others preceding and following the Feb 20 blow-up. Also this week more on Bianca Dye, your feedback has been loud and...
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Ex Kyle and Jackie O producer Josh Fox on why you should be excited about what is next for them.
The Australian Audio Awards happened in Sydney on Thursday night and in this episode we talk with ex Kyle and Jackie O producer, Josh Fox who won the independent podcast of the year award as well as best independent podcast host. From driving the social media for the Kyle and Jackie O show, to...
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Taking the Kyle and Jackie O story to TikTok with Bella Frizza.
The Kyle and Jackie O break up has been a dream story for so many content creators. Leading the charge is Bella Frizza, a self confessed Kyle and Jackie super fan and radio host on the Gold Coast. We find out what she makes of the story so far and her predictions of what might happen next. Keep…
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Kyle and Jackie’s relationship breakdown 5 years in the making.
In this week’s episode, we discuss the Daily Telegraph article from last week claiming that Jackie had been slowly breaking up with Kyle over a 5 year period in the lead up to their Feb 20 on-air clash. Is it possible that she could have been thinking about ending the show whilst also signing a…
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Karl and Eddie - disrupting the status quo.
Massive news form ARN with the announcement of “the Long weekend” a brand new radio show coming to the Gold network from June 19 and hosted by Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire. How will it sound, and how will it work? We have lots of questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Intern Pete is Golden. What’s next for KIIS Sydney breakfast?
In this episode, we discuss the move of Intern Pete from KIIS 1065 breakfast to Gold, where he’ll work alongside Christian O’Connell. Will ARN look to replace him on KIIS or do they have other plans? The KIIS breakfast line-up continues to evolve, with new guests entering the ring, we discuss...
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Why Kyle Sandilands needs to start publishing his podcast - NOW.
In this episode, we talk with one of Australia’s best content creators, Matt Johnson from the Two Doting Dads podcast, about why Kyle needs to immediately activate his "Kyle Live" project. Matt believes that the time is now and that every day Kyle is not online and in the social feeds of his...
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Is Kris coming to KIIS?
In this episode a chance meeting in Toronto with Kris Fade has given us the inside track on whether he’s a front runner for the KIIS breakfast show. Craig has all the details of his one on one conversation with the man who everyone is talking about. Also this week, we discuss the fallout from…
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Inside the new Kyle and Jackie O court filings with Michael Byrnes.
In this episode we talk with Michael Byrnes our legal expert about this week’s mega dump from both Kyle and Jackie O with all the detail and controversy from their new court filings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The ARN AGM: The Kyle & Jackie O fallout ARN can't hide
Tim Burrowes from Mumbrella joins us to decode what ARN were really saying between the lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kyle and Jackie’s not so happy anniversary.
In this episode, we reflect on the 2 year anniversary of the launch of Kyle and Jackie O into Melbourne. What was meant to be the beginning of a journey that would eventually realise Kyle’s national ambitions became the beginning of the end for K and J. We’ll take you through all the gory…
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The Kyle and Jackie O legal battle - a view from all sides.
In this episode we bring you up to speed with everything you need to know about the Kyle and Jackie O legal battle with ARN. Our legal expert Michael Byrnes from Swaab gives us a full 360 degree view of the biggest legal fight in Australian media history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Kyle Sandilands - Let’s make the ARN share price great again.
In this episode, we discuss the fall-out from the GfK survey 2 ratings, has KIIS dodged a bullet or is there still another ratings show to be fired? We’ll talk about the potential of a soft landing for KIIS breakfast in Sydney and what that means for ARN. A massive week in court, with ARN…
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"If you buy Kyle, you get Kyle” Another day in court for Kyle and Jackie O.
Plenty to discuss from today’s court proceedings with our legal expert Michael Byrnes, including a new date being proposed for both cases to be heard concurrently or consecutively. Listen now for the latest legal insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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KIIS dodges a bullet. Survey 2 results are in. Kyle and Jackie’s audience aren’t leaving.
Sydney’s radio results are in and the results are a massive sigh of relief for Kiis with the breakfast show sitting at number 1 in the rankings. We have all the details on why and how the Kyle and Jackie audience have stayed loyal, for the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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A new twist in the Kyle and Jackie bust-up. ARN comes out swinging.
Details from ARN’s statement of claim in their defence of terminating the contracts of Kyle and Jackie O have been made available today, we talk with our legal expert Michael Byrnes about the key points from their case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where will the Kyle and Jackie audience go? Survey 2 ratings predictions.
In this episode, we’re joined by former head of MMM Mike Fitzpatrick to discuss this week’s survey results. GfK survey 2 numbers land on Thursday and it will be our first glimpse into the impact of the Kyle and Jackie O implosion. Where will the audience go and how quickly will we see that…
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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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