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This podcast hosted by media professional Nic Hayes is all about getting the education and motivation to work with media. Understanding the drivers, the tips, the very skills required to make it in the media makes this a must listen podcast for all communicators and business owners.
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Podcast on podcasting with the Wine Chats Podcast
Wine Chats: What gives a podcast the X factor? Great chemistry, honest conversation and the willingness to keep showing up. Wine Chats hosts Billi Milovanovic and Lyndsey Kirkwood join Nic Hayes on #TheExpertsPodcast for a behind-the-scenes look at building a podcast from scratch. What began with...
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Gabe Enslin
This episode dives deep into the challenges small business owners face and the crucial role they play in our economy. Gabe Enslin, a sought-after small business expert, reminds us that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are indeed the backbone of the Australian economy. They generate over fifty...
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WNOW - Dave and Tadhg
Mental health for men has been in the past a taboo subject, two Irishmen are changing this with a coffee and a bit of exercise. Dave Eccles and Tadhg Kennelly the founders of When No One's Watching (WNOW) share their story on The Experts podcast. The pandemic served as a catalyst, revealing the...
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Stephen Cenatiempo
Beyond Canberra’s Political Bubble Canberra might be the centre of Australian politics, but it is also a city of tradies, teachers, business owners and families dealing with the same pressures as the rest of the country. In this episode of The Experts Podcast, Nic Hayes speaks with 2CC breakfast...
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Trevor Young
Why Earned Media Matters More Than Ever AI, fake experts and misinformation are reshaping the communications landscape. In this episode of The Experts Podcast, Nic Hayes speaks with leading PR strategist Trevor Young about the growing challenge of establishing trust and credibility in an...
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Russel Howcroft
The Changing Media Game with Russel Howcroft The media landscape has changed dramatically, but one thing hasn’t: the battle for attention. This week on The Experts Podcast, Nic Hayes sits down with one of Australia’s most recognised advertising and media figures, Russel Howcroft, to unpack what…
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Jason Blyth
Putting Children First A confronting story of lived experience, systemic failure and the fight to reform child protection. In this episode of The Experts Podcast, Nic Hayes sits down with child safety advocate and founder of the Child First Movement, Jason Blyth. Jason’s story is difficult…
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Kane Tyler Smith
Growth Isn’t Always Success What happens when a business grows fast, turns over more than $30 million and employs 140 people, but still struggles to pay the bills? In this episode of The Experts Podcast, Nic Hayes sits down with trades entrepreneur Kane Tyler Smith for a refreshingly open...
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Do you get paid for your media appearances?
Should Media Contributors Get Paid? Should experts and regular contributors be paid for appearing in the media? It is a debate that has been around for years, but Amanda Rose’s very public departure from her weekly spot on Seven’s Sunrise has put it firmly back on the agenda. This week on The...
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Preparing for #MeetTheMedia
A solo performance from Nic Hayes today on the frequently asked questions around the event #MeetTheMedia. The 2026 season of #MeetTheMedia kicks off in Brisbane and it is SOLD OUT. The other events in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide are filling up fast. The frequently asked questions around...
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Remembering Derryn Hinch
Celebrating the Life of Derryn Hinch: The Human Headline Few figures have left a mark on Australian media quite like Derryn Hinch. For almost six decades, the New Zealand-born broadcaster, journalist, newspaper editor, television presenter and senator built a career on asking the difficult...
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Rob McKnight
It is always fascinating when the media becomes the story. The departures of two of Australia’s biggest broadcast personalities, Karl Stefanovic from television and Kyle Sandilands from radio, have dominated headlines. Their every move is analysed, every rumour reported, but what happens once the...
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Graeme Cowan
One of the true trailblazers in mental health, resilience and leadership joins us on The Experts Podcast this week. A man with lived experience who has dedicated much of his working life to helping leaders become better at what they do. His message starts with two simple but often overlooked...
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Sofie Formica
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you will recognise our next guest from her days on television. A pioneer for women in television hosting, she now finds herself waking up Queenslanders on breakfast radio. In her own words, television is still not completely out of the question. There may even be…
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Dr Neryl East
Have you noticed that public figures are becoming a little freer with their language? The Leader of the Opposition labels the Prime Minister an "arrogant prick". The leader of One Nation calls a reporter a "bitch". The President of the United States, Donald Trump, drops the F-bomb during a press...
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Valerio Veo
The launch of a new season of The Experts always has to be special. I cannot help but feel we needed to dive deeper into the conversations started by Darryl Sparey of Hard Numbers and Simon Murphy from indigo murphy on the topic of GEO. Where it is going and are the days of SEO numbered? I felt...
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Pat Panetta
Overnights is one of the toughest shifts in radio. The hours are demanding, the talkback unpredictable, and the audience… occasionally unfiltered. It takes a skilled broadcaster to hold it all together and still deliver a compelling program. Our next guest does exactly that. Pat Panetta is a...
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Darryl Sparey and Simon Murphy talk GEO
If you’ve ever dabbled in the dark arts of SEO, you’ll understand the frustration, time, money and effort poured into results that don’t always stack up. Now there’s a new force reshaping search: Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO); the system underpinning how AI and large language models…
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Kathryn Taylor
In this episode of #TheExpertsPodcast, we speak with Kathryn Taylor, CEO of EON Foundation—an organisation proving that location is no barrier to powerful storytelling and meaningful media impact. Working across some of the most remote communities in Australia, EON Foundation is transforming the...
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Medianet Media Landscape Report 2026
If you work in the communications space or even just have a general interest in the mood and where media is at this moment, then the Medianet Landscape Report is a must read. Amrita Sidhu, Managing Director of Medianet joins us each year to discuss the findings, and while many won't be…
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Only You - Dr Marny Lishman
It wasn't that long ago we had this guest on the show for her last book, now, her new one is out in April called Only You; The unexpected gift of being alone. Dr Marny Lishman was only with us sixteen episodes ago with her book Crisis to Contentment and she's back with an absolute page turner. A...
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Oliver Peterson
The radio industry is highly competitive, and most broadcasters don't get the chance to part ways with their employer on their own accord (ask Kyle Sandilands). Our guest on The Experts podcast moved stations on his own terms and he couldn't be happier. Oliver Peterson was the Drive presenter on...
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Who you will meet at #MeetTheMedia
#Meet the Media: What Journalists Actually Want The #MeetTheMedia tour is locked in for 2026, with events across Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. But what do journalists really get out of it? In this episode, Nic Hayes speaks with three experienced media professionals who attend…
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Carmen Braidwood
This week on The Experts Podcast, former co-host Carmen Braidwood returns to unpack what may well be the LinkedIn post of the year and a conversation that has struck a nerve across the events industry. The topic? The ongoing practice of event organisers asking speakers, particularly women to…
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Ashlee Harrison
At just 21 years old, Ashlee Harrison set out to do something most people wouldn’t even contemplate, start a mental health charity. Seventeen years later, she is still leading it, and the impact is now being felt across generations of young Australians. Ashlee is the CEO of zero2hero, an...
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Terry Barnes
For all Australian political followers, this episode of The Experts is for you. There is no doubt that the current political environment is reaching new depths of despair for the opposition and for those who consider themselves conservative voters. There is effectively no opposition; the…
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Jordana Borensztjn
We kick off The Experts podcast in 2026 with some energy to get you motivated and launch the year with a bit of vigour. Communications and body language expert Jordana Borensztajn is as fiery as her hair, with a wit to match and the attitude to back it up! Jordana has worn a lot of different hats...
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Phoebe Netto
Phoebe Netto is the founder and Managing Director of Pure Public Relations. Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify of Apple Podcasts. All Australians are hurting after the tragedy in Bondi this week. We are feeling the pain and loss of innocence stolen by an act of terrorism on Sydney's iconic Bondi…
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Zain Peart
The housing crisis and home affordability has been a hot topic in the media in 2025. There really doesn't seem to be a solution through government initiatives or legislation but one thing is for sure, we all need to be savvier in the way we approach borrowing and investments. Our guest this…
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Kate Toon
Kate Toon is an author, speaker, and a marketing/SEO expert who has a wonderful take on life. She loves to write books, so much so that she bought a bookstore! Kate has an amazing energy which I saw firsthand at a recent event put on by Jacqueline Brooker. She’s a natural communicator and a...
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Dr Nicole Lee
Dr Nicole Lee is internationally known for her work in alcohol and other drug treatment and research. She is well known for her expertise in Australia's methamphetamine crisis and in the treatment of alcohol and other drug problems. She is a consulting psychologist and a behaviour change expert....
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Jonathon Woolfrey
Our guest on The Experts podcast today is Jonathon Woolfrey, a leading Human Resources expert and commentator, and Managing Partner of HR agency, Talenting. Human Resources is a fascinating topic with great appeal to the media, because just about all of us are affected, being either employees or...
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Billi Fitzsimons
How do young people engage in the news cycle? Where do they go for information? What content interests them? These are the questions brands, businesses, and governments are asking as they all try to connect with younger audiences. This week on the podcast we speak with someone who has some of…
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Grace Fitzgibbon
Our guest on this episode is Grace Fitzgibbon. She’s an experienced journalist with a nightly segment on Seven’s Sydney 6pm evening news bulletin called ‘Brightside’. It’s a welcomed positive community news story within the news, which goes against the general difficult daily grind of the news....
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Lisa Cox
Lisa Cox is a former advertising professional that had the world in front of her… she wasn't born disabled, but a moment at an airport changed her life forever. The representation of people with disability in advertising and marketing still has a long way to go. People are so blinkered in their...
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Tom Elliott
One of Melbourne’s most influential voices on radio, 3AW’s Morning show presenter Tom Elliott is our guest on this episode to chat all things media. Tom started his radio career at 3RRR before moving to 3AW to present the weekend program. His career progressed when he took over the Drive show…
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Julie-anne Sprague
What is wealth? Is it financial security? Is it time? Is it just the freedom to do what you want? There are many answers to this question, but it’s all very subjective and individual. This week on The Experts podcast we speak with The Australian's Wealth Editor, Julie-anne Sprague (or JAS as she…
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Dr Marny Lishman
On this episode of The Experts Podcast we speak with a fantastic expert, who has spent the last ten years building and developing her media profile, so much so that she is now known right across the country. Dr Marny Lishman is a health and community psychologist, a successful keynote speaker…
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Amy Jacobson
Emotional Intelligence is no longer a taboo topic, or a catch phrase for mindfulness and wellbeing gurus. It’s something that appears in every part of our lives, in the family, amongst friends, and in the workplace. Amy Jacobson is an Emotional Intelligence specialist and is the author of two...
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Laura Grierson
Employers and employees have a fascinating work relationship. Workplace stories and topics are always of interest to the media because their listeners/viewers/readers are generally either an employer or an employee. Our guest on the Experts Podcast this week is Executive Search specialist Laura...
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Daniel Healion
#MeetTheMedia in #Melbourne and #Sydney takes place in October 2025, and it’s the place for all experts, business owners, brands, and communicators to be! This episode we chat to Daniel Healion who is one of the Sydney #media that will be in attendance. Daniel Healion is the Executive Producer of...
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Evan Lucas
Economic Futurist Evan Lucas is our guest on this episode, which is a great listen if you are looking for tips on how to make it in the media. Evan is a regular media commentator, he’s on the speaking circuit, he’s also an author, and a podcast host. Thirteen years ago, Evan was a media…
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Adam Shand
Investigative journalist Adam Shand has seen it all, particularly when it comes to the crime underworld in Australia. Adam is a journalist, author, presenter, and podcaster. In this episode we’ll take a deep dive into true crime podcasting to get a better understanding of why this phenomenon has...
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Jacqueline Brooker
Speaking is still high on the agenda for experts, so it was time to bring in the master of The Business of Speaking, Jacqueline Brooker. A coach, mentor, trainer, podcaster, and an event organiser, there isn't much that Jacqs (as she is affectionately known) can't do. The CEO and Founder of Any...
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Natarsha Belling
News at Noon Presenter on Seven, Natarsha Belling joins us this week on The Experts Podcast. She tells us it’s her dream job because she gets to present, but many of the interviews on this program are ad-libbed, so she also still gets to be a journalist. This passionate country girl always wanted...
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Chris Bendall
To kick off season three of The Experts podcast we have a chat with the former Channel Ten Executive Producer of The Project Chris Bendall. Episode 4504 of The Project aired on June 27, 2025 and it was the last after running for the last sixteen years. What happened in the end? Was it a surprise...
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TEP Season 2 Recap
Season Two of The Experts Podcast has wrapped up and there is something for everyone looking to improve their communications or media engagement. Nic has a quick but thorough review of the guests and what they brought to the table. The podcast guests include: Sussanah Carr and Rick Ardon Amrita...
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Simone Kerr
On this season of the Experts podcast we have spoken to a Chief of Staff, the award winning and record-breaking News Anchors Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon, and now it is time to talk to the heart and soul of the newsroom - the Producer. Former Seven News Producer and now Media Engagement Manager...
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Susan Dean
In a world where we are dominated by digital content, where does the humble paperback sit today? If you are someone who has a book in you, where do you start? This week on The Experts Podcast we speak to Susan Dean, the founder of Dean Publishing. She talks about the process, the challenges, the...
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Tanveer Ahmed
Tanveer is a broad thinking psychiatrist who combines his practical expertise in mental health with entertaining commentary on psychology, social issues and big picture trends. Working in professional services it makes it difficult to find the time to work with the media. Out guest Psychiatrist…
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