Our interview last week with ARN CEO Michael Stephenson and Chief Audience and Content Officer Lauren Joyce was our most talked about episode ever. This week we take one last look at ARN’s plans and messaging for 2026 and respond to your feedback on the conversation that almost went sideways.

Also this week - we’ll take our first look at how the radio network wars of 2026 might play out as KIIS and NOVA prepare to go head to head for the hearts and minds of Australians under 40.

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Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.

Our interview last week with ARN CEO Michael Stephenson and Chief Audience and Content Officer Lauren Joyce was our most talked about episode ever. This week we take one last look at ARN&rsquo;s plans and messaging for 2026 and respond to your feedback on the conversation that almost went sideways.
Also this week - we&rsquo;ll take our first look at how the radio network wars of 2026 might play out as KIIS and NOVA prepare to go head to head for the hearts and minds of Australians under 40.
Game Changers Radio is brought to you by <a href="https://www.rcsworks.com/">RCS Cloud</a>. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime &mdash; all from your browser.
Email us at <a href="mailto:mail@gamechangersradio.com">mail@gamechangersradio.com</a>
Game Changers Radio is edited by <a href="http://www.abesaudio.com.au">Abe&rsquo;s Audio.</a>

Hosted by Irene Hulme, Wade Kingsley and Craig Bruce — three 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 by Irene Hulme, Wade Kingsley and Craig Bruce &mdash; three of Australia&rsquo;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.

A love letter to radio in the form of a podcast. Interviews with the best in broadcasting.

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Game Changers Radio: Hosted by Irene Hulme, Craig Bruce & Wade Kingsley.

Game Changers Radio: Hosted by Irene Hulme, Craig Bruce &amp; Wade Kingsley.

Fall out from the Upfronts.

A wild week in radio: within minutes of last week’s pod, Ash Bradnam quit Nova Brisbane and Jimmy walked from 2DayFM. Two shock exits, two big mysteries. We break down what makes sense, what doesn’t, and what it means for 2026 — including why SCA will be cheering in Brisbane and why 2Day’s next move needs to start with the station format, not the breakfast show.

Then it’s our final Magnificent 7 of the year — the seven radio moments that defined 2025, from Lu & Jarch’s MMM debut to Christian O’Connell going national to JJJ’s Top 100 - it’s all here and you get to decide on the biggest radio moment of the year.

Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser.

Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com

Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.

A wild week in radio: within minutes of last week&rsquo;s pod,&nbsp;Ash Bradnam quit Nova Brisbane&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jimmy walked from 2DayFM. Two shock exits, two big mysteries. We break down what makes sense, what doesn&rsquo;t, and what it means for 2026 &mdash; including why SCA will be cheering in Brisbane and why 2Day&rsquo;s next move needs to start with the station format, not the breakfast show.
Then it&rsquo;s our final&nbsp;Magnificent 7&nbsp;of the year &mdash; the seven radio moments that defined 2025, from Lu &amp; Jarch&rsquo;s MMM debut to Christian O&rsquo;Connell going national to JJJ&rsquo;s Top 100 - it&rsquo;s all here and you get to decide on the biggest radio moment of the year.
Game Changers Radio is brought to you by <a href="https://www.rcsworks.com/">RCS Cloud</a>. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime &mdash; all from your browser.
Email us at <a href="mailto:mail@gamechangersradio.com">mail@gamechangersradio.com</a>
Game Changers Radio is edited by <a href="http://www.abesaudio.com.au">Abe&rsquo;s Audio.</a>

Ash to Ashes

ARN's Chief Audience and Content Officer Lauren Joyce has been made redundant, a move that has shocked the industry - we’ll tell you everything we think we know, along with as many intelligent guesses as we can get away with in this week’s episode.

Game Changers Radio is brought to you by RCS Cloud. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime — all from your browser.

Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com

Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.

ARN's Chief Audience and Content Officer Lauren Joyce has been made redundant, a move that has shocked the industry - we&rsquo;ll tell you everything we think we know, along with as many intelligent guesses as we can get away with in this week&rsquo;s episode.
Game Changers Radio is brought to you by <a href="https://www.rcsworks.com/">RCS Cloud</a>. With SelectorCloud and ZettaCloud, broadcast anywhere, anytime &mdash; all from your browser.
Email us at <a href="mailto:mail@gamechangersradio.com">mail@gamechangersradio.com</a>
Game Changers Radio is edited by <a href="http://www.abesaudio.com.au">Abe&rsquo;s Audio.</a>

Fall out from the Upfronts.

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