This week, Nova 96.9 rolled out Ricki-Lee & Tim Blackwell in breakfast and at the end of week 1 we ask: does it sound like a contender who could challenge Kyle & Jackie O — or does it sound more like a drive show in breakfast clothing?

Also this week we talk with Australian programming superstar Adrian Brine about the challenges of working in the world’s toughest radio market - Auckland NZ. This might be one of the most inspiring conversations about radio content you’ll hear anywhere.

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Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.

This week, Nova 96.9 rolled out Ricki-Lee &amp; Tim Blackwell in breakfast and at the end of week 1 we ask: does it sound like a contender who could challenge Kyle &amp; Jackie O &mdash; or does it sound more like a drive show in breakfast clothing?
Also this week we talk with Australian programming superstar Adrian Brine about the challenges of working in the world&rsquo;s toughest radio market - Auckland NZ. This might be one of the most inspiring conversations about radio content you&rsquo;ll hear anywhere.
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>

The drive show that woke up early - inside Nova Sydney's breakfast bet.

On this week’s episode we take a look under the bonnet of Brisbane FM radio. Will the comeback kids Robin, Kip & Corey win more than just a sympathy vote or is the new Nova line-up set for a gold medal winning year with Susie O’Neill back in lane 4.

Also this week we introduce you to one of Australia’’s best content creators, Joshua Fox. The man behind the MAFS funny podcast and a bunch of viral moments both online and on the air, shares his secrets to winning in the content creator space.



If you're a creator or brand and you need help with content strategy - hit up Joshua Fox at aiims.creatorhub.

 

On this week&rsquo;s episode we take a look under the bonnet of Brisbane FM radio. Will the comeback kids Robin, Kip &amp; Corey win more than just a sympathy vote or is the new Nova line-up set for a gold medal winning year with Susie O&rsquo;Neill back in lane 4.
Also this week we introduce you to one of Australia&rsquo;&rsquo;s best content creators, Joshua Fox. The man behind the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mafs-funny-podcast/id1791455504">MAFS funny</a> podcast and a bunch of viral moments both online and on the air, shares his secrets to winning in the content creator space. 
If you're a creator or brand and you need help with content strategy - hit up Joshua Fox at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aiims.creatorhub/">aiims.creatorhub</a>.
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Inside the breakfast show that is set to dominate Brisbane.

In this week’s episode, we take a listen to ARN’s 2 new national shows - The Smallzy Show and Lowie Live. Irene is full of praise for one, and full of questions for the other. Jeremy McVean, former SCA group marketing director helps us dissect all the new radio marketing being rolled out around the country and we have our first 'moment of the week' for this year with a highlight from JJJ’s hottest 100.

Email us at mail@gamechangersradio.com

Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.

In this week&rsquo;s episode, we take a listen to ARN&rsquo;s 2 new national shows - The Smallzy Show and Lowie Live. Irene is full of praise for one, and full of questions for the other. Jeremy McVean, former SCA group marketing director helps us dissect all the new radio marketing being rolled out around the country and we have our first 'moment of the week' for this year with a highlight from JJJ&rsquo;s hottest 100.
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>

 It’s a Smallz world after all.

Breaking News: The real reason behind Nova's big moves

What if breakfast radio stopped chasing hype and started building community? We analyse ChristianO’Connell’s first week as a national show, KIIS Adelaide’s strategic inertia, GfK Survey 8 narratives, and why closeness, not noise, might be radio’s next advantage.

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Game Changers Radio is edited by Abe’s Audio.

What if breakfast radio stopped chasing hype and started building community? We analyse Christian O&rsquo;Connell&rsquo;s first week as a national show, KIIS Adelaide&rsquo;s strategic inertia, GfK Survey 8 narratives, and why closeness, not noise, might be radio&rsquo;s next advantage.
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>

How Christian O’Connell Has Started A Movement In Radio

The GfK Survey 8 results are in.

Can you believe it, Robyn, Kip and Corey have been reinstated to 973 breakfast for 2026!
We’ve got all the details, plus our first thoughts on Dave Cameron’s return to radio

Can you believe it, Robyn, Kip and Corey have been reinstated to 973 breakfast for 2026! We&rsquo;ve got all the details, plus our first thoughts on Dave Cameron&rsquo;s return to radio

Breaking news - Brisbane backflip 

It’s our final episode for the year and we’re going out with a whimper … hang on, we’re going out with a bang, starting with the most shocking results from the last Magnificent 7 of 2025 - the biggest radio moment of this year is NOT what we were expecting.

We’ll take one last look at the GfK headlines from all the metro markets and review our spicy predictions for 2025. 

And to finish the year, Wade is back with an updated version of 'How to make ratings' covering all the headlines from one of radio’s biggest years ever.

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.

It&rsquo;s our final episode for the year and we&rsquo;re going out with a whimper &hellip; hang on, we&rsquo;re going out with a bang, starting with the most shocking results from the last Magnificent 7 of 2025 - the biggest radio moment of this year is NOT what we were expecting.
We&rsquo;ll take one last look at the GfK headlines from all the metro markets and review our spicy predictions for 2025.&nbsp;
And to finish the year, Wade is back with an updated version of 'How to make ratings' covering all the headlines from one of radio&rsquo;s biggest years ever.
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>

“And the Winner Is… Nobody Saw THIS Coming – 2025’s Biggest Radio Moment Revealed.”

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>

A line in the quicksand.

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 by Irene Hulme and Craig Bruce &mdash; two 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.

Game Changers Radio

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

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

Game Changers Radio

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