Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.

Kel and Jason take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed.

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Words with Kel Richards – 30th October

"I actually did my best to avoid the best job in the world."

Before the ticking clock of 60 Minutes became an Australian icon, Ian Leslie was a "hard-nosed newshound" who almost walked away from Channel 9. In this sweeping, nostalgic conversation, the legendary reporter joins us to pull back the curtain on the golden age of television in 2026.

From his incredible beginning—born in a Japanese POW camp in Indonesia—to becoming the man who chased the Khemlani loans affair that toppled the Whitlam government, Ian’s life is a masterclass in grit. He shares raw, unfiltered stories of the "giants" he worked for: the fierce passion of Kerry Packer (who lived and breathed TV with satellite dishes in his own backyard) and the editorial genius of Gerald Stone.

Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane

"I actually did my best to avoid the best job in the world."
Before the ticking clock of 60 Minutes became an Australian icon, Ian Leslie was a "hard-nosed newshound" who almost walked away from Channel 9. In this sweeping, nostalgic conversation, the legendary reporter joins us to pull back the curtain on the golden age of television in 2026.
From his incredible beginning&mdash;born in a Japanese POW camp in Indonesia&mdash;to becoming the man who chased the Khemlani loans affair that toppled the Whitlam government, Ian&rsquo;s life is a masterclass in grit. He shares raw, unfiltered stories of the "giants" he worked for: the fierce passion of Kerry Packer (who lived and breathed TV with satellite dishes in his own backyard) and the editorial genius of Gerald Stone.
Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on <a href="https://www.2gb.com">2GB Sydney</a> and <a href="https://www.4bc.com.au/">4BC Brisbane</a>

The Original Witness: Ian Leslie on 60 Minutes, Kerry Packer, and the Coronation of TV

Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.

Kel and John Stanley take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed.

Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane

Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.
Kel and John Stanley take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed.
Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.2gb.com">2GB Sydney</a> and <a href="https://www.4bc.com.au/">4BC Brisbane</a>

Words with Kel Richards - 19 February 2026

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with John Stanley.

Host: John Stanley
Executive Producer: Charlie Meller
Producer: Chelsea Ashwood
Technical Producer: Dylan Caple

Publisher: Nine Radio

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with John Stanley.
Host: John Stanley Executive Producer: Charlie Meller Producer: Chelsea Ashwood Technical Producer: Dylan Caple
Publisher: Nine Radio

Words with Kel Richards – 30th October

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