Game Changers Radio: Melbourne Radio Wars

Game Changers: Radio

<p>It’s the question that every radio pundit wants to know the answer to - can the world’s best radio show be number 1 in Australia’s biggest radio market?</p> <p>The Melbourne Radio Wars hosted by Craig Bruce and Irene Hulme is a podcast dedicated to the most exciting battle in radio history.</p> <p>Kyle and Jackie have conquered the Sydney airwaves for close to 20 years, now they’re taking on their biggest challenge yet.</p> <p>Follow us on Insta @game_changers_radio, and on Facebook at Game Changers: Radio.</p>

  • 28 minutes 19 seconds
    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.

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    22 April 2026, 3:46 am
  • 19 minutes 59 seconds
    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 movement from KIIS to other stations.

    Listen now for some educated guesses as to what might happen on Thursday.

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    19 April 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 4 seconds
    Meet our frontrunner to replace Kyle and Jackie O, (and it’s not Sophie or Karl)

    With so many big names on the list of potential replacements for the Kyle and Jackie O show, we think there’s one person well and truly qualified who most have overlooked and we’ll introduce you to him in this episode.


    Also this week, we have uncovered more audio breadcrumbs from Jackie and Gemma's 'Her Best Life' podcast which might suggest that Jackie had been unhappy with the show but unsure how to address her concerns. 


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    17 April 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 16 seconds
    Kyle &amp; Jackie O: When content becomes conflict.

    in this weeks episode, we discuss the murky line that can exist between the drama and theatre of conflict on the radio and when that line is crossed into something more dangerous. When did Kyle and Jackie cross that line?

    We also discuss the prospect of a Karl Stefanovic breakfast show on KIIS. Can it happen? What will it sound like? Hit play and find out.

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    10 April 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 35 seconds
    An “abusive relationship” - according to Kyle and Jackie listeners
    Lawyer Michael Byrnes joins us on the podcast to dissect Jackie's explosive statement of claim revealed today as she continues her legal battle with ARN.

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    8 April 2026, 10:02 am
  • 44 minutes 21 seconds
    Marty Sheargold celebrating 10 years of radio game changers

    Marty Sheargold was our first guest on game changers 10 years ago - April 7 2016. In a full circle moment we catch up with Marty and talk about his life after radio.

    Special thanks to Jay Mueller, Astrid Edwards, David Collins, Wade Kingsley, Triana Butler, Josh Torney, Dom Evans and the amazing Irene Hulme for making this podcast possible.

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    6 April 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 59 seconds
    Inside the breakdown of Kyle and Jackie O

    In this episode, we dive deep into the collapse of Australia's biggest radio show. How did it come to this?  What were the signs of the coming storm? Craig and Irene address all your questions and what ifs.

    We also talk with the Inspired Unemployed who are back with a brand new podcast.

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    3 April 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 21 seconds
    25 years of Nova 96.9

    On April 1 2001, a brand new radio station launched in Sydney, Nova 96.9. Nova was original, it was exciting, it was irreverent. It sounded different. Led by the iconic breakfast duo Merrick and Rosso, Nova 96.9 changed the way Australian Top 40 radio was programmed.

    In this episode, we talk with former head of content Dean Buchanan and Tim Ross about the launch of one of the truly iconic radio brands. 

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    31 March 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 13 seconds
    Jackie Henderson sues ARN for $82 million.
    And the hits keep on coming for ARN with a damages claim being made against them by Jackie O, we have all the details with our legal expert Michael Byrnes.

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    31 March 2026, 8:27 am
  • 37 minutes 34 seconds
    Who will be Sydney breakfast radio’s next superstar?

    In this episode, we discuss the once-in-a-generation opportunity that is open right now for the next great Sydney breakfast show to step up and take the mantle now that Kyle & Jackie O have left the scene.

    Who will it be? Is it a show that is on the air right now, or is there someone waiting in the wings ready to step up?

    We discuss the breakfast landscape in Sydney in detail and give you our verdict.

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    27 March 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 7 seconds
    Kyle in court. “I have a family to support”

    Today was Kyle's first appearance in a Sydney Federal court where he has argued that his termination was invalid and that he should be allowed to to return to his show on KIIS.

    We'll talk about all the legal implications of todays developments with Michael Byrnes

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    27 March 2026, 2:02 am
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