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Missing Game Changers Radio, this might be something that fills the void. I’m launching a new podcast this Thursday called Media Bubble. Ben Willee, Peter Whitehead and I unpack the week in media - from the inside. There's plenty of radio talk, but the conversation goes wider - TV, streaming, publishing, advertising, talent, big deals, and everything happening behind the headlines. And let’s be honest, there’s so much going on in media right now. Media Bubble has its own feed, if it sounds like you, please subscribe and I’ll see you in the bubble. Irene X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle begins a new chapter on Monday with KSLive and it’s time for us to turn the page too.  Huge thanks to Christian O'Connell for letting us share a snippet of his audiobook, Unscript. The Melbourne Radio Wars trailer produced by Dom Evans at EARSAY. Thanks to our partners RCS Software and Abe's Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Sandilands has launched his subscription platform. The next question is obvious: when do the advertisers arrive? Head of data and media at Spinach Advertising Ben Willee joins us to explore what agencies are really looking for, how valuable paying subscribers are compared to traditional radio audiences, and why first-party customer data has become the new currency of media. From founding partners and live events to merchandise, brand-funded content and creator commerce, we look at the commercial opportunities—and the challenges—waiting for Kyle as he attempts to build Australia's biggest direct-to-consumer media business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For months, Mary Madigan has been one of the journalists covering the biggest story in Australian media. Now she's become part of it. The news.com.au reporter joins Game Changers Radio for her first in-depth interview since accepting a role alongside Kyle Sandilands on his new subscription platform. What convinced her to make the leap? What exactly will her role involve? How do you prepare to work with one of Australia's most unpredictable broadcasters? And after reporting on the collapse of Kyle & Jackie O, what does she think history will say about how one of radio's greatest partnerships came to an end? It's a candid conversation about journalism, broadcasting, reinvention and stepping into the biggest media story of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Sandilands' biggest career gamble is officially underway. This week we deliver our first App Report, discussing what subscription success really looks like. How many subscribers does Kyle need? What makes fans willing to pay? And can a personality built for mass-market radio thrive inside a closed community? Later, former corporate PR executive and communications strategist Caroline Voaden joins us to analyse the positioning of Kyle Sandilands, Jackie Henderson and Karl Stefanovic, explaining how each can rebuild, reshape and strengthen their brands during one of the biggest media stories of the year. A big thank you to crisis PR expert Caroline Voaden for joining us. Follow Caroline here: Instagram: @carolinevoaden.commsTikTok: @carolinevoaden.commsLinkedIn: Caroline Voaden This episode features excerpts from .. The Debrief with Savanna Young At Home with Kyle from Kyle Sandilands Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long before creators, subscriptions and direct-to-consumer media became the industry's biggest conversation, Jules Lund was building for a world most broadcasters couldn't yet see. In this wide-ranging interview, Jules explains what legacy media got wrong, why audiences matter more than platforms, and what every content creator should be focusing on in 2026. We discuss Tribe, Meta's algorithm changes, podcasting, apps, creators, influence, audience trust, and why 20,000 people who genuinely trust you may be worth far more than 500,000 followers. If you're wondering where radio, podcasting and creator media are heading next, this conversation is essential listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another major twist in Jackie Henderson's Federal Court battle with ARN. This week, the court ruled that ARN can rely on sworn affidavits from Kyle Sandilands and his manager Bruno Bouchet that were originally prepared for Kyle's own legal case. Why were these documents so important? What is ARN hoping they'll reveal? It’s all things that have made us go hmmmm. Legal expert Michael Byrnes explains what the judge decided, whether the balance of the case has shifted, and answers a listener's question about why the February 26 complaint letter continues to loom so large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio's greatest strength has always been the shared live moments. We unpack Tommy and Carrie's viral on-air moment and why thousands of people hearing something at exactly the same time is still broadcast's superpower. Then we turn to Kyle Sandilands' biggest career gamble. With his new subscription app launching on August 10, success is no longer measured by ratings or cume, it's measured by one simple equation: X × $99. What is the magic number? Why is building a paying community so different from building a mass audience? And can Kyle deliver enough value to keep superfans paying month after month? Plus, Kyle's manager Bruno Bouchet joins us to answer your biggest questions about the app, the launch, pricing, features and what's coming next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been given exclusive access to the brand-new documentary following Kyle Sandilands' journey from his dramatic departure from radio to the launch of his new streaming platform. In this special breaking-news episode, documentary producer Josh Fox joins us to take us behind the scenes, revealing how the project came together, the extraordinary access Kyle granted, and what audiences can expect when they watch. We also explore the social media strategy behind one of Australia's most anticipated media launches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything now appears to come back to one document: Jackie Henderson's complaint letter to ARN on 26 February. In this episode, workplace relations lawyer, Michael Byrnes, explains why ARN's amended defence has shifted the battleground away from the on-air argument and onto Jackie's motivation for writing that letter. Did Jackie genuinely raise workplace concerns? Or had she already decided to leave breakfast before the complaint was made? Michael breaks down "good faith" in plain English, explains why the timing matters so much, and takes us inside Jackie's court-ordered medical examination and how much weight the report could carry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Survey 4 is done. Kyle Sandilands Live launches on August 10. ARN now has just four surveys left to rebuild breakfast in Sydney and Melbourne. This week, we unpack why replacing Kyle & Jackie O is far more complicated than simply making a few phone calls. Craig reflects on his own experience replacing the country's biggest breakfast show, why finding "the best available talent" is so difficult, and why every week spent rotating guest hosts comes with a cost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Sandilands' new show is now just over three weeks away, and for the first time Kyle's manager, Bruno Bouchet, joins us to reveal what happens next: the August 10 launch, the app, subscription pricing, the up coming documentary, and how a four-hour show comes together outside the traditional radio framework. We also go behind the scenes of one of the toughest periods of Kyle's career. Bruno opens up about watching his close friend navigate the legal battle, how he separates his friendship from his business relationship with Kyle, and the moment they stopped surviving the crisis and started building the future. Plus: Will Karl Stefanovic appear? What will day one actually sound like? And what do the latest Survey 4 ratings tell us about life after Kyle & Jackie O? It's the most detailed look yet at one of the biggest launches in Australian media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GFK survey 4 results are in and we have all the analysis from former ARN head of content Duncan Campbell.  KIIS Sydney breakfast continues to lose audience, the big question is - have they reached the bottom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After one of the most extraordinary months Australian media has seen, Mumbrella publisher Tim Burrowes joins us to make sense of it all. Why did Eddie McGuire's Gold experiment stumble so badly? Was ARN's decision to part ways with Karl Stefanovic driven purely by advertiser pressure? And has the influence of the MFW fundamentally changed how media companies recruit talent? We also examine the rise of independent creators, Kyle's subscription project, Jackie O's legal future, declining radio revenue, and whether 2026 will be remembered as the year the old media model finally began to give way to something new. Plus, rapid-fire predictions on KIIS, 2Day FM, Channel 9, ARN, and who wins the next battle for breakfast. Audio featured in this episode includes excerpts from MFW 'Warts & All', ABC Sydney, The Karl Stefanovic Show and ARN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've obtained exclusive details about Kyle Sandilands' next move. Josh Fox and the team at AIMS Creator Hub have opened the door on a six-part documentary following Kyle's return, and we also reveal everything we're hearing about the launch of Kyle Live - it’s happening sooner than you think. If you've been wondering what Kyle has been working on, this is the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.