Game Changers Radio

Number 1 - Hamish and Andy. The people’s show.

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s favourite media brand. Hamish and Andy are universally loved. Starting at the Fox in 2001, Hamish and Andy have created a mountain o...

Number 2 - Kyle and Jackie O. Breakfast with the stars.

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No other show has dominated a single market quite like Kyle and Jackie O. With over 140 number 1 FM survey results in Sydney, they are show that has d...

Number 3 - Merrick and Rosso. Preparing for chaos.

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They were Nova’s first breakfast show who set the tone for the Nova brand both in Sydney and around the country. Always funny, always taking the...

Number 4 - The Matt and Jo show. Gotcha real good.

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Jo dominated the Melbourne breakfast market through the 00’s and 10’s, notching up 60 number 1 surveys. Funny, smart, hard workin...

Number 5 - The Christian O’Connell breakfast show. Into the lions den.

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From an unknown radio host becoming the number 1 breakfast show in Melbourne in less than 2 years. There is no radio story quite like this one.  ...

How to make ratings.

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we celebrate Jase and Lauren’s survey 8 result which is the highest in Nova Melbourne’s history. What now for Kyle and Jac...

Number 6 - Kate, Tim and Marty. Proudly Kardashian free since 2014.

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone doing a radio show back in the 2010’s wanted to sound as chilled and carefree as Kate, Tim and Marty on Nova. We talk with Tim Blackwel...

Number 7 - Jonesy and Amanda. Time to wrap it up Fonzie!

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jonesy and Amanda have just celebrated 20 years together on WS FM with their best survey 7 result in the show’s history. The best is yet to come...

Number 8 - The Hot Breakfast. Everything Melbourne.

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Eddie McGuire and Luke Darcy started the MMM Hot breakfast in 2009, it was bottom of the FM ranking and rating a 3 share. Enter Mick Molloy at th...

Number 9 - Get This. The cult of personality.

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Kavalee was in his early 20’s and working as a Black Thunder pilot at MMM Sydney when he got the call that would change his life. It was Tony...

Number 10 - The Cage. 5 voices and no Larry Last Line.

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Smith was the man who had an idea to get his funny mates together a share good conversation. It turned into one of Melbourne’s most successf...

The rent is due

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we look back on the events of the last 7 months and discuss key learnings. Andrew Bucklow from news.com.au will take us thr...

The field of battle

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore the 3 key factors that matter most in war - field position, fire power and morale of the troops. Which show and station is ...

A Sad Churio

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More changes at ARN this week headlined by the departure of the talented Mitch Churi, in this episode we discuss the implications for Australian radio...

Introducing: The Top 10 FM Radio Shows Of The Last 25 Years

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the team who brought you the Melbourne Radio Wars comes the list that’s 25 years in the making. The Top 10 FM Radio Shows Of The Last 25 Years....

Let’s cancel the Gold Coast move!

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

in this episode we dissect the GFK survey 7 results that have seen Jase and Lauren put a serious gap on the rest of their FM competitors in Melbourne....

If you know, you’re Nova

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Survey 7 results are in and Jase and Lauren have had a blinder. Hear our first thoughts on GFK survey 7. Game Changers is sponsored by Audata Connect ...

The ultimate swing state

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we compare the challenges of building a coalition of voters with the idea of growing an audience big enough to win the ratings. Can...

Bonus episode. You can’t handle the truth.

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oh, yes we can. Waaaade not only has a list on this much loved podcast, he now has a bookclub, and his first review is the Kevin Sheedy biography. (We...

Show me the money

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we take a look at the all important revenue positions for SCA, ARN and Nova. Content and sales are the key drivers of every radio busi...

Jackie O’s news

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A bombshell revelation on the Kyle and Jackie O show this week with Jackie revealing for the first time her 3 year battle with drugs. We discuss the m...

Payneful moments

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we review the first reactions and responses to the news of Liam Payne’s tragic death. The story broke whilst all 3 shows were on the...

Who has the Golden Ticket?

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Irene and Craig discuss the fall-out from Kyle’s comments about the Melbourne audience being to blame for the show’s current ratin...

5 self inflicted wounds

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks’s episode we reflect on the GFK survey 6 results that have left Kyle and Jackie with a mountain to climb in Melbourne. It’s easier n...

Kiis of Death? Kyle and Jackie lose 70,000 listeners.

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GFK survey 6 results are in and it’s a massive win for Fox and a disaster for Kyle and Jackie O. Irene and Craig give you their first thoughts on a ...

Place ya bets!

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we'll take the wildest of guesses at next week’s survey results using all of the rich data and analysis available to us. Ye...

The 10 week sprint starts now

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks’ episode we’ll discuss what is possible between now and the end of the ratings year with only 10 weeks of survey remaining. Are ther...

Listener questions and answers

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After months of avoiding them, we’re finally going to answer your questions on the Melbourne radio wars. You’ve never heard word salads quite like...

A 10 point plan for Kyle and Jackie O

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a very, very bad, no good week for ARN and Kyle and Jackie O, so in this week's episode we provide a 10 point plan for them to ignore as t...

Revenge is a breakfast dish best served cold

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks’ episode we reflect on the amazing #1 FM result for Nova’s Jase and Lauren - will this be the first of many? Or can Kyle and Jackie ...

Former KIIS breakfast show now No. 1 in Melbourne

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaste...

Clean up on Kyle 5

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of the next round of GFK survey results, Wade has a theory that Kyle and Jackie might be in the process of cleaning up their act. Expect so...

Dedication to Bag

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Very few people in Australian radio have had such a profound impact on his colleagues as Andrew “Bag” Sidwell. Everyone who knew him not only love...

Too new for Bonnie Blue?

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we review one of Kyle and Jackie O’s biggest moments from the Melbourne Radio Wars so far, this week’s interview with only fans cr...

Pizzagate

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ding, ding. In the red corner, he’s the Nova flop with a mouth that can’t stop flapping - Wade Kingsley. And in the blue corner, the King of all r...

Tell us what you really think Wade

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Wade doesn’t pull any punches after hearing a less than stellar half hour of the Kyle and Jackie show. And we talk about the value o...

A+ Underdogs

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Irene shares with us her notes on a side by side by side monitor of all 3 shows, whilst Wade checks out the new tactics on the air for...

Mansplaining GFK survey 4

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we'll go deep and wide with all the fall-out from GFK survey 4. We’ll discuss a Tik Tok viral video that goes to the heart of Kyle a...

We have a new most listened to breakfast show in Melbourne

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing out music made easy. Find out more at https://www.createconsultresearch.com/musicmaste...

The “Q and A” episode

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast with the mid year survey break about to wrap up we finally have some time to get to all of your questions and feedback. Quest...

They need to bring their A plus game

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The guns have gone silent in the Melbourne radio wars and whilst the hosts are on holidays we’ve taken the time to reflect on the learnings from the...

A candid Canadian has his say “Maybe you guys can explain what Fev does?”

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we talk with Canadian radio veteran Buzz Bishop about what he’s hearing and liking on Melbourne radio. Buzz has been a fan ...

Dean Buchanan places his bet. “This show will be a 10 share in Melbourne”

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast we talk with Nova’s first national head of programming Dean Buchanan about the battle in Melbourne and it’s fair to...

Panic station?

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we take a good hard look at the ramifications of survey 3. Is it too early to be concerned for Kyle and Jackie’s prospects ...

We're Up and Running

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Survey 3 results are in, and so are we. In this bonus episode, we delve into the numbers from phase 1 of the Melbourne radio battle, featuring the...

The First 30 Days

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we review the first 30 days of battle in the Melbourne Radio Wars. Fox, Nova and Kiis have all fired their opening salvos, it’s time...

Train Wreck - the sequel

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did Kyle and Jackie just have a bad day this week, or are the wheels getting wobbly on the Kiis bus? Jase and Lauren go national on Nova and Fifi, Fev...

Bonus episode Yes we Canada

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Cundill has been a champion of great audio creators in Canada for years now. Craig joined him on his excellent “the Sound off podcast” to tal...

Stop copying me

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Fox just an imitating KIIS, or are they doing exactly what a leader should do, which is to defend their leadership position at all costs? We’...

A conversation with Kyle

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do we really need to say anymore? Yes, it’s that guy. And he’s got lots to say. Game Changers is sponsored by MusicMaster Scheduling - Smashing ...

The one where Ross does the talking

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we’ll talk with Tim Ross, one half of the iconic Merrick and Rosso show who faced off against Kyle and Jackie in the mid 2000’s. ...

The hair on fire emergency pod

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s day 1 of the Kyle and Jackie O show in Melbourne and our ears are burning! In this episode we have a full review of KIIS, Fox and Nova breakfa...

Twas the night before Kiismas

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2 more sleeps! Yep, the big guy with the white beard is officially in town from next week! Kyle and Jackie O are on the air from Monday and this is ou...

The king of clicks

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we’ll unpack the winners and losers from this week's survey 2 radio ratings with the editor of Unmade Tim Burrowes. And we talk with...

The more the Ferrier

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of this contest and ask the question - do Melbourne and Sydney people really hate each other? How wide is...

The calm before the storm

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, meet our brand new new co-host - one of the sharpest, most experienced programmers in the country, Irene Hulme. What will this batt...