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Game Changers: Radio 328 Episodes Jul 10, 2026

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.

Episodes

Is 2026 the Year Australian Media Changed Forever? | Tim Burrowes Jul 10, 2026 45:20 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
BREAKING NEWS: Exclusive - Kyle Sandilands secret project revealed. Jul 10, 2026 8:29 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
Meet the Montoyas Jul 8, 2026 27:45 The Montoyas are one of Australia's funniest and fastest-growing podcast success stories, and in this episode they join us to unpack how it all happened.Tayla and Marcelo Montoya talk about the early pilot sessions that almost never happened to building one of the country's most engaged online communities. We talk about why audiences have connected so deeply with their honesty, humour and family l
Inside the MFW Playbook: Do Advertisers Really Listen? Jul 7, 2026 28:37 For months we've heard the claims. Campaigns are being cancelled. Broadcasters are under pressure. Careers are changing.So what happens when those complaints land inside an advertising agency?Ben Willee from Spinach Advertising joins us to explain how brands assess risk, what "brand safe" really means, and whether organised activist campaigns from the MFW genuinely influence where millions of adve
Kyle and Karl - the truth behind the headlines. Jul 3, 2026 32:07 Did someone really register a Kyle-and-Karl domain name? We checked.Craig reveals what Kyle Sandilands told him directly, why the rumour doesn't stack up, and why the idea makes little commercial sense.Then we revisit the biggest lessons from our blockbuster conversation with former ARN head of content Duncan Campbell. We’ll revisit the questions we missed, you’ll hear some of the audio from
Karl cast out by the mad witches. Jul 1, 2026 30:18 Karl Stefanovic is out. ARN has pulled the plug 3 weeks after the show even launched, leaving staff stunned and raising bigger questions about how media companies manage risk in 2026. Michael Byrnes joins us to explain the legal and commercial realities behind the decision, the power of advertiser perception, and whether campaigns like Mad F***ing Witches are changing the way broadcasters make pro
Inside the Kyle and Jackie O downfall : Former Head of Content Duncan Campbell Breaks His Silence Jun 30, 2026 52:24 Former ARN executive Duncan Campbell speaks openly about Kyle & Jackie O's Melbourne launch, the challenges of managing superstar talent, the impact of MFW and why it took so long for them to respond to their campaign, along with all the conversations taking place behind closed doors as the show's future became increasingly uncertain.This is one of the most revealing interviews we've recorded—
Karl, is that you? Jun 29, 2026 28:35 Andrew Denton once said on Game Changers, "You've just got to put yourself in play.” Nobody embodies that idea better than Henry Bretz.From local radio on the Sunshine Coast to millions of social media views through his hilarious Karl Stefanovic videos, Henry's story is the perfect example of being ready when opportunity knocks.We talk about the algorithms that have helped him go viral, the impor
Meet the Sydney Podcasters ARN Should Be Listening to. Jun 26, 2026 43:18 ARN’s search for a new breakfast show to replace Kyle and Jackie O continues. Irene shares her pick for the big gig and Craig thinks there's one podcast that deserves to be on their radar.This week we introduce you to Tayla and Marcelo Montoya—a content partnership that is building momentum as one of the funniest, most dynamic and authentic combinations in the country. We want your feedback as to
Who Sacked Jackie Henderson? Jun 25, 2026 22:46 One question is beginning to dominate Jackie Henderson's legal battle with ARN.Who actually made the decision to sack her?According to court documents, Jackie's legal team says they still don't know who the decision-makers were after she told the company she could no longer work with Kyle Sandilands.Why does that matter? Could identifying the people behind the decision become one of the most impor
Karl’s Far right wrong move. Jun 25, 2026 26:16 One podcast interview has triggered one of the biggest media stories of the year.Channel 9 and Karl Stefanovic have reportedly parted ways following Karl's interview with UK activist Tommy Robinson. But was this really about one podcast... or was it the moment an already changing relationship finally reached its conclusion?Employment lawyer Michael Byrnes joins us to unpack the legal, commercial a
Ask Kyle Anything: Your Questions, Answered Jun 21, 2026 31:24 After hundreds of comments, messages and questions from listeners, Kyle Sandilands is back.In this special bonus episode, Kyle answers questions submitted by the Game Changers audience, including the biggest question we forgot to ask during our exclusive interview.We also discuss the overwhelming reaction to Kyle's announcement, the challenges of launching a paid content platform, and why convenie

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